Darke Academy: Secret Lives By: Gabriella Poole Book Reveiw

The Darke Academy is a school like no other. An elite establishment that moves to an exotic new city every term, its students are impossibly beautiful, sophisticated and rich. And the more new scholarship girl Cassie Bell learns about the Academy, the more curious she becomes. What sinister secrets are guarded by the Few -- the select group of students who keep outsiders away? Who is the dark stranger prowling the corridors at night? And what really happened a year earlier, when the last scholarship girl died in mysterious circumstances? One thing Cassie will discover is that a little knowledge may be a dangerous thing, but knowing too much can be deadly...(Summary thanks to Goodreads)
This is my first Gabriella Poole novel and I must say I was very impressed. This novel is about Cassie a teen who has just received a scholarship to the Darke Academy. Cassie can't believe that she can leave her life of being bullyied, foster care, and broken family and start over at Darke Academy. This term Darke Academy is being held in Paris, France. Cassie is in for a surprise this may be look like a typical private school, but the secrets the few are keeping are way beyond the regular private school secrets. So join Cassie on this mysterious journey to the unknown and rich and ... :s vampires??
I have to say I am a little bit confused. If anyone can answer the question yes or no to the Vampires question please help?? If you do say vampires I say yes I accept. I shall explain I adore vampires and it shows in my book shelves which majority of my books are Vampire fiction. So the idea that Poole has kicked it up a notch and added a new Vamp to the scene of Paranormal Fiction, I have to say I am intrigued. That shows that Poole can stick with the original Paranormals and yet give it her own twist (even if I still adore the regular vamps). I am sad to say that there are a lot of people that have disliked this novel and there are a lot of people who loved it. I haven't really seen a lot of in between thoughts. What I do say is go in with an open mind and judge the book based on your impression and not an influenced opnion. The reason I am mentioning this is, because a lot of the bad reviews all seem to be the same, as if people were kind of reading these reviews and reading the novel with a closed mind. It is 2011 and I think it's time for change (even if this book was released in 2009). The Secret Lives was a quick read, and with saying that once I read the book i got lost in the pages and it was hard to put down. I really enjoyed Cassie she's all we can ask for in a protagonist she is feisty, and has a rough life. Due to that rough life Cassie has a back bone and it really shows in certain situation she is dealing with. I wasn't fond of Jake at first he was getting on my nerves. I really enjoyed Richard and for some reason he reminded me of Chuck Bass (from Gossip Girls the Show) a British version. Ranjit gave me the willies, but I think thats what Poole wanted us to feel at first. Overall I enjoyed the characters. The on character I really like and found I related to the most has to be the feisty Latin Isabella from Argentina, and Cassie's roommate. I enjoyed Gabriella Pooles' writing and I shall read on. 
One thing I would change was the cover, it's not bad it does represent the novel but so much could have been done. Overall this book is yet another awesome and unique take on vampires. This was a page turner and I can't wait for more. Hope you guys read it soon. If you have read this novel let me know what you think. If you have reviewed it leave me a link below.
My Blurb for this Novel: "This book is a great, and unique addition to the Vamp Paranormal series. Short and sweet this book was a definite page turner. I was hungry for more. Can't wait to see what else Poole is going to share in the next installment in the Darke Academy."
Series Order:
1. Secret Lives2. Blood Ties3. Divided Souls
I would personally rate this Novel:
.5
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Shadow Kiss By: Richelle Mead (Mini Review)

For Rose Hathaway, everything seems out of kilter. Ever since she made her first Strigoi kills, a dark shadow has been creeping over her. Looming in the background, too, is another realization: If she follows her forbidden love for guardian Dimitri Belikov, she might lose her best friend forever. And these sleep-shaking worries couldn't have come at a worse time. The immortal unloving are prowling everywhere, famished for vengeance against her. An adrenaline-laced episode of the teen pop favorite Vampire Academy.

