Whispers in the Dark - Chase Jackson

Whispers in the Dark by Chase J Jackson

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I love paranormal.  I devour it.  There was a great idea behind this book and it is unique in it's storyline but I felt Mr. Ramirez and his friends and Lea were very YA, they felt more like high schoolers than adults.  I think the story would have been better suited for a YA audience with the main character being either Raven or Robin.  (That would have been a 5 star book for me, I love YA and I think Raven and Robin would've made better "lead" characters).  Mr. Ramirez seemed really juvenile by ignoring his girlfriend to go out getting hammered with his friends all the time when she really moved from Miami to Georgia for him and asked him to spend more time with her.  The story was incredibly rushed as well and I found that I read it easily in a very short amount of time.  I would've appreciated more depth and details as it was incredibly basic.

The book got better around the 85% mark.  The twists were really intense and I enjoyed the surprises.  I feel this book would really benefit from being just slightly longer and more detailed.  I read it in about 2 hours.

I received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.



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Misbehaving - Abbi Glines - Sea Breeze

 Misbehaving by Abbi Glines

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Okay this review is hard for me, I devoured this book!  But I have to say it's because I LOVED Jess.  Abbi Glines needs more 'bad girl' books.  The reason this is hard for me is because I liked Jason in all previous books but in this book...he fell short.  I liked him in the first chapter and thought WOW this has real promise... Then I really didn't care for him at all until the last couple chapters.  And he redeemed himself.  I expected more from you Jason!!!  Jason gets a 2.5 in my eyes but Jess gets a 5 so I am giving a high review.  I ADORED Jess, I always wanted to know more about her in the other books and this felt right.  Her character was well developed and exceeded my expectations!  Kudos to you Miss Glines but honestly I feel Jess deserved a better man... the heart wants what it wants though and I respect her decision to be with Jason and as I said, he did redeem himself in the end...



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Sometimes It Lasts - Abbi Glines - Sea Breeze

Sometimes It Lasts by Abbi Glines

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Sometimes it lasts... The sequel to Cage & Eva's story.  To be honest I liked this one even more than While It Lasts.  I absolutely loved the bond that Cage grew with Eva.  It was a really beautiful story to read and I connected to them on a deeper level in this book.  It was also great reading about the rest of the Sea Breeze crew, I just really wish there was a story for Jeremy, I've grown quite fond of the man he is as well....

If you love Sea Breeze and you thought Cage and Eva's story was over, think again, you will love Sometimes It Lasts.  Now I'm eager to start Misbehaving!  :)  I'm in an Abbi Glines zone right now!



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Just For Now - Abbi Glines

Just for Now by Abbi Glines

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I really like Just For Now.  I would put this as my #2 after Breathe so far in the Sea Breeze series.  I liked Preston, I understand why he did what did.  I fell in love with his siblings.  Those parts were what really sold me on the book, they were the real highlights.  Brent, Jimmy, and Daisy held my heart.  It was nice seeing bits of Sadie/Jax, Marcus/Low, and Cage/Eva.  I don't have a lot to say about this book, it was good, it was sexy, and fulfilled my craving for some easy light reading...



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While It Lasts - Abbi Glines - Sea Breeze

While It Lasts by Abbi Glines

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I've really enjoyed my journey into Sea Breeze so far!  My favorite was Breathe followed by Because of Low.  I did enjoy While It Lasts wanting to see into Cage York's mind.  Unfortunately we didn't really see any of the "bad boy" he was in the previous book!  However, I really enjoyed reading his transformation story into a man who can love one woman.  Eva was a good heroine and her story was different which I enjoyed.  Yee-haw!

This book is MUCH steamier than the first two!  I am old enough to appreciate that!

I rated this a 3.5*



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Because of Low - Abbi Glines

Because of Low by Abbi Glines

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I'm a huge fan of HEA or feel good books!  Just to throw that out there before my review... I don't like crying ugly tears when reading a book because I want to go to my happy place!

I finally decided to hop on the Sea Breeze train as I love Abbi Glines and have read several of her other books.  What I really enjoyed was the storyline.  I loved the plot and story, there was more to it than easy affection and instant love.  There was depth to the story.  I definitely figured out the twist early and was so excited to see how it would play out.  I really liked Marcus in Breathe and was happy he got his own story in Because of Low, I wasn't sure if anyone could compare to my love for Sadie White but Low was a really great contender for Marcus's heart.  She was real, she had issues, and I love how Abbi Glines writes her characters in a way that enhances their flaws and show us that they are not perfect. 

This was a quick, light, easy read and I really enjoyed it.  I also loved little Larissa!  I've already started While it Lasts and am eager to read about Mr. Cage York!



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Hexed - Michelle Krys

Hexed by Michelle Krys

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I received this ARC from NetGalley only 48 hours ago and I am already finished.  I really love YA paranormal but have grown tired of the same vampire/werewolf themes and was excited to read a witch story since I haven't read any since Hex Hall!

Indigo Blackwood is the young heroine and I thought her character was really fun, realistic, she was not mature for her age, you could tell she was a teenager by the way she acted in several situations which made it believable.  Indigo is a cheerleader, dating the football quarterback, and avoiding her annoying next door neighbor so she doesn't wreck her social status at the beginning of the book. Her character really grows by the end and I loved that, she didn't start off as a hardcore badass out to save the world.  I really felt for Indigo!  There's a little romance, some snarky attitudes, high school drama, BFF bonding, tough situations, good times, bad times, action, evil sorcerers, witches and a warlock in leather... the book had a lot going on and the only thing I really felt was missing was more information, more explanations, more history, etc.  However, the epilogue intrigued me and I will tune in for the next book!

By the end of the book, I was doing a happy dance, it was a great new series that I could really see teenagers and adults alike enjoying!


 



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