Review - The Forgotten by Claudia Carozza

The Forgotten by Claudia Carozza
Book Two in The Barronlands Trilogy

Genre: YA Distopian
Format: Ebook

My Rating: 5 stars!

Synopsis: Hazel's job at the Antioch didn't work out at all like she had planned. After a daring escape and one very risky delivery of the first baby born in years, she's still holding on to the hope of a better future. Out of the Antioch and on the run, who can Hazel turn to for help and can they really be trusted? In the second book of the Barronlands Trilogy, relationships are tested and even more secrets are revealed. Hazel tries to put the pieces together, hoping everything doesn't fall apart. Will she be able to hold it all together or will there be those who slip through the cracks?


My Review: I've been anticipating the release of the second installment in this series after the first chapter, The Twenty left me wanting more of this engrossing story.

And was i disappointed?
Not even close! I expected more of the same intoxicating story telling and i got it.

The Forgotten picks up where we left off with Hazel and the gang, who have just escaped The Antitoch Centre and have sought refuge at her uncles house.

Hazel has found herself in the middle of a delicious love triangle with the super spunk, Luka and the hottie from before her time at The Antitoch, Shane.
Usually there is a clear winner for me who the heroine should be with but i honestly cant decide this time!!

The story is written with such real engaging emotions between Hazel and both the boys that its an almost impossible decision to make! 

Hazel becomes more of a risk taker, leaving behind her safety girl approach to life and discovers a whole new side that she didnt know existed.

The stakes are higher this time and the story moves along at a great pace.

All in all a thoroughly engaging and intoxicating read that i couldn't put down!

Review - Ransom by Emily Guido

Ransom by Emily Guido

Book two in The Light Bearer series

Format: Ebook

Genre: Paranormal Romance

My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Synopsis: Ransom is the Second Novel in "The Light-Bearer Series" which is the continuation of Tabbruis and Charmeine's romantic and turbulent love story and mission on Earth to battle Lucifer's minions!

Tabbruis and Charmeine’s life at the ‘Castle Charmeine’ is blissful until the reality of ruling the Hellish Blood-Hunters' Elder Council hits them in the face. Then, as a one-two punch, Lord Cromwell, one of the most deadly and powerful Blood-Hunters on Earth has escaped the Elder Council Prison! Lord Cromwell sends a beautiful agent to cause trouble for Tabbruis and Charmeine! He also desperately wants something Tabbruis has!

There are more surprises in store for the inhabitants of the 'Castle Charmeine'.

Will Tabbruis and Charmeine, two star-crossed and ill-fated lovers ever be at rest? Could this mean the end of harmony for Tabbruis and Charmeine’s family?

My Review: After reading Charmeine and falling in love with all the characters, I couldn't wait to read the second one, and Ransom did not disappoint.

Filled with twists and turns that you did not see coming, i was held enthralled from the time i started the novel.

Emily's style of writing is different and I love it! It has a way of making you feel like you are there with them. She describes thing in detail but not in a way where you wish the author would get to the point.

Charmeine and Tabbruis' relationship deepens and is put to the test in a serious way!

The historic references are amazing! The richness it adds as the characters reminisce what it was like at certain times, the titanic for example left me with goosebumps. It's almost like Emily was there with the way she wrote it.

And of course, being angels you can work in some pretty cool references...Bathsheba for example ;) Love to hate her!

Cannot wait to read Conundrum!!

To find out more about Emily check out my review for Charmeine.

Book available for purchase on all major online bookstores.

Happy Reading xx

Review - Witchy Witchy by Penelope King

Witchy Witchy by Penelope King

Book 1 in The Spellbound Trilogy

Format: Ebook

Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance 

My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars!

Witchy Witchy is a cute and enchanting coming of age story for the lead character, Callista.

The story begins with her and her dad, moving from the south to live with an eccentric rich old lady, Ana. Her dad is there under the pretense of being the live in handy man, but Ana has secret motives and wants Callista by her side.

The motives aren't at all bad, but I wont spoil the story by going into detail.

Callista discovers she is a witch, and begins to realize that everything she has been able to do, doesn't make her strange or weird. She is simply a magical being.

Shortly after arriving at her new home, she meets the completely swoon-worthy and hunky, Nicholas. Callista feels an incredibly strong attraction to him, but he disappears for awhile.

She starts school, makes two very nice friends and discovers what life can be like, as opposed to what it was.

This series is very different from the demon one, in the sense that this is very lighthearted and no where near as dark, but i found it to be equally addictive and just as wonderful!

Can't wait to read the next book in the series to find out what happens with Callista, Nicholas and the rest of the gang.


To find out more about Penelope King and her other books, check out my other reviews.


Happy Reading,

Review - Fire with Fire by Penelope King

Fire with Fire by Penelope King

Book 2 in the Demonblood series

Genre: YA Paranormal

Format: EBook 

My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars!

My Review: Fire with Fire continues two months after we left off at the end of book one, A Demon Made Me Do It.

Kieron has been gone for two months, and Lucky/Liora have not heard from him.
They go about their lives as normal, trying to keep it together until he returns.

In this installment, we see two new characters enter the story.
A new love interest, Tristan and his sister Cassie become involved in Liora's life.

Bones consoles Lucky during the night hours.

Action and adventure start when things happen, that I wont say because I dont want to ruin the story.

What can I say other than WOW!! I absolutely loved the first book, but this one really rocked!

I sat down intending to read a few chapters and read the whole thing.
I was captivated from the start and couldnt wait to see what was going to happen.

A few things I saw coming, but a lot I didnt!

Hanging for the next book because i cant wait to see what happens!!

On a side note, what a gorgeous cover!!

If you haven't read book 1 - A Demon Made Me Do It - read this before reading Fire with Fire.

Happy Reading