Friday, May 16, 2014

Madame Lilly, Soulless (Vol 2)

BE WARNED
 JULY 2014


Madame Lilly, Soulless
Volume 2  


The time is 1890 and Odara is lost to Madame Lilly, her soulless side, and she has not finished what she started. Unleashing two great forces, Theolus and Hearon, with ferocious appetites was just the beginning of the end for Lilly only she doesn’t know it yet. Tortured, scorned and damned, Lilly has one mission in life and that is retribution….




Saturday, May 10, 2014

HIGHWAY-Y.A.: Book Review: Madame Lilly, Voodoo Priestess by Dor...

5 STARS!!!




HIGHWAY-Y.A.: Book Review: Madame Lilly, Voodoo Priestess by Dor...: (I was sent this ebook by the author in exchange for an honest review)  Goodreads summary:  Voodoo Priestess, Madame Lilly, will get her...

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Twilight Tuesday Top Scifi Characters


Last time on Twilight Tuesday Janice & I discussed our top ten male/female Scifi characters who we would want to watch our backs during hard times such as the end of the world, an apocalypse or a blackout. With all the new shows out there it's clear that the end of the world is near (not really but it's a cool Scifi concept) Regardless, throughout the years there have been some wickedly amazing character developments that would be crucial to watch your six during a tragedy. I thought that I would share my list with you and if you have anyone to add, please do! 

FEMALES

                                                        







1) Selene: Is there even a cooler character? Not possible! She's a vampire who's a death dealer.
2) Michonne: Do I even need to explain?
3) Alice or Violet: I would take either character since she never dies. 
4) Cataleya: Vengeance is lethal especially when you have nothing to lose.
5) Ellen Ripley: She took on the mother of all Aliens and lived to talk about it.
6) Jen Yu: Like Michonne she too can work a sword.
7) Buffy: Yes, I said it and proud of it. She can kick butt!
8) Dr. Amanda Carter (SG1): Is there anything she cannot fix, build or manipulate?
9) Rain (Resident Evil): Anger and bitterness goes far.
10) Sara Connor: Crazy but cool.



MALES

1) Daryl Dixon: Once again, do I even need to explain? 
2) Yoda: Little green Jedi that can take on any man, big or small.
3) Darth Vader: Evil Jedi with insane power ruled by his insane mind. 
4) Wolverine: He's all animal with accelerated healing abilities.







5) Predator: Although I'm an Aliens fan, this beast has superior fighting abilities.
6) Dean & Sam Winchester: They fear nothing as they take on everything. 
7) Rambo: One man who fights Aliens alone.
8) Jet Li: Gifted fighting skills.
9) Clint Eastwood: The best gun slinger and line deliverer around.

10) James bond: What's a army without a Narcissist. He too fears nothing.

There you have it so please add to the list and as always thanks for stopping by!


Thursday, April 17, 2014

Grimm Review


In 2011 the executive producers of Buffy and Angel decided to come over to the dark side and produce "Grimm" a fantasy drama which is inspired by the well known Grimm's Fairy Tales. The show follows a detective named Nick Burkhardt who finds out he's the descendant of a group of hunters called Grimms whose job it to keep the world safe from a group of supernatural beings. 

*"Grimms (Latin: dēcapitāre) are several families of special people, warriors and hunters, who possess incredible powers, such as being able to see the true form of Wesen, even when the Wesen don't want them to. For centuries they have placed it upon themselves to police and hunt the Wesen population, to protect normal humans from the unknown threat around them."




Unlike the typical comical undertone of "Buffy" and "Angel", two shows that I loved, this show is much more serious as it covers more adult situations. The story deals with such Wesen (VAY-zin) creatures as Siegbarste, Hexenbiest, and Skalenzahne, just to name a few. How the Wesen can distinguish the Grimm from another human is through the eyes. When they turn they can see infinite darkness in the Grimm's eyes that reflect their true nature. The Grimm posses superior fighting skills,  good heads for observation, and uncanny instincts for people and their personalities, even besides their ability to sense the supernatural.


In his mid thirties Nick developed the ability to see what most could not and he had no idea how or that he was a Grimm. Only that he kept seeing Wesen  making him think he was losing his mind until his aunt unexpectedly paid him a visit finally explaining his family history. It was difficult at first finding out about his families history after his gift had already developed, accepting his unwanted ability, plus keeping the truth from his partner Hank and his girlfriend Juliette.

Through his struggles he befriends a Wesen, Monroe a Wesider Bluebod, which would normally be forbidden but in this case it works out as he helps Nick navigate through the Wesen world. Unbeknownst to Nick, his captain, Sean Renard, is also Wesen opens the door to The Royal Houses as he is part royalty and the Veratt a Wesen organization that serves under the seven Royal houses. At one time the Royal Houses had more control over Grimms in the past but in this modern time not so much. 

Through the bizarre cases and unexplained incidences Nick filled Hank and Juliette in on the supernatural world. Plus, now, the captain and Nick work together since the captain is treated unfairly by the Royal family as his blood is not full royalty so his loyalty to them is fair at best. I like that Nick is not under the Royal's thumb and that he has Wesens friends. Its an added twist that makes the show more likable and proves all supernaturals are not bad. 

 I'm a sucker for detective shows as it is but when you throw in supernatural creatures against a detective with abilities its hard to go wrong. It has a great basis like the Grimm Fairy Tails, good plots, no dragged out love story, good acting and amazing graphics. The only thing that I wish to see more of is Nicks abilities. He has them so why not show them? Other than him having the ability to see the supernatural he doesn't show any other enhanced capabilities like his mother and aunt when it comes to fighting. Overall the show is well written and well done. I hope "Grimm" is around for many more years.

http://grimm.wikia.com/wiki/Grimm

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Geek-Boy Equals... (Senior Year Book 1) by Kish Knight

Blerb...
This book is about three nerdy girls who want popularity. They are tired of the constant ridicule for their peers or worse yet the rejections from the boys they like. After agreeing to makeovers things don't go according to plan. Popularity isn’t all that it’s cracked to be, but then again, maybe their friendship isn’t either.

Review: 
This book was not my typical vampire, werewolf, paranormal, urban fantasy, dysfunctional romance novel that I normally read but it was a good read.  

It's a coming of age fiction surrounding the lives of three main characters, Olivia (my favorite), Tabitha and Kaitlyn who are best friends. They decide to change their lack of popularity by reinventing themselves through alter egos thinking it will help but NO! Sadly things don't work out a planned.

Actually they didn't really have a plan.  They figured if they applied makeup, added hair and wore different clothes things would change for the better as in their lives would improve. Unfortunately, when you have  a lack of experience in life, as in attention and dating, you don't know what to do with it once you get it. So basically there are two options - either you rise to the occasion or fall and even though one character rose to the occasion it went to her head jeopardizing their friendships.
  
Although I like more of a rush in a book, it still held my interest because I needed to know was going to happen. Remembering what it was like as an unpopular teen in school, I could relate.  I guess I wont know what happens until book two!!

****/5
I recommend this book!



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