War by Isabel Lucero Blog Tour

Title: WAR by Isabel Lucero.

release date: March 2015

Hosted by Two Ordinary Girls and Their Books.

✦ Synopsis: My father was the leader of a protection racket; a criminal group that uses violence to ensure our clients won’t be harmed or robbed, and that their businesses will remain protected. What we do isn’t legal, but it’s the way we’ve lived for many years now. Memphis Reed—my father—was formidable. He was a man people both respected and feared. He taught me everything he knew, and when he died I was left in charge. Before his death, a battle was brewing on the streets. Lies were told, deceptions were made, and people were killed. People we thought we knew changed, relationships and friendships were torn apart, and loyalties were questioned. After his death, a full on war is raging, and Roman Rios—a man we now know we can’t trust—wants to move in on our business. With me now being the leader of nine men, it’s up to me to protect them from Roman and his own crew of ruthless criminals. I’ll do whatever’s necessary to keep my business my own and protect everything my father worked for. Even if I have to go up against Xavier Delgado. Roman’s number two. A man with no heart and a black soul. A man Roman trained to be as vicious and cold-blooded as he is. A man who once upon a time I thought I was in love with. Yes, I’m a she. My name is Chevelley Reed, and all’s fair in love and war.

Review:

Wow, things certainly start off with a bang. If there was one thing that was done really well it was the action that took place and the plans that were hatched. It certainly got the heart pounding.

I do think that this was a good book, the plot was interesting enough and there wasn't anything wrong with the writing. I just didn't get drawn in as I do with some books. But that just means that I probably needed a break or that it wasn't my cup of tea. I did eventually fall for the characters but it took me a long while.

Everything was definitely dark, and a bit sad, especially once you got drawn into the book more. The relationship between X and Chelle was rocky and you never really understood it truly until a certain point, even with flashbacks showing you their past.

Overall, War was a good book but just not my cup of tea or I wasn't in the right mood for it the day that I read it.

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The Reluctant Prince Blog Tour!

Reluctant Prince

Kingdom of Cymmera 

Book One

By Dani-Lyn Alexander

Genre: YA Fantasy

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Betrayal lies cloaked in shadow.

Seventeen year old Ryleigh Donnovan is certain her life is cursed. Nothing ever goes smoothly, and her first job interview is no exception. An earthquake rocks the building, sending Ryleigh on a frantic search for her younger sister, a search which lands her in the hospital. Terrified they’ll push her for answers she can’t afford to give, Ryleigh flees with a mysterious stranger.

Jackson Maynard is about to be ordained as a Death Dealer, a warrior for the Kingdom of Cymmera, but first he must pass one more test. When he fails to acquire the human girl the prophet has chosen, he’s forced to stand trial for treason. Banished from his realm, he seeks out the girl from the vision, Ryleigh Donnovan, and together they embark on a journey to save his dying kingdom.

Review:

I'm not usually a huge Fantasy fan, but this book kind of made me curious. And when I read it, wow, as I got deeper into the book I started to wish for more and more. When it ended, I'm just like no, I need more!

At first it took me a while to connect with the characters. I empathized with them and whatnot but I didn't actually feel that connection that sometimes you just get with certain characters. But as I got deeper and deeper into the book I would fall in love with both Ryleigh and Jackson. 

There's very few moments that are quiet or peaceful in The Reluctant Prince but when those moments came you cherished them as everything goes further and further, adding a bit of intrigue to keep you motivated as well.

Watching the relationship of Jackson and Ryleigh grow was interesting, frustrating and yet oh so sweet. 

It was certainly a hard thing to learn some of the ways of Cymmera, but at the same time it added more depth to the book. Dani-Lyn Alexander hasn't created a world that is perfect and you wish you could visit. You certainly wish you could see Cymmera but perhaps not visit at least not how it is right at the moment of this book.

And that ending! It's got me begging for more!

Dani-Lyn Alexander lives on Long Island with her husband, three kids and three dogs. She loves spending time with her family, at the beach, the playground, or just about anywhere. In her spare time, which is rare, she enjoys reading and shopping—especially in book stores. Some of her favorite things include; Bernese Mountain Dogs, musicals, bubble baths and soft blankets. She’s an incurable insomniac and has an addiction to chocolate.

