Review: Black Bird of the Gallows by Meg Kassel @MegKassel

Black Bird of the Gallows
by Meg Kassel
YA Paranormal Romance
Released September 5, 2017
by Entangled Teen

Blurb via Goodreads:

A simple but forgotten truth: Where harbingers of death appear, the morgues will soon be full.

Angie Dovage can tell there’s more to Reece Fernandez than just the tall, brooding athlete who has her classmates swooning, but she can’t imagine his presence signals a tragedy that will devastate her small town. When something supernatural tries to attack her, Angie is thrown into a battle between good and evil she never saw coming. Right in the center of it is Reece—and he’s not human. 

What's more, she knows something most don't. That the secrets her town holds could kill them all. But that’s only half as dangerous as falling in love with a harbinger of death.

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Meg Kassel is an author of paranormal and speculative books for young adults. A New Jersey native, Meg graduated from Parson's School of Design and worked as a graphic designer before embracing her true passion, writing. She now lives in a log house in the Maine woods with her family, and is busy at work on her next novel. A fan of ’80s cartoons, original Netflix series, daydreaming, and ancient mythology, Meg has always been fascinated and inspired by the fantastic, the creepy, and the futuristic. When she’s not writing, Meg is reading, hanging out with her husband and daughter, hiding her peanut butter cups, or walking her rescue mutt, Luna. She is a two-time finalist and the 2016 YA winner of the RWA Golden Heart© contest. Her debut novel, Black Bird of the Gallows, releases fall of 2017.

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My Review

I have to give the utmost props to Meg Kassel for this debut novel. I had to go back and double check that I had read that right... that this is her debut novel. It absolutely blew me away. 

Kassel has a beautiful way about her story. The words breeze by on the pages, so easy to read and become engulfed in. I couldn't put it down. 

Not only were the characters some of my favorite that I've read lately, they stuck with me long after I finished this novel. The mythological aspect of the plot transported me to this world that I didn't know existed and I wanted more of. 

Beautifully crafted, completely transfixing.... I couldn't put this one down. I'll be buying a few paperback or hardcover copies for my student's library in my classroom. I have several students in mind that I know will absolutely love this novel. 

The ease with which I was sucked into this novel reminded me of the first time I read Shelly Crane's Significance Series, JL Armentrout's Lux Series, and Amy Bartol's Premonition Series. 

I can't say enough about how much I loved this novel. 

Overall, huge 5 stars (Amazing Debut!) 

Cover: BEAUTIFUL! 5 Stars
Characters: 5 Stars
Plot: 5 Stars <-- I LOVED the world building - the Harbingers, the Beekeepers, the Other characters... Amazing creativity
Climax: ACK! I was petrified! 5 Stars
Ending: 5 Stars! Thank goodness that this one ended on a high note! I was so worried that I went through the entire novel only to be sad by the ending but it lived up to my expectations! 

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I am ridiculously excited to bring you the Release Day Launch for Jennifer L. Armentrout's OPPOSITION! 

OPPOSITION is a young adult Paranormal Romance being published by Entangled Teen and the fifth book in her LUX Series!

 

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About OPPOSITION:

Katy knows the world changed the night the Luxen came. She can't believe Daemon welcomed his race or stood by as his kind threatened to obliterate every last human and hybrid on Earth. But the lines between good and bad have blurred, and love has become an emotion that could destroy her—could destroy them all. Daemon will do anything to save those he loves, even if it means betrayal. They must team with an unlikely enemy if there is any chance of surviving the invasion. But when it quickly becomes impossible to tell friend from foe, and the world is crumbling around them, they may lose everything— even what they cherish most—to ensure the survival of their friends…and mankind. War has come to Earth. And no matter the outcome, the future will never be the same for those left standing.  

