Thursday, June 27, 2013

Review: Love in the Time of Dragons


Love in the Time of Dragons
Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Pretty good.
Sometimes it was damned confusing to be going back and forth between two different time periods, but it was alright nonetheless.

Same humor that you'd expect from Katie MacAlister.



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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Review: Lover Revealed


Lover Revealed
Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Butch and Marissa have come a long way in this book. They've been through hardships like none of the other couples have, I think.

You can compare them to Rhage and Mary but at the end of their book Mary's humanity "problem" is solved with help from the Scribe Virgin. With Butch and Marissa there isn't really something like that. Butch has to make hard decisions and Marissa has to learn how to deal with those decisions that he makes.

I was surprised that there wasn't as much focus on Mr. X and the lessers, but I was happy about it. Honestly, the whole lesser thing puts me in a foul mood, and since I'm a romantic at heart, I like to read about the love relationships.

Overall a great read, this fourth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood kept me on the edge of my seat and is making salivate over the thought of book 5, which I must wait for since my mother is busy reading it.



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Saturday, May 4, 2013

My Review of Dragon's Egg

Originally submitted at LUSH USA

: As you bathe in the whirlpool of vibrant, fiery colour and inhale the refreshing sherbet scent of lemon and bergamot, you'll feel like you're up and away on the back of your own dragon. Citrus oils are known for their invigorating effect on the mind, and Dragon's Egg is no exception! ...


Best. Bomb. Ever.

By Ristoria from Bristol, CT on 5/3/2013

 

5out of 5

When you survey your stash, you label this product: Guilty Pleasure

Pros: Mystical, Magical, Softening, fun

Best Uses: Bath

Was this a gift?: No

This was my second bath bomb after I used Butterball. Butterball is a nice, calm little thing. Dragon's Egg was big and flamboyant and I adore it. I love the glitter and when the center starts to fizz it's like a baby Dragon is born and it's soaring through the glittery night skies (if you want to get poetic with it.) I love this one! Will definitely buy again.

(legalese)

My Review of Butterball

Originally submitted at LUSH USA

There are so many things to love about Butterball, but let's start with the fragrance. The mixture of warming vanilla musk and ylang ylang is divine; it stays with you long after you leave the bath. We add slivers of cocoa butter that melt into the hot water and soften your skin. You'll be ...


Staple.

By Ristoria from Bristol, CT on 5/3/2013

 

5out of 5

When you survey your stash, you label this product: Cult Classic

Pros: Relaxing, Affordable, Lasting Effect, Softens Skin

Best Uses: Bath

Describe Yourself: Normal Skin

I love this bath bomb and I always buy more than one when I get them. It was my first one to try because they are slightly cheaper than the others, but just because it's smaller and cheaper doesn't mean that it doesn't pack a punch! This thing is amazing and leaves me super soft and I feel so sexy!
It's a staple in my collection and I would go crazy without it.

(legalese)

My Review of Twilight

Originally submitted at LUSH USA

That moment when the sun starts setting into the night sky, painting it with vibrant hues of orange and purple before being peppered with sparkling stars, is a wonder that we pause to admire with those we love. Recreate twilight in your bath water with clouds of lavender, ylang ylang and ovaltine t...


Delicious!

By Ristoria from Bristol, CT on 5/3/2013

 

5out of 5

When you survey your stash, you label this product: Must-Have

Pros: Relaxing, Smells Great, Magical, Softens Skin

Best Uses: Bath

Describe Yourself: Normal Skin

This product was amazing! I was in Lush a few days ago, and the guys there had mentioned that this one had glitter (which I adore in a bath bomb - makes it extra special.) I had mentioned that I liked Dragon Egg and they suggested this. I went home and tried it right away. It fizzles nicely and I loved how it turned my water lavender, since that's my favorite color. There is a smoky froth that floats throughout the bath with smatterings of glitter. It was so magical, and I felt that I could stare into the water forever.

Wonderful to sit back in, relax, unwind and let your mind let go of the hard day you've had.

(legalese)

Monday, April 29, 2013

Review: The Goddess is in the Details: Wisdom for the Everyday Witch


The Goddess is in the Details: Wisdom for the Everyday Witch
The Goddess is in the Details: Wisdom for the Everyday Witch by Deborah Blake

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Good book, a lot of things in here I already had a grasp on, but I did learn some new things. I liked how there were "Things to Think About" and "Things to Try" at the end of most chapters. Gave me something to use in order to reflect on the chapters and the information presented.



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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Review: Lover Awakened


Lover Awakened
Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



If I could give this book 10 stars I would. Zsadist had my heart from the other books, but in this one all my emotions were tapped into. J.R. Ward is one helluva writer and she knows how to keep the readers turning pages. The quick scene changes from the lesser's story to Zsadist and Bella had me reading this in a day.

Zsadist and Phury make leeway and the other plot twists involving Tohr are killers.

I will be honest. This book made me cry. A lot. And scream, and laugh a little too. Mostly it made me desperate to read the other books in the series.

10 stars indeed.



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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Review: Lover Eternal


Lover Eternal
Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Delicious book! Rhage and Mary's struggles broke my heart and their union made my day. I stayed up almost all night reading this one.





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Monday, April 22, 2013

Review: Dark Lover


Dark Lover
Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



J.R. Ward does an amazing job at introducing readers to The Black Dagger Brotherhood. The book is well-written, full of suspense and has all the romance that one could want!

I had heard about this series a while ago from a fellow book reviewer so I decided to pick up both books 1 and 2. I just now finished the first, after hanging onto it for months! I'm so glad that I met Wrath and Beth and I can't wait to read about Rhage.



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