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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Tempestuous (Wondrous Strange, #3) [author] author Livingston, Lesley * [isbn] isbn 0061740063 [isbn13] isbn13 9780061740060 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 361 pp [avg rating] avg rating 4.04 [num ratings] num ratings 6,228 [date pub] date pub Dec 21, 2010 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Dec 21, 2010 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started not set [date read] date read not set [date added] date added Nov 22, 2010 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Hardcover [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/10/book-review-tempestuous-wondrous.html Tempestuous is the final book in the Wondrous St Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/10/book-review-tempestuous-wondrous.html Tempestuous is the final book in the Wondrous Strange trilogy. And boy did Livingston leave this series with a punch. After the devastation of losing the theatre because Sonny lost it when he thought she was dead, Kelley is distraught over what she had to do; break Sonny’s heart. Kelley is slowly growing into her power and trying to find out who wants Sonny’s. But things go downhill when someone is out killing the Lost Fae, Fae who fit in either the Otherworld or the mortal world. And worse, it could be Janus Guards who are getting the order and killing the innocent Fae. Not to mention the order could be coming from whoever poisoned and is trying to kill Kelley’s father, Auberon. I enjoyed this book a lot. I loved that Livingston actually separated Kelley and Sonny for a bit. That way, they learned more about themselves before they could save one another. Kelley gets into her power more and seems to have grown more. And despite her beliefs, Sonny doesn’t go off the deep end. I liked that Sonny grew to like the Lost Fae. He was taught to hate them as well, but found out they were only defending themselves against him and the other guards. But besides our great main characters, the side characters were incredible. We got some new ones that we find have a connection to some of the Janus Guards. We also get more of our favorites; Bob, Tyff, and my favorite character, Fennyrs. I am praying that Livingston makes another series for him. He played a big role in this book and we find he isn’t the heartless smartass we have come to love, that he actually has feelings for Kelley too. Livingston did such an amazing job incorporating Shakespeare in this book. All the questions we had from the first book were answered and still left me wanting more. The plot was great and this book was complete, but each character needs a story. Like I said, I hope Livingston doesn’t leave this world, there is still so much more to know. Sonny’s and Kelley’s story ended great, but what Livingston has created is complex enough to keep going for a while. Also need to mention the ending in general. In a word; EPIC! We got everything we wanted and more. The twists and turns were incredible and two specifically had my mouth dropping to the floor. Again, Livingston’s writing is soooo complex. Instead of creating our main characters and a few side characters that you might not remember, the whole world she has made is so rich and memorable. You fall in love with all these characters and I can assure you that if you love Fenn, you will love him even more in the end. Overall, this book tied up well. Everyone has grown in such a short period of time. We learn much about our great characters and we find new ones that are worth loving. This is such a great ending to a great trilogy. I can’t rave enough about the characters and the room for growth they all possess. If you are looking for a great YA series, I highly recommend this to you. Thank you Livingston and please come back to this world, it begs for more. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) [author] author Jones, Darynda * [isbn] isbn 0312662750 [isbn13] isbn13 9780312662752 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 310 pp [avg rating] avg rating 4.08 [num ratings] num ratings 42,471 [date pub] date pub Jan 01, 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Feb 01, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 2 [votes] votes 1 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Jan 13, 2012 [date read] date read Jan 20, 2012 [date added] date added Feb 28, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Hardcover [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/04/book-review-first-grave-on-right.html First Grave on the Right is about a woman who is Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/04/book-review-first-grave-on-right.html First Grave on the Right is about a woman who is a private investigator and consultant for the police. A very effective one because of her power. She is not a but THE grim reaper. She sees dead people and she helps them crossover. But when someone is killed, they don't want to leave until the murderer(s) have been caught. So she comes across three dead people whose cases are very well connected, but they don't know who shot them. It is to Charley to figure out the why. Charley also has to find out who the sexy being that has been following her all her life might be. She thinks he is a ghost, but it goes much much deeper than that. Sweet baby Jesus! Not only is this going on my Favorites list, it is going on my Best Reads EVER list. This is one of the funniest and most thoroughly entertaining books I have ever read. We get a little bit of everything wrapped up in a 300 paged book. Thank you Jones for coming up with such story. And thank you Heidi @ RainyDayRamblings for telling me to read it immediately. This story was to die for. The plot was this amazing crime mystery involving ghosts of three murdered people. I love the build up and how everything connected. There is also Charley getting visits from the *Big Bad*. She doesn't know who or what it is, but it truly saves her life a lot. I loved the mystery behind it. Man, it is hard not to spoil this, but it is so exciting. I think if Charley were a real person, we would be the best of friends. Her sassiness and sense of humor is worth raving about and makes her an exceptional character. I loved Charley's actual best friend Cookie. They clicked so well in this book and it added a lot to the book for me. I was so on board for Reyes. He was such an enigma, a very delicious enigma. I love the story Jones gave for him and how he ties to Charley. At first, you think he is just some bad boy, but there is so much more to uncover. It was exciting trying to decipher it all. Truly not what I expected. I am also quite curious about Garrett. He doesn't believe in Charley's powers, but you can tell he has a thing for her. I really enjoyed the dynamics between them. She really knows how to push his buttons. It is always hard to write about something you absolutely love and I love the hell out of this. Truly one of the greatest books I read. No wonder this book has awards under its belt. Even more incredible, this was Jones very first book. I am flabbergasted. If you have not started this, I urge you to immediately. First Grave on the Right is original, laugh-until-you-piss-yourself funny, and full of action. I love Romantic Suspense and the Paranormal and Jones managed to blend them together perfectly. Do not miss out on this. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Mind Games (The Disillusionists, #1) [author] author Crane, Carolyn * [isbn] isbn 0553592610 [isbn13] isbn13 9780553592610 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 371 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.54 [num ratings] num ratings 6,627 [date pub] date pub Mar 23, 2010 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Mar 23, 2010 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 3 [votes] votes 1 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Aug 20, 2011 [date read] date read not set [date added] date added Mar 28, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Mass Market Paperback [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/11/book-review-mind-games-disillusionists.html OH MY GOD! This was…AMAZING!!! I love Urba Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/11/book-review-mind-games-disillusionists.html OH MY GOD! This was…AMAZING!!! I love Urban Fantasy (well, duh) and I have been looking for something different and fresh. And I found it right here. Mind Games was fun, refreshing, unique, and very exciting. This is so going on my favorites list. I loved all the characters in this book. I felt so bad for Justine being thrown in the middle of everything. I think being a hypochondriac kept her a bit sheltered and scared of a lot of things. But I liked her, if not for her, this book would have ended very differently. I liked all the other characters, they made me smile. But like Justine, you don’t know whether to trust them or not. I wasn’t a fan of Justine’s boyfriend, Cubby, I really don’t think he supported her as much as he could have. I could sort of understand, still I wanted to punch him. I loved Shelby and how quickly she and Justine become best friends. They really look out for each other in this book. I liked the character of Simon and I really wanted to know what his story was with Packard. Well him and all the other side characters that all were a blast in this book. I loved the plot to this book. I love the idea of instead killing and/or punishing a criminal, why not fix them? Infecting people with their own fear is just a brilliant idea. I loved the whole Disillusionist group and how everything worked together, well more or less. I love seeing the change in Justine, seeing that she isn’t so afraid anymore. Seeing her learn to give away her fear, it is just so interesting. But I also liked how this worked with the ending and I definitely know it will play a part in the books to come. When is nice too nice? Is rewriting someone the best way to fix them? Is it good or bad? There are little questions that get raised here and I can’t wait to read more to find out what is next. God I loved this! My only real complaint, well not much of a complaint because I like it, is the cover. I love it, but it gives off the wrong impression. When I saw the cover, I thought, “Hell yes, another badass chick in leather”, but that is not the case really. Justine is thrown into this world and doesn’t even use any weapons, except her brain. She isn’t a badass, she can’t be given her condition has her limited. And the cover makes you think the opposite of that. So those expecting a sort of Kate Daniels-esque book, this isn’t quite along those lines even though it is still action-packed. This book is very supernatural, but there aren’t any supernatural creatures, just supernatural powers. This book truly took me by surprise. The last 10 or 11 chapters had my mouth dragging on the floor because I wouldn’t have guessed that even if my life depended on it. I love where this book goes and don’t get me started on the love interest (I won’t say who because that is a huge spoiler), but it is unexpected to say the least. I honestly can’t put into words how satisfied I was with this book. I swear you will not find anything like this out there. Thank you so much Crane and Kristin (mybookishways) for this book. One of the best books I have read this year. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Three Days to Dead [author] author Meding, Kelly * [isbn] isbn 1452602778 [isbn13] isbn13 9781452602776 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 0 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.59 [num ratings] num ratings 4,902 [date pub] date pub 2009 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Jun 01, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 2 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started not set [date read] date read not set [date added] date added Apr 20, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Audiobook [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/09/book-review-three-days-to-dead-dreg.html Evangeline (Evy) is dead; well she thought sh Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/09/book-review-three-days-to-dead-dreg.html Evangeline (Evy) is dead; well she thought she was dead. She wakes up in a morgue, but thing is, she isn’t herself. Evy now resides in the body of a woman named Chalice who also just died. Evy can’t remember anything prior to her death, but she knows that it was something awful and that she must be quick in finding the who and the why. It was magic that brought her back, but that magic can only last so long; exactly three days. Oh my goodness! This is one of the most exciting things I have read this year. Why didn’t I catch this sooner? From the first page we are given so much mystery and suspense. I loved that Meding wrote it this way because I felt like I was in Evy/Chalice’s shoes. We learn everything she learns piece by piece. I was really invested in this story. The plot was just incredible. I loved how it came to together. Evy has been set up, everyone thinks she is a traitor; she is racing against time to figure out why she was chosen and what has happened to her. Every chapter was just one big explosion after the other (some, literally). Evy was a great heroine, definitely one of my favorites really. She was strong, thought on her own two feet and took everything on full force. Instead of whining about her problems, she does whatever it takes to find what she needs to find, no matter how ugly the result may be. We know Evy is a Hunter, she kills the things that go bump in the night. It is her job to keep the human world ignorant and safe. But since she is in a new body, she struggles with little moments of thinking like Chalice and the fact that Chalice was not a fighter. I love how all this is happening, but Evy never loses herself. I am also a very big Wyatt fan. I did want to smack him at one specific scene in this book (when you read it, I think you will know), but his actions proved different. He sacrificed so much to get Evy back (I mean, a lot) and despite what he said his reason was, in my book that makes up for his dumb confession. One character that surprised me was Alex. He was Chalice’s best friend and the one that found her after she killed herself. Evy goes to the apartment to try and figure out her next step after she rises from the dead and Alex, of course, is shocked at first. But he helps Evy even after she tells him that she isn’t who she looks like, that the world he knows is a lot bigger than he thought. Alex knows the dangers, but he sticks by Evy’s side and the friendship that takes place between was so amazing and unexpected. This book was just incredible. Meding’s worldbuilding was impeccable and her characters were brilliant. I love the emotional aspect of this book. I found myself pausing the audiobook just to catch my breath. Xe Sands, the narrator, did such a great job bringing those emotions out. Seriously, this book got intense at times. I highly recommend this book to everyone. I think if you are a Mercy Thompson fan like me, you will LOVE this. Oh I would love to see Evy and Mercy in a fight. Who would win? That would be interesting. