BOOK REVIEW - SENTINEL by JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT - COVENANT SERIES # 5 - SPENCER HILL PRESS - YA PARANORMAL ROMANCE

By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Published By: Spencer Hill Press
Released: Available Now
Details: Paperback from library , 297 Pages

RATING: 4.5 SATISFYING ENDING STARS!


Blurb: Goodreads

It's a beautiful day for a war.

As the mortal world slowly slips into chaos of the godly kind, Alexandria Andros must overcome a stunning defeat that has left her shaken and in doubt of their ability to end this war once and for all.

And with all the obstacles between Alex and her happily-ever-after with the swoonworthy Aiden St. Delphi, they must now trust a deadly foe as they travel deep into the Underworld to release one of the most dangerous gods of all time.

In the stunning, action-packed climax to the bestselling Covenant series, Alex must face a terrible choice: the destruction of everything and everyone she holds dear… or the end of herself.


BOOK REVIEW by Michelle:

I am the first to admit that when it comes to reading a last book in a series, I get nervous and I hold off. I am not sure what I am waiting for, because I stay away from spoilers, but I get nervous. I don't peek to see how it rates, I don't look at reviews.

I still haven’t managed to read Mockingjay, Hunger Games # 3. I get a bit melancholy when it comes to a series ending. I think I figure if I don’t read the last book, it hasn’t actually finished.

Well. Duh! It has, Michelle. But in my head it hasn't.

I have loved this series from the start. I do love Aiden and I am so happy to see that Seth gets an adult spinoff, Titans. The Return is releasing February 2015.

I liked Seth. He has many flaws, he didn’t do the right thing, but he redeemed himself in Sentinel. The best he could, considering.


And then Seth chuckled deeply. “Clever, Angel.”


I thought the first thirdish of this book was a little slow for me personally, but it did pick up.

THEN...

It had me feeling the emotions.

I thought the ending was very well thought out and written.

I liked it, alot.

I thought it was clever.

It didn’t stop it being sad, but it was clever.

I liked the introduction of a Titan, Perses. I kind of forgot that he was really a very, very bad Titan. Like dude, you did some terrible stuff.

But, Jennifer gave us an amusing Perses. We forgot that he was a very bad boy, hence why Hades had him locked up like a popsicle.

But hey, good help is hard to find, so sometimes you can’t be choosy.

There was one point in this book where I felt like queueing the dramatic music.

Da...da...daaaaaaaa!!!

I was like WT!

Seth and Aiden naturally had words to say to each other. I always knew Seth was never going to wind up with Alex. I am looking forward to finding out who Jennifer has lined up for Seth.


I rolled my eyes.

“Do tell.” A muscle spasmed in Aiden’s jaw.

“One word.” Seth took a small step forward, a grin playing across his lips. “Jealousy.”

I threw my hands up. “I give up. Not like we don’t have real problems to deal with, but let’s continue the boy-fight.”


Aiden and Alex’s love was inevitable it would stay true. I never felt it was threatened by Seth. Not really. I always thought there was going to be a twist with Aiden having the title St. in his name. 

I was wrong.


“The only time I hadn’t been selfish was when I pushed you away, and that’s the day I regret most.”


I did think I was a smarty pants and predicted something happening in this installment, but then...there was a great twist, that kind of told me where to shove my prediction.

I liked that!

War was inevitable. Alex was the one to end the war with her skills. We knew this from the last book.


No one answered, because seriously, we could be exchanging one apocalyptic situation for another.



The ending did get me quite emotional for a few reasons. But I shall keep those to myself.

I am looking forward to Seth’s spinoff and I wouldn’t be surprised if Perses pops up.

After all it is the Titan’s series.

Deacon and Luke had some fun lines.

With wide eyes, Deacon remained by Aiden’s side. “If you head starts spinning...”

“Shut up, Deacon,” Aiden growled.



They won’t get past us. Have half of us form a line several yards back,” Aiden ordered. The rest of us will stay here.”

Luke shook his head and muttered, “That would be the oh-shit line.”



Apollo has always put a smile on my face with his dialogue through out this series.


“He doesn’t swing that way,” Apollo commented, his blue eyes alive with amusement. “And I didn’t think you did, either.”

A very satisfying ending to a war of emotions and fighting the good fight, saving humanity from extinction and half-bloods getting a fair go in life. You can never trust a God, but there are always exceptions.

