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*This review contains spoilers from Storm Siren*

The ending to Storm Siren was painful, Mary took your heart stomped on it and then ripped it into a million pieces. I will admit, because of that ending I was terrified to dive into Siren's Fury, was it going to break my heart? Was there still a possibility of saving Eogan? Mary Weber sucked me back into the world of Storm Siren, leaving me dying to know what was going to happen next.

Siren's Fury picks up right before Storm Siren ends, giving the readers a chance to relive the news of Eogan's death. It was much more painful the second time around. I can summarize the whole book for you and you are going to be like "What? That makes no sense." So I am doing this review a little differently.

This book includes:

A horrible villain
A heroine that looses a bit of her sanity'
Dark magic
Rich world building
Plot twist after plot twist
Impending war, death, and other horrible things
Growing to actually like Myles (I know, I know *shivers*)
Heart breaking decisions


I loved Nym even more in Siren's Fury, she wasn't the perfect cookie cutter heroine that you typically see in YA novels. She is determined and a bit desperate causing her to make a ton of stupid mistakes. But she learned from her mistakes through out the story, in the end her best strengths was her compassion and love for the people she cared about. It is ultimately what saves her life. It made her seem all the ore human to me.

We learn alot more about Rasha and Myles in this book. I adore Rasha, in all honesty I wouldn't even mind if Mary wrote a spin off all about her. I loved getting to see her and Nym's friendship flourish through out the entirety of this book. Myles is still the same, disgusting creep he was in Storm Siren, only this time around he wants to ''help" Nym save Eogan and Faelon. Myles is simply power hungry and the thought of a payout in the end is the only thing that actually keeps him going.

Siren's Fury started off slow and I began to loose interest. At about the half way mark things began to pickup and I didn't want to put it down. The world building is heavy, but necessary for the reader to know in order to understand what is happening. Mary is able to build Nym's world with out making the reader bored and want to put the book down.

Overall, I LOVED Siren's Fury, and now eagerly awaiting news on book three!

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** The Rating is overall from all the novellas. Several were 4 stars and the rest 3**

Turned at Dark (Shadow Falls #.5)

I was always unclear how Della was turned, we knew Chan was involved but not how. Turned at Dark takes you through the first few days of Della's transformation from human to vampire. It was short (28 pages kind of short) and got to the point. We also get to meet Lee, who Della is hung up on all through out the Shadow Falls series. I honestly felt bad for her, because we all know how strict her father was, and they seemed to have a decent enough relationship before all of this happened. I enjoyed this short story, but I felt like it was lacking something.

Saved at Sunrise (Shadow Falls #4.5)

I love Steve! I remember bits and pieces of the Shadow Falls series but I think I liked him back then too. Della's dream is to be part of the FRU (The supernatural version of the police/FBI) and when Burnett allows Della on a mission she is ecstatic, only Burnett also stuck Steve (A shapeshifter) on the case as well. Della believes it is to keep an eye on her, and resents to idea.

Della breaks my heart a little, because she was so in love with Lee and he broke her heart after she was turned into a vampire. But Della is so hung up on him that she spies on him a bit. Now, Lee has a fiancee and looks genuinely happy. But Della is just tormenting herself and won't allow herself the chance to let someone else in. Even Steve.

Through out the short novella, Della feels herself developing feelings towards Steve and she fights them because of Lee. This novella contains a lot of snark, a few kisses and everything I loved about the Shadow Falls books. I liked the mention of the other characters. Overall I really enjoyed this one.

Unbreakable (Shadow Falls: After Dark #.5)

I haven't officially met Chase yet, so reading Unbreakable will be kept in mind when I do. I can't tell you how choked up I got while reading this novella, Chase finally got the girl of his dreams and then he looses her and his family in a plane crash. I like Hunter's writing, so even though the novella is short it is packed with a mystery, seriousness and a bit of humor. I am looking forward to meeting Chase, and the boy he has become!

Spellbinder (Shadow Falls Novella)

I liked this one best so far out of all of them and I think it is more or less because there are more of The Shadow Falls characters in it then the other novels. In this one Miranda is competing to be the high priestess but things keep getting in the way. Perry left her. Other contestants are being murdered. Tabitha has it out for her. Nothing is going her way.

I loved Miranda is the other books, so getting a novella about her was pretty awesome! This novella was meatier then the others, so a whole let more goes on. Miranda learns something about her life that has to potential to turn everything upside down. I like Hunter's writing. Besides the serious moments there is some fun, and laughs that happen through out.

