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Reveiw: American Vampire by Jennifer Armintrout

American Vampire by JenniferArmintrout
(Netgalley book)

Amazon product description:
HE'S THE GOOD KIND OF VAMPIRE. SORT OF.

Buried in the Heartland is a town that no one enters or leaves. Graf McDonald somehow becomes its first visitor in more than five years…and he was only looking for a good party. Unfortunately, Penance, Ohio, is not that place. And after having been isolated for so long, they do not like strangers at all.

Jessa's the only one to even remotely trust him, and she's desperate for the kind of protection that only a vampire like Graf can provide. Supplies are low, the locals are ornery for a sacrifice and there's a monster more powerful than Graf lurking in the woods. New men are hard to come by in this lonesome town, and this handsome stranger might be Jessa's only hope for salvation.

Even if she has to die first…

My thoughts:
Great read!  I love Jennifer Armintrout's books and this one did not disappoint!  Certainly a worthy read!!!
The characters are fantastic!  
Graf - - the bad guy/good guy that every story needs.  He is just a bit selfish too, which gives him a hard edge.
Jessa - - tough girl with an I don't need you/you don't scare me attitude that makes you love her.
The townspeople - all sorts of crazy.
I was torn between wanting Graf to stay in Penance forever and wanting him and Jessa to escape together.  Won't tell you what happens!  
The monster trapping the town was terrifying and the idea behind how it came to be, more so.  
The story was thrilling, the plot was twisty and intriguing.  It was a whole new idea to the vampire story as a whole.  I enjoyed the growth of Graf and Jessa as they learned more about each other and themselves.  I would recommend it to others and will be looking for more from Jennifer Armintrout!

Review: Rage by Jackie Morse Kessler

Rage (Horsemen of the Apocalypse Book 2) by Jackie Morse Kessler

Net Galley book - publication date: 4/4/11

Amazon Product Description:
Missy didn’t mean to cut so deep. But after the party where she was humiliated in front of practically everyone in school, who could blame her for wanting some comfort? Sure, most people don’t find comfort in the touch of a razor blade, but Missy always was . . . different.

That’s why she was chosen to become one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: War. Now Missy wields a new kind of blade—a big, brutal sword that can cut down anyone and anything in her path. But it’s with this weapon in her hand that Missy learns something that could help her triumph over her own pain: control.

A unique approach to the topic of self-mutilation, Rage is the story of a young woman who discovers her own power and refuses to be defeated by the world.

My thoughts:
This story is powerful, compelling, and terrifying.  From the first sentence which is shocking to the end - where I found myself in tears - I couldn't put this one down! This is a tale of sorrow and sadness, suffering, struggle and pain.  It is also a story of acceptance and triumph, forgiveness, love, and the power of belief in yourself.  


Again, as with the first book, I am impressed.  The story is well written.  The topic is tragic, compelling, and way too real in today's society.   As with Hunger, I think that Jackie Morse Kessler has captured a subject that is more common than anyone wants to admit, many people fear, most deny, and all are challenged in dealing with.  She has made her story thoughtful, insightful, encouraging, realistic, and respectful to anyone who may come in contact with the issue of self-injury/self-mutilating.  She lends an understanding that I would never have achieved without reading this book. I feel that it is a must read for teens and adults alike. I would recommend it to anyone.


Be sure to read Hunger (Horsemen of the Apocalypse Book 1) by Jackie Morse Kessler before you read Rage.  They are both amazing stand alones, but there are references in Rage that will mean more if you have already read Hunger.  Read my review of Hunger here.

Steampunk Reading Challenge 2011

1. Blameless by Gail Carriger - reviewed here

2. Scourge by David H. Burton - review to come!

3.Wilder's Mate: Bloodhounds #1 by Moira Rogers - review

Fool for Books Giveaway Winner!

The winner of my Fool for Books Giveaway is #14 - chosen by Random.org!

#14 is Allana Woods!

I will be emailing you today!  The book will be in the mail this week!

Thanks to all who entered!  Happy reading.

Month End Wrap Up ~ Where did March go?

March 2011 - Wrap Up!!!

Wow! I thought February was the shortest month - but March just flew by!!!

I am thrilled to say that this month I actually reviewed each book I read!  Not common for me - I always seem to be behind (I still have reviews waiting to be written, but NOT from March!)

Read and Reviewed here at the Wormhole:

The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason - review here

Gunnar: Hurricane Horse by Judy Andrekson - review here

The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter - review here

The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True by Gerald Morris - review here

The Trouble with Spells by Lacey Weatherford - reviewed here

The Demon Kiss by Lacey Weatherford - reviewed here

The Blood of the White Witch by Lacey Weatherford - reviewed here

Phantom Evil by Heather Graham - reviewed here

Wilder's Mate: Bloodhounds #1 by Moira Rogers - reviewed here

The Mind Readers by Lori Brighton - reviewed here

Click on the words reviewed here to go to the book review!