I am looking forward to The Return. The title alone makes me think Seth is coming back with a bang.

Michelle

BOOK REVIEW - APOLLYON by JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT - COVENANT # 4 - SPENCER HILL PRESS - YA PARANORMAL

By: Jennifer L. Armentrout

Published By: Spencer Hill Press

Released: Available Now

Details : Paperback from library, 343 Pages

RATING: 4.25 AIDEN STARS!

Blurb: Goodreads

Fate isn’t something to mess with… and now, neither is Alex.

Alex has always feared two things: losing herself in the Awakening and being placed on the Elixir. But love has always been stronger than Fate, and Aiden St. Delphi is willing to make war on the gods—and Alex herself—to bring her back.

The gods have killed thousands and could destroy entire cities in their quest to stop Seth from taking Alex’s power and becoming the all-powerful God Killer. But breaking Alex’s connection to Seth isn’t the only problem. There are a few pesky little loopholes in the whole “an Apollyon can’t be killed” theory, and the only person who might know how to stop the destruction has been dead for centuries.

Finding their way past the barriers that guard the Underworld, searching for one soul among countless millions, and then somehow returning will be hard enough. Alex might be able to keep Seth from becoming the God Killer… or she might become the God Killer herself.


BOOK REVIEW by Michelle: 

Oh, it was on like Donkey Kong.

I am a HUGE Covenant fan. I love this series. I, like many, have a crush on Aiden St. Delphi. He is book boyfriend material with a capital B.

This was not my fave Covenant book, I am gonna be honest. Deity was a hard one to follow. But that is ok. I am still a massive fan of Jennifer’s and she is writing books quicker than I can read them. I still rate it highly as she is still keeping the story moving along and putting Alex through the wringer and Aiden is so loyal and strong.

I mean bigger picture here people, who even cares anymore about a Pure getting it on with a Half-Blood?  The Gods and their minions want to wipe out human existence.

Poor Aiden has to wear that Sentinel uniform fiercely in this instalment. Alex has gone to the other side, so to speak with all her ramblings of doing evil things. Not the poor girls fault. Thank goodness she broke through that evil exorcist mojo she was working. Not an attractive girl it makes.

I was waiting for her head to start spinning.

“I will get out of here eventually, Aiden. And I will kill you. Slowly.”

“And you’ll murder everyone I care for. I know. We’ve been here before.”


Aiden and Alex have themselves a bit of a quest to find some information out. Caleb is such a great guy, even if he is not technically with them. He still comes through to help Alex. I mean what are best friends for if they can’t help you from the other side?

I do miss Caleb being in the ...errr now, apocalyptic world, but it is the Underworld for him. I feel kind of sad every time he makes an appearance as it makes me remember what happened to him. But he appears to be happy with his lot.

Alex and Aiden turn up the smexi in this book. What I love is how strong Aiden is with his encouragement around Alex. He knows the shiz is hitting the fan, but he stays positive and looks at how he can get around what shiz is hurled their way.

“You’re so fierce.” He came to stand before me, cocking his head to the side as he placed the tips of his fingers on my chin. “And so brave, but spiders send you into a fit.”

“Those spiders were twice the size of Rottweilers, Aiden. They were not normal spiders.” 

“Still, spiders,” he murmured, lowering his head. His lips brushed mine. The gentle sweep was all too quick, but powerful. “But if you take off your clothes, I’m sure I can get you dry.”

“My eyes went wide. “Wow. Are you trying to get me naked?”

His silvery gaze met mine. “Do you really need me to answer that?”



“To be afraid, Alex, it’s okay. What we’re facing is some scary... shit.”

I smiled then. “You cussed.”

“I did.”



Aiden’s fingers splayed across my cheek. “If I could change this, I would. I’d do anything to save you from this.”

“I know.” I tipped my head a little to the side and kissed him softly. “But Fate is a bitch.”

The Gods are coming and going in the story line, some appearing almost trustworthy, some with an agenda of their own. 

The world is really not in good shape.

There is a war that is closer to either bringing humans to total extinction, get that white board eraser out, or there is a smidge of hope. But it is all lying in the hands of Alex and her crew who are doing their best to get from point A to point B with all people accounted for and Apollo and any other God who wants to lend a hand and who they can pick up along the way who is up for the Cause.

