Claimed by Bella Night (Book Review)

Claimed By Bella Night

Crescent City Wolves

A Werewolf Shifter Romance

     About the Book:

She’s his mate and he will risk everything to protect her. 

The death of his brother forces Greyson West to take his rightful spot in a pack of outlaw wolf shifters. He accepts his fate in order to protect his family, but when a dangerous encounter brings him face-to-face with his mate, he finds himself risking everything for love. The only problem. . . she’s human. 

Etti Blackwell is a smart-mouthed tattoo artist with a fierce independent streak. So when a sexy wolf shifter turns her world upside down, she doesn’t take kindly to it. Greyson may have rescued her, but she doesn’t trust him. It’s his fault she’s on the run from werewolves!

As the pack’s savage Alpha closes in, Grey does the unthinkable to keep Etti safe, triggering a curse so powerful it may just cost them both their lives. Unless . . . Can Grey win Etti’s heart and prove he’s her mate before the next hunter’s moon? 

Crescent City Wolves will transport fans of Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, and The Originals to a world unlike any other...

     My Review:

This book gave me what I've been craving without me even knowing I was craving it.

     Oh. My. Gosh. I've been in a reading slump since reading a not-so-good book back in September, but, Bella Night pulled me right out of it with her first werewolf shifter romance. I was jaw-dropped at so many points in this book, fangirling and swooning even. There was even once or twice I was so annoyed with one or two characters with good reason. Mrs. Night pulled me into her story so fast and I couldn't let go of it after being sucked in. 

    This book gave me so many feels so fast that it reminded me of why I love books and why I write books myself. Like, my words cannot do this book any justice. It deserves to be hyped. It deserves to be read by every fan of Vampire Diaries and every shifter lover. 

    And Greyson... *happy sigh* Gray is the kinda fictional character that will definitely make your knees weak. He always said the right things at the right times and I loved it. He immediately knew what he wanted and didn't waste any time to make sure he protected it. And don't even get me started on the other guys, especially, West. *sigh again* I loved him. 

    But my final overall thoughts are, I love this book and more people need to read it. I recommend this to 18+ just simply for the content because there is cussing, sex, and sexual references. However, the sex isn't detailed but is just enough to warm you up. I love this book and do recommend to lovers of Teen Wolf, Vampire Diaries, Wolf Blood, or any other show like that. Please do yourself a favor and pick it up. *wink wink*

I'm also going to be reading the other books in the series (started the second one this morning) and I'll be having reviews go up for them as well! Stay tuned. You can check out the rest of the books below.

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Quarantined with Audiobooks

Quarantined with Audiobooks

I'm going to be honest, quarantine has been getting to me. Everyday I wake up I feel different; going from sad, to happy, to angry and back again. But, this is normal. The world is going through a lot, it's okay to not be okay. Unfortunately though, I have a habit of beating myself up when I feel I haven't done "good enough" for that day. It's honestly so annoying, but it happens to us all. 

Remember, you are good enough and always keep fighting!

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Supernatural Origins Graphic Novel Prequel Review

Supernatural Origins (A Graphic Novel Prequel)
by Peter Johnson and Matthew Dow Smith

This graphic novel prequel to the hit CW television show written by series Executive Producer, Peter Johnson, gives readers an incredible never-before-seen look into the mythos of the series. After witnessing the murder of his wife at the hands of a demon, patriarch John Winchester begins a journey into the dark world of the supernatural, seeking a way to hunt down and kill the creature that took his wife. Can a newly widowed father balance fighting evil with raising his children? Discover what becomes of his two young sons, Dean and Sam, and how these formative events from their childhood will forever alter their destiny.

My Review:

I'm gonna start off by saying this is my first graphic novel. I tried one a couple months ago and didn't enjoy it so I thought graphic novels weren't for me. However, as soon as I found out from my friend, Steph, that Supernatural graphic novel were a thing, I knew I had to have it.

