Circe Review

Circe

Written By: Madeline Miller

 

 

 

 

Synopsis:

     In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child—not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power—the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.

Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus.

But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.



My Thoughts:

 

      I love Greek mythology, I have been fascinated by myths ever since I was a little girl. I have heard of Circe the daughter of the Helios and a nymph, but I never knew how her story really went. I received this book as a gift and was thrilled when I opened the box and saw it, the cover is really beautiful and simple.

     When I started this book I will admit it was a little slow moving, however I had to read more about Circe. I felt so sad for  Circe and the way that her family treated and tormented her. I had never really thought about the fact that the titans and Gods of myth would be so cruel but it actually kind of makes sense that they would because they would have seen themselves as better than any lesser beings. I was very upset when Circe's brother just turned on her after she had cared for him so deeply and was very thrown off at the thought of Helios extreme love for his cows. I found myself feeling everything Circe was going through and understood her transformation into the powerful witch who never took any grief from anyone.

      I enjoyed the last half of the book the most, especially after Circe went to aid her sister during her unusual pregnancy. I felt that Circe was very humanized and extremely easy to relate to. I found myself rooting for her even when maybe I shouldn't have been. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in a woman character who finds her strength and preserves through tragedy and torment, as well as anyone who loves Greek mythology.

The Reapers Review

The Reapers

written by: Ali Winters

 

 

 

 

Synopsis:

      
      The balance of life and death must be protected at all costs.

Nivian had never failed to Reap a marked soul. That is, until she meets Kain Evers, a Hunter and the only being on earth with the power to destroy her.

When Reapers start to go missing, the Balance is thrown into turmoil, forcing Nivian and Kain to trust each other as they search for answers. Which is no easy task as they fight the feelings growing between them.

As mortal enemies, they were never meant to work together, now they're forced to protect each other if they want any hope of righting the Balance before all is lost.

Unfortunately, to succeed, one of them must die.



 

 

 

 

My thoughts:

 

   I love stories about reapers, I love all the different ways people see reapers roles and responsibilities. This book was very good, I like how Ali Winters had the reapers as not causing death and destruction but simply cutting the mortals life threads so they could move onto the next phase. I also enjoyed the reapers ability to only be seen by humans if they wanted to be. I love how Nivian challenged things when it no longer made any sense. I also enjoyed the build up of the relationship between her and Caspian and her and Kain. I definitely enjoyed this book and will be reading the rest of the series.



Nerddicks Gameover Review

   Nerddicks Gameover

Written by: T.M. Grinsley

This is part of the Beware of Beauty Anthology. This story is a continuation of Nerdboobs.







My thoughts:

I enjoyed this story, it was funny and kept me wanting to read the entire time. I love T.M. Grinsley's book, she is a great author and her characters pull you in and keep you wanting more.

Washed Up Review

Washed Up

Written by: EA Romance

Synopsis:

Leith and Abhain liked to get in trouble. They were always sneaking away from the castle. It was easy for Abhain, he wasn't royalty. Leith's father, the King, wasn't very forgiving. On one of their voyages out they found two humans they were attracted to. Abhain came up with a brilliant plan. They would wait for their molting time and touch the shore. This would give them legs for a week. They could meet the two girls and maybe have some fun. Katie and Dawn were good friends since childhood. They moved in together and created a boutique in town. They were looking for shells when they stumbled on two naked men. Their instincts said run, but their bodies said stay. They took the boys home. Dawn instantly took Abhain to bed. Katie resisted for a while but Leith looked at her in a way that no man had before. It started as innocent fun, but they all fell very quickly. Leith knew she was his forever but didn't know how to make it work. Would love be able to trump all their obstacles? Would the King forgive him?

My thoughts:

I love that this story was about a merman, normally most merpeople stories are about mermaids. I enjoy the imagery of the merpeople's tails and their eyes. I enjoyed the story which was pretty much about love and sacrifice, however it all happened really fast. I liked that the characters felt such a strong connection but the story line felt a tad rushed. This was a quick read and there wasn't any fluffing so it was pretty straight forward with the plot line. The story did leave me wanting a little more time for the charcters to bond and ultimately make the needed sacrifice but I still enjoyed it. I loved how the merpeople glowed with luminescence, each with a color that matched their tails. 

Catwoman Audiobook Review

Catwoman: Soulstealer

Written: Sarah J. Maas

Narrated by:  Julian Whelan

Audiobook

Synopsis:

When the Bat's away, the Cat will play. It's time to see how many lives this cat really has.

Two years after escaping Gotham City's slums, Selina Kyle returns as the mysterious and wealthy Holly Vanderhees. She quickly discovers that with Batman off on a vital mission, Gotham City looks ripe for the taking.

Meanwhile, Luke Fox wants to prove that as Batwing he has what it takes to help people. He targets a new thief on the prowl who has teamed up with Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn. Together, they are wreaking havoc. This Catwoman is clever - she may be Batwing's undoing.

In this third DC Icons book, Selina is playing a desperate game of cat and mouse, forming unexpected friendships, and entangling herself with Batwing by night and her devilishly handsome neighbor Luke Fox by day. But with a dangerous threat from the past on her tail, will she be able to pull off the heist that's closest to her heart?

My Thoughts:

I loved this take on Catwoman, it was refreshing and I love that this story took place when she was young before she took on the persona of the thief we all know and love. I also love the introduction of Batwing, he is not as well known as Batman but he has just as much heart. The narrator was amazing and she was fabulous at making different voices for each character. This story was a unique look into Selina's past and how she became the defiant, confident jewel thief that the world adores.

A Viking's Lost Soul

A Viking's Lost Soul
Written by: T.M. Grinsley


Goodreads:

FinnFight. Kill. Erase.

That is what I have been trained to do since before I could walk. Fight anyone who steps out of bounds, kill our enemies who threaten all we built, and erase them from the face of the earth. I was addicted to the kill- until she walked into my life.
Her eyes have haunted my dreams since the moment I saw her. She is the one I need- the one who keeps the killer in me at bay.

Stephanie

No one can prepare you for the day when your parent passes away. Five years we battled cancer- and he was all that I had left. Every Wednesday night we would watch the History Channel and see what new discoveries were found all over the world.
But now that was over. It’s just me, my cat, and the endless amounts of ice cream stashed in my freezer. Until, that is, I received a letter from a distant relative saying I needed to come back home.
Without a second thought, I packed my belongings and left without ever looking back. What I didn’t expect was the six foot six god to barge into my life and shatter everything I knew...

*Not suitable for anyone under the age of eighteen
*Graphic Language
*Strong Sexual Content
*Dual POV

My Thoughts:

I love T.M. Grinsley and her books. This book definietly lived up to the awesomeness I expect from her books. I enjoyed the dual POV of this book, i also enjoyed that there were clear labels and seperation when POV was switched. 

This book is about a girl with a tormented past and the viking who saved her but coukd only love her from afar. The dynamics between the characters are fantastic and you really get a feel for who these characters are. This book is also full of sexy vikings to satiate the desires of any booknerd.