The Lost Sisters (The Folk of the Air, #1.5) by Holly Black

The Lost Sisters by Holly Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Not a fan of this series, Jude or now, Taryn. Taryn supposedly loves her twin Jude- but this little novella points out that she selfishly picks Locke and all his secrets over the sisterly bond.

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Driven to Distraction (Road to Love #1) by Lori Foster

Driven to Distraction by Lori Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This may be my favorite Lori Foster book- I loved both main characters (their personalities, insecurities, chemistry) and Howler the dog was just the best- he was a lazy dog but don't even try to hurt Brodie or Mary - he was fiercely protective but such a darling too! Brodie's looks are perfect for Mary, she just dislikes his laidback personality that really enjoys teasing her. It is his protective side that wins her over, begins to open up her secrets, and have her hope for a different future than the sad one she has embraced. I loved everything about Brodie, his family, his instincts, his nurturing side and his goal of complete honesty (both ways) with Mary. Totally loved and enjoyed this latest Lori Foster romance!!!

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Wildcard (Warcross #2) by Marie Lu

Wildcard by Marie Lu
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG, did I love this book & Nancy Wu's narration - Marie Lu and Nancy Wu had me on the edge of my seat throughout this kick ass, suspenseful, scifi/tech gone wrong novel. I loved the drama, angst of the plotline, loved the loneliness/friendship aspect of the Phoenix Riders & Emika, rooted for Emika and Hideo (even though there is so much questionable going on), hated the NeuroLink Algorithm & the Blackcoats and their despicable ends. The new characters were many and varied; the Zero/Suske character-OMG! I was totally satisfied with the ending- Lu is a master storyteller- love all of her books!

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An Honorable Man (Men of Courage #5) by Lori Foster

An Honorable Man by Lori Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a nice quick read and part of the Men of Courage series- I really liked both main characters, Liv Avery and Hamilton Wulf; I enjoyed reading about their history and what the present means for both of them. You can tell both love each other but Ham has made choices that did not allow a romance for Liv and Liv has pined for Ham but dismissed him because like her father, he has chosen the military over her. I enjoyed the way Lori Foster brings them together and since so much time has passed, now, both characters are more willing to speak and act on what they want; another great romance from Lori Foster! Jumping into Driven to Distraction next- a new series (Road to Love) from Foster!

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Twelve (The Naturals #4.5) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Twelve by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh do I love getting back with the gifted teens, Cassie, Dean, Michael, Sloane and Lia. In this prequel, we find out backstories of the main characters as they rush to talk a teen off a ledge who beseeches The Naturals to solve 3 teen "deaths" she knows are murders. I just love getting back into each of the Naturals "gifts" profiling by Cassie and Dean, Lia, the lie detector, Sloane the numbers and computer genius, Michael the face reader. I especially enjoyed how Barnes reveals how their past plays into their present job of FBI profilers and cracking impossible cases. Loved this series and would read love to read more with Cassie and crew solving cases using their gifts!!!

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Villain (Gone #8 Monster #2) by Michael Grant

Villain by Michael Grant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh do I LOVE this series and Villain did not disappoint! I devoured this riveting read in 2 days, with new characters (Dillon Poe, Francis Specter, DiMarco) and old characters I love - Shade, Dekka, Cruz, Malik, Sam Temple, Astrid, Armo and characters I hate - Drake, Peaks. As Malik suffers excruciating pain from burns, he ingests" the rock" and when he morphs he is able to give unbelievable pain to others. Dillon Poe is a horror, his power AFTER EATING THE ROCK- when he speaks all must do what he tells them and oh is Dillon awful. As things spiral out of control; Shade, Cruz and Malik want to work with Dekka to HELP turn the public tide of hatred and horror to their favor as superheroes. The government is mostly evil, working against everyone (DiMarco) and intent on wiping out the superheroes and supervillains. This book was action packed; filled with horror, battles, and the world in the clenches of crazy characters intent on evil, murder, and mayhem. But through it all I rooted for the superheroes and can't wait to see what Francis Specter does in future books! A tremendous wild read!

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Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak

Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I listened to Markus Zusak narrate Bridge of Clay; it was a wonderfully sad story of 5 boys who lost their beloved mother, Penny and also their father (they refer to him as The Murderer) who abandons them. Because the story bounces back and forth between past and present often, it was sometimes disconcerting to listen to; I liked Zusak's narration but I think I might have gotten more out of it by reading the book. It is up to their brother, Clay, to go help their father build a bridge; he is the only one their mother told ALL the history and stories to before she died. It is also Clay who is best friends and later more with Carrie Novack, a jockey. I enjoyed all the animals, the references to the Iliad and the Odyssey; recalled Zusak's earlier books (Fighting Ruben Wolfe and Getting the Girl) about boxing brothers and loved Zusak's beauty and sadness in this story of family, the plot and the very human characters.

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