(Summary thanks to Goodreads)
I adored this book it has to be my favorite in the whole series. It was action packed from start to finish. Richelle Meads talent in writing really shone. I really like how with each book the characters grew as people (some books the characters seemed the same not a lot of growth). This book had a lot of Rose which I really enjoyed as she is my favorite character. Rose is awesome feisty, and overall shes is kind of hope for woman Dhampirs, because she shows them that they can be guardians too. Another favorite characters of mine and also my fictional crush has to be Dimitri. I can go on and on why I love him, but like always there isn't enough space on my blog for that. You all know that in a great novel there is always a conflict when romance comes along. This conflict has to be either Rose chooses Lissa or Dimitri. Let me tell you I was very surprised who she did choose. Me I might have done it the other way around (personal opinion). I hated, yet loved the ending, so be prepared Mead will surprise you. Overall this book was awesome third installment. Shadow Kiss was action packed had me turning pages and unable to put down. The ending did have a bit of a cliff hanger.
Series Order:
1. Vampire Academy2. Frostbite3. Shadow Kiss4. Blood Promise5. Spirit Bound6. Last Sacrifice
I personally Rate this Novel:
.5
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Accidentally Demonic By: Dakota Cassidy Book Review

When mild-mannered Casey Schwartz wakes up in jail, she has no memory of how she got there. But after her sister, Wanda, bails her out, Casey has more to deal with than a foggy memory-like abrupt mood swings and fireballs shooting from her fingertips. But things really head south when a vampire shows up on her doorstep... Vampire Clayton Gunnersson is seriously hot. And seriously taken - by a demon. In a ritual gone wrong, Clayton tried to get rid of his unwanted bond, but spilled some demonic blood on Casey, getting her possessed in the process. Now, Casey has to share her body and manage to keep her growing attraction to Clayton in check, because falling for her demon's boyfriend just might get Casey killed-from the inside out.

(Summary thanks to Goodreads)
I adore this series it might be my favorite Paranormal Romance Adult series. If you do not know who Dakota Cassidy look her up she is AWESOME. Anyways lets get on to my review.
Accidentally Demonic was as good as I presumed it was going to be. Casey is a girl who's living like a slave, a slave that would put other people before her self. Casey job is to cleans these other peoples messes as if it was nothing. Then one day Casey wakes up and doesn't remember why she is currently in jail (yep thats right she wakes up in jail not knowing why she was arrested). Casey no only woke up in a jail cell she also wakes up with a hot temper, literally. I really liked Casey and the reason is that she reminded me a lot of Nina who is also my favorite. I thought Nina was feisty, but I think Casey topped her in this book. Another character I loved had to be Clayton oh I totally developed a crush on him. I totally dig the vampire hotties. Lets just say one of Casey regular day at work turned into a night of hell. Not only is she starting fires she is also falling for a man that is dating her other half the demon half. I know weirdddd.
This was my first Demon related novel and I am glad it was Dakota book that was my first. I totally love how she writers her books they are so easy to relate to the character (even under the circumstances). She also described certain situation so vividly I sometime could imagine the things happening. I also like how these books can be independant novels and or read in a series format. In Accidentally Demonic not only did we have the original three Dakota also introduced new character, she also re introduced Clayton. Clayton which was originally from Accidentally Dead. I really liked that because not only are we getting to know Casey our protagonist we also get to know Clayton better. This book is a bundle of joy at times there are serious moments, then there is romance, sarcastic and witty moments, and then there are moment that make you wonder. Not only is it a bundle of joy it is also a full house we get a lot of the awesome Paranormals in one book. I adore this cover (actually all her covers) it is so eye catching, as well the colors are so bright and I hate orange. I can keep going on about how much I adored this book, but there isn't enough room on my blog. This book had to be my favorite in the whole series. I can't wait to see what Dakota does with Accidentally Catty to bad that the release date seems so far. 
Just a reminder this book is an Adult series and is not attend for teens. I just felt like i was introducing a movie. "This book is not attend for teens, it may contain coarse language, and sexual content readers please be advised." (As I say that last thought in a broadcasters voice He he he he :) ).
My Blurb for this novel: "Dakota Cassidy has not failed in added yet another great addition to the Accidental Friends series. Hope you are ready for yet another sarcastically funny, yet romantic 4th installment."
Series Order:
1. The Accidental Werewolf2. Accidentally Dead3. The Accidental Human4. Accidentally Demonic5. Accidentally Catty (To be released March 1st.)
.5
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Poison Study by: Maria V. Snyder Book Review

