Review Spartan Frost by Jennifer Estep

I loved that in this novella we get to see Logan's point of view! Spartan Frost picks up right after the events of Crimson Frost. Logan and his father have now moved to their home in New York to put some distance between Logan and Gwen. He can't forgive himself for what happened even though he had no control after Loki took over his body. It's a little sad hearing how miserable he is but it also shows us how much his love for Gwen has grown. We also get a glimpse into a possible mending in his and his father's relationship. Hopefully that can be the silver lining of all the recent bad events. At the end of the novella I feel we start to see some of Logan's spark coming back. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book "Midnight Frost".
This is not a necessary read for the series, readers won't be lost if they go straight from book 4 to book 5. But would I skip it? No way! I think getting this "extra" little snippet will enhance your reading experience and help you to share better in Logan and Gwen's story. I always prefer when the novellas remain optional for the reader. Although I can't imagine passing this one up!

**I received this book in exchange for a honest review via netgalley**

Review: Spirit by Brigid Kemmerer

Spirit is book #3 in the Elemental series by Brigid Kemmerer. 

We met Hunter Garrity in book 1 "Storm" but this is the first time we really get a chance to see all of his inner turmoil that is hidden under that calm facade. He has had a lot happen recently in his life and it all seems to be boiling over and raising all tensions right to the surface. There were times when I was thinking WOW can this poor guy just not get a break, yet other times I just wanted to smack him for his desicions or lack there of.Hunter has this horrible where do I belong scenario going on between the Merrick brothers with which he has so much comradery and the guides which he grew up thinking he was destined to become. Then there is Kate. Kate is the new girl in school and there are instant sparks between her and Hunter,but we find out right from the beginning she has a hidden agenda. Things are already so crazy without a girl coming in and messing with Hunter's head yet like Hunter I couldnt help but to be drawn to her and yearn to find out who she really is. Kate and Hunter have a lot in common including each has their own inner battle about what excactly it is they believe in and stand for. 

I absolutely love the Merrick brothers! I just can't get enough of their clever wit and antics, but their amazing brotherhood and emphasis on family is the real heart stealer for me. I feel like Hunter is a long lost brother but since even Hunter doesnt know quite where he stands how can they? So in turn it's all about who can trust who and for how long. 

Brigid has made me feel so fickle in my fiction crushes! She somehow manages to make me fall for each character she introduces me to. She brings such amazing depth and life to her characters that I feel like I not only know them but like I know the secret parts of their personality that only few get to see. They are so perfectly flawed and well defined, which makes them all the more believeable and human. 

Spirit has it all - action, romance, humor, and paranormal edge. It is an excellent addition to the series that I so dearly love. I am so ready for the next book :) 

** I received this book from the publisher in exchange for a honest review **

review: Survivor by James Phelan

Survivor is the second book in the Alone series and picks up right where Chasers ended. Still trying to make it in the devastation of the attack on New York, Jesse is now alone but has found hope in a video he found from a young girl who is also a survivor. As Jesse sets out to find other survivors and try to get them all to safety, the Chasers are now posing a new threat. They now seem to no longer be solely opportunist but also hunters. They are becoming smarter and banding together to try to hunt down their next meal. If Jesse and his new found companions are not careful it could be them.

After reading the twist ending of the first book I could not wait to get my hands on this second book in the series. Sometimes after such an amazing first book the expectations for the second is so high that it gets unfairly judged. I for one did not feel let down one bit. Survivor is an enthralling fast paced read that had me anxiously hanging on every word to find out what would happen next. New pieces of the puzzle fall into place that help us figure out a little more of what happened but still leaves us with some aching questions that have me longing for book three. The new characters were a nice addition to the story but I think my favorite thing about the books is James writing style. I feel like he just has such an amazing way with words. I was consumed by the words on the page and felt the emotions and will to survive burning stronger inside of me with the turn of every page. The writing is graphic and intense but not overly so. We get to see all the intensity but without all the gore, which makes this the perfect book for young and mature readers alike. 

The first book in the series " Chasers"  is currently free 4/16 - 4/22   Survivor goes on sale 4/30

**I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review **

short review Breathless by Brigid Kemmerer

Wow, for this just to be a short novella I feel as though I really got to know a lot more about both Nick and Quinn in this story. Nick and Quinn are both struggling with a lot here and I really feel the weight of what they are going through. Breathless is book #2.5 in the elemental series. Some novellas and short stories tend to  feel a bit rushed but Breathless has perfect timing and impeccable writing. Brigid's words are like lyrics flowing effortlessly off the page. Breathless has me very excited to read more of Nick' s story. I just can't get enough of these elemental boys ;) Brigid has wrote her way into my heart and onto my list of my top favorite authors!

** I received this title through Netgalley for review purposes **

Review: Moonglow by Michael Griffo

Dominy Robineau hasn't been herself lately... 

She's been so full of rage and having disturbingly violent thoughts. She's starting to think shes losing it, especially the morning after her sixteenth birthday when she wakes up beside her dead best friend. She has no idea what happened except for  a vague memory of hearing a wild animal. She soon finds out that wild animal is her and she is cursed to a lifetime of turning into a werewolf. Now her best friend is dead, her dad has a deep dark secret, and she still can't figure out if Nadine is friend or foe.

Moonglow is riveting, with excellent pacing and a wonderfully ecelectic cast of characters. I feel as though I really got to know Dominy as I watched her go through the darkest time in her life and each of her friends added something unique and essential to the story. I know werewolf books have become quite popular but I believe Moonglow has some very unique aspects that really make it stand out in the crowd. Michael Griffo has once again proven himself to be an amazing writer with a story that kept me on the edge of  my seat from beginning to end wondering what would happen next. I love that this book both suprised and excited me on a sometimes very predictable topic. I am hooked  and am so anxious to read book two. Not only to find out where Dominy will go from here but also to find out more about those mysterious twins. I know there is much more yet to be uncovered.

** I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. **

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Review: Othermoon by Nina Berry

 Othermoon is book 2 in the Otherkin series, it picks up where the first book left off. But this time there is  much more at stake. With The Tribunal up to something big, tensions and emotions are running high and the group finds itself in turmoil.
Everyone has achieved a new confidence in their abilities, especially Dez. It's  amazing how much she has come to accept herself as a tiger-shifter. We get to see her grow into a leader in this book and I love that! She's tougher, stronger, and more comfortable in her tiger form, but the more sure she is in her decisions and what she has to do,  the bigger the drift between her and Caleb grows. They can't seem to agree on anything, but oddly enough the one person who seems to understand her is the last person she ever would have expected.
There are several new developments in the story that I never saw coming. New intentions, feelings, and abilities were exposed leaving me consumed from the first page to the last. Othermoon is fast-paced  with lots of action and surprises. It will have you hanging on every word. After that amazingly bittersweet ending I anxiously await the next book to see where it all goes from here. 
I highly recommend Othermoon to YA fans who love a good shifter story. 

* I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review *