Synopsis: Watts is smoldering in ruins-and the cops are on Easy Rawlins's doorstep. Easy expects the worst, as usual. But, incredibly, they're asking for his help. A redheaded woman known as Little Scarlet had sheltered a man during the riots. Witnesses later saw him fleeing her building; not long after, Little Scarlet was found viciously murdered. Now, with his old friend Mouse at his side, Easy follows the case's single clue across Los Angeles. The missing man is the key, but he's only the beginning. Hidden in the heart of the city is a killer whose red-hot rage is as fierce as the fires that rocked L.A. Review: Little Scarlet is a beautifully candid piece of work. Walter Mosley has created a story that describes not only the riots and events associated with the Watts Rebellion, but also the emotional and mental effects of the uprising while taking the reader on a thrilling journey with a murder mystery. Easy Rawlins is completely brought to life in all of his imperfect gloriousness. He is a complex protagonist who evolves as he struggles through the stress of the uprising, causing morality issues surrounding love, lust, new-found power, and death. The emotional trauma caused by the death of 'Little Scarlet'only amplifies as the case progresses. It really can't be stressed enough how raw this novel is, making it something you just can't put down. From the main case to the smallest details, everything written by Mr. Mosley only enhances the experience. Whether you are a lover of epic fantasy, contemporary romance or even horror, Walter Mosley will make you fall in love with his novel. *This novel can be read as a standalone (as I read it), or as Book #9 in the "Easy Rawlins" series.* Rating:
4.5/5 Stars
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Synopsis: All the creatures of the night gather in "the Hollows" of Cincinnati, to hide, to prowl, to party... and to feed. Vampires rule the darkness in a predator-eat-predator world rife with dangers beyond imagining - and it's Rachel Morgan's job to keep that world civilized. A bounty hunter and witch with serious sex appeal and an attitude, she'll bring 'em back alive, dead... or undead. Review: Though is novel has pretty good balance of relatable humanity and supernatural elements, I didn't feel like I connected very much with the characters or story. I know there's a pretty big fandom surrounding this series, but I just didn't get into it. The overused elements of sexuality seemed unnecessary in light of Rachael being hunted by virtually everyone, and I felt that the characters needed to be further developed - which I suppose they may be in later books...but I won't be reading on. Insignificant scenes seemed to last forever, and it took a while for the plot to become exciting. Overall it was alright, I ended up feeling ok with it. Not upset that I read it, but also not blown away by it. just Meh! (note the exclamation point still). I'm not going to continue on with this series though - there are too many other books out there that I'm dying to read instead! Rating:
3/5 Stars Synopsis: War is coming to the Wizards of Arcadia. Will Kailee’s love be enough for Rek to fight for good, or will a powerful blood bond push him to fight for evil? Review: This book is the definition of a happily ever after. Overall it was a decent end to a simple yet exciting trilogy. It remains to be a wonderful novel trilogy ideally for young teenagers or even preteens. It is full of love, hatred, danger, and most of all, good vs evil. As much as I love this series and the characters in it, the idea of good vs evil started to get a bit old for me. Everything was almost too black and white. The bad guys were simply bad due to a poison coursing through their veins, and the good guys were good in order to stop the bad guys from creating destruction. I have to say that I did like how the evil was not only “evil”, and was a poison, but it still was a little too unexplained. That could also just be the simplicity of a young teen novel though. I still love Kailee and Rek, Astrid and Gabe, Ryan and Tasha, and Audric and Cass. It’s all perfect. It was a little convenient that everyone found their soulmates so easily, but you really can’t help but love it and get a warm feeling inside. Everything is wrapped up perfectly in the epilogue that will leave you satisfied and happy for everyone. There is lots of death in this book seeing as it is the final book in the trilogy. Both good and bad characters die, and everyone is put in danger. There really are lots of plot twists and unexpected events in this finale which I love! If you are a fan of The Key and The Oracle, please, please, please read till the very end. This book comes to a perfect ending and will definitely make you smile. This is cliche teen paranormal romance at it’s finest, and I loved it :) Rating:
3.5/5 Stars Synopsis: Following on the heels of Sanderson’s successful launch into the YA market with the New York Times bestselling Rithmatist comes Mistborn, now repackaged for the teen audience Once, a hero rose to save the world. He failed. For a thousand years since, the world has been a wasteland of ash and mist ruled by the immortal emperor known as the Lord Ruler. Every revolt has failed miserably. Yet somehow, hope survives. Hope that dares to dream of ending the empire and defeating the Lord Ruler. A new kind of uprising is being planned—one that depends on the cunning of a brilliant criminal mastermind and the determination of an unlikely heroine: a teenage street urchin named Vin. Once, a hero rose to save the world and failed. This time, can a young heroine succeed? Review: This is the first Brandon Sanderson novel I've ever read, am I'm a little upset for not picking him up sooner! I've been so engrossed in cliche YA fantasy novels written by female authors (which isn't a bad thing, stories just have a different perspective when a female character is created by a male author), and haven't even thought to branch out until now. I loved it. I feel like I say this a lot about the books I read, but hey, I just have good taste. Sanderson has developed a vivid new world, dominated by the ashy shades of grey. He managed to give me such a clear understanding of this unique world without defaulting to using paragraphs of dull landscape description - which I applaud. His world building was effortless, and his world was a beautiful dystopia of dirty ash-falls, swirling night mist and "mythical" mist creatures. Though the world was developed so vividly, so much is left a mystery - the unknown history of the world, the mysterious, "Godly", "immortal" leader, Allomancy.... The main characters, Kelsier and Vin were just as refreshing and brilliant as their world. Kelsier, a slave turned rebel turned martyr was presented in such a way where I questioned his sanity, and when his plans were brought to light, I questioned how I ever doubted him! He's mad, erratic, spontaneous, reckless, blunt, sarcastic and to top it off, a heroic genius. At no point do you stop questioning his motives and sanity until after the fact. I loved him. Vin too. Untrusting street urchin turned noble-lady-spy-rebel. All the characters in this book are just so diverse, from Elend to Sazed. These's rebellion, magic, mystery, noble balls, battle, political infiltration, forbidden romance...what more could you ask for?! Though this book is over 500 pages, it seems to go by too fast. It's faced paced, and invokes the "I need to go to bed but I need to keep going" mentality. Total winner. I'll for sure keep on with this series! Rating:
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