Blue is For Nightmares

Blue Is For Nightmares by Laurie Faria Stolarz


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Stacey is at boarding school. She starts having nightmares predicting the death of her roommate. Normally this wouldn't be a problem, but Stacey has had nightmares before that correctly predicted the murder of someone close to her. The problem is that the nightmares are not as clear as she needs in order to find out who is the villain. Who can she trust?

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Wicked Lovely Book Review

Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This ended up being much better than I thought. I wasn't too sure about the book, but picked it up on a recommendation. It got where I didn't want to put the book down. I love that Melissa has the characters be not your typical characters in looks and actions. This was my first book about faeries and I do think I will be looking for others.

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Witch & Wizard Review

Witch and Wizard by James Patterson


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this. Like always, James Patterson's books are easy reads. But there was something about this one that kept me up reading past my bedtime. Wisty and Whit are teenage twins unaware of political changes occurring around them. The political environment has changed. The New Order (N.O.) is in charge, banning books, music, and artwork. The N.O. basically wants to decide everything someone does including how they look and what they do. The first time Wisty and Whit became aware of this is when they are arrested for being a witch and wizard. They deny this, but during the arrest Wisty becomes surrounded by flames. Could they really be a witch and wizard, but did not know it? This book is perfectly set up to be a series.

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A Prairie Tale review

Prairie Tale: A Memoir by Melissa Gilbert


My rating: 2 of 5 stars
If I hadn't been such a big fan of Little House on the Prairie when I was young, I probably wouldn't have finished the book. But I did finish it. My biggest problem with the book was that there seemed to be a lot of name dropping. Sometimes to me names were used that didn't really matter if they were there or not. I know Melissa knew lots of famous people, but do we really need to know every person her parents or grandparents hung out with or every person who attended the same party that she did? Now I did find myself surprised at some of the actors (older) that tried to hit on her while she was underage considering Melissa was young looking for her age. I also don't think that the book really showed why Melissa felt that she had alcohol or substance problems. They seemed to be glanced over as yes I have a problem so this is what happened after.

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Untamed Blood Promise

Untamed by P.C. Cast


My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I don't know what happened with this book, but some of the characters seemed a little flat and stereotypical. In fact, I found it annoying that it was thrown in my face over and over what the characters are supposed to be like. But don't get me wrong I still can't wait for the next book to find out what happens.

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Blood Promise by Richelle Mead


My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I couldn't put this book down because I had to find out what would happen with Rose. But at the same time I didn't enjoy this book as much as I did the others. There is quite a twist at the end that does make me want to read the next book.

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Hot Pursuit review

Hot Pursuit by Suzanne Brockmann


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I always enjoy the Troubleshooters series and I did this time. Some of my favorite characters returned for this story. The returning characters over and over are a big part of why I enjoy this series so much. The book ended with some characters futures undecided so of course I can't wait for the next book, but in the Author's Note Suzanne said that she will do one more book in the series and then take a break to work on something else. Disappointing, but I know she will do something else that I will find enjoyable.

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Alex Cross's Trial and Shadow Kiss

Alex Cross's Trial by James Patterson


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, James Patterson hit a homerun out of the ballpark. This book was amazing. I had to stop, process, and think about what I was reading. The book was about Alex Cross's great uncle, a Washington DC lawyer, and Teddy Roosevelt. The way the race relations were written about really made me examine what I see around me.

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Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amazing, I didn't want to stop reading. Rose is going through so many changes that do not make sense. At one point, I had to stop reading because I was so emotionally effected by what I had just read. I can't say what effected me because it is at the end of the story and super super important. I wish I had already ordered the next book so that I could read it now.

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Frostbite Review

Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, the last couple of chapters were amazing. I was shocked, I cried, and I think the ending was wonderful. Rose goes through a lot of emotions in this book. She knows that she needs to stay away from Dimitri, but has trouble fighting her feelings until he starts a relationship with someone else. Mason enters the scene at this time. But will Mason keep Rose happy? Rose is also in really grumpy moods especially when her mother shows up on the scene. On top of all of that, the Strigoi are working in groups which is unheard of and killing large groups of Moroi that were protected by Damphirs.