Poor Alex has some pretty serious pressure on her to perform and it isn’t looking too good for her either way. She is but a pawn to get the result.

Apollo made it all sound so simple, like he was asking me to go to the store and pick up Crunchy Cheetos and if they didn’t have them in stock, to get Cheetos Puffs. Insane.


I just love Deacon so much and he gives himself a kissy moment. Should I have seen that coming?


Then Deacon lifted his head, eyes wide. “Don’t ever scare me like that again. Okay?”

Before either of us could say another word, Deacon darted from the door and launched himself onto the bed, soaring through the air like a human projectile. I jerked to the side with a split-second to spare. He landed with his legs on his brother and the upper part of his body between us.

Deacon threw his arms behind his head, folding them as he tipped his head back and grinned at us. “It’s like a puppy pile.”


Aiden loves to protect and Deacon his brother, is no exception. But times are tough and they need all hands on deck to fight the good fight.


“I know your over-controlling behavior comes from a good place, bro, but you can’t protect me forever and you can’t continue babying me. It’s a waste of time, because even if you forbid me to get involved, it won’t matter. You can’t stop me.” Deacon took a deep breath. “I need to help, Aiden.”

Something in what Deacon said caused Aiden to string together an atrocity of f-bombs. My brows flew up. Aiden rarely cussed or lost his cool, but boy, he was a grenade whose pin had just been pulled.


I do love Apollo, but he chooses when to make an entrance with his poofing in and out.


“You two should really get a room,: Apollo said from out of nowhere. “My poor eyes...”

I groaned. Even in his true identity, he still had impeccable timing.

“Gods,” Aiden spat. He pulled back, casting Apollo a disgusted look over my head. “Do you get off on sneaking up on us?”

“You probably don’t want to know what I get off on.”


Apollo’s lips spread into a smile. “Sorry. I’ll try to come after dinner next time.” The bowl disappeared from his hands, and I wondered where it went. “Well, it’s good to see the Scooby gang all in one piece. Warms my heart and all that jazz, but let’s get to the point.”

Another great installment in the Covenant series, so much has changed since Half-Blood. I am looking forward to reading Sentinel due for release , 2nd November 2013.

Seriously, how are they going to get out of this pile of doo doo the world has turned into?

How are they going to get the Gods to get back in their boxes and let humans rebuild?

OO , so many questions.

Michelle

BOOK REVIEW - ELIXIR by JENNIFER L ARMENTROUT - COVENANT # 3.5 - SPENCER HILL PRESS - NOVELLA - 5 STARS!

By: Jennifer L Armentrout

Published By: Spencer Hill Press

Released: Available Now

Details : Digital, 80 Pages

RATING: 5 AIDEN ST DELPHI BOOK BOYFRIEND STARS!

Blurb : Goodreads

Aiden St. Delphi will do anything to save Alex.
Even if it means doing the one thing he will never forgive himself for.
Even if it means making war against the gods.

BOOK REVIEW by Michelle: 

They were too young for this...for this shit. 

So was Alex. 

So was I. 

Hell. 

Another YA touchdown for Jennifer L Armentrout. She just keeps bringing the YA party to the table.

I thought Deity was bloody brilliant. Elixir, although a novella in size, it packs as much punch watching Alex through Aiden’s eyes and the emotion pouring off Aiden.

His desperation to make things right.

Whatever you do, do not omit this novella. 

Read it!

Do not read it before Deity. It is #3.5 for a reason. 

Aiden St. Delphi is one of the best YA book boyfriends around. He truly is a Saint. I have often wondered at the St. part of his name. 

Is there a hidden meaning?

Alex is putting Aiden through emotional hell in this novella. She is what I like to refer to as possessed by Seth and she is acting all exorcist with the horrible things she is trying to verbally slay Aiden down with.

I feel like breaking out the evil laugh here as Alex is acting very different.

Knock! Knock! Anybody home?

Alex’s eyes were warm and brown like good whiskey. I’d memorized those eyes the first time I saw them in that warehouse in Atlanta. This was a different creature entirely.



“If you don’t let me out of here, I’m going to rip your brother’s ribs out and wear them as a crown.”



She sneered as she tried to pull her arm free. “Didn’t know you were such a pervert.”



