Review: Rush by Eve Silver

Author: Eve Silver

Publisher: HarperTeen

Number of Pages: 368

I absolutely loved this book! My hands were glued to the pages once I started reading this. This is a must read for everyone, especially gamers!!

Here's the synopsis:

"So what’s the game now? This, or the life I used to know?
When Miki Jones is pulled from her life, pulled through time and space into some kind of game—her carefully controlled life spirals into chaos. In the game, she and a team of other teens are sent on missions to eliminate the Drau, terrifying and beautiful alien creatures. There are no practice runs, no training, and no way out. Miki has only the guidance of secretive but maddeningly attractive team leader Jackson Tate, who says the game isn’t really a game, that what Miki and her new teammates do now determines their survival, and the survival of every other person on this planet. She laughs. He doesn’t. And then the game takes a deadly and terrifying turn."

This book was amazing, superfantabulous, and just mind blowing!! I really thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved everything about it. I loved the characters, plot, cover, EVERYTHING!

RUSH is truly a book that will keep the readers flipping through the book waiting for the next time that the characters are pulled. Eve Silver creates an amazing world where readers are pulled into the action, romance, and the thrill of it all.  

My character had to be Jackson Tate...Love him!! Throughout the book I feel as if there was a love triangle between Miki, Jackson, and Luka. At first I was Team Luka, I found that I just wanted to smack Luka, but eventually I fell in love with Jackson myself. He might have been an "asshole" as Miki said but he was so cute when he was flirting with Miki. 

"Why didn't you just give me a light in the first place?" I'm both angry that he didn't and grateful that he's given me one now.
He says softly so only I can hear, "It seemed like a good excuse to keep you close."

Is that just not the most adorable thing ever? Jackson was one those characters that are torn up inside by all the decisions he has to make. We see that throughout the book when he has to decide was is best for himself, Miki, and the rest of their team.

The main character, Miki, I really liked. She's strong, brave, and she really doesn't let anyone put her down. I really like how Eve Silver made her good enough to live in the game at first but yet not good enough to not get hurt. The author made her a real gamer, no one is good at a game until they play for a while and that is just how Miki was. 

The beginning isn't the nicest beginning ever. It does start of sad and while you might not have a connection to the story yet you still feel broken a little from that sadness. This beginning is definitely the hook that makes you hold the book tight.

The ending of Rush will leave the reader stunned, possibly hysterical, and definitely begging for the sequel. This is a must read for everyone, especially gamers. Rush is thrilling read that boys and girls will both fall in love with. Guys will enjoy the actions and gaming terms and references while girls will love to read about the romance and thrill that this book brings.

I highly recommend that everyone pick this book up and read it. If you don't then you won't know what you are missing!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars!

Waiting on Wednesday #8

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hello everyone! Hope everyone is having a great day, and for my fellow Americans hope we are all ready to see some fireworks tomorrow! 

This week's "Waiting on Wednesday" is.....Split Second by Kasie West! This is the sequel to Pivot Point(You can find my review here!).

Expected Publication: February 14, 2014

Publisher: HarperTeen

Number of Pages: 320

Synopsis:

"Life can change in a split second.

Addie hardly recognizes her life since her parents divorced. Her boyfriend used her. Her best friend betrayed her. She can’t believe this is the future she chose. On top of that, her ability is acting up. She’s always been able to Search the future when presented with a choice. Now she can manipulate and slow down time, too . . . but not without a price.

When Addie’s dad invites her to spend her winter break with him, she jumps at the chance to escape into the Norm world of Dallas, Texas. There she meets the handsome and achingly familiar Trevor. He’s a virtual stranger to her, so why does her heart do a funny flip every time she sees him? But after witnessing secrets that were supposed to stay hidden, Trevor quickly seems more suspicious of Addie than interested in her. And she has an inexplicable desire to change that.

Meanwhile, her best friend, Laila, has a secret of her own: she can restore Addie’s memories . . . once she learns how. But there are powerful people who don’t want to see this happen. Desperate, Laila tries to manipulate Connor, a brooding bad boy from school—but he seems to be the only boy in the Compound immune to her charms. And the only one who can help her.

