Fever Series-Review (Spoiler Alert)

In My Own Words What Happened from Start to Finish of This Series.. I Read Them All In One Week.
(Spoiler Alert) This is not the entire series, just sort of a summary of what happens, and what I think, like a review??? Well, Mack Lane is your average normal, drifting through life twenty year old, sunning by the pool, doing a whole lot of nothing. She is beautiful, of average intelligence, never really had much hardship in her life. BORING. Then everything changes, so fast, her sister is dead. She can't believe it, no one is home so she has to identify the body. Its mangled beyond belief, she's numb, she's then angry, she then wants revenge. Her sister was killed in Dublin, she's never had any desire to go to Dublin, and she doesn't have one now. She has to though, no one is doing anything about her sisters death. They were so close, best friends even. Mack blames herself because she missed her sisters call, its all eating her up inside. You can tell from the minute she learns her sisters dead that Mack changes. She's been altered, she is driven by finding out who killed her sister and why, nothing else matters. Its obvious from the get go that Mack does not know how to properly handle grief,   it puts a chink in her Barbie girl image, it gives her a new skin, I saw her differently from that point. She is wallowing around Dublin, sort of getting no where, things are strange, and its ALWAYS raining. She is feeling down on her luck, hopeless, and wet. She has noticed some strangeness though, and she thinks the shadows are moving, so she runs into this little bookstore for shelter, LIFE CHANGING ALERT..bells whistles, that whole shebang. The minute she steps into Barrons Books and Baubles, what is a bauble?, life was not the same. She's looking for this book, to make a long story short its magical, and like fifty other people are looking for it too, lucky for her she heads into the book store, asks for the book. Everyone makes these googly eyed faces, and jaws drop. Then this husky manly..beastly voice from behind Mack startles her. Making another long story short, its Barrons, he's hot, he's macho, he's scary, he's like swoontastic. Thus sending Mack on a whirlwind journey to hunt for this book, along with Barrons who of course wants the book too, duh? Mack is magical she see's the fey, and can sense fey baubles?  Therefore making her valuable so super macho Barrons wants to protect her from all the evil beasties who want to hunt her down, and munch on her like a fleshy burrito.  She really doesn't make loads of headway with her sisters death, for a few reasons, one she's a horrible detective and barely looks for clues, two she is distracted by hunting down this book the entire populace of Dublin is after, and three Barrons is hot, and distracting, and maybe evil. We spends lots, and lots, and lots of time wondering what is up with Barrons, he is mysterious, and its obvious super old like Bones and Spade old, he might be like prehistoric, I'm not real sure on that whole clusterfunk. Alright, when we aren't wondering about Barron's we are running errands for him, or with this fey prince named, V'Lane he is sexy, but kind of annoying like, if Eric Northman were annoying he'd be V'Laine. This entire love triangle, really isn't a love triangle, because we have no idea what is up with Barrons, and he has never really made a move on Mack. V'Laine on the other hand is some kind of sexy fey, or rapist fey that is so gross, and creepy, but then not, because he is sort of suave. He is constantly putting the moves on Mack, then the thing that makes it a love triangle, is that Barrons is jealous. I liked this scenario every time Barron's got jealous MY heart started to race. We learn that this Dark Master or whatever, is actually her dead sister's boyfriend, he is evil to an extent, mostly he is just a whiny baby, he's mad he was kicked out of Fey Land, so he is a douche lord about it. Then Mack gets kidnapped by this Vampire named Jr. or John he's really evil, he tortures her, and it takes Barrons forever to figure out where she is. She sometimes goes off on her own like Jane True, and she usually ends up captured, like Jane True. I bet Barrons and Anyan would love to swap rescuing maneuvers.Mack and Barrons almost hookup, they do this several times, but nothing happens. They continue hunting for the book and Mack continues to wonder what the crap he even is. We learn also that Mack is super annoying, like beyond comprehension after she is attacked by these Unseelie Sex Rapers, I get how painful it is, but with all that build up, and believe me it was excruciatingly painful this buildup, to just have Mack and Barrons going at it for like a million pages with no lead ins or talking, or it even technically being real, it made me extremely angry. I was glad Mack was able to remember it, that did help. Also througout this entire thing is this Covenant of Fey Seeing Peeps, Mack then goes to stay with them after she learns she had all kinds of sexytimes with Barrons, annoying, but necessary. V'Laine is always around driving you nuts hitting on Mack, annoying Barrons, and they both still fight over her, only now Barrons has actually slept with Mack so its in his favor more, thats cool. Then Barrons dies, that is really really really painful it was for me, I about lost my mind. I was in shock. I couldn't believe it, we finally learn he is some kind of hell mastodon thing, and he dies. The death scene was one of the best death scenes, and then Mack's reaction was gut wrenching, incredible writing.I was seriously in tears, and just blown away by KMM's ability to write at that point in time. Then Mack picks herself back up, and needs to find that damed book, she is going to use it to bring her sister and now Barron's back. I really didn't know how Mack felt, but after reading her reaction I knew she loved Barron's, she would destroy worlds for him. It was definently worth the wait, just to see the amount of passion she had after his death, it was just crazy. That made all the stupid priya stuff worth it. She hooks with Tom the evil ex-fey  who may or may not have killed her sister..He is after the book, and actually closer than her to obtaining it. She is disgusted because she thinks he killed her sister, however she moves passed it, and travels with him. She is off, she is numb, not really with it, and needs to use him, so she kisses him. Also she uses him to escape all the pain she doesn't want to feel. Then ta-da Barron's isn't dead he sees her outside BB & B dry humping with the enemy. He is mad because did I mention she killed him, she was told to though not her fault, leaving him pissed. Then he see's her kissing evil ex-fey..Making a super long story short, they eventually meet back up talk it out Dr. Phil style, and decide its best they just move forward with finding the book. Barron's is still mad, but he always is about something. They hunt for the book some more, she finds out who really killed her sister, funny not evil ex-fey like we thought. That entire sister killing business is sadly anti-climatic. Then Mack travels to this weird White Castle, not the eatery a fey castle where the Unseelie King and his consort resided. She finds this chick there, thinks its the consort, thinks she's the second coming of the King, all of this is sort of pointless. She takes her back to Barrons who died again so we have to wait on his resurrection, learns that V'Laine has been lying that the consort is the Fey Queen, V'laine put her there, to hide her away, shocking V'Lain is evil he is really Cruce, the supposed dead Unseelie Raper Prince. He wants to be King now, he's fooled everyone like literally everyone Barron's the entire Seelie Court, Mack, most importantly ME. Then we learn half the people aren't who they say they are. Barron's and Mack return to BB & B, and he has this sign made turning it into Mac's store, all seems to be good in Dublin.

