NA Book Review: Chase Me by Tessa Bailey

Title: Chase Me

Author: Tessa Bailey

Series: Broke and Beautiful #1

Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance

Publisher: Avon Impulse 

Pub Date: March 17, 2015 

Pages: 272

My Copy: Paperback that I bought.

Book Summary:

College drop-out, Roxy Cumberland, moved to New York with dreams of becoming an actress, but her dwindling bank account is quickly putting the kibosh on that fantasy. To make some quick cash, she signs up to perform singing telegrams. Her first customer is a gorgeous, cocky Manhattan trust-funder if she ever laid eyes on one. And what could be more humiliating than singing an ode to his junk, courtesy of his last one night stand? Maybe the fact that she’s dressed in a giant, pink bunny costume...

After a night out to celebrate winning his last case, lawyer Louis McNally II isn’t prepared for the pounding in his head or the rabbit serenading him from the front door. But the sassy wit and sexy voice of the girl behind the mask intrigues him, and one look at her stunning face—followed by a mind-blowing kiss against his doorjamb—leaves Louis wanting more.

Roxy doesn’t need a spoiled rich boy who’s had everything in life handed to him on a Tiffany platter. But there’s more to Louis than his sexy surface and he’s determined to make Roxy see it...even if it means chasing her all over NYC.

Book Review:

This was a great book to read. The characters of Roxy and Louis just have personalities that sparkle and their chemistry right from the start is electric. The humor was one of the things that I immediately loved about this book so very much.

I thought that the way they meet is so funny. Roxy is struggling to make ends meet after she is nearly out of money and gets paid to dress up as a singing rabbit after someone wants to piss Louis off. Louis finds this singing bunny and wants to know who is behind the bunny mask. When he does he is immediately attracted to this woman. This woman is interesting at least to him. Louis wants to know who this woman really is.

One of the things that I like about Louis and Roxy is how honest they are about the reality of their lives, careers, and some other things that are going on with them. The thing that I love about Louis is how determined he is to find this woman. Also the fact that he likes doing pro-bono work as a lawyer and wants to do more of it. He thinks that it’s important to do good things as a human being. I totally found him to be a very strong character with some very interesting facets of his personality.

Also Roxy is struggling with her own career. Her career is not going the way that she thought it would. She is also struggling with her finances in a bit of a freefall. So of course she finds a new place to live courtesy of a woman who is looking for two new roommates. The place is only $200 bucks which is quite a steal in NYC (Highly unrealistic though, so just go with it.) I like how she manages to find that things start looking up. I also like how Louis is looking for this woman and he finds Roxy through some begging of a former one night hookup. I like how even though they might not have anything in common, their chemistry just sizzles through out the book.

I totally love how their relationship starts, grows, and gets more interesting and complex. There are the scenes which seem so hot between them. The sex scenes were utterly stunningly some of the best I’ve ever read. You get that there is lust, attraction and a realism of these two individuals who are both driven but in different ways. The way they both grow together as a couple and individuals was great. I also like how they find support from each other when they need it the most was really good. I thought it was interesting how people from two different backgrounds could work in  the most unexpected ways. This was a solid relationship. Their careers are also interesting and their paths seem to be on different trajectories, but  they feel like things are going to work out in some way, but it does in a way neither expected.

This book was very short, and I thought it could have been longer, but I totally enjoyed it in so many ways. The two characters were awesomely written. A wonderful new adult romance. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

Rating:

4.5 Hearts

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A lost ancient civilization and the tomb of a legendary king lie buried beneath centuries of ash on the volcanic planet Thror, but that’s not the only reason sixteen-year-old Carter has tricked her Archaeology of Outer Space class into coming here. Her best friend Conrad has just disappeared on a trip to Thror, leaving behind little more than a broken vintage camera. The strange and disturbing photographs she manages to extract make her suspect Conrad’s disappearance is somehow connected to the hidden tomb of the last king of Thror.

Unfortunately, the ludicrously over-friendly ‘Furry Giants’ who have taken over the planet’s barren surface would rather offer her cheap souvenirs than answers, and the local officials insist they have no record of Conrad’s existence. Inspired by fear for Conrad’s life and the chance to make the greatest archaeological discovery of the century, Carter and her friends follow Conrad’s footsteps deep into the mountains of Thror’s forbidden Black Zone and launch an illicit excavation. Coded messages, stunning ancient ruins, and clues left by Conrad himself begin to surface as the young archaeologists fall victim to an alarming series of accidents staged by the increasingly hostile Furry Giants. Piecing together a history of dictatorship, terrorism and disguise, Carter glimpses the horrors beyond Thror’s flamboyant façade and startling revelations about the friend she thought she knew. The masks of Thror hide devastating secrets, and the golden tomb buried deep in the frozen core may claim the lives of everyone she loves.

