In Aug we have some new stuff coming to Julie's Book Review. Author of the month. About the 2nd week we will have a featured author with a special interview. Also with that same author will be having a contest. Free e-books!! Rules will be announced closer to the contest. I have authors lined up through Nov. So we should have some really cool give aways. Really excited to see how things go.
Julie
7/30/12
Reviews coming soon!
Jennifer Jennings An Appointment with Murder
Michelle Grogan Forbidden Love
Tony Riches Queen Sacrifice
Richard C Roger's The Symbols at your Door
Alan McDermott Gray Justice
Frederick Brooke Doing Max Vinyl
Douglas Pratt Blood Remembered
Wendy Cartmell Steps to Heaven
These are just which ones are out and are being worked on now. I am sure a few others may sneak in too!
Julie and the Review team!
Michelle Grogan Forbidden Love
Tony Riches Queen Sacrifice
Richard C Roger's The Symbols at your Door
Alan McDermott Gray Justice
Frederick Brooke Doing Max Vinyl
Douglas Pratt Blood Remembered
Wendy Cartmell Steps to Heaven
These are just which ones are out and are being worked on now. I am sure a few others may sneak in too!
Julie and the Review team!
Shayla Black & Lexi Blake
Their Virgin Captive
Gavin James is a typical millionaire tycoon, running a oil company. Him and his brother Slade grew up rich, wanted for nothing but love. Their father wanted them tuff and manly men. Sending them to Alaska in the summer to learn parts of the business was suppose to be to make them hard men. Instead they met people who truly cared for them. As they grew up, they new their father, wasn't there for them but the boys stayed close. They were their only family, until they learned of there brother Dex. Gavin and Slade didn't think twice. This was there brother. Their father dead, and Gavin's on again off again girlfriend dies under mysterious circumstances makes for a turbulent time. Gavin becomes more and more of a recluse and Slade and Dex, who have been to college together, now work as leaders of their oil company. When Hannah walks in their door, Dex is head over heals for her. He immediately brings Slade to see her and they know she is the woman for them. So slowly, they eventually get her to the position of Gavin's Administrative assistant. Hannah becomes almost a member of the family. Lunches, dinners, time together but never truly telling her that Dex and Slade want her for themselves. Slade knows Gavin likes her too but is still beating himself up for his exes death. Gavin doesn't say why but Slade knows something is up. When Gavin accidentally opens a letter addressed to Hannah and realizes a stalker is threatening her, he immediately seeks his brothers out and they agree she has to be protected. When Dex finds out she has kept knowledge from the 3 of them, he knows they may have to go to extreme measures. Hannah has known someone was after her. The police have been called and reports have been filed, phone numbers changed, but the man keeps finding her. She doesn't want to trouble her 3 bosses, but when they kidnap her to Alaska, talking of a business trip, the truth comes out. Will Hannah's stalker fine her yet again, will the men who fall for her be able to keep her safe and finally how will any relationship work with 3 domineering men and 1 beautiful women?
As a menage book, this was a really good one. The story line was entertaining. You really do fall for the men and Hannah really is cherished and loved by her men. The bondage and Dom stuff isn't for me but I can see the allure. To put that much trust into someone let alone 3 someones was pretty cool to read. The book kept me interested into the very end. The only thing about it all is I knew who the stalker was from about a third of the way of the book. Still made a really cool ending fight scene. The sex scenes were great. This one was a HOT HOT HOT! Be for warned.....no guy on guy scenes but 3 males and one women ..the women is getting ALOT of attention. If you want a hot book with a good story this is one pick up!