 Katy I still stared at Daemon, completely aware that everyone else except him was watching me. Closely. But why wouldn’t he look at me? A razor-sharp panic clawed at my insides. No. This couldn’t be happening. No way.
My body was moving before I even knew what I was doing. From the corner of my eye, I saw Dee shake her head and one of the Luxen males step forward, but I was propelled by an inherent need to prove that my worst fears were not coming true. After all, he’d healed me, but then I thought of what Dee had said, of how Dee had behaved with me. What if Daemon was like her? Turned into something so foreign and cold? He would’ve healed me just to make sure he was okay. I still didn’t stop.
 Please, I thought over and over again. Please. Please. Please. On shaky legs, I crossed the long room, and even though Daemon hadn’t seemed to even acknowledge my existence, I walked right up to him, my hands trembling as I placed them on his chest. “Daemon?” I whispered, voice thick. His head whipped around, and he was suddenly staring down at me. Our gazes collided once more, and for a second I saw something so raw, so painful in those beautiful eyes. And then his large hands wrapped around my upper arms. The contact seared through the shirt I wore, branding my skin, and I thought—I expected—that he would pull me against him, that he would embrace me, and even though nothing would be all right, it would be better. Daemon’s hands spasmed around my arms, and I sucked in an unsteady breath. His eyes flashed an intense green as he physically lifted me away from him, setting me back down a good foot back. I stared at him, something deep in my chest cracking. “Daemon?” He said nothing as he let go, one finger at a time, it seemed, and his hands slid off my arms. He stepped back, returning his attention to the man behind the desk. “So . . . awkward,” murmured the redhead, smirking. I was rooted to the spot in which I stood, the sting of rejection burning through my skin, shredding my insides like I was nothing more than papier-mâché. “I think someone was expecting more of a reunion,” the Luxen male behind the desk said, his voice ringing with amusement. “What do you think, Daemon?” One shoulder rose in a negligent shrug. “I don’t think anything.” My mouth opened, but there were no words. His voice, his tone, wasn’t like his sister’s, but like it had been when we first met. He used to speak to me with barely leashed annoyance, where a thin veil of tolerance dripped from every word.The rift in my chest deepened.
For the hundredth time since the Luxen arrived, Sergeant Dasher’s warning came back to me. What side would Daemon and his family stand on? A shudder worked its way down my spine. I wrapped my arms around myself, unable to truly process what had just happened. “And you?” the man asked. When no one answered, he tried again. “Katy?” I was forced to look at him, and I wanted to shrink back from his stare. “What?” I was beyond caring that my voice broke on that one word. The man smiled as he walked around the desk. My gaze flickered over to Daemon as he shifted, drawing the attention of the beautiful redhead. “Were you expecting a more personal greeting?” he asked. “Perhaps something more intimate?” I had no idea how to answer. I felt like I’d fallen into the rabbit hole, and warnings were firing off left and right. Something primal inside me recognized that I was surrounded by predators. Don't miss the books that started it all...

   

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Jennifer L. Armentrout: # 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV. She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

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Review & Guest Post: Sun Damage (Sunshine #3) by Nikki Rae!

Sun Damaged

Sunshine #3

by Nikki Rae

YA PNR

Published March 28, 2014

*ARC obtained directly from the author in exchange for an honest review*

Synopsis via Goodreads:

     Life wasn't what Sophie was expecting, so why should death be any different?
     She’s come back from swimming between the two, and every problem she left is still there. And then some.
     There’s the human world, where she has a brother on the verge of ruins, band mates all set to go on tour, and people she thought she wouldn't be seeing for a long time showing up.
     Then there’s her new world, where she’s seeing and hearing things that should not be heard or seen.   Where Myles knows more about her than she could have ever guessed. She still doesn't know exactly why  Michael is tormenting her, but somehow, everything is connected.
     The monsters are closing in on all sides and the question is, will Sophie be able to defeat them before it all ends?

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Nikki Rae is a student and writer who lives in New Jersey. She is an independent author and has appeared numerously on Amazon Best Seller lists. She is the author of The Sunshine Series and concentrates on making her imaginary characters as real as possible. She writes mainly dark, scary, romantic tales, but she’ll try anything once. When she is not writing, reading, or thinking, you can find her spending time with animals, drawing in a quiet corner, or studying people. Closely.

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One question people ask me most often is something like, “Whoa, you write books AND you’re in school? Why? How do you even do that?” People think I have these magical powers, or that my talent comes so easily that I don’t even have to think about it, but I don’t really think I’m all that special. 

Writing for me has always been a hobby and something I’ve loved and needed to do. I would write even if no one wanted to read what I wrote, but I think for a lot of writers, you don’t feel like you’re doing much besides sitting around with a notebook or laptop unless someone is reading your work. 

Like a lot of Indie authors, I tried to go the traditional route with my book, and when that didn’t work, I found that independently publishing my books was the best option and the best way to have the maximum amount of people read them in the most immediate way possible.

I guess I could have waited until I was done with school to do all of this. I know a lot of students who don’t have all of this “extra” stuff going on who struggle with juggling their classes and getting assignments in on time. I honestly don’t have a huge reason why I wanted to self publish now except for the fact that I knew if I waited, I probably wouldn’t have done it. I also was just tired of people asking me what I was writing and having no easy way of reading it for themselves. Self Publishing seemed like a logical solution.

 

That isn’t to say it’s easy. I spend most of my free time working on books, editing, and promoting. 

