Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel

I really, really liked this one.  I couldn't wait to pick it up again each night.  I'm not sure what it is, since it could easily fall into the played-out category of supernatural romance- but for some reason the vampire-to-human thing felt really fresh.   I have no idea why I liked it so much-  Lenah acted in ways that were bizarre and confusing, the ending was not entirely lined up with the tenets of the mythology, and I didn't even like the love interest.  Despite all of those flaws, it was addictive.  Lenah was likeable, and the pacing made it so that I was always racing to see what would happen next.  I immediately looked up sequels because the ending was so shocking, and I will be reading the next one.  4 Stars!

Angelfire by Courtney Allison

This book would have been alright if I was new to the genre- but I think this type of supernatural romance is played out.  I would have forgiven it if the main character had been funnier or the mythology intriguing.   But no- girl finds out she has supernatural powers, falls for dark, mysterious bad boy who knows the secrets to her new life but won't tell, and an ending that resolves nothing.  On top of that, there were fight scenes after fight scenes that didn't really do anything for me.  So, this one wasn't my thing.  2 Stars

Sean Griswold's Head

Here's another one that I solidly enjoyed. The main character was quirky and original, yet still as self-absorbed as our teenage years demand.  The premise of the novel was cute- in order to work through a family issue, the M.C. Payton Gritas is forced to see the school psychologist.  She is given an assignment- find an inanimate 'focus object' to journal about for several weeks.  She chooses Sean's head, as he sits in front of her in classes since grade school.  As she starts to get to know him for 'research', Payton realizes there is a lot more to Sean than his oversized melon, and comes to terms with her issues.  It was cute and touching, and a fun read even for middle-school aged kids as the content is P.G.

4 Stars

The Demon Trapper's Daughter

First of all, I love this cover!  As for the book itself, I liked it.  It wasn't what I imagined at all.  I was a bit unbelieving of the world that Oliver builds- it was so much like ours but with demons running around- I found it unsettling.  Regardless, I will continue on in the series because I really liked Beck and I want to see what happens between Riley and him.  Some cool mythology and a major cliffhanger pretty much hooks me every time...

3 Stars

This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

I love this series and Cat and Bones, and this book was as addictive as the rest.  I don't actually remember too much of it, besides complete enjoyment as I read.  More fluff and less sophistication, which I find myself needing from time to time!

4 Stars

Iron Crowned by Richelle Mead

I know that the cover is less than enticing- but I truly love Richelle Mead and her books. The Dark Swan series is probably my least favorite, but it's still enjoyable.  Lots of action, some character development, and definitely a set-up for a future book.  I hope Eugenie makes up her mind on some major issues in the next one...

4 Stars

Long Overdue Update

I haven't even had a minute to catch up with reviewing books.  But my resolution is to get my life back to center over Spring Break and maintain till Summer Break!  (Woo Hoo!)

So I apologize that these following reviews will be the quick and dirty version- some of these I read a month ago!