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Showing posts with label Ellen Schreiber. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ellen Schreiber. Show all posts
Friday, March 30, 2012
Review - "Magic of the Moonlight" by Ellen Schreiber
Magic of the Moonlight
(Full Moon #2)
by: Ellen Schreiber
Publishing Date: 12/27/11
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Source: Library Book
Genre: YA
Buy: Amazon or Barnes and Noble
Description:
Beware of a bite under a full moon…
it will complicate your love life.
Celeste has more to worry about than a secret romance with a hot guy from the wrong side of town. That guy, Brandon, is a werewolf. With gossip and hostility swirling at school, it’s time to find a cure for his nocturnal condition, and perhaps the one person who can help is his scientist father. But what if a “cure” makes things worse and Brandon becomes a werewolf full time? And with rumors circulating that there are werewolves in Legend’s Run, is it possible that there is another among their classmates?
To keep Brandon’s secret safe, Celeste must hide her relationship with him from her best friends, but with the Moonlight Ball approaching, she must make a choice. Her dream is to go with her one true love—Brandon. But once the sun goes down, the clouds separate, and the full moon appears, could she really walk into the dance on the arm of a werewolf?
In this installment of the sumptuously romantic Full Moon series, Celeste faces her fears and her friends and finds out whether she’s strong enough to stand up for herself and her one true love.
it will complicate your love life.
Celeste has more to worry about than a secret romance with a hot guy from the wrong side of town. That guy, Brandon, is a werewolf. With gossip and hostility swirling at school, it’s time to find a cure for his nocturnal condition, and perhaps the one person who can help is his scientist father. But what if a “cure” makes things worse and Brandon becomes a werewolf full time? And with rumors circulating that there are werewolves in Legend’s Run, is it possible that there is another among their classmates?
To keep Brandon’s secret safe, Celeste must hide her relationship with him from her best friends, but with the Moonlight Ball approaching, she must make a choice. Her dream is to go with her one true love—Brandon. But once the sun goes down, the clouds separate, and the full moon appears, could she really walk into the dance on the arm of a werewolf?
In this installment of the sumptuously romantic Full Moon series, Celeste faces her fears and her friends and finds out whether she’s strong enough to stand up for herself and her one true love.
My Review:
Well I'm not for sure if I'm going to read the 3rd book in the series or not. The first book I gave 3 stars and this one I gave 2.5 stars. That should tell you something. I just wasn't a huge fan of the storyline of this book and Celeste is not my fave character at all. When it comes to her friends, Celeste is follower and they are a leader. She's afraid to tell them the truth and the worst part is her ex-boyfriend (or supposedly ex-boyfriend) is blackmailing her into dating him. My fave character who Celeste is hiding from everyone, Brandon is trying to find out the legend of the werewolf curse.
I'm just not a fan of a whiny girl who can't say what she thinks to her friends. She doesn't want to be shunned out of the circle. Basically, she can't think for her damn self, everyone makes up her mind for her. It's driving me friggin' crazy. Ahh!!
Why would you have friends that treat you that way and have a guy blackmail you?
Oh and the kicker is something happens in this book that I definitely was expecting. Yup...no doubt about it...I was able to figure out the minute I found out the clues. Of course the ending left you hanging.
I'm not a huge fan of this series so far. I will give it one more try...maybe. It depends on my reading pile at the time the 3rd book comes out.
I'm still a fan of the "Vampire Kisses" Series by Ellen which is sadly coming to the end. Now the female and male character there are my favorite duo from Ellen.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves YA Paranormal...especially teens...but unfortunately I wouldn't recommend to any of my adult friends who are addicted to ADULT Paranormal. They would probably stop reading after the first chapter. That's my opinion though.
Well I'm not for sure if I'm going to read the 3rd book in the series or not. The first book I gave 3 stars and this one I gave 2.5 stars. That should tell you something. I just wasn't a huge fan of the storyline of this book and Celeste is not my fave character at all. When it comes to her friends, Celeste is follower and they are a leader. She's afraid to tell them the truth and the worst part is her ex-boyfriend (or supposedly ex-boyfriend) is blackmailing her into dating him. My fave character who Celeste is hiding from everyone, Brandon is trying to find out the legend of the werewolf curse.
I'm just not a fan of a whiny girl who can't say what she thinks to her friends. She doesn't want to be shunned out of the circle. Basically, she can't think for her damn self, everyone makes up her mind for her. It's driving me friggin' crazy. Ahh!!
Why would you have friends that treat you that way and have a guy blackmail you?
Oh and the kicker is something happens in this book that I definitely was expecting. Yup...no doubt about it...I was able to figure out the minute I found out the clues. Of course the ending left you hanging.
I'm not a huge fan of this series so far. I will give it one more try...maybe. It depends on my reading pile at the time the 3rd book comes out.
I'm still a fan of the "Vampire Kisses" Series by Ellen which is sadly coming to the end. Now the female and male character there are my favorite duo from Ellen.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves YA Paranormal...especially teens...but unfortunately I wouldn't recommend to any of my adult friends who are addicted to ADULT Paranormal. They would probably stop reading after the first chapter. That's my opinion though.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Review - "Cryptic Cravings" by Ellen Schreiber
Cryptic Cravings
(Vampire Kisses #)
by: Ellen Schreiber
Publishing Date: 5/17/11
Publisher: Katherine Tegan Books
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Description:
The morbidly monotonous Dullsville has finally become the most exciting place on earth now that Raven is madly in love with her hot vampire boyfriend Alexander, and a crew of vampires has taken residence in Dullsville's old mill. Raven discovers Jagger's plan to open a new club, The Crypt, right here in Dullsville. But is it her dream come true, or her worst nightmare? Raven and Alexander have to figure out what the nefarious vampire has in store for Dullsville's teen and vampire population. Can Raven convince Jagger to listen to her plans to make the Crypt the morbidly magnificent dance club it could be? Will it be safe for mortals and vampires alike?