Oh. Dear. Gods. Here we go again. Shaking my head, I scrubbed my hand over my eyes. “Alex...”

Aiden’s love is so strong for Alex. 

So pure.

Sure he couldn’t keep his promise to her, but he can try to fix what has happened. And he will not let anybody harm Alex.

Apollo is even giving up, looking at worst case scenario. He holds all the cards.

GODS!

Deacon is still the fun brother even in times of distress for Aiden he still manages to put his foot in his mouth.


Deacon arched a brow. “Now , that’s odd...”

“Deacon,” I warned.

Alex smiled up at me, holding a bishop in her hand. “Checkmate?”

He chortled. “Good gods, she’s like Rain Man.”

.... Taking a step toward my idiot brother, I exploded. “Get the hell out of here before I strangle you within an inch of your life.”


I love how Jennifer is bringing in all these Gods with these crazy godly names, popping in and popping out with words of cryptic wisdom. Makes me want to google and read more about them.

“See, there’s the pickle.” Hearing the word “pickle” come out of Dionysus’ mouth just seemed wrong.


Sometimes I think the chick Gods are making more sense in helping Aiden.

Aiden has to find the way by himself to bring Alex back.

And I love you too much to allow what’s about to happen, but you’re leaving me no choice.”


“It’s love-- the real kind you make sacrifices for. The kind where you scream ‘screw it’ to everyone else. That’s envy-worthy.”

I love this cover the most out of the series. It makes me think of liquid and it really brings the title Elixir and its meaning to my mind when I look at it. It looks kind of drinkable.

Bring on Apollyon.

“There’s a war brewing.” 

“Good night , agapi.”

Michelle

BOOK REVIEW - DEITY by JENNIFER L ARMENTROUT - SPENCER HILL PRESS - 5 GODS THIS WAS A BRILLIANT RIDE STARS!

By: Jennifer L Armentrout

Published By: Spencer Hill Press

Released: Available Now

Details: Library, Paperback, 330 Pages

RATING: 5 GODS THIS WAS BRILLIANT STARS!!

Blurb: Goodreads

"History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time. "


Alexandria isn't sure she's going to make it to her eighteenth birthday--to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she's a goner... and so is Aiden.

If that's not freaky enough, whenever Alex and Seth spend time "training"--which really is just Seth's code word for some up-close and personal one-on-one time--she ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to Awakening ahead of schedule. Awesome.

But as her birthday draws near, her entire world shatters with a startling revelation and she's caught between love and Fate. One will do anything to protect her. One has been lying to her since the beginning. Once the gods have revealed themselves, unleashing their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed... and destroyed.

Those left standing will discover if love is truly greater than Fate...

Bring. On. Elixir and Apollyon.
Giddy Up!

BOOK REVIEW by Michelle: 

Agapi mou, zoi mou 

Gods! 

This. Was. Brilliant. 

Deity has everything. 

This was a Gods and mayhem TOUCHDOWN!!

Aiden St.Delphi is one of the most beautiful book boyfriends in YA. I absolutely adored him in Half-Blood and Gods he is even more beautiful and protective and loyal and smexi in Deity. 

“It’s not an insult,” he said softly. “It’s just who you are. You don’t stop to think of the danger, only what is right. But sometimes it’s not....right.” 

“I’m afraid of something.” 

“What?” I whispered. 

He drew in a deep , shuddering breath. “I’m afraid of never being allowed to feel what I do.” 

Patient Aiden is smokin’ hot in this book. 

The lad is fierce. 

He rocks the Sentinel outfit. 

He rocks the lurrrvvveee department. 

He just rocks.

Pure and simple.

Alex is growing up. I really saw growth in her character in this book. She still has that wonderful stubborn streak, it is because she cares and she still does some rash things because she is never thinking about herself. But now, she is thinking better. She will still be dangling outside a window, verbally abusing somebody but hell, she can be funny. 

My lips quirked. “I’ve really been trying , you know. Today was the first day I even did anything remotely stupid.” I left out the part where I’d been sequestered in my room with a nasty head cold. 

Lordy does she have things thrown at her by Jennifer. I actually gasped at one thing. I was like WT!!! What is going on??? Gahhhh! 

Quite a 3D experience was this book. 

Quite the ride. 

Jennifer let her hair down and waved her arms in the air as she took us on a rollercoaster of a ride with Alex, Seth and Aiden. Whahhhhh!! Throw in all the other stuff and high five to Jennifer. 

