Book Launch + Review: I Am Forever by Wynne Channing

Title: I Am Forever (What Kills Me#2)
Author: Wynne Channing
Published: January 31, 2014
Genre: YA, Paranormal, Vampires
Source: eARC from the Author

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"She pushed her weapon at me but she was too slow. I grabbed her arm and with one jerk broke the bone, a splinter tearing through her flesh."

Axelia fought an army of vampires and survived. Once fated as the destroyer of the vampire race, she is now welcomed into the immortal empire and revered as a god.

But instead of relishing her victory, she faces a dangerous new world and an empire at war. Axelia is thrust into the position of supreme vampire and caught in the crossfire of battle. To make matters worse, her role alienates Lucas, the one vampire that she trusts.

Her power spawns evil enemies. And they know how to get to her — by hurting those whom she loves most.

At last! The most awaited sequel of What Kills Me, I Am Forever, is finally here! A sequel where we can delve into the relationship of Lucas and Zee and to also find out what will happen to her!

Now that Zee isn’t being hunted down and risk getting killed that could result to extinguishing the vampire race, she now has to discover how to continue without her family and possibly without Lucas. Zee will undergo self-discovery; learn which person are a friend and a foe. 

This book is definitely worth the wait. I devoured this book like a person stranded in a dessert for days. It is as great as the first one and now I want the third! Not to mention how the story ended. Channing always seems to make the readers crave for more.

Zee and Lucas’s romance wasn’t expected from the first book and with all the bloody happenings with Zee’s life; their relationship wasn’t explored much. And so, I loved how Lucas always seems to see Zee for the first time in the second novel. She’s the only one holding him to this world.

Did I mention that Zee is a complete bad-ass?  1000 year-old vampires seems like cockroaches to Zee.  Need I say more? Just read the line below to know how she could kick ass.

“I spin behind him, gripped his head, and twisted it like a bottle cap.”

Wynne Channing created the perfect blend of action and romance in I Am Forever. She masterfully shaped this world of action-filled scenes with romance and comical characters mixed in. Sprinkle in a bit of drama to complete the impeccable sequel to What Kills Me. So, vampire fans that wants a bad-ass invincible heroine? Then this is a must read for you!

"I feel something for you. But judging by that blank stare you’re giving me, you probably don’t feel the same way."

"What’s with these guys pretending to kiss me and then delivering bad news? And why am I so stupid that I keep falling for it?"

“I don’t read minds. Listen, I know it sounds crazy. But—”

“Did you see anyone’s dirty secrets?” San blurted.

“What? No,” I said.

“Because, my lady, I can explain. Fantasies are very healthy—“ 

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Book Review: Hell's Belle by Karen Greco

Title:  Hell’s Belle (Hell's Belle #1)

Author: Karen Greco

Published: July 6, 2013

Genre: Urban Fantasy 

Source: Netgalley

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Half-vampire, half-human, Nina Martinez spent most of her life underground as part of an elite secret team of government agents who quietly take down rogue monsters, the human world none the wiser. She moves back to her hometown of Providence, RI to keep an eye on the recent uptick in supernatural activity, and to help run the bar she co-owns with her aunt. 

Her attempt at a “regular” life, not to mention a budding relationship with smoking hot FBI agent Max, is cut short because of a string of ritual murders targeting the city's community of witches. 

But Nina's investigation unearths deadly secrets from her long buried parents. Now the target of supernatural assassins, could Nina be the most dangerous vampire hybrid to ever exist? No wonder she can’t get a date.

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Bad-ass heroine + hot male hero + unpredictable plot twists = AWESOME NOVEL.

                I really loved this novel. It’s not the first time I read urban fantasy books. Also not the first time I read about a world wherein vampires, werewolves and leprechauns exist but this is unquestionably one of my favorites!

                The idea of Nina and the team, the Blood Ops, working for the Department of Defense is exceptional.  Having an Aunt who is a witch, a vampire for a best friend and another best friend who is a banshee clearly states that Nina’s life is anything but boring.

First, let’s talk about the Bad-ass Heroine. The funny lines and her attempts at being normal at the beginning connected me right away with Nina. She was bad-ass at times and clumsy on the other, which is pretty hilarious. All throughout the book, Nina was discovering more of herself and her parents. She was evolving into an even more kick-ass character.

Let’s get to the hot male hero. A vampire named Marcello(not the hot one I’m talking about) attacked Nina at Babe’s, which our hot male character, Max, saves our heroine. And what do you know, Max is an FBI agent! They’re growing relationship with each other is sweet and gradual.

For the plot twists, well you read that she’s half vampire right? I recommend you read this to know what the other half is.

So for Urban Fantasy fans out there, this book is for you. (If you’re a fan of Vampires, Werewolves, Demons, Banshee, Leprechauns or just looking for a great read about bad-ass characters) Hell’s Belle is absolutely one of the series you should watch out for. I need the sequel like tomorrow! And no, I’m not kidding.