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Lord of Rage (Royal House of Shadows, #2) [author] author Monroe, Jill [isbn] isbn 0373618689 [isbn13] isbn13 9780373618682 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 282 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.86 [num ratings] num ratings 2,535 [date pub] date pub Sep 27, 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Sep 20, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 4 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Sep 10, 2011 [date read] date read not set [date added] date added Jul 16, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Paperback [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/09/book-review-lord-of-rage-royal-house-of.html Lord of Rage is part 2 in the four-part a Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/09/book-review-lord-of-rage-royal-house-of.html Lord of Rage is part 2 in the four-part author collaboration of the Royal House of Shadows series. It was written by Jill Monroe and this is my first experience with Monroe. I have heard of her, but never read anything from her. But from this book, I truly believe I should read more from her. She doesn’t write a lot of PNR but after reading this, she really should. Lord of Rage is a great installment to this great, growing series. Lord of Rage is about a princess named Breena from Elden who is from a family with very special powers, except hers. All she can do is enter dreams. But one recurring dream involves a sexy warrior that she can’t stay away from. But the day comes when her castle is under attack by the Blood Sorcerer and she was lucky enough to escape before she too was either slaved or killed. She is running for her life for days until she ends up in an “empty” cabin with food and a bed. But things get a little crowded when that home happens to belong to three brothers, one of which is the warrior she has been dreaming of that she didn’t believe was real. The warrior, Osborn, is not just any warrior, but a berserker. In fact, he and his younger brothers are the last of their kind after his entire village was slaughtered years ago. He looks after his brothers and keeps them safe and wishes to take out his anger on the kingdom that has annihilated his home; Elden, or so he thinks. When he sees Breena and sees she is in fact real, he believes she is there to use him as a mercenary and he is sick of being used as a mercenary. I enjoyed the characters. I loved that Breena was this princess pampered and trapped and luxury and with Osborn, we see that she is stubborn and a fighter. I loved Osborn. He was tough as nails and scary. I loved that as much as his head told him not to trust her, she is nothing but trouble, he trusts his heart instead. A little cheesy coming from me, but no less true. I loved Osborn’s little brothers Bernt and Torben. I know Breena’s and Nicholas’s remaining two siblings, Dayn and Micah, will have their stories told in the rest of the series. But I would love to see something with Bernt and Torben. Seeing how they didn’t have much of a childhood since it was taken from them and how they are only now being taught to be warriors because of Breena’s persuading Osborn, I want to see how they will turn out. Now I know you guys know that book 1, Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter, was good, but not a favorite for me. I must say, I liked this one better. There was a focus and I didn’t feel like I was left out. I had a real connection with the story and the characters. This book was full of revelations and change. The characters were so stuck in their ways, but by meeting each other, they all learned that what they knew and what they were used is what held them back. I would recommend this to PNR fans or just any fans of romance. It did take this book a little while until it got some interaction with one of the more main villains, but it we did, I was so happy. This book was great from beginning to end. You will get hooked very quickly with this story and its characters. Lord of Rage is a great sequel and I can’t wait to get my hands on Lord of the Wolfyn (book 3) by Jessica Andersen. Thank you so much Netgalley for these so far. Nonetheless, check this out, you’ll be happy you did. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Lord of the Wolfyn (Royal House of Shadows, #3) [author] author Andersen, Jessica * [isbn] isbn 0373618700 [isbn13] isbn13 9780373618705 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 282 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.80 [num ratings] num ratings 2,125 [date pub] date pub Oct 18, 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Oct 18, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 3 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Jan 2012 [date read] date read Jan 03, 2012 [date added] date added Jul 16, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Mass Market Paperback [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/03/book-review-lord-of-wolfyn-royal-house.html Lord of the Wolfyn is the third installmen Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/03/book-review-lord-of-wolfyn-royal-house.html Lord of the Wolfyn is the third installment in the Royal House of Shadows miniseries. We now follow the missing brother Dayn. Like his missing siblings, he has been cursed by the Blood Sorcerer. He is now a vampire who lives with the wolfyn. He lives in an alternate world of the Wolfyn. But his land is dying due to the Blood Sorcerer and Dayn needs to find someone who will guide him to his homeland, Elden. This is where Reda comes in. She reunites with a unique book of Little Red Riding Hood from her mother. With the help if this book and a phrase, the book sends her to Dayn to help save him and guide him. I have never read anything from Jessica Andersen, but I after reading this, I am very curious about her work. She has a nice style and writes a lot of PNR, so I am adding her to my wishlist for sure. For those that don't know, this is a miniseries of 4 books. Each book is written by a different author and they are adult versions to the fairy tales we all grew up with. This was the adult version of Little Red Riding Hood and it was a pretty nice read. Our story is told through some interesting characters. We get to follow Dayn, another lost sibling thanks to the evil and power hungry Blood Sorcerer. Dayn knows of the other world, our world, and needs to find the woman that will guide him to his homeland. He believes it is the woman in his dreams. But he is a vampire hiding with the wolfyn. We have Reda who is the key for Dayn. She can't help but feel connected to Dayn because he reminds her of the woodsman in her book. Reda must guide him to Elden before time runs out. I liked this story a lot. But so far, Lord Of Rage is the best one. Andersen did a great job writing a unique version of Little Red Riding Hood, but I wanted more. We have Reda and Dayn who are good characters, but needed a pick me up. Reda was a bit of a flip-flopper. She was indecisive about things throughout the book and it did get a little annoying. But she grew on me after a while. Dayn was a good hero, strong and sexy, but isn't a favorite. Also, I don't understand why it is called Lord of the Wolfyn when he was actually a vampire that can shapeshift. Why not just make him a werewolf? I love werewolves and found that a bit odd, cool, but I wish that was cleared up a bit. The plot starts of pretty strong. Both Dayn and Reda are destined to meet and guide each other to Elden. But it does slow down in the middle. I wish the pacing was a little faster. Also, the villain in the book sort of through me for a loop. It seemed a bit rushed and out of the blue for me. I also wanted a little more story about Reda's mother. Her mom knew what she would become and I wish we had a flashback or something between her and her mom. Overall, I liked the story. Like I said, I think Lord of Rage has conquered this series so far. But I would read all of these again. Lord of the Wolfyn was a good read. I wasn't bored with it. It just needed to flow better, keep the adrenaline up a bit. Also need to work a bit on the characters. Not bad, but needed a little kick. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Lord of the Abyss (Royal House of Shadows, #4) [author] author Singh, Nalini * [isbn] isbn [isbn13] isbn13 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 288 pp [avg rating] avg rating 4.12 [num ratings] num ratings 5,271 [date pub] date pub Jan 01, 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Nov 22, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 1 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Jan 03, 2012 [date read] date read Jan 06, 2012 [date added] date added Jul 16, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Mass Market Paperback [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/04/book-review-lord-of-abyss-royal-house.html Lord of the Abyss follows the youngest lost Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/04/book-review-lord-of-abyss-royal-house.html Lord of the Abyss follows the youngest lost sibling, Micah. He unfortunately was punished the worst. He was just a toddler when he was separated from his family and land in Elden. Now 20 years later, he is cursed as the dark Lord. He is the dark Lord who sends souls into the Abyss. He is so dark and cold, he is consumed by armor that is impenetrable. He is feared by everyone, no one dares to cross him, except for Liliana. She is a strong woman who knows how to take torture. Her father is the Blood Sorcerer himself, who has abused her since the day she was born. He is also the man who cursed Micah and his entire family. Liliana knows Micah is the key to stop her father's terrible reign because he is powerful enough. But she has to help Micah remember who he is; that he is a Prince of Elden. She doesn't have long to convince him though because Elden is about to truly fall. YEEEEESSSSS!!! I have read all the previous books in this series and while they were good, they were missing something. And that something was Nalini Singh. I was counting on Singh to give me that oomph I needed and she didn't disappoint. I had to wait a while until I got this book from Netgalley and I just ended up buying it instead. And since my life is a sitcom, the day I bought it was the day I got approval from Netgalley. Oh Life, you never cease to amaze me. Nonetheless, this was money well spent. Singh always creates characters that leave you in awe. Micah was just WOW! Great vocabulary there. But I can't think of anything else. He was scary, I mean scary to the point I couldn't find him attractive sometimes. But you slowly see there is something in him and it was quite the journey seeing him get pulled out of the darkness. Liliana isn't your typical PNR heroine. She isn't the standard gorgeous. It is described that her nose is pointy enough to look like a beak and she is a little thin. Even though both characters have their flaws, I love how they saw something in each other. I love how Liliana stands up for herself in this book. After suffering so many years of abuse from her evil father, she doesn't take crap from anyone. I love that even though she is the daughter of the Blood Sorcerer and tortured by him day-in and day-out, she is incredibly gentle to everyone and everything. Micah likes that she doesn't treat him like a monster even though it is what his job entails. I love this amazing take on Beauty and the Beast. Singh, you have done it again. The story flowed well. We have plenty of life from our lead characters and side characters I loved Jissa, Micah's former cook who he saved. I love all the back story we get; well mainly through Liliana. Micah can't remember his past and every time he does, he goes nuts. But still, Liliana and Micah are characters worth rooting for. The plot is well paced. I love how this was both about the fight and the romance. The book was well balanced. My only complaint was the final battle. I wish it lasted a little longer, but I am so satisfied with everything else. This series overall was good, but didn't knock my out of my seat. This did however. They definitely saved the best for last in my opinion. I love Nalini Singh and her work, if you haven't caught that by now. I was depending on this book to wrap this series up on a high note and it did. It was sexy, made me smile, and I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended. If anything, just jump to this book, they go over the story in this anyway. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title The Demon Lover (Fairwick Chronicles, #1) [author] author Dark, Juliet [isbn] isbn 0345510089 [isbn13] isbn13 9780345510082 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 416 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.61 [num ratings] num ratings 3,527 [date pub] date pub 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Dec 27, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 3 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Dec 23, 2011 [date read] date read Jan 03, 2012 [date added] date added Aug 15, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Paperback [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/03/book-review-demon-lover-fairwick.html The Demon Lover is about a woman names Callie wh Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/03/book-review-demon-lover-fairwick.html The Demon Lover is about a woman names Callie who just earned her dream job. She has just been hired as a professor at Fairwick College. The town is great and almost magical. It will be a great chance for her to work on her book. She soon stumbles on a house owned by an author who people thought were crazy. There was talk of a mysterious man who found its way into her room and she wrote of her experience of it. Callie thinks its crazy until she thinks that same man wants her. Callie soon finds out that not only does the house hold many secrets, but the entire town does as well. I finished this book a few months back actually. I wasn't kidding about how behind I am on reviews. And even now, there is something bugging me about this book. I haven't figured it out yet. Not completely anyway. It is a mixture of things. This wasn't a bad read mind you, I really enjoyed this story. But little things were bugging me and the ending result was a tad bit depressing. We have very interesting characters to follow. We have Callie. I think she was an okay lead. She isn't bad, but there were times she came off as a bitch. Even before things actually took place with the mystery man, she does and say things that made me want to punch her. I am sorry, but it is true. She is a rich city girl and judges people like the snob she is. She wasn't cold or heartless, but she has her shallow moments. And we had Liam, the sexy professor/poet who comes to work at the school after a teacher named Phoenix suddenly goes nuts. Callie had plenty to say about him even before she met him. But he was a good character who definitely has some secrets. I won't lie, he was a tad mushy for me, but very interesting. Even some of Callie's students like Mara and Nicky. They play interesting roles in this book and I would have liked to learn more about them. I loved.Ralph the mouse. He doesn't talk, but knows more than you would think and watches over Callie. I like how the plot develops in the book. We know Callie will be in for a surprise, but you have no idea to what extent. She finds out that a lot of people in town are supernatural. I love the variety. We have faeries, witches, demons, supernatural mice (adorable!) and more. It really thickens the plot because you aren't sure who are there to help or destroy. The story gets really interesting when Callie is with the side characters, not so much when she is with Liam. The side characters all have very interesting secrets, that they help move the story a lot. Now for my issues. This book was a little predictable. I had suspicions about the demon and I was correct. But the true villain did take me surprise and was pretty disturbing. My problem, as I said, is the ending. I know books don't always have the HEA, but after what he did, I was fuming. This isn't as big on the Paranormal Romance as you would think. This was more Urban Fantasy than anything. But even with this issue, I am curious about what will become of Callie. She makes a decision to join her snobby, racist grandmother at her exclusive club to learn more about herself. Callie has her moments, but I am happy she is not like her grandmother. The next book will be very interesting. But even with its issues, I enjoyed this. I wasn't bored and it did keep me on the edge of my seat. After going over it all, I was satisfied except for that ending. Words can't express how happy I am this is a series. This means we will have a chance to get the HEA we have been screaming for. I would recommend this book, but be cautious, there might be some bumps and bruises along the way. