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Smashwords book reviews by Jennifer Showalter MAMA Bookasaurus

Blood Debt on Feb. 15, 2013
(no rating)
see my reviews on http://mamabookasaurus.blogspot.com 4.8 STARS What a fantastic take on centaur and Greek mythology. It has been a long time since I've read something that unique and original. Blood Debt was like a warm fragrant breath of fresh air. Who knew centaurs could be that cool? I sat down to read the book and was captivated from start to finish. There are a couple tiny items that I felt could be improved upon but it was so fascinating and unexpected that those flaws are almost imperceptible. A feeling of sadness washed over me when I read the last line... I did not want it to end! All the guys in here are awesome.. absolute swoon worthy in every way. Gorgeous, polite, strong and funny. I agreed with Cami that it felt too good to be true that every guy there could be that perfect... but I'll take it! May I introduce to you to one of the best fictional male characters of all time? Drum roll...... Drake Nash. Oh yes my friends, he is intoxicating, inviting and completely worthy of droll. The chemistry between Cami and Drake was on the level of a nuclear explosion. My eyes kept popping out of my head while reading scenes between the two. Their relationship was credible and mesmerizing. The tremendous ensemble cast made this an easy read. Cami was snide yet soft, temperamental yet collected. As we follow Cami on her journey to find her new found father, we get the most pleasant discovery of her five, yes five FABULOUS brothers. I want in that family! She really did hit the lottery with her family and it makes what happens later even more heartbreaking. Sorry, can't tell you more without being a major spoiler! My few nit picks: the opening sentence structure is repetitive in spots. Seeing sentences start over and over with the same word (such as I, I, I or her, her, her) is distracting to me. Fortunately those spots are scattered and not numerous. The other is lack of information on Daniel, Cami's best friend from California. I felt that we did not get to know him at all. However, I think she may be saving him for a big story plot in book two so I'll call that a draw. There was a moment where I was yelling at Cami crying out that she was blind.. especially the gotcha scene. My last complaint is how defeated she is during the last half of the book. She is an in-you-face, don't-back-down personality. That she lets a locked door and a couple big dudes stop her was a bit of a let down. For some reason I thought she would be more resourceful. The last couple of scenes made me stop in search of my tissue box. Honestly, you'd think I'd learn to keep some next to me while reading by now. Anyway, I digress. Straight was masterful at focusing my attention on the story line, the scenes' tension and the character's emotions. She wrote some awesome one liners too. Bianca was such a tremendously gracious friend and a little spitfire. I hope to see more of her in book two. Will and Gretchen were interesting and engaging characters. Blood Debt had twists, turns, jaw droppers, snort inducing laughs, tear jerking scenes and sizzling hot moments. With an evil, power hungry grandmother, a slew of hot guys, mythological intrigue and crazy family drama you have the perfect mix to an amazing series. The next installment in the series, Centaur Legacy (Touched, #2) can NOT come get in my hot little hands fast enough! Seriously, you really NEED to read this! PS- though rated YA, with the main characters all in their early twenties I would rate this NA (New Adult). But its still appropriate for 15 and up.
Blood Debt on Feb. 15, 2013
(no rating)
4.8 STARS What a fantastic take on centaur and Greek mythology. It has been a long time since I've read something that unique and original. Blood Debt was like a warm fragrant breath of fresh air. Who knew centaurs could be that cool? I sat down to read the book and was captivated from start to finish. There are a couple tiny items that I felt could be improved upon but it was so fascinating and unexpected that those flaws are almost imperceptible. A feeling of sadness washed over me when I read the last line... I did not want it to end! All the guys in here are awesome.. absolute swoon worthy in every way. Gorgeous, polite, strong and funny. I agreed with Cami that it felt too good to be true that every guy there could be that perfect... but I'll take it! May I introduce to you to one of the best fictional male characters of all time? Drum roll...... Drake Nash. Oh yes my friends, he is intoxicating, inviting and completely worthy of droll. The chemistry between Cami and Drake was on the level of a nuclear explosion. My eyes kept popping out of my head while reading scenes between the two. Their relationship was credible and mesmerizing. The tremendous ensemble cast made this an easy read. Cami was snide yet soft, temperamental yet collected. As we follow Cami on her journey to find her new found father, we get the most pleasant discovery of her five, yes five FABULOUS brothers. I want in that family! She really did hit the lottery with her family and it makes what happens later even more heartbreaking. Sorry, can't tell you more without being a major spoiler! My few nit picks: the opening sentence structure is repetitive in spots. Seeing sentences start over and over with the same word (such as I, I, I or her, her, her) is distracting to me. Fortunately those spots are scattered and not numerous. The other is lack of information on Daniel, Cami's best friend from California. I felt that we did not get to know him at all. However, I think she may be saving him for a big story plot in book two so I'll call that a draw. There was a moment where I was yelling at Cami crying out that she was blind.. especially the gotcha scene. My last complaint is how defeated she is during the last half of the book. She is an in-you-face, don't-back-down personality. That she lets a locked door and a couple big dudes stop her was a bit of a let down. For some reason I thought she would be more resourceful. The last couple of scenes made me stop in search of my tissue box. Honestly, you'd think I'd learn to keep some next to me while reading by now. Anyway, I digress. Straight was masterful at focusing my attention on the story line, the scenes' tension and the character's emotions. She wrote some awesome one liners too. Bianca was such a tremendously gracious friend and a little spitfire. I hope to see more of her in book two. Will and Gretchen were interesting and engaging characters. Blood Debt had twists, turns, jaw droppers, snort inducing laughs, tear jerking scenes and sizzling hot moments. With an evil, power hungry grandmother, a slew of hot guys, mythological intrigue and crazy family drama you have the perfect mix to an amazing series. The next installment in the series, Centaur Legacy (Touched, #2) can NOT come get in my hot little hands fast enough! Seriously, you really NEED to read this! PS- though rated YA, with the main characters all in their early twenties I would rate this NA (New Adult). But its still appropriate for 15 and up. see my reviews at http://mamabookasaurus.blogspot.com