Book Review: Mirror Mage (Dragon's Gift: The Huntress #2) by Lindsey Hall

Mirror Mage by Linsey Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I finally have all of the Huntress series in paperback, and I’m so happy that I can now binge read them all.

I really enjoyed this, and the way that it has built on the events of Ancient Magic. I liked the slow developments that we see with all the characters; the way that you learn more about Aidan’s past as well as how the relationship grows between him and Cass. I like that nothing has been hurried, it would have been too predictable for them to become a thing right off the bat, this slow gaining of each others trust is much more entertaining. I also liked that this book started to peel back the layers on Cass’s past with out revealing to much in one go.

There was plenty of adventure in this book, making for a real page turner....so my reading binge continues.....

Good series. Recommend

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Book Review: Cold Reign (Jane Yellowrock #11) by Faith Hunter

Cold Reign by Faith Hunter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well that was a whirlwind ride!

This book was a fantastic continuation of the Jane Yellowrock series and I loved every second of it. You are thrown right into the action with this one and after that it just doesn't let up.
I really like the development of the family aspect between Jane, Eli and Alex; it will be interesting to see how Clan Yellowrock progresses and expands in future books and what impacts that will have in the vampire politics. Speaking of which, so much happened in this book, a lot of heads rolled (literally) well and truly shaking up the power structure among the vampires of New Orleans. Ii think Jane and the team are going to have a lot of new challenges come their way.

faith Hunter has out done her self with this book and I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on the next one. This series is amazing. It's complex in way that you can't begin to imagine, and yet still remains interesting with well written characters, in a world that you can wholeheartedly believe in.

This is a must read for fans of the series.

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Book Review: White Hot (Hidden Legacy #2) by Ilona Andrews

White Hot by Ilona Andrews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I find it so hard to review Ilona Andrews's books and be constructive, because all I really want to do is gush, and tell you that you need to buy it, and read it, for no other reason than her name is on the cover, and it's therefore a given that it is going to be awesome.

This had a fantastic plot that I couldn't put down. I liked that even though it continued the story arc from the last book, it was still new and fresh with Nevada working a new case. I really like that we saw her character develop in this book, and see her powers develop. I also liked that we got to find out more about her family members and what it is that they can do. I'm looking forward to seeing Leon's character develop and for him to come into his powers, (something tells me that will be highly entertaining!). I think that we also got to see a different side to Rogan in this book, as well as find out a bit more about his past. I like how the relationship has developed between Nevada and Rogan, and am interested to see how this will continue to develop in the next book, especially with the revelations and the choices that had to be made at the end of this.

I loved the bit with the ferrets. That was hilarious. As was Leon's commentary of the fight out side.

I can't wait for the next in this series, and am glad that it's on pre-order at Amazon. You have to read this, your life will be incomplete if you don't.

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Book Review: Burn For Me (Hidden Legacy #1) by Ilona Andrews

Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this new Ilona Andrews!, (but then again I love all her Books) Can't wait for the next one!!

*A better review after a reread*

So since I finally got my hand on White Hot (book #2), I decided that it would be a good idea to reread Burn For Me (not that I ever really need an excuse to reread anything by Ilona Andrews!).

As with any of Andrew's books, it doesn't matter how may times that I read them, they never get boring. Burn For Me was no exception. I really love the writing style of the book, because even though the story line, setting and plot are very different form that of the Kate Daniels series, it still has that same feel and vibe to it, that just draws you in and doesn't let you go until you have reached the back cover of the book. Everything always feels very organic with a smooth flow; you never get to a bit of description for some backstory of what is happening, and feel like it's out of place. This carries through into the world building and the relationships between the characters. Andrews is great at creating fantastic family dynamics, without them being stereotypical. Her characters are always highly entertaining, and the kind of people that you would want out hang out with.

I love how the characters all have very individual personalities and depth. I really love Grandma Frida and Nevada's Mother; the way that they seem to have some kind of role reversal going on. I like how Nevada's younger sibling and cousins help keep things grounded. As much as they help her with the investigation, they also act as a reminder that this is a family unit and help make things relatable, with the normal everyday kind of arguments and antics that comes with family life. I really like Nevada's character, and think that there is more to her than even she herself knows, and I'm interested to see how her character develops and grows. I think that a similar thing can be said about Mad Rogan. I think that we only got to see what lies on the surface of his character in this book and I want to know more. I also loved how the relationship between Nevada and Rogan developed and the way that they play off each other, and I can't wait to see how this continues to develop and grow.

I am totally in love with this and would highly recommend this to just about anyone with the ability to read. If you can't read get the audio book so that you don't miss out on the awesomeness that is this book.

Now if you'll excuse me I'm off to start on the next one!

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Book Review: Bloodlust (Blood Destiny #5) by Helen Harper

Bloodlust by Helen Harper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed this series. I got this box set from an Instafreebie email and really didn't know what to expect from it; so it has been a pleasant surprise to find that this series was a gripping read.

