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Friday, May 11, 2012
Review - "The Isis Collar" by Cat Adams
The Isis Collar
(Blood Singer #4)
by: Cat Adams
Publishing Date: 3/13/12
Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Source: Library Book
Buy: Amazon or Barnes & Noble
Description:
Celia Graves was once an
ordinary human, but those days are long gone. Now she strives to
maintain her sanity and her soul while juggling both vampire abilities
and the powers of a Siren.
Warned of a magical “bomb” at a local elementary school, Celia forces an evacuation. Oddly, the explosion seems to have no effect, puzzling both Celia and the FBI. Two weeks later, a strangely persistent bruise on Celia’s leg turns out to be the first sign of a magical zombie plague.
Finding the source of the plague isn’t Celia’s only concern. Her alcoholic mother has broken out of prison on the Sirens’ island; her little sister’s ghost has possessed a young girl; and one of Celia’s boyfriends, a powerful mage, has disappeared.
Warned of a magical “bomb” at a local elementary school, Celia forces an evacuation. Oddly, the explosion seems to have no effect, puzzling both Celia and the FBI. Two weeks later, a strangely persistent bruise on Celia’s leg turns out to be the first sign of a magical zombie plague.
Finding the source of the plague isn’t Celia’s only concern. Her alcoholic mother has broken out of prison on the Sirens’ island; her little sister’s ghost has possessed a young girl; and one of Celia’s boyfriends, a powerful mage, has disappeared.
My Review:
I was excited to read this book since I came upon this series while browsing the shelves at my local library. I actually had the first book my to-be-read for awhile, but never got a chance to read it until last year during the summer.
After I finished reading Demon Song and found out the fourth book would be out during the Spring time of 2012...I added the book to my to-be read and prepared the countdown.
I'm glad though that I didn't buy this book. I was a little disappointed in it, but it still captured my interest in some parts, but not all.
When you first start reading this book, Celia Graves is trying to evacuate a grade school because there's a bomb located in it, but the principal doesn't believe her. Unfortunately, the principal should have listened to Celia. It's not a regular bomb in the school. Celia knows magic is involved with this one and she wished that someone would have believed her because now something is seriously wrong with not only herself, but everyone at the school. She does not even realize something is wrong with her until she realizes she's not healing correctly. Let's not forget the crazy, psycho witch who keeps appearing, which maybe the culprit of the bombings.
Not only is Celia having to deal with the bombing at the school, but now she has to searched down her mother who disappeared from the Siren's Island. She's off to find her drunk mother around town and when she finds her, it's not a happily ever after.
Celia is also dealing with two guys wanting her attention, Bruno and Creede. Creede doesn't really have much of a part in this book like the previous books. He actually disappears for awhile and Celia has been trying to locate him.
I did like the ending of the book and who was the villain in this book. It actually turned out to affect one of my fave characters in the book the most.
I was actually disappointed in of the lack of romance in this book. I also do not know who Celia she hook up with now. Cat Adams...you've made me fall in love with both of the male leads after Celia's heart now. Dang you! Bruno is her ex-lover and he's starting to grow on me now...but then there's Creede who stole my heart awhile back ago. I wanted him more in this book though.
I'm also not a fan of reading about Zombies, which this book tends to lead to because of what is going on with the bombings. I will not spoil the plot line with anyone who has not read this book. If you are into Zombies, you'll love this book.
I recommend this book to Urban Fantasy lovers out there, and zombie fan addicts.
Don't get me wrong...I'm a huge fan of "The Walking Dead" on AMC...but reading about zombies is another story. Maybe later on the zombie reading will grow on me...but I need my romance and more action packed storyline. I'm used to Celia kicking butt.
I was excited to read this book since I came upon this series while browsing the shelves at my local library. I actually had the first book my to-be-read for awhile, but never got a chance to read it until last year during the summer.
After I finished reading Demon Song and found out the fourth book would be out during the Spring time of 2012...I added the book to my to-be read and prepared the countdown.
I'm glad though that I didn't buy this book. I was a little disappointed in it, but it still captured my interest in some parts, but not all.
When you first start reading this book, Celia Graves is trying to evacuate a grade school because there's a bomb located in it, but the principal doesn't believe her. Unfortunately, the principal should have listened to Celia. It's not a regular bomb in the school. Celia knows magic is involved with this one and she wished that someone would have believed her because now something is seriously wrong with not only herself, but everyone at the school. She does not even realize something is wrong with her until she realizes she's not healing correctly. Let's not forget the crazy, psycho witch who keeps appearing, which maybe the culprit of the bombings.
Not only is Celia having to deal with the bombing at the school, but now she has to searched down her mother who disappeared from the Siren's Island. She's off to find her drunk mother around town and when she finds her, it's not a happily ever after.
