... this book in exchange for an honest review* I enjoyed the first book in this series so much that ...
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*I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

I enjoyed the first book in this series so much that I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. I absolutely loved the chemistry between Austin and Magnolia and was rooting for them from the get go. I always rate a book by how much sleep I am willing to give up to read it and I was up well past my usual bed time trying to get through this one. Highly recommend!
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Seraphinas Initiative is a continuation from book one in the Seraphina series by Sheena Hutchinson, and I am so happy that I tried this series again because I really enjoyed this book much more than I did the first one. I was really on the fence with book one, mostly because it was pretty predictable at times and tended to drag a bit, but book two really takes off with the story line and it really draws the reader in. I really liked how much faster the pace was in Initiative when compared to book 1 which really made my enjoyment of the book higher as well. Seeing Nate and Seraphinas relationship change throughout this story really gives the reader a great understanding of them and how Hutchinson is such a fantastic writer. I cant wait to see where she takes this series. It is a must buy for anyone who is wanting to dive into a book full of fallen angels, danger and suspense.
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I enjoyed this story so much more than the first book in the series! So very glad I decided to continue on.

Abraham (Bram) Evans certainly has his issues but at least he evolves through the story. He was adopted by the family that first fostered him and his twin brother at age six. Anita (Ani) Martin was also fostered by the same family but after Bram had left and was on his own. Their relationship could be described as acrimonious at best...until it wasn't.

The thing I like most about all of the characters in this series are their authenticity. Bram and Anita aren't always likable individually and most definitely as a couple. What they are is realistic, behaving more like the people we know than those we wish they were. It's that honesty that works and exposing their vulnerabilities just makes them endearing.

This was a rocky, emotionally-jammed journey that I couldn't put down. The extended family was such a major factor in the story, illustrating the dynamics and beauty of blended relationships created through foster parenting, adoption and children born to the parents. Kudos to the author for writing such a powerful and positive example. Bram and Anita felt like real people and crept into my heart when I didn't expect to feel them.

(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)
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I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.  Normally these are not the type of books I read but they have certainly captured my interest.  I will keep reading this series.
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The first book was so good, I had to get this one!
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Really excited to continue with this series.  I very much enjoyed the first book in this series and the second book was just as good.  I had pre-ordered this book immediately after finishing the first book, so I went in without knowing anything about the plot other than it would feature Jester, who was introduced in the first book.  I am glad I didn't know too much because the book kept me guessing with how the main characters would handle all the issues that arose throughout the book.  The No Prisoners MC world is becoming more fully developed with each book and I am looking forward to more books in this series.
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I really enjoyed the first book in this series,&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Glimpse/dp/1452858748/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Glimpse</a>, and was eager to revisit this world. I was not disappointed. All the elements I enjoyed in the first book were also in this book: great teenage dialogue, Zellie and Avery, an engaging story, twists and turns, Zellie and Avery, a smooth writing style, Zellie and Avery...ya get the picture ;) There are also a couple of other characters who have bigger roles in this book -- Ben and Christopher. We first met Ben at the end of Glimpse and his character continues in this book in a more significant role that also creates some romantic conflict. Christopher also adds some conflict to the story as the "bad guy" or at least one of them. He may seem like a new character at first, but he is actually one you have seen before in Glimpse.

The story opens a short time after Glimpse ends. Ben comes back into the story and we learn more about his abilities and his past. Zellie and Avery's relationship is tested when the parental units band together to keep them apart to protect Avery from the death seen in Zellie's vision. They will have to stay apart unless they can find a way to prevent the vision from coming true. Christopher is plotting his revenge on The Society, and an attack by a greater evil must be thwarted or they are all doomed.

Like Glimpse, the story had plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing which way it would go. There were multiple POVs, but it seemed to be mostly Zellie and didn't switch as frequently, so it was a little easier to keep track of who was talking. It was a smooth read that I didn't want to put down. I was drawn through the story and eager to see what would happen next.

The few nitpicks I had include one of the characters doing a complete flip-flop on his focus that did throw me off a little. He spends a good portion of the book focused on a goal that he had been working toward for a long time, and then he suddenly does a complete turnabout without seemingly much more than a shrug of the shoulders. (That's a little cryptic but I don't want to give away any spoilers!) The transition just seemed too easy.

Just a heads up...this book has more sexual content than the first book. Some readers may feel it is inappropriate for a YA book and others will not see a problem with it. You will have to judge for yourself, but I would probably recommend it to the older end of the teen audience or adults.

