Wicked Shizuku's Reviews

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

The Child ThiefThe Child Thief by Brom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"Wow what the hell did I get myself into? I certainly was not expecting this at all. If you were thinking that this was some lighthearted Neverland tale you've picked up the wrong book."


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"I'm delirious, and I can't believe half of the cum-fuckery I just read. I'm a little past chapter 7 now. No absolute way in hell. Wow dogs playing with the Moss man's intestines! Tasty!
Mr. Brom I can now say I am officially scared shitless. Thank you, and I hope you sleep well because I sure as hell know I won't!"

Just finishing up with chapter 11: Laughing hysterically. Jenny Greenteeth just called Modrin "a cold dead cunt!" "Barron fertility goddess."
So what exactly is Peter? Is he a changling? Is he half-fairy? What? What is he? Hell the elves even say he's a mystery!

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Quiet a brilliant passage came from chapter 12.
“Christians. They’re determined to rid the land of any who worship the Horned One. Murdering all the druids, burning the temples, sometimes whole villages, and knocking over the standing stones.”

The Lady’s face hardened. “This god of peace and love certainly likes to bathe the land in blood.”

I got extremely confused during this section because it was so whimsical, and it didn't really go along with all the blood and gore so far. This was a really key point in this book, and made the whole book's tone.
Where the hell did this court intrigue come from? OOOppps that didn't take long to get back to this.

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Damn that got nasty! Peter just effing lost his mind turning into a metaphorical animal. It seems that he has a some sort of thing ripping ears off, and spitting them onto the ground.
So he gets banished from the Lady's garden and lands to live with a Troll!

(okay so when I think of a troll this is what I see in my head.)
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Sorry but I never imagine the Harry Potter Troll from the first book. There is quite delightful news though. I'm not stark raving mad as of yet. We will see after I finish chapter 15.

Beginning of 18. Wow Lord Ulfgaurd completely lost his shit, I can't believe this! This guy just defecated his ancestor's tombs.

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End of chapter 18. Oh hell yeah! Way to go Nick! Just for that you're getting this little dance. It's right to stand up for yourself, even though there's definitely going to be some consequences later.

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Now that I'm completely finished I'm just in awe that the masses of sheep haven't found this book. Maybe they wouldn't be so zealous of spouting their religions onto others. I'm sure from now on that I am going to make sure I'm going to recommend this to any Bible/Quran thumping bigot. A good dose of cruelty due to religion will make them see that death to those who don't believe what they do, isn't right. I could go on and on about it, but you know what's the effing use of doing that. If you really want to argue this point go effing read it yourself, and write your own review.

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“Go and play. Run around. Build something. Break something. Climb a tree. Get dirty. Get in some trouble. Have some fun.”
“Christians. They’re determined to rid the land of any who worship the Horned One. Murdering all the druids, burning the temples, sometimes whole villages, and knocking over the standing stones.” The Lady’s face hardened. “This god of peace and love certainly likes to bathe the land in blood.”
Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (Eon, #1)Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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I really fell love in with this story. Great action ,and extremely well written. I also felt extremly indignant while reading this due the heavy influence of sexism all throughout the country where the plot takes place. This is what I would rather do than to put up with that crap...

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I recommend if you like Japanese Manga, or interested about Asia; give this a chance. It's a weighty read, and well worth the time. The wait time between both books was agonizing.


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“Even a cornered rabbit will fight with teeth and claws.”
“I felt something stir within me. It took a moment to recognise it. Anger.”
“There was a saying that a man's true character was revealed in defeat. I thought it was also revealed in victory.”
“I found power in accepting the truth of who I am. It may not be a truth that others can accept, but I cannot live any other way. How would it be to live a lie every minute of your life.”
Eona: The Last Dragoneye (Eon, #2)Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Alison Goodman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Buckle up, and get ready for this sequel to Eon. Overall this was an EPIC WIN on Goodman's part. So she's getting two thumbs way way up!

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The plot had contiuious action, and really outdone the previous book. Sadly there isn't going to be a following book; though I wouldn't mind another book sharing the settings and magic system.
I highly recmmend to people interested in Asia, manga, or dragons. This is what I look for in a fantastic book. It was a pleasure.
Cheers!

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“I have never heard a lady say 'arse,'" the emperor said mildly. "I haven't been a lady for long," I reminded him. A little demon–made of exhaustion and the emperors smile– pushed me into adding,"For five years I've been saying 'arse.' It's hard to stop saying 'arse' after that many years. I suppose I should stop saying 'arse,' since ladies don't say-" "'Arse'," he finished for me. I met his grin.”
“Men were always quick to believe in the madness of women.”
“And you are the girl's bitch, forever.”

Monday, August 15, 2016

Changes (The Dresden Files, #12)Changes by Jim Butcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Okay now the last story in Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files makes sense.
There was a LOT of things I loved about this installment.
Who knew that Harry could be qualified for the award of
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I mean really?! Susan Rodrigiaz you B*&^h!
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You are just downright F^$@ing wrong! I had no effing clue that something like that was going to present itself into the series. The evolution of the series has been excellent. There was plenty of humor, action, and creatures features in this one. More more more!
Cheers and Happy Readings!



