Dragon's Fire

Dragon's Fire

Anne McCaffrey, Todd McCaffrey
DelRay, 2006, (Fantasy)

DID NOT FINISH!
This was only the second Anne McCaffrey book that I have ever started without finishing. I only made it part way into the second chapter before slamming it shut in disgust. This is about the twentieth novel in the Pern series and I think it is a little late to start changing the way things are done. In none of the previous books did dragons arrive with a sonic boom, in fact they were able to sneak around effectively. Never before was it mentioned that "Fire Stone" exploded on contact with water. This does not mesh well with the idea that it was transported in sacks tied to dragons who could well end up flying through rain.
If the story was captivating I could have put aside my irritation at these changes but it wasn't. Will I read it again? I sincerely doubt it. Will I read Anne McCaffrey again? Yes. Will I read Todd McCaffrey again? We will have to see.

Terri

Fever

Fever

Christine Feehan, Berkley, 2005, (Romance)

This was a very intence romance. There were actually two books together here, set in the same place with some of the same characters but the stories don't really intersect. I can see these books fiting into the same reality as her "Dark" serries. As I said the romance was intence and I'd actually give it a 10/10 steaming the mirror right up. The sex scenes border on erotica but since the rest of the story is well written and not just a prop for the sex I enjoyed it. Would I read it again? If it fits in with another serries. Will I read other books by Feehan? Yes.

Terri

If the Slipper Fits

If the Slipper Fits

Elaine Fox, Avon, 2003, (Romance)

Yet another fluff romance. The artist who did the cover art for this book has obviously never read the book! That is one of my huge pet peeves and it wouldn't be a problem except that I judge books by their covers. That said, I enjoyed the story. It rates about a 6/10 on the steam scale. Would I read it again? I doubt it. Will I read other Fox books? Yes.

Terri

Guys & Dogs

Guys & Dogs

Elaine Fox, Avon, 2006, (Romance)

This was a cute little fluff romance. Even though I don't like dogs I found it an enjoyable read. There were times when I wanted to take the hero and heroine and bash their skulls together, but I then that shows that I got involved in the story. It was about a 6/10 on the old steaminess scale. Would I read it again? Only if I totally forget how it goes. Would I read other books by Elaine Fox? Yes.

Terri

The Last Dragon Lord

The Last Dragon Lord
Joanne Bertin, (Fantasy)

I absolutly devoured this book. It was well written with a great story. Would I read it again? Yes, but I am waiting until the third one comes out. Would I read other books by Bertin? Yes.

Dragon and Phoenix

Dragon and Phoenix

Joanne Bertin, (Fantasy)

I enjoyed this book, which I read last spring, very much. It may have had a few too many plot lines going on at once but they were interwoven nicely. It left me wanting more but the third book in this "trillogy" has been a long time comming. Would I read it again? Yes, before I read the next one. Would I read other Bertin books? Yes.

Terri

Lair of the Lion

Christine Feehan, Leisure Books, 2002, (Romance)

I finished this novel today and my feelings towards it are still a little ambiguous. It was ok I guess but not up to the standards I expect of this author. It just didn't seem to have the polish I was looking for. The basic story was entertaining but it would have come accross better as a movie then a book. I give it a steaminess rating of 8/10. Would I read it again? No. Will I still read other Feehan books? Yes. I guess that when an author puts out six books a year they can't all be gems.

Love You Forever

Love You Forever
Robert Munsch, Firefly, 1986, (children's)

I read this book to Lizzy today and it nearly had me in tears. I am used to Munsch's books being goofy and irreverent but this one was totally sentimental. It was still a good book though. Will I read it again? Yes, but not often. Will I read other Munsch books? Yes!

Terri

Well, as a side note I didn't have the book handy while I was writing my review so I went online to find out the publishing details. As soon as I read the story behind this book I started crying, sobbing so loudly that Patrick got out of bed and came down to the basement to see what was wrong. I love Lizzy and I want her to be with me forever.

Change Weaver

Change Weaver
Margaret Ball, Baen, 1993, (Fantasy)

It has been a long time since I read this book as well. I gave it a try about a month ago but found that I wasn't in the mood for it. Also it is a book number two and it doesn't work well as a stand alone book. Would I read it again? Only after re-reading the first one. Would I read other books by Margaret Ball? Yes.

