Teaser Tuesdays - The Infects

He would have screamed, but there was no time.
She sank her teeth into his shoulder.
Then cheek.
Then neck.

(page 5, The Infects by Sean Beaudoin)

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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: - Grab your current read - Open to a random page - Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) - Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Erotic Fairy Tales - Book Review by Voodoo Bride

Erotic Fairy Tales Volumes 1-5
by Leila Bryce Sin

What is it about:
A collection of Leila Bryce Sin's Erotic Fairy Tales, including the first five fairy tale retellings! Follow Little Red, Snow White, Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin and The Mermaid on their lust filled adventures!

Included:
Little Red and the Wolf
Snow White and the Huntsman
Rapunzel
The Mermaid
Rumpelstiltskin

What did Voodoo Bride think of it:
This is a collection of 5 short erotic fairy tale retellings.

The women in these stories get to explore and enjoy their sexuality and if one of them ends up with someone else than Prince Charming it's by her own choice.

These are quick, satisfying reads. The only one that wasn't really for me was The Mermaid, which had a f/f scene, but otherwise these stories were fun, sexy and hot.

I will certainly give Bryce Sin's longer stories a try. I can recommend this to anyone who's looking for a steamy fairy tale read.

Why should you read it:
It's a sexy and hot collection of fairy tale retellings.


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The Queen of Blood - Book Review

The Queen of Blood (The Queens of Renthia #1)
by Sarah Beth Durst

What is it about:
An idealistic young student and a banished warrior become allies in a battle to save their realm in this first book of a mesmerizing epic fantasy series, filled with political intrigue, violent magic, malevolent spirits, and thrilling adventure

Everything has a spirit: the willow tree with leaves that kiss the pond, the stream that feeds the river, the wind that exhales fresh snow...

But the spirits that reside within this land want to rid it of all humans. One woman stands between these malevolent spirits and the end of humankind: the queen. She alone has the magical power to prevent the spirits from destroying every man, woman, and child. But queens are still just human, and no matter how strong or good, the threat of danger always looms.

With the position so precarious, young women are chosen to train as heirs. Daleina, a seemingly quiet academy student, is under no illusions as to her claim to the throne, but simply wants to right the wrongs that have befallen the land. Ven, a disgraced champion, has spent his exile secretly fighting against the growing number of spirit attacks. Joining forces, these daring partners embark on a treacherous quest to find the source of the spirits’ restlessness—a journey that will test their courage and trust, and force them to stand against both enemies and friends to save their land... before it’s bathed in blood.

What did I think of it:
If I'm honest I think that for a lot of people the first part of this book will seem slow, but as it's mostly about Daleina going through her training in a boarding school I was hooked. (Yes, I have a great weakness for boarding school stories.) It's the second part of the story where things speed up to rush to a stunning finale.

I loved the world building and very much enjoyed learning about the spirits together with Daleina as she studies. I also loved that Daleina isn't some kind of prodigy, but that she has to struggle to get were she wants to go. It made her very easy to relate to.

I also really liked Ven and rooted for both him and Daleina to succeed in their goals. I will admit that the further I got into the story the more I started to care for both of them and it became more and more difficult to put the book down.

The ending was beautiful and although it's in no way a cliffhanger it left me hungry for more of this world and the characters. I will most certainly keep an eye out for the next book and I will investigate what other books Durst has written.

Why should you read it:
It's a beautiful Fantasy read.


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On McPig's Radar - Who: a novel of the near future

This sounds like a really intriguing read.


Who: a novel of the near future
by Karen A. Wyle

Have they changed their minds? Or have their minds been changed?

Death is no longer the end. Those who prepare, and can afford it, may have their memories and personalities digitally preserved. The digitally stored population can interact with the world of the living, remaining part of their loved ones’ lives. They can even vote.

But digital information has its vulnerabilities.

After the young and vital Thea dies and is stored, her devoted husband Max starts to wonder about changes in her preoccupations and politics. Are they simply the result of the new company she keeps? Or has she been altered without her knowledge and against her will?

And if Thea is no longer herself, what can they do?


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Wedding Night - Book Review by Voodoo Bride

Wedding Night
by Sophie Kinsella

What is it about:
It's all gone wrong with the man Lottie thought was Mr Right. Then out of the blue she gets a call from her first love. She decides it must be Fate, and rushes off to marry him and rekindle their sizzling Greek island romance.

Lottie's older sister can't believe she's doing something so crazy. No more Ms Nice Sister, she's stopping this marriage. Right away! And she'll go to any lengths to do so...

What did Voodoo Bride think of it:
Once in a while I want to read something silly and fun and Kinsella is one of the authors who I know delivers on those two things.

The lengths Fliss goes through to stop her sister's wedding, so Lottie won't have to go through a divorce just as painful as her own are totally overboard, but make for a fun read.

The viewpoint switches between both sisters so you get to read both of their adventures and thoughts. I liked Fliss more than Lottie even though Fliss is a bit of a weirdo in how far she goes to stop her sister. I even didn't mind that she drags her kid along, although I did feel that the storyline with her son didn't have a proper conclusion. Lottie is too much of a flake to really connect with her, but I enjoyed reading about her misadventures on her honeymoon.

All in all this book was just as silly and fun as I hoped when I picked it up and I will most certainly pick up another one of Kinsella's books when I'm in the mood for something light and funny.

Why should you read it:
It's a fun and enjoyable Contemporary read


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Teaser Tuesdays - Plague Town

"I think I just killed a zombie." Yeah, that definitely didn't sound like something I would say.

(page 34, Plague Town by Dana Fredsti)


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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: - Grab your current read - Open to a random page - Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) - Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Starflight - Book Review

Starflight (Starflight #1)
by Melissa Landers

What is it about:
Solara Brooks needs a fresh start, someplace where nobody cares about the engine grease beneath her fingernails or the felony tattoos across her knuckles. The outer realm may be lawless, but it's not like the law has ever been on her side. Still, off-world travel doesn't come cheap; Solara is left with no choice but to indenture herself in exchange for passage to the outer realm. She just wishes it could have been to anyone besides Doran Spaulding, the rich, pretty-boy quarterback who made her life miserable in school.

The tables suddenly turn when Doran is framed for conspiracy on Earth, and Solara cons him into playing the role of her servant on board the Banshee, a ship manned by an eccentric crew with their own secrets. Given the price on both Doran and Solara's heads, it may just be the safest place in the universe.

It's been a long time since Solara has believed in anyone, and Doran is the last person she expected to trust. But when the Banshee's dangerous enemies catch up with them, Solara and Doran must come together to protect the ship that has become their home-and the eccentric crew that feels like family.

What did I think of it:
This is a really fun SF read.

Solara and Doran make a great mismatched duo and I loved their banter and interaction. I also loved the crew of the Banshee, some more than others of course.

The world building is minimal, but enough to picture everything, and the story is fast paced with some really cool action and fun events. I enjoyed it from start to finish.

I can advice this book to anyone who's looking for a fun YA SF read. I liked it so much I'm tempted to pre-order the second book which releases next month, even though it's a hardcover priced over 10 Euro.

Luckily I still have the second book of Landers' Alienated series in my TBR pile, so I'll be reading that soon while trying to decide if I want to wait for the paperback of Starfall or if I'm going to get the hardcover after all.

Why should you read it:
It's a fun and action packed YA SF read


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