About to be executed for murder, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve. She'll eat the best meals, have rooms in the palace-- and risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia.

And so Yelena chooses to become a food taster. But the chief of security, leaving nothing to chance, deliberately feeds her Butterfly's Dust and only by appearing for her daily antidote will she delay an agonizing death from the poison. As Yelena tries to escape her new dilemma, disasters keep mounting. Rebels plot to seize Ixia and Yelena develops magical powers she can't control. Her life is threatened again and choices must be made. But this time the outcomes aren't so clear....

(Summary Thanks to Goodreads)

Before I start this review I have to say that I'm so mad I wait this long to read this book. I bought Poison Study a while ago and if I knew this book was going to be this awesome I would have read it once received it. Poison Study was even better then the description lead on. For those of you who read my blog post regularly you know I love Witches and Witchcraft. So I eat this book up.

Yelena is a character who is in a sticky situation she is about to be hung for murder. Wait don't get disappointed yet Yelena then gets offered a once in a life time position (Literally, like a get out of hanging card... get it monopoly). This once in the life time position may be a life saver for Yelena, or is it. Sorry I'm having way too much fun with all these sarcastic jokes it's just so easy. Anyways back on track (I get distracted very easily). Would you prefer a death thats is set such as date and time, or a death that could occur at any time? Well thats the chance Yelena gets is either get hanged, or be the food tester for the Commander, and never know when she'll get poisoned. 

I really like Yelena, lately in the books I have been reading the protagonists do not really catch my attention, but Yelena did. Then there is Valek who at first I really disliked, but after we start seeing his true colors I end up falling for him (he actually reminds me of a person in my life!). My other favorites characters in this novel have to be hands down Ari and Janco they were like big brothers and I loved how they were there for Yelena and how she gained their trust with one simple gesture (sorry I'm not going to spoil this book). 

I loved Poison Study, but there were some predictable aspects and that is the reasoning behind the rating I gave this book. Overall it was well written good transitions and characters were well developed, but also with some mystery behind others. I liked how descriptive some aspect of the book were. I highly recommend Poison Study. Last but not least this book did not have a cliffhanger ending you can choose to continue the journey with Yelena or not (preferably yes). Speaking of the end I hated it, but loved it the reasoning behind that is that I wanted it to go one way the "predictable way" but Snyder turned it around. 

My Blurb for this Novel: "A well written, love-able book that could have you up all night wanting more. Yelena is an awesome feisty character that will have you on your toes through her journey. This bundle of joy is a must read Young Adult Fantasy fiction."

I would Personally Rate this Novel:

.5
Series Order:
1. Poison Study2. Magic Study3. Fire Study

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Van Alen Legacy By: Melissa De La Cruz Book Review (Contains Spoilers, maybe more then one)

Basic Story: Schuyler is back for another installment is the Blue Blood novels. So after the Croaten Massacre that happen in Rio Sky is being accused of the occurrences and the death of her grandfather Lawrence Van Alen, knowing that she is innocent Sky and Oliver (her Conduit/ BFF/ Human Familiar) set out on a journey to fulfill the Van Alen Legacy (but just one problem Sky doesn't know what it is). So she and Oliver travel around the world in hunt of the Van Alen Legacy, but first she need to figure out how to keep her safe from the American coven (Corrupted might I add). 