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“If you make some comment even obliquely alluding to menstruation or menopause and its effect on my judgment," Murphy interrupted, "I will break your arm in eleven places.”
“Laugh whenever you can. Keeps you from killing yourself when things are bad. That and vodka.”
Cast In Secret (Chronicles of Elantra #3)Cast In Secret by Michelle Sagara
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As opposed to the severe info-dumping in the last book; I was a little hesitant to undertake this installment.
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The action picked up, and I was passified for now. I'll continue with the series when the next one is in the library.

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Cast In Courtlight (Chronicles of Elantra #2)Cast In Courtlight by Michelle Sagara
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Extremely intriquite plot, and lots of confusing twists and turns.
My prediction for the series is that the main character will probably be like this...
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The creature features and magic sytems are excellent. If you really want to cut your teeth on something really weighty in theory and ethics; then this is for you.
This isn' t a light read either. If you take up this series I recommend you read them closely together, or you will easily get lost.

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Biting Cold (Chicagoland Vampires, #6)Biting Cold by Chloe Neill
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

So I had to start the book over because my copy grew a pair of legs and walked off. Lo' and behold I found it again. Yay! Anyhow so far halfway into it and I'm bored. Yes the series has been really good so far, but I think I'm just waiting for that one thing to come along and blow me out of the water. So far it hasn't happened.

Oh so there it is...!
It's starting to get better. I'm really reminded of the snow scene with Simon from the Magic Bleeds series. Interesting I'm getting the same deja vu' type of feeling.
And soups on baby...

Oh what to do now?!

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Attack of the Fiend (The Last Apprentice / Wardstone Chronicles, #4)Attack of the Fiend by Joseph Delaney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow what in the world is going on? I'm not keeping up with this one so much. Not really seeing what direction Delaney is trying to take us. This is like a hydra building plot. What creep factors is in store for any who reads.
As I read this I met a few new character whom didn't stay with us for very long. Old family mysteries partially solved. Some disgustingly science projects snuffed out. And oh yes Witches! More witches! I love this author he rocks my effing socks off with the hibby jibbies.
So if you hear something go bump in the night consider this...


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A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3)A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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I don't think I ate well for at least a week. Some of the topics Martin brings to our attention is a little off putting. This is one hella long ass book, and I loved every damned page of it.
I recommend that you read only if you have time.

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“Every man must die, Jon Snow. But first he must live.”
“Always keep your foes confused. If they are never certain who you are or what you want, they cannot know what you are like to do next.”
“We look up at the same stars and see such different things.”
A Living Nightmare (Cirque Du Freak, #1)A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Oh my effing gods. That streetcar just came, and smacked me upside the ignorant head. An instant favorite. Anyone who is suffering from intense boredom should be immediately cured after reading this.
The story centers around a teen named Darren, who has an obsession with spiders. He makes the mistake of stealing a vampire's prized performing Spider.
Absolutely fantastic book, and I highly recommend!

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“A world of "if"s, but it would make no difference. If I could go back in time... but I couldn't. The past was behind me. The best thing now would be to stop looking over my shoulder. It was time to forget the past and look to the present and future.”
I don't like it, but my hands are tied. I just want you to know this: if I ever get the chance to betray you, I will. If the opportunity arises to pay you back, I'll take it. You'll never be able to trust me.
“The thing about real life is, when you do something stupid, it normally costs you. In books the heroes can make as many mistakes as they like. It doesn't matter what they do, because everything works out in the end. They'll beat the bad guys and put things right and everything ends up cool. In real life, vacuum cleaners kill spiders. If you cross a busy road without looking, you get whacked by a car. If you fall from a tree, you break some bones. Real life's nasty. It's cruel. It doesn't care about heroes and happy endings and the way things should be. In real life, bad things happen. People die. Fights are lost. Evil often wins. I just wanted to make that clear before I begun.”
“What are you doing?" "Looking for my fangs." "We don't grow fangs you idiot!”
A Kiss Before the Apocalypse (Remy Chandler, #1)A Kiss Before the Apocalypse by Thomas E. Sniegoski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I've officially read by this author, but it isn't my first encounter either. I remember my attention being caught when reading Mean Streets. I remember now why I started looking because of the dog character Marlowe. He is a natural dog, not altered, no enhancements. Pretty funny dialogue between him and the main character.
Another thing that caught my attention was the excellent writing structure, the attention to detail, and the most likely amount of biblical research done to give us this plot.
I usually don't like to read anything of the like, just imagine my surprise.
Angels...
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Thirteenth Child (Frontier Magic, #1)Thirteenth Child by Patricia C. Wrede
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The settings were...
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I've read it twice; and that alone should be recommendation enough.
It was enjoyable that there was an atmosphere of futuristic Old West. The characters were gritty and textured. I really recommend for anyone that likes Science Fiction or Fantasy.

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"A Ring a-Ding-Ding" by Samantha Tolleson

  “A Ring a-Ding-Ding”   Cheery jingling airs Hurried purchases made Reunions after another year Incoming after not a whisper Se...