More UPDATES!!!

YES!!! I know, I KNOW! Ive been really slow at updating! But i've been really busy lately with school. Here are the books ive read since my last update!

Title: Red Queen by: Victoria Aveyard
Genre: High Fantasy
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

All I'm going to say is and I quote.... 'holy plot twist'!
Fantastic work Aveyard! Had me engrosed the whole time!

Title: Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes
Genre: High Fantasy
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Oh, man this book had me on the edge of my seat! Its been a while since i've read this but i remember that it was awsome!

Title: Stolen Songbird by Danielle L. Jensen
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Really enjoyed this book! It was entertaining and kept me engrosed the whole time.

Title: The Black Mage Apprentice by Rachel E. Carter
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

another fantastic book by Rachel! even though it was extreamly fast pace I still loved it, even though it wasn't as good as the first book.

Title: Marked by P.C Cast and Kristin Cast
Genre: Fiction, Fantasy
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Not what I was expecting at all. I went in with no expectations really and came out thoroughly enjoying the book! It wasn't the best, but I will be continuing the series.

Reason To Breathe by Rebecca Donovan

Title: Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan
Genre: New Adult Fiction Romance
Date: February 19, 2015
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Seriously this book had me on the verge of tears... Loved it

In the affluent town of Weslyn, Connecticut, where most people worry about what to be seen in and who to be seen with, Emma Thomas would rather not be seen at all. She’s more concerned with feigning perfection while pulling down her sleeves to conceal the bruises - not wanting anyone to know how far from perfect her life truly is. Without expecting it, she finds love. It challenges her to recognize her own worth - but at the risk of revealing the terrible secret she’s desperate to hide. 

Reason to Breathe is an electrifying page turner from start to finish, a unique tale of life-changing love, unspeakable cruelty, and one girl’s fragile grasp of hope.

This book is centered around abuse. Just a warning.

Donovan really was able to capture the sense of abuse in her book Reason to Breathe. There was a strong willed character who was slowly being broken down at home. She was unable to help herself without hurting the ones she loved.

This book was literally heart breaking. But, heart warming at the same time. You witness her breaking out of her shell, even though she knows whats coming when she gets home. She has a fantastic school life but a horrible home life. Breaks my heart.

The romance in this book is subtle then all of a sudden BAM its in your face. The relationship they have is beautiful. He helps her through thick and thin, and doesn'tjudge her.

Definite recommendation book. Loved it!

~ Alysia

The Black Mage: First Year by Rachel E. Carter

Title: The Black Mage: First Year by Rachel E. Carter
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Date: February 6, 2015
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars

Loved this book so much I had to repost it!

I liked the whole magic system they have. I also love the type of books where the main characters have to train to become better. The tension between the characters who are fighting for the same spots in the academy. Loved It!

Before the age of seventeen the young men and women of Jerar are given a choice -follow tradition, or pursue a trial year in one of the realm's three war schools to study as a soldier, knight or mage...

For 15-year-old Ryiah the choice has always been easy. Become a warrior and leave the boring confines of her lowborn life behind. Set to enroll in the School of Knighthood on the eve of her next birthday, plans suddenly shift when her twin brother discovers powers. Hoping that hers will soon follow, she enrolls with Alex at the Academy instead -the realm's most notorious war school for those with magic. 

Yet when she arrives Ry finds herself competing against friend and foe for one of the exalted apprenticeships. Every "first-year" is given a trial year to prove their worth -and no amount of hard work and drive will guarantee them a spot. It seems like everyone is rooting for her to fail -and first and foremost among them Prince Darren, the school prodigy who has done nothing but make life miserable since she arrived. 

When an accidental encounter leads Ryiah and Darren to an unlikely friendship she is convinced nothing good will come of it. But the lines become blurred when she begins to improve -and soon she is a key competitor for the faction of Combat... Still, nothing is ever as it seems -and when the world comes crashing down around her, Ry is forced to place faith in the one thing she can believe in -herself. Will it be enough?

Best Kind of Broken by Chelsea Fine

Title: Best kind of Broken by Chelsea Fine
Genre: New Adult Romance
Date: Finished on February 15, 2015
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Sexual tension at its finest....

Pixie and Levi haven't spoken in nearly a year when they find themselves working―and living―at the same inn in the middle of nowhere. Once upon a time, they were childhood friends. But that was before everything went to hell. And now things are... awkward.

All they want to do is avoid each other, and their past, for as long as possible. But now that they're forced to share a bathroom, and therefore ashower, keeping their distance from one another becomes less difficult than keeping their hands off each other. Welcome to the hallway of awkward tension and sexual frustration, folks. Get comfy. It’s going to be a long summer.

SO! This book literately had me grinding my gears in real life. I was legit like 'KISS ALREADY!' The struggle. They didn't know what they wanted, and they tried to deny that they had feelings for each other. Killed me!

So this whole situation with Levi's sister being killed and Pixie being hurt during the process. You don't really know why they are like that to each other till like a bit over mid way through the book when Levi rehashes the past. So Levi was apparently driving the truck when they were hit by a drunk driver. Killing his sister and Pixie's best friend, and nearly killing Pixie. Then Levi goes and leaves Pixie to her fucked up family.

But Pixie is not the only one alone either. Levi's family breaks up. His parents get a divorce, and move to separate sides of the country. And he is left to be at college by himself.

So the sexual tension in this book is legit. I'm being serious, this is one of those books where your just like 'WE KNOW YOU LOVE EACH OTHER SO JUST BE WITH EACH OTHER!'. There is also this whole thing with Pixie's scar, and how it brings up the past when Levi sees it.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who's looking for a fun and quick read!

~ Alysia

Book Update! Haven't updated in a while!

