Sunday 28 March 2010

Succubus Shadows - Richelle Mead (Spoilers for Previous Novels)

Blurb: Georgina Kincaid has formidable powers. Immortality, seduction, shape-shifting into any human form she desires, walking in heels that would cripple mere mortals–all child’s play to a succubus like her. Helping to plan her ex-boyfriend’s wedding is a different story. Georgina isn’t sure which is worse–that Seth is marrying another woman, or that Georgina has to run all over Seattle trying on bridesmaid dresses. Still, there are distractions. Georgina’s roommate, Roman, is cluttering her apartment with sexual tension. Then there’s Simone, the new succubus in town, who’s intent on corrupting Seth. But the real danger lies in the mysterious force that’s visiting her thoughts, trying to draw her into a dark, otherworldly realm. Sooner or later, Georgina knows she’ll be too weak to resist. And when that happens, she’ll discover who she can trust, who she can’t — and that Hell is far from the worst place to spend eternity …

I absolutely adore this series and this installment did not let me down at all. Georgina is one of my favourite characters ever. She's an agent of Hell who has such a strong moral compass, I find it fascinating to read about her. Her relationship with Seth, as can be expected, is still a major focus throughout the book and their relationship is as complicated as ever. Their relationship has grown consistently through each book and this one is no different. The twists in this novel were brilliant. This book left me hanging and I can't believe we have to wait so long for the next one. I'm still holding out for Georgina to get everything she wants and more. I ADORE Roman. He really came alive during this novel for me. I really hope we see a lot more of him.

So all in all I recommend this novel to everyone. Make sure you read the others in the series first though.

Thursday 18 March 2010

So I've been pretty bad at keeping this going

An update is needed then!

Well first things first as a new years resolution I wanted to read a book a week for the year or more and so far I think I'm doing really well. Any new series I've started is in red and a new author is in purple. Also the ones in bold I am still currently reading. The list is as follows:

  1. Queene of Light – Jennifer Armintrout (#1 Lightworld/Darkworld Trilogy)

  2. My Soul to Save – Rachel Vincent (#2 Soul Screamers Series)

  3. Hunter's Prayer – Lilith Saintcrow (#2 Jill Kismet Series)

  4. Fire – Kristin Cashore (#2 Graceling Series)

  5. On the Edge – Ilona Andrews (#1 The Edge Series)

  6. Redemption Alley – Lilith Saintcrow (#3 Jill Kismet Series)

  7. Hush, HushBecca Fitzpatrick (#1 Hush Series)

  8. BittenKelley Armstrong (#1 Women of the Otherworld Series)

  9. MarkedP.C and Kristin Cast (#1 House of Night Series)

  10. Betrayed – P.C and Kristin Cast (#2 House of Night Series)

  11. Chosen - P.C and Kristin Cast (#3 House of Night Series)

  12. Living Dead in Dallas – Charlaine Harris (#2 Sookie Stackhouse Series)

  13. Shift – Rachel Vincent (#5 Shifters Series)

  14. Untamed - P.C and Kristin Cast (#4 House of Night Series)

  15. Hunted - P.C and Kristin Cast (#5 House of Night Series)

  16. Circle of FireKeri Arthur (#1 Damask Circle Trilogy)

  17. FallenLauren Kate (#1 Fallen Series)

  18. Tempted – PC & Kristin Cast (#6 House of Night Series)

  19. Circle of Death – Keri Arthur (#2 Damask Circle Trilogy)

  20. The Field GuideHolly Black & Tony DiTerlizzi (#1 Spiderwick Chronicles)

  21. The Seeing Stone - Holly Black & Tony DiTerlizzi (#2 Spiderwick Chronicles)

  22. Lucinda's Secret - Holly Black & Tony DiTerlizzi (#3 Spiderwick Chronicles)

  23. The Ironwood Tree - Holly Black & Tony DiTerlizzi (#4 Spiderwick Chronicles)

  24. The Wrath of Mulgarath - Holly Black & Tony DiTerlizzi (#5 Spiderwick Chronicles)

  25. Blood of the Demon – Diana Rowland (#2 Kara Gillian Series)

  26. Tithe – Holly Black (#1 Modern Faerie Tale Series)

  27. Strange Angels – Lili St Crow (#1 Strange Angels Series)

  28. Betrayals – Lili St Crow (#1 Strange Angels Series)

I have also decided to try and read as many new authors (as in authors I've never read before) as possible this year and I am currently at 6 new authors.

I will get round to reviewing every new book that I read from now on but if you want my opinion on any of the books on that list then drop me a message and I will let you know what I thought of it. Also if this list gives you ideas for recommendations that would be great too!

Hopefully I'll be better at keeping this up to date too.