Besides Miranda we learn a little bit more about Della and Chase and Steve. As cold hearted as Della tries and attempts to be we know that she isn't. Della is obviously struggling with was Chase has done, and how to deal with it. Overall I liked this novella the best out of them all!

Fierce (Shadow Falls Novella)

I think Shadow Fall fans naturally hated Fredricka because she was the person who stood between Kylie and Lucas. But this novella gave me a new appreciation for the girl. She tries to be tough, and on the outside she is but on the inside she has her own pain and demons. We learn things about Fredrika that we didn't get to in the previous Shadow Falls books. Her past wasn't easy, but she came out on top of it all.

I think my only issue with tis novella was Cary, the pervy teacher. Why was their "friendship" allowed in the first place? I just feel like that was something Burnett would have been all over despite the issues that arose between the two. Which brings me to my next point about how much I love Burnett, he reminds me of a kick ass FBI "I am going to bust your teeth in" kind of guy and I just love that. But then he has his sweeter side that has been seen tons of times.


Overall I liked the whole novella collection and how it is together in one book. Reading it makes me miss Shadow Falls, and now I know I am going to be doing a reread soon!

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I remember being a new blogger and being presented with the chance to read Storm Siren. I was hesitant at first, I wasn't all so familiar with the publisher or the author and I was shocked that two months into blogging someone was asking us to review a book. Reading this series was on of the best bookish decisions I made. Honestly, this series will always be one of my favorite for a variety of reasons, and I am sad it is all over.

I don't want this review to be a big gush about how much I loved this book, but I feel like it is going to be. I have literal tears in my eyes as I write this review because I love this book. If this isn't series dedication I don't know what is. I have all the books so far, and ARC's of the first two books, and I am hunting down swag and the third ARC like mad.

I always talk about character growth in my reviews, and the change that all the characters went through from point A to point B is incredible. Nym started out as a slave girl who had no clue to how to control her power to someone who controlled her power and was willing to lay her life down for her people in selflessness. Eogan survived being invaded by Draewulf, and nearly dying multiple times (*growls at my book babe being hurt*) It was incredible.

I don't believe in spoiler reviews, so talking about Siren's Song is going to be difficult. But I am going to try my hardest.

At the end of Siren's Fury, Nym saves Eogan from Draewulf's hold. Which was a major plus because I love Eogan. So I figured that the romance in this book would explode. Like seriously, I been teased for two books. Third ones a charm. But nope. Eogan wants to protect Nym, Nym wants to kiss Eogan (after he almost dies for the umpteenth time) so there is tension going on. That I loved and hated it at the same time. So if you are expecting tons of romance like I was, you are going to be a little disappointed. But I love when the romance isn't the only focus. So much crazy stuff happens in this book (and by crazy I mean multiple heart attacks, I couldn't breathe kind of crazy.)

This book is packed with action. So if you like action this book/series is for you.

Overall I loved this book and entire series. I recommend it to everyone, and everyone who's I've known so far who has read it adored it as much as I do. I am going to forgive Weber for the multiple heart attacks and the emotional plain with cliffhangers because she has another series coming out that will probably bring me as much pain. But if I could give this book more then five stars, it would be getting it.

Review to come

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Oh my goodness. I was so worried I wasn't going to like Rebel of the Sands because of all the hype but boy was I wrong! I promise this review won't be a gush about how much I want to marry Jin, or for you to buy the book. (I'm trying to promise this but be warned: it's probably going to be just that.) I want to thank Rachel from Penguin Teen for this amazing opportunity!

First off, I love Amani's name. I debated for a few minute whether I should name my daughter that when I had a daughter, but that is a long way off so back to my review: That girl is so damn fierce. Typically you see the growth through out the book but she stays fierce through out it all. It is pretty amazing! On a personal sense I understand her desperation to leave her home. But Amani want to leave because she is soon to be wed to her uncle, who she despises. After her mother was hung her aunt and uncle took her in, and never let her forget the fact of her mother's death. They treat her horribly. I don't believe for one second that she wouldn't want to get out of it.

At a shoot out range one night Amani meets Fin (a handsom foreigner to the town of Dustwalk) under the disguise of a boy named the Blue Eye Bandit, the Bandit part sticking with her for the remainder of the book. Amani who is skilled with a gun hopes to win the prize money to escape Dustwalk and her fate. But when plans fail, unexpected ones arise and once lucky night Jin takes her with him, both leaving Dustwalk behind.