For Those of You Who've Actually Read It, and Don't Actually Feel Like Reading My Ramblings..Bullet Points

• One, I totally loved this entire series, I read it all at once, and it all blurred together for me.
• Barron's seriously sizzled off the page, he was may favorite, he seriously has my heart. 
• The mystery behind what the hell Barrons might be kept me reading, that was my  main concern. 
• When he died I threw my book, honestly. 
• I hated V'Laine for almost the entire series, except for when he became Cruce, then he became smart and cunning in my eyes, though evil. 
• I really grew to love Mack, even when she was numb, but I wanted to slap her  A LOT, but then I couldn't blame her because half the time I didn't know who she could trust either. 
• I loved BB&B it was like a second character, I feel like I could draw it, and I can't draw. 
• Dani annoyed me, I know I'm probably evil, but I will give her credit for being fierce, that she truly was, I didn't hate her, but she just irked me at times. 
• I was relieved because I had no idea why Barrons wanted that book, but when I learned his reasoning, I loved him even more.
• The entire priya thing made me want to cause someone physical harm, I hated every minute of that. I wanted Mack and Barrons to hook up for real, I just felt cheated, when she was able to remember it all that made it less painful, but still, I hated it. 
• I truly loved this entire series, I'm so glad I got to read it all at once because the cliffhangers were gnarly. 

 

Thoughts on Shadowfever

All in all the final book was the best, I laughed, I cried, I was furious. This book had everything I could want, perfect end of series book, in my opinion. This book really did make everything worth it, all the anger, and tension, and pain (for Mack not me), this was just everything I hoped it would be, granted I can't say I felt the pain of the people who actually had to wait, since I cheated and read them all in one week, but most importantly I liked it. 

I totally pictured Kaley Cuoco for Mack Lane

Normal Mack, Barbie Mack...

 

When Barron's made her die her hair

 thats really Kaley just with black hair. 

Then Barrons...

Martin Henderson from Off The Map, he is cast

solely because I started watching that show when I read 

the books..He does look like him..

Now his hair is slicked back...Bad picture but 

his hair is most slicky looking in this one.