However, I like all of these things. I like talking to readers and bloggers and other writers. I’ve met people and made friends that I wouldn’t have otherwise made if I hadn’t done this. There are so many rewarding aspects of this part of my life that it keeps me doing it, despite going to school and working and trying to split my time between everything. I honestly couldn’t ask for more.

Make sure you go back & see my reviews for books 1 & 2 PLUS my interview with Nikki!!! She's just an all around awesome college student by day / author by...well, every other time she can fit it in ;)

Ahhh... sigh... another Sophie & Myles epic story. Love, love, love these characters & this story. We were left with a huge cliffhanger at the end of the last novel so I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one! Loved it.

Sophie's life definitely took an even more difficult path... I can hear you saying now, "Wait? How is that possible? Girl couldn't even go in the sun before? How can it get much worse?" Ha. Well, yea. I thought that too. But this story's ending definitely wasn't a cake walk. She ended up having to deal with an even great issue at hand, life changing and all, plus she had to try to find a way to calm her inner battles when it came to Myles. Decisions, decision.

This story, more so than the others, definitely has a more.... half glass empty... type feel too it. Everything just seems so dreary for the longest time because Sophie is constantly raging an inner battle about her life. Plus, she's disconnected from her bandmates/friends. And she's definitely disconnected with Myles. When things begin to finally reconcile, the book took on a much more lighter tone and was soooooo easy to read. I kept flipping pages and eating up the words.

The plot has several different climaxes, one in particular where they were trying to get away from a certain someone...and a certain someone surprised us all and helped by... Well, crap. No spoilers! :) I was definitely surprised by a few character revelations! Completely changed the way I looked at a certain someone.

Overall, I loved this finale for the Sunshine Series. I have to admit, I'm a little on the fence about the epilogue because I'm just not quite sure how I feel about it. I didn't NOT like it. I just simply said, "Hm. Alright. Well, that's that then."

So, great ending to a trilogy & I'll truly miss reading about these characters! I'm sad to see it end but happy that I was able to take the journey with Sophie!! Definitely recommend this series to anyone looking for a vampire novel that's definitely different than the average vamp tale.


Overall Rating: 4 Stars
Cover Rating: 5 Huge Stars <-- This series has the most amazing covers! Loveeeee them!
Characters: 5 Stars
Plot: 4 Stars
Climax: 4 Stars
Ending: 4 Stars

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Stone Cold Touch

The Dark Elements #2

by Jennifer Armentrout

YA Paranormal Romance

Expected publication date: October 2014 (published by Harlequin Teen)

Synopsis:

Every touch has its price Layla Shaw is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life—no easy task for a seventeen-year-old who’s pretty sure things can’t get worse. Her impossibly gorgeous best friend, Zayne, is forever off-limits thanks to the mysterious powers of her soul-stealing kiss. The Warden clan that has always protected her is suddenly keeping dangerous secrets. And she can barely think about Roth, the wickedly hot demon prince who understood her in ways no one else could. But sometimes rock bottom is only the beginning. Because suddenly Layla’s powers begin to evolve, and she’s offered a tantalizing taste of what has always been forbidden. Then, when she least expects it, Roth returns, bringing news that could change her world forever. She’s finally getting what she always wanted, but with hell literally breaking loose and the body count adding up, the price may be higher than Layla is willing to pay… "Constantly entertaining...the narrative sizzles with as much tension as romance." —Kirkus Reviews on White Hot Kiss

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One kiss could be the last. Seventeen-year-old Layla just wants to be normal. But with a kiss that kills anything with a soul, she's anything but normal. Half demon, half gargoyle, Layla has abilities no one else possesses. Raised among the Wardens—a race of gargoyles tasked with hunting demons and keeping humanity safe—Layla tries to fit in, but that means hiding her own dark side from those she loves the most. Especially Zayne, the swoon-worthy, incredibly gorgeous and completely off-limits Warden she's crushed on since forever. Then she meets Roth—a tattooed, sinfully hot demon who claims to know all her secrets. Layla knows she should stay away, but she's not sure she wants to—especially when that whole no-kissing thing isn't an issue, considering Roth has no soul. But when Layla discovers she's the reason for the violent demon uprising, trusting Roth could not only ruin her chances with Zayne…it could brand her a traitor to her family. Worse yet, it could become a one-way ticket to the end of the world.

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  # 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV. She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins. 

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Open Heart Chronicles Blog Tour - Consequence by Shelly Crane!!

Consequence

A Significance Novella

by Shelly Crane

YA PNR

Published 2/14/14

Blurb:

Maggie and Caleb are married, leaders of their people, parents to their children, and happier than they ever dreamed, even with the visions they saw of it to prove it so. The council is still rebelling against Maggie’s changes, but this time it’s different. It’s almost as if something…or someone is behind them, pulling the strings and making decisions for them.

