Hush, Hush and The Spanish Pearl

I'm going to start doing things a bit differently from now on. I have realized that almost every book I review, I start out by saying what a good book it was, how much I love it,and how I cant wait for the sequel. I cant change that, its an automatic response for me. See, I'm actually really bad at criticizing books, so even if they suck, I would try to sugar coat it so it doesn't seem so bad, because others may be interested in something I'm not and I don't want to turn other people off to certain books just because I don't like it. So from now on I'm going to post the title and author, a brief description, probably the one off the back cover, then a 1-10 rating system.   


Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
9 out of 10
For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her...until Patch comes along. 
With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment, but after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is far more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. 

The Spanish Pearl by Catherine Friend

10 out of 10

When Kate Vincent and her partner travel to Spain, Kate is accidentally transported back in time...way back in time...to 1085. What does a woman like Kate do in a world of no antibiotics, no feminism, no Diet Coke? She denies it as long as possible, then sets her mind to getting home. Tricky with her now useless twenty-first century skills. Things don't go well. Kate is captured by a band of mercenary soldiers and becomes an unwitting pawn in the violent conflict between the Catholic kings and the Islamic Moors. In her struggle to stay alive and return to the future, Kate must flee exotic harems, filthy dungeons, and treacherous Moorish courts. But when a sword-brandishing woman with an astonishing secret sweeps into Kate's life, Kate is suddenly torn between two women, and between two centuries. 

Are Those Fangs Batman??

I don't think I have ever gone that long without reading a book. I kinda fell out of it, got wrapped up in school and work, and didn't have any ME time. An email came one morning though, and that email changed my life...It was from Barnes and Nobles. It was asking me to check out they're new releases for E-reader. (Even though I don't own one, nor do I want to, they still send me coupons for it) It was telling me that I am now able to order the newest Sookie Stackhouse novel for e-reader. WHAT?@#%!$ I didn't know it was even out yet!! My next move was to call Barnes and Nobles and have them hold a copy. When I got there, the lady said, "I cant believe you waited this long, we have had it for four days now." to which I reply, "I CAN'T BELIEVE I WAITED THIS LONG EITHER!! I HAD NO IDEA IT WAS OUT!!" **Read all caps as me talking in a super high pitched voice, slightly maniacally, with my eyes bugged out**
I tried to pace myself, I had two days worth of double shifts to make it through and I didn't want to finish the book on my first shift. I made it through three shifts and finished it. It was so great. That characters have developed more, relationships have blossomed, lives are being created, and taken away, on accident and on purpose. I don't know what else I can say without telling too much to those who haven't read it. I recommend to go pick up the entire series and read it, and if you have read all of them except this one, and didn't know a new one was out...WHY ARE YOU STILL SITTING HERE READING THIS?!? GO GET IT!!

Oh boy, here's a big one. (9)

It has been a while. I am proud to say that I have finished 9 more books since my last post!! Im not going to post thumbnails of each cover, you can google that later, im just going to do it in list form.

I finished the Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Series. Definite 10 out of 10.

-All Together Dead

-From Dead To Worse

-Dead and Gone

The Lily Bard "Shakespear" Series

-Shakespeare's Landlord

-Shakespeare's Champion

-Shakespeare's Christmas

-Shakespeare's Trollop

-Shakespeare's Counselor

I likes the Lily Bard series ok, it didn't grip me like the Sookie series, and the books weren't as long, but I would give the series a 7 out of 10.

The Aurora Teagarden Series

-Real Murders

I just finished Real Murders today and the murders are super creative, but the personal story line isn't very intriguing. The end of Real Murders left it open to two different romances in Aurora's life and in the beginning of the second book, A Bone To Pick, it erases any hope for the two guys is Aurora's life that you really liked. What's up with that Charlaine?!? I guess ill keep reading the series because now I feel bad for the lowly librarian, and I want to see her happy, and because I haven't found anything better to read. Then again I haven't been looking that hard. :)

4 More Books...

I haven't been able to post lately as I finish the books, so heres a quick rundown of the books I have finished since the last post. I'm still not doing a review because it will spoil things for you!!

Man im so addicted! I'm about to be at the end though, if you have any good recommendations let me know!

Living Dead In Dallas (SSSVM)

I finished this book about an hour ago and already have started on the next one. I cant really review it because it will give too much away. I probably wont say much on each of the rest, I just need to post about them somewhat so I can keep track and reach my goal of 100 books in 2010. Read this series!!

Dead Until Dark (SSSVM)

This is the first book in the Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Mysteries (SSSVM).
It was amazing. I read it in just over 14 hours. Factor in 6 hours of sleep b*tches!
It was a great read and I cant wait to read the next one. I cant tell you much, or it will give it away. I love the way that vampires and humans are allowed to interact and that when a vampire bites, you don't automatically turn into a vamp. AND THEY DON'T FREAKING SPARKLE!! (no offense to the Twi-hards out there, it was a great movie/book, but I wasn't a fan of the sparkling.) The bottled blood is a great idea, but it kinda grosses me out. I definitely recommend this book. Thanks Sara for guiding me to this series!!

Second Helpings

Holy Cow! That book is finally over! Why is it authors write books that are SO FREAKING BORING in the beginning and middle and towards then end, it exceed every expectation you could have of it. WHY DID THE END GET SO GOOD!!! Damn. Now im going to go get the third one. I could kick myself. At this rate im never going to get through 100 books in a year. My OCD wont let me put this series down now that im halfway through. I think that the story drags, the characters are crazy and the layout of the book is diary style (not a big fan of), but damn the end of this one made me want to read the next one. Im not going to tell you what its about but im not going to recommend it unless you like diary style writing from a girl in high school perspective whos best friend moves away and the fact that she never thinks shes going to lose her virginity.