Gavin James is a typical millionaire tycoon, running a oil company. Him and his brother Slade grew up rich, wanted for nothing but love. Their father wanted them tuff and manly men. Sending them to Alaska in the summer to learn parts of the business was suppose to be to make them hard men. Instead they met people who truly cared for them. As they grew up, they new their father, wasn't there for them but the boys stayed close. They were their only family, until they learned of there brother Dex. Gavin and Slade didn't think twice. This was there brother. Their father dead, and Gavin's on again off again girlfriend dies under mysterious circumstances makes for a turbulent time. Gavin becomes more and more of a recluse and Slade and Dex, who have been to college together, now work as leaders of their oil company. When Hannah walks in their door, Dex is head over heals for her. He immediately brings Slade to see her and they know she is the woman for them. So slowly, they eventually get her to the position of Gavin's Administrative assistant. Hannah becomes almost a member of the family. Lunches, dinners, time together but never truly telling her that Dex and Slade want her for themselves. Slade knows Gavin likes her too but is still beating himself up for his exes death. Gavin doesn't say why but Slade knows something is up. When Gavin accidentally opens a letter addressed to Hannah and realizes a stalker is threatening her, he immediately seeks his brothers out and they agree she has to be protected. When Dex finds out she has kept knowledge from the 3 of them, he knows they may have to go to extreme measures. Hannah has known someone was after her. The police have been called and reports have been filed, phone numbers changed, but the man keeps finding her. She doesn't want to trouble her 3 bosses, but when they kidnap her to Alaska, talking of a business trip, the truth comes out. Will Hannah's stalker fine her yet again, will the men who fall for her be able to keep her safe and finally how will any relationship work with 3 domineering men and 1 beautiful women?
As a menage book, this was a really good one. The story line was entertaining. You really do fall for the men and Hannah really is cherished and loved by her men. The bondage and Dom stuff isn't for me but I can see the allure. To put that much trust into someone let alone 3 someones was pretty cool to read. The book kept me interested into the very end. The only thing about it all is I knew who the stalker was from about a third of the way of the book. Still made a really cool ending fight scene. The sex scenes were great. This one was a HOT HOT HOT! Be for warned.....no guy on guy scenes but 3 males and one women ..the women is getting ALOT of attention. If you want a hot book with a good story this is one pick up!
7/27/12
Leia Shaw
Destiny Bewitched
Sam is a witch. Her family has been beating, abusing and neglecting her for years. Nikki her younger sister, who Sam has protected and loved where her family has failed. Nikki has been kidnapped. She knows her fathers debt to a secret underworld fighting ring, is why she was taken and so Sam heads into the underworld. Geo, a half demon demigod, stumbles across a girl being attached by 3 werewolves. She is holding her own but knows she can not win against the 3. He says to himself keep your head down, it is none of your business. He is drawn to her but doesn't want to get involved. Until he hears her cry out and sees she is a witch. Geo was banished to the underworld as a punishment. Maybe, if the witch talks to Gaia(mother earth) and she says how much he has helped the girl, Gaia can get him out of the underworld and back home. So after rescuing the red head beautiful women named Sam, they make a deal. Geo will get Sam to the games, so she can get her sister. Sam will contact Gaia and tell her how much he has helped her. Too bad he plans to leave her there when he goes back home, and she knows she can't contact Gaia because her family is cursed. So the two travel together. Dangers all around them and both having lies of their own. Will the truth come out? If Geo finds out will he forgive Sam and will Geo be able to walk away from the women he is growing to love?
This was the first book I have read by Leia Shaw. If you like action, romance, and more action, you will LOVE this book. I couldn't put the book down and it made me cry. Both signs of a really good book. The love story between Geo and Sam is sweet, endearing and very funny at times. You watch their love blossom and grow, as they fight through the underworld. Sam is forever wanting to get to her sister and will do anything to get to her. Even it means lying to a man who is helping her. The story is fast and filled with action, from the fighting in the area and under the sheets. You are rooting for the two to the very end. I also liked the set up for the next book. Wonderful story..thanks for the great read! Will be watching for the next one.
Come try to win a free e-book of this great story!! 9-24 to 9-28th winner announced on sat. To win check out the rafflecopter to the right!!
Sam is a witch. Her family has been beating, abusing and neglecting her for years. Nikki her younger sister, who Sam has protected and loved where her family has failed. Nikki has been kidnapped. She knows her fathers debt to a secret underworld fighting ring, is why she was taken and so Sam heads into the underworld. Geo, a half demon demigod, stumbles across a girl being attached by 3 werewolves. She is holding her own but knows she can not win against the 3. He says to himself keep your head down, it is none of your business. He is drawn to her but doesn't want to get involved. Until he hears her cry out and sees she is a witch. Geo was banished to the underworld as a punishment. Maybe, if the witch talks to Gaia(mother earth) and she says how much he has helped the girl, Gaia can get him out of the underworld and back home. So after rescuing the red head beautiful women named Sam, they make a deal. Geo will get Sam to the games, so she can get her sister. Sam will contact Gaia and tell her how much he has helped her. Too bad he plans to leave her there when he goes back home, and she knows she can't contact Gaia because her family is cursed. So the two travel together. Dangers all around them and both having lies of their own. Will the truth come out? If Geo finds out will he forgive Sam and will Geo be able to walk away from the women he is growing to love?
