Coveted (The Gaia Chronicles #2) by Grace White

Coveted is Book 2 in the Gaia Chronicles by Grace White

Summary:
Terra Materson knew moving to Atchison College would take some getting used to. But she didn’t expect to discover she had the spirit of an ancient goddess inside her. 

It’s a lot to process. Not to mention the four overprotective guys who have made it their mission to take Terra under their wing. But as her connection to Ross, Cael, Endo, and Sol intensifies, so too does her need for the truth.

Her protectors want to keep her safe. The witches need her power. And her new friends just want her to live a little. But as her hidden memories slowly return, Terra is left questioning who she can trust. Because with magic in the air, anyone could be an enemy and nothing may be as it seems...


** This is a Reverse Harem Story. **


Review
Coveted is the excellent edition to a very promising series! I love this series so far, and while it is clear that witchcraft is not something that Ms. Grace knows much about, she is able to write a pretty good book skimming the edges of the lifestyle.

Relationship Aspect
Ross is still my favorite! I believe that the relationship is progressing at a good rate, even though I want to drop kick Sol sometimes.

I would rate this an Infatuation – You would read this story every chance you could.
Rated:4/5 Stars

A Dance With Darkness (Otherworld Academy #1) by Jenna Wolfhart

A Dance with Darkness is Book 1 in the Otherworld Academy series by Jenna Wolfhart.

Summary:
I’ve always felt like an outsider. Until my eighteenth birthday, I didn’t know how true that was. First, I started seeing strange things. Then, the tips of my ears began to shift. Now, even touching something made of iron makes me sick.

Am I losing my mind?

When four mysterious fae males corner me in the street, they bring terrifying news: I’m not human. I’m a changeling, a fae swapped at birth.

Under their powerful yet infuriating guidance, I return to Otherworld to train at their academy and determine to which of the four faerie courts I belong. But there’s something much more dangerous than the four fae vying for my attention.

And if I don’t unravel the fae’s secrets, none of the changelings will survive. Including me.

** This is a Reverse Harem Story. **

Review:
A Dance with Darkness takes its readers on a wild ride! Stock full of Fae, magic, and love like no other. I love this kind of story, the kind that starts us off with your seemingly normal human girl until something happens or someone comes along and shakes things up. I definitely enjoyed this story!

Relationship Aspect:
As I am sure you know, as I have stated it enough in past reviews, that the foundation of a relationship is probably the most important part. I feel that the relationship between Norah and her fae males are progressing at a perfect pace. This book does have insta-connection vibe to it, but it does not overtake the mind of the characters and make them push the relationship along to fast. I feel like we got to know them pretty well by the end of the book. I am not sure I could even choose a favorite, Maybe Kael - he was someone Finn, I even liked Roarke with his quiet intensity and honor, he was a huge surprise as well.

I rate this an Obsession - Once you start you can’t stop. I recommend setting an alarm to let you know when to put it down

Rated: 5/5 Stars 

Cursed (The Gaia Chronicles #1) by Grace White

Cursed is Book One in the Gaia Chronicles by Grace White.

Summary:
It isn't easy being the girl who feels the world...

Isolation is all nineteen-year-old Terra Materson has known for the last six years. Hiding from the cruel whispers and judgmental stares of society, she suffers the pain of the world around her in silence. The air that moves … the water that flows …the fire that burns … the earth that grounds, Terra feels it all. Despite her grandmother’s insistence, it’s a gift, she knows it is nothing more than a curse in disguise.

When her grandmother dies, leaving her alone and guideless, she is forced to step out of the shadows and into the light. Atchison College is the perfect place for Terra to learn to live again. Until she meets four guys with strange connections to the elements that torment her.

Together they lead her on a journey to the answer she’s always craved: Who is she? But as Terra quickly realizes, the truth is far more than her head, and heart is prepared for...

** This Story is a Reverse Harem Story. **

My Review:
Cursed is a story steeped in magic and lore. You can not help but feel for Terra as she tries to learn about who or what she is and meeting roadblocks that impede her. I tend to enjoy stories that start with a normal girl - or a girl that believes she is normal. Then as the story progresses she learns she is anything but normal. This story provides me with everything I love in a storyline.

Relationship Aspect
As I have stated countless times the foundation of a relationship is extremely important, more so with Harem themed stories. Curse provides us with a slow steady paced building of the relationship between Terra and her Chosen. My favorite as of now is Ross with Cael and Endo a close second, Sol is someone I would have to learn more about before I can have an honest opinion of him.

