Tremble picks up shortly after Toxic leaves off. A lot happens in this book and it was great to get deeper into Denazen and not only how it all began but also what they have been up to. I will attempt this with no spoilers but be warned…it might be tough.

Kale is back with Denazen but Dez has no idea what has happened to him and although she has tried to dig up what she could on Kiernan that could help she has continued to come up empty handed. Because Alex and Jade (yes, her) have made it their mission to get Dez back to her old life, she finds herself at a nix rave. While there, something (or someone) catches her eye. In typical Dez fashion, she follows and happens to find that the person is Kiernan. After a bit of a confrontation, Dez happens to come face to face with Kale…but not the Kale she knows. As Alex joins the party it becomes very clear that something is off. Kale keeps referring to Kiernan as Roz and tells him Dez is Kiernan…the person responsible for his memory loss and accident.

With all of the stuff with Kale going on, Dez is also dealing with the side effects of the Supremacy project. She has begun to show signs of decline and everyone knows they need to find the cure soon. Through an informant Ginger has working at Denazen, they find that Cross has started a third Supremacy trial called Domination. Because of the success, Cross has declared the “old” model obsolete and has assigned Kale and Kiernan the task of eliminating all of the Supremacy subjects. At the same time, Dez and the Underground are hunting them down to try to bring them in to safety.

Again, Dez never changed from being the tough, funny, and sarcastic character despite the fact that her world is falling apart. Kale was different because of the circumstances but underneath it all he was still Kale. Dez’s relationship with Jade and Ginger seem somewhat strained but they all work together for the greater good. I guess that makes her a better person than me because I’m not sure I would be able to be in the same room with either of them after their actions in book two.

I enjoyed the third installment of the Denazen books and found myself unable to put the book down. Accardo does a wonderful job of moving the story forward, revealing some of the secrets, and keeping the characters true to who they are. I am looking forward to the next book to see how things go for Dez and Kale. I am also curious about how Alex’s life will be impacted and knowing how this book ends, am very interested in finding out more about the secret Cross revealed (no spoiler but for the record, I have my own theories on this one).

Plus One is a fun and sexy story that is a super quick read but gives you enough character development and story to really enjoy it. The whole friends to more in a book has always been one of my favorites and it is easy to get right into it with Olivia and Ian.

Olivia is sick of the dating scene and just happens to have a bunch of weddings she has to go to over the next few months but no date. Enter Ian. Ian and Olivia have been friends for a long time as she happens to be best friends with Ian’s sister Emma. When he takes Emma’s place to make the “emergency” call during one of Olivia’s dates, he finds out about the weddings and offers to be her “plus one”. Never mind that he has secretly (or not so secretly to some) been in love with Olivia and the second he offers to do it, he starts to wonder if he is setting himself up for some serious heartbreak.

I loved reading the banter and seeing the relationship that Ian and Olivia had. It started with the first phone call and carried all the way through the book. Also, when they finally do get to the sexy times…perfect. Even I may have to claim Ian as one of my favorites…just saying. He’s smart, sexy, and wants more than just a hook up…he wants the whole relationship thing with her.

If you are looking for a quick and easy read, this may be the one for you. For me, characters make the story and sometimes with a shorter novel it is tough to do. Not so here, Walsh does a great job of creating a believable story along with some great characters.

Review to come.

As a warning, my review will not do this book justice so I will tell you to just read it. I give it 5 stars but honestly, I would give more if I could.

For me, a good book gets me invested in the characters and this one pulled me in from the first sentence. There is so much I want to say but won’t because I want everyone who reads this book to experience the story for themself. The story switches between the point of views of Nastya and Josh. Both have had things happen to them that are completely out of their control and I couldn't help wanting to know all of the secrets right away but Millay does a wonderful job of spacing everything out along the way. This isn't one of those boy meets girl and everything is puppies and rainbows. This is a story that shows life isn't perfect and things happen but sometimes, with a lot of work, family, support, etc., people can heal (or begin to heal).

Every last character introduced in this book is someone I want to know more about. The Leighton’s, Josh Bennett, Nastya, Drew, Clay,….they all have a story and Millay intertwines their stories beautifully to create a story that I was unable to put down. I probably highlighted more in this book than I have in a while and I have a feeling this will stay on my favorites shelf for a very long time.

All the feels with this one.

I am sitting here wondering what the heck I am going to write that will do this book any kind of justice. This story had everything that makes reading a book one of my favorite things to do. Eleanor and Park are not those perfect teenagers with perfect lives that meet, fall in love and live happily ever after but that is really what makes this book.

It is 1986 and Eleanor is living with her mother, 4 brothers and sisters, and her step-father after having been away for a year. Eleanor will do what she needs to in order to survive and I loved that about her. Park is one of those kids that is on the fringe…not popular but also not at the bottom of the food chain. He completely recognizes it and even realizes that his life could be worse if it weren’t for kids like Eleanor.

