Book Review: The Reflections of Queen Snow White!!

The Reflections of Queen Snow White

Author : David Meredith

Format: Kindle

Genre: Fantasy, Retelling, Romance

Goodreads Synopsis

What happens when "happily ever after" has come and gone? 

On the eve of her only daughter, Princess Raven's wedding, an aging Snow White finds it impossible to share in the joyous spirit of the occasion. The ceremony itself promises to be the most glamorous social event of the decade. Snow White’s castle has been meticulously scrubbed, polished and opulently decorated for the celebration. It is already nearly bursting with jubilant guests and merry well-wishers. Prince Edel, Raven's fiancé, is a fine man from a neighboring kingdom and Snow White's own domain is prosperous and at peace. Things could not be better, in fact, except for one thing: 

The king is dead. 

The queen has been in a moribund state of hopeless depression for over a year with no end in sight. It is only when, in a fit of bitter despair, she seeks solitude in the vastness of her own sprawling castle and climbs a long disused and forgotten tower stair that she comes face to face with herself in the very same magic mirror used by her stepmother of old. 

It promises her respite in its shimmering depths, but can Snow White trust a device that was so precious to a woman who sought to cause her such irreparable harm? Can she confront the demons of her own difficult past to discover a better future for herself and her family? And finally, can she release her soul-crushing grief and suffocating loneliness to once again discover what "happily ever after" really means? 

Only time will tell as she wrestles with her past and is forced to confront The Reflections of Queen Snow White.

My Thoughts

3.5 Stars

**Received this in exchange for an honest review from author.**

All together this book was good. This was a retelling of Snow White. She is now and adult and mother trying to come to grips with the loss of Charming and trying to find the strength within herself.

I really wanted to like this book more than I did but i just could not get the way the story began out of my mind. The first two or so pages to me just did not seem to fit into the story. 

I would however recommend this book to adults who enjoy retelling. 

*Warning this book includes sex scenes.*

Review of Books 2,3 and 4 of the Creepy Hollow Series!!!

So I have decided to to a combination review of the Creepy Hollow Series by Rachel Morgan.These books will grab your attention and not let go.

 First up is Book 2

The Faerie Prince: Creepy Hollow Book 2

Author: Rachel Morgan

Format: Kindle

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult

5 Stars

This book was amazing. I really did not think this story could get any better but I was so wrong. This book left me speechless. It changed my feelings toward most of the characters.This book was action packed and full of emotion but warning the end is a major cliff hanger.

The Faerie War: Creepy Hollow Book 3

Author: Rachel Morgan

Format: Kindle

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult

5 Stars

" Two halves in one have more power than a whole. The fae world will bow beneath his mark. Only the sward can stop him,and only one can wield the sword: the Star of the high land. She is hidden, but the finder will find her. She will break the whole in half. By the strike of the sword, and the death of innocence, evil will be laid to rest."

It seems like I am saying this about every book in this series but I have to say it again this was such an action packed book. It really kept me on the edge of my seat. I ended up staying up all night because I could not wait to see how it ended.

A Faerie's Secret: Creepy Hollow Book 4

Author: Rachel Morgan

Format: Kindle

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult

4 Stars

This book in the series was written in Calla's (Ryn's sisters) point of view. All together I liked this book. It was not quite as good as the others but still action packed and the ending will make you wanting more I can not wait till the next book of this series comes out. 

I defiantly recommend this series to anyone who loves books about kick ass magical creatures.
and just as are reminder you can still pick up the first book The Faerie Guardian for free from amazon.  

Book Review : The Faerie Guardian

The Faerie Guardian : Creepy Hollow #1

Author : Rachel Morgan

Format: Kindle

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult

Goodreads synopsys

Enter a hidden world of magic, mystery, danger and romance in this YA fantasy from Amazon bestselling author, Rachel Morgan...

Protecting humans from dangerous magical creatures is all in a day’s work for a faerie training to be a guardian. Seventeen-year-old Violet Fairdale knows this better than anyone—she’s about to become the best guardian the Guild has seen in years. That is, until a cute human boy who can somehow see through her faerie glamor follows her into the Fae realm. Now she’s broken Guild Law, a crime that could lead to her expulsion.

The last thing Vi wants to do is spend any more time with the boy who got her into this mess, but the Guild requires that she return Nate to his home and make him forget everything he’s discovered of the Fae realm. Easy, right? Not when you factor in evil faeries, long-lost family members, and inconvenient feelings of the romantic kind. Vi is about to find herself tangled up in a dangerous plot—and it’ll take all her training to get out alive.

5 Stars

This is the first book in the Creepy Hollow series from Rachel Morgan.

These faeries are nothing like the ones you read about as a child. These are bad ass kick but beings who fight magical creatures in order to protect humans. This story follows Violet a guardian in training as she goes on assignment but things don't go as planned. This book is filled with love, betrayal and kick but fighting.

