Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts #1) Review

Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I just wasn't pleased with this book on a whole. The paranormal aspects were interesting, but the execution and hesitation of the plot was what killed it for me.



Yes really I do because I continued to read it. It was just that bad. It had absolutely fantastic apocalyptic concept, but the heroine of the series is just a mess.

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Unholy Magic (Downside Ghosts #2) Review

Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Downside Ghosts series has been a very unique series in and of itself. It has its own vocabulary, and gives a fairly in depth look into the world of addiction. Also it is extremely descriptive that has me internally screaming STOP IT, YOU'RE GIVING EVERYTHING AWAY! WHY ARE YOU LETTING THE MASSES KNOW. You are now warned!

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City of Ghosts (Downside Ghosts #3) Review

City of Ghosts by Stacia Kane
My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Don't read if you have a problem with some cursing....

How much trouble can this leading lady really get in? I mean this is the reaction when she gets a bag full of pills.



She has these psycho crazy zombie dogs, and comes face to face with them in the tunnels.



I think the only reason I keep reading this is just so I can read the blunders that this character has brought to the paranormal fiction field. I do have to admit while I absolutely hate this behavior exhibited it is also educating for all the squares out there. Think before you point your damn judgmental fingers at a person that has an effing problem. Why don't you offer to help?! Assholes!

The only redeeming factor came at the very last few pages. You'll have to read to find out why this book got bumped up to a 3-star rating.

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Sacrificial Magic (Downside Ghosts #4) Review

Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

AAhhhhh uuuurrrggggghhh. When the hell is she going to stay the hell out of trouble. It doesn't seem that her addiction isn't as prominent as it was in the second book. I do have to say that is a fantastic thing for the plot itself. Much better Ms. Kane

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Chasing Magic (Downside Ghosts #5) Review

Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I don't know what it is about this series. It's defiantly uncouth, and morally wrong to like as much as I have. Oh Terrible, why so violent? I'm not a fan of Lex. Yes, he's good looking and arrogant.
So this has been a hard read for me. I don't know if it has been because I've been sick to my tummy, or if the gore is now just starting to get to me. Not many people really think about how gory something is until they see something like this.



And on another note, I would have thought that the leading lady would have done something about her drug problem by now. This is not a really great example to follow people. Just saying.


If you find yourself in a situation similar consider finding help than continuing down your destructive path.

The reason for this is that you get a three part goodbye suicide soliloquy. Where the fuck is this okay in modern day society? If you just so happen to have a relative who in an attic, and don't understand why. Read this. It might be educational.


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At least the author has given us a through education on drug use, and the side affects. Terrible grammar that is showing an example of what it will be like when society dribbles down into Mike Judge's Idiocracy. I could even see some Religiouslous by Bill Mahr. Also an interesting paranormal mystery that could have been solved much much sooner in maybe twenty-five pages if you exclude all apologies, drug use, and violent displays of jealousy. Now again, WHERE IS THIS OKAY?

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Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy Review

Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy by L.A. Meyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have to say that I could feel the somberness that the author was trying to portray in the death of one of the ship-boys. Later though Jack goes through some pretty scary s#%t, and her cover is very close to being blown. Poor girl. Then oh hell. How did this happen?




I am laughing my ass off! This is just to damn funny. She literally thinks she's dying. So she gets her first dose of P.M.S. well us girls generally know and have the knowledge that this happens, but growing up an orphan she doesn't have a clue what's going on with herself. So she writes herself a will that she keeps on her person. I think it's even more hysterical when she tries to bring it up in her lessons.


Jacky puts a very humorous twist on her dire situation. I am somewhat reminded of the Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor. I really hope that this gets better. It's really starting to unsettle me.

Well eventually the crew finds out that...



Overall this was an exciting book.

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Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady Review

Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady by L.A. Meyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic humor, and numerous serious issues that gave me pause in how sexist New England in the 1800's. I honestly think I would have been burned at the stake for my ideas, and beaten bloody for my unladylike behavior.
Also serious deja vu hits me and I can't put my finger on to why I feel this way. If it was something I've read I just am not able to pick apart all of the fictional universes I have traversed.
Have a jolly good time. Cheers and Happy Reading!

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Under the Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further Nautical Adventures of Jacky Faber Review

Under the Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further Nautical Adventures of Jacky Faber by L.A. Meyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So far this has been exciting, but it hasn't had a steady moving plot. Jacky and her crew have been stopping at many ports, and getting into trouble where ever they make birth. Jacky opens an orphanage.
The British Government has put a price on Jacky's head, is caught, her ship sunk, and jailed. Wonder what happens after this.

This hasn't been the same quality as the first two books, yet it is still a fantastic series. I wasn't expecting for Jacky to go back to sea, but I wasn't surprised when I read when she did. I'm shocked by some of the letters from Jaimy. This just doesn't seem like a healthy state of mind.

So by the last part of the book we're thrown into a gruesome battle. What happens after that you'll have to find out for yourself.

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In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber Review

In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber by L.A. Meyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yay I found it. I never thought I would. So far 15 pages in, and Jacky has made her way back to Boston. I'm so excited.