Digging in the Stars by Katherine Blakeney Publication Date:  March 28, 2017 Publisher:  Blaze Publishing

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Katherine Blakeney is an author and filmmaker with a BFA in Stop Motion Animation from the School of Visual Arts in New York and a PhD in Film Studies from the University of Edinburgh (Scotland, UK). Raised by an Egyptologist mother, she grew up among museums and excavation sites, where she developed an unhealthy fascination with ancient art and mythology. She divides her time between bringing 12”-tall people to life in her studio in Edinburgh, excavating ancient tombs in the Egyptian desert, and researching Gothic literary monsters in silent film. She has published numerous articles on film and archaeology and her independent short films have screened at various international film festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe.

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UF Book Review: Pocket Full of Tinder by Jill Archer

Title: Pocket Full of Tinder

Author: Jill Archer

Series: Noon Onyx #4

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Publisher: ACE/ROC

Pub Date: December 15, 2016

Pages: 362

My Copy: Courtesy of NetGalley and Publisher

Book Summary:

Noon Onyx is back! In this long-awaited fourth installment, Jill Archer returns readers to the dangerous world of Halja, where demons, angels, and humans coexist in an uneasy state of détente. 

Maegester-in-Training Noon Onyx feels like she’s done it all – mastered fiery magic, become an adept fighter, learned the law, killed countless demons, and survived having her heart broken by both love and an arrow, but now she’ll face her greatest challenge yet…

Far to the north lies an outpost famous for its unrest – Rockthorn Gorge. The town’s patron has specifically requested Noon’s help. Her assignment? Help the neophyte demon lord build his fiefdom and keep what’s his. The problem? Lord Aristos – Noon’s new employer – is her erstwhile lover, Ari Carmine, the aforementioned heart breaker. And the number one thing he wants is her.

When Rockthorn Gorge’s viaduct is destroyed by Displodo, an enigmatic bomber, killing a dozen settlers and wounding scores more, Noon sets off early to aid in the search and rescue. Ari is listed among the missing and the suspects are legion. But Noon’s search is just the beginning. Her journey forces Noon to confront not only those she loves, but also enemies hell-bent on destroying them. 

Book Review:

Noon Onyx is one character who never fails to disappoint. I totally found this book to be one of the best in the series so far. Noon has to deal with a new assignment. Plus not to mention Ari, requested that she be sent to this place. So this makes things much more interesting between the two of them as they were once romantically involved.

I love how that this book starts. We get to see some of Ari’s point of view and how he sees the world. Not to mention being a drakon makes things much more interesting as he sees things differently. This was interesting. Love the conversation between his adoptive mother Joy and him and how they are talking about Noon. I thought their perspectives were interesting. Joy warned him not to keep secrets and that was what broke them up. So of course things happen that are going to bring them back together.

The fact that Noon is sent to Rockthorn Gorge’s to help Ari deal with the problem of the dam, also there are a lot of new characters who want to stop the dam or have their own motivations for wanting the dam. You never really know who is on which side. I thought that the relationship between Noon and Ari was so much more intense than before. Also the fact that they have to deal with other individuals who are upset that they didn’t get the patronship, or the dam finished or not finished the dam.

The dam creates a great opportunity for a lot of things. Rock thorn Gorge is really different from any other place that we have been. I like that we are getting a change of scenery and that makes this book much more interesting and also the fact that we get some new characters. Some of the other characters cause Noon some grief and make her look at things differently. Really found Noon’s new guardian Angel Fara a bit annoying at times.

This book takes on a lot of different twists and turns. Plus there is something tragic that happens. It really makes you cry at times. We also learn who was trying to hurt the dam and stop it. It was a big twist and one that you never expected. I really feel bad for Noon as there will never be another chance with her and Ari. I literally cried when Ari died. This wasn’t supposed to happen. It was like my heart got ripped out. 

What happens next is a surprise as the council decides to give Noon a patronship to the worst slum. So her next journey will be how to govern. This will be an interesting journey and development for her character.

