The Dresden series is one of my favorite series. This book is number 16 in the series.
Recap: Harry Dresden is the only wizard listed in the yellow pages of the greater Chicago area. He has a knack for finding trouble, but usually with the best of intentions in mind. He has a group of trusted friends that are a rag-tag bunch. The amount of sarcasm dripping from this book is great. I tend to be sarcastic myself so I can relate.
These books are sci-fi genius. You have the fae, Greek Gods, and batman in training. Temple dogs, hidden portal ways, mercenaries, trolls, fallen angels, archangels, and swords of faith also make an appearance. Then to add just a little more (if you can handle a little extra), Harry gives birth...yes birth. Hooked now aren't ya??
Go enjoy a little bit of Dresden! And if you haven't divulged in the series yet...start at the beginning. It will SO be worth it.
Hope you enjoy a good book today!
~Judi
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
The Breathing Series- Rebecca Donovan
This trilogy was amazing. Within the first 100 pages I was angry, cried, laughed, and totally fed up. I couldn't put the books down and ended up reading the trilogy within 1 week.
Background: Emma Thomas is living with her aunt and uncle because her father passed away and her mother chose to deal with this by way of drugs and alcohol. Her best friend is Sara McKinley and she's the only one who knows Emma's secret. Then Evan Mathews comes to town. There is an instant connection between the two but Emma is trying to conceal her secret from him.
This series covers a lot of tough issues: abuse, love, trust, suicide, and the consequences of your actions. Alcohol and drug use are a large part of the series and draws a lot of attention to the issues associated with these activities. They are good eye-opener books that I think every teenager and college student should read.
This is an odd love story, of sorts, but it's hard to walk away from. You see a great amount of character development throughout the series. Just when you think you have it all figured out, yet another twist is thrown in.
The three books are Reason to Breathe, Barely Breathing, and Out of Breath. They are excellent books that keep your attention all the way through.
Hope you enjoy a good book today!!
~Judi
Background: Emma Thomas is living with her aunt and uncle because her father passed away and her mother chose to deal with this by way of drugs and alcohol. Her best friend is Sara McKinley and she's the only one who knows Emma's secret. Then Evan Mathews comes to town. There is an instant connection between the two but Emma is trying to conceal her secret from him.
This series covers a lot of tough issues: abuse, love, trust, suicide, and the consequences of your actions. Alcohol and drug use are a large part of the series and draws a lot of attention to the issues associated with these activities. They are good eye-opener books that I think every teenager and college student should read.
This is an odd love story, of sorts, but it's hard to walk away from. You see a great amount of character development throughout the series. Just when you think you have it all figured out, yet another twist is thrown in.
The three books are Reason to Breathe, Barely Breathing, and Out of Breath. They are excellent books that keep your attention all the way through.
Hope you enjoy a good book today!!
~Judi
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
No Place like Oz & Takedown Twenty
Since the last blog I have read 5 books. Three of these 5 are a part of a trilogy. This particular post will be focused on the first two books I read.
No Place Like Oz by Danielle Paige is a prequel to the book Dorothy Must Die. I have read the Oz series as a child and thought I would like to see the other side, so to speak. In this book I could not stand Dorothy. I realize the author was attempting to establish a feeling of contempt for Dorothy, otherwise why must she die. But OH MY GOODNESS! She was the epitome of a petulant teenager. It took a lot for me to get through the book because I could not get past this character. I will, however, read the next book once I've had a bit of a break from Dorothy. After all, I need to see if there is any follow-through. I know why she must die, I now need to know if she does.
Also, the background and setting for the book was a bit different. However, there was a different ruler. The course of time was apparent and addressed, so that helped.
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich was a great book, as expected. If I've said before then I'm sorry but this series is a great read. Everyone should read these books. They are light, entertaining, and quick reads. If I am in the mood for a pick-me-up these are my go to books. This book is number 20 in the series. I already have my name on the hold list at the library for #21.
This book contains crazy old ladies dating and placing curses on people, run-away giraffes (yes giraffes), henchmen, and old (should-be retired) mobsters. What more can ya ask for?
Hope you enjoy a good book today!
~Judi~
No Place Like Oz by Danielle Paige is a prequel to the book Dorothy Must Die. I have read the Oz series as a child and thought I would like to see the other side, so to speak. In this book I could not stand Dorothy. I realize the author was attempting to establish a feeling of contempt for Dorothy, otherwise why must she die. But OH MY GOODNESS! She was the epitome of a petulant teenager. It took a lot for me to get through the book because I could not get past this character. I will, however, read the next book once I've had a bit of a break from Dorothy. After all, I need to see if there is any follow-through. I know why she must die, I now need to know if she does.
Also, the background and setting for the book was a bit different. However, there was a different ruler. The course of time was apparent and addressed, so that helped.
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich was a great book, as expected. If I've said before then I'm sorry but this series is a great read. Everyone should read these books. They are light, entertaining, and quick reads. If I am in the mood for a pick-me-up these are my go to books. This book is number 20 in the series. I already have my name on the hold list at the library for #21.
This book contains crazy old ladies dating and placing curses on people, run-away giraffes (yes giraffes), henchmen, and old (should-be retired) mobsters. What more can ya ask for?
Hope you enjoy a good book today!
~Judi~
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