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Latest Goodreads Update

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
At first I wasn't sure if I would finish this book. But then about 1/4 of the way into the book, I really got into it. At first it was hard to remember the differences between the different type of characters. But the author explained the differences throughout the book. Sometimes while reading this book it seemed as if there was a book previous to this one. I even checked to see if I had mistakenly picked up a second book instead of the first. But as the book went on things were explained that had been referenced as already happened.

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Marked by P.C. Cast


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am so glad that this is a series. I really want to see what happens with Zoey Redbird. Zoey's grandmother is such a likeable person. It's too bad that her mother couldn't be that kind of person for her.

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Betrayed by P.C. Cast


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Zoey is having difficulties with her new responsibilities as the leader of the Dark Daughters. On top of that humans that Zoey knows are ending up dead next to the Academy. Zoey with the help of friends has to figure out what is the cause of all of these deaths and why.

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The Titan Sisters Series

Straight from the Hip by Susan Mallery


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This series is really fun to read. I can't wait to read the fourth one.

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Lip Service by Susan Mallery


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I accidentally read this one first, but that really didn't make a difference in the series.

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Under Her Skin by Susan Mallery


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I like that the love interest isn't the typical caucasian. I love that Cruz is from the wrong side of the tracks but in a good way. Everything he has done has been to protect those he loves even if it doesn't seem that way from the outside.

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Reading Must Have Websites In My Opinion

I did not read that much lately and I am not so sure why not. These are some books that I did enjoy recently. If anyone is a member of Good Reads add me on as a friend. I believe I can be found under jlniksich. If you like to read and have not joined Good Reads, I would definitely recommend it. Good Reads is a wonderful way to keep track of what you read and to find recommendations from others.

One other recommendation I would make is for Dear Reader. A lady named Suzanne made this wonderful service. You sign up for what type of books that you like to read. Then you will get emails Monday through Friday with short excerpts from a book. By the end of the week you will have 5 emails that equal to approximately the first two chapters of a book. Just enough of the book is given to you to know if you are interested in getting the book or not. As a bonus Suzanne writes something in each email. Suzanne is a lovely person and a wonderful writer. She leaves you feeling as if you had just sat down with tea and cookies together. I really wish I had her talent for written expression.

Vision in White by Nora Roberts


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Took me a little bit to get into the book. I am glad that I gave it a chance. I will read the next ones in the series as they come out.

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Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hilarious, couldn't stop laughing. The last couple of Stephanie Plum books weren't as funny and I was worried that Janet Evanovich was losing her touch. But this took those worries away. There were times I was laughing so hard that I could not breathe. This is definitely a must read.

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Swimsuit by James Patterson


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book is a true James Patterson book ... short chapters, chapters end with you wanting to know more, twists, and leaves you at the end of the book questioning what you know about your own little world and safety. I don't know how he comes up with all of these ideas. Amazing. There is an excerpt of the next book that really sounds interesting.

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Twin of Ice, Twin of Fire, and Dead and Gone

Twin of Ice/Twin of Fire: Two Classic Novels by Jude Deveraux


 

My review

  rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love these two books. They are from only a handful of books that I have read over and over. I really enjoy reading the same story, but from different perspectives. Houston and Chandler are enjoyable characters that you can connect too easily. Now I cannot decide if I like Kane or Leander better. It really depends which story I am reading at that time.
 

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Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris


 

My review

  rating: 4 of 5 stars
Now what am I going to do without any more Sookie Stackhouse books to read. While reading this one, I couldn't help, but wonder what more can Sookie withstand. The girl has been put through so much, but she can handle it. I am really interested in seeing where the future of this series is going.
 