Radiant Shadows

Oh where do I begin, Ani I have always had a soft spot for the little hound daughter of Gabriel the dark kings assassin. The entire family of Gabriel's I've always liked. Plus I've discovered in my reading that I myself lean more toward the Dark Court fairies. I did like Sorcha in Fragile Eternity though. I still am not Seth's biggest fan. In Radiant Shadows Seth is in the mortal world and Sorcha is upset over it. This is causing her to be moody and out of character for The Unchanging Queen of The High Court. Devlin Sorcha's Bloodied Hands and brother is sent to the mortal world to check on Seth because Sorcha orders him to, and she is acting so strange over it. He then gets sidetracked by Ani who is special in her own way. She is a halfling but a very strong powerful one. Irial and Niall both want her to be safe and she's under their protection. Devlin is drawn to her, and it derails him from his Seth duties. Rae a dream-walker who Devlin has protected for a long time urges Devlin to seek Ani out, and keep her safe that she is important. Devlin doesn't mind he likes Ani they set out to keep themselves safe from Bannach the evil embodiment of War. She is also Sorcha's twin, and Devlin's sister. Devlin and Ani try their best to keep everyone happy, but Bananch is relentless. They need to fix Faery its falling a part because Sorcha is so upset over Seth's being gone. Everything needs to be set right the worlds are all unbalanced. The journey to set everything right is intense and awesome. The love story is worth the read too. Plus I got to see some of Irial and Niall always good.

Midnight Alley (Morganville 3)

Description Courtesy Goodreads.

A truce between the living and the dead isn't enough to keep Claire Danvers out of danger in this third entry in the Morganville Vampires series.

Rated 5 out of 5

I have to say that this has been my favorite when it comes to the Morganville Books. I'm a little behind on reviews I read this quite some time ago. However I still loved it very much. I'm a huge fan of Myrnin and I have read clear up until Lords of Misrule. Myrnin if you don't know is the crazy vampire from the dark alley that nearly grabs Claire. He is a genius but is plagued by a scary disease. He is like an old time Professor with lots of ancient scientific equipment in his dingy office. He is fond of Claire who Amelie (the Queen) has working with him on his search for a cure, and to teach her about the mysterious tunnels in Morganville. I personally was never afraid of him I kind of have a soft spot for the guy as does Claire. Also things are moving along for Claire and Shane and Micheal and Eve. Jason Eve's brother is lurking around in dark scary places annoying people. Life is weird and mysterious in the town of Morganville. Dead chicks are turning up left and right and the vampires aren't responsible so everyone thinks its Jason. Shane is dealing with his own personal angst involving Dad and coming to grips with Micheal's recent bout with Vampireness. That kind of puts things with Claire on the back burner so to speak. Plus she is secretly working with Myrnin in his lab anyway. I thought this was the best one so far like I said. It was fast paced and it held my attention.

Dead Girls Dance (Morganville 2)

Author-Rachel Caine

Pages-238

Description Courtesy of Goodreads.

Claire has her share of challenges. Like being a genius in a school that favors beauty over brains; homicidal girls in her dorm, and finding out that her college town is overrun with the living dead. On the up side, she has a new boyfriend with a vampire-hunting dad. But when a local fraternity throws the Dead Girls' Dance, hell is really going to break loose.

Rated 4 on a scale of 1-5

I enjoyed this book it was really great. It was packed full of action and I loved that. I am finding that I'm a little more curios about everyone. Shane's biker dad coming into play was severely intense to say the least. It to me makes Shane a deeper character. I mean you really get to see what kind of life Shane led after he left Morganville. I completely understand why Shane's dad feels the way he does even if he is a little bit insane. I mean most people would want to stake a bunch of undead folks. I mean granted we relate to these people in the book but from one point of view they burned his daughter to a crisp. He has gone off the handle but its understandable. I mean he still shouldn't have done that to Micheal thats awful. Also the way Eve reacts to the drama with Micheal that brought tears to my eyes. Also Richard Morrel the cop he is becoming a major player kind of in my eyes. Still hating on Monica Morrel that is for sure she has not started to grow on me in the least. I think this was a strong second book I have already finished the third however and I liked it a lot more. Lots of action going on in this book also some pretty intense moments. The book certainly kept me on the edge of my seat.

Glass Houses -Morganville Vampires Book One

Author-Rachel Caine
Pages-248


Description Courtesy of Goodreads.
From the author of the popular Weather Warden series. Welcome to Morganville, Texas.

Just don't stay out after dark.

College freshman Claire Danvers has had enough of her nightmarish dorm situation, where the popular girls never let her forget just where she ranks in the school's social scene: somewhere less than zero.

When Claire heads off-campus, the imposing old house where she finds a room may not be much better. Her new roommates don't show many signs of life. But they'll have Claire's back when the town's deepest secrets come crawling out, hungry for fresh blood.

