That's What I'm Talking About
I generally review romance, paranormal and urban fantasy. I tend to pick review books that I want to read, so generally my reviews will be positive. I always give my honest opinion: good, bad, and indifferent.
Note: on my blog I use a letter grading system. I've listed the ratings below. For sites with stars, I have listed the equivalent rating. If I didn't finish the book, I will not rate it with stars.
A+ Personal Favorite (5 stars)
A Loved It (4.5 or 5 stars)
A- Enjoyed A Lot (4 or 4.5 stars)
B+ Liked It A Lot (4 stars)
B Liked It -- Recommend (4 stars)
B- Liked It -- But I had a few small issues (3 or 3.5 stars)
C+ Liked It -- But I had issues (3 or 3.5 stars)
C Finished It -- Liked some, didn't like some (3 stars)
C- Finished It -- Liked a little, didn't like a lot (2 or 2.5 stars)
D Not A Big Fan (2 stars)
E Don’t Waste Your Time (1 star)
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TW: Reading this book was like watching a Train Wreck
DNF: Did Not Finish
updated July 9, 2015
Currently reading
The Renfield Syndrome (Rhiannon's Law, Book Two)
My Rating: 4 stars: Enjoyed - strongly recommend (A-)Full Review found on my blog: http://www.twimom227.com/2011/10/review-renfield-syndrome.html
The story begins with Rhiannon trying to get her bearings after learning she has been thrust into the future after making a deal with an evil demon. She is quickly captured by a group claiming to protect her from the vampires. Their leader, Carter, takes an immediate liking to Rhiannon and tries to convince her why she can’t be around the vampires.
This book is full of awesomeness. First, the story is just incredibly exciting and absorbing, managing to take me to the edge and back with twists and turns. Second, there is true emotion in this book. Rhiannon learns that her one true love, vampire Gabriel (Disco), died shortly after she disappeared in the past. The reunion scenes with her friends in the future and Disco later on, pulled at my heart strings and left an ache in my belly. The true depth of this story, however, is watching Rhiannon interact with Paine, a man she cares about but does not love. At first I was very worried where Ms. Saari was taking the story, but she did an amazing job dealing with guilt, love, and loneliness.
The conclusion of the story was a bit easier to take for folks like me who cannot do cliffhangers. Things were most certainly left open-ended, and I am a bit afraid of where Ms. Saare will take Rhiannon next. I was a little put off by the reintroduction of characters from the very beginning of the first book, but I trust in the author and her ability to weave an exciting tale.
 - J.A. Saare)