And Maggie is having strange visions that only she can see, leaving Caleb helpless to help her. But when her visions start to warn her that their daughter, Ava, will one day be in danger, they’ll do anything it takes to find out what’s going on and how to stop it, even paying a visit to a previous Visionary.

Maggie and Caleb must find out who or what is behind it all and stop them before Maggie is one vision too late.

Character Interview with Caleb and Maggie:

"Hi! Thanks for letting Caleb and I stop by your place today. We're in a hurry - you know, Visionary Champion business and all, but I told Caleb we absolutely had to make time and stop by today to say thank you for helping with the release of Mrs.Crane's new Significance book. Right, baby?"

Caleb gives Maggie an adoring look. "Of course, baby."

Maggie smiles and nudges him arm. "Don't make me all swoony , Jacobson."

Caleb chuckles and puts his arm around her shoulder, bringing her close and kissing her temple. "I'll behave if you will," he says low. He looks up at the blogger whose stunned and waiting patiently. "Go ahead and ask whatever you like."

Most romantic gesture you've done for each other?

Maggie: I'd have to say when he went to so much trouble to secretly replace the star bracelet. He's done a ton of amazing things, but knowing how much that meant to me and trying to surprise me was super sweet.

Caleb: The wedding vows she wrote for me and the way she wrote them. Hands down.

Favorite qualities about one another?

Maggie: I love how he always thinks about me - about how I'll react or what I'll want or think about things. His being so considerate is my favorite thing.

Caleb: Maggie is amazing. She goes with the flow and is such a good person without even trying to be. And she's an amazing mother. That's two things, but oh well.

Let's be honest now...most annoying trait about each other?

Caleb: *laughs loudly* She puts the empty milk carton back in the fridge. Every time.

Maggie: *nudges his gut with her elbow* He leaves wet towels on the bedroom floor.

Caleb: *scoffs* Never.

Maggie: *laughs* Oh, yes you do, Jacobson.

Caleb: *chuckles and kisses her forehead* Whatever you say, boss.

Do you have pet names? If so what are they?

Caleb: Jacobson. It's pretty hot.

Maggie: He calls me any and every endearment and they all make me melt. Baby is probably my favorite. But I also just love hearing my name come out of his mouth.

Caleb: *smiles a real smile* I knew that.

Ideal Valentine's Day date and/or gift?

Maggie and Caleb answer together: The beach.

Caleb: *laughs* If we could go and hang out at the beach all day and surf or just lay around, and then spend the night at the beach house together? That's a perfect day.

Maggie: Yeah, what he said. I'm still not that great at surfing, but it's fun having him teach me.

Caleb: And I love taking Maggie to new places to eat. She's open to trying to new things. I love that.

Maggie: I love letting you pick new foods for me. You do a good job.

Caleb: *smirks and rubs his thumb over Maggie's knuckles*

What is the simple most important thing in a relationship to be happy?

Caleb: Love - unconditional.

Maggie: Willingness to compromise.

Is there anything that you'd change if you could go back and do it all over again?

Caleb: *Looks at Maggie and shakes his head, bringing her wrist up to kiss her tattoo* Not. One. Single. Thing.

Maggie: *Bites her lip and looks at him* Never.

Okay, last question. Should fans of the Significance books read the new spin-off series with your daughter, Ava, that comes out this fall, Undeniably Chosen?

Maggie: Totally. Caleb and I will be in it a lot and if you're a fan of the new love feel of a book - when people first get together all that entails - you'll get plenty of that. Ava is a strong girl, but she's got a lot of rough stuff ahead for her. But there's a lot of good ahead of her, too.

Caleb: Absolutely. And you'll see what happens when someone messes with my girls. *Grins*

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Blast, Excerpt, Top 5: Deadly to Promise (Elemental Killers #2) by Mia Hoddell

Deadly to Promise 
(Elemental Killers #2)
by Mia Hoddell

Genre: YA/Romance/Paranormal/Fantasy

Blurb:

A broken promise is all it takes.

Becoming an E.K isn’t a choice for Serena – it’s a necessity to survive. To destroy the Elementals she has to leave her old life behind. She has to train and follow a strict regime. But with time against her, she has only a few weeks to master the skills Kai spent his whole life perfecting.

The knowledge passed down from her ancestors is crucial to the Elementals demise and the success of their mission. However, the path they must follow is lined with riddles, each more confusing than the next. It doesn’t matter how close to succeeding they get, it’s never enough. The Elementals are one step ahead at every revelation and that can only mean one thing – the E.Ks have a traitor among them.

