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Resignation is the second installment in the young adult dystopian series, called Worlds Apart. It has been compared to Divergent and The Hunger Games, and I think that while there may be some parallels, there was enough difference in the plot that the author made this book her own. The first book took a while a to build up on the world building, but by the end of the story I had a good picture of this unique world. As you will recall, the world is set up with an outer sector, which is the poorest, an inner sector, and central, which is like the capitol. So I was in a pretty good place to start reading the second book. The last book left off at a very action packed place, so I expected to be dropped right into the action in Resignation, but the author kind of eased us into it.
This is a series that you must read in order, and I would suggest reading books 1 and book 2 pretty close together. I spent a little bit of time in a couple of places of Resignation, trying to remember why something was relevant or where someone/something fit in from the first book. Nessa is still a bit closed off and harder to read. She guards her heart and her feelings fiercely. Ty seemed a bit different than he did in book one. I still liked him but there is a love triangle as predicted from the first book, and I expected to be more upset about it. I thought Ty would be the clear cut winner for me, and now I am not so sure. And not really because of Garret, but more because of Ty himself. I wanted to decide on my feels centering Garret, but it was hard because he wasn't in this book as much as I would have liked. The book is split between Nessa, Ty and Garret's point of views, and Amanda Thome did a very nice job at not making the 3 POVs confusing.
I liked Resignation, but probably a little bit less than I liked the first book. It just felt like it was missing something. It didn't feel quite as intense and gripping as the first story did. It is still interesting and I still want to read on to find out what the heck is going to happen after that crazy cliffhanger. The worlds apart series has the feel of a classic dystopian. I also love the new covers for the books. If you love dystopians, I think the worlds apart series is one that you should check out. It has action, adventure, a bleak and extremely fascinating world and a love triangle that has me uncertain on which side to pick. Check it out.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Resignation is the second installment in the young adult dystopian series, called Worlds Apart. It has been compared to Divergent and The Hunger Games, and I think that while there may be some parallels, there was enough difference in the plot that the author made this book her own. The first book took a while a to build up on the world building, but by the end of the story I had a good picture of this unique world. As you will recall, the world is set up with an outer sector, which is the poorest, an inner sector, and central, which is like the capitol. So I was in a pretty good place to start reading the second book. The last book left off at a very action packed place, so I expected to be dropped right into the action in Resignation, but the author kind of eased us into it.
This is a series that you must read in order, and I would suggest reading books 1 and book 2 pretty close together. I spent a little bit of time in a couple of places of Resignation, trying to remember why something was relevant or where someone/something fit in from the first book. Nessa is still a bit closed off and harder to read. She guards her heart and her feelings fiercely. Ty seemed a bit different than he did in book one. I still liked him but there is a love triangle as predicted from the first book, and I expected to be more upset about it. I thought Ty would be the clear cut winner for me, and now I am not so sure. And not really because of Garret, but more because of Ty himself. I wanted to decide on my feels centering Garret, but it was hard because he wasn't in this book as much as I would have liked. The book is split between Nessa, Ty and Garret's point of views, and Amanda Thome did a very nice job at not making the 3 POVs confusing.
I liked Resignation, but probably a little bit less than I liked the first book. It just felt like it was missing something. It didn't feel quite as intense and gripping as the first story did. It is still interesting and I still want to read on to find out what the heck is going to happen after that crazy cliffhanger. The worlds apart series has the feel of a classic dystopian. I also love the new covers for the books. If you love dystopians, I think the worlds apart series is one that you should check out. It has action, adventure, a bleak and extremely fascinating world and a love triangle that has me uncertain on which side to pick. Check it out.
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Love on the Ledge is the second book in the new adult contemporary romance series, On the Verge. Each book is a standalone. When I joined the blog tour for Love on the Ledge, I didn't realize that it was the second book in the series. So I was a little wary, because while I have read series out of order and even skipped books a couple of times (not on purpose!), I do enjoy reading series in order more. But I have to say that Love on the Ledge read fabulously as a standalone book. I was never lost, and everything was fully explained. I didn't feel like I was being dropped into a world where the background was laid in another book. I can't wait to read more by Zoraida Cordova.
Love on the Ledge takes place in the weeks before a big family wedding. I loved how big of a family this was too. There were tons of cousins all around the same age. I was a little jealous, I think that would make family gatherings so much fun. Like an instant group of friends. Although, like I saw in Love on the Ledge, just because you are cousins and the same age, doesn't mean that you will get along with everyone. There is bound to be a mean girl in the group somewhere.
