Awe and rapture from start to finish!
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GJ Walker-Smith managed to maintain the brilliance from her debut novel, Saving Wishes, right through to the series denouement, Star Promise. I was spellbound with awe and rapture as I took the journey with Adam, Charli, Bridget and the rest of the Blake/Decarie clan. I'm sad to see the series end, but so excited to see what else comes from the incredible imagination of this author. Thank you for these stories. I will hold them close to my heart forever.
2590865
Lazarus Infinity's work is enthralling and strikingly resembles a train wreck - I know it's going to hurt and be ugly but I absolutely cannot tear myself away. You walk away from this book feeling as if you have gone through these hellish experiences yourself.
It is simple for an author to suck you into a heart warming moment of joy, love and smiles, we want to feel that way. We will go willingly down that kind of a road an author leads you down. However it is considerably harder for an author to make a reader empathize with feelings of betrayal, heartache and loneliness in quite the eloquent way Lazarus Infinity has managed in Exodus.
I absobuythisbooklutely could not put it down! My prediction is that this will be the last time you will be able to get a novel by Lazarus for less than 4 dollars!!!
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This is one of the best books I have read in a long time!!When you read this book, at first you are not too sure who to like who to hate or who to pity. It is a great combo of Armageddon fantasy, the eternal battle between Heaven and Hell with mankind caught in the middle, and the most beautifully de-scripted, brutal picture of epic, intense battles on the scope of Lord of The Rings. Angels, Demons, Fallen Angels failed creations and humans, are brought to life in the most perfect vision of End days becoming very real. It poses the serious question of "What if Heaven loses Armageddon." One minute you are hating the demons simply for being evil, the next you have switched sides as they mercilessly wipe out army after army of The All-Fathers Angels. Bazaar is a genius in how he depicts this whole story, told in part through journal entries, written and witnessed through the eyes of an 8 year old girl named Alisha Grace.  I gladly give The Fallen Dark Genesis 5 stars and recommend this to anyone who wants to read, in my opinion, the #1 Armageddon book of the year. After reading many of the reviews on here, I'm fully inclined to agree, if this was to become either a video game, CGI movie, Graphic Novel, the success would never end. With book 2 hopefully not long off, in the right hands, this series could go down as one of the greats people would talk about for years to come. Thank you for the ultimate reading pleasure.
2735001
Wow! I am so ready for the second book in this series. Since reading S.L. Jenning's Se7en SinnersSeries, I've been on a little Angels and Demons kick. This only made it worse!

I was completely captivated from the very beginning. The world building and the complex characters really keep the pages turning! It's a fast paced easy read if I ever saw one.

This isn't your typical take on Angels, Demons and those in between. The wingless are sold, the Demons destroy and the Angels protect those they wish. I really couldn't put this down. Even when it moved to two POV's, the transition was smooth and there were never any moments where you wondered who you were reading.
42640
Well, where to begin? I was so blown away by this! Rarely are sequels equal to the first part, but this one is an exception. So engrossing from the very first page (hell, the very first sentence grabbed me and hooked me in immediately), breathlessly written with intensity and passion.

Dre showed such promise as a writer and storyteller with his first novel, "Diversity", so much so that I put him on my list of favorite authors (and that was just his debut), and now with this novel he has been moved further up on my list. His writing is so fierce, intense, yet light and satirical in just the right places. He never once betrays either his characters or his readers for one moment -something especially hard not to do when carrying characters into a whole new story.

And about the story here, well, I won't bore you by dropping any spoilers, I'll just say that it is a very captivating, heartwrenching, fast paced, intense, and moving story. Picking up where he left off in the first part, Pearson faithfully puts the readers to the same brisk pace he set out to do in the beginning; and he never disappoints here!

There were moments I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails, there were moments I was laughing out loud, almost in tears, then there were the moments where I was in tears from actually crying because it is so emotionally compelling.

These characters are so richly drawn that you actually feel like you not only know them, but are actually a part of their lives as if they were people living right next to you in your everyday life. And, yes, that even applies to the ruthless bad guys in this. And, again, like in Part One, there are plenty of them here, fused in so naturally and real. And the thing is, you will find yourself rooting for some of them!

Yes, again, Dre pulls off the daring task of surprising everyone, keeping things secret until the right moment to let the cat out of the bag, so to speak, and keeping you guessing as to who's on which side of right and wrong the entire time. I cannot recommend this novel highly enough! A very fascinating book! Love it!

Thank you! :>)
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This was my first book by Pam Godwin but certainly won't be the last one! I haven't read many Apocalypse-y type books, those are normally not my cup of tea, but this book is a whole freaking pitcher full! A mysterious virus sweeps the world leaving only one woman and a slowly dying population of men.