After starting it and seeing how the graphic novel went more in-depth to John Winchester's backstory, I knew I was going to fall in love. And honestly, I did. 

There are a few things that were a little off though. In the show we learn John is a ex-marine, so he is already tough from being in the military. However, I felt John had more of an innocent approach to everything that happened to him throughout the graphic novel.

This novel times place right after Mary dies, (don't worry, this isn't a spoiler if you haven't yet watched Supernatural.) so we are immediately thrown into the world of John wanting to figure out what happened to his wife and who killed her.

I relate to what a couple other people said of John's personality being a little off. But, I also understand they wanted to portray how the supernatural world was something John didn't know anything about, however, I felt they just made him seem a little too lighthearted and innocent. 

I also noticed someone else point this out, but there was a part when Dean was going to run away and leave Sam which is a WAY off Dean's character. Even as a child. 

Don't take what I'm saying wrong though, I really enjoyed this graphic novel, I'm just saying how there's parts that aren't accurate to what we've learned from the show. 

The only other thing that I was confused with was the short story in the back, but that has nothing to do with the overall graphic novel.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel and I'm so glad I gave it a chance. I think the artwork was beautiful and matched the show very accurately without being overpowering either. 

I give this book four stars out of five. 

I am saddened that the other graphic novels don't seem to be available anymore, but I'm glad to have gotten my hands on this one.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and recommend it.

As for content, there are some gory scenes/images, and possibly a couple crude references and cuss words if I remember correctly. 

I was not given a copy of this book. I purchased it with my own money. 
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My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak

My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak

I love supporting indie authors and Wattpad writers, along with the traditional authors, so when I stumbled upon this audiobook I couldn't help myself. 

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I really liked this book. I went into it not fully knowing what to expect besides a lot of boys in one household. The story takes place on a farm, that our main character moves to after losing her parents and sister in a car accident. Sad right? She doesn't adjust right away. She wonders which of the Walters can be trusted. While some many it obvious they dislike her, others are harder to pinpoint. Overtime, she becomes close to Alex. But, Cole isn't letting it slide too easily.

The overall book was cute and hilarious at times. I recommend it for older teens versus younger. Also a slight warning that the ending will have you wanting a sequel!

Content: 

(I unfortunately don't have a complete list of content, however I will list as much as I recall.)

This book contains no actual/physical sex but doesn't contain a couple mentions regarding it. Some language such as shit-head, asshole, damn, and so on. I cannot recall any F-bombs but there might have possibly been one or two. There are some scenes with drinking and one when the main character gets drunk. Also a game of spin-the-bottle.

This book was NOT given to me by the author, but was listened to on Audible.

When We Began by Judy Corry (Book Review)

When We Began by Judy Corry

A short and sweet review for one of my favorite authors!

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About the Book:

What's the first rule when staying at your best friend's house for the week? Don't fall for her older brother.

I never paid much attention to my best friend's older brother until he refused to kiss me.

After that humiliating day, I promised myself that Liam Turner would regret ever making me feel less than worthy.

But then I got stuck spending the week at his house.

So to make the best of the situation, I made plans to find my next summer boyfriend and flaunt it in Liam's face.

Revenge was working great until Liam made a U-turn and targeted his charm and hotness on me.

A practice date? Sure. I'd show him what he'd been missing.

Falling for the enemy was not on the agenda.

I LOVED this book. I feel like the word love is a understatement. Judy Corry has never failed me with her amazing books. Her writing is so sweet and cleansing. Her books definitely are refreshing and so clean. I highly recommend any of her books.

I was gifted a copy of this novella through a promotion the author was doing through their newsletter. All opinions are my own.

Kismet & Karma by Robin Daniels (Review)

Kismet & Karma by Robin Daniels

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I’m obsessed with this book and the first one. In Fate and Fortune we got to see Bryce and Paige’s relationship blossom. In Kismet and Karma we get to see HOW it came to blossom. And wow, talk about amazing friends.