Her first introduction to Park was awkward and somewhat humiliating…being the new kid and trying to find a seat on a full school bus – definitely not a fun situation. He eventually takes pity on her and the situation and tells her to just sit down. With that, the uncomfortable silences eventually turn into sharing of comic books, music and then eventually more.

This story about how these characters fall in love is wonderful and with the switching point of views we get glimpses into the heads of both Eleanor and Park which I thought was important. Where Eleanor was tough and at times putting up walls, Park was trying to tear them down and really get to know her.

When I say I had all the feels with this book, I’m not kidding. The range emotions evoked by this story and these characters was almost ridiculous and that is why this will stay on my favorites list.

4.5 stars

Please excuse my rambling if this review gets to that point but listen up - I liked this book more than book one and that rarely happens with a second book in a series...if you liked book one I am going to go on a limb and say you will definitely want to get moving on this book if you haven’t read it already.

Elisa is now Queen of Brisadulce due to the death of Alejandro. Along with the title, she has inherited a kingdom that is recovering from war and she is put in the position where she must make decisions that are the best for her people and not necessarily always what she wants. This book has a lot of action and is fast paced but it also includes the politics that Elisa has to face in trying to run the kingdom and through all of that it is very clear she is developing into a strong woman without losing who she really is. At the heart of the story, Elisa is still trying to figure out what it means to be the bearer of the Godstone and how to manage/use the power. Because of her role as the bearer and the Queen she has some enemies (seen and unseen) that forces her to consider who she can really trust as well as how she rules the kingdom.

Ximena and Mara are part of the inner circle that help her to navigate the politics of the Quorum as well as the Court. In addition, Belen makes a return and there are new characters introduced. With Belen I was happy to see his and Elisa's relationship eventually shift back to how they used to be before he betrayed her. I found the characters were all well done and helped push the story forward so that it didn't just focus on Elisa. Storm is great – I found myself annoyed with how much of a smartass he was but Elisa started to give it right back to him which I loved. It was clear he was really only doing what was best for him but there was a definite shift in his purpose and role by the end of the book.

I need to spend some time on Hector…I honestly didn't remember him from the first book. Whether that was because he wasn't in it too much or I was stuck with Humberto – I don’t know. Regardless, I love him.



Hector clearly takes his responsibility of protecting Elisa very seriously and along the way it becomes clear he has developed feelings for her. She, of course, doesn't always see it so clearly but it was there. I loved how honest he was about their fate due to their roles and who they are. My heart broke a little when they were on the island having a conversation about what could/couldn't happen between them. I also love that Elisa decided to stand up and tell Hector what she wanted. The relationship between them is definitely based on friendship and respect.

It is clear to see that Elisa has grown throughout the novel. By the end of the book, she has made some clear decisions about what she will do for the kingdom as well as for the people she loves. She has a lot resting on her shoulders for a seventeen year old but there were still moments of levity and she can deliver a sarcastic line with the best (which I appreciate). Elisa has a rough road ahead of her and will have to face some things head on but it seems like she is prepared to do that and I am definitely looking forward to diving into book three to see what happens.

Anyone who enjoyed book one will definitely enjoy this one as well and if you haven’t started this series yet and like fantasy, definitely check it out.

Well that was interesting. I'm not sure what this means for book 4 but now I am intrigued.

First Comes Love was a nice little surprise. I have to admit, I have put off this book mainly because of the cover – I’m not a huge fan. Since reading the character descriptions, it really doesn't work for me. Despite that, the book quickly drew me in with some wonderful characters and a good story.

Gray is a closed off guy who happens to be taking classes at the Mesa Community College when he crosses paths with Dylan. Mostly he notices her because she is doing something odd and is very different from the “typical” Phoenix girl. Out of curiosity more than anything else, Gray approaches Dylan and so begins the start of their relationship.

I loved Gray – yes he is moody and cynical but it was what made him such a great character. He and his family have experienced a horrible tragedy and because of it, he decided it was easier to put up walls and withdraw. It was wonderful to see the shift in him throughout the novel and his growth was perfectly done. Add to this a man who listens to good music and can play the guitar and I’m sold.

I liked Dylan as well and the way she approached everything was refreshing. I just didn't understand why…yes there was the paragraph about how she grew up in a small town but I wanted more information about why she felt the need to wander so much. Even the conversation Gray had with Dylan’s mother implied something more was there but I didn't get to hear her story as much…and I wanted to.

The book switches between Gray’s and Dylan’s point of views and Kacvinsky does a great job of bringing the reader into the minds of both characters. Dylan spends a lot of time trying to break down Gray’s walls and Gray spends a lot of time trying to figure her out. Over time, they get to the point where they are seeing each other constantly and realize they are more than just friends.

This was a quick read with an engaging story. I will definitely be picking up book two in this series to see how things go with Gray and Dylan. If you haven’t read this one yet, definitely check it out.

This review can be found on my blog, Fic Fare.