The Daimon’s are not the challenge or even the danger in this book. Oh, no we have all sorts of Hematoi World dangers lurking around the corner. 

Seth is brilliant in his role. He has you all getting cuddly like Alex. They have a bond. But holy mac and cheese ........................

“You were in my dream.” 

One amber-coloured eye opened. “Please tell me we were naked.” 

I rolled my eyes. “You’re such a perv.”

“Why do you always have to invade my personal space?” 

“Because I like to.” He patted my stomach. “And deep down you like it when I do.” 


Seth and Aiden have the Alex sandwich sown up quite nicely. Their  rivalry is at times amusing to watch, at times I want to shove Seth.

“She’s fine,” Seth answered. “Our training was rather...exhausting. You know, there’s a lot of moving around. Sweating, thrus--“ 

“Back off.”

“You really want to get involved in this?” Seth asked. “Right now?” 

“More than you would ever know.” 


“One man’s insanity is another man’s sanity.”

Leon is Mr Impeccable timing. I do love Leon J

“Emotions that are forced always end in tragedy.” 

Deacon, well now I am seeing some funny looks going about, I am now on another sniffer trail. This one is a long shot, but again, I was noticing some things in this book.

Wow . Look who’s smiling. The world is going to end.” Two silvery eyes peeked out behind a mop of curly blond hair, and Deacon St. Delphi smirked as he dropped into the seat beside me. 

“How’s it going, my favourite half-blood?” 

Things will come back to haunt Alex and now the stakes are even higher. 

Gods are they higher! 

Then the shiz really hit the fan. Holy double mac and cheese! 

This is definitely the best book to date in this series. It is quite a fierce read when all said and done. It played through my head like a freakin’ awesome movie. 

Bring out the green screen. 

I think this series would make a brilliant mini tv series. 

Gods and Furies, Daimons, Sentinels, Half-Bloods, Pures, villains.... speaking of villains, another awesome high five to Jennifer. 

Did not see that one coming. 

Now I have been watching a character in Half-Blood and the same character in Pure . This is from my review of Pure : 

Oh and that character I have been watching since Half- Blood, well that character is doing it again, so I am really interested to see what happens in Deity, book # 3. There is some greater meaning behind this character, I can feel it...or I am really off the sniffer trail, lol!! 

Now I am gonna say, I was so on to you from book # 1. I shouted, ‘I knew it’ ,at my library book, I think it got a fright. I will not say who, as that would be spoiling. I was on the sniffer trail like a blood hound. 

The Covenant series is my delicious addiction. Action, heartache, lust, love, betrayal...oh is there betrayal, surprises, twists, humor, intense scenes, awesome sub characters, sad moments and then you have Aiden and Seth and what they want from Alex. 

One is pure and the other is fated.

Take a bow JLA.

Michelle

BLOG TOUR # 52 - JENNIFER L ARMENTROUT SUMMER BLOG TOUR - SPENCER HILL PRESS

Today on Novels On The Run I have my little contribution to Jennifer L Armentrout Summer Blog Tour. I have a medley of things for this posting. I am 'Gaga' for Covenant series as much as I am 'Gaga' for Lux series. It all started for me waaay back when I got an ARC of Half-Blood. I met Aiden St. Delphi and ........yowzer !! For those of you who have read Lux series but not Covenant...... I hope to encourage you to pick it up:) 

Loads of blogs have been quoted , gushing words of praise......including mwah!

Enjoy!

Daimon #.5, Half-Blood #1, Pure # 2, Deity # 3

My Review Half-Blood

My Review Pure

Half -Blood - Covenant # 1 Book Trailer

My fingers clenched around the towel. “If you ever say something that stupid again, I will smother you in your sleep.”

His golden brows rose. “Little Alex , are you suggesting that we sleep together?”

.......”What ? No! “

“Then how can you smother me in my sleep unless you were in bed with me?”  

Alex & Seth Half-Blood

“Caleb , you didn't have to do all that. And you’re going to get busted over here.”

“Then let me in your room before I get caught. And don’t worry about the shopping. I got some hot chicks to try clothes on for me. Trust me, mutually beneficial day for me.”