There is so many things to love about this book. Robin has such a way with her writing and characters. Each character is so different and well developed. Unlike the first book that was written from Paige and Bryce’s point-of-view, this one is told from each of their friends point-of-views. It’s pretty epic that way too.

I love how the book picks up in the beginning but from a complete different perspective, but still following the same storyline but in a behind the scenes kinda way. I definitely did not get bored and I will definitely be rereading this in the future.

There was also one paragraph in this book about God that I really loved. About how God might use fate as a spiritual tool to help with things he couldn’t get too. Isn’t that amazing?

Overall, this book has been a new favorite. I loved everything and there is nothing I’d change or complain about. I highly recommend this to anyone in high school or any older. Amazing book.

Content:

Mention of shorts showing off a little cheek. One or two mentions of a wiener. Mention of growing a pair. Mention of boobs. Mention of balls to the wall. A joke about something falling out of someone’s butt. Jokingly said, “I almost crapped my pants.” Mention of “never meeting a person with a bigger sick up their butt. Playfully called someone a butt muuch. Someone saying WTH (What the hell). Mention of feminine wiles. Someone asking what crawled up someone’s butt once or second. A kiss with a little tongue. A mention of exchanging spit. Couple mentions of crude gestures. Douchebag mentioned. Mention of slipping into something more comfortable. Mention of breaking the having a girl in the bedroom rule. Playfully called someone a buttsack and bunghole. Couple on couch sleeping in a spoon position, (nothing sexual). Mention of a guy pinching his girlfriends butt. Mention of someone looking at someone’s butt. A parent saying “remember where babies come from” to her son as a warning. Someone slapping another’s butt playfully. A couple jokes that some might be sensitive to. A scene where a guy was made out to possibly have said something inappropriate but isn’t spoken out loud. Mention of someone maybe or maybe not grabbing their girlfriends butt. A scene where a girl hides in the bathroom unknowing of the guy in the shower. One or two mentions of BS. Another mention of balls. Couple mentions like “he can kiss my butt.” Mention of guy biting girl’s earlobe.

(The content section is not written to offend readers or the author, just a warning for readers and parents who might be sensitive to certain content.)

I was given a review copy by the author in exchange for a honest review. Thank you so much Robin! :)

A Bookish Valentine's Day with my Book Boyfriends (2020)

A Bookish Valentine's Day with my Book Boyfriends (2020)

Happy Valentines Day my lovelies!!

February has been a crazy month—and not just because it's my birthday month either. *wink wink* But no, it's been crazy since Christmas. However, I feel like I'm finally starting to get back onto my feet again and getting ahead of schedule.

Speaking of schedules, I'm also finally getting a better posting schedule for my YouTube Channel. I'm now trying to post about two or three times a week. 

So far this week I was able to get two Valentines tags up! Including the Valentine's Day Sweetheart Book Tag and the Valentine's Day Book Tag.

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Anyways, beside dealing with life's struggles, I've been totally obsessing over Supernatural (especially Dean Winchester) and so I'm interested, who's your book boyfriends?

Mine are mainly Damon Salvatore and Dean Winchester. *shrugs* What can I say?

If you're reading this, than you probably know I've been rebooting my blog since I moved from Wordpress to Blogger. I have to say, it's one of the best decisions I've made regarding my blog. I'm super happy to be getting back into writing blog post for you guys and cannot wait to connect with you all!