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Great Protector by Kathryn Le Veque

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Richmond Le Bec was entrusted with the illegitimate daughter of Henry, who would become king. For 18 years he has done his duty without many problems...except in the last few years when he's fallen in love with her. Little does he know, Lady Arissa shares his feelings. But when events begin snowballing, will they be separated forever? Find the official description on Goodreads.

Okay, so I've never really gotten into audiobooks before. Mostly because I've always been able to find enough books to occupy me and I never really thought I'd enjoy them. But I was shocked to realize that I actually loved them. They make things much simpler when you're busy to read a book and the narrator can really bring the book to life.

I did enjoy the sweet romance between Richmond and Arissa while it could also get hot. But the one thing that threw me off whenever it was mentioned was the age difference. That was the one thing that sort of took away from their rather sweet romance when it was actually mentioned.

It sort of approached different conflicts before backing away a bit. But it also meant that there were several conflicts going on at once. One external, the other more so internal. Overall, it kept my attention and made things easy to follow. 

You honestly felt the character's pain and joy throughout the book. Partly from the narrator but also through the words that he was reading.

I enjoyed this audiobook and I'll definitely have to try some more audiobooks in the future.

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Dragon Lights Part One by Dusty Lynn Holloway

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“There will always be bad, dear heart. But there is much that is good as well.” -Dusty Lynn Holloway, Dragon Light Part One

Auri is trying desperately to prepare for the battle she knows is coming. But things seem to just keep coming and she’s not so sure that she and Liren, not to mention all of the other people she loves will make it out alive. But will she give up or will that make her fight all the harder? Find the official description on Goodreads.

I’ll admit that at first I found it hard to connect and re-enter the world that Dusty has created. But I slowly was able to jump back in and once I did I once more found myself reading with bated breath. I was cheering for Auri at all times, watching things happen and wishing I could somehow influence them. Not to mention silently watching and realizing how much that all the characters but especially Auri has changed. It was interesting to see the changes from how she was in the beginning to how she is now and yet still seem some things that are the same. We also see more about Liren, his priorities and character. (Dusty, can you get me one of him? I would love that. Thanks!!) But seriously, it was amazing and awe-inspiring to see how completely devoted he is to Auri and the things he is willing to do as well as his fears. It blew me away.

While Dragon Lights is very much a grim book, it also has it’s hilarious moments. Those moments that give you glimpses into why they are fighting and what for. It makes everything worth it - the pain, the grieving, everything. Even as you know that you aren’t in the book, you experience everything as if you are a part of the book.

There is also a bit of a surprise that I wasn’t really expecting, but it was a happy one. It made the book that much less grim and more a joyous book. But it only helped relieved some of the grimness not all of it.

The ending ended the book well, but it also left readers with plenty of questions. It also leaves the reader anticipating the next part of Dragon Lights with excitement!

So what did you think about the third installment of the series? Did you think it lived up to the previous books?

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Dragon Ties by Dusty Lynn Holloway

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"Time seemed to hold little meaning. It just kept moving forward, never holding still like she wished it would." -Dusty Lynn Holloway, Dragon Ties

Dragon Ties continues the story of Terradin and the war. Auri has made her choice, one that will hurt those around her even as it brings joy. But there is no time for her to enjoy the love that she has found and return it. The war is still going on with Obsidian and Auri is the only one that can stop it. Can Auri stay strong and save those around her? Or will she and the land crumble into nothing. Find the official description on Goodreads.

Dragon Ties is an amazing addition to the Chronicle of Shadow and Light series. Throughout the book we find out more about the characters that were the focus of Dragon Dreams but it also allows readers new perspectives and new insights to characters that readers may have overlooked in the first book of the series. Auri fears failure, and that just makes her seem so much more realistic and helps the reader to form a deeper connection with her. We also gain Liran's perspective and learn more about the elf and the depth of feeling he has for Auri. I found myself empathizing with Liran much more than in the first book and I found myself more strongly connected with Auri than Nachel in Dragon Ties.

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