This book has it all... Chills, thrills, lots of tears, horrifying acts, heat, shouts of frustration/worry, and some smiles.  Evie is one tough cookie to be able to be able to survive the horrible, terrible, traumatizing things that happen. (I wouldn't be that strong).  Along her journey to find the answers to the question of why she encounters her 3 Guardians. Mind, Body and Soul.  I love that each of her three Guardians are different in almost every way, expect that they will do anything to protect Evie.

The next book is in this series in Blood of Eve.

I can't wait to see what happens next!
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I just finished this box set  Arkane Bix Set -1 and I am still in a haze!  This box set is undoubtedly one of the most exciting, thrilling and mind absorbing set of books I have ever read.  I did anticipate some thrills and exhilaration but this is something that surpasses all my expectations.  The amount of research that has gone into each book is unbelievable and the books have to be read to know what I am referring to.

Stone of Fire (previously Pentecost) was one unending round of events that kept me on tenterhooks anxiously waiting to find out what happens next.  It took me on a roller- coaster of all the Disciples and their stones, starting in India through London, Israel and ending in Arizona ,USA. What a mind boggling journey and a challenging ride that defies description.  Morgan Sierra becomes endearing very soon and Jake by being close to her and her partner in action also becomes extremely likeable. The climax has the reader breathlessly waiting for the culmination of events.

Just when I thought that things had settled down comes the Crypt of Bones throwing me totally out of loop!  It was scary at the same time a very compelling read. It was horrific and shocking in places but every  action was justified in the eyes of the villains masquerading as the do-gooders of the entire human world.  Some of the incidents seem improbable but the readers convince themselves that it COULD happen given the described circumstances in the book.  As before, Morgan and Jake continue to hold that bond they formed with the reader in Stone of Fire. Saying anything more would spoil the suspense of the book

Already hooked on the first two books, the third book in the set, Ark of the Blood did not disappoint me. The arena changed into international terrorism, religions and psychology giving the reader a glimpse into the insane workings of crazy people.  It also includes the world of Freemasons, Kabbala and the action starts in Washington DC though the majority of it happens in Egypt. And how spell-binding this book proved to be!!  This box set rekindled my deep interest in religious mysticism.

Thanks, Joanna. Please keep writing forever! Hats off !!
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The Ravening, book 2 in Tarryls 3 book series is simply stunning and again has left me yearning for book 3 just as godforsaken left me.
It is darkly erotic and dangerous. Tarryl again has mastered his wording in this book, which immediately gets your imagination and your blood pumping. I am extremely impressed by the Ravening and cannot wait for the finale!!!!
1173440
Daniel Cotton has written a magnificent apocalyptic Zombie survival story!  I was enthralled from the very beginning to the very end! Mr. Cotton had the perfect mix of action, character dialogue, character development, and this resulted in a nail-biting, page-turning, thrill ride for me as the reader.  I am impressed with Mr. Cotton's sheer breadth of knowledge, ranging from biology, the military, firearms, human nature, etc.  One of the nicest surprises was the dialogue of the character, Bruce.  We have all met someone like Bruce in our life:  smart mouth, tough as nails, but is really just a big, ole' teddy bear with a heart of gold.  Bruce had some of the best one liners ever! Cotton tied up loose ends, and wasn't afraid to pull the trigger on beloved characters, women or children, which makes the story more realistic.  And, the biggest thrill for me?  Finding out he had written a prequel!  Hats off to Daniel Cotton!
4784321
Oh My! What a roller coaster ride! This book would have me laughing one minute and crying the next. Then when I thought I had it all figured out I got blindsided with a possibility that never entered my mind. Oh man, then the ending....  it just made me want to bawl. What a cliffhanger! I can't wait to get to see how this mess, that the characters has gotten themselves into, is worked out. I am sure it will be a fabulous ride.

Reyna Pryde is amazing! The details and story line is woven together so seamlessly and with great depth. She created strong viable characters that faces not just the supernatural problems, but everyday issues as well. Love, fear and sacrifice is but the way of the life and this book has it all. Well worth the read!

Acelynn lost herself long ago. The day she had to make a deal to save her sister's soul. Now decades later she is still trying to find the son of Satan so she can put an end to her misery. Along the way she is harassed by Satan and his minions while running into all sorts of road blocks. Finally she gets a lead, after all these years something is going right or is that wrong?
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Holy Mackerel! What a freaking ride! *fans self*

I think the first thing you need to know is this is not a romance. There are romantic elements in the story but it's not a romance so if you go into this novel expecting a romance, you'll be sorely disappointed. What you will find is an adventure, a mystery that takes you on a wild ride leaving you on the edge of your seat wondering what's going to happen next, what will the Fathom's Five get into and how will they get out of the trouble they inevitably create for themselves?!