Alex and Caleb Half-Blood

Totally Awesome Fan Made Vid

Alex & Aiden - Half-Blood & Pure

I thought this fanmade trailer vid for Half-Blood was very well done on youtube. 

Deity - Covenant # 3 Book Trailer

DEITY BOOK #3 DUE FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 2012

History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time.
Alexandria isn't sure she's going to make it to her eighteenth birthday--to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she's a goner... and so is Aiden.

If that's not freaky enough, whenever Alex and Seth spend time "training"--which really is just Seth's code word for some up-close and personal one-on-one time--she ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to Awakening ahead of schedule. Awesome.

But as her birthday draws near, her entire world shatters with a startling revelation and she's caught between love and Fate. One will do anything to protect her. One has been lying to her since the beginning. Once the gods have revealed themselves, unleashing their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed... and destroyed.
Those left standing will discover if love is truly greater than Fate...

ELIXIR - COVENANT # 3.5

You will be able to read this novella at 

Spencer Hill Press

For free in November , but you HAVE to read Deity first as there are spoilers.

 You don't want spoilers!!

APOLLYON - COVENANT # 4

 COVER REVEAL

DUE FOR RELEASE

9th APRIL 2013

Puuurrrtttyyyyyy!!!!

I absolutely LOVEEEE!!! my Half-Blood & Pure paperbacks, I have reread them a couple times as I love them so much. I will eventually purchase the finished copies. 

Check my reviews, I gave Daimon 5 STARS too, just not done my review.....bit of a mishap there on my behalf.

I'm a fan of pronunciation pages in books, hehe!! I can have trouble, so I loved seeing this inside Half-Blood!!!

GOODREADS

  Check out the ratings, the reviews!

Jennifer's Page

I hope you are now curious to read this series.

Michelle

BOOK COVER - ELIXIR by JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT - COVENANT #3.5 - NOVELLA

ELIXIR # 3.5

Aiden's novella - YAY!

Aiden St. Delphi will do anything to save Alex.

Even if it means doing the one thing

he will never forgive himself for.

Even if it means making war against the gods.

 

 

SPENCER HILL PRESS

DUE FOR RELEASE - NOVEMBER 2012

DAIMON #.5

HALF-BLOOD # 1

PURE # 2

DEITY # 3

These covers just flow so beautifully.

 I ADORE this series.

 Now we have ELIXIR to look forward to. 

How does the cover make you feel?

It's kind of a 3D feeling with the water I get from the cover.

Not sure if that makes sense??

It's like XMAS when we are always getting something to read from Jennifer's mad writing skills.

Never a loooonng wait.

Now, there is this mystery teaser on Jennifer's page

with a lad named Hunter????

The Intrigue...........

Michelle

P.S. If you haven't started this series.......get on with it.....

BOOK BLURB - DEITY by JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT - COVENANT # 3

History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time.

Alexandria isn’t sure she’s going to make it to her eighteenth birthday—to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she’s a goner... and so is Aiden.

If that’s not freaky enough, whenever Alex and Seth spend time "training"—which really is just Seth's code word for some up-close and personal one-on-one time—she ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to Awakening ahead of schedule. Awesome.

But as her birthday draws near, her entire world shatters with a startling revelation and she’s caught between love and Fate. One will do anything to protect her. One has been lying to her since the beginning. Once the gods have revealed themselves, unleashing their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed... and destroyed.

Those left standing will discover if love is truly greater than Fate...

DUE FOR RELEASE : 6TH NOVEMBER - SPENCER HILL PRESS

I am rather bouncy for this third installment in the Covenant series.  This is such an exciting series.

I can't wait to see where Jennifer L Armentrout takes me with, Alex, Aiden and Seth. If the blurb is anything to go by, it's going to be awesome!!

I loved Half-Blood, Pure was outstanding, so I know I am going to love Deity. 

If you haven't started this series.....trust me, you will love it!

It is YA gold!!

Michelle

BOOK COVER - DEITY by JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT - COVENANT SERIES # 3

I CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS BOOK!!

I AM VERY LOUD ABOUT HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS SERIES AND HOW I AM TEAM AIDEN !!!

If you haven't started this series......well what are you waiting for?

Michelle

ARC BOOK REVIEW - PURE by JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT - COVENANT SERIES # 2

By : Jennifer L. Armentrout
Published By: Spencer Hill Press
Released : 3rd April 2012
Details : Digital read from Jennifer, 358 Pages

RATING: 5 AWESOME SERIES STARS! 

