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Tuesday, August 15, 2017
FREE E-BOOK: "Vampires Don't Drink Blue Blood" by Lily Luchesi
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In 1988, Angelica Cross worked with a mortal detective to take down a werewolf pack who were feeding on children at a local school playground.
In 2008, the killings begin again, and Angelica is called in to work the case alongside her old partner's nephew, who likes Angelica as much as she likes garlic.
They need to put their animosity behind them, before more people are murdered.
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Saturday, August 12, 2017
COVER REVEAL: "Light of the Spirit" by Lisa Kessler
LIGHT OF THE SPIRIT – Book 4 in The Muse Chronicles
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The gods never sleep...
As the mortal vessel for the Muse of Comedy, Lia Youlos lights up every room with laughter and smiles. But there are darker forces at work, and they want to snuff out her light forever.
Cooper Hanover is a hardworking paramedic who healed Lia after a fire, but something happened that day, something medical science couldn't explain. And if he doesn't figure out how it works soon, the next healing could kill him.
Lia's smile and sharp wit tempt him to love again, and he's not going to let anyone, not even the gods, take her from him.
The Prophecy - "Every generation the nine daughters of Zeus are reborn, and with their rebirth are also nine Guardians. They will be marked by the gods, and given gifts to protect his treasure. Their abilities will only be unlocked when they find their muse."
Thursday, August 10, 2017
BOOK REVIEW: "Archangel Errant" by Elizabeth Corrigan
Divine intervention isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Gabriel didn’t expect his return to Heaven to be filled with trumpets and celebration, but he thought he would do more than sit at Michael’s side, listening to endless catalogs of unfulfilled prayers. He’s tried blending into every aspect of Heavenly life, but he can’t help but feel that the constantly praying Faithful and flower-dispensing Handmaidens lack the motivation to do any true good in the world. Some days, he longs for nothing more than to return to Earth and tell his beloved Cassia how he feels about her.
When Heaven is suddenly attacked, all the angels become trapped in their own nightmares. With Michael gone on an angelic mission, Gabriel must rally the remaining seraphim to rouse the sleeping angels and discover who seeks to take the agents of Heaven out of the celestial battle. All fingers point to Bedlam, but Gabriel can’t believe the ex-demon would threaten his salvation so soon after gaining it.
With few people he trusts, Gabriel must rely on all the lessons he learned on Earth to save Heaven, Bedlam, and maybe even himself.
I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Ah, it feels like I've waited SO LONG for this book! Those of you who followed my reviews for the past few years know how I loved Corrigan's books, but after book two there seemed to be no more forthcoming, and I would have hated for the story to have stopped there. Well, my wishes were answered. I was excited to receive this book and see what was happening to the embattled Cassia, the reluctant Gabriel, and of course my beloved, now-angelic Bedlam.
This book didn't disappoint; it very nearly exceeded my expectations.
Surprisingly, the most interesting of the multiple POVs in this book was Michael, the archangel. Corrigan's version of the infamous angel is riddled with anxiety and superstitions, humanizing him. In most fiction, he always seems so perfect, so seeing him with all his flaws laid out on the table was interesting. I still wanted to slap him a few times, but there's no doubt that his POVs enriched the stories.
We also get POVs from the other three aforementioned main characters, giving us a deeper insight to the story. Gabriel's POVs are always emotional, nearly fraught with apprehension. He wants to do good, but somehow can't seem to stop himself from breaking Cassia's heart and, in addition, his own.
Bedlam is my absolute favorite character, with the most unique voice and a flair for the dramatic. Inside his head is always a wild ride.
We also see a lot more of the angel Siren, who intrigued me in the previous book, and we see many of the demons we met in the previous books as well, such as Lethe and Beelzebub, just to name two. I wouldn't recommend picking up the series with this book, start with book one (Oracle of Philadelphia). You won't regret it.
If you don't like alternating POVs, you won't like this book, but if you don't at least give it a try, you won't know what you're missing.
The storyline delves into much of Christianity's history, as well as even some pre-Christian beliefs. It's entertaining, intriguing, and engrossing. I read it in two hours, speed-reading on my Kindle app because I had to know what was coming next.
A truly excellent book, and a great addition to one of my favorite series.
5/5--As close to perfection as you can get!
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Friday, August 4, 2017
MUSIC REVIEW: "Boxes" by Matt Lande
TRACK LIST:
All In Your Sleep
Boxes
Come Back Again
Gun
I've Come To Start A Fire
Red and Grey
The Strangest Thing
Underground
You Can't Love Me
You Turn Me On
Matt Lande's latest release is, as always, a treat for the ears. The album's lead single, "Underground", is slightly techy, a little spacey as it begins and picks up right away as a rock tune that's perfect to dance to.
"You Can't Love Me" is emotional, with Lande discussing feelings of inadequacy and thoughts of a past romance.
"Red and Grey" is an extremely visual song, one that I really hope a music video is made for. It's fast paced, romantic, and somehow just a little dark, as though I could see it in the trailer for a dark romance film. It is, by and far, my favorite on the album.
"The Strangest Thing" reminds me of a perfect song to have a contemporary waltz to. Strange to say about a rock song, but it does. I love the lyrics and the guitars on this are exceptional. As a guitar lover, I could listen to this as an instrumental were one to ever be released.
"I've Come To Start A Fire" starts with Lande's voice nearly unaccompanied in low tones, perfect to be listened to with your headphones on, especially as it goes into the powerful verse and chorus. His melodies on this one are near perfect, his voice cresting over the music like ocean waves.
"You Turn Me On" might be the best romantic song of 2017, possibly of the decade. Love is pain and love is crazy but it's perfect, just like this song. If it's possible to fall in love with a song, I think I just did. Gentlemen, take notice: THIS is how to woo a lady. Just play her this song.
"All In Your Sleep" is pure, unadulterated indie rock at its best. If I had to pick a song to be a "radio hit", it would be this one.
The title track, "Boxes", has a very stripped down tone with breathy vocals that makes me feel like it was recorded at once, music and lyrics. It has a nostalgic feel, and the lyrics are ones I can relate to the most.
"Come Back Again" is a drum-driven track about teenage life, and it is THE perfect summer song. I can see it being played in old-fashioned boom boxes under the stars as teens sneak out at night to dance together.
"Gun" is the heaviest song on the record, almost reminding me of old (2004) The Academy Is...
The thing I love about Lande is how, when you play his music, he always sounds as if he's giving you a personal serenade through your earbuds. Like nothing in the world exists except for you and this music in this moment. His voice wraps itself around your mind and entraps your senses like a siren. You can feel his emotion as he sings and plays, and you're drawn deep into this world that the album created.
Boxes has a little bit of everything for every listener, especially fans of Coldplay, Darren Hayes, and even a little Death Cab For Cutie.
If you haven't discovered Matt Lande yet, this is the perfect album to start with. I'll stop typing now and let you get on with discovering this beautiful, deep album for yourself.
5/5--pure, brilliant beauty!
Grab 'Boxes' from anywhere music is sold online or pick up a copy from the merch store at www.mattlandemusic.com.
Boxes on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/
Boxes on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/
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