I would defiantly recommend this to anyone that is looking for a great book to read.

You can get the first book in this series for free for kindle on amazon.com

Book Review: Ethereal Fury: Gemini Rising

Ethereal Fury

Gemini Rising #1

By: Jessica O'Gorek

Genre: Paranormal, Young Adult

Synopsis 

BEWARE! THE PLANET IS WOUNDED... THE GEMINI ARE RISING AND OUR TIME ON EARTH IS LIMITED

Angry at the human race and its methodical destruction of her resources, Mother Earth recruits souls who have just left their bodies to serve Her, and turns them against humanity. Gemini, a clan of paranormal beings, picked from these possessed humans, emerges. A powerful, rising force proceeds to carry out Mother Nature’s plan to systematically destroy towns, cities, states… and eventually, the world. Amidst the chaos, a forbidden relationship between a human girl, Violette, and Onyx, a lead Gemini, begins. They will both find themselves in the middle of a revolutionary war that will either save, or destroy our world.

My Thoughts 

4.5 Stars

*Received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Omg!!! All I can say is I really likes this book. It has such an interesting  story line. Onyx is a gemini, a human spirit of a human who damaged the earth and who was recruted by mother nature to destroy the human race.

During Onyx's mission he finds him self falling for a young girl named Violette. The relationship between Onyx and Violette is powerful. She does not know exactly what he is but she knows he is there. This book ends on a cliff hanger that will leave you wanting more. 

I can not wait to get my hands on the next book in this series.

About Author

Jessica was born in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was raised within the Native American culture and was taught great respect for the earth and all its living beings. Powwows, sweat lodges and vision quests were commonplace. She describes herself as "the weird kid who would confront kids on the playground in elementary school when they squished a bug." 

​She grew up admiring her father, Barry Weinstock, as an author. He took her around the country to different places so he could research his books. When Jessica was twelve she started
hand writing novels. Her first one was two thousand pages. Her daughter, who is fourteen, is currently working on her first novel and hopes to continue the legacy.

Blog Tour: Review: Violet Storm

Violet Storm by Anna Soliveres 

(Modi #1) 

Publication date: March 28th 2014 

Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult

Synopsis:

Several hundred years into the future, The Cleansing, known to some as the End of Days, forced the government to create Arks to shelter its people. When Earth became habitable again, new territories rose up from the ashes: Agria, the City of Light, and the Outer Boundaries. For a while, they lived in peace.

A brilliant surgeon known for his invention of Modi’s—the only cure for the deadly disease, vaincre—has gone rogue with his experiments, and the Monarchy is desperate to shut him down. That’s where Aeva Storm comes in, a champion athlete with an ego to match. Aeva is the surgeon’s secret weapon against the Monarchy. And they’ll never know what hit them. After reconstructing her body to become a Modi unlike any he’s ever created, Aeva is forced into a fight against all odds. She’ll have to break loyalties, hurt family, and turn her back on newly awakened love. Thousands of lives hang in the balance in a battle that will set forth a new era.

Join Aeva on her quest to see whether she’s got what it takes to go up against the most powerful humans ever created.

My Thoughts:
4 Stars
This book is action packed. The way the author describes the characters and there surrounding brings everything to life. The main character Aeva is so brave and strong. She is the epitome of a great female fighter.

Purchase:

--Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Violet-Storm-Modi-Series-Volume/dp/099601490X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404413217&sr=8-1&keywords=Violet+Storm+anna

--B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/violet-storm-anna-soliveres/1118969644?ean=9780996014908

AUTHOR BIO:

Anna Soliveres has always been a storyteller but it wasn’t until her early twenties when she began writing novel length works. The result was an enthusiasm to get better at the craft until her work could be shared with the world. Releasing in March 2014, VIOLET STORM is her debut novel. Anna is currently working on another young adult sci-fi series, titled SNOW DOLLS, set to release in late 2014. To learn more, please visit her at www.annasoliveres.com.

Author links:

http://www.annasoliveres.com/p/home.html

https://www.facebook.com/AnnaSoliveresAuthor

https://twitter.com/annasoliveres

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8106601.Anna_Soliveres

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Review Tour: The Neumarian Chronicles: Escapement

Escapement

Book 1: The Neumarian Chronicles

 By: Ciara Knight

Genre: Dystopia, Science Fiction, Young Adult

Synopsys

Ten years after the great war of 2185 the queen’s reign is threatened by uprisings and fear. In celebration of my sixteenth birthday it is my duty as princess to sacrifice a slave to be initiated into the ruling council, solidifying my mother’s empire. When my own erratic powers surface I’m captured and tried for treason. Slaves hate me, my mother wants me executed, and my only chance of survival rests in the hands of a young man, Ryder Arteres, whose sister I sentenced to death.