Book Blurb : Taken From Goodreads 

Some rules are made to be broken. but breaking the ultimate rule can change everything. Alex lives--and loves--recklessly, until a single decision leads to a heartbreaking revelation. As a mysterious threat closes in and she confronts a Council that wants to see her in servitude, Alex face a choice between love that is fated... and love that is forbidden.





BOOK REVIEW:

I won a copy of the ebook of 'Pure' from Jennifer’s page , and I am just so happy I got to read it early. I did the Aiden St. Delphi Happy Dance when I received it. I had other priorities on the blog, but did I let that stop me reading it......I would like to say , yes....but...no....oh I held off for a few hours, then I peeked, then I thought just a few chapters won’t hurt.....then there was no stopping me. It was on!



There are few authors that put me in a reading trance that must not be interrupted. I will read all night, I will not shower....errr, maybe too much information.


This series is YA GOLD!


I so want a tangible copy in my hand to snuggle up in bed with , this series is that awesome. I love the characters, I love the smexual tension between Aiden and Alex. They are so addictive. Throw in all the other stuff that I can't say and WOW!! I am in reading heaven.


If you follow my reviews, you will know how much I absolutely LOVED!!! Half-Blood. I severely doubt I can go 2 days without telling somebody about this YA series. I am going to do this review without spoilers . Trust me there is an art to doing spoiler free reviews.


OK, Seth is just a total babe, but at the same time he is a player. I think he hides behind his behaviour. He is a bit of a rebel, rule breaker, but seems to have some clout. His personality at times appears quite suited to Alex.


Alex is still a rule breaker and really stands up for what she believes in, no matter the consequences. Act first, worry about being sent into the drugged out world of servitude later, but some rules when broken have extreme consequences that make servitude and being drugged look a lot less emotionally painful. There are some things Alex can't fix.


There is one character that needs a ‘stinky dead fish slap’, from me. No it’s not Lea. She does need a slap...ha! But she has always needed one of those. I do enjoy some evil Lea.


Jennifer really pulls on our emotional strings with some of her characters. Oh, I must keep my mouth shut....


I loved Jennifer’s imagination with some of her scenes, she really gives Alex a hard time, quite creatively. I love watching Alex handle what is thrown at her.


Oh and that character I have been watching since Half- Blood, well that character is doing it again, so I am really interested to see what happens in Deity, book # 3. There is some greater meaning behind this character, I can feel it...or I am really off the sniffer trail, lol!!


Jennifer brings in some rather fired up new characters which are.......like I am going to tell you, spoiler free , remember.


All in all, this is another page turner that will not let you put it down. Jennifer really does write her characters very well. You feel very connected to them.


There is so much I really want to say, but, I cannot. Notice how I haven’t mentioned Aiden....* whispers* I just don’t trust myself to be spoiler free with him.
What I will say is he is just such a hottie and the tension...oh dear lord .....I can say no more.


Seth has really wound his way into my heart, but,  I am and will always remain, TEAM AIDEN. He has me hook, line and sinker. I wear the T-shirt, wave the flag, rejoice in all things Aiden.


Do I really need to spell it out and say I highly recommend this series, or did you gather that already.


Oh dear lord the wait for ‘Deity’......I am so glad I am going to have Reading Angel to have a chat with about 'Pure' or else I will burst.

Michelle

BOOK REVIEW - HALF-BLOOD by JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT - TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

By : Jennifer L. Armentrout

Published By : Spencer Hill Press

Released : 18th October 2011

Details : Paperback , 281 Pages

RATING : 5 AIDEN ST. DELPHI HOTTIE STARS!!!

Book Blurb : Taken From Goodreads



The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi-pure-bloods-have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals-well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants in the homes of the pures.Seventeen-year-old Alexandria would rather risk her life fighting than waste it scrubbing toilets, but she may end up slumming it anyway. There are several rules that students at the Covenant must follow. Alex has problems with them all, but especially rule #1:Relationships between pures and halfs are forbidden.Unfortunately, she's crushing hard on the totally hot pure-blood Aiden. But falling for Aiden isn't her biggest problem--staying alive long enough to graduate the Covenant and become a Sentinel is. If she fails in her duty, she faces a future worse than death or slavery: being turned into a daimon, and being hunted by Aiden. And that would kind of suck.

