Book review - Eden

Book review of Eden 

by Matthew C. Plourde

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0045OUEKS

This book is one of those doomsday type books.  Not my cup of tea at all.  If you like doomsday books, you might want to check it out.  Here is the book blurb, copied from Amazon:

“When an earthquake plunges the world into darkness, Alexandra Contreras struggles for survival and seeks answers. Guided by a mysterious, scarred man, she braves the wasteland in search of humanity's mythical birthplace: Eden. Once confronted with her tragic destiny, she must make a decision which will alter the fate of the world.”

Okay, until I read the book blurb just now, I didn’t know it was an earthquake that caused it all.  What I read of the book, and especially the very beginning, does not at all make that clear.  It just starts off with this woman you don’t know coming to in a wrecked bus, and she doesn’t seem to remember diddly.  And then it just gets weird. 

I read/skimmed through the very beginning of the book, then I skipped to the end.  The only thing I’ll say about the ending is - this book does not have a happily ever after ending.  So if you don’t like books that end on a down note, then this one is not for you. 

Summing it up:

- I didn’t like the book myself.  Isn’t my type of book.

- I don’t think the beginning was very well written; leaves you wondering ‘what the heck?’.

- If you like doomsday books with a somewhat sour, unhappy ending - then you’ll love this book.  Otherwise, find something else to read.

Book review - Serenya’s Song, Tallenmere Book 2

Review of Serenya’s Song, Tallenmere Book 2 

by Mysti Parker

This book is almost everything you would want in a book.  There’s one little wrinkle in the ending that happily ever after me would love changed.  But all in all, it’s a great book.  This book is part of a series, but you don’t have to have read the series to enjoy this book.  Just the kind of books I like. 

The beginning doesn’t leave you wondering, but instead, grabs you by the collar and says, ‘Come on, we’ve got a story to tell’.  And what a story it is too!  One word or warning - if you read this book, you will inevitably want to read the other books in the series. 

Yes, it is that good.  It has a great ending that covers all the bases.  One sad moment, but otherwise all good.  A gripping, can’t put down book that draws you in.  Part of an excellent series.  My only recommendation - start with book 1.

The author, Mysti Parker, is a fine writer who I would not hesitate to recommend.  If you see a book with her name on it, don’t hesitate to get it.  If her other books are like this one, there’s no way you will be sorry.  And if you should see one of her books as a free book, definitely do not hesitate to grab it.

Review of Dark Heirloom by J.D. Brown

Book review of:

Dark Heirloom

by J.D. Brown

Short blurb about the book:

“A woman gets ripped from her ordinary life, into the eerie world of vampires.”

Let me start by saying that I didn't like this book.  And no, it’s not because it’s a vampire book.  I like the new genre of paranormal books.  I just don’t like this book.  It had the potential to be a really great book, but the author screwed their own book in the ending. 

I hate books that do what this one did.  You race to the end, seeking a great conclusion, and find only a semi-conclusion; with the rest of the story lying in a not-yet published book.  Or a published book that you don’t own. 

This book was good, very good, with dynamic characters.  But I hate that there wasn't really a conclusion at the end of the book.  I hate that the story is continued in not 1 more book, but two.  By the time the second book comes out, I will be on to other things, and won’t buy it.

My recommendation to all you readers out there - wait until the 2nd and 3rd books are out before you get this one.  I would have enjoyed this book much more if there had been a conclusion at the end of it.  The continued saga, and the lack of conclusion at the end of this book, sort of spoiled a great read for me.  I was looking forward to the evil father being defeated, and the two sons getting to enjoy being brothers again, and be with their women. 

I didn't get the ending that I wanted.  So in the end, it leaves me with sour feelings about this book.  It’s a good book, and J.D. Brown is a good writer; but I hated the way the book was ended.  When writers do this, it turns me against the book. 

I don’t mind sequels, but I like each book in the series to be a stand-alone story.  I hate a series where the books are one story drawn out over several books.  And no, I don’t like mini-series or continued tv shows either. 

Will I read this author’s work again?  Unlikely.  There are too many other ebooks out there for me to read.  Ones that begin and finish the story all in one book, leaving me satisfied with the story. 

So dear readers, now it is up to you.  Maybe this book is your cup of tea and the continued ending doesn't bother you.  As for me, it isn't my cup of tea and the continued ending did bother me.

