Ever Other Day

Title: Every Other Day

Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Published: Egmont USA

First thing: I was pulled into this book. Nothing could stop me from finishing this book. Every element in this book told me how much Kali were hurting and how much her thirst to kill needed to be satisfied. In some aspects I was drawn to her element and pain. I loved this book which drew me closer to understanding her thirst to kill and hunt the essence of evil. Even though some of you think that this book is all about how much pain she is in, how much she needs to survive, and that she is in an angry tide, that we forget that she is a person trying to keep the balance between light and darkness.

Summary: ‘Kill…kill…I need to kill’ For Kali life is hard and full of evil lurking into the depths of darkness. She is sixteen and with that comes a price that she never knew she had; One minute she is human the next few hours she is something of supernatural essence; a demon-hunter.  Her destiny is something beyond what she dreamed would ever happen. Friend’s lives are in danger, her own family deceived her, and at the end she is alone.  As she finds out her destiny little bits and pieces of her past emerge up to the surface as she fights towards that inner thought of her voice telling her to ‘kill…kill.’

One moment Kali is human the next she is a demon-hunter for a thirst to kill the supernatural. One day she sees a person marked by one of the supernatural creatures. Kali draws the symbol to her, but she must survive the mark as a human. Will she make it, will she be able to survive the mark as a human or will she fail?

In an effort to survive she also finds out her condition and what makes her a demon-hunter.

Last thing: The author, Jennifer did an amazing job with the plot, the characters, and each element. I for one connected with Kali and how much she needed to fight in order to satisfy her cravings for killing creatures that humans are afraid of. One thing that I liked about this book was how much DNA was used in a biomechanics of supernatural creatures. It intrigued me how she incorporated the DNA into science and how much supernatural forces can become a dominate answer to anything. If you love supernatural, women who kick-ass and fight the supernatural, or maybe you love to read about DNA…this is a book for all.

Blood

Title: Blood

Authors:  K.J. Wignall

Published:  Egmont USA

First thing: For starters I didn’t know what to expect from this book. Sometimes the title of the book will give away what is written in the book, but not this time. IN this book I was intrigued that an author turned a vampire book to an adventure between a destiny and romance. Something’s of this book that jumped out of me was how supernatural this book was wrapped in. Second thing was I thought this book was wrapped in a bloodbath, but sorry to disappoint no gore. The third thing that I noticed was that Will became a vampire to reach his destiny. What was interesting about this book was how it was like a domino. When one piece falls the others fall together and most of the domino pieces were about his past recollecting and emerging for the readers to understand just what happened to him.

Summary: “Will is a vampire in danger. Heir to the Earl of Mercia, he was brutally attacked and buried in the thirteenth century before he was able to assume his title. Perpetually sixteen, Will’s life has been lonely. He leaves his tomb every so often, adapts to the present day, feeds his bloodlust, and never gets close to anyone. Until now. Waking from a twenty-year slumber, hungry for the blood that sustains his undeath, he meets Eloise—but can’t bear to make her his next victim. Drawn to a girl he can never have, but whose fate seems bound with his own, he feels the need to protect her. But Will has an enemy who will stop at nothing to find him . . . and he’s closing in. . . .(goodreads)”

Last thing: Although the title of the book looks awesome, this book deceived me. Some ways this book deceived me was that it wasn’t what I expected. I expected a dash of heat, more romance, and a vampire with attitude, not a vampire who is feeling sorry and thinking that being a vampire is a curse. One last thing is that Will slumbers in his tomb for centuries at a time. Which I never heard of a vampire hibernates every so often in centuries although this book is a traditional vampire book, it did not connect to me in a way that most books do. In another way he finds trouble and falls in love with a human girl. Although this book gives an edge I did not like it. Most vampire books that I have are something of what makes a vampire and not hibernating. Yes there are some moments when this book had an awesome combat. As a result I will read the trilogy to this series.

I do want to thank  Egmont USA for accepting my request.

For my grandmother

Hello my fellow peeps


I just want to give a love and joy to my grandmother. Today is her b-day... 'Happi B-day gram grams. I miss you and love ya. Wish you were here. From your favorite granddaughter

Today is a special day for someone that is special to me; my grandmother. Today is her b-day and no matter what I will always have to be reminded that she is not here today, instead in heaven singing her songs and dancing her way through life. I know that she is watching over me dancing with me and showing how much she loves me. One day I shall be by her side and no matter what danger lurks around we will conquer together. Here is a letter for you Gram Grams

Dear Grandmother,

Thank you for being there when I needed you, for loving me as your granddaughter, and always know what I needed. I love you and no matter what I will be there by your side as a living person until my death sings. I know that in heaven you are dancing, knitting, and singing your songs with your piano.   I just wish I had more time to tell you how I feel and maybe my journey will continue with you. I just wish that sometimes you are here helping me, but I know that you are. I love you Gram Grams.

Thank you for being the best Grams ever

For all that has lost a loved one in your past it is only the beginning. Yes I know how do you know and what could you possibly know that it is just the beginning.  In my mind death is a second journey and each day that you live brings you closer to the person. In the end when time calls you, your loved one will be waiting at that tunnel to guide you through the dangers, backstabbers, and the sharp life. It is not the end; always rejoice to have known them, no regrets, and always know that they are in heaven smiling down to you saying that “I am proud of you.” I know because I had two people pass away; my grandmother and father.