Love on the Ledge is told entirely from Sky's point of view. She is going through some pretty big life changes when the book starts. Her long term boyfriend cheated on her, and she is facing a potential career change, so she is in transition throughout the story. I really liked getting to know Sky. I loved that she was her own person and she had no problem doing what she wanted to do. Even with her meddling mom. And then there is Hayden. Hayden makes my heart skip a beat. I wanted to see some chapters from his point of view because he is just so darn loveable and sweet. Seriously, he is the best of guys.
It broke my heart when he told his story of how being the good guy has gotten him trampled over in the past. I was rooting so hard for him and Sky. It seemed so effortless when they were together. And that is something that you want to hold on to. Love on the Ledge is a great romance book. There is just enough drama to keep it interesting, but overall this is a really nice romance. I want to see more of Sky and Hayden! Give them another book! And if you have not checked out the on the verge series, start with Love on the Ledge.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Love on the Ledge is the second book in the new adult contemporary romance series, On the Verge. Each book is a standalone. When I joined the blog tour for Love on the Ledge, I didn't realize that it was the second book in the series. So I was a little wary, because while I have read series out of order and even skipped books a couple of times (not on purpose!), I do enjoy reading series in order more. But I have to say that Love on the Ledge read fabulously as a standalone book. I was never lost, and everything was fully explained. I didn't feel like I was being dropped into a world where the background was laid in another book. I can't wait to read more by Zoraida Cordova.
Love on the Ledge takes place in the weeks before a big family wedding. I loved how big of a family this was too. There were tons of cousins all around the same age. I was a little jealous, I think that would make family gatherings so much fun. Like an instant group of friends. Although, like I saw in Love on the Ledge, just because you are cousins and the same age, doesn't mean that you will get along with everyone. There is bound to be a mean girl in the group somewhere.
Love on the Ledge is told entirely from Sky's point of view. She is going through some pretty big life changes when the book starts. Her long term boyfriend cheated on her, and she is facing a potential career change, so she is in transition throughout the story. I really liked getting to know Sky. I loved that she was her own person and she had no problem doing what she wanted to do. Even with her meddling mom. And then there is Hayden. Hayden makes my heart skip a beat. I wanted to see some chapters from his point of view because he is just so darn loveable and sweet. Seriously, he is the best of guys.
It broke my heart when he told his story of how being the good guy has gotten him trampled over in the past. I was rooting so hard for him and Sky. It seemed so effortless when they were together. And that is something that you want to hold on to. Love on the Ledge is a great romance book. There is just enough drama to keep it interesting, but overall this is a really nice romance. I want to see more of Sky and Hayden! Give them another book! And if you have not checked out the on the verge series, start with Love on the Ledge.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
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3.5/5
The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest was an easy sell for me. It was something a little different than I normally read because it is a period read, the cover is gorgeous, and I was told it was a blend between Swan Lake and Robin Hood. Umm, heck yes! Please sign me up. I really enjoyed The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest for all of those reasons and more. I thought the writing was absolutely beautiful. It felt lyrical. I don't say that about books often because most of the time because that isn't something that normally jumps out at me. Writing can be good, great, bad or even powerful, but Melanie Dickerson's writing spoke to me in a different way than most books do. It felt like it had movement and life within it's words. It really was beautiful.
The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest is a unique mixture of young adult and adult. I think it will appeal to readers of all ages. It took me a little bit of time to adjust to the story telling and pace of the story, but once I did I flowed right along. Odette lives a pretty privileged life compared to most people in her village, but she is such a caring person that she is always looking out for others. Even if it means breaking the rules to help them. You see, Odette is a poacher in the forest. (This is where Robin Hood comes in.) She sneaks into the forest in the dead of night to poach a couple of animals and gives them to her poor neighbors. The other aspect to the story is a really wonderful romance. And who does the romance involve? The new forester, of course. And he is intent on capturing the town poacher.
The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest would make a great movie. I could so easily see it playing out on a big screen as I was reading it. Melanie Dickerson is a very vivid writer. It was one of my favorite things about the book. There is a religious element in the book, but I thought it fit great in with the time period and was handled very well. The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest has lots of layers in it. I really liked the way all of the different storylines played off each other and wove together. This is a really nice clean romance with adventure woven in, that will appeal to all ages of readers.
