Review: Winter by Marissa Meyer                                                                                            This is  the final book in the Lunar Chronicles Series. I loved the entire  series and it was hard to say goodbye to the characters  at the end.  There  is more room for story telling here  just  as there is at the end of the Throne of Glass Series. As I mentioned in a previous blog, this is  both good and bad. Good  in that the author can pick up the story line again at a later date if they want to. Bad in  that you are yearning for more.  All in all it is a successful end to the series. The plot line is well developed  and follows through with elements from the previous volumes while  adding enough plot twists to satisfy. The characters develop further  during this last offering  giving you more depth. Courage and personal determination of your fate are themes as well as love and sacrifice. Madness also makes an appearance.                                                                                                                                                                        The best part about this series is the high level  of adventure coupled with the compelling characters and the situations in whichntheybfind themselves. The bonds between the characters feel very real . You cheer for them and understand their in most thoughts and feelings. The unfailing loyalty is refreshing and vital . We should all have a friend or love interest willing to go to these lengths. Oh the feels! This is an action packed , never  a dull moment read. Plan to be in place for a while. Get all of your supplies ready so that you don't have to move.

Firewal by DiAnn Mills Review                                                                                                          After a whirlwind romance, Taryn Young is preparing to board a plane at Houston International Airport, bound for a dream honeymoon, when a bomb decimates the terminal. Injured but still alive, she awakens to discover her husband is missing and they’re both considered prime suspects in the attack. Further, the FBI is convinced her husband isn’t who he appears to be. Agent Grayson Hall’s number-one priority is to catch those responsible for the day’s act of terror. All evidence is pointing to Taryn and her new husband. But his instinct tells him her pleas of innocence are genuine. Is her naiveté just for show, or could she truly be another victim of a master scheme, possibly linked to the software she recently developed for her company? With both their lives and reputations on the line, and the media outcry for justice increasing with each passing minute, Taryn and Grayson have no choice but to trust one another . . . and pray they can uncover the truth before they become two more casualties.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     I love when the decent geek is the main character in a romance and even more so when there is suspense involved. This is not frivolous but edge of your seat. You care about the characters and the outcome. Good plot and character development keep you glued to the book , eager to find out what happens next . Tatum really goes through a lot and is admirable  as a person as is the FUN agent who is trying to put an end to all the madness. This is a wonderful thing . I also love the good back story with a family aspect for the agent. It adds a lot to the story. There is even a dog for animal lovers like my self.                                                                                                    Greed is at the heart of a lot of things in this world and this story is no exception. Revenge also rears.it's ugly head as does an international I final issue providing the motivation behind the dizzying ride. This is a well crafted novel with all the elements you want in a thriller. Good decent people are out to stop twisted weirdos from doing the unthinkable with a vulnerable person at stake as well as broader implications for the world economy etc. What a ride. Me. Mills knows just when to change this up and kick it up a notch during the story. She kills you in a good way. I will be reading the next in the series to let her finish me off. gladly.

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 Queen of Shadows Review                                                                                                     Sarah J. Maas's New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series reaches new heights in this sweeping fourth volume. Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she's at last returned to the empire-for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past... She has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die just to see her again. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Celaena's epic journey has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions across the globe. This fourth volume will hold readers rapt as Celaena's story builds to a passionate, agonizing crescendo that might just shatter her world.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Reading this was bittersweet because while I had been waiting for the continuation of the story, I was also sad to get to the end of the series. The main characters have been through a lot at this point. Their experiences have changed them for good or I'll. There are revelations in store. There is also, dare I say it room for more at the end. It is conceivable that Ms.Maas may be able to pull another book in this series out if she so chooses in the future. Stay tuned. The ending was really full of potential new beginnings which was what really made me frustrated. It adds to the book hangover because now you wish that you knew what happened with that. This is a testament to the author and this epic series.                                                                                                                                                                                                            Among the evidence of a well crafted story: Just when you thought that you had the players and their roles figured out, you don't. Not only do we see  anew ally but there is a change in a villain. The whole dynamic shifts. We get to see Dorian' s fate finally and all the build up from the last book comes to fruition as the king is faced. Amazing to see who finally winds up with who also. Always New players and surprises around every corner are in store. You will definitely not be bored so get comfortable before you dig in. You may not move for a while.