WoW - Fix Me

Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we just can't wait to get our sticky fingers on.



Title: Fix Me
Author: Rune Michaels
Release Date: December 6th 2011
Synopsis from Goodreads

Orphaned as a child, terrorized by her abusive brother, and haunted by memories, Leia feels exposed, powerless, and vulnerable. When her tormented mind can stand it no longer, she escapes to the zoo, where she finds shelter and seeks refuge. The zoo is a sanctuary: a protective space for families, and a safe place for the traumatized to forget. But can she ever feel safe? Can she ever forget?

Once again, Rune Michaels brings us a harrowing psychological drama that raises questions about the very nature of humanity. This chilling tale will challenge our preconceptions of family, memory, and self, leaving readers wondering, are we the pinnacle of evolution—or are we just animals on display?

ZOMG?!! The zoo is a protective space for families? Wait ... WHY? HOW? WHEN did this happen? DO the monkeys protect us? Does that Zoo Keeper dude who wants to get women live there? Can someone tell me what all of this means?!!!

And what do we say when a book leaves us with too many questions and not enough Planet of the Apes jokes?

Must have NOWS!
We needs it!!
We wants it!!
We can't lives without it!!

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Destined by P.C. & Kristen Cast: Review

Destined (House of Night 9)
By P.C. Cast & Kristen Cast
Published Oct 25th by St. Martins Press
Pick up you copy today at Amazon, B&N, or your local indie!

Synopsis borrowed from Goodreads:

Breathing hard, Aurox stood there over the bodies of his vanquished enemies. He turned to Neferet.

"Very good," she said in her emotionless voice. "Let us leave this place before the authorities descend."

Aurox followed her. He walked heavily, his hooves gouging furrows in the dirty alley.

Weak. He felt weak. And more. There was something else.

"What is it?" She snapped at him when he hesitated before entering the car again.

"I do not know. I feel--"

She laughed. "You don't feel at all. You're obviously overthinking this."

"Yes, Priestess." Aurox got in the car and let the world speed past him.I do not think. I do not feel. I am a weapon.


Zoey is finally home where she belongs, safe with her Guardian Warrior, Stark, by her side, and preparing to face off against Neferet -- which would be a whole lot easier if the High Council saw the ex-High Priestess for what she really is. Kalona has released his hold on Rephaim, and, through Nyx's gift of a human form, Rephaim and Stevie Rae are finally able to be together -- if he can truly walk the path of the Goddess and stay free of his father's shadow.

But there are new forces at work at the House of Night. An influx of humans, including Lenobia's handsome horse whisperer, threatens their precarious stability. And then there's the mysterious Aurox, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous teen boy who is actually more -- or possibly less -- than human. Only Neferet knows he was created to be her greatest weapon. But Zoey can sense the part of his soul that remains human, the compassion that wars with his Dark calling. And there's something strangely familiar about him . . .

Will Neferet's true nature be revealed before she succeeds at extinguishing Light? And will Zoey be able to touch Aurox's humanity in time to protect them all? Find out what's destined in the next thrilling chapter of the House of Night series.

Darkfallen's thoughts:

First I am going to start by saying that since we are in book 9 now I'm not going to go into the whole "synopsis" deal that I normally would with a review. Instead I'm just going to hop into the important parts.

Which is explaining why this is only getting 3 stars...

So don't get me wrong I have been in love with this series for a LONG time now. I have eagerly devoured each and every book...and then cried for more. This series has been nothing short of amazing. However this installment is my least favorite.

and here's why...

First there seems to be a pattern with, not only this series, but all long series that in my mind alternates between an action packed cliffy book to a bridger/builder book and back again. While I LOVED the book 8 in this series is was very much a bridger book. So that stands to reason that this book should knock me out of my seat, right? Well for me it just felt like another bridger book, paving the way for the next. Which really wouldn't be a bad thing except...

There is simply to many POV's going on in here. It left me having a hard time connecting to any one character. I am usually all for switching POV's but reading a book from 8 different angles was a little rough. I said it before in the last book and I'll say it again now...i really DON'T like the story from Neferet's POV and I wish it wouldn't happen. But then there is also Zoey's, Stevie-Ray's, Rephaim, Auxor's, Kalona, Stark, Lebonia's POV's as well! It's just a bit much. I liked this series better when we only heard from the main 4 characters.

Lastly...and you shouldn't read this because it might be a little bit of a spoiler...

