Jan 2, 2012

Tempting Tuesday: Some Girls Bite Read-Along Chapter 1-4

Hosted by Tina at Tina's Book Reviews, Rummanah at Books in the Spotlight, Missie at The Unread Reader and Jenny at Supernatural Snark.
I started reading Some Girls Bite last night. The start is quite interesting. Now will be discussing chapters 1-4 of this book which is being held over at Supernatural Snark

Let’s say tomorrow a “vampire manifesto” as Merit calls it runs in newspapers across the country announcing their existence. How do you think you would react? If you were hesitant to believe initially, what would it take to convince you they were real?
Get holy water, sharp stake, a crossbow and every other pointy objects to keep a vampire off of my neck. I WOULD FREAK OUT! If it actually happened, of course!

To convince myself?!? I can tell you this, I shall not walk into a vampire bar and ask to be bitten. Ummm I guess I would need hardcore proof. Showing off the fangs would probably scream fake. I don't know, I don't think I would believe in it unless I have had a first hand experience. I guess.

Reading about the vampire romance all my life, you would think I would be a bit compassionate about Vampires .... *sigh* I guess the outlook might change but it's very unlikely. Yup. I would go Buffy if "vampire manifesto" thing happens.
Since being turned into a vampire means complete removal from your former life and a new job serving your House in some capacity, what do you think you would miss most about the life you live now?
I can tell you this, wouldn't miss the sun. I am more of a night creature as it is and I try to go out when the heat is less at least so I would say I would be okay without a sun. I would miss my family like crazy though. No matter how annoying they can be. My crazy bunch of friends, although some might offer to tag along and become vampires. I will do everything in my power to stop that. Knowing my weird friends they will make terrible vampires. As in I would be overshadowed by their awesomeness of being vamps o_o
What are your first impressions of Merit and how she’s handling all the changes in her life?
I haven't finished the book yet to give a final verdict about Merit. But I would say all things consider, so far she is handling it pretty good. Being a vampire and adjusting to a brand new life, she is whining less than me. Kudos to Merit for that!
When you first read the description of Ethan, what actor/model/person you know pops into your head as the perfect embodiment of him? Feel free to include pictures ;-)
I started this after picturing Gabriel Aubry playing Ethan. Soooooo

shifty eyes
Do you think Merit’s anger at Ethan himself, not the situation, is justified?
Scratches head. I can understand Merit's anger towards Ethan. She got turned against her will and all so she has to be angry at something/someone to take out her aggression on being turned against her will. So the anger at Ethan is unavoidable.  Is it justified? I guess not.

Review: Great Hexpectations by H.P. Mallory

Great Hexpectations by H.P. Mallory
Dulcie O'Neil #3
Series: Dulcie O'Neil
Dulcie O'Neil #2
Dulcie O'Neil #1
Genre: Mystery, Paranormal, Romance
Released: 31 October 2011 
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A misunderstanding turned deadly.

A fairy in law enforcement who won't stop until the truth is uncovered.

A vampire who seems to be her ally but appearances can be deceiving.

And a partner who would put his own life on the line to defend hers.

Dulcie O'Neil knows she's at fault for failing to arrest a wanted criminal but when her partner gets pinned for the crime, she'll stop at nothing to ensure his innocence.

What Dulcie isn't planning on is a trip to the infamous Netherworld where chaos rules.

Between battling the affections of a mysterious vampire, protecting herself from monsters and ensuring the innocence of the one man who would die for her, Dulcie's trip to the Netherworld isn't sunshine and strawberry daiquiris.
My Thoughts

I am a big fan H.P. Mallory's writing. I loved her Jolie Wilkins series, I loved the first two books of Dulcie O'Neil as well. I have been eagerly waiting for the third book Great Hexpectations. I really had high hopes for this one. However reading this book I felt oddly connected and sometimes very disconnected with the story. So I have kind of mixed feelings towards it.

I love Dulcie because she is such a kickass heroine but I didn't see any of the things I loved about her return in this book. She grew a pair of wings and I just kind of went blank for awhile. I knew she was a fairy but but ... wings!! She is a fairy so that was unavoidable I guess *sigh* I just missed the Dulcie I grew to love. She did return slightly at the end.

Some things about Knight clears up in this book, which is a relief. Knight's character is pretty much the same. Tall, sexy loki from Nethworld and obsessed with Dulcie. Bram plays a bit bigger part than he did in the other books. Even though this book solved a lot of mystery about Knight it left many more about Bram.

Overall not too bad, just didn't meet my expectations. I would recommend this to the readers who are following Dulcie O'Neil series by H.P. Mallory. Great Hexeptions gave me the closer I was looking for. 

 
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Jan 1, 2012

Me and My Box at the end of 2011 and Hello 2012

Well it's 2012 so goodbye 2011!  2011 has been an interesting year for me. I got my Kindle! Yayyyy! Also that kindle is now broken. boooooo. *not totally still works just a crack line which doesn't disappear*

I spent almost four long months in camp. Away from internet, away from anything civilized o_o that was the biggest change for me. 

So this past months been a bit slow on my part. Semester ended so finals and stuff! Akk. Even though it was a slow month I did perticipate on a blog tour so YAYY for that!

I am looking forward to trying out new bloggy stuff on 2012. *fingers crossed*