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title A Ripple in Time - Angel of the Titanic [author] author Hughes, Julia * [isbn] isbn [isbn13] isbn13 [asin] asin B005CF7PJW [num pages] num pages 216 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.70 [num ratings] num ratings 83 [date pub] date pub Jul 12, 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition unknown [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 1 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Feb 10, 2012 [date read] date read Feb 14, 2012 [date added] date added Sep 10, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Kindle Edition [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/04/indie-book-review-ripple-in-time-angel.html A Ripple in Time is about a young man name Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/04/indie-book-review-ripple-in-time-angel.html A Ripple in Time is about a young man named Wren who is quite the dreamer. You see, his dreams have changed history entirely. All of which start with tragedy of the Titanic sinking. Problem is, it didn't sink and that has caused a ripple in time. So it is up to Wren to find a way to travel back in time and make sure the Titanic runs its course properly. With the help of a powerful sword (Excalibur), his cousin and a girl named Carrie, they will fight to make sure history is corrected and stop whoever gets in their way. I got this book months ago from Hughes and only got into a couple of months back. Man, my life can't be simple can it? I finished this a while ago though, but I thought with the anniversary coming up, why not post this review then? I was given this a while back by Julia Hughes and it took forever for me to get to it. I really need to change my reading habits. Still when I finally started this, I couldn't put it down. It is fun, unique, and adventurous. I loved our characters. We have Wren who truly is a "time lord". I know Wren is a blond, but I couldn't help picturing a younger David Tenant when reading this (best Doctor ever, I dare you to disagree). Wren is super smart and has an odd sense of humor. There were times in the book when you weren't sure you should trust him because he was quite impulsive. But it made him more interesting. I really enjoyed Carrie. I love that she finally came around. Carrie's granny could see Wren's "ghost" and Carrie just thought she was nuts. But I was so happy she put her doubts aside and she was very courageous. Rhyllann (love that name by the way) was so pigheaded. It took him forever to get onboard, but you do root for him. He is the one who must help because Caliburn (Excalibir) responds to him. I love this story. It is a great mixture nonfiction and fiction. Hughes did a great job balancing those out. I love how the story progresses. It does start of a little slow because you are trying to grasp the full extent of the situation. It is quite in depth. Once I got into it, I couldn't put it down. It goes through a lot of adventures and mystery. I love the idea of time getting screwed up because of what happened, well didn't happen, with the Titanic. Going back and time and trying to make sure the tragedy takes place or else our future (well our present) is doomed. This is why I love sci-fi. This truly would make an awesome movie or tv show. If you are a Doctor Who fan like me, you will be drooling all over this. Just a blast. I highly recommend this read to everyone. It was such a fun read. It definitely took me by surprise. And I know how iffy some can get about time travel, so I am glad to say this won't confuse you. You will love all the characters instantly and you will dive right into to this story. If you are looking for a romantic, adventurous, and original read, this is your book. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Dark Magic (Chronicles of Arandal, #1) [author] author York, Rebecca [isbn] isbn 1426891946 [isbn13] isbn13 9781426891946 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages unknown [avg rating] avg rating 3.12 [num ratings] num ratings 51 [date pub] date pub Aug 01, 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Aug 01, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 3 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started not set [date read] date read not set [date added] date added Oct 02, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format ebook [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/10/book-review-dark-magic-by-rebecca-york.html Dark Magic is about a princess named Devon Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/10/book-review-dark-magic-by-rebecca-york.html Dark Magic is about a princess named Devon. She has been conditioned to be the perfect wife. But that is not what she wants. She loves to read, she loves magic, and she loves to learn about things outside of sewing and how to keep a man happy. But the day comes when her castle is under attack by barbarians and her heartless father’s only defense; give the enemy’s leader Devon so he will stop the attack. Amongst those barbarians is a man named Galladar who is smitten by Devon and has the power to bring the war to a halt. So Princess Devon wants to find the dragon that can help her people and she has no problem sacrificing herself to him. Princess Devon will go from being a pampered princess into the woman she wants to be. I really enjoyed this short story. It was sweet and hot all at once, I mean very hot. There was a beginning and end. I didn’t feel left out and sometimes I feel left out with short stories. The plot is pretty simple and predictable. But it was a nice. The characters were nice. Galladar was tough but I wish there was more of him. I really enjoyed Devon. She was raised to be a princess and do what she is told. But she yearned to be a scholar, to know about philosophy, politics, astronomy and more. I like that she never gave up. Even when she was in a very sticky situation, she fought tooth and nail and wound out on top, with a little help. Overall, this is a 77 page story that was straightforward. It may be predictable, but it wasn’t boring and gives you a little bit of everything you need. So if you are looking for a pick me up for your paranormal romance needs, I recommend this short, sweet and sexy read to you. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title First Chosen (Tears of Rage, #1) [author] author Gallowglas, M. Todd * [isbn] isbn [isbn13] isbn13 [asin] asin B0055I14BG [num pages] num pages 188 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.85 [num ratings] num ratings 181 [date pub] date pub Mar 15, 2013 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Jun 10, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 4 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 1 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started not set [date read] date read not set [date added] date added Oct 22, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Kindle Edition [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/10/indie-book-review-first-chosen-volume-i.html I have been lucky enough to be asked to r Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/10/indie-book-review-first-chosen-volume-i.html I have been lucky enough to be asked to review First Chosen by the author himself. M. Todd Gallowglas. This is a part of the Blog Tour de Force. First Chosen is set in a beautiful dark and epic fantasy world. It is about a girl (a duchess) named Julianna, who has been chosen as the Lord Morigahn (high priest) to protect and lead the Morigahnti (followers of Grandfather Shadow), physically and spiritually. But she can only do this when she speaks the words that will release Grandfather Shadow, a god who has been held prisoner for 1000 years. When she is put in a frightening and traumatizing situation that causes her to use the words, everyone wants a piece of her. So Julianna is in quite a predicament. Not only does she have lots to learn about those after her and who to trust, she also has to figure out her new found powers and who she is. I really enjoyed this book. The storytelling was truly out of this world. Gallowglas has created something gorgeous and complex. I love a plot that has so many layers that you can pick a part. Not only is the story deep and compelling, but the characters are as well. Gallowglas wrote it in a way where no one is left out. I love that I get a sense of everyone in the story. There is so much mythology in this book and no matter the species, everyone was playing a game. This book is full of betrayals, secrets and lies. If you want a great story on the battle of good vs. evil, First Chosen is a great choice. I loved the characters. I loved Julianna. After her initial shock of knowing everything rests on her shoulders, you see her growing into it. It was a nice journey with her and Faelin. Faelin was chosen by Grandfather Shadow to help guide and direct Julianna since he is a true believer in Grandfather Shadow. We also have characters that we meet that have their own agendas about Julianna. For instance, the Goddess of Lies, Yrgaeshkil, she has power over Daemyns. But she wants more power, more dominions to control. Her husband is Old Uncle Night. Old Uncle Night is a rival to Grandfather Shadow and he has followers of his own trying to kill off the Morigahnti. But she isn’t the only villain in this story. Some are villains that might be closer to Julianna than she thinks. Now for a few complaints I have for this book. As I said, we have a lot of characters which was both good and bad. The good: we have many characters to love and/or hate. We get lots of diversity and different sides of the same story. The bad: we have a lot of characters and at times, it is hard to keep up with them. Some get more “screen” time than others, so when another gets mentioned, it is hard to remember who they are in the story. I have seen that was an issue with some people, which leads me to another issue. When starting the book, it is a bit of information overload. Gallowglas wastes no time getting you into the heat of it all. As I said, this book is complex, but it does start off a bit overwhelming. We meet a lot of people in a short amount of time. Last issue, editing. This book had quite a few grammar issues. Not enough to be distracting, mind you. But you do notice them. Overall, I highly recommend this book for fans of dark and epic fantasy books. This book has a very clever and rich story that made it difficult for me to put it down. There is definitely has a Game of Thrones feel to this book that made me love it even more. Political intrigue, lies, secrets, wars, and supernatural creatures; this book has a little something for everyone. The plot is very deep and makes me very happy that there will be a sequel because there is still more to know. Even with a few kinks, First Chosen isn’t hard to read; well besides some of the characters names. I definitely want to know how to pronounce some of those. Nonetheless, read this book. You won’t regret it. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Craved (Gwen Sparks, #1) [author] author Nelson, Stephanie * [isbn] isbn [isbn13] isbn13 [asin] asin B005EIQ0M0 [num pages] num pages 283 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.75 [num ratings] num ratings 2,375 [date pub] date pub Jul 01, 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Jul 25, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Feb 07, 2012 [date read] date read Feb 15, 2012 [date added] date added Oct 31, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Kindle Edition [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/03/indie-book-review-craved-gwen-sparks-1.html Craved is about the everyday normal life o Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/03/indie-book-review-craved-gwen-sparks-1.html Craved is about the everyday normal life of a witch named Gwen. Well, not so normal. She works with the cops because she has the ability to read the minds' of the dead. So when reading the mind of a dead witch, she finds out that there is an underworld drug ring. The drug is witches' blood and a vampire has been sucking it out of witches to distribute and use. The blood can also give vampires magic, so they must find out who it is before there is a war on everyone's hands. Gigantic thanks to my awesome friends at Talk Supe who loaned me this book. It hurts knowing this book was under my nose and I didn't even know it. Stephanie Nelson is officially on my authors-to-stalk list. I loved this book sooooo much. Adding this to my favorites list. We have a wonderful array of characters. Gwen is amazing and real. She may be a witch, but she runs her own business in a small town of Flora, lives in her own small apartment with her great roommate/best friend Fiona. I like that you can relate to her. Her best friend Fiona was a little spoiled, she used magic for the tiniest of things. But I loved her. She was a great best friend, she chose to live with Gwen instead of her awful, rich father who treats Gwen like a roach. Then we have Gwen's love interest, a vampire named Aidan. He had me foaming at the mouth. I thought he was incredible. He stood by for two years while Gwen was with another man, a werewolf named Micah who is the cop working on this case. He was fun, flirtatious, and hot as hell. I loved how much he loved Gwen. I was rooting for him from the beginning. I love this plot. Definitely an interesting take on the drug world. This book started off great, but got really interesting with the arrival of Ian. He was hot, but there was something very off about him. He is definitely intriguing. You don't know if he is the villain or not because he is very convincing about not being the bad guy. I love how Nelson put this together. Usually there is a clear answer for me, but I was flabbergasted. And even after I had an "Oh shit" moment, Nelson wasn't done giving us a parting gift. There were things done in the book that were sad and had my mouth hanging to the floor. Nelson really knows how to put you on a rollercoaster. No dull moments here people! I can't think of anything I didn't like. This book ended on a very interesting and disturbing note. I know Deceived (book 2) will pack a punch and I can't wait. I love where this book went and I am anxious to see where it will go. This book was sexy, fast-paced, and suspenseful. Couldn't put this bad boy down. You will be surprised, you will smile and you will have a blast with Craved. Highly recommended for Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance. Thank you so much again Talk Supe!!! ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Paranormalcy (Paranormalcy, #1) [author] author White, Kiersten * [isbn] isbn 0061985848 [isbn13] isbn13 9780061985843 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 335 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.93 [num ratings] num ratings 71,323 [date pub] date pub Jan 01, 2010 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Aug 31, 2010 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started not set [date read] date read not set [date added] date added Nov 11, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Hardcover [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/11/book-review-paranormalcy-paranormalcy-1.html Paranormalcy is about a 16 year old girl Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/11/book-review-paranormalcy-paranormalcy-1.html Paranormalcy is about a 16 year old girl named Evie. She is…different. She works for a secret agency known as the International Paranormal Containment Agency (IPCA); actually she is one of the top agents at IPCA. Why? Because Evie is the only person in the world who can see past the glamour of every supernatural creature known. All supes have them and none of them fool Evie. So after a scary run-in with a room full of vampires who mysteriously end up dead the next day, things take a turn when more supernaturals wind up dead for no apparent reason. It is up to Evie to find out, but the more she digs, the more she seems to be the center of it all. Now this is how I always wanted my YA books to be like; a new version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Yes, that is how awesome I thought this book was. It was fast paced, witty, action-packed, and mysterious. I couldn’t put this book down. Don’t be fooled by the cover, although it is gorgeous, this book isn’t nearly as dark as it makes you believe. Paranormalcy definitely has its share of dark and sad moments, but this book is quite lighthearted and fun. It actually feels young. I know that sounds weird, but a lot of YA books I have read have been very dark which I like mind you. But it is nice reading one where it is about a girl in a dark world who is adorable and just wants to live life The characters were to die for. I am putting Evie on my badass heroines list. She was a perky, little smartass and I loved it. She was tough and was able to take on just about anyone. Even when things start to unravel and take effect, she never gave in. I loved Lend, he was hot and talented. He really got Evie to fight for her freedom. He made her realize there was something more going on around her that the IPCA was hiding from her. And for all intents and purposes, made her feel normal. They had so much chemistry and were so amazing together, definitely one of my favorite YA couples. There is also Reth, our crazy, stalker faerie who has his own agenda where Evie is concerned. He is trying to do something to her heart, but we don’t know yet. But he swears he is trying to save her. He definitely has a funny way of showing it. Even when we meet the real villain of the story, he scared me the most. We don’t know what his game is, but I am dying to find out. The plot of this book was amazing. I love the way things were revealed in this book and they were very unpredictable. This book will get very sad at times, so I am preparing you for some tears. Like I said, I don’t trust Reth at all and he played a bigger role in some of the scarier scenes in the book, but we don’t know if he is good or bad. Actually he sort of reminds me of V’lane from the Fever series. Neither good or bad which is why you can’t trust him, but at least he is hot. But once you find out what Evie is and what she is capable of, then the obsession will make sense. Still, he is creepy. This is another one of those books that are so good; my review just isn’t enough for its awesomeness. I love Kiersten White’s style. It is a great mixture of laughs and tears. This was a quirky and fun read and like I said, definitely reminds me of Buffy. The characters are some of the greatest characters I have come across In a while, just insanely likable even the questionable ones (in a weird way). This book is full of so many paranormal creatures we all have come to love and seeing Evie go from being their enemy to their friend was just another great journey to add to this spectacular book. And I can’t wait to see how she grows more into her own. Highly recommended, you will bleeping love it! ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Avenger's Angel (The Lost Angel, #1) [author] author Killough-Walden, Heather * [isbn] isbn 0755380371 [isbn13] isbn13 9780755380374 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 328 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.94 [num ratings] num ratings 2,626 [date pub] date pub 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Nov 01, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 4 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 1 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started not set [date read] date read not set [date added] date added Dec 05, 2011 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Paperback [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/12/book-review-avengers-angel-lost-angel-1.html I have two questions: 1) When is the next Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/12/book-review-avengers-angel-lost-angel-1.html I have two questions: 1) When is the next book coming out and 2) can I get it right this very second? Everyone knows my love for angels and honestly, I think this is one of my favorites. The world, the characters, the story; everything just fit so well. I absolutely fell in love with this book and It seems I have found another great series full of hot brothers that kick lots of ass. So that is definitely a bonus. I loved our main characters. Uriel, the Angel of Vengeance, is a famous actor. His movie is based on a book that just happens to have a book signing at a bookstore where his soulmate (archess), Eleanore (Ellie), works. She has no idea what she is, but she knows of her powers (healing and manipulating the weather) and is trying very hard to stay low-key. But that is hard when the very famous and gorgeous Christopher Daniels (Uriel’s Hollywood name) takes a liking to her. She thinks he is making her into one of his many adoring groupies, but she doesn’t know that she was made for him and he has been searching for her for over 2000 years. I really liked Ellie. She went out of her to always help those in need even though it drained her and could expose her to her enemies. She never gave it a second thought and that is always a nice thing to find in a good heroine. She was strong and vulnerable all at once. Also loved all the other characters, specifically Uriels’ brothers; Gabriel, Michael and Azrael. They were all hot, but I think my favorite of the four was Azrael. He is the only one that was “deformed” when coming to Earth. He is not only an angel, but a vampire. He helped Uriel the most when it came to Eleanore, well he sort of had to, given that Uriel was cursed and ended a vampire like him. There was a sweet chemistry between him and Ellie. Like him looking out for a sister even though he barely knew her. But I pray his book is next, I am very curious about him. Seriously, I know you guys will love him. But like many great love stories, they need a villain and boy did we get one. Samael, the fallen archangel, wants an archess for himself because one wasn’t made for him. So when he learns of Eleanore, he puts together a very clever and manipulative plot of getting her. I don’t know what to make of him honestly. He is the devil for all intents and purposes, but there was one scene in this book that made me unsure of him. And I actually believe he was being sincere in his weird way. Yet right up to the end, we know he is plotting something huge, but we don’t know what. We know he has lied about something about himself and what he actually is and his intentions are very unclear. I am a sucker for a great villain and I think Samael might be a favorite. I can’t wait to see what Killough-Walden will do with him next. I love where this story takes us. I like the idea of archangels coming to Earth to find the women that were made for them. And the things all these archangels do just to save Eleanore, made me love them that much more. We know Ellie is hiding from people that want her powers, but we don’t know who. The answer really isn’t what I was expecting and my mouth hanging open. I am definitely curious about the development here and what this means for the other archesses to comes. I won’t spoil it, but goodness, it was an interesting surprise. I liked that little bit and following Sameal, we get a taste of the man he is, but he is a very complex character. He adds a lot of mystery to this book. Now my compliant. It was explained in the book and I understand it. I like that Uriel and Ellie are in love and all. But it still makes me feel a little off and not in a fun way. The sex scene was a tad bit too much for me. Since Uriel was a vampire, he has extra powers specifically mind control. When Ellie and Uriel finally break the tension, I didn’t like it because she was partially compelled. I know this sounds weird coming from me, but if you have read this, please tell me what you thought. Is it just me or what? I mean I understand it is what Ellie truly wanted, from what Uriel read in her head. But since it is her first time, why not make it steamy, slow, and sweet? I guess Killough-Walden was probably going for a BDSM sort of thing, but some of that I didn’t find sexy, I found it a little scary to be honest. Maybe it is just me because BDSM is a genre I am yet to start (really need to ease me into this sort of stuff). I am not a prude, but I am still a good-old Southern girl. But I was a little disappointed with this scene and I was dying for it. Then again, after it was done, we find out Ellie may have been a virgin, but she was kinky. But seriously, why was the mind control needed? We know they want each other, why not let it happen naturally? Well, as natural as a vampire-angel hybrid and an angel can be together. Overall, I still enjoyed myself with this book. I love how all the plots merged together and I love knowing there will be more to come. These archangels really are to die for. Ellie was a heroine worth rooting for and Sameal is a bad boy I wouldn’t mind having around. There is so much to this story and I can’t wait for more (Azrael!!!) I just pray the sex scene in the next one is better. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Invincible (Chronicles of Nick, Book 2) [author] author Kenyon, Sherrilyn * [isbn] isbn 1427211256 [isbn13] isbn13 9781427211255 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 0 pp [avg rating] avg rating 4.27 [num ratings] num ratings 16,986 [date pub] date pub Mar 22, 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Mar 22, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 1 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started not set [date read] date read not set [date added] date added Feb 03, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format MP3 Book [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/02/book-review-invincible-chronicles-of.html Oh my goodness, Invincible was just as good Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/02/book-review-invincible-chronicles-of.html Oh my goodness, Invincible was just as good as the first one. I finished this audiobook immediately after Infinity a month ago. This story is still stuck in my head and book 3, Infamous, comes out in March! Another book I know will be added to my favorites list. Invincible picks up immediately where Infinity left off. Nicks has recently found out everyone he knows is some supernatural creature of some kind. He now also knows that his mom now works for and with a whole group of them. This, of course, has Nick a little on edge. If that wasn’t enough, he is becoming friends with Death. Things seem to be looking up though; Nick is finally back on the football team. But it seems his new coach has drafted him for far more than playing football. Just another day in New Orleans. It is impossible not to love this series. It is just so frakking amazing. The characters are even more incredible this time around. Nick is still to die for. A great hero, who is strong, unsure, and has a tongue too sharp for his own good. We get deeper into Kody’s story and see what her role really is in all of this. It is pretty amazing and I like that it is more complicated than I thought. I love how she questions herself when it comes to Nick. It lets us know she will fight for him to become a better man and not what he is destined to be. Definitely can’t wait to see how this will pan out. And we get more of Nick and his mom. Like I said about Infinity, one of the most beautiful things about the book is Nick’s love for his mother. He would do anything for her, it is just so nice. He gets her get a job (with Kyrian’s help) after she loses it (because of him), but she doesn’t know she is working with supernatural creatures yet. I am looking forward to seeing how long Nick can keep this a secret from her and what her reaction would be. I love how the plot develops in this book. Nick’s school has a new coach that wants Nick to steal from his fellow classmates. If he doesn’t, Nick may or may not die “by accident”. The coach needs very specific items from these students, not copies that could be easily bought. When we find out what it is really all about and what this coach has done to get it, it is beyond anything I could have imagined. I love where this went and what we learn. Why the hell isn’t this a tv show already or something? I love Invincible just as much as I loved Infinity. This book was a tad more serious than the first because we get more story not only from the main characters, but some of the very memorable side characters. My favorite was the story of why Bubba watches Oprah. I was listening to this part in my car driving home and I was in tears driving down the street. You literally go from crying one second to laughing the next. If you haven’t read anything from Kenyon, I urge you to. This is truly all I could ask for in a book and the fact that it is YA makes it even better. And as I said in my Infinity review, get the audiobook for the amazing narrator Holter Graham. If you are reading this, can you marry me? ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title The Immortal Highlander (Highlander, #6) [author] author Moning, Karen Marie * [isbn] isbn 1423341635 [isbn13] isbn13 9781423341635 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 0 pp [avg rating] avg rating 4.34 [num ratings] num ratings 24,667 [date pub] date pub Jan 01, 2004 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition May 20, 2008 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Jan 02, 2012 [date read] date read Jan 08, 2012 [date added] date added Apr 21, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Audio CD [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/04/book-review-immortal-highlander.html Immortal Highlander follows the story of Adam Bla Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/04/book-review-immortal-highlander.html Immortal Highlander follows the story of Adam Black. Adam is Fae, a very powerful Fae prince who was the queen's favorite. Being a favorite has its advantages since Adam pretty much got away with everything. Well not today. The Queen is tired of Adam's crap, so as a punishment, not only is he forced to stay in the mortal world, but he is also invisible to everyone...except to Gabrielle. Gabrielle is a smart attorney living on her own. She was raised on the terrible stories of what the Fae have done. She hates that she can see them because she knows of the tricks they play. But she hasn't come across any such as Adam. He is more than interested in Gabrielle and she is scared because she might be returning those same feelings. I had to get this on audiobook which is both a good and bad thing. Good thing: I love Moning and knew she would make Adam's story unforgettable. Bad thing: I drove in my car while listening to this and I got so distracted, I almost caused a wreck or two. Any regrets? Hell no! If Phil Gigante doesn't have the same effect on you, you are a corpse. His voice isn't just sexy, it is sex. It is hard to believe this is the same Adam Black from Beyond the Highland Mist. He was quite cruel. But here, I was melting like ice cream. He definitely had a lot of passion (by the boatloads) and a lot of personality. You can't help but love him. Gabrielle was amazing. She definitely had a mind of her own and wasn't putty in Adam's hands from the get-go. Their chemistry was out of this world. I love when she realizes she wants him and how jealous she got when other women looked at him. The lies she spread had me laughing so hard there were tears in my eyes. To be honest, I would have done the same thing. I loved this. I love the journey Adam and Gabrielle had to endure to get Adam to his normal self and the trials he had to face. One being Darroc. Given I started the Fever series before the Highlander series, I knew I didn't like him then. This just confirms that more. He is out to rule the Fae world and thereby controlling the Mortal world (we Fever fans know how that went). But I love that this story shows us a different side of Adam though. That he isn't like his cruel and heartless brethren. He may be as old as time itself, but this was about him growing up and it made me love him more. Same for Gabrielle. Through Adam, she learns that she can't just accept everything she has been told. She learns so much about Adam and Fae in general. I could talk about this book all day. I was expecting great and it surpassed that and more. Adam is my second favorite of all the men in this series so far. Drustan from Kiss of the Highlander is my favorite who makes an appearance in this along with his twin Dageus. This book is full of passion, love, laughs, and sacrifice. I still can't believe I nearly overlooked this series. High recommendation if you haven't read it yet and an even higher recommendation for the audiobook version. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin, #1) [author] author LaFevers, Robin [isbn] isbn 0547822413 [isbn13] isbn13 9780547822419 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 528 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.94 [num ratings] num ratings 54,421 [date pub] date pub Apr 03, 2012 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Apr 03, 2012 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Mar 31, 2012 [date read] date read Apr 03, 2012 [date added] date added Apr 21, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format ebook [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/04/book-review-grave-mercy-his-fair.html Grave Mercy is about a young woman named Ismae w Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/04/book-review-grave-mercy-his-fair.html Grave Mercy is about a young woman named Ismae who has been dealt a terrible hand in life. She is the spawn of a demon. Her mother was so scared of what she would become, she hired a witch to create a poison that would kill her before she was born, but it didn't take. Instead it left her horribly scarred. But her horrendous father has married her off to a brutal man that finds out what she is. Ismae escapes him and ends up with the convent of St. Mortain. It is here she is taught to serve the god of Death and learns of many ways to kill to fulfill his wishes. She is to become an assassin. That is right, a nun assassin. She has passed a couple of tests, but to stay at the convent, she must pass her biggest challenge. She must find who is trying to betray the duchess of Brittany. It is harder than she expected given it to be. Not to mention serving Mortain is a bit more complicated than she or the convent thinks. Ismae is definitely going on my great heroines list. She is a no-nonsense kind of woman. She knows how to be deadly and know how to do do it quietly. She did scare me a time or two. But I love that there is still a certain innocence about her. She was quite the character. I am a huge fan of Gavriel Duval. As a matter of fact, he is my new book boyfriend. He is honorable and would bend over backwards for his sister Anne, who is set to be the next duchess. He let Ismae see that things are not as black and white as the convent led her to believe. They were an exceptional team and I love the chemistry. Romance isn't the forefront of the book, but it was no less amazing. It wasn't instant, it grew page by page. I loved it. I loved Anne, Duval's sister. She was so young, but truly wise beyond her years. I love the relationship she forms with Duval's family. Even when it comes to the ones who have tried to stab him in the back. I also loved Duval's right-hand men, Beast and de Lornay, especially Beast. They really would do anything for Duval. Definitely men you would want to have your back. I am definitely curious about Sybella. She was a sister at the convent who has seemingly escaped. Her mind seems to have been broken, but she was way ahead of Ismae and helped her throughout. Her story will be told in book 2, so I am more than excited to read it. The plot was absolutely mind-boggling. I love the idea of a nun assassin fighting for her country. Trying to figure out the traitor is was a riot. Usually I am good at figuring it out way ahead of time, but not here. This is a story that will keep you on your toes until the end. I honestly didn't know what to expect with this book. But it definitely surpassed my expectations and will be going on my Favorites list. A story full of mystery, political intrigue, and murder. You will blast through this book. This is more for mature YA I think. But still can be enjoyed by YA fans and adults alike. I don't read a lot of political thrillers and even if political thrillers aren't your thing, I think this book will change your mind. It certainly did for me. Grave Mercy was an unexpected page-turner. I truly couldn't put this book down. Make sure to grab your copy today. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title The Foul Mouth and the Cat Killing Coyotes (The King Henry Tapes #2) [author] author Raley, Richard * [isbn] isbn [isbn13] isbn13 [asin] asin B007JCKFR0 [num pages] num pages 261 pp [avg rating] avg rating 4.43 [num ratings] num ratings 201 [date pub] date pub Mar 13, 2012 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Mar 13, 2012 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Apr 20, 2012 [date read] date read Apr 24, 2012 [date added] date added Apr 21, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Kindle Edition [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/04/indie-book-review-foul-mouth-and-cat.html In the sequel of The King Henry Tapes series Review posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/04/indie-book-review-foul-mouth-and-cat.html In the sequel of The King Henry Tapes series, King Henry is back and has managed to really step in it. After playing hero to save a woman being harassed in a parking lot by a group of men, he quickly finds out that the men aren't human. They are Were coyotes. And King Henry thinks nothing of it until he finds out their leader is so fearsome, even his mentor Ceinwyn is afraid of them. And what is worse? His sister Jojo, who he hasn't seen in years, is married to the big bad coyote. But before he can save her from him, the Coyotes have something planned for King Henry as payback. I really enjoyed this book just a much as the first one. King Henry is still his same old self; a smart ass, rude, and still jumping the gun. As I said with book 1, I love the idea of him recollecting his life at the Asylum. The story of the camping trip was great and funny. Scary, but still funny. There was something about that camping trip that reminded me of an episode of Naruto. It made me love it more. I love how King Henry is suspicious of anything and anyone and he has plenty of reason to be. I love that we get more of King Henry's friend Tyson or T-Bone as King Henry calls him. Tyson hates it which is all the more reason he does it. I wondered through this book and Tyson asked it as well; why are they friends? King Henry always has some geek or racist joke in store for Tyson and he doesn't tell him everything specifically the vital information. But throughout the book and especially near the end there is such a great dynamic and understanding between them, it is actually nice. Not a word I would use to describe King Henry, but it is true. I also like when going through the past, he has the same kind of relationship with Pocket. I hope to see him with grown up King Henry. Well as grown as King Henry can get. This was such a great story. The whole possibility of war. Mancers and coyotes have a certain kind of peace between them. And it takes King Henry just a couple days to threaten that and start a war, all for his sister. King Henry and his assumptions makes you think of how he has survived this long. But I loved where this went. I love that Raley makes his fight scenes so action packed and funny. Goodness, this would make such an awesome movie. I can't wait for book 3. When we finally meet the coyote leader, Horatio Vega, you aren't sure about what makes him scary. But there is something about him that rubs you wrong way. And when you learn why he is so scary, you will be shouting "Shit!". It is not pretty. I am also very curious about the fairy that contacts King Henry when he is younger. It keeps warning him about the wind and wants to protect him. I wish we got more as to why it chose him and why it wants to protect him. But that is a mystery that I am dying to have uncovered. So it is very suspenseful for me. I am a huge fan of this series. It is so entertaining. Raley definitely has a way with words. I already have some quotes highlighted in this book I plan to live by. And again, the mancy idea is so fresh and cool. It is nice to have some fresh blood in the supernatural world. As I said with book 1, Raley's idea of vampires is so unique. And his take on Weres is just as original and fresh. I love it! So if you are looking for something truly unique and out of the box, start this series today. You won't regret it. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title The Girl in the Clockwork Collar (Steampunk Chronicles, #2) [author] author Cross, Kady * [isbn] isbn 0373210531 [isbn13] isbn13 9780373210534 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 416 pp [avg rating] avg rating 4.01 [num ratings] num ratings 7,232 [date pub] date pub May 22, 2012 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition May 22, 2012 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started May 11, 2012 [date read] date read May 14, 2012 [date added] date added Apr 23, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Hardcover [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/08/book-review-girl-in-clockwork-collar.html I reviewed The Girl in the Steel Corset a few Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/08/book-review-girl-in-clockwork-collar.html I reviewed The Girl in the Steel Corset a few months back (click HERE to check it out), so I immediately jumped at the chance to read the sequel. I must say, I was not disappointed. The Girl in the Clockwork Collar is just as exciting as its predecessor. The gang is all back together minus one. In The Girl in the Steel Corset, we left off with Jasper being arrested and sent back to America for a crime he committed. Finley, Griffin. Sam, and Emily all decide to travel to New York to get their friend back and find out the truth. But they soon find out that cops aren't what they are up against. Instead, they are up against a very dangerous and quite evil crime lord named Reno Dalton. Dalton kidnapped him because Jasper hid parts of a special machine all around New York from Dalton. Dalton has something huge planned and wants that machine and will do anything to get it. I love that all our characters are back and better than ever. Finley is still strong and is definitely her own woman. I love the push-and-pull relationship between her and Griffin. They are both so stubborn and are always fighting each other. She doesn't think she is good enough for him because she came from nothing. He doesn't think he is good enough for her because he isn't as exciting or "bad" as Dandy (who isn't in this book, which is a shame). We also have my favorite character Emily who is so cute and brilliant, it is hard not to love her. And Sam is still great. He is still a bit of an ass, but not as much as he was in book 1. I like that him and Finley are finding some common ground. I love how much we learn about Jasper and his past. He is an amazing character. He does whatever it takes to save those he loves. I loved this book, but I wouldn't have had an issue if most of the book was told from his point of view. Then we have Mei, Jasper's old girlfriend that Dalton has held ransom in his home. He has a clockwork collar around neck. If she gets out of line or tries to leave, it tightens. I found her a tad bit annoying. She is definitely the clingy, jealous type. I just kept asking myself, "Don't you have other things to worry about? Like your lives!" Dalton is a great villain. I had a hard time believing he was barely in his 20s. Just too knowledgable for his own good. Nothing seems to get past him. This book was full of action and twists. The book flowed well and Cross once again gives us a wonderful steampunk world. Again I ask; Hollywood, why aren't you taking advantage of this?! I love all the various people we meet while the gang is trying so hard to save Jasper and stop Dalton. A favorite and one I am most curious about was Wildcat. She is an old friend (possibly more) of Jasper's. Like the gang, she has special powers of her own. But hers make her less human. She has sharp teeth and nails, can climb up buildings and can take and give punches as good as Finley. I was a bit disappointed we didn't see more of her. I hope we do somehow in book 3. She was a very compelling character. I am trying hard not to spoil the book. But the only compliant I have is the way Dalton was taken down. I expected a bit more, but that doesn't take away anything from the book. It was amazing. Like I said, it is very action packed. We learn more about Griffin and his gift. It seems something that is invisible to everyone but him is after him. I am dying to find out who or what it is. Whatever it was, it was scary as hell. The characters are just as lovable as they were in the first book. The story was badass and had me at the egde of my seat. If you enjoy steampunk or never have given it a try, you have to check this series out. It is a blast. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Spectral [author] author Duffy, Shannon * [isbn] isbn [isbn13] isbn13 9780983741879 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 242 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.76 [num ratings] num ratings 611 [date pub] date pub Jan 01, 2012 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Apr 10, 2012 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Jun 19, 2012 [date read] date read Jun 22, 2012 [date added] date added Jul 03, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format ebook [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/06/spectral-book-tour-indie-book-review.html I have been honored again to review another great b Posted here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/06/spectral-book-tour-indie-book-review.html I have been honored again to review another great book from Tribute Books. I am loving these books, but so far they have all been YA Contemporary Romance books. I loved them all, but you guys know I breathe the paranormal. I have been dying for a paranormal read from this awesome publisher and I finally got it through Spectral. I am head over heels for this book. I mean, the cover alone begs to be read. How gorgeous is that? If you are looking for a YA PNR filled with mystery and action, look no further. Our main character Jewel believes her and her family are on the run. She thinks they are in the witness protection program. They don't stay in one location for very long. They end up in a new location and, of course, Jewel (this time's false identity of True) is just tired of the running. She can't make friends or let people know who she really is because people are out to kill her family. Jewel soon realizes through a little accidental eavesdropping, she's a Spectral. A Spectral is a witch that is so powerful, they make their covens more powerful and protect them. Unfortunately, past Spectrals have been so crazy, other clans want to kill them before they turn seventeen; when they gain their powers. And Jewel's 17th birthday is only a couple of weeks away. I loved our character Jewel. She is just a teenage girl that wants to live a normal life. I love how well she handles things...well most of the time. She was smart enough not to let her family know she knows they have been lying. She is strong even when she doesn't think she is. I also love the relationship she had with her brother Jayden, they were so adorable together. He was nothing like my brother who acted like a total brat from day 1. Nonetheless, the relationship between them is very strong even though her family has been lying to her. Almost had a tear in my eye at one point when she tries to protect him. Also can't forget Taylor, the girl she quickly becomes friends with her first day of school. They may barely know each other, but they almost felt like sisters to me and that was definitely something Jewel needed. There is a love triangle and I was drooling over both guys. Chase is the sexy, blonde jock. Roman is the dark, sexy musician. Oh and Roman just happens to know who and what Jewel really is. I liked their chemistry a lot more though. Duffy did a great job building mystery around him and whether or not he could be trusted. I love my romance to keep me at the edge of my seat. And boy was I. The villains in this book are insane. I mean truly nuts. Witches from all around the world wanted Jewel for her power or to just kill her since, as mentioned in the book, she is Armageddon with legs. Again, Duffy had me turning the pages like a mad woman. I had to know the who and the why. The twists will definitely have you reeling. Always know I have a winner when I end up screaming, "Oh my God! No she didn't just do that!" Trust me, you will be doing that a few times with this book. I love the story. I just couldn't put this down. Man, I have been finding a lot of addictive books recently. I am on a roll. I love it. It is story full of mystery, lies and deception. This whole book is based on trust and it seems everywhere Jewel turns, someone wants to stab her. Literally. And there are witches! I never get to read as much witch stories as I would like and Duffy has reminded me that I need to change that. I really love the idea of a Spectral and how they come about. Such a unique concept. Another highly recommended read. It just has everything I could want in a story. I was so intrigued with this book. Nothing was predictable, I truly didn't know what was going to happen next. It is nice finding a story that will keep you guessing. And when you think you figured it out, it throws you something else you didn't see coming. Seriously people, read this book now. You won't regret it. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Once We Were Like Wolves (Tears of Rage, #2) [author] author Gallowglas, M. Todd * [isbn] isbn [isbn13] isbn13 [asin] asin B006OSSF7C [num pages] num pages 253 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.99 [num ratings] num ratings 90 [date pub] date pub Dec 21, 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Dec 21, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 4 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started May 20, 2012 [date read] date read May 25, 2012 [date added] date added Jul 20, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Kindle Edition [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/07/indie-book-review-once-we-were-like.html Finally! It has taken me forever to get this h Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/07/indie-book-review-once-we-were-like.html Finally! It has taken me forever to get this here. I am glad I finally can share this. Once We Were Like Wolves is the sequel to Tears of Rage and I am glad to report, I think this was better than book 1. The story is amazing and we get more characters that are very interesting. One in which I think I have a crush on. Oh yes, I have a big smile on my face. This story continues to follow our main character Julianna who has just become the new Lord Morigahn. Grandfather Shadow has just been released from his prison and he has plans. But in order for those plans to go through, Julianna must truly embrace what she is now and how to handle her new powers. Everyone, gods and humans alike have their own agenda where Julianna is concerned. So she has a lot of growing to do and she must do it quickly because lives are on the line. Gallowglas did such a wonderful job with this story. I love our main character Julianna. All this power has basically fallen into her lap and she doesn't go nuts with power. I love that we see a vulnerable side to her. That she is as scared about what she is and is trying to accept that she won't have a normal life. I love that we get more of Faelin, Julianna's best friend. He knows more about what it means to be the Lord Morigahn and helps her great deal in the book. I both love and hate that we see they have an attraction to each other, but they can't be together because of what she is. I hope we can see more of that in the future. I love that this time around we have a lot more story. We have different subplots and they all flow together beautifully. I had a little issue with that in the last book. We had a lot of characters, but we didn't learn a lot about them. In this one, we have those characters and more, and we get a taste of all of them and what they are about. I am especially excited over the new character Damian. He seems to find himself in interesting predictaments, but he thinks fast on his feet which really saves him. He definitely has luck on his side (that is what I call it) and he has some connection to the higher ups, but we don't know yet. One thing I will say is that he doesn't seem to fit in with the time of the book. Damian has this sort of Old Western cowboy feel to him. Definitely an adventurous one, that is for sure. The only complaint I have is that there are quite a bit of grammar and spelling issues. There seems to be a tad more in this book than the first book, but I was invested enough in the story so it didn't take much from it. But it was a bit distracting. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed this book. Like I said, it is better than the first one. And again, if you are a fan of Game of Thrones like me, you will eat this book up. The story is rich and keeps you on your toes. There is even more action in this book mixed with plenty of magic. So if you are looking for a read that will keep you guessing and take you on an epic ride, check this out today. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Owlet (Society of Feathers, #1) [author] author Michaels, Emma * [isbn] isbn 1502364328 [isbn13] isbn13 9781502364326 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 200 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.55 [num ratings] num ratings 176 [date pub] date pub Aug 21, 2012 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Sep 17, 2014 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 2 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Sep 05, 2012 [date read] date read Sep 06, 2012 [date added] date added Aug 22, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Paperback [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/11/owlet-blog-tour-indie-book-review.html Owlet is a great story about a young girl named Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/11/owlet-blog-tour-indie-book-review.html Owlet is a great story about a young girl named Iris. Iris suffers from a terrible case of asthma. But when she sleeps, she dreams of an island where the snow is as soft as feathers. There is a house that is always calling to her. She wakes up one day with the news that her father wants her to go on a trip with their family friend Diana. On the trip, she finds out that her island may not be just a dream after all. Iris soon finds out the house is the start to many things hidden from her and more she may not want to know. Iris aka Izzy was a wonderful lead character. She wasn't whiny and definitely kept her head above water. I don't think I could even handle all the things she had thrown at her. She suffers from awful asthma and she must be home schooled, so she is very sheltered. I love when she is on the island, she begins to break out of her shell a bit especially after finding Falcon. I loved him. There is a lot of mystery behind him and what he means to Iris. I love the connection they share. Diana was a great character as well. She is a family friend, but she is more connected to Iris and Roger than you would think. I love the role she plays in this book. This is a short story, so the pace is pretty fast. I don't want to say too much about the story though. One little detail might spoil everything. But everything is on that island. The history it holds for Iris is huge specifically concerning her mother and the secret her family has held from her. Secrets that will definitely change Iris completely. Her father knows so much and had kept her in the dark and she just feels lost as she should considering all that is happening around her. I love that we are given the chance to have things unravel along with Iris. Iris is as in the dark as we are. Along with her asthma, she suffers from amnesia. She can't remember anything about her past and she doesn't why. So all of that added even more to the mystery of the story and definitely had me hanging on every word. This is not your typical YA read. I love the premise because it is very unique compared to other fantasy reads. The idea of the birds is just brilliant. This is not a straight out shapeshifter story as I expected it to be. This book was just very clever. Michaels has amazing skills. This story was well-written and engaging. The mystery had me burying my face into the book. Such a great read. It is so hard not to spoil anything, but trust me when I say, I will be getting the second book for sure. If you are looking for something different on the YA world, this is the book you should be checking out. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Boyfriend from Hell (Saturn's Daughter, #1) [author] author Quaid, Jamie * [isbn] isbn 1451656351 [isbn13] isbn13 9781451656350 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 387 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.50 [num ratings] num ratings 541 [date pub] date pub Sep 25, 2012 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Sep 25, 2012 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 4 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Nov 2012 [date read] date read Nov 04, 2012 [date added] date added Sep 13, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Mass Market Paperback [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Original review here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/12/book-review-boyfriend-from-hell-saturns.html Boyfriend From Hell is about a young wom Original review here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/12/book-review-boyfriend-from-hell-saturns.html Boyfriend From Hell is about a young woman named Justine aka Tina. Tina lives in a different kind of world. She is studying to be a lawyer and she works as a bartender/accountant. She works in a part of Baltimore that has suffered from a radioactive spill. So things in the Zone are a bit...abnormal. While out running an errand for her boss, she witnesses a car running into a kid (while almost being ran over herself) and getting money stolen from her. She is shaken up, but she wants to find who the culprit. She is waiting for her not-always-dependent boyfriend to pick her up, but instead he tries to run her over. Out of well justified anger, she damns him to Hell. Come to find out, her fit of rage truly sends her boyfriend to Hell. Tina is now trying to figure out the mystery of her boyfriend who keeps showing up in her mirrors and the crimes that are taking place in her town especially the crimes against her. I had a lot of fun with this book. Tina was an interesting lead. She was tough as nails and sassy as hell. She has a messed up leg, thin hair and messed up teeth. But for some reason, every time she gets angry, something happens to change her appearance. Nothing ever seems to faze her though and she doesn't let anyone walk over her. Her boss, Andre, is very shady and likes money. But he is also sexy and may know more about what is going on around the Zone. I actually enjoyed Andre, he was quite the enigma. Tina didn't trust him and she may have a reason to, but I liked him. He was smart and actually charming. I can't reveal too much about the plot. But it was awesome. Everything falls downhill after the incident with the kid getting ran over. It seems that a politician is behind it all and knows that Tina is on his tracks. Tina does her best to fight against those that have done wrong and figured out that she has powers. Her anger and thoughts make certain things happen, some big and some small. Tina slowly realizes that the politician and his “friends” behind the violence of the city may want to take over the Zone due to its special powers. The book was a lot of fun. Although the Saturn's Daughter part of the book is not explained 100%. She makes these wishes, unintentionally (and intentionally), giving people their due. But is it because of the city or is it because of she is Saturn's Daughter? Or does the Zone enhance her powers. This isn't a huge problem since this just building the world really. I believe this will be cleared up the further along we go. This book was a fun read. The characters and the dialogue between these characters made this book a blast. You will leave this book with a smile on your face. It is more UF than PNR. But my “problem” was that I would have loved a bit of romance on this book. I really liked Andre and could see the chemistry between him and Tina. Quaid definitely wants that slow build up to romance, but with the way this ended, I at least deserved second base. That is right, I said it. Come on, one more chapter Quaid, just one more. Nonetheless, I am dying for book 2, I cannot wait. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title I Kissed a Dog (Werewolves of the West, #1) [author] author Atta, Carol Van * [isbn] isbn 1936185725 [isbn13] isbn13 9781936185726 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 446 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.66 [num ratings] num ratings 256 [date pub] date pub Oct 18, 2012 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Oct 20, 2012 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 1 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Sep 30, 2012 [date read] date read Oct 03, 2012 [date added] date added Oct 20, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Paperback [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/10/release-day-review-giveaway-i-kissed.html I Kissed A Dog is definitely a Paranormal Rom Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/10/release-day-review-giveaway-i-kissed.html I Kissed A Dog is definitely a Paranormal Romance that tickled my fancy. Werewolves, vampires and whatever you can think of in between, I had a blast with this book. Quite the page-turner for this Urban Fantasy nut. The characters in this book were so different and a lot of fun. No dull moments that is for sure. Our main character Chloe has a special ability. She can talk to animals through telepathy which is why she works at the zoo. But she can only do it with animals, so she finds it extra weird that she can hear the thoughts of the new hot vet that comes in to work with her. I really liked Chloe, but she could be a bit confrontational at times. Chloe snaps at Zane sometimes when he does something that seems a bit jerk-worthy. She was quite the feisty one, but it she wasn't annoying and that is what matters. Zane was delicious as hell. Book boyfriend worthy. I do like the mystery of why he was working at the zoo. There is a lot more that meets the eye. I also enjoyed Zane's sexy friends as well especially the vampire Alcuin. He made me giddy. I loved the friendship they all have. Not like the usual vampire vs. werewolf Actually, it isn't the usual anything. Atta does a great job putting her own spin on vampire/werewolf mythology which I love. Another thing to love were the villains and Atta gave us plenty to choose from. You have Jazmine, who from the first sentence you can tell would be the mega-b****. And boy, that is not even the half of it. Zane was promised to her as a mate and with Chloe in town, that messes up whatever plans she has up her sleeves. Zane doesn't trust her because she craves power and Zane can give that too her. Not to mention, he feels she may be behind the murders that have been going around town. But he has no proof. The story is action packed and very thrilling. There seems to always be a bump in the road and the further you go, that bump gets bigger. I love the supernatural mystery Atta gives us. You think you have things figured out, but there is much more to it than you think. That is especially true given the ending of the book. It is not over, boy it is not over. What a rush. This is a wonderful read. The story was suspenseful and full of mystery. I couldn't put this down. Although the only complaint I do have is the cover. It is a beautiful cover, but Chloe should be darker. Her and the wolf actually. I am just saying. Nonetheless, this was a page-turner. I am uber-excited for book 2. I Kissed A Dog has definitely left an impression and I have every intention on getting book 2 the moment it comes out. One of my favorite reads of 2012! ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title The Lost Prince (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten, #1) [author] author Kagawa, Julie * [isbn] isbn 0373210574 [isbn13] isbn13 9780373210572 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 377 pp [avg rating] avg rating 4.06 [num ratings] num ratings 17,620 [date pub] date pub Oct 23, 2012 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Oct 23, 2012 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Nov 2012 [date read] date read Nov 04, 2012 [date added] date added Dec 29, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Paperback [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/12/book-review-lost-prince-iron-fey-call.html The Lost Prince follows the little brother o Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/12/book-review-lost-prince-iron-fey-call.html The Lost Prince follows the little brother of Meghan from the Iron Fey series (this is technically Iron Fey #5). Ethan is now in high school and is quite the loner considering all he sees. He knows and sees the Fey and tries his very best to avoid them. He wears iron, knows spells, and avoids any connection with the Fey at all costs. One day though, he meets a boy named Todd who uses the Fey to play tricks on the bullies that harass him everyday. Ethan warns Todd about making bargains with them and tries (reluctantly) to help Todd. But Todd ignores Ethan's warnings about them. Ethan is then inadvertently thrown deeper into the Fey world he discovers faeries are disappearing. So him and a very stubborn girl named Kenzie must contact Meghan and warn her about what is happening before more faery vanish. First, I want you guys to do something. Just stare at that cover for a few seconds. Embrace it. It is so damn good, it brings a tear to my eye. I must say, I have not started the previous books in the Iron Fey series. I know, I know. Everybody raves about them, it kills me. People say this is one of the best YA series they have ever read. Now I see why. I just got the first book after I finished this because I couldn't believe I waited so long. I love Kagawa's style which I discovered from The Immortal Rules and I must have more. I loved this book. Ethan was just pure perfection. I loved how much he cared about his family even though they didn't truly understand him. He is still haunted by when he was kidnapped and taken to the Iron Realm and has no intention of returning or knowing any of the Fey. He hates them for taking him, for nearly killing him and for “taking away” his sister. It was really easy to connect with Ethan. Although he has moments where he is a total jerk. I understand why he acted that way, but it was a bit much especially towards Todd and Kenzie. Kenzie was amazing. Nothing fazed her. Even though Ethan had his moments, she still wanted to know him. I won't lie, I was suspicious of her at first specifically with why the football players were sticking up for her so much when they didn't seem like the type. But that changed quickly when we actually get to know her. She was bubbly, but not in an annoying way and had a backbone. Even as a human, she took on the Fey like nobody's business. Definitely my kind of female lead. I love what we find out about her and why see is the way she is. We also meet Keirran in the Iron Realm. I loved him. He was playful and a bit sneaky. But he has reasons for his sneakiness, reasons I won't mention, but are they are huge!!! I love this story of disappearing Fey and how much of an impact it makes on Ethan. His hate for them has pretty much blinded him. All he sees is the bad in them. This was all about seeing how will Ethan adjust being thrown back in to the Fey world. Will he help a half-breed or will he leave him be and not want anything to do with it? Ethan is scared, but he hides it well. I love how much we see of Ethan and how effected he has been with what happened to him in the past. I also love the connections he has with Kenzie and Keirran. This was an incredible read. One of my favorites this year. Kagawa is an amazing storyteller. She knows how to grab your attention and keep you hooked to the end. The Lost Prince story was fun, scary, and action packed. The characters were to die for. Ethan and the gang were incredible. I am dying to have more Ash and Puck especially Puck. I hear Puck is one of the greatest things about this series. Every book I read with Puck in it is always loads of fun and this was a favorite. The moment he showed up the person I thought of was Damon from The Vampire Diaries. I loved this so much. I had a blast. Kagawa, I apologize for taking so long to read your work. I have been foolish. Highly recommended especially for Young Adult lovers. The Lost Prince is as drool worthy as its cover. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Supernaturally (Paranormalcy, #2) [author] author White, Kiersten * [isbn] isbn 0061985864 [isbn13] isbn13 9780061985867 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 336 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.94 [num ratings] num ratings 28,234 [date pub] date pub Jun 01, 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Jul 26, 2011 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 4 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Dec 20, 2012 [date read] date read Dec 24, 2012 [date added] date added Dec 29, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Hardcover [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/12/book-review-supernaturally-paranormalcy.html Second book in the Paranormalcy series, Su Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2012/12/book-review-supernaturally-paranormalcy.html Second book in the Paranormalcy series, Supernaturally, Evie seems to have the life she has always wanted. She has Lend, friends, family, a job and most importantly, her own locker. Things seems to be looking up. But after one day, the life she thought she left behind creeps back on her when she barely escapes an apparent kidnapping. Then coincidentally, Raquel shows up from the IPCA not offering for to come back fully, but to be more of a consultant for IPCA. Problem is, Evie doesn't want anyone to know she is working for the same company that she nearly lost her life for and have ruined plenty of others. She is trying her best to adjust to her new life, but she isn't sure if her semi-normal life is best for her or not. I do love this series a lot. Kiersten White's style is so funny and fast-paced. It is hard for me not to be a fan. As I said in my first review for Paranormalcy, this is perfect for us Buffy fans. With that being said, Supernaturally had a different feel to it than Paranormalcy. The plot focused on Evie's life and how she feels it is not as exciting as it once was. Things aren't as exciting as they are on her Easton Heights show. Evie has all she wanted, but it still doesn't feel like enough and that leaves her to questioning herself about everything and to make some questionable choices. The IPCA wanting her back made sense because I think Raquel generally loves her even though she doesn't express it. But Lend's family has every right not to like them given what they have done. She is getting kidnapped by supernaturals she has never seen and everyone believes the IPCA is involved. So Evie lies to everyone around her instead of telling them the truth. She also knows the truth about Lend's mortality, well immortality. She lies to him (by omission) and is scared that if he knows, Lend will leave her. I still love Evie, don't get me wrong. But I do miss all her Buffy-ness. I do love that the IPCA is changing their practices and that they are showing Evie that they are listening, but what about Evie? Where was Tasey for Christ's sake? In Paranormalcy, she wouldn't be caught dead without it, in this book, Tasey never made an appearance instead Jack was always there to save the day. I really liked Jack. He was crazy fun, I mean really crazy fun. He likes jumping off of things, doing flips and tricks. He definitely had a lot of spark. He is human, but definitely not of this Earth, which he isn't. He was raised by the Fey. While Evie thinks he is nuts, she constantly goes where he goes and I didn't understand why. She doesn't know Jack and she is always babying him. I understand he could easily attract trouble, but still. Lend is off to college and he doesn't have that big of a role in this book and when he does, something would happen to cut the time short. It made me mad because Lend is the closest thing to perfection and I wanted my Lend time. We also get an appearance from Reth who reveals something very big to Evie that was very sad. We also get more about Arianna, Evie's vampire roommate. This was odd for me because she was definitely going through something and I wished Evie did more for her. She does reveal something to Evie that was also very sad. But we don't get more on it, I hope we do in the next book. Now I do love where the book goes. It was a really good ending and I hope Evie has learned her lesson. I want the old Evie back; a secure, spunky little badass in pink. We got some of that, but this was more about her trying to find herself and adjusting to her new life. There is also this little side story of the supernaturals stalking Evie. This book doesn't fully go into that, but more like hints at it. I don't think it is paranoia, something is going on for sure. I can't wait to find out what is going on. But even with my issues, I loved this book. White's writing is amazing. This book was action packed, emotional, and very funny. Evie still has a mouth on her, dropping her clever lines like no one's business. I love this series and have book 3 in the library queue. Also White has a new paranormal series coming out called Mind Games which is said to be darker than this which I will be getting at Netgalley. So still a high recommendation but with some bumps along the way. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title 13 (Tallent & Lowery, #1) [author] author Lignor, Amy * [isbn] isbn [isbn13] isbn13 [asin] asin B00AG5G3VE [num pages] num pages 294 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.62 [num ratings] num ratings 209 [date pub] date pub Sep 04, 2011 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Dec 01, 2012 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Jan 09, 2013 [date read] date read Jan 11, 2013 [date added] date added Dec 29, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Kindle Edition [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Original review here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2013/01/indie-book-review-13-tallent-lowery.html 13 follows a young woman named Leah who work Original review here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2013/01/indie-book-review-13-tallent-lowery.html 13 follows a young woman named Leah who works at a library. She loves her books and everything they represent. She is a smart woman who invests her life in research and facts. But one day at a special event at the library she works at, she meets a man that is obviously off his rocker. Or is he? Gareth is on a mission like no other. He is searching for an artifact that could change the world completely. Problem is the only way to find the artifact is with Leah's help. She is not the most adventurous or a believer in his crazy stories. But out of curiosity, she helps. But the deeper into the mystery they go, the more dangerous things become. But they aren't aware just how much danger they are really in. I had a blast with this 13, I couldn't put it down. Someone said this was Indiana Jones meets The DaVinci Code. That is quite the perfect description of this read. It was so much fun uncovering these mysteries with the characters. I love the history that plays a part in the story as well. Lignor definitely put a lot of work into this and it shows. I specifically loved the usage of the Winchester House. I heard about that story years ago and to this day it keeps me out. I saw a tour of the house on tv once and I know I will never step foot into it. The whole scene Lignor had in the house is one of my favorite scenes in this book though. Brilliant. I loved the characters. Leah and Gareth are ying and yang. Leah is very uptight and a loner. Gareth is charming and laid back. But together, they worked very well. I love the tension between them. Their scenes together are very memorable for me, They are so funny together and I found myself smiling every time they had a conversation. They were so compatible, it felt real and natural when they were together. Even when they are bickering back and forth, you just love them all the more for it. Definitely a team I could get behind. Then we have Gareth's friend Donovan. Leah instantly feels uneasy around him and I can't blame her. He has a vibe that gives you a very creepy feeling. I also loved Kathryn and Emanuel, Gareth's sister and her co-worker/lover. Her and Leah are a lot alike and I loved how easily they got along. The plot was a lot fun. I love how with each place we visit that moves the story along we are put into that history through Leah. They are looking for keys that will help them unlock the greatest artifact of all. Leah gets these flashes every time she visits a location that hides a key to help them find the artifact. It was so vivid and well put together. I love the use of Heaven and Hell in this book. The idea to unlocking doors to them is amazing. Lignor also uses the stories of The Last Supper and The Temptation as part of the plot. I don't want to give out exactly how, but it is so good. Scratch that, it is brilliant, plain and simple. The DaVinci Code wishes it could be this entertaining. Now I did have a couple of problems with this book. For instance, I know Leah is a self-proclaimed atheist. But come on. When she experiences these flashbacks to the areas they visit, she treats it like nothing after. How can you still have so little faith after what you have seen? She sort of writes it off as nothing. I also would have liked a bit more conflict in the areas they visited, whether it be from the area or whoever was after them. But they are still thrilling though. So I guess not much of a complaint, but still. If you read it, you will see what I mean. Also I would have liked if this was a little more of an adult read. Gareth is too hot for us not to get a nude scene out of him. Such a tease. There are also little bits of information we get that is not entirely explained. But this could easily be just making room for book 2 which I have every intention of reading. I loved this book. Lignor is super talented and that fact shines like a beacon in this book. Despite a hiccups, it doesn't take away from the magnitude of the story and the incredible adventure it took me on. It is a well told story and it is well written, The characters are lovable and even though this is fiction, I love the sense of realism this story gives you. Another sequel I can't wait to sink my teeth into. Highly recommended. Add this to your cart now. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Seduced by Innocence (The Seduced Saga, #1) [author] author Lux, Alex * [isbn] isbn [isbn13] isbn13 [asin] asin B00B751B6E [num pages] num pages 232 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.74 [num ratings] num ratings 2,458 [date pub] date pub Jan 27, 2013 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Jan 28, 2013 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Feb 23, 2013 [date read] date read Feb 25, 2013 [date added] date added Dec 29, 2012 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Kindle Edition [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Original review here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2013/04/io-book-tours-presents-indie-book.html Seduced by Innocence is a retelling of Shakesp Original review here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2013/04/io-book-tours-presents-indie-book.html Seduced by Innocence is a retelling of Shakespeare’s classic, Romeo and Juliet. Our main character Rose is a witch who lives in the mountain with her coven. Her coven has a rival with a group of half werewolf/half Druids who love nearby. One night after the Druids seemingly vandalized some of the coven’s property, On the same night, Rose realizes her mom, the queen of the coven, needs help. So naturally, Rose defends her mother with her powers. Rose is very careful about touching people; she is scared to touch people. Rose has the ability to suck someone’s soul from their body. They don’t die, they are in a coma. But Rose knows she needs to learn a new way to fight and not use her powers on someone. She and her best friend, Ocean, start to take martial arts. But Rose had no idea that the martial arts instructor would be by so mouthwatering. Things steam up between them, but the secrets they hide from each other could be enough to tear them apart for good, Ok, this is definitely going on my favorites list. I love love love this book. I love this more modern and paranormal take on Romeo and Juliet. I really enjoyed Rose. I felt sorry for the fact that she couldn’t take anyone. Any strong emotion seems to bring her powers to the forefront. Am I the only one that was thinking about Anna Paquin as Rogue from X-Men? She too could suck the life out of someone. Goodness that is so depressing. But I do love that even though she hated it, she didn’t let it bring her down. I liked that she thought about trying to protect herself in other ways instead of always putting someone into comatose. That is especially due to her best friend Ocean who was a lot of fun in this book. I heard that Ocean will be getting her own book and I sure as hell can’t wait. She is a wild and spunky, but she will have you smiling. Not to mention, she is the first one to see that something isn’t quite right with the coven. She was incredible. We also had Derek, the sexy martial arts instructor. He is very free spirited and doesn’t want to be a clone of his father. But he hears what has happened to his brother, so he knows he must go back home. I love that Kinrade wrote this book from both his POV and Rose’s. I loved being in Derek’s head. We see how much he is trying to deal with being back home, But I loved that the relationship between him and Rose made him want to stay. Although I did want to slap him for even considering leaving at first. Their scenes together were amazing especially when they were at the cabin. I was a little peeved that they stayed there for two weeks and we didn't see that much of their “private” time. Derek's hot as hell and I want more. Kinrade, you are a tease. But we got some memorable scenes, so I won't complain that much. I think I should invest in my own jacuzzi. I loved the mystery of trying to uncover what Rose's mother is hiding. From the get go you know something isn't quite right especially with Blake. Blake is head over heels in love with Rose, he will do anything to be with her. But he is 100% human. So you wonder exactly why he is there in the coven in the first place when humans aren't allowed. Like I said, this was why I loved Ocean because she said what I was thinking. She brought up a great point as to why she was there herself. So I am more curious as to why Blake is there. We see that he is human, but maybe not entirely. How could he do what he did? Did he make a deal of some kind or something? I am dying to find out. I love this idea of fueling families and where it went. Kinrade did a brilliant job of keeping the mystery between the both of them. Sometimes you see books and movies do this and it seems a bit contrived, but here it worked and made sense. I highly recommend this especially if you are curious about the New Adult genre. There aren't enough New Adult PNR reads and there should be. This book was quite erotic and sexy. It was a quick read which really is my only complaint. It needs to be longer dammit! I am so in love with this series. Everything came together for me and I am so excited for the next book. I am giddy with joy to uncover the secret. I am also scared because it will be huge. I know everyone knows the Romeo and Juliet story and have probably read other renditions. But this is a must read. Kinrade makes this her own and I am sure Shakespeare would be happy. Add this to your must buy list. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Desires Unleashed (Knights of the Darkness Chronicles, #1) [author] author Simmons, D.N. * [isbn] isbn 0615678645 [isbn13] isbn13 9780615678641 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 288 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.43 [num ratings] num ratings 239 [date pub] date pub Aug 19, 2004 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Sep 17, 2014 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 1 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Jan 2013 [date read] date read Jan 2013 [date added] date added Jan 04, 2013 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format ebook [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2013/01/indie-book-review-desires-unleashed.html Let me start by saying this is the revised ver Original post here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2013/01/indie-book-review-desires-unleashed.html Let me start by saying this is the revised version of Desires Unleashed, so considering some of the older reviews I have seen, I can gladly say this was definitely awesome. Now, let's get the ball rolling. Desires Unleashed is a book about a world where the supernatural are known. Of course, there are some who don't like it and some who don't agree with it. When a man is found decapitated (his head was literally ripped off) it seems a very ugly light will be shone on the supernatural. So we follow Detectives Warren and Matthew who are trying to get to the bottom of the case. But the murderer involved is doing nothing but taunting the cops because they have absolutely nothing to go on. The book follows various other characters who may or may not help with the case. Only time will tell who the murderer is. I loved this book a lot. This was definitely a more character driven read for the first half of the story. We really get the chance to learn about them and their lives. Detectives Warren and Matthew were fun to know. They had me smiling a lot especially when it came to food. Warren is a werewolf, but no one knows except Matthew. If word got out, he would lose his job as a cop. There seems to be a bit of tension between them (sexually), but neither one of them confront it. We also meet Xavier and Darian. They are a bit neutral. You don't really know whether they are good or bad. They have an open relationship, but they obviously love each other a lot. We also meet Natasha and Annette. They are best friends and roommates. They were my favorites. Annette was wild and fun, Natasha was a bit reserved, but still fun. Natasha is frightened of the supernaturals, she avoids them and their businesses at all cost. The plot is like a slow burn. We are mainly focused on the characters in this book. Simmons style is very unique with this since this book doesn't have one main story. Instead we follow four different stories and learn how these stories intertwine later on. Well actually three stories that intertwine. We follow another story with wereleopards named Sergio and Elise. Sergio loves Elise and wants her for his mate, but Elise loves Darian. Elise is a very selfish character we learn, but this story doesn't connect with the rest with the exception of Darian. But I have a feeling they will play a bigger part later. I can't wait because Elise has some great 'villain potential'. But things take a turn when something happens to Natasha and Annette. Natasha makes a discovery that will change her life forever. I won't spoil how this works, but it was quite a surprise and I loved it. This is definitely a difficult review for me because any little thing could spoil how this plays out. Simmons style is very unique and open. The romances in this book were very steamy and complicated. Gay, straight, bisexual, we get it all in this book. I love how much we see of their lives and how they end up meeting. There is no main character or couple, there is no main story, well until you get to the halfway point, but still. Out of all the connections made in this book, my favorite was between Xavier and Natasha. I can't wait to see where that goes. The end promises more. This book was a page turner. I read this in a day because I was dying to see how these characters would connect. Highly recommended for paranormal romance lovers and people who like the six degrees of separation. But be sure to get the updated/revised version. ...more
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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Infinity (Valkyries: Soaring Raven, #1) [author] author Venez, Sedona * [isbn] isbn 0984499350 [isbn13] isbn13 9780984499359 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 218 pp [avg rating] avg rating 3.42 [num ratings] num ratings 158 [date pub] date pub 2013 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Jan 15, 2013 [rating] Diana (Offbeat Vagabond)'s rating 4 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 0 [votes] votes 0 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started Apr 27, 2013 [date read] date read May 2013 [date added] date added Jan 11, 2013 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Paperback [29] actions view (with text) [review]
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review Original review here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2013/05/infinity-book-tour-review-50-amazon-gc.html I honestly had no idea what I was in for Original review here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2013/05/infinity-book-tour-review-50-amazon-gc.html I honestly had no idea what I was in for with this book. This book throws you into quite a world and doesn't let up. The characters are a lot of fun and ooze so much personality. The first chapter alone gives you just a taste of the sort dialogue you are in. Our main character Infinity is getting a lesson from her Mom, Kara. I love the relationship between these two. They had me cracking me up. You can tell they have a great mother and daughter relationship. I had so much fun. Infinity was an interesting lead. She is a superstar singer who has been out of the spotlight for a while. She had a horrible breakdown because she is having nightmares. These nightmares are telling her something she doesn't want to face and she was taking Rejuvenators to suppress them, Rejuvenators are cure-all pills. They get rid of any and all diseases, but they are also super expensive and the more you take, the higher you get. But she doesn't let that slow her down. She has friends that are a blast to be around. Diego and Zoe killed me. All the characters in this book put a smile on my face. The story was great. I love the mystery of trying to uncover what Infinity is. Whatever she is, everyone wants a piece of her. I loved the build up to this. I loved all the supernatural creatures that were thrown in and what role they play in Infinity's life. I didn't see that coming, but that was well put together. I also liked the idea of Immortals controlling human beings. They create these plots to control them and their destiny. This book is a tad bit different from the usual paranormal romance books I have read. Venez has done a great job building this world. But I will say this book was a little hard for me to get into a times. There is lingo thrown in the book, but you have no clue exactly what it is. This was probably the biggest problem in this book. Along with the lingo, there are certain plot points/paranormal creatures that could have used a little more clarification. This also works with the characters/supernatural creatures as well. We focus more on Infinity, but I would have liked a little more on everybody else. Just more on who and what they are. But to be fair, this is the first in a series. This is just getting our feet wet. Another issue, a minor one was the year. The world is set in the year 2101, but it doesn't feel futuristic with the exception of those magic pills. This isn't a complaint really, but I am just use to a more technology or more sci-fi feel. But it just feels like our world. But it was pretty cool nonetheless. Overall, I enjoyed this. The book was fast paced and very character driven. I loved a lot of the dialogue between these characters. There are definitely some favorites in this book for me specifically Boulder. Loved him and apparently every woman in this book did as well. This book has so many awesome ideas and I can't wait to see how much further Venez can carry them. The story has quite the yqist that I couldn't believe and the cliffhanger was insane. Left my jaw dropping to the ground. Holy crap, I want more. Despite a few hinges here and there, I am hooked. ...more
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[Occupation] Court Reporters [Job Duties] Court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings. Some court reporters provide captioning for television and real-time translation for deaf or hard-of-hearing people at public events, at business meetings, or in classrooms. [2012 MEDIAN PAY] $48,160 [ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION]
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9de14108__S__Bureau_of_Labor_Statistics__ENTRY_LEVEL_EDUCATION
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[Occupation] Medical Assistants [Job Duties] Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners. Their duties vary with the location, specialty, and size of the practice. [2012 MEDIAN PAY] $29,370 [ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION]
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Postsecondary non-degree award
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[] |
Medical Transcriptionists : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
|
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION
|
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/print/medical-transcriptionists.htm
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29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00293-ip-10-236-191-2_341163533_4.json
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9de14108__S__Bureau_of_Labor_Statistics__ENTRY_LEVEL_EDUCATION
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[Occupation] Medical Records and Health Information Technicians [Job Duties] Medical records and health information technicians, commonly referred to as health information technicians, organize and manage health information data. They ensure its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories. [2012 MEDIAN PAY] $34,160 [ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION]
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Postsecondary non-degree award
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[] |
Medical Transcriptionists : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
|
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION
|
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/print/medical-transcriptionists.htm
|
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00293-ip-10-236-191-2_341163533_4.json
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9de14108__S__Bureau_of_Labor_Statistics__ENTRY_LEVEL_EDUCATION
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[Occupation] Receptionists [Job Duties] Receptionists perform administrative tasks, such as answering phones, receiving visitors, and providing general information about their organization to the public and customers. [2012 MEDIAN PAY] $25,990 [ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION]
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High school diploma or equivalent
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[] |
Medical Transcriptionists : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
|
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION
|
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/print/medical-transcriptionists.htm
|
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00293-ip-10-236-191-2_341163533_4.json
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9de14108__S__Bureau_of_Labor_Statistics__ENTRY_LEVEL_EDUCATION
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[Occupation] Secretaries and Administrative Assistants [Job Duties] Secretaries and administrative assistants perform routine clerical and administrative duties. They organize files, draft messages, schedule appointments, and support other staff. [2012 MEDIAN PAY] $35,330 [ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION]
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High school diploma or equivalent
|
[] |
Medical Transcriptionists : Occupational Outlook Handbook : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
|
ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION
|
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/print/medical-transcriptionists.htm
|
29/1438042990123.20_20150728002310-00293-ip-10-236-191-2_341163533_4.json
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217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
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[sysvinit Command] service frobozz start [systemd Command] systemctl start frobozz.service [Notes]
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Used to start a service (not reboot persistent)
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[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
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217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
|
[sysvinit Command] service frobozz stop [systemd Command] systemctl stop frobozz.service [Notes]
|
Used to stop a service (not reboot persistent)
|
[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
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217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
|
[sysvinit Command] service frobozz restart [systemd Command] systemctl restart frobozz.service [Notes]
|
Used to stop and then start a service
|
[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
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217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
|
[sysvinit Command] service frobozz reload [systemd Command] systemctl reload frobozz.service [Notes]
|
When supported, reloads the config file without interrupting pending operations.
|
[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
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217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
|
[sysvinit Command] service frobozz condrestart [systemd Command] systemctl condrestart frobozz.service [Notes]
|
Restarts if the service is already running.
|
[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
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217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
|
[sysvinit Command] service frobozz status [systemd Command] systemctl status frobozz.service [Notes]
|
Tells whether a service is currently running.
|
[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
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217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
|
[sysvinit Command] ls /etc/rc.d/init.d/ [systemd Command] systemctl list-unit-files --type=service (preferred) ls /lib/systemd/system/*.service /etc/systemd/system/*.service [Notes]
|
Used to list the services that can be started or stopped Used to list all the services and other units
|
[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
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217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
|
[sysvinit Command] chkconfig frobozz on [systemd Command] systemctl enable frobozz.service [Notes]
|
Turn the service on, for start at next boot, or other trigger.
|
[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
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217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
|
[sysvinit Command] chkconfig frobozz off [systemd Command] systemctl disable frobozz.service [Notes]
|
Turn the service off for the next reboot, or any other trigger.
|
[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
|
217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
|
[sysvinit Command] chkconfig frobozz [systemd Command] systemctl is-enabled frobozz.service [Notes]
|
Used to check whether a service is configured to start or not in the current environment.
|
[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
|
217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
|
[sysvinit Command] chkconfig --list [systemd Command] systemctl list-unit-files --type=service (preferred) ls /etc/systemd/system/*.wants/ [Notes]
|
Print a table of services that lists which runlevels each is configured on or off
|
[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
|
217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
|
[sysvinit Command] chkconfig frobozz --list [systemd Command] ls /etc/systemd/system/*.wants/frobozz.service [Notes]
|
Used to list what levels this service is configured on or off
|
[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
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217ede4f_emd_Cheatsheet___FedoraProject__Notes
|
[sysvinit Command] chkconfig frobozz --add [systemd Command] systemctl daemon-reload [Notes]
|
Used when you create a new service file or modify any configuration
|
[] |
SysVinit to Systemd Cheatsheet - FedoraProject
|
Notes
|
https://fedoraproject.org/w/index.php?title=SysVinit_to_Systemd_Cheatsheet&diff=284134&oldid=196453
|
23/1438042989043.35_20150728002309-00262-ip-10-236-191-2_880902013_1.json
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29a840ac_JBoss_Application_Server__Description
|
[Directory] conf [Description]
|
The conf directory contains the jboss-service.xml bootstrap descriptor file for a given server configuration. This defines the core services that are fixed for the lifetime of the server.
|
[] |
JBoss Application Server
|
Description
|
https://docs.jboss.org/jbossas/docs/Installation_Guide/beta500/html-single/index.html
|
19/1438042985140.15_20150728002305-00169-ip-10-236-191-2_878612015_1.json
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