The Great Destroyer

Destroying books since 1999.

A Terror - Jeffrey Ford I really liked this one.
Hex Appeal (Phoenix Chronicles; The Shadowfae Chronicles #4.5; Kate Daniels #5.6; The Dresden Files #11.9) - P.N. Elrod,  Jim Butcher,  Carrie Vaughn,  Ilona Andrews,  Erica Hayes,  Rachel Caine,  Carole Nelson Douglas,  Simon R. Green,  Lori Handeland

Only Retribution Clause for now.

 

1st read: August 26 to 28, 2012

2nd read: August 29, 2013

FanGirl!

FanGirl! - Angel Lawson

The reason why I got FanGirl in the first place was the theme. I’m a sucker for zombie books, or at least I used to be up till the point where the theme became overused. Throw in some nerdiness and I’m sold.

My main problem with this book is the characters. I cannot relate to any character because I am obviously not the target audience. The best way to put it is this:



Yep. Sad, but true.

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Gunmetal Magic (Kate Daniels, #5.5)

Gunmetal Magic (Kate Daniels, #5.5) - Ilona Andrews
“You’ll never take me alive”


WTF is Gunmetal Magic about? Good question my friend. Gunmetal Magic takes place in the same world as the Kate Daniels series does: post-magic-induced-apocalyptic Atlanta. Now, I presume you have read the previous books. If not, then you probably should, it helps build up the story.

Andrea has a new case. A few members of the pack got killed so you know the old story. She has to investigate and get to the bottom of it. Add lots of actions, fights, bullets, cool weapons, badass monsters, and you get one hell of a book. I’m not going to get into details. Even so, you won’t guess who she has to work with! Ok, maybe it’s pretty obvious who. None other than Raphael, her big EX. Again, you see where this is going, right?

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The Gunfighter and The Gear-Head (The Raven Ladies, #1) - Cassandra Duffy Lmao. Really. Read this for more.

A Prescription for Delirium (Van Helsing Organization, #1)

A Prescription for Delirium (Van Helsing Organization, #1) - Noree Cosper Free today, 23rd Jul 2013, on Amazon. Get it here.

Magic Slays (Kate Daniels, #5)

Magic Slays -  Ilona Andrews

Ugh Ilona Andrews, you need a new cover artist. Your books are too good for these corny covers.

I want to start my review with a message for Ilona Andrews. Mrs. Andrews, are you with me? Yes? Ok.



I LOOOOVEEE YOU SO MUCH! SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! You are my most favorite person ever!!!! Ever!!! I want to put you in a plush cage (I care about your comfort, I would never hurt you!) next to my bed so that I can look at you day and night and make you write amazing stories just for me. Forever! And I won’t share! No no no. Never! All mine!!

Wouldn’t that be great? WOULDN’T IT???

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An Apple for the Creature - Faith Hunter, Ilona Andrews, Nancy Holder, Steve Hockensmith, Donald Harstad, Toni L.P. Kelner, Marjorie M. Liu, Amber Benson, Thomas E. Sniegoski, Charlaine Harris, Rhys Bowen, Mike Carey, Jonathan Maberry

Ilona Andrews' story only. Maybe I'll give the others a try some other day.

 

1st read: 1st Oct 2012

2nd read: 21st Jul 2013

Magic Gifts (Kate Daniels, #5.4)

Magic Gifts (Kate Daniels, #5.4) - Ilona Andrews
We walked inside the mead hall. The vampire, shapeshifters, the dog, and the lion man followed me.


This is why I love Kate Daniels so much.


1st read: 10th Jul 2012
2nd read: 21st Jul 2013

Carousel Tides (Carousel, #1)

Carousel Tides - Sharon Lee

I really loved it but the ending was too sudden. Will it have a sequel or am I supposed to imagine what happened with the rest of the characters?

Either way you guys should give this a try. Good stuff.

Song/video of choice: Nightwish - The Siren (Live End Of An Era 2005)

Silence of the Wolves - Hannah Pole Because I'm an asshole, that's why. Team Anti Dick Authors right here.

The Lady of Chains and Other Stories

The Lady of Chains and Other Stories - V.  Shaw Free today, 18th Jul 2013, on Amazon. Get it here.
Magic Dreams (Kate Daniels, #4.5) - Ilona Andrews

1st read: 28th May 2012

2nd read: 13th Jul 2013

The Tales of Beedle the Bard - J.K. Rowling 3.5 stars
Love is Darkness (Valerie Dearborn, #1) - Caroline Hanson Free today, 12th Jul 2013, on Amazon. Get it here.
Curran, Vol. II: Fathers and Sons  -  Ilona Andrews, Gordon Andrews 1st read: 20th May 20122nd read: 12th Jul 2013