One of the things I especially loved about this book was how you are slowly introduced to the characters one at a time. There's no overload of characters and information in the beginning. There's no confusion on who or what the MCs are because each of the five main characters are introduced in a way that suits their personalities and you learn about who they are while they are comfortably in their own elements. It was just amazing.

Each of the Fathom's Five are different. Jake is a brash New Yorker, Shane's the gentlemanly Texan, Luca is the charming Italian, Eden is the calming Brazilian doctor and Will is the bad boy Californian. They each have interesting personalities that somehow compliment each others' characters. For some reason I found it all refreshing.

I found the adventures they all went on to be extremely fascinating. I fell so deep into this book I felt like I was actually living every little detail. It made my heart race when one of them (mostly Jake) teetered on the edge of death and then sighed with relief when they reached relative safety. Then went through more heart racing when they just got themselves into more danger! It was exhausting but at the same time I didn't want to stop reading. And, OMG, how my heart broke for Luca when he found out who the Holy Father was. Poor sweet Luca!!!

I devoured those pages faster than I thought possible. I was intrigued by every minor character introduced. They all have some type of purpose and eventually I have no doubt all will be revealed, too. I can't wait to read the rest of this series! Especially since it sounds like the mysterious Sam will be a major part of the next book, The Riddle of the Sands.

Absolutely recommended!!!! But be warned it leaves on a cliff-hanger!

ETA: And, the little short about Elsa at the end was so cute and funny but even with how short it was, it was action-packed!! And I loved getting a little more inside information about the boys in the 'Who Is?' section at the end. ;-)
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I literally read this in one night! I had to! I am so captivated by this story, I can't get enough. It's hard to not be attached to these characters in some way. I have to say that....I was certainly waiting for what happens near the end to finally happen and now, I am literally salivating for book 3! This author certainly has a way with storytelling and creating both characters and worlds, all in the 1st person voice. It all flows together and is very well written! If you love angel and demon stories, this is a saga will not disappoint! It isn't a cookie cutter angels and demons novel. Biblical references are on point but are speculative, not preachy. I am soooo in love with Cam, who wouldn't be? Especially after this book! Starling, is definitely going to be a force to be reckoned with and not just because of what her essence is. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite heroines. That is all I will say without giving any spoilers!
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From the beginning I was swallowed whole. Trying to imagine what would happen to make this become unimaginable. I truly didn't anticipate any part of this story and full heartily loved every last word of this book! My eyes were leaking faucets from being emotionally attached to this riveting, exciting and marvelous book! I highly recommend this!
2455300
This book was as exciting as Prophet! I loved every single moment of each character's journey, especially Kien and Ela. Though there is a certain tear-jerking scene, but I won't spoil it! I was pleased to see one of my favorite characters return, and I found myself caught in one roller coaster ride after another as Parne faces judgement from their Creator... and a certain god-king on the rise!
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OMG!!  The finale is explosive!  All secrets are revealed; all mysteries are solved; lives are forever changed.  When the smoke clears and the dust settles, the battlefield makes way for the new growth.  Much like a forest fire scorches the earth and the seedlings spring back to life stronger and more abundant than ever.  Light wins; love always triumphs.
  Ms. Robinson skillfully weaves all the strands of her work of art to a beautiful, exciting, believable conclusion.  It has been a breathtaking ride and one I highly recommend to any serious reader.  I was given this book in exchange for an honest review and I am so thankful for the experience.  This trilogy will remain in my collection for another day of feasting.  Five Stars
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Wow!  I literally could NOT put this book down. I lost sleep reading it. This apocalyptic novel will not disappoint.  So much realism grounded in hard factual science is terrifying as you realize...this could actually happen!!! One of my friends is ready to become a prepper now!  Matthew Mather has an uncanny ability to write novels like Cyberstorm, Darknet, Atopia Chronicals that are fiction, but then I see these concepts actually evolving real time in our world. Scary and humbling. You must read this!
3964309
Damage Control just rocked my world 10 times over!
Is simply a  powerhouse of a thriller! With so many twist and turns. That just fuels the storyline! Burning up the pages! Leading us a non stop ride of orgasmic proportions!
Then the next moment, leaving me completely shell shocked! WTF??? Scratching my head! Feeling perplexed and hungry!  For more of the chaos! For more of Shane and Emilys journey! That fire, which is just igniting! Right in the eyes of the storm!! What will happen next????

So when I  think of Suspense, lust, sizzle and a twist! There's only one place I to go.  Now that is  Lisa Renee Jones thriller of a mind!! She will blow you away!