Stupid Moon Phase!

June 2nd, 2010

After reading “Invisible Tears” it was imperative that I read something light-hearted, fun, and completely unrealistic.  So in search of something to readjust my psyche I decided to dive into “Claire de lune” which has been waiting patiently on my Kindle for about 2 weeks now.  If you think about it it was kind of inevitable… you can’t get much more unrealistic than werewolves.

Hanover Falls is a pretty average town, you have your famous photographers, your cute boys, your mildly obsessive activist, and your werewolves.  Ok… so maybe the werewolf thing makes it a little less average, but in Claire’s eyes, large walking puppies are just another thing that makes life…life. That is until she find out she is one.  On her 16th birthday Claire’s life is suddenly turned upside down.  The itchy ears and hands she though was just a rash turns into something much more menacing, and to top it off, the boy (who she finally managed to nab) is none other than the local “lets kill em all” guru’s son.  Will Claire ever learn to accept the “thing” she’s always been? Where are all these mysterious bodies coming from? And, will her faith in one person ultimately hurt or help her?

“Claire de lune” though enjoyable, was no more than “just another wolf tale.”  With the exception of the “female only” wolf pack, the story lacked originality and could be easily dropped into the generic paranormal bin.  Christine Johnson’s writing was predictable, but solid, and her fight scenes were so quick they barely allowed the reader to get amped up or anxious as to who would come out on top. There is an obvious formula to these types of books, and Johnson didn’t swerve (even the tiniest of blips) from it.

If you are a fan of paranormals, you will like it.  Like I said, it wasn’t bad, it was just “another book.”

Here is my advice… if you need something to distract you (like I did) or are fishing for the quick summer read, then this is definitely a book to grab off the shelf.  If you are looking for something with a little more depth… keep walking, this one is just to calculable to engage any sort of forward thought.

Happy reading my fellow Kindle-ites and remember: Rashes are gross… there is a crew of people out there that can fix it for you…quit living in denial and get some cream.

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(3/5)

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Thats What She Said!

November 17th, 2009

In honor of “New Moon’s” theatrical release on Friday I thought it was only fitting to throw my 2 cents into the “Twilight” pot. “New Moon” was, of course, my favorite book in the series, even though I found myself throwing the book at my bedroom wall SEVERAL times. (Literally… my husband thought I was loosing my mind.) I hope you enjoy these, and better yet, I hope you share a few of YOUR favorite quotes with me!nm_covers_german

P.S. The pictures you see are various International covers for “New Moon.” Brilliant aren’t they.


New Moon – Stephenie Meyer

“You want a nice stereo? Drive your own car.” Bella Swan

“… never, in the nearly four hundred years now since I was born, have I ever seen anything to make me doubt whether God exists in some form or the other. Not even the reflection in the mirror.” Carlisle Cullen

“Bella, you gave yourself a paper cut- that hardly deserves the death penalty.” Edward Cullen

“Of course, I’ll always love you … in a way. But what happened the other night made me realize that it’s time for a change. Because I’m … tired of pretending to be something I’m not, Bella. I’m not human.” Edward Cullen

“Here’s to responsibility. Twice a week.” Jacob Black

“Why are you apologizing for bleeding?” Jacob Blacknm_covers_uk1

“As long as you like me best. And you think I’m good-looking – sort of. I’m prepared to be annoyingly persistent.” Jacob Black

“I saw that – I can see in your eyes what it does to you when I say their name.” Jacob Black

“Could you … well, try to not be a … werewolf?” Bella Swan

“You really, honestly don’t mind that I morph into a giant dog?” Jacob Black

“I’m sort of used to weird by this point, you know.” Bella Swan

“Bye, Bella. I really hope you don’t die.” Jacob Black

“Leave it to you, Bella. Anyone else would be better off when the vampires left town. But you have to start hanging out with the first monsters you can find.” Alice Cullen

“What did you think you were going to find? I mean, besides me dead? Did you expect to find me skipping around and whistling showtunes? You know me better than that.” Bella Swan

“It was the night of the living dead around here. I still hear her screaming in her sleep…” Charlie Swan

nm_covers_japan1“Sam would be mad if I broke the treaty, and you probably wouldn’t like it too much if I killed your friend.” Jacob Black

“I don’t think he ever planned to outlive you by long.” Alice Cullen

“How strongly are you opposed to grand theft auto?” Alice Cullen

“You smell just exactly the same as always. So maybe this is hell. I don’t care. I’ll take it.” Edward Cullen

“In summary, she did jump off a cliff, but she wasn’t trying to kill herself. Bella’s all about the extreme sports these days.” Alice Cullen

“They have a name for someone who smells the way Bella does to me. They call her my singer – because her blood sings for me.” Edward Cullen

