Blessed Death (godhunter 23) by Amy Sumida

Blurb:
Sometimes Death is a blessing.
Death was once something for the Godhunter to fight, but now she knows him intimately. She knows that the Angel of Death can be beautiful, charming, and irresistible. Sometimes Death is a blessing, and at other times he can be a curse, but Azrael is always loyal and always loved. Until he resigned, that is. Then the Angelic Host was sent after him. But there is more to their actions than simple retribution. Someone is manipulating the Host, and if Vervain wants to save her husband, she must first discover the secrets of Heaven, Hell, and the heart of Death himself. 

My thoughts:
I can't believe that this is book 23. If you have read this series it will have you pulled in from the first book and this book is no different than the other ones in the series. Not going to lie to you, sometimes my head gets a little confused with so many characters and I feel like I need a chart to keep up sometimes.  the main boyfriend in this book is Azreal. I feel like that he has gotten more time that the other men in the series and I really need a Trevor book. I hope that his book is next. I like when the God Squad gets together. Overall not my favorite in the series but still really good

One Small thing by Erin Watt

I received this book ahead of time in exchange for an honest review. This book k will be out on June 26th, 2018

Blurb:
Beth’s life hasn’t been the same since her sister died. Her parents try to lock her down, believing they can keep her safe by monitoring her every move. When Beth sneaks out to a party one night and meets the new guy in town, Chase, she’s thrilled to make a secret friend. It seems a small thing, just for her.

Only Beth doesn’t know how big her secret really is…

Fresh out of juvie and determined to start his life over, Chase has demons to face and much to atone for, including his part in the night Beth’s sister died. Beth, who has more reason than anyone to despise him, is willing to give him a second chance. A forbidden romance is the last thing either of them planned for senior year, but the more time they spend together, the deeper their feelings get.

Now Beth has a choice to make—follow the rules, or risk tearing everything apart…again.

My thoughts:
So today's post will be a little different but I promised that I would upload a review on Monday so here it is. later this week I will post an update with my full review. I am about halfway through the book currently. If you have read any of my reviews in the past you know that I am in Love with this author her books are amazing. when I first saw a new book was coming out I was so excited. Now not so much. I feel that this book is missing the Erin Watt spark that her other books had. I am not that thrilled with it so far. the writing is good but this book is not just drawing me in like the others. I will have to tell you more when i finish the book.

Holy Sh*t: a brief history of swearing by Melissa Mohr

Blurb:

Almost everyone swears, or worries about not swearing, from the two year-old who has just discovered the power of potty mouth to the grandma who wonders why every other word she hears is obscene. Whether they express anger or exhilaration, are meant to insult or to commend, swear words perform a crucial role in language. But swearing is also a uniquely well-suited lens through which to look at history, offering a fascinating record of what people care about on the deepest levels of a culture--what's divine, what's terrifying, and what's taboo.

Holy Sh*t tells the story of two kinds of swearing--obscenities and oaths--from ancient Rome and the Bible to today. With humor and insight, Melissa Mohr takes readers on a journey to discover how "swearing" has come to include both testifying with your hand on the Bible and calling someone a *#$&!* when they cut you off on the highway. She explores obscenities in ancient Rome--which were remarkably similar to our own--and unearths the history of religious oaths in the Middle Ages, when swearing (or not swearing) an oath was often a matter of life and death. Holy Sh*t also explains the advancement of civility and corresponding censorship of language in the 18th century, considers the rise of racial slurs after World War II, examines the physiological effects of swearing (increased heart rate and greater pain tolerance), and answers a question that preoccupies the FCC, the US Senate, and anyone who has recently overheard little kids at a playground: are we swearing more now than people did in the past?

A gem of lexicography and cultural history, Holy Sh*t is a serious exploration of obscenity--and it also just might expand your repertoire of words to choose from the next time you shut your finger in the car door.