As Addie and Laila frantically attempt to retrieve the lost memories, Addie must piece together a world she thought she knew before she loses the love she nearly forgot . . . and a future that could change everything."


What are you guys waiting for this Wednesday?

Blood Flows Deep in the Empire Blog Tour

Author: N. Isabelle Blanco
Publisher: The Writer's Coffeehouse
Number of Pages: 210

I really enjoyed reading this. I love mythology and romance and this put both of them together. This is one that I would recommend to a lot of adult readers and a sequel that I am begging for.

Here's the synopsis:

"Dyletri, God of Fertility, has locked away his powers. No woman is allowed to touch him, not until he can return his long-dead lover back to life. All he has to do is sacrifice one human girl, a girl who unlocks his powers and rips his dormant lust right out of his body. Trapped by his promise, Dyletri has no choice but to watch Ismini die, no matter how much he wants her.
Yet the darkness of his calling is spiraling within him, demanding he claim the human as his. If he goes back on his promise, the energy of the Fates will cause untold destruction in the Universe. That doesn’t change how Dyletri’s begun exhibiting symptoms that point to more than just lust. How does he allow Ismini to die when she’s come to own him from the inside out?
Desire and torment spiral into something much darker than obsession, more turbulent than an addiction, and something much more brutal than a mere soul-mating. As a war is being rekindled right under his nose, Dyletri will have to come to terms with a destiny eleven thousand years in the making. He thought he’d known what path his future would take, but he’d been wrong. Now the one woman he truly loves might pay the price for his decision.
Blood Flows Deep in the Empire is the first in a series that will pit free will against Destiny, Destiny against Fate, and love against brutal desire. Everyone likes to think they have a choice as to who they end up with, but as they rise to face the greatest threat they’ve ever known, even the Gods will learn they have to bend to Destiny’s whim to survive."

When I first signed up for the blog tour I was hesitant. On one hand it sounded really good, on the other it didn't. I had never read an adult mythology book that hadn't bored me to death. I felt like I was in another Latin or history class. As the book went on I really started to enjoy this book.

The characters were amazing and I loved how they had to go through so much conflict with one another, the book also gave some hints as to who future books could be about and I really enjoyed reading the side romances that were going on. That had to be the best part of this book for me.

The only thing that I didn't like about this book was the fact that the end seemed a little bit rushed, not too much but just a bit. Overall the pace was very good, and I thoroughly enjoyed this. I am definitely looking forward to reading the sequel. It will be a must read when it comes out.

4 out of 5 star rating!

Author Bio

N. Isabelle Blanco was born in Queens, NY (USA). At age 3, due to an odd fascination with studying her mother’s handwriting, she had already begun to read and write. By the time she’d reached kindergarten, she had an extensive vocabulary and her obsession with words began to bleed into every aspect of her life. An avid reader in her teens, a fascination with Japanese anime eventually led her to the universe of fanfiction. 

Her on again, off again hobby for the next ten years, She amassed a following of fans that, by her own admission, she would never be able to live without. It was those fans who encouraged her to step beyond the fanfiction realm and try her talent in the publishing world.

N. Isabelle’s first ebook, “Destructively Alluring”, came out July 2012, followed by "Addictive Lunacy" in September. The third novella in this debut series, "Allure Magnified," is due in November 2012 and her first full-length novel is due out next spring. 

Certain not to disappoint, “Blood Flows Deep in the Empire” is a fast-paced, erotically charged thrill ride from cover to cover. Look for in both print and ebook formats on March 7, 2013.

Author Links:

Website: www.houseofmalfunction.com

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Nyddi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nyddi

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6444266.N_Isabelle_Blanco

Here's an excerpt: :)

“You’re so beautiful, girl. Just looking at you drives me wild.” 

That new, demonic half of his voice had to be the sexiest thing she had ever heard. 

His words were even more so. 