This was the first book I have read by Leia Shaw. If you like action, romance, and more action, you will LOVE this book. I couldn't put the book down and it made me cry. Both signs of a really good book. The love story between Geo and Sam is sweet, endearing and very funny at times. You watch their love blossom and grow, as they fight through the underworld. Sam is forever wanting to get to her sister and will do anything to get to her. Even it means lying to a man who is helping her. The story is fast and filled with action, from the fighting in the area and under the sheets. You are rooting for the two to the very end. I also liked the set up for the next book. Wonderful story..thanks for the great read! Will be watching for the next one.
Come try to win a free e-book of this great story!! 9-24 to 9-28th winner announced on sat. To win check out the rafflecopter to the right!!
Timothy McDougall
Violence
Timothy McDougall's first novel takes us through a maelstrom of emotion, adventure, chaos, and retaliation. Noel Anderson is a successful average Joe with a vaguely troubled past whose life is ripped apart when violence destroys his family and everything he has worked towards. A weak justice system, impossible odds, and the short end of the stick seem to greet him at every turn. As his life is forced to continue whether or not his heart is ready, Noel, finds himself alone, lost, and confused. Or is he? Detectives following several cases related to the loss of his family seem to think a series of bloody crimes committed years later may be the work of Noel's vigilante justice. An action packed, breath-stealing ending leaves readers wanting this broken man to find love, happiness, and harmony again. Find out if he succeeds in Violence.
A fresh book with excellent character development, riveting action scenes that leave very little to the reader's imagination, and attention to detail surrounding every new topic. This book will be enjoyed by many, but especially the under twenty-five set who look forward to a video-game-style background story come to life. A non-linear timeline would have really made this book outstanding, but overall, and excellent first novel. Looking forward to more. Three out of five stars!
Nikki M.
Timothy McDougall's first novel takes us through a maelstrom of emotion, adventure, chaos, and retaliation. Noel Anderson is a successful average Joe with a vaguely troubled past whose life is ripped apart when violence destroys his family and everything he has worked towards. A weak justice system, impossible odds, and the short end of the stick seem to greet him at every turn. As his life is forced to continue whether or not his heart is ready, Noel, finds himself alone, lost, and confused. Or is he? Detectives following several cases related to the loss of his family seem to think a series of bloody crimes committed years later may be the work of Noel's vigilante justice. An action packed, breath-stealing ending leaves readers wanting this broken man to find love, happiness, and harmony again. Find out if he succeeds in Violence.
A fresh book with excellent character development, riveting action scenes that leave very little to the reader's imagination, and attention to detail surrounding every new topic. This book will be enjoyed by many, but especially the under twenty-five set who look forward to a video-game-style background story come to life. A non-linear timeline would have really made this book outstanding, but overall, and excellent first novel. Looking forward to more. Three out of five stars!
Nikki M.
7/26/12
TS Welti
The YA series is doen. All 3 books are under the authors name. Come and check it out. Very good series, entertaining, surprising, & thrilling. Read the series if you like YA stories. Fast easy read but well worth it!
Julie
Julie
7/24/12
Celinda Santillan
Indignation
As a normal popular teen trying to finish High School, Alyssa has a hard road ahead of her. Four years earlier, she was left broken; physically, in heart and spirit. In order to cope, she pretends like everything is OK. With the help of her two best guy friends she is able to do just that, and concentrate on school. trying to move on is hard in itself, almost impossible for the memories all around her. But, what do you do when your past comes back after, you are finally strong enough to move on? What do you do when your past isn't what is seems, and your future is forever changed. Alyssa finds out she is not who she seems. But, soon she will find out why her parents are so distant, why her eyes are purple, and why she is not just another teenager. School, and all she knows is set aside because she is continuously in danger from things she didn't know existed. In the time it takes her to grasp her new reality, it changes again! Alyssa not only has to find herself but stop a catastrophic war threatening her life, and everyone she loves.
