Category Archives: 1st Person POV

The protagonist is the narrator.

REVIEW – The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Christina

Title: The Lightning Thief Author: Rick Riordan Copyright: 2005 (Hyperion); 375 pgs. ISBN: 0-7868-3865-5 Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1 Reading Level: 9 -12 years Genre: Fantasy The scoop: Twelve year old Percy Jackson is completely unaware he is … Continue reading →

Posted in 101 Fantasy Challenge, 1st Person POV, 4 Stars, Fantasy, Other Supernatural Beings, Reviews, Rick Riordan, The Younger Crowd | Tagged 2010 New Author Challenge, Countdown Challenge | Leave a comment

REVIEW – Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Christina

Title: Eggsecutive Orders Author: Julie Hyzy Copyright: 2010 (Berkley); 310 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-425-23203-3 Series: White House Chef #3 Sensuality: N/A Genre: Cozy Mystery Who: Olivia “Ollie” Paras, White House Executive Chef Spoilers, but NOT about the mystery! The Victim: NSA … Continue reading →

Posted in 1st Person POV, 4 Stars, Mystery, Reviews, White House Chef series | Tagged 2010 "Pub" Challenge, Countdown Challenge, What's in a Name 3 | 5 Comments

REVIEW – Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Christina

Title: Once Bitten, Twice Shy Author: Jennifer Rardin Copyright: 2007 (Orbit); 335 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-316-04354-0 Series: Jaz Parks #1 Sensuality: N/A Who: Jasmine “Jaz” Parks Where: Miami Summary: Jaz Parks works for the CIA. Her boss Vayl is a vampire … Continue reading →

Posted in 1st Person POV, 4 Stars, Demons, Fantasy, Jennifer Rardin, Other Supernatural Beings, Reviews, Vampires | Tagged 2009 1st in Series Challenge, 2009 New Author Challenge, Countdown Challenge, The Year of Readers 2009, What's in a Name 2feed | 1 Comment

Reviewette – Magic Mourns by Ilona Andrews

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Christina

Story Title: Magic Mourns Story Author: Ilona Andrews Story Length: 90 pgs. Anthology Title: Must Love Hellhounds Copyright: 2009 (Berkley) ISBN: 978-0-425-22959-0 Series: Kate Daniels Sensuality: Subtle Who: Andrea Nash and Raphael Where: Atlanta (alternate reality) Can it be read … Continue reading →

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Review – Phenomenal Girl 5 by A. J. Menden

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Christina

Title: Phenomenal Girl 5 Author: A. J. Menden Copyright: 2008 (Shomi); 305 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-505-52786-8 Series: Elite Hands of Justice #1 Sensuality: Warm *** Spoiler-ish *** Lainey Livingston is finally on her way to getting her dream job: becoming a … Continue reading →

Posted in 1st Person POV, 4 Stars, AJ Menden, Magic, Other Supernatural Beings, Paranormal Romance, Reviews, Sci-Fi Romance, Shomi | Tagged 2009 1st in Series Challenge, 2009 New Author Challenge, 2009 Themed Reading Challenge, The Year of Readers 2009 | Comments Off

REVIEW – Magic Stikes by Ilona Andrews

Posted on July 11, 2009 by misscz

Title: Magic Strikes Author: Ilona Andrews Copyright: 2009 (Ace); 310 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-441-01702-7 Series: Kate Daniels #3 Sensuality: Kisses *** SPOILER-ISH *** Two months have passed since the flare hit Atlanta. Kate’s been busy cleaning up magical messes and hanging … Continue reading →

Posted in 1st Person POV, 5 Stars, Christina's Top 10, Fantasy, Ilona Andrews, Magic, Reviews, Shape-Shifters | Tagged 2009 "Pub" Challenge, Countdown Challenge, The Year of Readers 2009 | 1 Comment

REVIEW – Countdown by Michelle Maddox

Posted on May 25, 2009 by misscz

Title: Countdown Author: Michelle Maddox Copyright: 2008 (Shomi); 293 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-505-52755-4 Series: N/A Sensuality: Warm Who: Kira Jordan and Rogan Ellis From the Back: Kira Jordan wakes up in a pitch-black room handcuffed to a metal wall. She has … Continue reading →

Posted in 1st Person POV, 4 Stars, Michelle Maddox, Psychics, Reviews, Sci-Fi Romance, Shomi | Tagged 2009 New Author Challenge, 2009 Themed Reading Challenge, The Year of Readers 2009feed | Comments Off

REVIEW – Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep

Posted on May 22, 2009 by misscz

Title: Karma Girl Author: Jennifer Estep Copyright: 2007 (Berkley); pgs. 360 ISBN: 978-0-425-22282-9 Series: 1st in the Bigtime series Sensuality: Warm I don’t remember which blog I first saw a review for one of Ms. Estep’s books (and I can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in 1st Person POV, 4 Stars, Jennifer Estep, Other Supernatural Beings, Paranormal Romance, Reviews | Tagged 2009 1st in Series Challenge, 2009 A to Z Challenge, 2009 New Author Challenge, Countdown Challenge, The Year of Readers 2009 | Comments Off

REVIEW – Silent on the Moor by Deanna Raybourn

Posted on April 21, 2009 by misscz

Author: Deanna Raybourn Copyright: 2009 (Mira); 465 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-7783-2614-4 Series: 3rd in the Lady Julia Grey series Sensuality: Kisses Where & When: England, 1888 At the end of Silent in the Sanctuary, Lady Julia Grey learns that Nicholas Brisbane … Continue reading →

Posted in 1st Person POV, 5 Stars, Deanna Raybourn, Lady Julia Grey, MIRA, Mystery, Reviews | Tagged 2009 "Pub" Challenge, 2009 A to Z Challenge, 2009 Chunkster Challenge, 2009 Victorian Challenge, Countdown Challenge, The Year of Readers 2009 | 7 Comments

REVIEW – Hail to the Chef

Posted on January 5, 2009 by misscz

Author:Julie Hyzy Copyright:2008 (Berkley); 328 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-425-22499-1 Series: 2nd in the White House Chef Mystery series Where & When: Thanksgiving, Washington, DC Who: Olivia Paras, White House Executive Chef In the second book, Ollie and the White House staff … Continue reading →