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3.5/5
The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest was an easy sell for me. It was something a little different than I normally read because it is a period read, the cover is gorgeous, and I was told it was a blend between Swan Lake and Robin Hood. Umm, heck yes! Please sign me up. I really enjoyed The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest for all of those reasons and more. I thought the writing was absolutely beautiful. It felt lyrical. I don't say that about books often because most of the time because that isn't something that normally jumps out at me. Writing can be good, great, bad or even powerful, but Melanie Dickerson's writing spoke to me in a different way than most books do. It felt like it had movement and life within it's words. It really was beautiful.
The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest is a unique mixture of young adult and adult. I think it will appeal to readers of all ages. It took me a little bit of time to adjust to the story telling and pace of the story, but once I did I flowed right along. Odette lives a pretty privileged life compared to most people in her village, but she is such a caring person that she is always looking out for others. Even if it means breaking the rules to help them. You see, Odette is a poacher in the forest. (This is where Robin Hood comes in.) She sneaks into the forest in the dead of night to poach a couple of animals and gives them to her poor neighbors. The other aspect to the story is a really wonderful romance. And who does the romance involve? The new forester, of course. And he is intent on capturing the town poacher.
The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest would make a great movie. I could so easily see it playing out on a big screen as I was reading it. Melanie Dickerson is a very vivid writer. It was one of my favorite things about the book. There is a religious element in the book, but I thought it fit great in with the time period and was handled very well. The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest has lots of layers in it. I really liked the way all of the different storylines played off each other and wove together. This is a really nice clean romance with adventure woven in, that will appeal to all ages of readers.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
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Spelled is one of those books where I fell in love the first time I saw the cover. I have always loved The Wizard of Oz, and I have been loving fairy tale re-tellings, so I knew this would be a match made somewhere over the rainbow for me. And I was so right. Spelled is so much fun that I want to pick it up and read it again right now. Betsy Schow has taken a classic tale that is already so fantastical and turned everything on its' head. Who you know as good might turn bad and vice versa. And Betsy was not satisfied with just the land of Oz, so she took all kinds of fairy tale worlds and created a delightful mashup.
Dot, or Dorothea is a the princess of the Emerald city, and because of a curse-gone-wrong on all the major fairy tale families long long ago, she isn't allowed to leave the castle. Someone in her line of women is rumored to be more powerful than all and will burn the world to the ground. That sounds pretty serious. Dot might have a tendency to come across as a little shallow and a lot spoiled, but given her sheltered life I wasn't too surprised. But I was pleasantly surprised to meet the real Dot along the course of her journey. And the real Dot is a treat. Spunky and brave and very, very kind. I loved her. And I loved Kato and the whole gang.
One of my favorite parts of reading Spelled was waiting to meet new characters and see where they would fit in in this crazy rendition. Nothing was as it seemed and I learned quickly to expect the unexpected. Fans of all ages will thoroughly enjoy Betsy Schow's imaginative re-imagining of Dorothy's adventure. Dot, Kato and a few others set out to right a curse, and the adventure it takes us on had danger, familiar faces, prophecies, and all sorts of fun. I would have liked to have a seen a bit more romance, but what is there is not rushed. No insta love in this tale. I think there will be more on that front in the next book. And I was so, so excited to see that there will be another book. And the action and adventure won't die down in the second book, if the ending of this one was any indication. Spelled is a great read. One that I would recommend to all fans of Fairy Tales, Young Adult, and the Wizard of Oz. I can't wait to see more from Betsy Schow!
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Spelled is one of those books where I fell in love the first time I saw the cover. I have always loved The Wizard of Oz, and I have been loving fairy tale re-tellings, so I knew this would be a match made somewhere over the rainbow for me. And I was so right. Spelled is so much fun that I want to pick it up and read it again right now. Betsy Schow has taken a classic tale that is already so fantastical and turned everything on its' head. Who you know as good might turn bad and vice versa. And Betsy was not satisfied with just the land of Oz, so she took all kinds of fairy tale worlds and created a delightful mashup.
