Prey by Melina Morel

Genre: Paranormal Romance; Vampires, Shapeshifters, Hunters

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy

Rating: 2 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: The Secret. The Hunger. The Dark. It takes more than passion to bring two strangers together. An importer of Russian artifacts, Vivian Roussel prefers a low profile in order to keep her private life a secret. Vivian is a werecat, a descendant of an ancient demigoddess, and highly regarded in Manhattan’s night world. But when she’s robbed of a priceless icon, she has only one recourse for protection. A surveillance expert and Russian Blue werecat, Pavel Federov never looks at a client as anything other than a contract. Until Vivian. Drawn to her in ways that have nothing to do with business, Pavel soon discovers that whoever stole the icon has something far more dangerous in mind. He has marked Vivian as his next target – a lovely bit of prey that holds the key to one of Manhattan’s most explosive international secrets.

This is the second book in the Vivian Roussel series. So in this novel it seemed to be a little bit better in being a Paranormal Romance from the first one. But I still did not really like this story. This story took a little different turn than I was expecting. I just wish that had been better story. As I felt like there was something lacking. The next book in this series is Smolder.

Publisher: Signet Eclipse

ISBN: 0451225414

Pages: 336

Series: Vivian Roussel

Volume: 2

Devour by Melina Morel

Genre: Paranormal Romance; Vampires, Shapeshifters, Hunters

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy

Rating: 2 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Set in modern-day New York City, Devour weaves a spellbinding tale about a woman who will journey into the heart of danger to fulfill her destiny… The Hunter She has one reason for coming to Manhattan. It is her fate. The latest in a long line of werewolf hunters, she has come for him. The Werewolf Dashing Pierre de Montfort has rarely had trouble hiding his cursed heritage. But now, with his secret about to be revealed, he is willing to do anything – and savage anyone – in order to stay alive. The Vampire Beautiful and intrepid Catherine Marais has no qualms about her destiny. Nothing will stop her from destroying the last Montfort werewolf – not even Ian Morgan, the two-hundred-year-old vampire whose electrifying touch could tempt Catherin to indulge in a forbidden darkness from which she may never return.

This is the first book in the Vivian Roussel series. I was sad to say left me wanting. It stated to being a Paranormal Romance. But I didn’t feel that it was really a romance novel. I thought that it is more of an Urban Fantasy. I just didn’t find the story to be compelling but I wanted to give the writer another try and will give the next book in this series, Prey a try.

Publisher: Signet Eclipse

ISBN: 0451222512

Pages: 336

Series: Vivian Roussel

Volume: 1

City of Glass by Cassandra Clare

Genre: Young Adult

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy; Angels, Demons, Vampires, Werewolves, Hunters

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters -- never mind that enter-ing the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight.As Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadow-hunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadow-hunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he's willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her newfound powers to help save the Glass City -- whatever the cost? Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the final installment of the New York Times bestselling trilogy The Mortal Instruments.

This is the third book in the Mortal Instruments series. The way the perspective change from Clary to Jace and back was not confusing, as some stories can be. The imagery of the glass city is beautiful. The world of the Downworlders and Shadowhunters and how they must learn to live together to save everyone. I absolutely loved this. I don't know where they are going to go from here but I can't wait to read the next book in the series, City of Fallen Angels.

Publisher: McElderry

ISBN: 1416972250

Pages: 576

Series: Mortal Instruments

Volume: 3

Dayhunter by Jocelynn Drake

Genre: Urban Fantasy; Vampires & Hunters

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: A new day dawns blood red… A master of fire, Mira is the last hope for the world. For centuries she has secretly enforced the history-altering edicts of the Triad. Now she and her unlikely ally – the human vampire hunter, Danaus – have come to Venice, home of the nightwalker rulers. But there is no safety in the ancient city, for the threat of conflict is in the wind… with unholy alliances and earth-shattering betrayals taking hideous form in the shadows. Banished for eons beyond the world’s boundaries, the malevolent nature prepare to feed once again upon a vulnerable earth – and treachery is opening wide the portal that will enable their dread re-emergence. The great battle that has always been Mira’s destiny is looming, and she must remain powerful in the face of a shocking revelation: that Danaus, the only creature she dares to trust, is something more than the man he claims to be…

                                               

This is the second book in the Dark Days series. The best way to read this is right after reading the first book. Because there is little time from where the one ended to the beginning of this one. Mira is a spit fire as always. I did feel for her when she did the two things she swore that she’d never do. But it made a great conflict. Meeting the Coven reminded me of every nightmare about vampires that I know about. It was great creepy factor to the whole story. I am very curious if in the next book we will learn more about Mira’s past. Or if Mira is ever going to tell Danaus what he truly is. I loved it when they talk as they have their understanding and yet they are becoming friends. I can’t wait to read the next one in this edge of your seat story, Dawnbreaker.

