Review: Sapphire Blue

Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Awesome sequel to Ruby Red! Sapphire Blue picks up right where Ruby Red left off.

I have the hard cover edition, which is a little different set up from the Ruby Red paperback. I'm not sure if I prefer the hardcover with all the fancy swirls or the paperback with the more modern looking cover.

The story progresses nicely, at a quick clip. We have a lot of questions answered, but I'll be honest, with all the talk of time travel I got a little confused as to who was who and things like that. I find that it's really helpful to go over Ruby Red quickly, just to make sure that you remember everything. I'm a little sad that Emerald Green won't be about until the fall of 2013 since I want it now, but the preview at the back really helped out.

Gideon was a little annoying, with the way he lectured and was so back and forth between Charlotte and Gwen. I sided with Gwen because it was a little ridiculous of him to act the way he did sometimes.

I was super happy to figure out some of the rhyme in regards to the raven bit. The epilogue was also super helpful to the mysterious story line.

Well written! Great book, can't wait for the third and final, although I don't really see how everything is going to be solved and wrapped up nicely for the book to end prettily.




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Review: Don't Expect Magic

Don't Expect Magic by Kathy McCullough

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I loved this book. Delaney Collins just lost her mom. We don't know why, but we do know that her mom was sick, from the sound of things I'm assuming cancer. She has to move from her home of New Jersey to where her father, Dr. Hank, lives. Dr. Hank is a life coach who sells a lot of books on the subject and is all khakis and tucked in polo shirts. Delaney, who wears leather books and rocks a "don't talk to me" kinda vibe, hates him, as she has for most of her life. You see, perfect Dr. Hank rarely came to see her, rarely talked to her, and we don't know why.

Flash forward a little to Andrea, one of Dr. Hanks clients. Delaney gets suspicious when Dr. Hank has to go over to Andrea's house to help her. In the middle of the night, the first night that Delaney is there in fact. So she sneaks along the second time Dr. Hank has to go see Andrea. And she sees her dad transform Andrea from mess to glam. What?

Yeap, dear old Dr. Hank is an f.g. A fairy godfather. Delaney doesn't believe it at first, but when she makes apple pie filling fall from the sky right onto a skater kid in school a few days later she realizes that she too is an. f.g.

I loved how this books was from Delaney's pov. She's hilarious and a little prissy, but I love her. I adore how she designs her own boots and how she grows throughout the novel. Flynn, is amazing. Can't wait for book 2.



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Review: Witchy Crafts: 60 Enchanted Projects for the Creative Witch

Witchy Crafts: 60 Enchanted Projects for the Creative Witch by Lexa Olick

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Thanks to Llewellyn and Netgalley for letting me read this early!

This was the first time I've read a Wiccan/Pagan crafting book and I'm really pleased with this one! The book is divided into 2 parts. The first part goes over materials and when to craft certain items in correspondence with the months. The second part to the book has the 60 projects and the last chapter is about fixing mistakes.

I haven't gotten a chance to craft anything yet, but after reading the book over and looking at all the projects I know that I'll definitely be able to use a few of them. Some items are fundamental, such a a wand, or spoon, and most people already have them, but if you're just starting out with The Craft then those projects will be very helpful to you. On the other hand if you've always wanted to make your own magickal tools, but never knew where to start, then this book will be good for you as well.

None of the projects seems overly complicated, but some will require you to go out and collect materials/ buy them. None seem that they would be too expensive and I suggest thrifting to find some of them.

Lexa Olick makes this book really fun, and easy to create things for your Witchy home!



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Review: All the Broken Pieces

All the Broken Pieces by Cindi Madsen

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Stayed up all night to read this baby! It's one of those that you can't put down when you start it.

Really awesome plot, perfect in time for Halloween! We meet Olivia, aka Liv, as she's coming out of a coma of sorts, from being in a horrible accident. As a result of the accident she doesn't remember anything from her past. Nothing comes back to her, not how to ride a bike, or whether or not she can swim, or if she's ever been to a movie.

Her parents start to act weird and Liv wants to get to the bottom of all the secrets. Enter Spencer, the mysterious boy that Liv can't stop thinking about. As their friendship deepens, so do the lies and secrets from Liv's parents.

Some things, however, are better left unknown.

Great read by Cindi Madsen! Can't wait for this to be out so I can buy a copy to share!



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Review: Born Wicked

Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I think I've found the book that is going to pull me out of my reading slump! Read this beauty in a day and I can't wait for the second in the series. Pulled me in right from the start, I fell in love with the Cahill sisters, and Finn, and even Paul. All are carving their ways into my heart!



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Review: Covet

Covet by Melissa Darnell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Oh my goodness this book! I can't believe what went on in here and I can't believe I have to wait until 2013 for the next book! I'm going insane, the sneak peek at the back completely reeled me in!

I hope that this book is expected in early 2013 or I might die.

This book was amazing in every way. The plot moved alone nicely, with some fillers but it's to be expected. I was hoping that things would progress a bit differently, but I truly can't complain with the way things have worked out thus far.





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