I like how this book really wrapped everything up, and involved all of the characters. I loved the fact that we got o see Mack really embrace what she is in this book, and stop hiding it from, not just everyone else, but herself.

I liked the ending, even though it was kind of bittersweet. The fact that they all go back to Cornwall for Tom and Betsy's wedding, brings things full circle back to where everything started, and it also signals a new start for Mack and Corrigan.

This is a great series that is well worth reading.

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Book Review: Blood Politics (Blood Destiny #4) by Helen Harper

Blood Politics by Helen Harper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm really enjoying this series. I like that it's a bit of a slow burner, allowing things to unfold over time and for the characters to develop, without the overall plot line being lost to the character development.

We saw Mack take on more of a leadership position in this book. I think that this really showed some of her more vulnerable side; having to keep her temper in check while trying to get the representatives from each Otherworld group, that have been following her to be useful, and stop arguing with one another long enough to stop that latest Big Bad. This book also involved some revelations for Mack, in terms of her feeling for Corrigan. I really hope that they can make this work for them (regardless of what happens at the end of this book!)

This book has plenty of fun and hilarious moments. This series makes for great light reading. I really like the characters and the way that they all interact. I would recommend the series.

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Book Review: Bloodmagic and Bloodrage (Blood Destiny #2 and #3) by Helen Harper

Bloodmagic by Helen Harper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I liked this second installment to the series as it wasn't quite what I expected it to be.

After Mack left the Cornish pack at the end of book 1 I was interested to see where she would end up and how her character would develop and adapt to being away from the only home that she has really known. I also was curious to see how the story line between Mack and Corrigan would continue and how things would work if she is one the run and he is in London.

I like how trouble seems to find Mack wherever she goes, as this provides endless entertainment. I like the use of the 'Voice' between Mack and Corrigan to develop that side of the story. I like how everything between them starts of civil, but very quickly turns into them making each other angry. I also like how Mack tries to justify her actions towards Corrigan to herself. You never quite know where the relationship between them is going although it is clear that they have feelings for each other.

I thought that the new character, Solus (a Fae) was a great new addition to this already great cast of characters. He comes across as somewhat mischievous, and I think that he and Mack play off each other really well with some funny results.

I really liked this book and would recommend the series.

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Bloodrage by Helen Harper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book pick up directly where book 2 left off with Mack arriving at the Mage Academy to study as per her agreement with the Arch-Mage.

I found it highly entertaining to see Mack have to deal with following strict rules and not being able to just be herself while at the academy. Even here, under that watchful gaze of the Mages, trouble still manages to find Mack; from a Fae book, to an old friend that is Alex the surfer dude mage, who has had an issue with one of his own assignments and needs Mack's talents to help fix it. In order to fix Alex's problem, Mack has to go on a date with Corrigan. This of course provided plenty of entertainment.

I'm really looking forward to reading what comes next in this series, especially now that Mack knows for sure what she is (ie. not a mage). I'm intrigued to see how all of this plays out and I feel that it is going to force her to get closer to Corrigan.

I'm really enjoying this series and would totally recommend it.

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Book Review: Bloodfire (Blood Destiny #1) by Helen Harper

Bloodfire by Helen Harper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I got this (along with the rest of the series in a box set) off of Instafreebie. So far with this service I have found that, it can be a bit hit and miss as to whether or not you end up with books that are actually any good. But every now and than you get one that really pulls you in and blows you away. This was one of those times.

I really enjoyed this book, from start to end. It was a change to be reading a book set in the UK, Cornwall, to be specific, rather than the USA. I love this idea that there is this keep of shapeshifters just outside of a small Cornish village, where the villagers just assume that they are some kind of cult. There were some really great characters in this book. Mack is a human living with a pack of shapeshifters, even though it is against shifter laws. After a death, the Brethren (a.k.a the shapeshifter elite form London) come to visit the pack and therefore Mack has to try to disguise the fact that she is a human from them. I really like her personality. She is feisty, sarcastic and stubborn with good sense of humour that comes across in the dialogue and attempts to come up with excuses to hide the fact that she is human when people start asking to many questions. She is really likable as a character that you can connect with easily and she carries the story well.

Corrigan is the stereotypical tall dark and handsome alpha male (in this case literally). Although it would normally be a negative thing, I like that even by the end of the book, we still hadn't really got to know him any better. I personally think that this helps to mix things up and make it different from other books and less predictable. Normally by the end of the book we would know most of his secrets and it would be obvious that there will be a relationship the main female character, if there isn't one already. As much as it is clear that Corrigan has some kind of feelings for Mack, it's not totally clear what those feelings are or how things will play out. I like that he still has that mystery about him.

The other characters really help bring the rest of the story together. They all have different personalities, and fill out the roles of friends, enemies, mentor/parental figures. I do have to say that the surfer dude mage may have been one of my favourite secondary characters.

This book has a really interesting story line that will interest anyone that loves supernatural stories. I like that there is plenty of room for that characters to develop, and I hope that we get to see some of them again. I'm really looking forward to what comes next in this series. Totally recommend giving this a go.

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