I found this to be a pretty interesting story. The main character is so experienced at such a young age, I don't recommend for impressible teenagers. Young adults closer to legal age would be best 17+. I liked the story itself. The author did a great job making the characters interesting, and pulling me into the story with the twists and turns of the plot. I think the ending made the story much better. While reading this book, the grammatical errors, incomplete sentences, and lack of editing toward (mostly) the second half of the book became extremely distracting. It became harder to read and understand the story. Evan with the decent story line, the severe errors in the book, made me consider not finishing it. I am glad I did; however the lack of editing made a lasting impact, stronger than the story.
Cyndi F
As a normal popular teen trying to finish High School, Alyssa has a hard road ahead of her. Four years earlier, she was left broken; physically, in heart and spirit. In order to cope, she pretends like everything is OK. With the help of her two best guy friends she is able to do just that, and concentrate on school. trying to move on is hard in itself, almost impossible for the memories all around her. But, what do you do when your past comes back after, you are finally strong enough to move on? What do you do when your past isn't what is seems, and your future is forever changed. Alyssa finds out she is not who she seems. But, soon she will find out why her parents are so distant, why her eyes are purple, and why she is not just another teenager. School, and all she knows is set aside because she is continuously in danger from things she didn't know existed. In the time it takes her to grasp her new reality, it changes again! Alyssa not only has to find herself but stop a catastrophic war threatening her life, and everyone she loves.
I found this to be a pretty interesting story. The main character is so experienced at such a young age, I don't recommend for impressible teenagers. Young adults closer to legal age would be best 17+. I liked the story itself. The author did a great job making the characters interesting, and pulling me into the story with the twists and turns of the plot. I think the ending made the story much better. While reading this book, the grammatical errors, incomplete sentences, and lack of editing toward (mostly) the second half of the book became extremely distracting. It became harder to read and understand the story. Evan with the decent story line, the severe errors in the book, made me consider not finishing it. I am glad I did; however the lack of editing made a lasting impact, stronger than the story.
Cyndi F
Carrie Ann Ryan
Dust Of My Wings
As an warrior angel Shade had many responsibilities. Keep the secret of the paranormal community and keep other angels from spilling that secret. When another angel messes up, Shade delivers punishment. He receives a summons from the council to fix a problem. A women has obtained a vile of dust. Not just any dust and not just any women. The women is a scientist, whose job it is to find out what it is and where it comes from. The problem is, it comes from Shades wings. He doesn't know how she has gotten the dust but he has to find out why and fix the problem. Lily Banner, a scientist is working as a technician in a lab, has just been given a vile of dust.. Her boss is a jerk has told her she has to figure out what it is. On her off time she plays board games in the park and hangs with her friends at Dante;s bar. One afternoon she meets someone. A man approaches her and sees her alone waiting for a friend in the park. They play a couple games and get to know each other. Shade knows that he must be careful and find out what she knows and destroy the sample, but is drawn to this women like no other. Lily is extremely attracted to Shade and decides a date may be fun. So they meet at Dante's Bar where Lily's friends can also meet Shade. As they women are waiting and drinking together, lightening strikes the bar. No one is hurt just banged up and bruised. Lily soon realised something has changed. Something in her is different. Shade and best friend Ambrose show up to the bar and know something happened. Shade and Lily, becoming closer as time goes on and Shade soon realises Lily is more than just human. How can that be because she was just a human when they met? As Shade and Ambrose try to figure out how Lily has been changed, how the dust got into Lily's hands, and try to keep her is the dark to keep her safe because Shade is falling in love. Lilly is trying to figure out what the dust is, getting sick because something happened when the lightening hit, and falling in love. With all this going on they soon realise someone in the council or high in the ranks of the angels is a traitor and is setting up Lilly to be killed. Who would want her killed and why?
This a 1st book in the Dante's circle series by Carrie Ann Ryan. In this story Shade and Lily are so drawn towards each other and there is so much working against them. The lightening strike was very cool and unexpected. it changes Lily and the other women. It starts and explains what and who are in the books to come. The story was very well written and has action galore. The love story is touching and you are really rooting for the two to get together. A great start to a new series. I am really looking forward to see what is in store for Ambrose. Awesome start to what will be a great series.
