Shadowfever

After reading these books, you will never think of Fairies as little pink winged creatures again!

Having read all of the books in the Fever series so far, it was tough not to go straight to Amazon to download Shadowfever to my Kindle as soon as it was published. Not being allowed to buy myself any books this year, I was excited to get some desperately requested Amazon vouchers for my birthday in May. Shadowfever was the first one I bought, but as I was half way through The Witching Hour, I decided to finish that before starting it, then, for some mad reason I cannot explain, I still didn't start reading it straight away. I wish I had. Once I did, I remembered just how brilliant the rest of the series had been. Definitely a series to read again. Shadowfever, which I think is probably the last in this series (although almost certainly not the last book of the fever world), was just as fantastic as the rest.

The following review contains spoilers. Don't read it before you have read the book(s). Do read the books. They are amazing!

Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning

I loved this book. It was definitely worth the wait, but I wish I hadn't had to wait so long for it. I fell straight back into it, thanks to amazing writing by KMM.



I was impressed by the way she reminded the reader of important events and details from the previous books in the series without it being boring for those who have recently read them. I was hoping that after such a fantastic series, she was not going to end it with a 'happy ever after' and I was not disappointed. I loved the ending. I guess we always knew Mac would get it on with Barrons eventually, but the sexual tension was somehow more exciting than the hot action, although I am definitely not saying she should have left that out.


There are so many twists in this story, it's believeable, but not predictable and keeps the reader gasping in surprise and turning page after page to find out what happens next. I hated putting this book down when sleep finally got the better of me.


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The Pissed-off Parents Club by Mink Elliott

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


It was okay. I think I might have appreciated it more if I was in a similar situation to Roxane. I just couldn't really empathise with her and found myself getting frustrated by her attitude. This is a personal thing, I'm sure. Many people will enjoy this book; it is lighthearted and funny, but it just didn't work for me.



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The Witching Hour by Anne Rice

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Having finally finished this book, I am unsure how I feel about it. I loved Anne Rice's creative use of language and her descriptions, particularly those of the house on First Street, really brought the book to life for me. Despite the masses of Paranormal fiction out there, I thought it stood out from the rest as being different. I was not put off by the chapters full of history, although I do think there was too much of it and would have found it easier & quicker to read if the pace was increased. Her characters were fantastic and I found myself really getting to know them, although not being able to keep track of who was related to who and how. I really enjoyed Part 3 and the beginning of part four as the tension was building and there was more action. I was quite disappointed with the way it ended. It was unpredictable, but I didn't really find the ending exciting and personally, although I expect a few unanswered questions to keep you guessing what will happen in the sequel, I like a book to end without such a big cliff hanger meaning you have read the next one to essentially find out how the story ends.

I have given it four stars, because although it took a very long time to get through and the ending was disappointing, I did like the story and the characters. I will read the next in the series, but not straight away.



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Who said boys can't write?

This is a shape poem Big J wrote after reading a book about 'Wild Weather'. They are all his own words and the layout was his idea too. All I did was type it up, play around with the text position and give him encouragement.

Le Cirque des Rêves

Always on the lookout for good books by new authors, I noticed this morning that Richelle Mead, whose blog and website I follow, had added this book to her 'to read' list:

Here is the trailer...

It sounds like it is going to be a good read, although, as usual, I will reserve judgement until I read it. However, I am going to have to be patient, as it is not due to be published until September 2011. Until then, I will be waiting for Fridays to read Erin Morgenstern's Flax Golden Tales...