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Really Not Enough Time In My Day, Week, or Month

I am not in hiding. I have been busy with school ending and needing to completely pack up my classroom due to being laid off and the school also closing. We also had Melodye's 9th birthday and party which meant a lot of time cleaning to get ready for the party. Tommy graduated and asked for season passes to Six Flags. We have already been to six flags three times. I discovered Sorority Life game on Facebook. Whoa Boy is that a time sucker, but fun. The girls' are doing tumbling and storytime programs every week. Those are about two hours each time. Melodye is also volunteering at the library during Brooke's story time. We also painted the living room, foyer, and hallway. Needless to say we have been busy so far this summer and somehow this blog got pushed to the wayside. But I have found time to read, as you will see below this.

The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I could not put this book down. I had it finished in less than one day. The characters were easy to relate to.


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The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a wonderful series!!! I wish number three was out already.


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Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am definitely a Sookie Stackhouse fan! I keep going back and forth between who Sookie should be with. There are so many good male choices....Sam, Quinn, Eric.


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All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
Definite tense situations in this book. What else can happen?


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The Passerby by Thomas Ray Crowel

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
The style of this book is not one that I am used to reading. but at the same time I had to keep reading. I needed to know what happened to the little girl Trudie. I put off reading this book, because I can not stand when children are hurt. But this book did not focus on the actual details of the murder. It focused on the cover up and final investigation.


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Dead to the World

Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am thoroughly enjoying the Sookie Stackhouse books. My only problem with this one was that I read #5 before #4. Since I did that, I was a little impatient to find out things that I already knew were going to happen. I can't decide who I want Sookie to be with: Bill, Sam, or Alcide. All good choices in my book.


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The 8th Confession

8th Confession by James Patterson

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
James Patterson rules when it comes to series mysteries. The deaths that occur have an unexpected twist to them. There is also a chapter showing that a certain character will be back with a vengeance. That chapter left me curious what the future plans are for that character. As always, I would recommend James Patterson's books.


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Club Dead

Club Dead by Charlaine Harris


 

My review

  rating: 4 of 5 stars
Read this all in one day. I brought it to Great America and read it while waiting in line. Really enjoyed this. Boy do I really wish I had the next one from the library already. There is something about Sookie's sense of humor that I really like.
 

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Living Dead in Dallas

Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris


 

My review

  rating: 4 of 5 stars
So easy to become attached and care about Sookie. She is such a likeable character. I can't wait to read the next one.
 

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Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris


 

My review

  rating: 4 of 5 stars
Glad I was introduced to these. Wish I hadn't read number 5 first, but I will read the rest in order.
 

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Lavender Morning: A Novel by Jude Deveraux


 

My review

  rating: 4 of 5 stars
I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this book. To my surprise, I really enjoyed and connected to the characters. I can't wait to read the future books. It was easy to connect to all the characters, even the minor ones.
 

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Accidentally Yours by Susan Mallery


 

My review

  rating: 2 of 5 stars
This book was a little predictable. I did like the twist of the son being sick from a disease without a cure, but research being close to finding a cure. But I did feel that when it came towards the end of the book I didn't connect as a mom like I did throughout the rest of the book.
 

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Just Take My Heart Brooke

Just Take My Heart by Mary Higgins Clark


 

My review

  rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a quick, easy read. There are more than one mysteries going on at the same time, but yet they are connected even though they are separate cases. I did have one problem. When a character dies, it is not know what this character knew and is never addressed.
 

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Brooke has gotten herself grounded. This week she has been pushing the line at preschool. Just enough to be annoying, but not enough to not get her stamp at the end of the day. Well yesterday her teacher wrote a note explaining this and asking us to talk to Brooke about this situation. We never saw this note. After Brooke's teacher called today, I found out that Brooke tore the note out of her notebook, put it in her pocket, and then threw it away at home. Needless to say, we really talked to Brooke and grounded her from the TV today and tomorrow. She was not happy, but we need to nip this in the bud. She is only 4 1/2, we do not want her thinking this behavior is okay.

Dead As A Doornail

Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris


 

My review

  rating: 4 of 5 stars
Picked this up while on vacation. Through a misunderstanding, I was lead to believe this was the first in the series. Now I was able to read this without reading the previous books, I am worried that the earlier books will be ruined for since I do know things that have already happened. Needless to say, I did enjoy this book and iwll be reading the rest in the series.
 

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