Celia is also dealing with two guys wanting her attention, Bruno and Creede. Creede doesn't really have much of a part in this book like the previous books. He actually disappears for awhile and Celia has been trying to locate him.
I did like the ending of the book and who was the villain in this book. It actually turned out to affect one of my fave characters in the book the most.
I was actually disappointed in of the lack of romance in this book. I also do not know who Celia she hook up with now. Cat Adams...you've made me fall in love with both of the male leads after Celia's heart now. Dang you! Bruno is her ex-lover and he's starting to grow on me now...but then there's Creede who stole my heart awhile back ago. I wanted him more in this book though.
I'm also not a fan of reading about Zombies, which this book tends to lead to because of what is going on with the bombings. I will not spoil the plot line with anyone who has not read this book. If you are into Zombies, you'll love this book.
I recommend this book to Urban Fantasy lovers out there, and zombie fan addicts.
Don't get me wrong...I'm a huge fan of "The Walking Dead" on AMC...but reading about zombies is another story. Maybe later on the zombie reading will grow on me...but I need my romance and more action packed storyline. I'm used to Celia kicking butt.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Review - "Demon Song" by Cat Adams
Demon Song
(Blood Singer #3)
by: Cat Adams
Publishing Date: 3/1/11
Publisher: Tor Books
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Source: Library Book
Buy: Amazon or Barnes and Noble
Description:
In a world where magic is real and the supernatural is almost normal, bodyguard Celia Graves has survived a vampire attack which made her a half-vampire and awakened her latent Siren abilities. She’s battled a Siren Queen to the death and twice faced down a demon that wants to kill her--slowly. She’s also had her heart broken--twice--by her old flame, magician Bruno DeLuca.
Perhaps the worst thing was the discovery that Celia’s life has been warped by a curse laid on her during childhood--the cause of everything from the death of her little sister to the murder of her best friend the same night that Celia became an Abomination.
An ancient rift between the demonic dimension and our own--sealed during the destruction of Atlantis--begins to open, threatening to loose all the demons of hell on humanity (including the one personally bent on destroying Celia). Celia’s hellish recent experiences have given her the unique combination of abilities needed to close the rift. But to overcome the curse, which nearly guarantees her failure, she’ll need to join forces with people she no longer trusts...and put people she has come to care about directly in harm’s way.
Perhaps the worst thing was the discovery that Celia’s life has been warped by a curse laid on her during childhood--the cause of everything from the death of her little sister to the murder of her best friend the same night that Celia became an Abomination.
An ancient rift between the demonic dimension and our own--sealed during the destruction of Atlantis--begins to open, threatening to loose all the demons of hell on humanity (including the one personally bent on destroying Celia). Celia’s hellish recent experiences have given her the unique combination of abilities needed to close the rift. But to overcome the curse, which nearly guarantees her failure, she’ll need to join forces with people she no longer trusts...and put people she has come to care about directly in harm’s way.
My Review:
(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm")
I'm so glad I came across this author among the many other authors at the Library. "Demon Song" has become the best of the books in the Bloodsinger Series. I could not put this book down one bit. I would get upset at night when I would be too tired to go on or my daughter would make me put it down to help her with something. I'm in love with the characters even more. I'm fascinated now that Celia is in a love triangle...not with just Bruno, John Creede...but also with a sexy Medic who she came across in the first chapter of this book, Christopher Gaetano...who only played a small part in the book. I have a feeling though he'll show up more in the next book. Yum!!
From the beginning of this book to the end of this book...I was intrigued. The book picks up from Siren Song and may I just say Cat Adams leaves you hanging at the end of this book. Ugh!!
I loved the storyline in this book. Celia has to still fight her craving for blood. She doesn't want to become a full vampire. She also has to continue her job as a bodyguard and also solve crimes. She has to find out why a state facility is making shifters/werewolves go crazy. When she does find out the truth, it's definitely a scary one. Remember that demon from the first book...well, he's back and he still wants Celia. That is when Bruno comes back in the story. The best part of the book was when she had her first close love encounter with John Creede. Holly Molly!! And it wasn't even a sex scene...and he had her to her knees. He's a Mage with some serious SKILLS. That's all I'm going to say. I won't spoil the story..but all I can say is if you haven't read this series and you think the first two books are not for you...you should at least try Demon Song. I'm looking forward to the next story that Cat Adams has written about Celia and her friends....and of course her lovers.
I'm ready for the release of "The Isis Collar" already. =)
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Review - "Siren Song" by Cat Adams
Siren Song
(Blood Singer #2)
by: Cat Adams
Publishing Date: 9/28/10
Publisher: Tor Books
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Source: Library Book
Buy: Amazon or Barnes and Noble
Description:
Nothing if not resilient, Celia Graves is slowly adjusting to being a half-human, half-vampire Abomination. But her troubles are far from over. Her best friend’s murder is still unsolved, the cops are convinced she should be in jail, and her old lover, the magician Bruno DeLuca, has resurfaced in her life, saying he has something important to tell her.