Terri

Flame Weaver

Flame Weaver
Margaret Ball, Baen, 1991, (Fantasy)

It has been a long time since I read this book, years. I do remember enjoying it though it took a little while to get into. If I remember rightly I got into it enough that I was crying at the sad parts. Would I read it again? Eventually. Would I read Margaret Ball's other books? Yes

Terri

Baby Beluga

Baby Beluga
Raffi, Wolff, Crown, 1980, (children's)

I read this out loud to Elizabeth today. She seemed oblivious to it but I enjoyed it. Will I read it again? Over and over I am sure. Will I read other books by Raffi? Undoubtedly.

Terri

Lover Beware

Lover Beware
Christine Feehan, K. Sutcliffe, F. Brand, E. Wilks, Berkley, 2003, (Romance)

I finished this short story collection last night. They were ok but long enough. Well the Feehan story could have been longer. I did enjoy Wilks' story as well. Over all they are about 8/10 for steam. Would I read them again? Only Feehan's story Magic in the Wind, which I hear she has extended. Would I read these authores again? Feehan definitely, the others I will if the covers catch my interest. Yes, I judge books by their covers. I figure if the publisher will splurge for good cover art they must think they have something.

Terri

Wolf at the Door

Wolf at the Door
Christine Warren, 2006, (Romance)

I polished this one off yesterday and it was all right. Maybe a little campy, the author would like to think she is coming up with new stuff, but her ideas are more of the same. Still I enjoyed the story and the romance portion of the story was steamy enough that I blush at recommending it to anyone. It would feel like watching porn with whoever I recommended it to, and I am not into that. So it rates a 10/10 on the steam meter. Would I read it again? No. Would I read something else by Christine Warren? Sure, just not in a public place. I would not want to traumatize the little old lady reading over my shoulder on the bus.

Terri

Watership Down

Watership Down
Richard Adams, Puffin Books, 1972, (Fiction)

This is one of my all time favorite books. It is a timeless classic that can be enjoyed by any level of reader. You get back what you put into this book. If you read it just to enjoy a story about bunny rabbits you will find it a great story. If you read it to gain an understanding of Richard Adams views on society you will again find it an interesting and thought provoking read. I seem to read it once every couple of years including one time when I read it out loud with Patrick. The only thing I found lacking about this book was the movie based on it.
Would I read it again? Again and again. Would I read something else by Adams? I never have but I would like to.

Terri

Oceans of Fire

Oceans of Fire
Christine Feehan, Jove, 2005, (Romance)

I think Thursday was when I finished this book. I have enjoyed everything I've read by Feehan, and this was no exception. This book packs plenty of action and steamy hot sex as well as a dab of the paranormal. The two go hand in hand. I really liked the main character and wish there were going to be more stories with her in the lead role. At the end of this book I was wishing that I had the next one in the series at hand so I could just keep reading. On the steaminess scale it is a 7/10. Would I read it again? After a year or more. Would I read something else by Feehan? I have and I will.

Terri

Your Bed or Mine?

Your Bed or Mine?
Candy Halliday, Warner Books, 2006, (Romance)

This was yesterday's read. I thought this book was great. It was funny if not at all realistic. There were several secondary characters who helped round out the story and the plot bounced along nicely. It rates 8/10 for steaminess. Would I read it again? Possibly. Would I read something else by Candy Halliday? Definitely.

Terri

Special of the Day

Special of the Day
Elaine Fox, Avon, 2005, (Romance)

I finished this book a few hours ago. It was an easy read, definitely not a think piece. As far as plots go it was standard romance fare. They started out with a clash of personalities but the physical attraction got the best of them, then the inevitable conflict and finally the steamy resolution. On the steaminess meter it was a 6/10, the first kiss was on page 125, by page 163 they were going at it.

What else is there to say? Would I read this book twice? I doubt it. Would I read something else by Elaine Fox? Most likely.

Terri

Getting Started

This is my second Blog and I am hoping that having it will help me to publish on my old Blog more often as well. Since this creation is rather spur of the moment I will have to gather my resources before I can post the way I plan to. Since I finshed a book today it will not be long until I make my first real post.

Terri