As an warrior angel Shade had many responsibilities. Keep the secret of the paranormal community and keep other angels from spilling that secret. When another angel messes up, Shade delivers punishment. He receives a summons from the council to fix a problem. A women has obtained a vile of dust. Not just any dust and not just any women. The women is a scientist, whose job it is to find out what it is and where it comes from. The problem is, it comes from Shades wings. He doesn't know how she has gotten the dust but he has to find out why and fix the problem. Lily Banner, a scientist is working as a technician in a lab, has just been given a vile of dust.. Her boss is a jerk has told her she has to figure out what it is. On her off time she plays board games in the park and hangs with her friends at Dante;s bar. One afternoon she meets someone. A man approaches her and sees her alone waiting for a friend in the park. They play a couple games and get to know each other. Shade knows that he must be careful and find out what she knows and destroy the sample, but is drawn to this women like no other. Lily is extremely attracted to Shade and decides a date may be fun. So they meet at Dante's Bar where Lily's friends can also meet Shade. As they women are waiting and drinking together, lightening strikes the bar. No one is hurt just banged up and bruised. Lily soon realised something has changed. Something in her is different. Shade and best friend Ambrose show up to the bar and know something happened. Shade and Lily, becoming closer as time goes on and Shade soon realises Lily is more than just human. How can that be because she was just a human when they met? As Shade and Ambrose try to figure out how Lily has been changed, how the dust got into Lily's hands, and try to keep her is the dark to keep her safe because Shade is falling in love. Lilly is trying to figure out what the dust is, getting sick because something happened when the lightening hit, and falling in love. With all this going on they soon realise someone in the council or high in the ranks of the angels is a traitor and is setting up Lilly to be killed. Who would want her killed and why?
This a 1st book in the Dante's circle series by Carrie Ann Ryan. In this story Shade and Lily are so drawn towards each other and there is so much working against them. The lightening strike was very cool and unexpected. it changes Lily and the other women. It starts and explains what and who are in the books to come. The story was very well written and has action galore. The love story is touching and you are really rooting for the two to get together. A great start to a new series. I am really looking forward to see what is in store for Ambrose. Awesome start to what will be a great series.
7/22/12
Amber Sweetapple
Djinn and Tonic
Detective Carson is a honest hard working cop. When a case has him confused and not knowing what to do, he starts to think. The case is closed only because it has gone cold. No prof of anything. He knows Jack and Miriam are part of it and some how magic...of all things is involved. He has been coming to the bar after work in Detroit. Leila the newer waitress is another reason he is there. Over the past weeks they has gotten to know each other and the attraction is there but something else is too! As Carson goes over the case he has been fretting over, he gets pulled into a world that he never knew existed. Leila is part of a world, most humans no nothing of. She is a Ifriti. A middle eastern magical being similar to a Djinn! Like most magical beings they can live for hundreds of years. Leila's father has made an arranged marriage. Leila hates the man who is a known murderer, bully, rapist, thug at best. Leila also knows that the deal her father made with him for her hand, also binds her family. If she refuses, her father and brother will die and her mother will be given to someone else. Leila has been fighting this for a long time. Her future husband to be, has now tracked her down and is going to take her back kicking and screaming. What can she do? Carson walks into her life and steals her heart. The attraction is enormous and she knows she should not lead him on. What kind of future can they possible have? Her problem is she can't stay away, but she is afraid her world will kill the only man she has ever loved.
This is book 2 in the series. I love the fact it is located in Detroit. I know the area. The story line with Carson and Leila, was touching and sweet. Carson a cop and Leila the daughter of a crime boss and a magical being can make for some major entertaining drama. Carson a lovable strong character, you just want him to know what is going on because he really has no clue for a while. Leila is a women torn. She want to just fall in love, with Carson, live in peace and have a happy life. She also knows the well being of her family is in her hands, how can she abandon them? The book has one awesome sex scene and a beautiful ending! I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good romance, mystery and a little action!
Detective Carson is a honest hard working cop. When a case has him confused and not knowing what to do, he starts to think. The case is closed only because it has gone cold. No prof of anything. He knows Jack and Miriam are part of it and some how magic...of all things is involved. He has been coming to the bar after work in Detroit. Leila the newer waitress is another reason he is there. Over the past weeks they has gotten to know each other and the attraction is there but something else is too! As Carson goes over the case he has been fretting over, he gets pulled into a world that he never knew existed. Leila is part of a world, most humans no nothing of. She is a Ifriti. A middle eastern magical being similar to a Djinn! Like most magical beings they can live for hundreds of years. Leila's father has made an arranged marriage. Leila hates the man who is a known murderer, bully, rapist, thug at best. Leila also knows that the deal her father made with him for her hand, also binds her family. If she refuses, her father and brother will die and her mother will be given to someone else. Leila has been fighting this for a long time. Her future husband to be, has now tracked her down and is going to take her back kicking and screaming. What can she do? Carson walks into her life and steals her heart. The attraction is enormous and she knows she should not lead him on. What kind of future can they possible have? Her problem is she can't stay away, but she is afraid her world will kill the only man she has ever loved.