And yes that is what I thought when I began this book, and was unprepared for its content. Honestly this was a very traumatic book. I don't even want to sound racist on a bad day, but do African Americans even know of the brutality that their ancestors went through? Effing shame on you if you don't!
I somewhat knew, but never had the actual parameters and sizes that this fiction went into. If you haven't guessed what I'm talking about yet I'll spell it out for you. A good portion of this book is about Slave Ships in the 1800's. A group of 32 girls from a finishing school are abducted on course for North African Slave Market. As the series goes along with following Jacky Faber through some crazy adventures. In this installment of the Bloody Jack series it really does throw down to the brass tacks of human cruelty when I thought it couldn't get any crueler than it had been. And honestly I wept. If you really want a revolution read this series, give it to your friends, your neighbors, your family, and then your local library. Look how far our society has really come, and quit pushing the effing limits. I would like to remind of what a K.I.S.S. means. KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID!



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Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine Lady, and Lily of the West Review

Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine Lady, and Lily of the West by L.A. Meyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After the last book, which in fact traumatized me for life, I took a break from this series for about a month. This was the level...



So after an interesting couple of weeks in my personal life I finally got my external hard drive in order, and transferred this to my ereader. I have been laughing hysterically all day.



For Jaime's p.o.v. this time, just imagine Van Fanel (leading protagonist from the anime Escaflowne,) with a beard in this one the following visual might help...



And for leading lady Jacky Faber has been nothing but comedy! Seeing as that I can find this easily teaching me history. Sure some of this can be dry to some, but now it has reached this level.



If you have made it this far into the series, I seriously commend you! By far this has been the most hysterical, and yet hurtful series that I have ever came across. I have found it very hard to read this series. This book highlights slavery, racism, and the prejudice against Native Americans. Though it is educational in the customs of the Shawnee Indians and other tribes.

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My Bonny Light Horseman: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, in Love and War Review

My Bonny Light Horseman: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, in Love and War by L.A. Meyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Overall I wasn't left with a melancholic feeling as the previous books in the series left me with. I learned some nifty French phrases that weren't curse words. I enjoyed that factor, and the plot didn't hesitate or stutter. This seems to be Meyer's style of writing.
This time Jacky is again taken by the British, and then taken by the French. From there it is an insane adventure thereon in.
I had many moments where I thought I was in an episode of...


Hopefully if you've picked up this series you'll see into some of the deeper depths that this series proposes, and you tell your reading friends about it.
Cheers and Happy Reading To All!

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The Demon Awakens (Demon Wars Saga #1) Review

The Demon Awakens by R.A. Salvatore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yay I am so glad to have found this. I have heard so much about Salvatore over the years, but just have not had the time or resources for the series. So this will be my very first read with Salvatore.
I will let you know what I think, so the review to come.

Interesting. I wasn't expecting this to start with two preteens. I was expecting the scary demon. I think I was expecting late teens to be the heroes. Maybe this will have several plots that eventually intertwine. I'll have to get back to you on that one.

Yes they eventually intertwine with the plotlines. now it makes sense. Three that I am instantly reminded of God's Trubidore(sp?), The Book of Three, and The Merchant of Death.

Now at the end of it all. I have to say that it feels a bit incomplete, but it is a saga so it should be understandable. I don't suppose any out there have the same problem I do with a meddling mother, a husband who acts like a child, and two abnormally smart children? Why can't my day turn out normal so I can just effing read!?!

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The Demon Spirit (Demon Wars Saga #2) Review

The Demon Spirit by R.A. Salvatore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had to start this book a second time because my copy grew legs and walked off. That or my house at it again, but I found it and have been entertained for days now.

We continue in the world of Corona following NightBird, Pony, and an elf. To hard to spell without the book in my hands.
On a whole different spectrum we follow the corruption of the church, and the desecration of the dogma. I would recommend that this become required reading for anyone aspiring to become a priest or any type of holy man. This was very enlightening, and drew very disturbing similarities to the Spanish inquisition. Similarities that I hope never come to pass again.

I wonder as to how long Salvatore planned this series? Extraordinary talent that makes me green with envy! Just Wow with the endings of both books!

That's all for now Pretties! Cheers and have a great week ahead!

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Demon Apostle (Demon Wars Saga #3) Review

The Demon Apostle by R.A. Salvatore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I flew through the first part before I had realized that I hadn't added it on Goodreads. BOOOOO! Shame on me!
Really though this saga has been awesome! I am so glad that I've finally picked up Salvatore's work.
I really like the intrigue of the Barron's death leaves. I'm reminded of the example of a power vacuum.