SORRY I HAVEN'T UPDATED!! I've been busy with school and what not. These books are what I've read in the past couple weeks. I'll give my rating and a brief review, but I wont give a full one!

Title: Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Date: February 2, 2015
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

This book was interesting. I liked the whole tiger shape shifter deal. Also the quests they went on were interesting. I don't really have much to say about this book but, I enjoyed it!

Title: The Black Mage: First Year by Rachel E. Carter
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Date: February 6, 2015
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars

I liked the whole magic system they have. I also love the type of books where the main characters have to train to become better. The tension between the characters who are fighting for the same spots in the academy. Loved It!

Title: Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair
Genre: Adult Erotica
Date: February 10, 2015
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars

Kinky as fuck. This book was interesting, the whole newbee to the kink world was kind of entertaining. She had no idea what the hell was going on! It killed me!

Hardwired by Meredith Wired

Title: Hardwired by Meredith Wild
Genre: Adult Romance
Date: January 29, 2015
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

I really enjoyed this book. It was similar to other books I've read in the past. The whole investor/rich guy, dates the girl who is working to become herself. You know exactly what I'm talking about. Just read it. It is a four book series I believe.

Determined to overcome a difficult past, Erica Hathaway learns early on to make it on her own. Days after her college graduation, she finds herself face to face with a panel of investors who will make or break her fledgling startup. The only thing she didn’t prepare for was going weak in the knees over an arrogant and gorgeous investor who seems determined to derail her presentation.

Billionaire and rumored hacker Blake Landon has already made his fortune in software, and he’s used to getting what he wants. Captivated by Erica’s drive and unassuming beauty, he’s wanted nothing more than to possess her since she stepped into his boardroom. Determined to win her over, he breaks down her defenses and fights for her trust, even if it means sacrificing a level of control he’s grown accustomed to.

But when Blake uncovers a dark secret from Erica’s past, he threatens not just her trust, but the life she’s fought so hard to create.

SPOILERS AHEAD!!!

So this book starts off with Erica and her graduating from college. She is trying tog et an investment on her online site, a fashion website. So when she goes in front of a panel of possible investors, she is greeted by the man who she ran into the other day when she was out to eat. The cocky man who's name is Blake basically tries to get her nervous and flustered during the meeting. It was actually kind of funny. I really enjoyed Blake's personality.

When Erica's friend and co-owner moves to New York City to live with Blake's brother, she is left alone with her other kind friend to run the online store. Not only this, but when she rents a new home it ends up being right under Blake's.

Don't get me wrong, the sex in this book was hot. There was plenty of it too. But, their relationship really kind of pissed me off at times. The fact that Erica wasn't able to stay in one place was frustrating. She just kept running away from him every time something didn't go her way. I mean if someone gave me 4 million dollars, I would be grateful. Especially if they were forcing it upon myself. But, I do see where she is coming from, she has worked hard for this site and doesn't want anyone else running it, and she doesn't want to take anyone down if it ends up crashing.

When Erica finally meant her father, I wasn't expecting her step brother to be the man who raped her in college. My mouth literally dropped open when she realized it was him. Talk about a plot twist. I seriously wasn't expecting that.

All together I enjoyed this book immensely. I will be buying and reading the next book. I recommend this to anyone who likes adult romance, and a bit of a domineering male character! Happy Reading!

~Alysia

The Dom's Dungeon by Cherise Sinclair

Title: The Dom's Dungeon by Cherise Sinclair
Genre: Adult Romance (BDSM)
Date: January 27th, 2015
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

I literally just finished this book. I suppose this was a good read, I haven't really had a lot of experience in the whole Dom/Sub world. Overall Good book.

Foster child. Teenage whore. Now a veterinarian, MacKensie's turned her life around, but the scars remain. She saves her affection for the animals who never judge or scorn her, but it's time to get out, move on from her past in Iowa. So, she arranges a vacation exchange to job hunt in Seattle.

Although the house is lovely, one room is locked. Her years in foster care have given her two 'gifts': a neurosis about locked doors and the ability to open them. After she gets into the room, she's appalled...and intrigued. Chains and manacles, whips and paddles, odd benches with straps...

When Alex returns home days early and finds MacKensie draped over the spanking bench in his locked dungeon, he's furious. But her wariness arouses his protective nature and curiosity, so he strikes a deal to keep her close--she'll act as his submissive in exchange for a place to stay and help finding a job.

He'd planned to use the veterinarian to deter an ex-girlfriend, not replaceher, but with MacKensie's compelling mixture of strength and vulnerability, the little sub slides right into his well-defended heart.

SPOILERS AHEAD!!!

This book was HOT just like a lot of the other books I read. It was unique. I havent really read a lot of Dom/Sub books, but i especially enjoyed this one.

At the beginning of the book right before they Alex and Mac both met, I could just tell there meeting would be epic, and it was. So she finds a door unlocked and she decides to unlock it and and open it. Wrong idea sista. Its a BDSM dungeon, and she is stunned. So as naked as the day she was born she starts to try out the equipment, and little does she know is that Alex is home looking for her. I just knew that she was going to get caught, and I was cringing the whole time. And when he walks in on her I expected for him to yell, but nope. he walks over holds her down and spanks her. WTF I was like holy hell batman, this is going to be a hot book.

So their relationship is definitely not platonic. There is sex, and lots of it. He basically blackmail's her into be his Sub, but it all works out in the end. Sort of. That first time at the BDSM club had me going. When she got dragged away for the 'rape' scene with a man she didn't know, I was legit scared for her. But things got straightened out in the end.

I really enjoyed this book. I would recommend this to people who are into BDSM and the whole Dom/Sub stuff. HAPPY READING!!!