Dyletri’s expression made her arch into him, made her want to believe him. His thumb caressed her lips, and before Ismini realized it, she was once again moving on instinct. She opened her mouth and tilted her head, sucking the digit right in. A shock of power shot into her mouth, almost as if she’d put her tongue into an electrical socket. 

Ismini loved every bit of it. She sighed around his thumb, sucking it deeper. 

Dyletri moaned, baring his teeth. She bit down on his flesh, her stare locked on his large canines.

She had no right to his blood, but Ismini wanted it inside her. That should have scared her. In reality, Ismini was too far gone for that shit. Fear had no place inside her. Only need and hunger. 

And insanity. 

Because that’s what he brought out in her. 

His thumb slipped out of her mouth, and she pouted, a hungry mewl leaving her. Dyletri cupped her face, lifting her head and lowering himself onto her. 

His lips stopped a mere breath away from hers, his exhalations leaking in between her lips and sliding over her tongue. Ismini froze, realizing what he intended. And knowing damned well that she had no experience when it came to kissing. 

Dyletri sensed her hesitation, and he stopped, as well. Every inch of that big, hard body was touching her. He was breathing hard, and his brow furrowed as he stared at her. She could see that he was confused, that he was wondering why she’d stopped.

In that moment she wanted to kick herself for being such an idiot. She was afraid that what she was about to say would turn him off. 

“I—I’ve never . . . I don’t know how,” she whispered, dropping her gaze to his lips. She couldn’t stand to see the reality seep back into his face. 

But Dyletri surprised her. As he lowered his head, he held hers still, and he placed a gentle but intensity-filled kiss to her cheek. A spark of energy pulsed through every cell of her skin. 

“I know,” he murmured, placing another kiss closer to her mouth. And another. And yet another. “I’m dying to be the first one to show you . . . dying to be the first one to taste you. To take you.” 

He thrust against her as he spoke, licking the corner of her lips when he talked about tasting her. 

Her mouth fell open, and she moaned. “Dyletri.” His lips landed on hers, and a groan escaped him, the sound hitting her straight on. She wasn’t sure who opened first, but it was definitely she who sucked in his bottom lip, pulling it between her teeth. With heavy-lidded eyes, she watched his lip curl. Another growl left him, and his incisors grew even longer. 

Then his fingers on her jaw became almost brutal, forcing her open, holding her still even though all she wanted to do was attack him. The urge grew when his tongue slid in, moving against hers. It was hotter than any other part of him. Sinuous and sinful in every way. 

All lingering uncertainty flew right out the window. Their breaths and moans mixed as her tongue connected with his. 

Amazing. He was fucking amazing, and the way his tongue tasted was nothing short of sexual. She’d never had sex, of course, but her body knew that was what he tasted like. Ismini swirled her tongue around his, opening her mouth further for him and tilting her head. 

Dyletri thrust against her, over and over, his dick pressed right where she needed it. His tongue mimicked the movement of his hips, making her tighten her legs around him and pull him close. 

Every moan out of his mouth was like a bolt straight between her legs. Every rock of his hips was answered by one of her own. Her hands traced every muscle on his back, fondled every ridge. 

So much power. 

She could feel him holding back. She knew it was probably because she was human and he had the power to break her and yet, she wanted him to. She needed him to. She was dying for him to just slam into her with everything he had until there was nothing left of her. 

Dyletri pulled his head back, one elongated tooth stinging Ismini’s lower lip as he gave her a gentle bite. She cried out, the thought of him tasting her blood sending her into a frenzy. 

It was an instant deluge. She began thrusting against him, her nails digging into unyielding flesh. Her moans escalated. Her orgasm was right there and already washing over her. 

Until he pulled away. Again. 

A growl rumbled behind her words, warping her voice. “Dyletri.” He laughed darkly, looking way too amused for her liking. “I swear to fucking God—” 

He grabbed on to the waistband of her pants, his fingers harsh. “I am your fucking god!” Oh . . . oh my . . . “You’re not coming until I let you to, got it?”

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