Salvatore is also the first writer I've come across that doesn't portray centaurs as stuck up snobs. Loving this factor. Bradwarden is one of my favorite characters and his(view spoiler)[supposed death in the first book. (hide spoiler)] Which was certainly traumatic to me.
Roger's plot line in this book has grown and matured; to where he is using his wits for seeing what the Father Abbot is up to. He also makes another favorite character.
The role of the church in this saga is spot on in the importance of, in my opinion; why the church does not rule the land. I see that Salvatore did must have put a lot of research time into the Spanish Inquisition. The writer has really impressed me with this factor alone. Love It!
Tear fest gall-or by the ending because Salvatore isn't honestly writing for the readers; he's writing a sob fest for himself. Damn you damn you! I can't believe this ending. Hopefully I'll be able to find the next book at my local library.
Until then...
Fly My Pretties! Fly! Fly!

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Dracula Review

Dracula by Bram Stoker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Finally! Finally I have finished this book!


Jonathan Harker is absolutely the biggest fictional moron I have read about. He's about to reach Bella Swan moron status.

Harker has finally figured it out...


Really, it took you that long?
I always find myself saying to this book. Dracula, why you so slow?
It's not that the grammar is terrible, but maybe the format that Stoker chose to present the story itself. Letters, diaries, telegrams, and so forth.

Oh my dear Renfield.... That was... Well that was just gross...


even though I'll admit the Renfield scenes are intriguing, yet very gross.

OOOOoooo Yay! Dr. Van Helsing has made his entrance. Oh rapture...


You save the entire book, and provide us with all of the information that most vampire lore is based upon.

Of course we still have the dribble of Mina pissing and moaning about her dearest friend Lucy. In fact if I was in Mina's shoes I'd be screaming...


I'll give it to her that she has excellent transcription skills, and has a way with memorizing train schedules. Though I'm not to hip on why all of the men surrounding her putting her on a pedestal.

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“We learn from failure, not from success!” ― Bram Stoker, Dracula

“There is a reason why all things are as they are.” ― Bram Stoker, Dracula

Dance in the Vampire Bund vol. 1 Review

Dance In The Vampire Bund, Vol. 1 by Nozomu Tamaki
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We meet Akira, who turns a girl down. Then he is whisked up to a super poshe mansion. From what I can gather for this risky and gruesome manga is that Akira is to serve the Vampire Princess Mina Tepes.
Politically I'm blown away with how well the art and the plot was done.
As a parent I must say that this needs to be on the adult shelf, and marked NC-17. Not since Evangelion, Gantz, or Hellsing have I read something like this.

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Daughter of Smoke and Bone Review

Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WARNING: WARNING: DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVE SEIZURES!



I know that this an amazing book, but I must say that I have to go back to square one in this one idea because she just had the same idea. Taylor must have played FFX as many times that I have. I can say that she has inspired me as well. Ms. Taylor good job on figuring out how to end this conundrum . Still I am upset... This is a range of emotions I went through.

Damnit!!!Wtf?


this Can't BE!


NO!


So I thought...


Smoked a few cigarettes, and went out and looked at the sky...


And something new came to me...




So in essence thank you very much for writing this Ms. Taylor.

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Review

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I think that this is the main point of this entire book, but I just may be a little off.

“We had two bags of grass, seventy-five pellets of mescaline, five sheets of high powered blotter acid, a salt shaker half full of cocaine, and a whole galaxy of multi-colored uppers, downers, screamers, laughers... and also a quart of tequila, a quart of rum, a case of Budweiser, a pint of raw ether and two dozen amyls.
Not that we needed all that for the trip, but once you get locked into a serious drug collection, the tendency is to push it as far as you can.”

I do give it to the late Thompson, he had a sense of humor that is under appreciated. He always had a type of writing style that followed a rambling maze that would linger in a subject or other. It always seems to me to be as ludicrous as this...


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Book of Shadows (Sweep #1)

Book of Shadows by Cate Tiernan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What an interesting book. I didn't care to much for the high school settings, but I really did like all of the informative aspects that were about the pagan holidays, herbs, history of witches, and the overall atmosphere.
I wouldn't recommend for anyone who is overly religious, and have no interest in being civil to people who have chosen different paths.
Cheers Pretties!

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The Coven (Sweep #2)

The Coven by Cate Tiernan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story picks up right where it left off in the first book. I like the format that the book is taking. Granted I'm annoyed by the fact this is centered around a group of teenagers.
A good factor to this series so far is the vast wealth of knowledge that has been thoroughly researched for these books. I really appreciate the fact that Tiernan has written this series, and attempts to diffuse prejudice due to ignorance.
Thank you Ms. Tiernan.
Cheers Pretties!

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Blood Witch (Sweep #3)

Blood Witch by Cate Tiernan
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

WWWWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!


I can't effing believe this! No, she just freaking fell for this BS! How is it that you're going to overlook that your boyfriend is leaving the country for a year; then he promises that he's going to come back. Build you the little house. No this just isn't freaking reality.

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Dark Magick (Sweep #4) Review

Dark Magick by Cate Tiernan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ah so I see that Cal's true colors have been revealed. I swear that I saw this coming since the introduction of Selene in book 1. I knew something wasn't right with that woman. She was to fake and syrupy.
I feel really bad for Morgan, but at the same time I don't at all, for falling for Cal. For some reason I'm so reminded of Patch from Hush, Hush. There really isn't something right with the fiction for young adults. Do girls really find these situations romantic or attractive?


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