A Rare Find? OR A Lengthy Series!?!?!?! Mortal Instruments Series-City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare

From page one to page 485 this book is dripping with flavor excitement and passion. You realize how previous books were rather mediocre as you try to hurry your eyes and brain to suck in and process it all.
Oh! How I didn't want the book to end but good God I just wanted to get to the next one. Don't even think you'll know what's going to happen next! I was thrown for such a loop last night I seriously had to stop and contemplate the information I had found out before the end of the book....
It is undoubtedly one of those books you will either forget to or choose not to eat to continue reading.
It's full of glamour and horror, beauty and death, pain and happiness, love and hate....everything beautifully written into a will be classic.
CAN'T GET ENOUGH!!! A MUUUUSSST READ!!! For all those fantasy/sci-fi/paranormal junkies such as myself you have to go pick it up! Onto the second I can't wait!!!!!! I'm HOOKED!!!!!

Kiss approved :***** 5/5 

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Eternal Eden? OR Love in Hell?!?!?! Eternal Eden by Nicole Williams

Although this book has taken forever for me to finish I must say it was a book that can easily be picked up and read/remember exactly where you left off. 
If you're looking for a thrilling sci-fi-ish romance it's a good one. Keeps you guessing and routing for love as William and Bryn fight the odds that are against them. I don't want to give anything away but it isn't what I thought it would be. In a good way but nonetheless it isn't vampires which is what I thought in the beginning and although I love me some teeth sinking in I was ready for a change. I will say I wasn't the biggest fan in the beginning but by the end of book one I was left wanting more. AND I want to know if they can beat the odds and end up together!!!!!
Parts of the book ebb and flow a little rocky but all in all it doesn't set the mood or read back by much. Like I said it's a good read and I'm excited to read the next one after I read a certain book one of my lovely coworkers gave me to read she's been blowing through the whole series. so cheers to drinking wine staying healthy and reading all we can ;) hehe
kiss approved.... as always read on! :*** 3/5
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*INTERLUDE*

So crew.... it's me. Back from the dead. A brokenness, some really rough times, a move, a second full time job and a promotion there which is exciting (I absolutely love it there, it's good to be back in the salon industry... it makes me happy).... to say the least it's been more than chaotic. What I can say is no matter what you must always follow your heart, you must keep dreaming, and stay focused on your life and love for yourself. Everything happens for a reason and in the end it will all work out the way it is supposed to. I apologize so so much for anyone who has been waiting for new books to read. :(  I've been reading the same book now for weeks... it seems like it has been forever. Between the ten minute drive between jobs, the 3-4 hours of sleep and just trying to stay motivated and keep myself from thinking too much I have been reading it here and there. But that being said I am still here. Still kickin' it and still reading. :) I hope you all have been well... book reviews are on the way. 
xoxo *read on*
Yours Truly. 
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A Deal? OR A Lost Cause?!?! Patti Stanger's Seal the Deal

Let me just start off by saying I love this lovely lady!!! She's pretty awesome. I have watched millionaire matchmaker many a time and I sincerely can't help but listen to the things she says. Her words of wisdom. Not only is it a great show but there is a lot to learn regardless!!! 
Knowing she had published books on dating and steps toward the big commitment I was intrigued to read what she had to say... even though I was already in a relationship why not read it? Maybe there was something I could learn to better myself in my own relationship with my best friend whom I love and adore. He's always made me want to better myself. From supporting my dreams to just being a friend on the roughest of days. I want to be the best woman I can be for him, for us, for me.
So reading her books or watching her show... you have to either love her or hate her but either way she demands and has earned the right as a woman to be respected. Patti says it like it is even in her books which makes her that much more relatable. And even though secretly I may squint my eyes and not like exactly what she says, I know she's right. Come on she's got proof to back up that she's right ladies and gentleman. 
I have made my own mistakes within relationships but I definitely took a lot from this book. Whether you're single, married, or just in a relationship you should check it out. I don't think you should ever stop learning or trying to better yourself. And for those that are married you can give those of us who aren't, this good advice... and because maybe you're our best friends you can get it through our ever thickened skulls that try to make excuses for the ones we love or for ourselves ;) 
I may just get her first two books to see what else she has to say, I really enjoyed reading this one with her personality and stories from her own matchmaking... I enjoyed every moment!!!!! xoxo
-kiss approved- 
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A Seer? Or A Fake!?!?!?! Glimpse by Stacey Wallace Benefiel