Hamilton did a create job with the world building. The history behind the world, the magical aspects and the djinni. It was a real interesting concept, especially when the Dijinni would procreate with humans and what was created. Everything was rich, and thoroughly described in a way that made sense. Especially the romance, there was no rush and it was nice with a bit of a slow burn to it.

That is all I am going to describe because then I am going to end up spoiling it. (and I really want you to read this book and not know everything because my review!)

Overall I adored Rebel of the Sands and can't wait for the sequel! It was perfect for those readers who love a romance, action, adventure, and culture in their stories, if I could I would be rating this more then five stars!

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So I've heard many mixed things about the first book in this series, but this one intrigued me the most. So I saw it on NetGalley and wished for it, and Disney granted my wish with access to the title. Once Upon a Dream was in no way horrible. It was good. But not as fabulous as I hope it would be. It was definitely an interesting take on Sleeping Beauty. (Please Note: I am not familiar with the princess movies and the Sleeping Beauty specifics)

We all know Aurora as the girl who pricked her finger and fell into a deep slumber until her true love kissed her awake. But what happens when her true love also falls into a deep slumber upon the kiss that should have woken her up? The story starts off right after the dragon is slained and Prince Phillip can swoop in and save the day. But things don't go according to plan. Now he is stuck in Aurora's dreamscape. A world where her reality is warped, and Maleficent is the savior of the lands and the people of the kingdom. We are lead to believe this for several chapters till we learn that Aurora is really in her dream, and her real body is asleep. In the real world Maleficent is the bad guy, not the savior.

The story was confusing at times, there was several times that I put it down to process what was being said. It was also rather long, and after seeing a trend I began to skim some. But what I noticed was Aurora's character growth through out the novel. She went from the sweet, innocent, naive girl who eventually took her fate in her own hands and stepped up to her responsibility.

There were some really cheesy parts that I couldn't help but giggle at. Whether is was something said, or done it really made parts of the book stand out. This is all I am going to say with out spoiling the book more. Once Upon a Dream was an intricate book, probably better read by someone who has patience. It doesn't feel like a four star book to me nor a two star. So I am going with three. Just a gut feeling this time. Read it for your self, maybe you guys with find something in it to love!

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Trigger Warning: Suicide

***This review also has spoilers***

It has been a day and half and I still can't find the words to write my review. Like whoa. I adored The Program and The Treatment and The Remedy, but I always wondered where this all actually started from. What started the suicide epidemic, what are the handlers? In the The Epidemic we see everything that is in The Treatment and The Program be born.

In The Remedy we learned the biggest shock of all, Quinlan is the closer for her own life. I remembered how shocked I was, and so pissed that I had to wait for The Epidemic to know more. But now Quinlan is on the hunt for who she really is, but things don't go as expected. In search for Dr. Pritchard to find her identity Quinlan gets mixed up with his daughter Virginia, who seems to be at the center of the suicide epidemic going on in her town. But whats the problem? After each suicide Virginia remembers none of it. Like a slate wiped clean. If that isn't deep enough Quinlan must figure out why both Virginia's and her own memories are being manipulated. With the help of Deacon, Aaron, and Reed Quinlan must end this once and for all.

Confusing, huh? It all makes sense in time, leaving you at the edge of your seat wanting to know more. Suicide is a very touchy subject for me, and Suzanne has managed to write 4 books about it and I have loved every single one of them. Especially the romance. and the dystopia. and everything.

*It was an interesting concept that started the epidemic, it was all social behavior. If this was all left alone it probably would have solved its self, there had been suicide epidemics in past history that resolved eventually. A behavioral contagion. The reasons there are no closers in The Program and The Treatment is because they were turned into handlers, and we get to see the first memory wiping, and everything we ached to see in the other two books. The ending, though good was heart breaking and did leave me teary eyed. But it all works out in the end. I am curious if this crosses over time frames with the other books?

That is all I am going to leave you with. This is a five star review, so I don't have much to say besides wanting to scream at everyone to read this book series. But so much love for Suzanne and these books, they are worth the time to read.

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Um. Wow. I really don't know where to start. I have never written a review when my emotions where this high. I've read a lot of Jennifer L. Armentrout books at this point, but none of them have left me feeling as hollow (Maybe? I don't know how I am feeling) as The Power did. I think I am just frustrated to know that I have to wait for the next book to know how this is all going to play out. But like I said. Wow. The Power was packed full of action, humor, heart break and a fragile romance leaving her readers craving more after the last page.