I give this a rating of Infatuation – You would read this story every chance you could.
Rated: 4/5 Stars



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Voodoo Knights (Black Magic Harem #1) by Amanda Rose

Voodoo Knights is Book One in the Black Magic Marem Series by Amanda Rose

Summary:
Four dark and dangerous spirits haunt me.

They're black magic manipulators, voodoo masters—and they say they're here to be my teachers.

But can I really trust a man who turns into a cat? A motorcycle-riding jerk with a bag of souls? How about his top hat wearing friend or the weirdo that lives in the tree in my backyard?

Don't think so.

Then again, I might have little choice but to accept their help.

Somebody murdered my grandma and now that same somebody wants me dead, too.

These four guardians borrow their powers from mine:

Kriminal LaCoste. Samuel Baron. Sebastian GranBois. Zandor Red.

If I reject them, I'll be left alone in a world of monsters, magic, and madness.

** This is a Reverse Harem Story. **

My Review: 
Voodoo Knights is looking to become one of my favorite reverse harem series to date. Right from the start, I enjoyed it! I have read many a story that promises to be about magic and whatnot, but we never actually see anything. A good book about magic will go into the details and this one more than fulfilled its promise.

The relationship aspect:
As I have stated many times having a strong foundation in extremely important. Especially for the reverse harem genre. I don't really agree with who Sera gave her V card to, I personally would have chosen either Bastion or Zandor. Even Krim under the right circumstances because he was the first of them to actually open up to her even though he is supposed to be the asshole of the group. Though I guess if you were going to choose according to 'right place. right time,' then the voodoo god of sex is an excellent choice.

I really enjoyed this story and would definitely recommend it with the warning of it being a reverse harem story. I should also add that many stories lately seem to end just as you are getting into it, but this one was a decent length. Great Job Ms. Rose, if this is your first attempt at writing, you killed it! Thanks to this story I will take a chance on reading any other stories you publish in the future.

I give this a rating of Infatuation – You would read this story every chance you could.
Rated:4/5 Stars




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H.E.R.S (Tessandra Young #3) by Yalu Taylors

H.E.R.S. is Book 3 in the Tessandra Young Series by Yalu Taylors.

Summary:
A lot has happened to me over the last few months. I found out I was living a complete lie, my parents were fakes, everything I thought I knew about who I am, was nothing more than some sick scientist’s idea of an experiment. I was left hating the world. Then I met these really cool guys with superpowers. Hunter, Braydon, Quinn, Phoenix, Ace, Kalum, Declan, Zack, and Zayne.

I'm a superpowered woman, fighting the good fight, trying to keep my freedom. With the help of my boyfriends, I do everything I can to survive the harsh reality that is my life, enduring betrayals among our own, Government organizations chasing us and mad scientists messing with our minds.

One of my guys left me with a tough decision to make, but can I really walk away from someone I care about? Or can I find a way to live with his betrayal?

** This is a Reverse Harem story! **

My Review:So, H.E.R.S, it took a little bit to get into the series as if had been a while since I read the other two previous installments. Her use of twin nicknames was actually what help me remember which story and characters this series held. I enjoyed this installment as much as had the previous ones.


The relationship aspect:
As with all other reverse harem stories the foundation is extremely important. This series was a bit rushed in that part. I can see her having a strong connection to the Z-twins and Hunter since she knew them longer, but the connection with Ace and the jerk-twins came out of left field for me. With that said, the fact that they jumped into the physical part of the relationship so quickly is probably the most realistic part of the story. Sorry to say, but if we are being honest without selves, having all those good-looking guys hitting on you all the time, a girl can't help but be a bit weak. This is why the one-night stand is every girls' secret.

I rate this an Attraction – A promising Story, but nothing life-changing. You would read the sequel as more of a backup story when you run out.
Rated 3/5 Stars

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The Dark Calling - The Arcana Chronicles, Book 6 By Kresley Cole

The Dark Calling is Book 6 in the Arcana Chronicles by Kresley Cole.

Summary:
New intrigues, adventures, and stunning revelations fill the penultimate installment of #1 New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole’s electrifying Arcana Chronicles.

In a world teetering on the edge . . .
When Evie receives life-changing—and possibly game-changing—news, she has trouble believing it. Why doesn’t she feel any different? Is it possible someone she trusts might be lying?

With enemies at every turn . . .
Tensions seethe inside the castle of lost time as Evie starts to doubt her own sanity. Answers can be found outside their stronghold, but will Death help her find them—or prevent her from learning the truth about her future and Jack’s possible survival?