This is book 2 in the series. I love the fact it is located in Detroit. I know the area. The story line with Carson and Leila, was touching and sweet. Carson a cop and Leila the daughter of a crime boss and a magical being can make for some major entertaining drama. Carson a lovable strong character, you just want him to know what is going on because he really has no clue for a while. Leila is a women torn. She want to just fall in love, with Carson, live in peace and have a happy life. She also knows the well being of her family is in her hands, how can she abandon them? The book has one awesome sex scene and a beautiful ending! I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good romance, mystery and a little action!
7/21/12
Elaine Cantrell
Her Kind of Man
Kara Cochrane is not having a good couple of months. It seems like every time she is trying to adjust to a major change in her life, another one is coming her way. When she runs into Ross, a guy she went to high school with and who had always had a crush on her, she decides he will be a nice distraction. Before too long she is hit with more devastating news. She believes the news will change the way people in her life will feel about her. Even though she is trying to cope with so much, Ross wants to marry her and soon. She just cant believe that anyone can love her after the latest
revelation. But her family and new husband show her that their love and support are here for her, if only she will accept it.
This book is a great read. Lots of twists and turns, which keep you wondering what will happen next. There is a little sexual content in the book but not too much. Our main character Kara, encounters so many changes in such a short time it's heartbreaking. The story shows us how unconditional love from those around us can heal the deepest hurts and help us overcome our own insecurities and feelings of inadequacy. The author did a great job of pulling me into the story, emotions and all.
Theresa F.
7/19/12
Sarah Yoffa
COMING HOME (DICKY'S STORY)
The main
character is Dicky, a thief (of necessity) who lives in an underground
colony with his parents who "adopted" him after they found him
wandering around at age 3. During a cave-in within the colonies Dicky
encounters a young boy, Itzick, who seems to know who Dicky's
and seems to be searching for him. Itzick has come with a group of his
kind (Jewish/Blackcoats) looking for the Lost One who he believes is
Dicky. Despite his belief that the boy is wrong, Dicky feels a
connection of sorts with him and does what he can to keep him safe after
the cave-in and this is how he ends up with Itzick and his caregiver, Leah, in his and his adopted family's cave-in shelter
while waiting for the repairs to be done to make the
colonies safe again. He quickly learns that the boy has some "special
talents" that are a bit unnerving to Dicky. If they are
touching, they can communicate without speaking out loud. Itzick tells
Dicky that this is something that only the men in his family can
do and this is another thing confirming that Dicky is indeed Itzick's
uncle and the Lost One. During their time in the shelter Leah and Dicky continue
to build on an attraction that has been building since he saw her while
hiding in a pantry when he was stealing food on the colonies upper
levels before the cave-in. Due to her religious beliefs, Leah is ultra
conservative and very much wants Dicky to embrace his heritage as a
Blackcoat accept that he is the Lost One. Dicky and Leah fall in love
and are married in the colony and have the
wedding night that they have both wanted. But her religion
does not recognize the union since it was not performed according to
their laws so they agree to travel to Madrid where Itzick's great uncle
is the leader of the blackcoat's in his area. Dicky had never been
outside in the open let alone traveled so far away from the colony and
his adopted family. During the long journey Leah and Itzick taught
Dicky their language whenever they could but Dicky became ill and slept
for much of their trip. Dicky's education continues in Madrid but
from the man who claims to be his uncle and Itzick's great uncle, since
in their religion it is improper for Leah to spend time alone with him
until they are married and he must first learn more of their ways before
that can happen. After much learning and soul searching Dicky finally
accepts that he is indeed the Lost One and a part of this
family. After discovering that Leah is pregnant from their
union in the colonies they are given permission by the matriarch of his
family to be married in Madrid with all their customs and beliefs.