The vampire attack that transformed Celia kicked her latent Siren abilities into high gear, and now she’s been summoned to the Sirens’ island to justify her existence—and possibly fight for her life—in front of the Siren Queen. Celia isn’t sure she’ll survive to make the trip. The demon she defeated in Blood Song hasn’t exactly gone quietly—he’s left Celia suffering from a powerful curse.
The vampire attack that transformed Celia kicked her latent Siren abilities into high gear, and now she’s been summoned to the Sirens’ island to justify her existence—and possibly fight for her life—in front of the Siren Queen. Celia isn’t sure she’ll survive to make the trip. The demon she defeated in Blood Song hasn’t exactly gone quietly—he’s left Celia suffering from a powerful curse.
My Review:
(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm")
I really liked this book a lot better than the first. Celia had accepted that she is an abmonination. In this book though, she learns more about the Siren side of herself and finds out she's cursed. She has to figure out who cursed her and why. She also needs to go to court and claim she's not a threat to humankind. What is Celia to do? To top it off, she has to do her job and be a bodyguard to the King too. Grrr...her life seems to get into more trouble than anything.
I love how Cat Adams, threw in twists in the story and I was amazed on how the book ended. I'm sorry to say that Celia's Mom is finally getting what she deserved, but maybe she'll get help now. I'm a little upset with Bruno though, Celia's love interest or should I say former love interest. I'm also upset on what happens at the end with Bruno and Celia. Grrr!!! What a difficult man he is. I'm hoping Celia ends up with Creede now. He sounds really interesting and sexy.
So it's onto another book and I'm going to put this series on hold for just a little while. I'm looking forward to hearing what happens to Celia next. There may not be much of love, sex and violence in these books...but I'm loving Cat Adams writing style and how she can keep me from putting down a book.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Review - "Blood Song" by Cat Adams
Blood Song
(Blood Singer #1)
by: Cat Adams
Publishing Date: 6/8/10
Publisher: Tor Books
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Source: Library Book
Buy: Amazon or Barnes and Noble
Description:
Bodyguard Celia Graves has definitely accepted her share of weird assignments, both human and supernatural. But her newest job takes the cake. Guarding a Prince from terrorists and religious fundamentalists is hard enough, but it seems like the entire supernatural world is after this guy too. When she is betrayed by those she is employed to help, and everything goes horribly wrong, Celia wakes to find herself transformed.
Neither human nor vampire, Celia has become an Abomination—something that should not exist—and now both human and supernatural alike want her dead. With the help of a few loyal friends—a sexy mage, a powerful werewolf, and a psychic cop—Celia does her best to stay alive. On the run from her enemies, Celia must try to discover who is behind her transformation…before it’s too late.
Neither human nor vampire, Celia has become an Abomination—something that should not exist—and now both human and supernatural alike want her dead. With the help of a few loyal friends—a sexy mage, a powerful werewolf, and a psychic cop—Celia does her best to stay alive. On the run from her enemies, Celia must try to discover who is behind her transformation…before it’s too late.
My Review:
(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm")
I finished reading my first library book in along time. I think the last time I read a library book was when I was in high school and that was 10 years ago. I don't know why I didn't sign up with the local library sooner. I love going to the library and just looking around and reading there. It's absolutely peaceful being around that many books. I feel like I'm in heaven. Yes...that's the book worm coming in me, but when can I say, I have an obsession with books. Maybe it's also a Passion too. I happened to come across "Blood Song" by Cat Adams while browsing in the fiction section at the library. It wasn't something I was used to reading as far as Paranormal. I'm used to the hardcore romance type paranormal reading. This one seemed to be more about actual action pack, which had me guessing if I would like it...but towards the end I had a hard time putting it down.
My thoughts on the book after I finished it was it's something different and was definitely not expecting the book to twist and turn like that. There was moments in the book that were dry and I had to put it down for awhile and re-group...but their were other moments, where I had to keep turning the pages to find out what the heck was going to happen next. I enjoyed knowing there was a twist to the story at the end. I love when the author flips the switch and makes you gasp and that is what Cat Adams did. I wasn't expecting that at all to happen to the main character, Celia. I didn't like the beginning of the book...but I did enjoy the ending very much and I look forward to reading the next book. I will definitely borrowing it from the library. I look forward to finding out what happens next to Celia Graves and I definitely don't want to tell you what I found out about her in this blog post because I don't want to spoil the book for anyone who hasn't read it. All I know is, I think I have found another author that I will definitely keep reading her books.
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