ENDLESS by AMANDA GRAY

Title: Endless (ARC)
Author: Amanda Gray
Publisher: Month9Books
Date published: 8 October 2013
Genre: YA

My review:
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Initially I had my doubts about the content. Reincarnation/soulmate/time travel doesn't normally grab me by my stomach and flip it. I do, however, like a good romance.

This grabbed enough of my attention to keep me interested. Even though you know when reading that Nikolai is 'the one,' I still found myself rooting for Ben. He's the badboy with all the piercings but good to the core. Nikolai loves her more than time itself though so in that sense the story becomes a tad predictable.

My rating: 3.5/5

SWITCHED by CASSIE MAE

Title: Switched (ARC)

Author: Cassie Mae

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group - Flirt

Date published: 2 December2013

Genre: New Adult/Romance

My review: Loved it, loved it, loved it!

I was so in love with Wes and his smartass mouth the entire way through. I loved how there was this love square happening. I wasn't sure who I wanted to end up together until Kayla started admitting her feelings to herself. Which was great as it kept me changing my mind about which one I thought she should choose.

Loved the hot'n'heavy scenes and LMAO when Kayla bit Talon's nose. A fantastic romance read. 

My rating: 5/5

SPRING MOON by HRH SOPHIE AUDOUIN-MAMIKONIAN

Title: Spring Moon

Author: HRH Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian

Publisher: Entangled Publishing

Genre: YA sci-fi fantasy

My review: I received an ARC for my honest opinion.

It took a bit to get into however, once we got to the juicy parts it was quite good. A few twists and turns and now I'm waiting to see what Indianna is exactly.

I found the ARC hard to read in some parts as any word beginning with 'fi' or 'fl' would be missing those letters. Fly becoming y, fire be coming re. I'm sure this will be fixed in the published edition.

My rating: 3.5/5

THE ELEMENTAL SERIES by Brigid Kemmerer

 

Title: The Elemental Series

Author: Brigid Kemmerer

Publisher: KTeen/Kensington

Date published: Storm (1st book) May 2012

Genre: Young Adult/ Romance/Fantasy

My review:

I love this series! Four brothers that can control the elements, trying to lay low while they learn to control what they can do. If they stir up too much commotion, the guides will come to take them out. Breathless & Spirit are the only ones not released. Brigid writes so I'm literally LOL and gasping at the good bits. 

My rating: 5/5

Title: BREATHLESS (ARC) - The Elemental Series

Author: Brigid Kemmerer

Publisher: KTeen/Kensington

Expected publish date: 30 April 2013

Genre: Young Adult/ Romance/Fantasy

My review:

I cannot believe my luck.  I got my hands on an ARC!! OMG!! The twist... All the way through I'm thinking 'No! It cannot be! Not Nicky' but it was to be that way... All the signs were there looking back now. I still absolutely love him to bits though. I'm so glad he finally has a story line all to his own now. I cannot wait for Spirit. I LOVE this series. With Brigid's writing style I am literally LOL at the good parts and looking forward to the next instalment when i finish. I'll be sad to see this series end xxxxxx 

My rating: It's definitely a 5+++++++++/5 for this series.

Title: SPIRIT - The Elemental Series

Author: Brigid Kemmerer

Publisher: Allen & Unwin/Kensington

Publish date: 2013

Genre: Young Adult/ Romance/Fantasy

My review:

I love this series. It's nice to read something not dead boring but not overly-raunchy either. I do love me some raunchy stuff but this was nice... Just a bit of teenage love. Don't get me wrong, there is some major teenage lusting between Hunter & Kate. I shed a little tear throughout the pages but I'm glad at how it turned out. I love following these boys growing up and become great guys. Well done Brigid. I'm so happy to hear there will be more to come in this series :)

My rating: It's still a 5+++++++++/5 for this series.

Title: SECRET - The Elemental Series
Author: Brigid Kemmerer
Publisher: Kensington
Date published: Jan 2014
Genre: Young Adult/Romance

My review: W-O-W! Yes, I dragged it out into three syllables just as Michael does in the book. This has some serious story lines that I wish we had more of in other books. Struggling with sexuality and dealing with mixed reactions from loved ones once they become aware; also dealing with a violent home life and being too afraid to get help for fear of what will happen or not knowing who to turn to. These topics are slowly but surely emerging and I am so happy about that. It still needs more coverage so our kids are not afraid to speak up.
Well done Brigid for choosing to 'go there'. I wish there were more writers like you willing to tackle the harder subjects, letting our kids know they are not the only ones dealing with this. I especially liked the pages regarding help websites etc.
Keep 'em coming Brigid!

My rating: 5++++++++++++/5

THE PERFECT MATCH by Kristan Higgins

Title: THE PERFECT MATCH
Author: Kristan Higgins
Publisher: Harlequin
Date published: 29 October 2013
Genre: Romance
My review: Hey hey book lovers,
Long time, No reviews... I know, I've been busy. I received THE PERFECT MATCH by Kristan Higgins via NetGalley for my honest opinion and review. 

I loved it! A beautiful romance. Although it was pretty predictable, I wouldn't have wanted it to finish any other way. I laughed a heap and had tears falling multiple times. I found myself thinking "oh you two-get it together would you." If it didn't have the romantic tension it though, where would the story evolve to? 

If you're looking for a feel good romance, this book is for you! 

My rating: 5/5

OFFSIDES by Sawyer Bennett

Title: OffSides
Author: Sawyer Bennett
Publisher: Big Dog Books
Date published: 2013
Genre: Romance

My review: I loved this book. I read it as a book club friend of mine had rated it strongly.

Ryan has been raised with a silver spoon in his mouth but is just about over the snooty up themself girls he is expected to date.

Danny has had a hard life with both her parents dying. She lost her scholarship to Juilliard while looking after her dying mother. However she still holds a positive outlook on life and is smart and witty. This is what first catches Ryan's attention while he is busy playing Angry Birds. Then he looks at her and is struck with her.

A great story of the hurdles Ryan and Danny face being from different sides of the tracks.

My rating: 5/5

AN ABUNDANCE OF KATHERINES by John Green

Title: An abundance of Katherines 
Author: John Green
Publisher: Penguin
Date published: 2006
Genre: YA fiction

My review:
I liked this story well enough. It took me a smidge longer to read as it's not one of my faves but it's a nice little story. I love John's writing style. I love how his characters are funny, witty and make me giggle.

My rating: 3/5