Why oh WHY are they trying to find a way bring Heath back? Yes I loved him. Yes I cried my freaking eyes out when he died. I wanted to kill someone to bring him back. But that was what, 3 or 4 books ago? I've morned, I've moved on, and so should the authors in my opinion. Why does Zoey HAVE to be the victim of a love triangle? Why can't she just be in love and happy with Stark and maybe one day make the cutest damn warrior/priestess babies? Please or PLEASE I am begging you...let Heath rest in peace and let Zoey & Stark have their HEA.

The End...

Lymi...



Heart of War by Lisa Darling: Review

Heart Of War
By Lisa Beth Darling
Published Nov. 21st by Moon Mistress Publishing
Pick up your copy at Amazon today!
Synopsis borrowed from Goodreads:
Inside the Heart of every Warrior breathes the Soul of a Hero--even within The Heart of War.

Meet Ares God of War, the greatest Warrior the world has ever known. He's moody, grumpy, dominant, ravenously sexual, and above all, built like a Greek God.
Suspected of killing his Daughter in-Law, Psyche, and long in exile from Olympus, the solitude of Ares' island is interrupted when Magdalena MacLeod a brash and sometimes manipulative Fey washes up on Ares' island after believing she's been shipwrecked. It's not mere fate that has brought the unlikely couple together yet it may be what tears them apart.

Branded with a golden chastity belt bearing the mark of Cernunnos, Celtic God of the Forest and Death, Alena has been on the run from her husband the Great Horned God for 200 years.

When the Olympians discover her presence on Ares' island, they send Apollo to the island while Ares is away with orders to bring her to Olympus. Diplomatically winding her way out of immediately going to Olympus, when Ares returns and with nowhere to turn, Alena strikes a bargain with the God of War--her virginity for his protection.Ares sees a sweeter deal; her in his bed and himself back in his rightful place on Olympus even if it means turning Alena over to Zeus.
After Alena proves herself to Ares in battle and his bed, the God of War must choose between his Divinely Dysfunctional Family, his pride, and Alena. Get lost in this sweeping dark saga battling Ancient Gods while falling in love with Ares God of War and Alena MacLeod. Ares and Alena share a love that will rock the world from the heights of Olympus to the Celtic moors, but will it be enough? Will love triumph, or will revenge and rage win the battle for the Heart of War?

Darkfallen's thoughts:

Wow that was one hell of a ride. Or more like a journey to the end of the earth and back;)

First I want to start by saying that I am going to try and write this review without spoilers...so I apologize a head of time for my annoying vagueness;)

Alena has been on the run her whole life desperately trying to outrun her fate to marry Cerunnous. (A Celtic half man/half beast God) For the last 7 years she has lived in a camp in Africa. In some of the worst, most unimaginable Hell's, but to her it is a small price to pay if it means she is not married to him.

Ares, the God of War, has been living for hundreds of years on his island ever since he was exiled by his father Zeus for killing Eros wife Psych. That's right, Ares was convicted of killing his own sons wife! So Ares has lived a life of war and sex with his 8 women slaves on his island in relative peace until a strange women washes up on his shore.

Where did she come from? Who sent her? Who is she?

These are all question he wants answers to after finding Alena's lifeless body on his beach. The last thing Alena remembers is boarding a boat, and now she is covered in sand in the arms of some strange man that is yelling at her. Soon they will both learn their fates weren't at all what they thought them to be, and maybe it's time to stop running from them.

This book was one editing session away from being Kresley Cole IAD good. There were typo's galore on every page! But in the end you will see that I still gave it 4 stars...because the content was great! I also felt this book should have been split into two books. It was extremely long and at times the length was intimidating. Take me-->a girl that reads on average 5 books a week, sometimes more. This book took me 5 days to finish. For me that is insane! But there are plenty of plot twists and climax points that this could have easily been split into two books.

HEY! Get your mind out of the gutter!!!

And speaking of gutter...I was under the impression that this was labeled an "paranormal erotica", but I feel it is more of a "paranormal romance." Here is why...for one thing there is an actual PLOT here. One that by far out ways the hot sexiness. Also there are a LOT of graphic rape and abuse scenes in this book which can in now way, unless you should be locked in a prison, considered a turn on. With that in mind I would also like to say that this is not for the faint at heart.

Overall I can't wait to read the next book and if you think you can handle the violence I say you should give it a go...you won't be disappointed;)        

Lymi...