Rated a 5 out of 5 :)

I can't wholeheartedly say that I can relate to Claire in all ways, but I can relate to her when it comes to being kind of a nerd. Granted all dorky people like me don't get picked on all the time sometimes people are cool, but every now and then it does happen. I loved the descriptions in this book the Glass House Claire wants to rent a room in is described as being a cross between Gone with the Wind and The Munsters. I also instantly pictured Eve the girl who lives at the Glass House, and her goth gear and the description very imaginative, and also she is on the cover of this book :)...Michael and Shane(two boy roommates) both took on personalities for me quickly. The book definitely felt like a movie for me that is for sure. Oh and the kiss scene WOW I am telling you I have read lots of books and that honestly was the best kiss scene I have ever read ....swoon. Won't tell you who it is if you have read you know ;) anyway lots of twists and turns in Glass House. The entire town of Morganville is so creepy and dark feeling I love it. The way the towns people are described running in for curfew before dark spooky. I read this entire book in one sitting it was so swoon worthy and the plot was killer. Amelie the oldest vampire is so interesting to me wonder what is going to happen with her and all the other vampires. Hate Monica actually I usually can some how relate to the mean girl but they also reform sometime during the book Monica doesn't :( so still hate her. Since she doesn't reform she still gets disliked by me. Plus she is kind of really evil like killing folks evil. I loved the way this book ended so suspenseful I was jumping out of my chair. Big thumbs up for all the characters I felt connected to them and thats a huge thing. Excited for book two.

Vampire Academy (4)

Blood Promise Vampire Academy 4

Author-Richelle Mead

Pages-503

Description Courtesy of Goodreads

How far will Rose go to keep her promise?

The recent Strigoi attack at St. Vladimir’s Academy was the deadliest ever in the school’s history, claiming the lives of Moroi students, teachers, and guardians alike. Even worse, the Strigoi took some of their victims with them. . . including Dimitri.

He’d rather die than be one of them, and now Rose must abandon her best friend, Lissa—the one she has sworn to protect no matter what—and keep the promise Dimitri begged her to make long ago. But with everything at stake, how can she possibly destroy the person she loves most?

Rated a 4 on a scale of 1-5

Spoilers**

Lets just say this book was different. I loved the Russian architecture Richelle described. I also liked Sydney the alchmesist she seemed really cool. Meeting Dimitri's family made me a little soft toward him even though he is Strigoi. I never really thought Rose was going to stay with his family. That would have been a little boring IMO. I really loved the parts where Adrian dream walked into Rose's dreams. I took me a while to realize that Avery the new girl at St. Vlad's was a spirit user. I still felt bad for all the characters left behind while Rose gallivanted all over Russia. I was more than ready for her to get to Novosibirsk. I wanted her to be killing Strigoi the entire time . I wish that Denis Artur and Tamara the fellow unpromised dhampirs would have like staged an awesome rescue mission. Instead we had to read page after page of Rose laying around watching TV and getting bitten by Dimitri. I'm not real sure how I'm supposed to be feeling about Dimitri I mean he still has many of his other qualities, but he is annoying. They just kept having the banter of if Rose was ready to be Strigoi or not. First of all why couldn't Roses' mother save her that would have been cool. Heck it would have been cool if anyone would have saved her and me from the page after page of being at the Strigoi manor. I was so excited when she broke out and then staked Dimitri. I was however angry enough to toss my book across the room when she got her little package. I am pumped to see where things go with Adrian and Rose. I liked this story it was different like I said. I loved meeting Mark and Oksana that was interesting to meet other people with "bonds". Also figuring all that stuff out about Abe the mysterious mafia type guy that made the book worth while.

First Chapter of Dead in the Family

The first chapter of Dead in the Family the next Sookie book. I already read it and loved it and am super excited for the entire book. whoo!

http://www.charlaineharris.com/DITFChpt1.pdf

I got it from

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Movie Cast Monday (1)

New to the Movie Cast Monday, thanks for hosting it Natalie

My first movie cast Monday thingy will be The Mercy Thompson series since my friend Jessica and I spent a solid hour trying to cast it once.

For those of you who haven't read Mercy
Courtesy of Goodreads...
Mercy Thompson's life is not exactly normal. Her next-door neighbor is a werewolf. Her former boss is a gremlin. And she's fixing a VW bus for a vampire. But then, Mercy isn't exactly normal herself.

Lynn Collins as Mercy Thomspon. She was Silver Fox in X-Men origins. I think she looks like her and I thought she did a great job in X-Men I really love her hair and it just reminds me of Mercy when I look at it.

Gerard Butler for Adam Hauptman its simple he is just who I pictured when I read the books I can't help it.

Noah Wyle as Sam  because he just reminds me of Sam he can even play a doctor. I know he can act and he just seems to fit the part perfect.

