All You Desire by Kirsten Miller

All you Desire By Kristen Miller
Published by Razor Bill
pages- 423
released on August 9, 2011
Second book in The Eternal Ones series
genre- paranormal/fantasy
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rating-4

Haven Moore and Iain Morrow have been living a blissful life in Rome, an ocean way from the Ouroboros Society and its diabolical leader. But paradise is not to last. The mysterious disappearance of Haven's best friend, Beau, sends the pair running back to New York, where they encounter the Horae, an underground group of women who have spent centuries scheming to destroy Adam Rosier. Only they can help Haven uncover the secret to Beau's whereabouts in one of her past lives. But their help comes at a price: Haven must infiltrate the Ouroboros Society, charm Adam Rosier, and lure him into a trap. It's a plan the Horae believe will save the world-but Haven and Iain fear that it may destroy the happiness they've been chasing for two thousand years

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First off- this was totally unrelated, but last year I won an Ipod Nano, from my schools library, and it came with The Eternal Ones audio book pre-downloaded on it, which I listened to in a myriad of passing periods and track meets. Any way, I just remembered that there was a sequel to it, and when I picked it up the first thing I though was Ian is spelled like Iain? wth? I am seriously glad that I listened to the audio book, because I swear to god I would have pronounced his name like Eye-Anne, or e-aine or something crazy like that, and then would have been majorly confused when I found out the truth of his name. (and on an even more out there note, I read the first 3 twilight books pronouncing carlisle as car-el-stie.  I have no clue why. then when I saw the movie, I was like O.o)

Anyway, back to the book.... The eternal ones series is definitely a good love story. And there are a lot of other aspects of it that i love. The book captivated me, and was surprisingly, much better then the first. The characterization deepened, and i got to know much more about Beau, Iain, Adam (whom I started to actually like...) and even Haven herself. Along with the new plot came a slew of new characters including the eccentric actors and oborous members instructed to lead Haven around NYC Alex and Calum, along with their brooding friend Owen.

And more then that Both the Oborous Society and the Horae sisters are both vying for Havens attention. The Oborous want to suck haven into their cult like society, and the Horae want Haven to lure Adam to his death. Haven pretends to be falling for Adam, meanwhile getting information about who may have taken beau. I think that the plot was much better in this book the the last. Haven and Iain's relationship was sort of different. Haven and Iain were -for the most part- past there honeymoon stage and onto their story.
and it ended in a place where I was itching for the next one, It dosn't happen often that a book without a cliff hanger ending occupies my attention this much. I think the third book comes out around next august, and cant wait!

Have a wonderful week!
Dana

Seizure By Kathy Reichs

Seizure by Kathy Reichs
Published by razor bill
pages 491
release date Oct. 18, 2011
second book in the Virals series
genre- Mystery/action
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Rating- 4

Ever since Tory Brennan and her friends rescued Cooper, a kidnapped wolf pup with a rare strain of canine parvovirus, they've turned from regular kids into a crime-solving pack. But now the very place that brought them together - the Loggerhead Island Research Institute - is out of funding and will have to shut down. That is, unless the Virals can figure out a way to save it. 

So when Tory learns of an old Charleston legend about a famous she-pirate, Anne Bonney, whose fortune was never found, she can't believe her luck - buried treasure is exactly what she needs to save the Institute on Loggerhead! Trouble is, she and her friends aren't the only ones looking for it. And this time, the Virals' special powers may not be enough to dig them out of trouble . . .

The Viral's series is awesome and seizure is a great second. I think that its hard to start back up with the same series when you've tied a lot of the ends off, but i think Reiches did an excelent job! The mystery in Seizure was unique and incredable, and I have to give props to these mystery writers, some how they build up these seems that it seems they could never get out of, and in a series of strategic moves they solve every thing and it ends up all falling into place, awesome. The adventure was enthralling and the mystery was so twisty, always keeping me guessing. There was obviously lots of research and lots of effort put into the plot.

Tory was wonderful as always, stubborn but resourceful, and good at keeping her friends motivated. Shelton and Hi always make me laugh, and even brooding Ben made me smile. There was a little bit of romance goting on between Tory and Ben, Tory and Jason, and maybe even Tory and Chance? (lol, go tory! even if she is literally the only girl on the island :D )

I also like the supernatural aspects of Virals, How tory and her friends have enhanced abilities, It took a normal story and gave it a great edge, It reminds me of Max ride and is just super entertaining. I like watching tory and her friends figure out how to control things and is what really makes the book spectacular.

and of course the ending was great, and a book is ruined if it has a bad ending. It tied things up, but im sure that there will be more novels in the series. I love how each book has kind of a different story line, theres no cliff hanger endings, which is nice for a change. and I'll totally read the next ones.

happy Monday!
dana