Stacey spins a great story that keeps me engaged and turning the page. I love the characters and Glimmer is a great addition to the series. Though the ending doesn't have a huge cliffhanger, it does leave some open story threads to be explored and also a few questions in this reader's head. I look forward to the next book, Glow, and another dose of Zellie, Avery, and the rest of the gang.

Word Count: approx. 59,611 (Shorter Novel)
Kindle locations: 3554
ePub Length: 164 pgs
Print length: 206 pgs
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When I read - and reviewed - the first book in this series (Metamorphosis), I said that I liked it well enough as a fun read, but not enough to keep reading in the series.  Well, when it was time to download another book to read, I changed my mind.  I did buy this one, the second in the series.  I still think it's juvenile, I still think the author has a rather objectified view of women, and I still thought it was enjoyable to read anyway.  The only thing that changed is that I now admit I liked it enough to buy into the next book in the series.  I'd rate this with 4 out of 5 stars.
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I had enjoyed reading Ms. Costa's first book in this series, which had many lighthearted moments.  I thought that this book would be in the same vein.  Turns out that it is much more serious with lots of dark overtones.

I enjoyed it equally as well but hope that some spark of humor returns to the series with the next book.  Val can be such a fun sleuth that it would be a shame not to highlight that in the future.

In this book, there is a secret group that is busy finding and stealing religious relics.  When someone close to Val is murdered, she becomes involved in finding out whodunnit.  She also draws close to her best friend's brother, Bale, a monk who has come to New York to assist her.

There are lots of twists and turns and, for me, a surprise ending.  Even beyond the end, there are more twists and turns.  All in all, it was a good mystery read.  So little relied on the first book, I don't think anyone would have problems in reading this book stand-alone.  However, if you want a lighter read by the same author, I highly recommend the first in the series, A Killer's Guide to Cold Climates.

I was provided a digital advance reader copy of this book by the publisher via Netgalley.
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I have to confess that I have read the second book in the series without reading the first one. This actually does not hamper my reading too much, but I do have to imagine parts of the backstory which I would have known from the first book. So, I do not really know the kind of relationship which Tom and Lorena have, or the organisation he has gotten involved with. It is actually nice to explore and find out these things for myself. This also means that I might unknowingly give out spoilers to the first book, you have been forewarned.

Tom Crayder, the protagonist of this series, is not a hero. He loves to talk and think about things such as planes, girls, sex and guns, basically all the things which would interest every guy. He is a normal guy, just like me, with all the normal problems, when life thrusts into a situation where he has to be heroic. In this book, Tom is not on a mission for the organisation, but on one of his own. His wife Jenny unknowingly gets into trouble with the mafia, and it is upto Tom and his team to save her. All the characters from the first book appear to make a comeback, and he has Lorena at his side during the entire book.

I loved the characters of the book. Each of them has their problems and none of them are clear-cut nice guys, but you end up loving them either ways. They are all friends you would like to have around in times of trouble, the kinds who would have your back no matter what. Personally, I liked Tiny the best. He is like a cute giant kid and I couldn't help but love him. He is has an innocence to him, that is difficult to ignore. I also liked the kickass Lorena who is witty and sarcastic as well as extremely well-trained. Definitely not someone you'd want to mess with.

The author is able to provide comic relief in all the right places to release just enough tension out of a situation which would have me gasping for air if it were to last any longer. But after a point the one-liners and witty comebacks became a bit too much. I would love to see the relationship that Tom and Lorena have, to progress to a stage where they are just comfortable with each other and are not out to prove anything. I can totally see that happening as the series progresses. I could do with a little less of these in the upcoming books. Also, I felt that some of the flying sequences were extended a bit too much and could have been shorter. But these are minor shortcomings in an excellent book.

I have to say that the book's fast pace, continuous action and wonderful characters had me breezing through the book. I actually was able to almost finish reading it in one sitting. This is not something that I can say about too many books. This is a double edged sword, as the author has now set expectations to a very high level for all his next books. I hope he can live upto this and provide the same level of entertainment in the upcoming books.

This is a gold mine that the author has hit. There are countless books in the series which can be written. I am sure he'll have enough ideas to saturate even the die-hard fans of the series. But we are a long, long way away from that happening. Right now, I am just waiting for the next book in the series to come out!
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Ms. Swinfen has created some memorable characters in this new series.  I enjoyed the two  books so much that I have begun the first book of her original series.  As with the first of the series, I appreciated learning more about the life of Nicholas, his friends at Oxford, and Emma at the Convent.  In some ways, The Novice's Tale was even better than the first, but that was primarily because I already knew the characters and was simply able to enjoy their newest adventures.  I did have to look up the alaunt--even though my knowledge of current breeds of dog is fairly complete, I had missed studying the various Medieval hunting hounds.  This is not a criticism; rather, it's one more example of the things that I have learned from the author.  I look forward to the third novel of the series!
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I'm really enjoying the first book in the series, the fact that the main characters are more typical teens who have real world problems and quirks adds to the storyline and I am looking forward to seeing how they grow and develop through the process. Hey,its 4am and I read it straight through so it grabbed my attention and kept me intrigued :) Can't wait to start reading the next in the series.
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first off I'd like to say I received this book for free :-) not only did I find a new author but I also found a wonderful series. Deanna Chase gave a fresh look at fae Magic. I was really sorry to see this series end I'm looking forward to the next adventure that she takes us on :-)
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NUMBER OF HEARTS: 4
REVIEW:
I had the pleasure reading this book and also getting to listen to on audio.  I just could not pass up the chance to have Justine Eyre read to me.  This was a good second book in Danis Grim series.  I really enjoyed all the magic and Welsh mythology in the series.  But there were parts that were a little slow for me.  I felt that the book started off really good then it slowed down a bit.  Right up until Brooke meets Aidan.
I really enjoyed Brooke and Aidans relationship and the connection that they have.  Brookes cats really tried to steal the show with their demanding ways :) .
All in all this was a good book and I am very much looking forward to the next book in this series.  I wonder who it could be?  Maybe a certain Lord of the Hunt?

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Montlake & Brilliance Audio in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
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Rating: 4.5/5

I had thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series and was lucky enough to be able to obtain a copy of this, the second in series, a few days later (today - and yes, I couldn't wait to read it!) The series concerns the Divinities who are a special type of witch, demi-goddesses with unique powers. Their task is to fight evil and the demons currently endangering humanity. In this story on of the Divinity, Khole Bradenton is the highly independent, very powerful twin and a really jump in ask questions later type of person. This attitude has had consequences in the past, some good and others negative. This time, however, she jumps in to save her twin sister from demons and finds out she has her own personal Death Demon guardian, Jagger. Hes been guarding her for a while but this is the first time hes shown himself - and it is also the time when they both discover they are fated mates! This is definitely something that Khloe rejects, she doesnt want any male telling her what to do and certainly not a demon, even if they are on the side of Hectate, the Goddess of Witchcraft. As the two fight their attraction and the demons, life sure is going to get interesting again for all concerned!

This is an action packed second in series, a real page turner, with great characters and a plot with plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader guessing what will happen next. I really enjoyed it and cant wait to read the third story in the series! As I said for the first book in the series, I have no hesitation in highly recommending this to anyone who enjoys magically wonderful romantic battles and adventures.

This is my honest opinion after reading an ARC of this book via NetGalley.
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I loved the first book in this series. It was in my top ten last year and I have been anxiously awaiting this second book. The first book is most definitely better but this book was good to tie the stories together. In the middle I thought it got a bit wordy and drawn out but I enjoyed the characters and the setting just like the first. Julia grows and comes so far from the first book, I wanted to jump into the book at times. Like in the first, this book has a ton of detail which I do like with Jessica's writing. While this book had a finality in the end I am still excited about the next book!

 You must read the first book before starting this, nothing will make any sense if you do not start with book one.

I rate this book four stars but I still highly recommend this series.
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I want to begin by stating that I received a copy of this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. With that being said, I liked the book. I enjoyed both Jarek and Melissa as characters separately but felt that their chemistry together was lacking. As I read, I found myself getting annoyed with Melissa's inability to make up her mind towards liking Jarek. I'm not saying she should fall madly in love at the first interaction, but it really took way too long for her to accept him completely.

All that aside, the first book in any series has a lot of world building to do. Celia was able to not only do this well, but she also tied in her other series Ujal series seamlessly. I liked that several of the Ujal made appearances throughout the book. I also appreciate that the cameos were thought out insertions instead of haphazardly placed where not needed. It gives me confidence that she has a plan for this dragon series and I can't wait to read more!