I had to impression this book was going to focus solely focus on Josie and Seth's search for the Titans, but it wasn't. Remember at the end of the last book in the Covenant series they abolished the breeding order? Giving halfs and pures the same status? Well that backfired. Big time. Now the half and the pures are pretty much killing each other. So besides Josie and Seth's original problem this one pops up in the background. Josie is focusing on her powers, training on how to use and control them, but there is also the fragile new relationship between her and Seth that is still blooming. But Apollo (with his great timing) tells them that they need to find the three remaining demigods (that are living on earth unaware of what they are) in order to defeat the Titans, with the help a very annoying and self absorbed Hercules.

I love Josie, and I think I like her more then Alex. She is shy, but assertive and bold when she needs to be. She is still new to everything in this world. For twenty years she was raised believed to be mortal. Not the daughter of Apollo. But Josie is holding her own considering. There were so many points in the first half of the book that I wanted to give Josie a hug and promise her that everything was going to be okay. She is like a puppy. But she also grows a lot as a character in this book. (I talked about it more below)

I will always love Seth but he killed me heart in this book. We all learned about his life through out the Covenant novels and The Return and it wasn't loving at all. Everything with Josie is new to him, the feelings, the waiting. All of it. Especially how he wants to protect her from everything. Seth thinks of himself so lowly, he thinks he doesn't deserve happiness or Josie. He can't accept that he has made mistakes and move past them. He thinks that they are still held against him. But his powers and hunger for aether (That Josie is full of) also get in the way of a lot of things complicating Seth's character a lot more.

For a bit in the middle of this book both me and Josie were heart broken. Seth tried to be a better person after an unfortunate incident and leaves Josie. But he just can't let her go and neither can Josie. This book is steamy. A lot more so then I originally expected it to be. In The Power Seth and Josie have taken their relationship further. I feel like they were doing it every chance they got, but that just what I think. I could be wrong. But like all other good things magic and the aether complicates it all. Overall, the romance in this book broke, mended and the broke my heart AGAIN.

Alex and Aiden also return in the book! Which was exciting because I wasn't expecting that. We also get some Josie and Alex interaction which seems strange but I loved seeing the girl of Seth's past and the one of his future together. I feel like the plot picked up when Alex and Aiden returned. The first half of the book focused on Josie's training and her relationship with Seth. The second half focuses more on the demigods and the Titans. Which wasn't necessarily a bad thing. Too much at once can be confusing. Armentrout also introduces us to a new character named Hercules. Yes, that Hercules (When you read the book you will realize why I italicized that) Every character was in agreement that Herc was a self absorbed, full of himself, cocky asshole. He was! But he was such a funny character to have thrown into an already interesting cast of characters.

We aren't going to talk about the ending because I won't accept it until I have book 3 in my hands. Armentrout just managed to shatter my heart into a million pieces (again.) But in the last scene of the book is my favorite, Josie is so fierce and pushing for what she wants. It's the character development that I was hoping to get from her in The Return.

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A Walk in the Sun was a really cutesy romance novel, that was perfect for a rainy day or beach day. (Or in my case work out days on the treadmill.) A Walk in the Sun is jammed packed with romance, loss, the desire to make things better, and so much more.

I really liked Rose's character. Currently she has the weight of the world on her shoulders. Her mother died, her father is in a deep depression and she has a farm to run. She is utterly alone in it all. Except for a few friends and her aunt Marty. With the hired help for the summer Rose should be able to have to summer off and to herself, until she meets Bhodi and their sudden connection. Though Rose's life was almost falling apart, she handled it well. She knew where her duties lied and didn't stray from them. Even with Bhodi around to help, she continued everyday like it was any normal day. Bhodi has been hopping from job after job since the time he was fourteen, leaving behind his alcoholic father. Little does he know that the sassy girl that he met on at the store, would be the girl whose family farm he would be working on all summer. A Walk in the Sun is told in dual point of view, which I enjoyed because both characters had their own stories besides the one that was being told.

The romance was cute and I enjoyed it. It wasn't too slow, but it wasn't insta love. There was a perfect balance. I found it really romantic how they both have the same dreams and one wants the other in on it. It was a little heart melting, with a bittersweet ending that I think all romance readers will enjoy.

All in all I really liked A Walk in the Sun, and will read more from Zink in the future. As I said, this book is perfect for a rainy day or if you are looking for a light read.