This
book is set in a post nuclear future. It is also inspirational
fiction, per the author. The book is a good read that kept me wondering if the main character, Dicky, was going to accept all the
evidence that he was indeed the Lost One. He and his adopted family
are a likable group even though you know that they are all
thieves because you know that they do it out of necessity. They are
quirky and fun and the
author help you to feel their bond of
love and the loss they all feel when Dicky leaves for Madrid.
Throughout the book there are people speaking Hebrew and it is very confusing when there is nothing to tell you
what is being said. It is done to confuse the main character
but it also confused me. However, due to reading this book I now Know a
little Hebrew. This is a book that shows acceptance and
strong bonds from both Dicky's families. There is a little sexual
content but the overall feel is inspirational.
Teresa Fehse
Help me introduce Teresa
Teresa is one of my new guest reviewers. She just finished Coming Home by Sarah Yoffa. Read her review and check it out! She has taken on a 2nd book for me Her Kind of Man by Elaine Cantrell.
7/17/12
Luke Romyn
Beyond Hades
Imagine your twin brother, whom you have spent most of your life avoiding, had opened the gate to hell. Well, Indiana Jones is fiction and Archaeologist are not all flash and muscle. Talbot, the main character is more of the brains type of archaeologist. All of the creatures that are linked to hell, which is really Tartarus, are focused on Talbot, and he can't figure out why. He does know that the humans are all focused on him because he is the only human on earth that can open the portal. Which means that he is the only one than can go in and force the portal to close again from the other side. Sacrifices must be made to keep him alive, at all costs, in all dimensions. Devastation follows Talbot where ever he goes. The creatures attack and people close to him tend to die. Many are not who they seem, and this is all before even going into the portal. So, to not ruin all the fun of the book, that are several fun scenes in the book that take A LOT of imagination and there is a lot of different aspects of sci-fi included in this book, but some parts are best left to the reader. I can say that Talbot and a not so sane guide travel through Mt Olympus, Hades, Tartarus and back. Every time they turn around there is another creature of some sort either trying to gain their trust, or kill them. There's also the tiny matter of surviving a war before trying to get back to the portal...which by the way is in a self destruct count down while they are doing all of this running around. Can they make it in time???
I enjoyed watching Talbot process the information as quickly as he could, but not quite quickly enough in some instances. It leaves for a lot of great action and adventures though. Wes is the name of the not so sane character that travels with Talbot to the other side of the portal, and as I read the story, I couldn't but wonder if there will be a book two that tell us more about Wes, because there are some things about Wes that pop up in the story that never get fully explained.
Jamie K
Imagine your twin brother, whom you have spent most of your life avoiding, had opened the gate to hell. Well, Indiana Jones is fiction and Archaeologist are not all flash and muscle. Talbot, the main character is more of the brains type of archaeologist. All of the creatures that are linked to hell, which is really Tartarus, are focused on Talbot, and he can't figure out why. He does know that the humans are all focused on him because he is the only human on earth that can open the portal. Which means that he is the only one than can go in and force the portal to close again from the other side. Sacrifices must be made to keep him alive, at all costs, in all dimensions. Devastation follows Talbot where ever he goes. The creatures attack and people close to him tend to die. Many are not who they seem, and this is all before even going into the portal. So, to not ruin all the fun of the book, that are several fun scenes in the book that take A LOT of imagination and there is a lot of different aspects of sci-fi included in this book, but some parts are best left to the reader. I can say that Talbot and a not so sane guide travel through Mt Olympus, Hades, Tartarus and back. Every time they turn around there is another creature of some sort either trying to gain their trust, or kill them. There's also the tiny matter of surviving a war before trying to get back to the portal...which by the way is in a self destruct count down while they are doing all of this running around. Can they make it in time???
I enjoyed watching Talbot process the information as quickly as he could, but not quite quickly enough in some instances. It leaves for a lot of great action and adventures though. Wes is the name of the not so sane character that travels with Talbot to the other side of the portal, and as I read the story, I couldn't but wonder if there will be a book two that tell us more about Wes, because there are some things about Wes that pop up in the story that never get fully explained.
Jamie K
1st guest reader
My 1st Guest reader is Jamie K. She read Beyond Hades by Luke Romyn. She recommmends the book for regular sci-fi fans, due to violence content may be too mature for young
adult without parental consent, minimal sexual content (mostly insults). So come and check it out.
7/16/12
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Julie
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