Yes it does get easier over time and know that you are not alone. I give my love and hope to all that have passed on for you all. They love you and will never turn their backs on you.

Title: The Gaslight Dogs

Authors: Karin Lowachee

Published: Orbit Hachette Group

First thing:

Beautiful written, the language and the constant description made this book amazing. Karin made this book come to life as I became part of the character’s and gasps with the characters as some of the character’s revealed secrets. The concept of this book was different and creative. This book kept me wondering if this war will ever end, if there could be peace, and love.

Summary:  Aniw is a spiritwalker while Jarret is a solider and also a spiritwalker; he does not know that he is a spiritwalker. Together their paths come together by Jarrett’s father. In every corner and every surface he must be able to face his greatest enemy and he is branded as an outcast.  Jarret has to master his greatest enemy; his own self as part of the spiritwalkers. The people become antsy and feisty as the war comes. The war cast dark shadows up into the north with beautiful artic lights to the sounds of nature, and the beauty of the north, but that war is coming, coming to destroy everything of that place. Will Aniw and Jarret be able to stop the war or will they be the destruction of the people?

Last thing: Although this book has meaning and understanding you must first begin to understand both worlds and then shall you truly understand them; even though this book was written beautifully. The ending wasn’t that great. Karin could have done a better ending. The ending did not fit with the book and it became too chaotic, but overall the book was powerful. For all those who love spirits, love the language of Canada Inuit, and the feel for journeys on end. This book is recommended for you.

Caleb The Shadow Wrangler

Title: Caleb The Shadow Wrangler

Authors: Sarah McCarty

Published: The Berkley Publishing Group

First thing:

Alright ya’ll this book was amazing; not just working and protecting their asses from a feud of werewolves, but they are cowboys living the highlife. There is action, suspense, and love from the brothers that will stick together. In the end the cowboys are vampires searching for anything and everything to make sure that their lives are safe.  In the end the book kept me up all night long, keeping my brain piled up with ‘what happens next’? I would recommend this to anyone that has romance under that heart of yours, loves it when a man protects his love, and loves vampires that are hot, sexy, and keep you from your real world. This book and I state that this book kept me from my real world…so pick up a copy and go into their fantasy were you will meet them, understand that they are living like true cowboys, and know each character.

Summary: 

Three rogue brothers, McClaren werewolf pack, and a beautiful woman name Allie. Allie is determined that she is in love with Caleb Johnson who is in love with her.  Caleb is left to questions, answers, and the love of a woman. Did he make the right choice to let his love Allie stay with him. This is dangerous time and that danger is heading to them. He has but one choice and that is to protect her in the end, but will it be enough to save her life?

Last thing:  

After reading this book all you have left is the romance. This book is one that I loved as it was written beautifully. The language of dialogue was in perfect synchronized and the character’s personalities showed throughout this book and you get a taste of what each of them. Although it might seem at first slow in the first chapter, you better buckle you seat, put on that cowboy or cowgirl ride, and get ready for a book that bucks and kicks with amazedness.  This book is a must read for all those who as I said love sexiness, love, and romance.

love within the stronghold wind

I run into the strong hold, but would that be enough? I turn my head as the green pastures signal a new life. I look around and feel that one heartbeat. Where are you? I ask into the wind. That one beautiful heart is longing for my touch. I try to break free from this bond that tears me apart. I watch the sun set silently; the colors splash and painted into the sky.

Caution is the only thing I know, but be dammed if that is all I know. For the love of caution is so much stronger in my taste buds. I run, but to where do I run? I wish upon the stars that protect this night sky. Once upon a time my life is like a mirror-glass. This is it as I turn around and find that one heart again. What do I tell her? What do I tell her? For I am only wind as I gently kiss her skin; a bead of water gently flows down her skin. I wonder if this is my life. Where do I go? Who will ever hear me? I am in love; in love with this human. OOO how I wish it is easy.

I am only the wind, but if only I can touch her. Showing her how much she is missing in my world. I throw my head back and laugh. She turns around wondering what that noise is. I think about her; about how much her touch is like a beautiful tower; strong yet with the essence of a woman’s touched. I try calling out to her, but she will never see. How could any human see wind? My touch drips and slips away from her. I am transparent and no love can ever bring me alive. I watch her above these clouds as everyone down there continues with their lives. What am I supposed to do? Who do I turn to?

Native American Novel

Title: People of the wolf

Authors:  W.Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear

Published: January 15th 1992

first thing:
After reading a beautiful piece of language art; I fell in love with this book. The brilliant language and the story of the Clovis people captured my heart, my soul, and mind. I felt as if I belong with the characters; as if my heritage was told from their side. This book will keep you reading none stop and wondering if they will ever make the dream journey.

Summary:
This book is about a little boy of sixteen having a dream about another place for his people to live. His name is Wolf Dreamer; he was giving a dream from the wolf. The wolf helps guide him towards the wondrous place. He embarks on a journey to which his tribe is either against him or with him. Those that are with him journey through unimaginable things. While those that are against journey through treacherous landmarks trying to survive. Each step they take is another step that could lead them through that wondrous place or send them back to the dangers.

last thing:
If you love Native American history this is the book to read. It not only shows you the path, but it creates this longing of understanding just how beautiful Native life is. The authors did a wondrous job of creating their heritage through their artwork, how they did things, and what Native life really means. This series is about trusting yourself, to stand up for yourself, and never losing that sight of your spirit within that animal.