BOOK REVIEW:

GOOOAAAALLLLL!!!!

Jennifer L Armentrout has written a page turner worthy of a one sitting read. Clear your day. It’s literally impossible to put Half Blood down until totally devoured....and then you are licking your lips for more....


Jennifer has written something very special here, the first book in the Covenant series.


I stayed up all night reading , I was in one of those reading trances that out does sleep.


If you don’t put this on your must reads list, then you will be missing out. Jennifer writes with such clarity and the tension...oh my goodness, the story is sooo well written, the excitement does not let up for a minute.


There is ungodly pain, powerful emotion, danger, smack downs, verbal sparring matches, smexual tension you could light with a match, gorgeous boys ( which is always nice  ), a kick butt awesome female lead with an attitude towards her peers, loyal friends, action a plenty and an exciting pace that keeps those pages turning and turning....


I kept saying to myself is there something here that is annoying me....nope, is there some flaw in this story...nope, I just simply loved Half Blood. I liked the inside page showing the pronunciations of certain words as I can’t think of anything worst when reading a book where every time you get to a word or name you say it three different ways in your head and still don’t have it right.


Alexandria Andros , 17 years old , rebellious by nature, loyal to those she cares about and can take a smack down like the best of them, without complaining. She has this wonderful smart mouth with another character Lea. Alex’s character has some immaturity due to her rebellious nature, but at the same time she would throw herself down for you. I can see her growing into this awesome woman.


Aiden St. Delphi is this smoking hot character without trying to be one. 20 years old, he is so reserved, you feel his hesitation, his restraint, Aiden is the sensible brother. Underneath the surface I think Aiden is like molten lava, but his career choice of a Sentinel and having to raise Deacon due to tragedy in their family, keeps him guarded emotionally . Deacon is Aiden’s brother and has the rebel, bad boy, devil may care attitude, hmmm I think we will be seeing more from him.


Don’t worry , where there is lava, there is a volcano, there is an eruption . *fans oneself* .


The characters are believable and Aiden’s character doesn’t just fall all over Alex , I loved that!!! The smexual tension.....omg... loved it!!


The bff , Caleb Nicolo , tall and blonde is a wonderful character. He was there for Alex, a really solid character.


There are great supporting characters which I will not go into for fear of spoiling.


I loved that Jennifer was tough on Alex’s character. I like that in a book. Girls can kick butt and not complain. Alex was a rebel but I can kind of feel she will be changing in books to come, she is very loyal to those she cares about. I loved the dialogue between Alex and Aiden....you just want them to kiss , but will they?


There was one scene in this book when we first meet Aiden..wow!! I saw it like it was on the big screen in front of me...he was just so badass.


I am making a prediction that Aiden St. Delphi is going to be giving Dimitri , from Vampire Academy, a run for his money , especially once the series really gets underway, and that’s saying something.


There is one character , I will not name, but I am watching you. I picked up on a couple comments in the book and you have a tendency to...... well I shall keep that to myself, because if I am right I don’t want to spoil.


Relationships between Pures and Half Bloods are forbidden, and well ,that kind of sucks for our two lead characters......

FAVE QUOTES:

“You don’t have to. And besides, I don’t think I want you shopping for me. I’d end up looking like a stripper.”






“Caleb , you didn’t have to do all that. And you’re going to get busted over here.”


“Then let me in your room before I get caught. And don’t worry about the shopping. I got some hot chicks to try clothes on for me. Trust me, mutually beneficial day for me.”






“What happened to your face?”


“What happened to yours?” I retorted. “You look like a damn oompa loompa....”






“First off : no drinking or smoking.”


“Gee. That means I’ve got to kick the crack habit.”






Try to refrain? As if I had uncontrollable animalistic urges and jumped every half in sight? “I’m not a sex-crazed skank , lady.”






“Alex , you’re starting to worry me. Insult me .... or something.”


A weak smile stretched my lips. “ You’re a bigger freak than I could’ve ever possibly imagined.”






My fingers clenched around the towel. “If you ever say something that stupid again, I will smother you in your sleep.”


His golden brows rose. “Little Alex , are you suggesting that we sleep together?”


.......”What ? No! “


“Then how can you smother me in my sleep unless you were in bed with me?”

Michelle