Darkness beckons. 

A mysterious, sinister power begins to affect the Arcana in its path. Forced out into the wasteland alone, Evie must depend on unexpected allies. But as a battle with Richter looms, can her new alliance defeat the Dark Calling before hell reigns on earth?


Review:
The Dark Calling is the perfect addition to the Arcana Chronicles. I enjoyed every minute of the adventure Ms. Cole brought us on. The only thing that sucked about this story is that by the end, I could not wait for the next book! I am team Death, so I am happy with how things ended, but I do feel back for Jack.

I definitely look forward to the next book and I would recommend this series to anyone and everyone!

I rate this story an Obsession - Once you start you can’t stop. I recommend setting an alarm to let you know when to put it down
Rated: 5/5 Stars

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Blood Magic (Ariel Kimber #3) by Mary Martel

Blood Magic is book 3 in the Ariel Kimber Series.

Ariel Kimber isn’t your average seventeen-year-old girl. She’s recently discovered she’s a witch with magic and is looking to find her place in a brand-new world. Her place in this new world is in a coven with seven guys.

After all of the horrible things she’s been forced to endure, Ariel was looking forward to building her new life with the family she’s found herself a part of and focusing on healing with Dash after what Chucky did to the both of them. After the blood that had been spilled, they all struggle to put those memories and the incident behind them. It’s easier said than done, though.

Quinton is plagued with guilt and the rest of them struggle with the fact that they almost lost one of their brothers and Ariel is left with a permanent reminder of the incident.

New bonds are forged, and just as things are starting to settle down again for Ariel and her coven, the Council of Elders makes its first appearance in Ariel’s life. And they don’t plan on going anywhere any time soon.

** This is a reverse harem series. **

This series is pretty much about a girl who finds out that she is a witch. Ariel up until recently had to deal with an abusive mother and a lonely life. She never thought that she was anything special, but now that she learns that she is indeed special; she's not sure that she likes it. On top of having to deal with the death of her 'mother', Dash being stabbed, and the seemingly endless guilt of Quinton Ariel also has to deal with the Council of Elders. All Ariel really wants is to find her father and she will do everything within her power to do it.


What I liked about the story: I loved how this installment gave us a more in-depth look at Julian and even introduced us more to Damien.


What I thought could have been better: There was a lot of inner dialogue but none of it helped us to understand Ariel's state of mind. She seemed to have glossed over a lot of issues that normally a person would have dwelt upon. For a 200+ book, it did not give us a lot of information, and I did not like how the installment ended where it did. No warning, no idea on how she even knew what she was doing, she went straight to blood magic.

I would give this an Attraction Rating – A promising story, but nothing life-changing. You would read the sequel as more of a backup story when you run out.Rated: 3/5 Stars

Audio Version:

Brothers of the Flame - Ariel Kimber Book 1 by Mary Martel

Brothers of the Flame is book one in the Ariel Kimber series, and it's about a young girl whose life has been filled with abuse, thanks to her mother. Ariel's mother, who was described as a gold-digger, met a man online and decided to move in with him. Mr. Cole luckily was unlike any of her mother's past boyfriends.

Use to being invisible Ariel has to deal with the fact that now she no longer is. Life in a small town, where everyone knows each other, makes Ariel's "new girl" status all the more evident, something she greatly detests.

Though Ariel's detestable life starts to change when she meets the Rude Tyson. From the moment he bumped into her and commented rudely her life changed.

*This is a reverse harem story, though it does not have any explicit scenes it does have swearing. *

** Normally I do not make reviews based on grammar issues unless it is so bad that it distracts from the story and I am sad to say this one did. More than a couple times within the book I had to reread sentences because my mind picked up a word that did not belong. However, if you could get past those type of mistakes this storyline was awesome. **

What I liked about the story:
I like how the storyline progressed at a good rate. There really wasn't very much filler information that I found boring.

What could have made the story better: (beside the editing issues I mentioned above.)
I actually really enjoyed the story, so no complaints on that.

This series has great promise and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the reverse harem genre, but I would warn them about the editing issues.


I rate this Attraction – A promising Story, but nothing life-changing. You would read the sequel as more of a backup story when you run out. It could also be classified as Light Reading as I did finish this story in one sitting. 
Rated: 3/5 Stars

Below you can find an audio version of this review:

Runes By Ednah Walters

Runes is about a Seventeen-year-old girl named Raine Cooper who is still recovering from losing her father in a plane crash. Raine is your average high school swim team teenager that likes to hang out with friends and have fun. Raine is also in-love with her childhood friend Erik who quietly feels the same. 