Rating:

Four Hearts

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Book Review: Crazy is My Superpower by AJ Mendez Brooks

Title: Crazy is My Superpower

Author: AJ Mendez Brooks

Genre: Autobiography, Wrestling

Publisher: Penguin Random House

Pub Date: April 4, 2017

Pages: 304

My Copy: Hardcover that I bought

Book Summary:

Recently retired WWE superstar AJ Brooks is a powerhouse strong, quirky, and totally confident. But that wasn't always the case. Growing up, AJ was a quiet girl trying to act normal when she felt anything but. As her family struggled with drug addiction, poverty, and mental illness, she found escape through comic books and video games, inspired by the tough and unconventional female characters. It wasn't until she discovered the WWE that she learned superheroes could be real. 

Determined to become the superhero she d always needed, AJ trained and sacrificed for years to finally achieve her dream. Yet, she quickly faced industry pressure to play the role of the damsel in distress and dress more provocatively to cater to male fans. But she fought back and created an ass-kicking alter ego that was a genuine representation of herself: nerdy, enthusiastic, and a little bit crazy.

With humor and tremendous heart, AJ opens up for the first time about her harrowing struggle to understand her demons and gain control over her life. What most people view as a hardship, AJ embraced as inspiration for her superhero persona.

Book Review:

A totally unique look at one of the most interesting World Wrestling Entertainment female superstars. AJ Lee, was one of those people who you wouldn’t expect to be a wrestler, given all the things she had to overcome.

One of the things I like is how we get to hear her tell the story of her upbringing an it was quite a chaotic, but filled with love as she talks about her family. She grew up as one of three children who had parents that were very young when they got married and always seem to struggle. There was a lot about her upbringing in this book and how chaotic it was, but there was a sense that they were a family and had to stick together. Having two siblings made things even more interesting.

Also really like how she explains how she and her parents were like gypsies moving around. Her parents were always struggling to find work and keep steady jobs as they were trying to find a place to live. Things would get bad as well. Plus the way she grew up was chaotic. Her relationship with her siblings was interesting as all siblings love each other, but fight. I also like how she describes certain events as when she is young, how the relationships were and how even getting along with her classmates at different schools was.

I like the fact that we do get to talk about things such as mental health and how sometimes we don’t talk about it, because we don’t view it as something is wrong. Plus she also talks about how one day her and her brother Robbie were watching WWF at the time, now WWE and how she said that she wanted to be a superstar and her mother said “That’s a not a real job”. I thought that this was an interesting book. Also the fact that AJ was a real trouble maker, not really but got into some fights. So things were not always easy. We also get to see some of her up and downs along with her parents.

Also at one point, they were in Puerto Rico, living with their father’s parents. I thought that this seemed like a period of two years that they were in a pretty good situation. They got to have some sort of stability and then they suddenly decided to go back to the states where things got a little bit more chaotic. I like how we seem to be right back where they were. Also, there was an incident where AJ and her sister Erica got into a fight and AJ’s head got split open and her mother just said to put a towel on it. AJ could have died because head injuries are something you don’t mess with. Her mother was not in the right state of mind at the time.

We learn about what happened during high school and how she was working a job along with her brother and sister. Also when her brother graduated High School, he went into the Armed Forces. So that made things very different as the family dynamic changed. Now it was Erica, AJ and their parents. AJ was also an excellent student and had straight A’s. So she had her dream of going to NYU and we all know that school is really expensive as she uses in really colorful language. Also things happen that put her going to her dream school in danger, but she manages to get the money to afford the tuition. I thought it was a great thing that her classmates did after her mother used the money to pay the rent.

Also when she gets into NYU, she starts to realize that something might be off, and starts seeing a shrink. Right about this time her mother also starts to feel like she needs help as well and overdoses and it’s a scary thing when your life feels like just when you are dealing with your own issues, someone else also is needing your help. So of course after she gets the medicine and some help, she realizes that her mother needs her and drops out of NYU and also starts to seriously think about pursuing professional wrestling.

I really found the last part of this book about her wrestling to be really interesting and much more dynamic. She is pursuing her dreams. Working towards a goal makes her feel really good. Not to mention, getting your body to take bumps and being told that you are too tiny and demure looking to compete. Yet she does it. It takes her a few years before she reaches WWE and we get to hear how she met her friends and co-workers. She talks about Daniel Bryan and CM Punk, real name Phil Brooks, (who ironically is now her husband). These stories were interesting. I like how she talks about how wrestling went for. There were a lot of stories and people she met.

This autobiography was excellent. It dealt with a lot of issues. One of the things this book talks about is mental illness and doesn’t sugar coat it. I think if you ever feel overwhelmed or something is wrong, talk to somebody, because chances are, you are not alone and sometimes getting help can save your life.

Rating:

4.5 Hearts