Cicada by Belle Whittington

June 20th, 2012 Kimberly Review 19 Comments

20th Jun
Cicada by Belle Whittington

Cicada is the first book, in a new series by debut author Belle Whittington. This paranormal YA takes us to a small farming community in eastern Texas. Here the author offers to share a story, if we promise to keep it a secret. Filled with likeable characters and extraterrestrial beings this novel is sure to capture your attention. I found this to be a fun, quick, and original tale surrounded in mystery.

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Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness

June 17th, 2012 Kimberly Review 89 Comments

17th Jun
Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness

Shadow of Night is the second book from the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness. I could not wait to get back to Diana and Matthew’s story and unlock the secrets of Asmole 782. I am delighted to inform you that Shadow of Night delivered all that I hoped for and more. Harkness brings the past to life as we travel back in time and adds new depth to the characters that I adore. I literally consumed this and cannot wait for the final novel. If I had to sum up my opinion in three words they would be; captivating, beautiful and breathtaking.

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Struck by Jennifer Bosworth

June 15th, 2012 Kimberly Review 21 Comments

15th Jun
Struck by Jennifer Bosworth

I was drawn to both the cover and concept of Struck. I love post-apocalyptic dystopian worlds and I’m fascinated by lightening. In author Jennifer Bosworth’s world Los Angeles and other areas of the world have been struck with natural disasters. Experts are worried there will be more events, and religious zealots are crying end of times.

We are introduced to Mia Price in the first line of the novel.”My name is Mia Price, and I am a human lightening rod.” …

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Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean

June 14th, 2012 Kimberly Review 19 Comments

14th Jun
Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean

Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord is the second book in Sarah MacLean’s Love By Numbers series. I absolutely love this series and the characters MacLean creates. Once again, I found myself swept away and consumed this in a single afternoon. I laughed, giggled, swooned and cried. Fans of historical romances, strong woman and swoon worthy men do not want to miss this series.

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Dust Girl by Sarah Zettel

June 13th, 2012 Kimberly Review 20 Comments

13th Jun
Dust Girl by Sarah Zettel

Dust Girl is the first novel in the American Fairy Trilogy by Sarah Zettel. It takes place in Slow Run Kansas during the time of the great Dust Bowl. Zettel offers us an interesting tale of dark and light fairies, danger and discovery. Fans of folk lore, history and fairies will delight in this tale.

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