Dot, or Dorothea is a the princess of the Emerald city, and because of a curse-gone-wrong on all the major fairy tale families long long ago, she isn't allowed to leave the castle. Someone in her line of women is rumored to be more powerful than all and will burn the world to the ground. That sounds pretty serious. Dot might have a tendency to come across as a little shallow and a lot spoiled, but given her sheltered life I wasn't too surprised. But I was pleasantly surprised to meet the real Dot along the course of her journey. And the real Dot is a treat. Spunky and brave and very, very kind. I loved her. And I loved Kato and the whole gang.
One of my favorite parts of reading Spelled was waiting to meet new characters and see where they would fit in in this crazy rendition. Nothing was as it seemed and I learned quickly to expect the unexpected. Fans of all ages will thoroughly enjoy Betsy Schow's imaginative re-imagining of Dorothy's adventure. Dot, Kato and a few others set out to right a curse, and the adventure it takes us on had danger, familiar faces, prophecies, and all sorts of fun. I would have liked to have a seen a bit more romance, but what is there is not rushed. No insta love in this tale. I think there will be more on that front in the next book. And I was so, so excited to see that there will be another book. And the action and adventure won't die down in the second book, if the ending of this one was any indication. Spelled is a great read. One that I would recommend to all fans of Fairy Tales, Young Adult, and the Wizard of Oz. I can't wait to see more from Betsy Schow!
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Witches and Vampires and Demons, oh my! Something Witchy has them all and I loved it. I haven't read a vampire book in a long time because I was kind of on vampire overload two years ago. I have been sort of burnt out on them lately, but Something Witchy reminded me how much I used to love them. To be fair, Something Witchy is more of a witch coming of age story than it is a vampire tale.
Ember doesn't know she's a witch, and 13`2Q`all of a sudden things start happening. Her long time friend starts acting weird and stalkerish, and then she meets Nathan. Jack was a huge jerk. I know he used to be Ember's friend, but we never got to see that good side of him. I kind of wish he was normal at the start of the book so we could witness him turning "bad", but we only see the creepy new version of him so I had no problem hating him right off the bat. Ember is whisked away by Nathan really early on in the book because he is trying to protect her and she certainly does not make it easy on him. She has some major trust issues. On one hand I really appreciated her skepticism and self preservation mode, but on the other hand I could tell that Nathan cared about her and was being so genuine and I just felt bad for the guy.
I liked that all of the characters pointed out how oblivious Ember could be when it came to Nathan, because it certainly seemed that way. I thought anyone would be able to tell that he was crazy in love with her, but she seemed to just not get it. The romance between the two of them was bumpy and rocky and anything but instant. I loved watching them interact and progress towards more than friends. Just to get her to admit she had feelings took forever! So when it finally did happen I wanted to cheer. I really like Nathan. I might like him a little more than I like Ember. But we will see in the next book because it is a battle between the two of them for my favorite. Ember is just so spunky that you can't help but love her.
I am interested to see what she tells her friend Kim, because she was gone for over a week with no explanation, but that wasn't addressed in this story. And I really want to know what Tyler is! And I can't wait to find out just how powerful Ember's powers will be now that her bind was lifted and she fully came into her powers. Can you tell how excited I am to read the second book? I thought Something Witchy was captivating and it set the stage for an awesome series! I think I am really going to love the mystics and mayhem series. Something Witchy was a great start to a really promising series. I can't wait to see more Nathan and Ember.
Ember doesn't know she's a witch, and 13`2Q`all of a sudden things start happening. Her long time friend starts acting weird and stalkerish, and then she meets Nathan. Jack was a huge jerk. I know he used to be Ember's friend, but we never got to see that good side of him. I kind of wish he was normal at the start of the book so we could witness him turning "bad", but we only see the creepy new version of him so I had no problem hating him right off the bat. Ember is whisked away by Nathan really early on in the book because he is trying to protect her and she certainly does not make it easy on him. She has some major trust issues. On one hand I really appreciated her skepticism and self preservation mode, but on the other hand I could tell that Nathan cared about her and was being so genuine and I just felt bad for the guy.
I liked that all of the characters pointed out how oblivious Ember could be when it came to Nathan, because it certainly seemed that way. I thought anyone would be able to tell that he was crazy in love with her, but she seemed to just not get it. The romance between the two of them was bumpy and rocky and anything but instant. I loved watching them interact and progress towards more than friends. Just to get her to admit she had feelings took forever! So when it finally did happen I wanted to cheer. I really like Nathan. I might like him a little more than I like Ember. But we will see in the next book because it is a battle between the two of them for my favorite. Ember is just so spunky that you can't help but love her.
