The Sculptor by Gregory Funaro

The Sculptor by Gregory Funaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was spectacular in a macabre way. I agonized along with the trapped characters and cringed at the graphic dismemberment. The use of history and famous sculptures really tugged at my stomach. The romance aspect was nice but I like how the author did not try to emphasize it as much as the plot itself. I will definitely be reading his next book.


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Lion's Heat by Lora Leigh

Lion's Heat by Lora Leigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I picked this book up and didn't realize it was number 21 in the series but I found it was still easy to  read however. I was deeply drawn to the characters and the emotions that Rachael's situation evoked. The romance was HOT, however it was not the finest part of the book. The intriguing plot and relationships between the characters were so well drawn out that I could not put the book down.  I will be going back to the store to get the other books in this series. Anyone who has a love of scifi like myself will like the genetic manipulation angle the author weaves throughout this story.


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Dark Lover by J R Ward

Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a beginning of a series, this book exploded out of the gate and gripped me with razor sharp hooks. My heart ached for Darius' plight. I loved how Beth was allowed to be a badass in her own right. Wrath's self denial and possessiveness? *swoon*.

There were moments in this book that gave me goosebumps and others that I was giggling out loud. A definite MUST READ.


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City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Of all of the books in this series, this was my least favorite. From the beginning the chemistry was off between Jace and Clary which was the whole reason I read this series to begin with. The villain was barely mentioned until the last chapter and of all the endings possible the one chosen seemed forced.

The twist with Simon's roommate was nicely done however and I liked that Simon was written as a very real teenage boy however the good points did not outweigh the bad in this book.

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Lover Unleashed by J.R Ward

I have always been a huge fan of J.R Ward. I've pushed copies of her books into the hands of my other bookworm friends insisting that they were not the stereotypical fare. So when Lover Unleashed came out I instantly bought the hardback copy at Wal-mart. This is something I hardly ever do. Mostly because I am running out of space to shove my books and hardbacks are usually more than the paperbacks in terms of money. My reading habit is pretty expensive, however I'm not huge into shoes so it all balances out.

I settled myself down in my "Reading Chair" and started reading and quickly ran into a problem. I. Didn't. Like. it. ...

I don't know if it was because I've never been too into the Payne character or if it was because Manny Manuello was also kind of a blah character. But he did not seem to fit the archetype she had started him with in the previous books.

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Additionally, the fact that he turned out to be another half breed with connections to Butch? Too pat in my opinion.

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But all in all this book just did not hold my interest. I am hoping that the next book will resolve the Blaylock / Qhuinn / Saxton triangle as well as get away from the creepy Butch / Vishous situation that happened in this book. I am crossing my fingers that her books go back to the characters we have grown to love. I would also like to see more interactions with Rhage and Mary as they were two of my favorite characters. Thoughts anyone?

Nine Words Women say (that men should know the meaning of)

A friend of mine sent this to me today and it made me laugh so I am going to share it with you.


NINE WORDS WOMEN USE

(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and

you need to shut up.

(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five

minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to

watch the game before helping around the house.

(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you

should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often

misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders

why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing.

(Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can

make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before

deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say

you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she

says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you

at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' . that will bring on a

'whatever').

(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying F– YOU!

(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning

this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now

doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's

wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.