Bliss is confused and alone (not literally) her mother Bobi-Ann was killed in Rio, her so called sister had gone missing, her father is distant and her best friend has run away! Also her love killed by a silver blood! All shes left with is a short memory, blackouts and a Visitor who doesn't leave her!! 

Mimi is off on an adventure living her life to the fullest love ahh love she's on top of the world (thanks to Sky) running away with her Conduit! Mimi has Jack where she wants him. Right??but nothing is as it seems!!

I love these blue bloods books (I sometimes think I love them more then... Twilight!!) I know how, but I do! The beginning of the book was kind of the confusing I don't know if it's because I read Revelations a while ago or just because! After I got hooked on these book a bit predictable except the end!

I don't know I like Oliver but not as a boyfriend more of a friend like Simon and Clary in the Mortal Instrument Series! I love that Melissa De La Cruz got creative with the whole history around this book and it was very descriptive and I was able to visualize it! I love the end of this book kept me wanting more! I hate that I have to wait until October 2010 for Misguided Angel even June 29th 2010 Keys to the Repository. I love that everyone knows something that could help each other in the over all happiness but it hurts the over all happiness but it hurts you because you wish you had a phone to fiction land to call the characters and tell them the out come of there actions. 


This was yet another well written book by Melissa De La Cruz, great Character transition. There were some parts I wished to rush but the rest of the book made up for that. I adore this book cover it might be my favorite in the whole series. I would highely reccommend this series especially for all you young adult vampire lovers. 


Series Order: 
1. Blue Bloods
2. Masquerade
3. Revelation
4. The Van Alen Legacy
 *Keys to the Repository (Extension novel)*
5. Misguided Angel

I would Personally Rate this Book: .5

Accidentally Dead By: Dakota Cassidy Book Review (Adult Paranormal Fiction, Not a YA novel)

A vampire puts the bite on a dental assistant.

It’s a lousy first day on the job for Nina Blackman when a patient, loopy from the anesthesia, bites her. At least he was cute. But for real drama she can’t beat the next evening. Nina wakes up with a set of razor-sharp fangs, bionic vision, supersonic hearing, and a taste for blood. But there’s a good explanation: It’s her patient, Long Island vampire Greg Statleon. Actually they’re perfect for each other—if Nina’s willing to commit to one man for eternity. (Summary thanks to GoodReads).

Before starting my review I just have one thing to say you must Read Accidental Werewolf it will help in understanding where Nina comes from, or else you might not like this one. After reading Accidental Werewolf, I wanted more of all the characters especially my favorite Nina. 

Nina's is the most sarcastic, rude, and full of drama character that everyone will love. Nina added such a flare to this series that after the first book you want more of here!! So I picked this book up asap after finishing the first in the series. Let me tell you this book did not disappoint me at all. I like Werewolves, but to me they have nothing on Vampires. 

I adore Dakota Cassidy's writing it's so smooth and easy to get addicted within pages. Dakota's take on vampires is unique and fun. Dakota's characters are well thought out and come together so greatly. I adore the men she chooses. Greg is so hot, with an edge great for Nina the Sarcastic she Devil. She has some awesome friends because if it was up to me I would have told her to go floop herself ages ago (yet I love her), but deep down Nina has a heart. The more you read this book the more you start seeing the light at the end of Nina's Tunnel of Love. 

The only thing perdictable is the Romeo and Juliet love story, but other then that I would have never guessed where this book was taking me. WHICH ISN'T BAD!! I adored this book and eat it up. BUT!! This book did have some parts that where a little dry (but nothing to big) and thats probably why it doesn't have a perfect rating. Also the reason for this judgement call is I have to compare this to the first in its series, and it was a BANG of a book. 

This is Not a book for Teen's (Due to coarse language, and some other stuff so I give it 18+). This book is a Paranormal Romance. MUST READ :) Sorry if I spoiled anything but I couldn't resist!! Dakota's awesome definitely check her out!! 

Dakotas: Website, Blog, and on Twitter (Select title to visit page).

I would Personally Rate this Book:  .5