I am interested to see what she tells her friend Kim, because she was gone for over a week with no explanation, but that wasn't addressed in this story. And I really want to know what Tyler is! And I can't wait to find out just how powerful Ember's powers will be now that her bind was lifted and she fully came into her powers. Can you tell how excited I am to read the second book? I thought Something Witchy was captivating and it set the stage for an awesome series! I think I am really going to love the mystics and mayhem series. Something Witchy was a great start to a really promising series. I can't wait to see more Nathan and Ember.
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*A note about the series, and how the ordering works. This was something that confused me...is it the elements of chemistry series or the hypothesis series? Answer:
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By now it is no secret that I am absolutely IN LOVE with Penny Reid and this series. It is just wonderful. I think all fans of new adult and romantic comedies should read it. But instead of a normal review I am just going to give you 5 reasons why you need to read Elements of Chemistry.
Reasons to Read this series:
- Yes, it is told in a serial format, but each of the parts really feels like a novel. I don't know how Penny Reid does it but her writing is so descriptive and her characters are so fleshed out. It's very impressive what she can do with 130-230 pages. Capture felt like a full length novel, and I didn't want it to end!
- The characters. Oh my, Martin and Katy. Oh My. I can't even tell you how much I loved them. And no don't make me pick who I loved more, because I can't do it. They are just the most interesting mix of nerdy, sweet and sexy, and frustrating.
- The romance. This should be number 1, because holy co valence bonds, is the romance hot. And perfect for the two of them. Their bickering is just as intense as their attraction. I totally didn't see some parts of this book coming, so I won't ruin the story for you, but through it all...the drama the sexy times, the fun times, everything, the romance is always top notch. I am so in love with Martin and Katy.
- This story is laugh out loud funny. I love nerdy humor, and this is some great nerdy humor. And awkward humor, and just plain funny moments. This book had me smiling.
- Quality Writing. I read a lot of books. Hundreds of books a year, and I have seen all kinds of writing. But I will say this. Penny Reid can writer her butt off. She knows how to write great characters, great romance, with a great plot, and her timing for humor, for drama and everything in between is perfect. I am such a fan of every single book I have read by her. One of my favorite authors. If you love yourself, you will read this book.
*A note about the series, and how the ordering works. This was something that confused me...is it the elements of chemistry series or the hypothesis series? Answer:
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3.5/5
The Enchanted Rose is the first in a young adult paranormal magic series, called Misty Hills. Misty Hills is the mysterious town that Vivian is shipped off to after her mother passes away and her father freaks out at the idea of being a single father. (which is pretty crappy in and of itself.) But the result is that Vivian is dropped in the middle of a huge mystery basically. It was a cool little opener to what looks like it will be a good paranormal and magical series. The book was a little short, so it read like an introduction to this family curse. You don't get a ton of answers because the questions really pile up. Vivian is quite the inquisitive teen, but you do get some answers. Just enough to pique my interest into wanting to read the second book.
It was refreshing to see a book featuring a younger ya heroine. I feel like lately we have been seeing 17 and 18 year olds all over the place and the end result is that the book falls somewhere between young adult and new adult. But I loved that Vivian was 16 and a sophomore in high school. And the book was fitting of her age group. There is almost no romance in this story, but possibly the hint of more to come later in the series. That was a real winning point for me with The Enchanted Rose. I am normally a huge fan of romance, but given how brisk and quick this book read, I felt like any romance would have been really rushed and I don't want that. Perhaps the next books will be a bit longer than 150 pages and will have more time for a romantic connection to develop.
The Enchanted Rose was focused instead on figuring out just what the heck was going on with Vivian's long lost family. No one wanted to give her any answers, which was crazy. I don't know how they expected her to arrive with the way things were and not start asking questions. I loved how insistent Vivian was. She did not give up. And her plucky attitude was ta huge thumbs up for me The mystery and story of The Enchanted Rose was interesting as well, and I am excited to see where Nadia Nader is going to take the story. The book ends with a slight cliffhanger, so I think the second book will pick up right where this one left off. There are still plenty of mysteries to be solved, and I hope in the next book we see more of Hunter. I have a guess as to what his secret might be, and I can't wait to find out if I am correct. If you like mysterious young adult paranormals, this quick read might be just the ticket for you! You can read it in a short few hours, so check it out and see if this series is something you will enjoy.