Book review of April Drools by Amy Maurer Jones

Book review of:

April Drools Sucking the Life Out of Me! 

by Amy Maurer Jones

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This book is the second book in a series of paranormal, fun stories that follow the high school lives of three friends.  One is a witch, one is a werewolf, and the other is a vampire.  The first book was a ton of fun to read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.  Here is a link to that review, if you’re interested:

http://jdslzone.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-vampire-valentine-by-amy.html

The first book was about the love life of the female vampire in the group.  This one is about the love life of the guy werewolf.  Check out the blurb from the book:

Hardy Hunter, here (your favorite werewolf). Welcome back to Mundane High. Sadly, not much has changed since Valentine’s Day. You’d think my vampire BFF dating the very human captain of the football team would have made life a little easier for a supernatural at Mundane High, but no such luck. Samantha and I are still lonely outcasts looking for love in all the wrong places, but that’s no surprise. The vamp always gets the girl (or guy, in this case) in Hollywood, but what about the werewolf? Yeah, not so much—unless there’s a new she-were in town. 

 Claire Crescent is beyond beautiful, and I haven’t failed to notice. Unfortunately, my human male counterparts haven’t either. Making everything more complicated, the mate Claire left behind at her old school still haunts her heart. For the time being, I’m playing it smart by offering Claire my friendship. I pray, after time, my friendship with her will develop into something deeper.
How did that 1950s love song go? Why Do Fools Fall in Love? Um, yeah, you can say it: My life still sucks!

And you should definitely check out the book.  It’s a great book and a fun read!  I thoroughly enjoyed the first book, and this one does not disappoint.  It is equally as good.

$0.99 cent book deals

Well, I'm on Amazon, browsing book deals, and decided I would share my finds in a blog for you all.  So, here are the covers and their buy links, and all books here are .99 cents.  And except for one, all these are boxed sets!

I'm not sure how long they will be at this price, so be sure and check before you click buy.  Always check the book price before you click buy.

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Book review - Vampire Valentine by Amy Maurer Jones

Vampire Valentine by Amy Maurer Jones

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What if your best friend was a witch?  Or a werewolf?  Or a vampire?  Well what if all three were best friends in high school?  Well that’s just what you have in Vampire Valentine.  Check out this quote from the book:

I still didn't understand his frustration. If God hadn't intended for vampires to feed on humans he wouldn't have thrown us together in this world.

A witch, a vampire, and a werewolf, at a high school with other normal kids.  It makes for the setting for a very enjoyable book.

The vampire gets asked to the sweetheart dance by the guy she took a snack off of.  None other than the most popular guy at school, a normal, and on the football team.  Then her werewolf friend starts acting jealous.  So this brings up the questions:  Is football boy’s dance invite for real?  Or just a mean prank?

But then the bad of bads happens, and our vampire gal gets banned from the dance on the day of the dance, by the principal.  And it seems football boy was genuine in his invite.  Check out some more quotes from the book:

I trudged toward my locker after my final class to collect my books before heading home to sit in my bedroom alone for the rest of the evening.

We had no choice but to tell Reese the whole gory story. After he finished cursing at Ashley and Kelly he stalked off toward Principal Pleasant’s office.

So what happens next?  How does it all turn out?  Now you know my reviews, and I never reveal the ending.  You have to buy the book to find out.  And it is .99 cents well spent.

P.S.

This is the beginning of a series, and you can look for the next one around April Fools’ Day

1-10 rating - 10

recommended ages - 10 and up, and depending on the kid, you could even go younger.

Book review - Full Circle by Chuck Alderman

Full Circle by Chuck Alderman

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The book starts out about a guy, a hobo, who accidently stabs another hobo who was trying to kill him.  So he’s on the run, avoiding the railroad men, and the law that he thinks is after him.  There is a dangerous ride on the underneath of a train, and an arrival in New Orleans.  There is meeting people, and getting work. 

Then the book moves on to the main character moving from killing one person to another, and becoming a hit man.  Not my type of book.  I like happy books with happy endings.  Further on the author is introduces a fence, who gets a gun for the killer.  Oh, and our killer buys a small business to launder his money. 

So I skipped to the end, and in the end, the new killer kills the original killer.  Maybe somewhere this book is somebody’s cup of tea.  It’s most definitely not mine. 

Recommended ages - over 18

On a scale of 1-10, it’s a -- 3