Publisher: EOS

ISBN: 0061542830

Pages: 368

Series: Dark Days

Volume: 2

City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

Genre: Young Adult

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy; Angels, Demons, Vampires, Werewolves, Hunters

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a friend. But the Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go -- especially her handsome, infuriating, newfound brother, Jace. And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil -- and also her father. To complicate matters, someone in New York City is murdering Downworlder children. Is Valentine behind the killings -- and if he is, what is he trying to do? When the second of the Mortal Instruments, the Soul-Sword, is stolen, the terrifying Inquisitor arrives to investigate and zooms right in on Jace. How can Clary stop Valentine if Jace is willing to betray everything he believes in to help their father?

This is the second book in the Mortal Instruments. Clary is standing on the edge trying to figure out if she really wants to be a part of the Shadowhunter world her mother has sheltered her from or just be normal. There is so much going on in this book that you just keep reading because it takes you on a ride. This one is just as good as the first one if not a little sadder. Clary not sure who she should be trusting. Jace becoming a more isolated by his own actions. While Simon and Clary explore their relationship with each other. The confrontation with Valentine made the climax of the story.  I can't wait to read City of Glass to see what will happen next.

Publisher: McElderry

ISBN: 1416972242

Pages: 496

Series: Mortal Instruments

Volume: 2

Nightwalker by Jocelynn Drake

Genre: Urban Fantasy; Vampires & Hunters

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: She rules the night… For centuries Mira has been a nightwalker – an unstoppable enforcer for a mysterious organization that manipulates earth-shaking events from the darkest shadows. But elemental mastery over fire sets her apart from others of her night-prowling breed…and may be all that prevents her doom. The foe she now faces is human: the vampire hunter called Danaus, who has already destroyed so many undead. For Mira, the time has come to hunt … or be hunted.

Mira is one of my favorite kinds of characters. She is very dynamic and makes it so that the story can bloom. And the way this is written you have no chance to even guess what is truly happening because when you think you know everything about the characters they turn around and do something totally different. I love that it keeps you on your toes. Danaus is so mysterious and tortured. His racism towards vampires is quite epic. The line that Mira and him draw is a very unlikely pairing but they make a great team. I love how they both think alike in their fighting. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series, Daywalker.

Publisher: EOS

ISBN: 0061542776

Pages: 384

Series: Dark Days

Volume: 1

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

Genre: Young Adult

Sub Genre: Urban Fantasy; Angels, Demons, Vampires, Werewolves, Hunters

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Their hidden world is about to be revealed…When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Clary knows she should call the police, but it's hard to explain a murder when the body disappears into thin air and the murderers are invisible to everyone but Clary. Equally startled by her ability to see them, the murderers explain themselves as Shadowhunters: a secret tribe of warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. Within twenty-four hours, Clary’s mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a grotesque demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know…

This is the begining of the Mortal Instruments series. The character of Clary is a damsel in distress but with a twist. She isn’t as in distress as she believes. As she is learning about this whole other side of the world that only a few people know about. The story is a page turner. I loved how you learn about the people that have always been in Clary’s life that are a part of this mysterious world. Jace is one of my favorite characters. The relationship between Jace and Clary doesn’t start out very well, but over time they grows and gets closer and closer. This is a great beginning and as many of you know will be in theaters soon. I can't wait to see it and read the next book in the series, City of Ashes.

Publisher: McElderry

ISBN: 1416955070

Pages: 512

Series: Mortal Instruments

Volume: 1

Reign Fall by Michelle Rowen

Genre: Young Adult

Sub Genre: Paranormal Romance; Urban Romance; Demons, Magic, Shadows, Demon Princess, Hunters, Dragons, Faeries

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Back Cover: Prophesies, demon slayers, dragons, homework… It’s going to be a hell of a week!

It’s been a dangerous ride for Nikki Donovan since she first learned she’s a demon princess. And the ride isn’t over yet! She’s just found out that her best friend is a demon slayer in training, one who doesn’t know that Nikki is exactly the prey she’s sworn to hunt. Nikki’s demon king father has signed her up for lessons in how to master her erratic half-demon powers, and that’s on top of her regular homework! Also, she’s torn between two boys—Rhys, the faery king she’s prophesied to marry, and Michael, a Shadow whom she’s forbidden to love. To top it all off, a dark force is haunting Nikki, something mysterious and evil that wants the demon princess dead…but who—or what—is it?

This is the third book in the Demon Princess series. Nikki is dealing with her best friend being a demon slayer. Rhys still hanging about, while Michael hasn't been around in a little while. When Nikki is summoned to her father she starts to take lessons on using her powers. Nikki is still a sassy minded character. Dealing with all her friends and missing Michael. While also dealing with her understanding of Rhys. I really like this series. The plot isn't predictable, keeping you on your toes. I can't wait to read the next book in this series, Reign Storm.

Publisher: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform

ISBN: 978-1468064001

Pages: 282

Series: Demon Princess

Volume: 3