My Thoughts

5 Amazing Stars

All I can say is this book is amazing. The powers that the characters have are fascinating.  The connection the main character has to Ryder is like nothing I can ever imagine. I absolutely can not wait to read the next book in this amazing series.

Purchase:

--Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=neumarian%20chronicles

--B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/ciara-knight

About Author

Ciara Knight writes to ‘Defy the Dark’ with her young adult speculative fiction books. Her most recent Amazon best-seller, Escapement, book I of The Neuamrian Chronicles, released to acclaimed reviews securing a Night Owl Top Pick and five stars from InD’Tale Magazine.

When not writing, she enjoys reading all types of fiction. Some great literary influences in her life include Edgar Allen Poe, Shakespeare, Francine Rivers and J K Rowling.

Her first love, besides her family, reading, and writing, is travel. She’s backpacked through Europe, visited orphanages in China, and landed in a helicopter on a glacier in Alaska.

Author links:

http://www.ciaraknight.com/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5127753.Ciara_Knight

https://www.facebook.com/Ciaraknightwrites

https://twitter.com/ciaratknight

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The Lilith Scroll : Review and Interview

Title: The Lilith Scroll

Author: B.L. Marsh

Genre: Urban Fantasy / New Adult

Tour Organizer: N K Author Services

What if you discovered there was time before time began? What if everything you thought was true, was not? What if there was a beginning before, “In the beginning”? What if another story was unfolding within our time? A story steeped in loss, love, betrayal, and secrets?

On her twenty-third celebrated birthday, Lilith arrived in Scotland, following clues she had secretly collected about her past. Little did she know that her arrival at the Rosslyn Chapel would reignite one of  the oldest wars of all time- The Fall. Sides will be chosen, lives will be lost, and the secret kept all this time by the Illuminati will be exposed.  

Welcome to Eden. The place where magic was born, trees are gateways to other realms, and Angels aren’t what you think they are. Meet Lilith. A young woman with an incredible story; one she isn’t supposed to know, much less tell. Meet Sam. A man with an unknown past and powers that rival Lilith’s. 

Go back in time. Back to the garden. Experience the magic of creation, the wonder of nature, and the betrayal that destroyed it all.

“Did you sense the pain from within the child?” Declan asked.

“It was greater than anything I have ever experienced. What was done to her is unforgivable. Her strength in not giving into the Shade is unfathomable. Normally, I would say the child has much to learn, but in this case, I fear we have much to learn from her.” Alaric answered with reverence.

Turning toward the pool Declan responded, “Emzara will know what to do. I will call for her as well.”

Looking into the water, he saw the fair-skinned child lying at Adela’s feet, her long copper locks strewn across a perfectly round face. Declan, the great black unicorn, whispered, “Happy birthday, little one. We will find out who or what has awoken you. You will be safe. No harm shall befall you. This is my solemn vow.”

“It is time dear friend.”  A voice shook him from his thoughts.

The Dragon and Unicorn Knights cast spell after spell into the pool.  Runes in ancient languages long since forgotten began to glow on her skin weaving a glowing web of magic around the sleeping girl. A faint orange light caught the Unicorn Knight’s eye. Amongst the glowing runes on her body, a faint symbol appeared on her wrist. Adela watched as the sleeping girl accepted the magic from the knights -- and strengthened it.

“She bears the mark of the Great Sacrifice. The myths are true. I knew she someone important when she came to the cave, but never in all these millennia did I think she was the Taken.” The Knights looked at one another as the reality of who the young girl’s identity became clear.

My Thoughts:

5 Stars

This has got to be one of the best love stories I have ever read. This story talks about the creation of these two powerful immortals. They now nothing about who they are they are all they know is that they are searching for each other. This book shows how powerful love and heartbreak is. The author has a way of bringing everything to life. I can not wait to get my hands on more of her works.

B. L. Marsh has been writing and telling stories her entire life.  She is a music teacher, guest lecturer and runs Master Classes.  Her academic research is focused on the L’homme arme tradition, the Dead Sea Scrolls, chant transmission in the Medieval and Renaissance, and Gnostic and Kabbalah history.  Her passion for spirituality, mythology and developing her relationship with God are parts of her Rule of Life.  In her reading of the Bible and other extra-biblical texts however, she began to daydream about the characters, about how life was back then, and how cool it would have been to walk in the Garden with God.  Her stories weave a new mythology revolving around Genesis.  

  

When she is not writing or teaching, she spends her days hanging out with five of the coolest boys on the planet and at night can be found doing completely ridiculous things like reading Joseph Campbell and Jane Austin and watching the same 3 movies on TV.

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Interview:

1. Tell us a little about yourself.  I am a musicologist/historian/theologian turned writer.  

I teach and play the clarinet and piano and love telling stories.