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Excerpt

“Have you ever been swimming here?” I asked moving my head to watch his reaction as I brought my feet up out of the water and folded them beside me.

“Yeah, most summers when I came here. We all used to use it as a way to cool off or just have some fun in between training.”

“How about skinny dipping?” I asked my grin growing due to the thoughts running through my head.

“Why? You want to try it?” he challenged.

“Only if you go first,” I laughed but stopped instantly when he removed his shirt and tossed it behind us. My eyes widened in surprise and I started to regret my words. “You’re not being serious are you?” I stuttered as he pulled off his shoes, throwing them over to where his shirt was crumpled.

“You can’t chicken out now Rea. It was your idea,” he said smiling as he removed each sock, teasing me as they ended up with the rest of his discarded garments.

I just stared at him, my lips moving but not making a sound as I tried to find an excuse.

He laughed at me. “Relax Rea, I’m just teasing you. Well unless you’ve changed your mind. In that case I’m being deadly serious.” He had a cheeky grin on his face as he spoke and I pushed him hard, toppling him into the water below.

There was a lot of splashing but Kai surfaced finally, taking a deep breath as he flicked the hair out of his eyes. I was clutching my stomach in fits of laughter as I bent over. The shock on his face was priceless.

“Oh you are so dead Rea, so, so dead,” he said, his voice ragged as the cold water and shock affected his half naked body. I just continued to laugh as he floated in front of me, his head bobbing up and down in a comical way.

Deadly to Love (Elemental Killers #1)
by Mia Hoddell

Genre: YA/Romance/Paranormal/Fantasy
ASIN: B00BDQ3QGA
ISBN: 978-1-291-41025-9

Blurb

The world is dangerous – but love will kill you.
Little did Serena Jackson know that one simple, flirty remark to an anonymous guy online would lead to her world being changed forever.

She doesn’t know him, but inexplicably, is drawn. She knows it is wrong but she agrees to meet.

His real name is Kai. He is beautiful. And immediately Serena feels herself blindly falling for him even though she senses a lie. She knows he is hiding something and it terrifies her.

What she doesn’t realise is that her entire life has been built on secrets and lies. The people she loved left her in the dark for a reason.

She trusted them. She trusts Kai. But as he pulls her straight into the heart of the danger the lies and deadly secrets are revealed. They overwhelm her, and the person she once was no longer exists as she is thrown into a ruthless world of elemental forces. The price of truth is her life—and now the world wants her dead.

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“I couldn't put it down. So I finished it last night and all I can say is WOW! This book was amazing and different.” Brianna (Book Blogger)

“I loved how the author took a different approach to writing a love story in modern times with the paranormal element present. I thought it was absolutely wonderful and refreshing. Marvelous!” Kathy H (Amazon Reviewer)

“In the end I had fallen in love with this story…completely untraditional it was a very original idea, not to mention modern. This story had such a good plot and the story structure was sound.” Kacii – The Kooky Bookworm (Book Blogger)

Mia Hoddell lives in the UK with her family and two cats. She spends most of her time writing or reading and loves anything paranormal. Mia always had a love of writing but never reading. She was more interested in sports and hated sitting still - despite getting three poems published before the age of sixteen. Finally though, she found some novels that captured her interest and developed a love of reading which is now one of her favourite hobbies.

Mia began with poems before moving on to short stories. Although she enjoyed this, Mia found she had too much to tell with too little space, so later on she created her first series 'The Wanderer Trilogy' and from there other ideas have emerged. With a total of nine books planned at this moment, she is busy working on her second series 'Elemental Killers' before moving onto the next idea on her ever growing list.

Links: 

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Deadly to Love

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Top 5 Paranormal Beings

I must admit, I love reading about humans with paranormal abilities but I also like it when the creatures are a separate species. These are my top 5 paranormal beings.

1.       Elementals – because there are so many different varieties (fire, water, air, earth ad spirit) it keeps things varied so there is a lot to play with. It has nothing to do with the fact I wrote a book with them in…honestly :)

2.       Mermaids – I don’t know why but I have a strange fascination with underwater worlds and being able to breathe underwater. I love the idea and seeing authors bring new twists to the genre.

3.       Shifters – As long as they turn into panthers, like in Rachel Vincent’s Shifters series, I like the concept. I would love to be able to turn into an animal sometimes.

4.       Angels – I’m not so keen on the religious side but all the books I’ve read have great romances and I like the ones with dark angels even more.

5.       Vampires – Although I’m starting to get bored of all the books out there with these beings in, I have had a lot of fun reading certain books.