My thoughts:

We are trying something new today. I had to read this book for class and found it super interesting. If you know me I love history and this book talks about history. if you chose to read this book it does get a little graphic at times just as a warning. after reading this book you will have a new understanding of swearing. I will say that she does get a little wordy at times and drag certain parts out. this is not going to be a book for everyone but I really enjoyed it.

A Powers Play (the powers that be 1.5) by Harper Bentley

Blurb:

Gable Powers had loved keeping me off-balance from the moment we met—dirty words whispered in my ear that made me tremble, a spectacular tattooed body that had my own craving his, a secret revealed that had only made me love him more. Even his proposal had taken me by surprise when he got down on one knee in the shower. But now it was my turn to shock him at midnight on New Year’s Eve in Vegas, and it was going to be awesome!

My thoughts:

This was a very cute story. I like when authors write in between books like this. it makes the reader fall in love with the characters even more. I wish this book came out earlier instead of after the first 4 books. if you like Gable than you will love this book. 

Reign of the Fallen by Sarah Glenn Marsh

Blurb:
Odessa is one of Karthia's master necromancers, catering to the kingdom's ruling Dead. Whenever a noble dies, it's Odessa's job to raise them by retrieving their souls from a dreamy and dangerous shadow world called the Deadlands. But there is a cost to being raised--the Dead must remain shrouded, or risk transforming into zombie-like monsters known as Shades. If even a hint of flesh is exposed, the grotesque transformation will begin.

A dramatic uptick in Shade attacks raises suspicions and fears among Odessa's necromancer community. Soon a crushing loss of one of their own reveals a disturbing conspiracy: someone is intentionally creating Shades by tearing shrouds from the Dead--and training them to attack. Odessa is faced with a terrifying question: What if her necromancer's magic is the weapon that brings Karthia to its knees? 

My thoughts:
Very interesting book.  Can I just say that I am in love with my cover is to die for. I love the way the book starts out.they start off with them fight ing a buck of half dead people. this book brings in diverse characters. the author brings in the dynamic of a same-sex relationship with youth characters. I think that it was tastefully done. i will say that the book was a little predictable near the end. I figured out who was the bad guy right off the bat. this book does leave off with a cliffhanger but I don't think that there will be a sequel. I wish there would be but who knows. Overall a super fast read but still well written.

Rebel (Renegades 3) by Rebecca Yarros

Blurb:

She’s Penna Carstairs. 
The Renegade they call Rebel. 
FMX-treme Magazine’s sexiest female athlete of the year.
There’s no rule in extreme sports she hasn’t broken,
No gender barrier she hasn’t demolished.

She’s the woman I met in a bar in Vegas.
The woman I illegally BASE jumped for.
The woman I spent one insane, incredible night with.
But now I’m screwed.
Or rather…not screwed.

Because the woman I can’t get out of my head is the one woman I can never touch again.
I’m Dr. Cruz Delgado—the youngest professor on this campus,
And Penelope Carstairs just walked into my class.

Each book in The Renegades series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order. 
Series Order:
Book #1 Wilder
Book #2 Nova
Book #3 Rebel

My thoughts:
I love when books start out with adventure. this book had a lot of heartfelt moments. If you like teacher-student relationships than this is the book for you. I am usually really good at guessing when this stuff happens but this time I could not. I like that they bring in the characters in from the other books. I like that this book was in Cuba at the end because that is a location that we don't see very often in American books. there will be twists and turns but I still loved. they both help each other overcome there fears. I love the ending the most because it brings the whole family together. I am sad to have the series end but I will definitely be reading more from this author.

Thoughts about bookcon

So my last post was about Bookcon. I wanted to give you the update on how it went. Overall it was a good event. this year was smaller than it has been in the past. I personally think that there are still some kinks to be worked out. I don't understand why there are kinks because the event is put on by Reedpop. If you don't know who Reedpop is well they host New York and San Diego comic con. Both of that event are bigger that bookcon and they still can't get it right. they need to go back to the drawing board and try again. Also, some of the publishers were a little more conservative than in years past. Also not as many good authors were signing this year. Will I go back next year... Yes because I love talking to other readers while I am there.