Hello June ~ What I’ve been reading
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Books I’ve managed to read or am currently reading:
MAGIC BLEEDS by Ilona Andrews
I picked up my autographed copy at Powell’s and read it in a record two days. LOVE THIS SERIES. Another great addition. Kate! Curran! Magic! Pretty writing. Deep characters. Sarcastic and funny dialogue. What’s not to love? If you haven’t read the Kate Daniels series yet, get on it.
THE FORBIDDEN ROSE by Joanna Bourne
I’m only halfway through, but I’m loving it.
REBELS AND LOVERS by Linnea Sinclair
I’m only halfway through, but then Andrews and Bourne’s books came out. I think scifi romance might be too complicated for my current sleep-deprived state of mind.
SOULLESS by Gail Carriger
Fun and flippy Victorian paranormal romance with steampunk elements. My book club read this one and we all enjoyed it. Loved the idea of a heroine born without a soul, and vampires and werewolves have an excess of soul. Very unique.
TSUNAMI BLUE by Gail Williams
This debut novel by SHOMI contest winner and Seattle RWA author Gail Williams hooked me from the beginning. I love the post apocalyptic setting and the hero is dreamy. Loved the dog, wish he appeared more. That said, if Tsunamis rocked the world, the San Juan islands would be the first to go. They are small and low in elevation. If the United States turned into a bunch of islands, only the mountains would be left above sea level. We would be living on top of the Cascades. Also, if you can see the tops of the Pike Place market buildings, the Space Needle would not be under water. It is on a hill. Details, details…which the average reader probably won’t care about. The bad guys could have used another layer or two. We know the hero and heroine are Good People because they have a dog–the kids didn’t add much to the story. I’m looking forward to reading more from Ms. Williams.
What have you been reading? What is so good you can’t put it down?
June 8th, 2010 at 9:38 am
I didn’t read a word you said… I was simply staring and awwww-ing over Juniper. Oh my goodness. Cutest. Baby. Ever. After my own, of course.
Seriously, Ciara… she is so adorable and beautiful. I want to kiss those cheeks!!!!
Okay, I went back and read your post.
Looks like you have been reading some awesome books. I bought Magic Bleeds, but haven’t read it yet… I can’t wait. I know I’m going to love it. I didn’t know The Forbidden Rose was out already. I’ll have to add that one to my list.
Take care! xo
June 8th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Thanks Christine!
Andrews and Bourne are awesome. I wish they wrote faster!