I can only do three because this is actually proving to be difficult lol.

Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels 3)

Author-Ilona Andrews

Pages-320

Description Courtesy of Goodreads

Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with these days. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that's saying a lot.

But when Kate's werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet. As her investigation leads her to the Midnight Games—an invitation only, no holds barred, ultimate preternatural fighting tournament—she and Curran, the Lord of the Beasts, uncover a dark plot that may forever alter the face of Atlanta's shapeshifting community…

Loved it rated big fat 5 on a scale of 1-5

To start off I loved the fact that we got to learn more about Jim and Derek. Curran is a big role in this one as well, and I just love anything that has to do with Curran and Kate's relationship. The story was great I loved the Gladiator type theme and I have said before Kate is so brave. Also Andrea is extremely brave and Julie (Kate's kid sort of) is a warrior in the making that is for sure. A really strong third book in my opinion. I just got sick when Derek's smashed face was described and totally felt for him. Also loved how Kate dealt with Julie's little school problem..hilarious. I love this series and can't wait for Magic Bleeds(4) its most likely going to be my Waiting on Wednesday book spoiled that haha. I recommend this series to anyone its just so great if you love the Mercy Thompson series I really think you will like this one, but judge for yourself :)

Magic Burns

Author-Ilona Andrews

Pages-272

Description Courtesy of Goodreads.

As a mercenary who cleans up after magic gone wrong, Kate Daniels knows how waves of paranormal energy ebb and flow across Atlanta like a tide. But once every seven years, a flare comes, a time when magic runs rampant. When Kate sets out to retrieve a set of stolen maps for the Pack, Atlanta's paramilitary clan of shape shifters, she quickly realizes much more is at stake. The stolen maps are only the opening gambit in an epic tug of war between two gods hoping for rebirth, and if Kate can't stop the cataclysmic showdown, the city may not survive.

Rated -5 on a scale of 1-5

I loved this book and I think it has the potential to be my favorite book in the series. I got more impressed with every page I read. I am in love with Kate and Curran, and I personally view Curran as a grown up Jace from the Mortal Instruments. I mean on some levels wow those boys are different but I just find them similar some little personality quirks they both share. But then he also reminds me of Adam Hauptman and Eric Northman. Must be why I love the man he reminds me of so many other great dudes. However he still is a character all his own. I loved the new characters in this book, well they weren't really new but they got a lot more story this time. I really like Julie and am liking her plot. I also am really into Andrea she is so tough but fragile. This story was just so great I loved how the goddess Morrigan was throughout the entire story, and lets not forget the hilarious "hero" Bran he was a riot. Plus you can't forget Kate she is the cutest character I love her to death. She is so goofy and she tries so hard, and she is endlessly brave. This book was just so good I could not put it down to save my life.

Magic Bites

Magic Bites 
(Kate Daniels Series)



Author-Illona Andrews 
Pages-262


Description Courtesy of Goodreads
When the magic is up, rogue mages cast their spells and monsters appear, while guns refuse to fire and cars fail to start. But then technology returns, and the magic recedes as unpredictably as it arose, leaving all kinds of paranormal problems in its wake.

Kate Daniels is a down-on-her-luck mercenary who makes her living cleaning up these magical problems. But when Kate's guardian is murdered, her quest for justice draws her into a power struggle between two strong factions within Atlanta's magic circles.

The Masters of the Dead, necromancers who can control vampires, and the Pack, a paramilitary clan of shapechangers, blame each other for a series of bizarre killings—and the death of Kate's guardian may be part of the same mystery. Pressured by both sides to find the killer, Kate realizes she's way out of her league—but she wouldn't have it any other way…


Rated 5 on a scale of 1-5 (I have yet to rate a book a 1)
I loved this book Kate Daniels ranks right up there with Mercedes Thompson and Sookie Stackhouse...heroines from two of my favorite series's.  Kate is a mercenary or merc. for the Order (I think thats right you can correct me). She is investigating the the death of her guardian Greg who was the Knight Divener.  She uncovers a slew of murdered vampires and shapeshifters. She winds up teaming up with The Lord of Beasts Curran  to try and solve the mystery. Kate is mouthy and tough two of my all time favorite qualities in a person. She is extremely bad ass but I think she has a soft spot for helping people. I also like Curran he is kind of mysterious at first, and I love that hardly anybody gets to actually see him in person. Plus the way he and Kate fight that is hilarious it sort of reminds me of Mercy Thompson and Adam (for those of you who have read that series). Plus I am kind of hoping Nick the Crusader shows back up don't tell me if he does but that would be nice. I loved the cop vibe mixed with the supernatural vibe. Can't wait to finish the series.