Much love as always,

—Faith

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QOTD: If you were to write a Valentine’s Day letter to one of your book boyfriends, who would it be and what would it say? I’d either write one to Damon Salvatore or Dean Winchester...or both. 😉 And I’d tell them how much their fictional existence means to me. Plus, a lot of other lovey-dovey stuff. ____________________________________________ I feel like it’s been forever once again since the last time I posted, but I’m super excited about my Valentine’s Day pictures! Plus, P.S. I Still Love You will be coming out soon!!!! 😍 I’m so excited. Anyways, a quick update for you guys who don’t know, it’s been SUPER crazy for me and I haven’t felt up to being as social as I usually am. However, I will be getting back on schedule with everything in the coming week or two. I have a new YouTube video going up today as well so stay tuned on my stories for that. ALSO! I’ve officially hit 100 subscribers on YouTube and 2K followers on Instagram within the same two days! Y’all are amazing and you mean the world to me. Thank you once again for that. As always, much love! —Faith

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QOTD: Who is your auto-buy romance author? What’s your favorite book by them? One of my auto-buy authors is @judycorry . I love her books so much and my favorite is Meet Me There. ____________________________________________ I feel like this week as been EXTREMELY long, but parts of me knows I should be thankful for that. I’m super excited for all the video ideas I’ve gotten this week, I seriously cannot wait to film them. Tell me something you’re excited to do this coming up week! As always, much love —Faith

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! ____________________________________________ QOTD: Who are you spending Valentine’s Day with? (Read of fictional, of course.) Today, I’ll be spending Valentine’s with Jesus, Damon, and Dean ____________________________________________ I haven’t really been in the Valentine’s mood since everything’s been so crazy this month, but I’m excited to get to celebrate with all of you wonderful people. I’m SOO thankful to be apart of this community and continuously be reminded of how amazing each and every single one of you are. I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day no matter what your situation is. You deserve to be happy and loved. 😘 Remember that you are enough and you at loved no matter what. Much love, —Faith

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Truth or Dare by Pixie Perkins (Review)

Truth or Dare by Pixie Perkins

Title: Truth or Dare

Series: Standalone
Author: Pixie Perkins
Publisher: Indie Published
Genre: Teen and Young Adult
Ages of Main Characters: Seventeen and Eighteen
Religion: None Mentioned

Josh is a player. Players never change. Or could they?

Madison is what some people call a nerd. but could she turn the player from of his ways?

My Review:

This book is super clean and refreshing, and honestly I already want to reread it. Pixie has such a way of making swoon worthy males (which I might have mentioned to her once or twice lol!) and relatable females. I highly recommend this book for any age but definitely for tweens and teenagers. She is also working on getting My Boyfriend's Best Friend made into paperbacks...so why not give them as gifts?!

As I said, Truth or Dare is completely clean. There are hints of guys using curses but they are cut off before that can mention, so its nothing to work about. This book does not have to be read before or after My Boyfriend's Best friend. However, it is a spinoff of the series, so I do recommend it. Some of the characters make an appearance in this book, but older.

Pixie always makes us question how the book will end and I love that. She leaves such a mystery! Ugh, I could go on forever. This book is perfect for a beach read or just a fast summer read. I highly recommend!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Pixie Perkins herself. All views expressed are only my honest review.

Meet Me There by Judy Corry (Review)

Meet Me There by Judy Corry

Title: Meet Me There
Series: RidgeWater High
Author: Judy Corry
Publisher: Indie Published
Genre: Teen and Young Adult
Ages of Main Characters: Seventeen and Eighteen
Religion: Not sure if one was mentioned

My Review:

This book made me feel feelings a book hasn't made me feel in a while. Judy Corry definitely did a excellent job of developing a beautifully created book. I loved it so much I had to get the Kindle version plus the paperback.

I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves to swoon, laugh, or even get a little emotional. This book makes a perfect read for anytime of year-a cute summer read or a book to curl up with in the winter.

I loved Luke and Ashley's personalities. I love how the author didn't make Luke a male that thinks he needs to be strong all the time. Yes, he didn't tell anyone about his mother, but after we learn Luke is actually an emotional person, he opens up to Ashley about his life. I love that.

For the overall content of the book, it was completely clean from my remembrance.

Content:

This book was overall clean, expect for a few sexual references, and mentions of a jockstrap.

This book was not given to me, I bought this with my own money and choose to review it. All views expressed are only my honest review.