How can this book go from middle school mentality to I wrap my arms around someone and arch my back for my first kiss?! PFFFFFT YEAH RIGHT! Sorry but you can't go form nothing-innocence to I'm going to wrap my fingers in his hair and kiss him hard on the mouth.... *roll my eyes* I think for most of us out there our first kiss was beautiful in the sense we were naiive and nervous and scared of what to/not do. "Oh Good GRIEF"
It's sad that this book is so juvenilely written... I had some hopes... and there are so many tidbits that have a lot of potential... ideas that could really make something for themselves. Instead I feel like I'm in an episode of Full House (which I do love however... I feel) that tries to meet The Butterfly Effect..... Needless to say it doesn't mesh well.
The characters are highly undeveloped and as soon as you think you may be connecting with one of them they lose their humanity and feel so far from real it's difficult to read on. They aren't even slightly relatable as a whole to oneself, their emotions are rushed and fabricated.
You don't mix religion and the supernatural... at least in the way they did... as a writer if you choose to break the rules of society/the world you must manipulate situations, characters, plot, emotions so carefully... it's an art... you must make me feel it.... make it believable....
It was as if the author was in such a hurry puzzle pieces were shoved where they really didn't belong.
 I wish it would've been more, I really do... but sad enough to say I won't be approving this book or looking onto its counterparts to see what happens.

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Piracy? Or A Great Booty?!?!?! Cursed Pirate Girl By Jeremy A Bastian Vol 1

A cool, unique, graphic novel for a younger, imaginative, and adventurous generation! It reminded me of Pirates of the Carribean but with a young girl trying to find her pirate father. It's lots of action packed adventure. From being thrown to sea to sneaking onto pirate ships and sword fights, Cursed Pirate Girl is sure to grab your attention from the start.
You could spend a great amount of time taking in the minute detailing of the scenery and characters throughout in the pictures throughout this novel. He's a really talented artist. It was a quick fun read for me... it was my first graphic novel!!!!!!! I would definitely read the second vol to see what happens though. I would say it was a success!
I must say that I loved at the end of the book how there were stories/tales being told from many different people about the Cursed Pirate Girl. The art that was portrayed for each persons tale was sooo cool, I really liked it! I can't really tell you anything bad, or criticize it much because like I said it was my first graphic novel. But I'd read another one for sure. I will say again I think it's written for younger girls in their teen/tweens, but a fun read nonetheless :)

kiss approved :*** 3/5

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Continuation on the Grim Reaper series! 3rd 4th & 5th book reviewed.

Third Grave Dead Ahead.... Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet..... & Fifth Grave Past The Light 

By Darynda Jones

3rd: I abso-fricken-lutely love this series. There is so much mystery, if you like SVU and murder type mysteries you've got to get your hands on these books! Continuing the drama in this and more thrilling escapes that Charley makes is so delicious! I just don't want to stop reading this. Ever! I do like with each book you don't technically need to read the one before it. Darynda brushes up what's been going on in the one before it in the beginning of each one.
4th: I think I could read this series for a loooong time. There's enough mystery and drama in Charley's life I don't get bored with it. I always want to figure out how in the the hell these people died and who killed them. I am fond of a couple of the guys Charley flirts with such as Garrett Swopes and the biker dude Donovan that frequents the asylum next to her dad's bar. If they could please be sent my way I would so greatly appreciate it. Can this please be made into a t.v show?!? Oh please oh pleeeeassse!!!!!!?!!?
5th: To say this series is awesome is an understatement. This book was just as great as the rest of them!!!! I can't wait for the next. Charley is so funny and such a beautiful character. I just love it.
But for those of you who weren't feelin' this series I tried to keep it short and simple so I can move onto the next, hopefully amazing, read! xoxox

kiss approved :***** 5/5
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