2. What was the first book you wrote? 

The first book I wrote was called Sasha’s world. It is a children’s book that I wrote and illustrated. No one will ever see that book.

3. Who or what motivates you to write?  

I am motivated by the story, but my kids push me to write and tell them stories about the worlds I have created.

4. Who are your top 3 go to authors? 

CS Lewis, JRR Tolkein, and Jane Austen

5. What are you currently working on?

 I am currently working on three projects and bounce back and forth depending on my mood. I’m writing the second volume of The Lilith Scroll, the spinoff series called The Sanctuary, and a romance series called If You Seek Amy.

6. If you could write a book with any author in the world dead or a live, who would they be, and why? Joseph Campbell. Because his Hero with a Thousand Faces changed and solidified a way of thinking and writing. I would probably pass out if we were to have met before he died.

7. Who is your favorite character out of your book Lilith Scroll, and why? 

I think it has to be Raz, but you haven’t met my favorite character yet. He’s introduced in book 2 and he is a hot mess.

8. If your book were made into a movie, who would play Lilith? 

Bryce Dallas Howard hands down.

Fallen: Blog Tour Review

Young Adult Fantasy

Date Published: April 1, 2009

Author: Laury Falter 

Maggie is unaware of the terrifying fate that awaits her. It isn’t until she lands in New Orleans for a full year at a private high school and her unknown enemies find her does she realize that her life is in danger.

As a mystifying stranger repeatedly intervenes and blocks the attempts on her life, she begins to learn that there is more to him than his need to protect her and that he may be the key to understanding why her enemies have just now arrived.

My Thoughts 

3.5 Stars

All together this book was good. It had a great story line and Maggie was an interesting character. I have to say though that thanks to this book I have a new book boyfriend cause OMG I am so in love with the leading man. He is always there at the right moments.

The only thing that I had a problem with is that I expected there to be more action.

BUY LINKS

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Fallen-Guardian-Trilogy-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00280MFEY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401838161&sr=8-1&keywords=laury+falter+fallen

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fallen-laury-falter/1030634673?ean=2940012375438

About the Author

Laury Falter

Laury Falter is a bestselling author of young adult romantic suspense and urban fantasy. She is also an animal rights activist, a sailor, a one-handed golf putterer, and a Colorado River conqueror.

She has three series out: the Guardian Trilogy, the Residue Series, and the Apocalypse Chronicles.

Website: www.lauryfalter.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laury-Falter/196033543803745

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/LauryFalter

Goodreads page: http://www.goodreads.com/lauryfalter

Bound by Duty: Blog Tour and Review!!!

Bound by Duty (Bound Series, Book One)

by Stormy Smith

Release Date: July 2014

Summary from Goodreads:

Amelia grew up in a world of half-truths. She knows she's an Elder but has no idea what that means. Her father reminds her daily that she must maintain control but he refuses to explain why. Even worse, she's betrothed to the prince of the Immortals and she doesn't even know his name.

Finally breaking free to live a few normal years at a community college, the last thing Amelia expects is to find her best friend in a cheeky Southern girl and to fall for a self-assured human who sees her for who she is and not what she'll be.

As she learns more about herself, Amelia realizes the line between love and duty is a thin one. As her power continues to increase exponentially and her questions are slowly answered, Amelia must make the ultimate choice. The question is, will her head or her heart win the battle?

My Review:
5 Stars
I was so excited to get a chance to review this book. Since the first time I saw the cover and read the summery I could not wait to get my hands on it.  I just knew this book was going to be good but it was so much better than I expected.
What can I say but OHHH the Power!!!
As she learns who/ what she truly is she also has to learn how to control her power. As she learns about herself she has to choose whether she can allow herself to fall in love .
The emotion in this book touched me. I laughed, cried and even screamed.
I can not wait for the next book in this series.

Buy Link:
http://amzn.to/1ugU2wp 

About the Author

I was born in Southeast Iowa, in a tiny town without much to do. I came to love reading honestly, with a Mom that had an entire room devoted to books. We read together until I could read alone, and then we often shared books. We talked stories and favorite characters, even shared tears over the best ones. I made friends who also loved books and we grew up with the likes of V.C. Andrews, L.J. Smith and Anne Rice.

I live in central Iowa now, and went into marketing because I could use my love of words and head for branding. I married a guy who hates fiction and loves video games, but we compromise with great movies (often my book adaptations) and live music. We have two crazy cats that constantly walk across my key board or curl into my lap for naps while I write.

I love chocolate peanut butter and mint chocolate chip ice cream and Sauvignon Blanc wine, though not at the same time. I always have music of some sort on and someday I'll convince my husband to move to the ocean. Someday.

Author Links:

http://www.stormysmith.com/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8159417.Stormy_Smith

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