Shades of Magic by K. D. Wilson

Edgar becomes a wizard's apprentice but soon finds that magic is fading, everyone is losing their powers. He sets off with his uncle, master, and trainer -Magnus to discover the reason behind the magic woes before magic is gone forever.
Adelaide takes a job working with a herbalist, Hestia. She soon finds out all is not it seems. In a world where girl are not allowed to practice magic she finds Hestia lives a secret life as a powerful witch, and she herself can do magic. Powerful magic.
The two teams meet up and try to save the whole magic community.

The concept of the story is good, something I have seen before, but still a good quick read, the writing reminded me of a teenager writing a short story for English class though.

[received though LibraryThing’s Member Giveaway Program]

1/5

101 Tips for Traveling with a Vampire by Joleene Naylor

This only takes about 20 minutes to read. It's basically just common sense travel tips, with a vampire twist. Very amusing. And it's just like the title, tips, it's not an actual story, keep that in mind.

3/5

The Outside of August by Joanna Hershon

"For as long as Alice Green can remember, her elusive mother, Charlotte, has moved in and out of family life—disappearing relentlessly and often without explanation. Despite the exotic clutter of souvenirs that detail Charlotte’s international travels, the Green’s home becomes progressively hollow, as nothing but Charlotte can fill the empty spaces.
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When, years later, her unfettered brother becomes strangely remote, Alice journeys to find him in an isolated beach town. It is there that a deeply buried secret will have to unravel in order for Alice to come to terms with her fractured family and her place within it—and learn to let go of a mother she perhaps never really knew."


I couldn't get into this one at all. It dragged on for me, and it just lacked...something. I dont' really know what made me so turned off to this book, but I just struggled through it. You couldn't really identify with the characters.

1/5

Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie

Had the perfect amount of romance and action. Jennifer Crusie is becoming one of my favorites!

[Note: I plan to come back to this and write a better review as soon as I get more settled in with the blog]

3/5

Wayward Son by Tom Pollack

Received as an early review book from LibraryThing:
Wow, I enjoyed this one, Wayward Son, was very intriguing, you feel as though you are figuring everything out as it goes along. Beautifully written. And it is left open for a sequel, but you don’t feel completely left hanging as some authors like to do. Highly recommend giving this one a try.

3/5

This Will Not Look Good on My Resume by Jass Richards

Wow. This book was great. Brett Laramie has just about every job you can think of...and she's been fired from just as many.
The way this book is done, you really feel like you are there, or...at least a the bar hearing all the juicy details!
Wonderful read, funny, sarcastic. Loved it!

3/5

No Sneakers at the Office: A Practical Handbook for the Business World by Adam T. Scholl

Now this is a book you can actually use! I'm glad I got to read it, I was very satisfied, and have a few good tips for when I am looking for a new job.
I highly recommend it!

4/5