Raine's normal life comes to end when she meets Torin St. James - the mysterious new neighbor with a wickedly handsome smile and arrogant manner that makes her want to slap him.

Runes is a perfect blend of Norse Mythology, Magic, High School Drama, Death, and Possibilities. I thoroughly enjoyed this series and would highly recommend it to anyone who loves paranormal romances. 

Runes is the first book in a series of 7 full length novels. This series is completem so no waiting between books. 

I rate this book: Obsession - Once you start you can’t stop. I recommend setting an alarm to let you know when to put it down

Rated: 5/5 Stars

Existence By Abbi Glines

Existence is about a young girl named Pagan Moore who can see ghosts. Pagan could see ghost's for as far back as she could remember, and she learned quickly to never let on that she could see them. Normal people would think that she was crazy and the ghost would never leave her alone if they knew she could see them.

Seeing ghosts was Pagan's normal, however that changes when meets a ghost unlike any she had ever seen before. This ghost was special, he was as handsome as he was different. 

Pagan soon learns that the world she lives in is not as black and white as she had once believed, especially since he seems to be more than just a ghost.

This was an extremely easy world to get "pulled" into and stay in. I have read this one and book 2 and 3 in 3 days; one book a day. For me, this story held a nice blend of high school drama and supernatural intrigue. 

I fully enjoyed this series and I have re-read it multiple times, both in print and audio versions. This series has found itself on my top ten list!

I rated this book: Obsession - Once you start you can’t stop. I recommend setting an alarm to let you know when to put it down

Rated: 5/5 Stars

Insatiable Darkness (Vigilant) by L.M. Preston

Insatiable Darkness is a short novel and can be read easily in a single sitting. The story is about Emvee a teenage girl who was forced to move to a new town because of her parents work. She soon learns -by eavesdropping on a conversation between her parents, that the reason for their move was not as clear-cut as she had first believed. This knowledge has led to a "need" in Emvee to know what is truly going on. It didn't take her long to realize that she may have bitten off more than she could chew.

*** Insatiable Darkness is the prequel to a new series that has yet to be published. ***

Forewarning, my review will be heavily based on storyline and plot, I will not ever mention grammar or spelling issues unless it is so bad that it distracts me from the overall tale.


What I liked about the story:
This is an interesting start to a promising series. I can't wait to learn more about Emvee and her coming trials. I have personally read many stories that take mythology and bend it to be used in many different ways, but I can honestly say that Insatiable Darkness bends mythology in a way I have not yet read. She had perfectly blended the idea of science and magic together so well that the idea was believable (if magic ever existed I could totally believe this could happen!) Emvee is a strong kiss-ass heroine that does not fall apart in the face of danger, she kicks it in the gonads!


Things that I believe could have made the story better:
The beginning of the story did not seamlessly bring me into it, it took the first chapter and some of the second before I could comfortably say I was all in. Once I was able to connect with the story I was sufficiently 'pulled in'. Though I do wish Ms. Preston could have expounded more on what a Soul Trainer is and what its purpose was.


The book did its job as a prequel and has left me wanting to know more about Emvee, her friends, and the dangers she will no doubt come to face.


I rate this light reading... You can finish this part within a few hours.
Rating: 4/5 Stars

Below you can find an audio version of this review:

Touch the Dark by Karen Chance Book Review

Touch the Dark is the first installment of the Cassandra Palmer Series. This author has managed to maintain the Top 5 of my favorite author's list since 2006. I don’t know about you, but I love a good supernatural story with a bit of action adventure with a side of romance. This series has all of that and more.

Cassie, as she is known to her friends is a clairvoyant and she can also communicate with spirits. She was raised in a vampire’s household until she ran away. It is non-stop fun, action, and a bit of angst. Warning: Cassie is known to be a bit sarcastic, hopeless, and a wee bit ditzy.

This book can boast vampire politics, time travel, the Fae, shapeshifters, mages, and ghosts. This series is a one spot stop for all your supernatural creatures needs.

I bow down to the creative mind of Karen Chance and wait impatiently for her next Cassie Palmer release. Reap the Wind is due for release on November 4^th 2014.

I rate this book as: Obsession - Once you start you can’t stop. I recommend setting an alarm to let you know when to put it down
Rated 5/5 Stars

I end this entry post with, I would defiantly recommend this book to others, no if and or buts about it. 

Please leave a comment with your opinion if you have read this book as well, I would love to know how much you either loved or hated it!