Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Review - Bad Romeo

Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven, Romance, Published by Macmillan on 12/23/14, $5.99 Kindle on Amazon.com

Ethan and Cassie were meant for each other. Destined to be together - if they can get over themselves. Ethan has a damaged past that causes him to keep everyone at arm's length. Cassie is stubborn and refuses to follow what he wants. And when they get together sparks fly. But how long could it last?

Ethan is the perfect tortured, bad boy that every girl wishes to fix. Or at least sleep with. Cassie is the girl next door, with a dramatic flair and an urge to push boundaries. Both characters are beautifully written by Leisa in a story that flashes from present to past. Allowing us to see why they are the way they are. Their love story leaves you wanting more of their world, barbs and all. Good thing we have Broken Juliet to look forward to and the continuation of their will they or won't they story. I know I'm patiently waiting for Broken Juliet to be published.

Review - The Paper Magician

The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg, Fiction/Sci-Fi & Fantasy, $4.99 Kindle on Amazon.com, Published September 1, 2014

I was able to get this book before publication via an Amazon First email. And I've had this review written and sitting, waiting for me to post it. Life got in the way but now I'm back in the game again.

Ceony has just graduated magic school and is beginning her apprenticeship with Magician Emery Thane. Mg. Thane works with a magic that Ceony has no wish to work with - Folding paper. But with the lack of Folders in the world it is what she is assigned to do. Mg. Thane is most unconventional and soon wins over Ceony to his style of magic. But every story isn't without a conflict. Mg. Thane is in trouble from an ex who is an Excisioner or someone who works blood magic.

Ceony soon finds herself chasing after the ex. Lira in order to save Mg. Thane and her chances of doing magic.

I wasn't so sure about this book to begin with, but after the slow start I was drawn into the story. I had a hard time putting my Kindle down when reading. I will be buying the continuation of this story The Glass Magician to see how their story progresses.