*I also love that my ebook copy of The Enchanted Rose had the book summary at the start of the book. I think this is something that all ebooks should have. It is not as easy to flip an ebook over mid-reading and check the summary if you forget what the book is about. I loved being able to read what the book would be about before I started. *
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3.5/5
The Enchanted Rose is the first in a young adult paranormal magic series, called Misty Hills. Misty Hills is the mysterious town that Vivian is shipped off to after her mother passes away and her father freaks out at the idea of being a single father. (which is pretty crappy in and of itself.) But the result is that Vivian is dropped in the middle of a huge mystery basically. It was a cool little opener to what looks like it will be a good paranormal and magical series. The book was a little short, so it read like an introduction to this family curse. You don't get a ton of answers because the questions really pile up. Vivian is quite the inquisitive teen, but you do get some answers. Just enough to pique my interest into wanting to read the second book.
It was refreshing to see a book featuring a younger ya heroine. I feel like lately we have been seeing 17 and 18 year olds all over the place and the end result is that the book falls somewhere between young adult and new adult. But I loved that Vivian was 16 and a sophomore in high school. And the book was fitting of her age group. There is almost no romance in this story, but possibly the hint of more to come later in the series. That was a real winning point for me with The Enchanted Rose. I am normally a huge fan of romance, but given how brisk and quick this book read, I felt like any romance would have been really rushed and I don't want that. Perhaps the next books will be a bit longer than 150 pages and will have more time for a romantic connection to develop.
The Enchanted Rose was focused instead on figuring out just what the heck was going on with Vivian's long lost family. No one wanted to give her any answers, which was crazy. I don't know how they expected her to arrive with the way things were and not start asking questions. I loved how insistent Vivian was. She did not give up. And her plucky attitude was ta huge thumbs up for me The mystery and story of The Enchanted Rose was interesting as well, and I am excited to see where Nadia Nader is going to take the story. The book ends with a slight cliffhanger, so I think the second book will pick up right where this one left off. There are still plenty of mysteries to be solved, and I hope in the next book we see more of Hunter. I have a guess as to what his secret might be, and I can't wait to find out if I am correct. If you like mysterious young adult paranormals, this quick read might be just the ticket for you! You can read it in a short few hours, so check it out and see if this series is something you will enjoy.
*I also love that my ebook copy of The Enchanted Rose had the book summary at the start of the book. I think this is something that all ebooks should have. It is not as easy to flip an ebook over mid-reading and check the summary if you forget what the book is about. I loved being able to read what the book would be about before I started. *
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*Note: this review will contain minor spoilers for book 1. If you have not read Seduce yet, you can check out my review of it HERE*
3.5/5
Savor is the second book in the new adult paranormal romance series, called the Succubus Kiss Series. You do need to read this series in order, but the prequel novella is currently free, so grab it and give it a try! Seduce and Savor are each really quick reads and Savor picks up right where Seduce left off, so you can read them back to back in about a day. I loved how many paranormal creatures there were in the first book, and in this book we get to add even more to the mix. You might recall from my review of Seduce that I loved that the city had four main supernatural nightclubs and each one was centered around catering to another paranormal type. In Savor we get to journey to a new one of the clubs, called Potion #9, the witch night club. I love the different atmospheres that Jennifer Snyder describes in each of the clubs.
Our whole gang of characters needs to ask a certain witch for help. At the end of the first book, Kenna was infected with a wraith. And in Savor she is trying her hardest to get rid of it. Wraiths are pretty deadly so the pace of Savor was very fast and kind of frantic as they rushed to try and save Kenna. The wraith made this book feel darker. The dreams really creeped me out. I would hate it if I knew every time I went to sleep, this awful nightmare (that was real!) was waiting for me. I felt really bad for Kenna, but the dreams really added to the atmosphere of the book.
Savor is a super quick read, and was a good second book to the Succubus Kiss series. We got to know more about Randal and Sage, both of whom seemed like mysterious and guarded characters in the first book. They still are, but we are slowly learning more about their pasts. And Jennifer Snyder has more than a few twists and turns up her sleeve in Savor. I didn't see the ending coming at all. It does leave things hanging, so beware of that, but the books have been coming out in pretty quick succession, so hopefully we won't have to wait too long to see what is going to happen next. The Succubus Kiss series is a great one for fans of paranormal romances that feature a variety of paranormals. It is a quick, fun read.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs