You have to read the mud scene!
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This is the first of Kimberly Krey's books that I've read. I thoroughl enjoyed it and plan to read the rest of this series of books. The characters are sassy and fun - wait until you read the mud scene! Reese's Cowboy Kiss is a clean adult romance, but that is not to say there is no sexual tension! There's plenty of that! This was a quick, easy read with some interesting twists and turns. Overall time enjoyably spent. I definitely recommend. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Wow. Just. Wow.

I am a huge fan of Tarryn Fisher's, Love Me With Lies series, so I cannot understand why I put off reading Mud Vein for as long as I did. There is something so raw and so honest about Tarryn's words, and you never know what her characters are going to say or do. Nothing is sugar coated or conventional. Therefore, I did not find myself rolling my eyes or bored. Not for one minute.

This book in unlike anything I have ever read. I don't really want to go into it too much, because it would really spoil the experience for readers. I can tell you that I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails. I had to read this book in chunks, because I had to think about and absorb the parts that I had just read. There were things that just gutted me, and had me in tears. And I hate crying. I really do. I couldn't help it though. Sometimes I felt like I could relate to Senna. Other times, I felt like I didn't understand her at all.

Then there was Isaac. Everyone needs an Isaac in there lives. After reading Mud Vein, I believe we all do, somewhere in the world.

I cannot express in words how much this book touched me, and I highly recommend it. However, this is by no means a fluff or a happy read. It will make you think and feel, though. I stayed up until 1:00 am, last night finishing this book. I think I spent another hour (maybe two?) reflecting on what I had just experienced in Mud Vein. I just couldn't sleep because my mind was racing. Starting another book right away was out of the question for me. How can I after reading such and enthralling book like Mud Vein?
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Characters whose lives seem to be stuck in the mud are confronted with tragic/comic events in a seedy apartment building.  This is worth watching just for the superb camera work.  There is a warmth and a humanity that makes almost every character sympathetic.  The only minor flaws are that the music and lighting can be slightly intrusive and the story takes a little too long to become truly interesting.  Don't miss it!
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Holy bananas!  I can't believe what I just read...it happened and you will love it.  Can he be stopped!?  Here's a string of random characters to convey my excitement:  hdjeototpypgmvmwuqoqienfmv,dkaoqoeurutjvndlwprpgmvmxkskdjfhhryytwyqiepfplf.fms,anxbzhf
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I want to say upfront that this is a little expensive for what you get but I understand that the price is set by the publisher. Still, I am glad that I purchased the story because it has one of the funniest scenes I have ever read! Craig Johnson's descriptions are wonderful...you can just see it happening.
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I'm so bummed that I found out about this so early because now I have to wait for the next one! I love this series and it is definitely my favorite of Brian K Vaughn. It's a little disturbing at some parts, which is why I love it. Don't read this if you get uncomfortable easy.
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I tried this product because my dog likes to dig in the mud.  It is almost hard to get her foot into the Paw Wash as it is to get her to sit still for a towel.  Once you do get a paw in, the whole column is filled with mud, so you have to empty the paw wash and put in more water before you can tackle another paw.  Not too practical!
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It's filthy, disgusting, stupid, and just plain WRONG!!!!

I LOVED IT!!!!!

Keep up the good work!!!!
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I have to get the negative out there first!  I absolutely COULD NOT stand to read the parts of the story with Mama Byrd and some of the others talkin 'bout farting and $hitting! Yuck! It was more gross than funny to me!  That just messed up my Love and Romance High!(lol) I would have loved to see more romantic/sex scenes than the crazy stuff with Starr, Red, Buttah, Jimmy, and Mama Byrd. I love Tu-Shonda's romantic and funny side, without the grossness! This was a really good story with sooooooooooo much drama!  Celeste, Monica,Imani, Sharief, Kree and the kids were my favorite characters!  I was glued to the pages waiting to see what was going to happen next.  The kids were off the hook!  Jamal was a product of his environment.  I can't imagine a 6 year old child talking the way he did! It was funny! They were some Ghetto little kids.  Funny as hell!  I guess I didn't really mind the kids cussing so much, because they got it from they mama's!  I loved the main characters even when you hated them. I gave this 4 stars because of the Mama Byrd parts of the story! Other than that, it was really a great book!
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That was brilliant! I have that dry, sarcastic sense of humor, often at inappropriate times and without a filter, and it made me LOL over and over again! And the Billie Jo/Jean part? I died. I tried to read the scene to my husband, but it got lost in translation...or he couldn't understand me through my laughs and snorts. Holy crap. But seriously, that was great.
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In this book a Catholic priest gets anally raped by Space Monkeys! It is worth buying for that scene alone! I heard Brad Pitt is supposed to play the priest in an upcoming movie adaptation. I am sure the role will be a "Stretch" for him! LOL
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Interest in the book: Ashley at The Bookish Brunette and I talked about reading Blood Red Road for the next Dark Ash's review. I laughed my friggin tuckus off when I started reading it because there is an absence of quotes. I wrote in my book review notes "Ohnoes! Another non-quoter!" You see, when Ashley and I reviewed The Reapers are the Angels, she made it quite clear that she was not feeling the missing quotes. Hence my roaring laughter. I immediately told Ashley and she said Hells to the No. Actually, she used more mature language. Anyway, I decided to continue reading, seeing as how I was already hooked. The absence of quotes is weird but I caught on quickly. This is the 3rd story with a dystopian setting that I've come across that does not use quotes. If anyone can explain the purpose of this, please speak up!

World-building: This world is wicked, and not in a good way. As the cover suggests, the landscape is bleak, dry, dusty, desert. Barren. Saba and her twin brother, Lugh, younger sister, Emi and their pa live in a shack that can barely withstand the dust storms that blow over the landscape. Food is scarce and their future is looking grim. The description of the landscape and the horrid society is absolutely fascinating and equally disgusting. Oh, and there are hellworms, which instantly sent my mind to Tremors. This is pleasingly hilarious, though the hellworms were anything but!

As the story progresses, Saba is forced to leave the comfort of her shack and traipse through the dangerous terrain in search of her brother, who was taken by the King's soldiers. Society has become a shell of its former glory, and people are struggling to survive, which you know turns people into ugly, twisted bastards. The King is introduced and you are not happy to meet him. Not one bit. It seems as though he is using drugs to keep people civilized, so to speak, but you always have your outlaws!

Characters: Saba does. not. play. I hold this chic in high ranks with people like Katsa and Katniss. Her ferocity and will to live are so admirable, though through much of the book you want to knock her on her ass because she is about as stubborn as they get. But if you look closely, you can see some rich growth from start to finish. You have to admire her loyalty and love for her brother, Lugh, but you also want scream at her insensitive and prideful attitude towards everyone else.

Jack. *sigh* From his very first scene, I imagined him as Sawyer from Lost, mainly because of his attitude and hair. It just fits and I'm sticking with it. That being said, I adored him hardcore. He challenged Saba's stubborness, especially when it came to caring for Emi. He reminded Saba that Emi was also her family when all Saba could think of was her brother.  Jack also showed vulnerability at the right moments and thus, epic swooning ensued.

NERO! Wow. Who would've thought I would love a nasty ole crow as much as I loved this bird. He was an epic pet who served as so much more for Saba. He was an incredible piece of the story, for me. I am always drawn to animal friends in stories, and the use of a crow as a companion is so unique!

Lasting Impressions: I was really impressed with all of the action, loyalty, passion and terror that was thrown into this story. You are presented with a barren terrain, a foul, cruel society, a chic who don't quit and some serious a$$-kicking! Not to mention a ton of girl-power and some damn good romantic tension. All in all, this story was engrossing and terrifying. I am ridiculously excited to see where the author takes the story. We haven't seen the last of Saba. And I cannot wait for some more Jack time! '
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One reviewer raised the question if chickens were funnier than pigs.  Well, as my title suggests, my vote lies in the mud.  Seriously, I found this cute little book to be quite hilarious, and so did my daughter.  The book basically chronicles a week at Greenstalk Farm, laden with disaster after disaster.  Whenever something goes wrong, the pigs rush in to help, only they cause more damage than intended.  At least their motives are in the right place.  Setting itself up for yet another `Rescue', the book ends on a high note with the introduction of cows rushing in to help when the cat spills her milk (honestly, it was the funniest part of the book).  If you like the sound of your children's laughter, then this is the book for you (and your family).
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I always love Stylo's work, so before I read the blurb I'm determine to read it. Well, well, well.... now I have to admit that maybe I really should read the blurb first. I like my kinky stuff, but I'm not one who enjoy sharing. Thank God there isn't an actual threesome scene. I'm okay with the occasional menage if it only took place at most ONCE in a book. More than that I can't deal.

Neighbors is about a Plain Jane's sexual discovery. The heroine in this case is suppose to be a girl who wore beige, although I'm not too sure is beige wearing is such a crime. Anyway, Katya is embracing sexuality and going all out to change her life. She want to be desirable, hot and practical transforming herself into a sex kitten.

Thrown in a Mr. Nice Guy and a Mr. A$$hole, can this girl really handle them? Is plain unfair that she can hop between both of their beds. Can she be anymore greedy? Okay, there is no cheating here, if you are worry about it. All three of them know their deal and they are not exclusive. Yeah, sounds like a perfect plan. I'm sure you are there thinking 'As if'. I'm sure one of them is going to want more and then we can all exclaim 'I told you so!'.

The plot is smooth and engaging, it get me going from beginning till the end. A little dose of mystery from Mr. A$$hole. What's his deal? Honestly, I'm torn, I don't know whose ship should I board. I hate this kind of dilemma. I'm the kind of girl who needs to know who should I be rooting for. Is gonna be ugly when I got it wrong. Arg!!

Truthfully, I don't think I like Katya that much, due to reason aforementioned, which led to the rating above. If you have no problem with her situation, I'm sure it will be a blast read.
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Huxley's Not So Great Piece of Literature
 SPOILER ALERT: Main characters, Bernard Marx, John the Savage, Lenina Crowne, Helmholtz Watson live in a "World State" where children are taught in their sleep the morals and beliefs of the World State. Everything is kept under control by the employees and rulers of these facilities. These employees give the children a narcotic(soma) which calms and distracts the citizens from realizing that they are enslaved. It gives them an uncontrollable sense of happiness. The leaders have facilities that breed five different embryo castes; Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, or Epsilon. These different breeds are designed to perform special tasks. Some of these main characters will overcome their rulers hold and attempt to form their own opinions and revolt.
 I did not enjoy A Brave New World. Aldous Huxley created a disturbing and weird story of his thoughts on the future of the world, which I thought would not occur. He leads us into the story by introducing us to the hatcheries where the new babies are bred. World State worker, Bernard invites another worker called Lenina to the Savage Reservation in New Mexico. Here, they discover John the Savage who lives at the reservation and wants to travel to the World State. They realize that John is the son of a former director who was lost on the same journey that they went on. Bernard decides to bring John and his mother back to the New World to shame the director and achieve fame for himself. John is an attraction to the people of the New World, but he is miserable in a culture that fails to understand family love and uniqueness. Lenina falls in love with John and wishes to seduce him. John refuses her advances and hits Lenina. John notices shortly that his mother is dying and rushes to her side. After Linda dies, John meets a group of Delta clones who are receiving their soma ration. He tries to convince them to revolt, throwing the soma out the window, and a riot results. John and Mustapha Mond get into a heated discussion about the new World State. John attacks it with how human life within this state are worthless, and Mond says how it gives social stability. John says "I don't want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin(Huxley).
 The riot brings about Helmholtz and Bernard being exiled. John retreats to a nearby lighthouse in an attempt to purify himself. The people of the World State close in on him and tell him to whip himself. John then partakes in an orgy and then falls asleep. In the morning, he wakes up and, overcome with anger and sadness at his submission to World State society, hangs himself.
 Although this novel is ranked fifth of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century, A Brave New World is also among top 10 books Americans want to ban. Parents and schools around America have attempted and sometimes succeeded in banning this book. They claim that the book has mature themes of sexuality, suicide, insensitivity, and racism. I agree with their opinion on this book. These focused themes throughout the book are inappropriate for kids even my age. I was definitely not expecting this book to focus its plot on these topics. I also think that this book should not be completely banned. I think that it should be limited to mature audiences who have a better understanding of these themes. This book was very boring to me. I often was almost falling asleep. I did not like this book, and I don't encourage everyone to read it.
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The part where the dinosaurs eat the fat guy and when they do the frickle frackle is amazing! So detailed and gory!
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OOOOH BOY Is this a mindscrew or what! Talk about one headache inducing read! I am simply confused Its been a while since Ive second guessed myself this much, seriously!

Where do I start with this one?

The blurb gives a pretty good idea of how the story will flow. The story itself goes back and forth in time. I feel like thats pretty much all I can say at this point. HAH!

Gabriella is one interesting character. So is Paxton. I felt like Gabriella felt. I love to hate him one moment, and I hate that I love him the next. Their union is a lil disturbing on one hand (depends how dark is your read) yet quite explosive on the other. I don't want to say yet how I truly felt about these 2 because who knows what else is around the corner. I can tell there are other players lurking around but again, who knows, really.

My take, youll probably figure out quite early where Jettie wants to take you with the start of this duet. You won't be wrong, Im sure. Heck, I was theorizing by 8% and I was right. But where the fun really begins is seeing it unfold and trying to figure out the hows. No, you won't get an answer at the end as there is book 2 still to come. Hence, the headache:p At least, this is how I felt anyways.

I think I see what Jetties trying to do. The present is all about Gabriella navigating her way around her new life. The turn of events are almost expected given the wiped slate that Gabriellas provided. But the past is whats messing me up. The more I read, the less I know. Again, this is how I felt at least.

Although I have some of Jetties previous works, this is a first Jettie read for me. And boy, is this ever a treat, if I can call it that

Gah!!! Jettie, book 2, pretty pleeeeeease!!!!

*ARC received