“It doesn’t count until she’s conscious, Rose.” Emmett Cullen

“I’m dead, right? I did drown. Crap, crap, crap! This is gonna kill Charlie.” Bella Swannm_covers_thailand

“I’ll never criticize Romeo again.” Edward Cullen

“After all the thousand times I’ve told you I love you, how could you let one word break your faith in me?” Edward Cullen

“I could see it in your eyes, that you honestly believed that I didn’t want you anymore. The most absurd, ridiculous concept – as if there were any way that I could exist without needing you!” Edward Cullen

“It never made sense for you to love me.” Bella Swan

“Before you, Bella, my life was like a moonless night. Very dark, but there were stars – points of light and reason … And then you shot across my sky like a meteor. Suddenly everything was on fire; there was brilliancy, there was beauty. When you were gone, when the meteor had fallen over the horizon, everything went black. Nothing had changed, but my eyes were blinded by the light. I couldn’t see the stars anymore. And there was no more reason for anything.” Edward Cullen

nm_covers_russia“My heart hasn’t beat in almost ninety years, but this was different. It was like my heart was gone – like I was hollow. Like I’d left everything that was inside me here with you.” Edward Cullen

“You, at least, made an effort. You got up in the morning, tried to be normal for Charlie, followed the pattern of your life. When I wasn’t tracking, I was … totally useless.” Edward Cullen

“You’ve chosen not to live without her, and that doesn’t leave me a choice.” Carlisle Cullen

“Seriously, Bella! I don’t have any idea how to not kill you.” Alice Cullen

“You’re wounding my ego, Bella. I just proposed to you, and you think it’s a joke.” Edward Cullen

“Well, I’m nearly a hundred and ten. It’s time I settled down.” Edward Cullen

“The treaty is quite specific. If any of them bite a human, the truce is over. Bite, not kill.” Jacob Black

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Why Cant They Clone Brad Pitt?

October 4th, 2009

fullmoonIt’s been a while since I’ve read a book like this…quick moving, action pack, lust-filled and absolutely 100% paranormal.  I have to admit, I kind of missed it.

If you are a “Laurel K Hamilton” lover, then hold on tight cause this is just the series for you.

“Full Moon Rising” is the first book in the “Riley Jensen, Guardian” series, and boy did it deliver a promising and compelling start.

Riley is a Dhampir, half werewolf, half vampire and a whole lot of attitude.  She is a glorified secretary for a section of security called the Directorate, but of course…not all is what is seems when it comes to those in charge and what they want.

The story follows Riley in her quest to find out who is trying to kill her, is it the mysterious, naked, vampire Quinn that shows up on her doorstep completely void of any and all of his memory? Or …maybe it’s Talon, the beefy, arrogant, werewolf that she mates with on full moons, or better yet…what if its her boss?

One thing is certain, if you like werewolves, you like quippy vampires, and you have a love for unbridled animalistic nature this book is for you.

The writing is by no means top notch, but the story is compelling enough for it not to really matter.

There are bizarre half human clones, a man with more drama than most 14 year old girls, a werewolf bar…clothing optional, several blackout scenes and one very intuitive brother.

All in all, not a bad read…what made it even better was that it was free.

Happy reading my fellow Kindle-ites, and remember…just because the champagne is more expensive, it doesn’t always mean its better!


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(4/5)

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I Call The Red Board!

August 27th, 2009

city of ashes“The Mortal Instruments”

“City of Ashes”…WOW!!!

Yes, I know that’s not a very literarily stunning way to start off a review, but I was honestly lost for words. I LOVED this book. Mash together a very stunning Vamp scene, an awkward bury the dead moment, a masochistic Inquisitor and a Faerie Queen that has a sick sense of humor and what do you get? One wicked game of Demon Battleship.

Yes, “City of Ashes” has a significant amount of angst scenes that were missing from the first book, but anyone with any sort of plot comprehension could see this coming from a mile away, and not without due justice. I don’t think I would have like the book as much if they were missing; the heart of the characters choices would be void and insignificant.

That being said, there was a seriously kick ass fight scene in this book. We are talking “Narnia” meets “Harry Potter” meets “Lord of the Rings” type intensity that had me so wrapped up I refused to put the book down for even basic human needs like… food… or the use of a bathroom after 5 bottles of water.

I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to beat a character over the head with a frying pan as much as I did “Jace” in the Epilogue of this book, and I am a little bit surly with the cliffhanger of “Imogen’s” mysterious dying whispers, but that’s life, and that’s why there’s a book three. (Which I am starting immediately.)

Happy Hunting, and remember…if anyone ever says you’re going to the Shadow City…bring a flashlight!

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(4.5/5)

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