The Darkest Pleasure - Gena Showalter

This is a continuation of 'The Lords of the Underworld' series and this novel focuses on Reyes and his love interest Danika. Reyes is still trying to keep Danika safe from Aeron and the hunters in the world. There is a twist though in that Danika becomes essential in the search for Padora's Box. The warriors also have a few battles with hunters and there are some shocks for the Lords when they discover the leader of the hunters.

Again this is another fabulous book from Gena. Everytime I read one of these books the couple becomes my favourite and Reyes and Danika are definately gonna be ones to beat when it comes to how much the suit each other. The further plot development is brilliant, each of her novels flow into each other flawlessly. The lords become more endearing with every novel and you can't help but feel so awful for them and their cursed lives. The insights to the other warriors that Gena slots in create anticipation for the next novel and add to the understanding of each of the warriors and their motives for what they do. I really can't think of more ways to say that these books are amazing.

Overall marks out of 10: 10

Prey - Rachel Vincent

It's finally time for Manx's trial and time for Faythe to see Marc. But then they are ambushed by an army of strays. But things must go on and after Faythe leaves Manx at her trial she returns home to help Kaci who is still refusing to shift and she's getting sicker because of it. Then Faythe receives a phonecall...Marc has been kidnapped. Now Faythe is on a mission to get him back and to find out what is going on with the strays.

I absolutely loved this book but it left me infinately sad. I'm not gonna spoil it but I was very shocked by Rachel's twists in the plot. I can accept that it was needed for the story to move on but it didn't make it any easier to digest. Faythe makes some colossal mistakes in this novel and I'm still very angry with her. I adore the emotion that Rachel brings out of me whenever I read her novels. The developments in this novel have me really excited for 'Shift'. I just never want this series to end.

Overall marks out of 10: 10

Storm Glass - Maria V Snyder

Opal has a very strange magical gift. She's not like other magicians with a range of powers. Opal can trap magic inside glass. So obviously she's the best person to send to the stormdancer clan when they are having trouble with their glass orbs. But it's not a simple as it sounds. Someone is trying to stop Opal and to bring about the downfall of the stormdancer clan.

I really enjoyed this book. I will admit that it did take me a bit longer to get into it than I expected. The plot is believable and the new characters that Maria introduces are very likeable. My favourite thing about this book, however, was the connection to the previous series based in this world. I loved that Yelena and Valek were mentioned and that Leif was even in the novel. It added a very cool touch and the story then became more alive for me.

Overall marks out of 10: 7

Pride - Rachel Vincent

Faythe Sanders is on trial for her life after she accidentally turned her ex-boyfriend into a werecat but whilst at her trial there are greeted by an angry bruin, werebear. There are werecats running all over his territory and he's not happy. But then one day he returns with a tabby, an orphaned tabby. It's upto Faythe to find out about this tabby and save her from the scheming of the council.

This is such a compelling series and I'm absolutely addicted. I love Faythe's character and the learning curve that she is going through. She matures with every book and her ability to get herself into trouble and then right back out of it is quite amusing at points. It actually really nice to see Faythe have some of a maternal instinct and I couldn't wait to read Prey.

Overall marks out of 10: 10

The Darkest Kiss - Gena Showalter

Lucien is the keeper of death and Anya is the Goddess of Anarchy. Together they are trying to save the Lords from Pandora's box and the hunters who would have all the Lords dead. If only they could get past the intense attraction between the two of them that they both know will only get them in trouble. Throw in Cronus leader of the Titans who wants Anya dead to get a hold of her special gift.

This is another good 'un from Gena. The development of Anya and Lucien from the previous novel is brilliant. Anya is such a fiesty lady and she brings the best out of Lucien's character. Lucien is also such a captivating character and the glimpses into both characters past enhances everything about their personalities. The development of the polt through this novel is also very good and flows very nicely from the previous novel. Another thing that I love about this book is that the novel is not completely about Anya and Lucien and there are hints and glimpses into the old novel and into the next few in the series. It makes me very excited for the next novel and I most definately.

Overall marks out of 10: 9

The Turning - Jennifer Armintrout

Carrie has just become a Doctor but one night someone comes into the hospital and knocks Carrie right out of her bubble. Someone so damaged the fact that they are conscious is a miracle. Inevitably this person dies and is sent down to the morgue where Carrie goes to confront her fear of them and then she is attacked. She wakes up after a few surgeries and there is something different. She has an insatiable appetite and she's sensitive to light. In her quest for answers she meets Nathan who helps her get new to her new life. Carrie has been turned into a vampire and the person who sired her is one of the most evil vampires on the planet. But Carrie can't help but be attracted to her sire, Cyrus. She keeps telling herself it's the blood tie that happens between the two of them but how can she be sure? And then add in the problem of the attraction between her and Nathan. What's a girl to do?

This book is a lot more sinister than the previous books I have reviewed but it was brilliant. Carrie is a brilliant character and the things we discover about her really enhance her character. The plot is very well constructed and flows very well and Nathan and Cyrus' opposite personailities offer the most realistic clash and bring out both sides of Carrie's new life. The revelations in this novel are superbly placed and add a more dramatic effect to the story. A very very good read.

Overall marks out of 10: 9

Enslave Me Sweetly - Gena Showalter

Mia is an alien huntress. Her job is to hunt and kill the aliens on Earth who break our laws. Human men are going missing and then showing up dead, on display. It's now Mia's job to find the alien responsible and eliminate them. But first she has to get past the seductive Kyrin and alien with whom Mia develops an undeniable attraction. Together they must find this alien, if they can keep their hands off each other.

This book was the bomb. Aliens are not usually my thing but Gena made this book so realistic I was able to work with them. The plot is excellent and very well written with a brilliant pace. This was another book that I found difficult to put down. Mia is one kick-ass no-nonsense chick and I absolutely adore her character. Kyrin is so sexy it's hard not to want him yourself but with this gorgeous vulnerable side. Overall he's delicious. My thoughts on this book are only good and this is just another book to add to Gena's immense books list.

Overall marks out of 10: 9