And as Sebastian and Luna's relationship heats up, Raven wonders about her own amorous fate: Will Alexander ever turn her? Does he crave her and does he want to spend eternity together? And what does she really want?
And as Sebastian and Luna's relationship heats up, Raven wonders about her own amorous fate: Will Alexander ever turn her? Does he crave her and does he want to spend eternity together? And what does she really want?
My Review:
(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm")
The description above pretty much sums up everything that happens in the book accept maybe the best parts that keep you reading on. I had a hard time putting down this book like usual Ellen Schreiber knows how to sucker me into the world of her Vamps.
I love this series...and the other series she wrote...really hasn't drew me in yet. I love Raven, Alexander, Sebastian, Jagger and Luna. I even love Trevor...because the boy seriously has it for Raven...and Raven has no idea what to think about that. She finds out more in this book that he has a thing for her and the picking on her is just a cover up.
She is faced with the reality, is she ever going to be a Vampire. Will Alexander ever turn her?
I love the ending most in this book because you never expect it....and you also don't ever expect the cliffhanger too. I know the next book will be just as good as this one.
I will continue to read this series as long as Ellen keeps writing about this series. Here's hoping also in the next book that Trevor calms down a bit with Raven...otherwise Alexander is going to hurt him. LOL
I even look forward to hearing more about Raven's best friend. I won't tell you why though.
I'll leave you guessing what happens.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Review - "Once in a Full Moon" by Ellen Schreiber
Once in a Full Moon
(Full Moon #1)
by: Ellen Schreiber
Publishing Date: 12/18/10
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Genre: YA
Source: Hardcover (Bought)
Buy: Amazon or Barnes and Noble
Description:
Beware of a kiss under the full moon. It will change your life forever.
Celeste Parker is used to hearing scary stories about werewolves--Legend's Run is famous for them. She's used to everything in the small town until Brandon Maddox moves to Legend's Run and Celeste finds herself immediately drawn to the handsome new student. But when, after an unnerving visit with a psychic, she encounters a pack of wolves and gorgeous, enigmatic Brandon, she must discover whether his transformation is more than legend or just a trick of the shadows in the moonlight.
Her best friends may never forgive her if she gives up her perfect boyfriend, Nash, for Brandon, who's from the wrong side of town. But she can't deny her attraction or the strong pull he has on her. Brandon may be Celeste's hero, or he may be the most dangerous creature she could encounter in the woods of Legend's Run.
Psychic predictions, generations-old secrets, a town divided, and the possibility of falling in love with a hot and heroic werewolf are the perfect formula for what happens . . . once in a full moon.
My Review:
(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm")
I'm glad I finally got a chance to read this new book from Ellen Schreiber which is from her new Werewolf Series "Once in a Full Moon". I'm a little skeptical though in this series. I love Vampire Kisses much more than this one. Maybe the next book will be more appealing.
I mean I love how Celeste falls in love with the new boy Brandon and everything...but the werewolf legend in this book is not what I'm used to. I guess I'm used to paranormal romance werewolf stories...which I can't compare this book too.
Brandon is an amazing character in this book and he actually was my favorite character in the book. I rather have a different female character though. I love the cliffhanger at the end of the book though and wondering what Ellen Schreiber has planned next for the lovely couple. I'm not going to diss Ellen for this series...I'm going to see what the series leads up to next in the 2nd book.
Maybe they'll be more action or something really interesting that happens to the main characters. I'm wondering what Celeste's boyfriend is up to.
I gave it 3 moons...because it wasn't bad, but it wasn't good.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Review - "Love Bites" by Ellen Schreiber
Love Bites
(Vampire Kisses #7)
by: Ellen Schreiber
Publishing Date: 4/29/10
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Genre: YA
Source: Kindle Edition (Bought)
Buy: Amazon or Barnes and Noble
Description:
As a mortal girl dating a vampire, Raven knows that love isn't always easy.
And will Alexander ever make their love immortal?
Now that Alexander's parents have returned to Romania, Raven and her
dreamy vampire boyfriend are happy to resume their cryptic romance. But
soon another visitor comes knocking: Sebastian, Alexander's best friend,
arrives for a stay at the mansion. At first Raven is wary, and then
thrilled--this is the perfect chance to learn more about her darkly
handsome boyfriend and his past Sebastian could be her guide to the
love habits of Alexander and his kind. But when Sebastian falls for a
particular Dullsvillian, will another mortal beat Raven to the bite?
My Review:
(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm")
(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm")
It was a short and sweet book about Raven and her vampire boyfriend
Alexander. I love this series because it's short and gets to the point.
It leaves you hanging at the end also wanting more. This book is a YA
series and believe me it doesn't bother me. I'm in my late 20s and still enjoy reading YA series. Especially the authors who
keep me wanting more, like Ellen Schreiber does. I love Raven and
Alexander. They are the perfect cryptic couple. Raven is mortal and she
is wanting to be a Vampire and she falls for Alexander who is one.
They are always dealing with issues in their relationship or with their
friends/family. In this book, Raven finally meets Alexander's best friend
Sebastian. The bad thing in this book, is that Sebastian falls for
Becky who is Raven's best friend. Raven has never told Becky about
Alexander's real life.
This book goes through obstacles that Raven and Alexander have to deal
with.
I recommend this to any teen who loves Vampires and cliffhangers. I also recommend it to adults who enjoy reading short YA stories. I'm used to reading 400-600 page books, so it's nice to take a break and read less than that. =)
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