Showing posts with label Celestra Series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Celestra Series. Show all posts

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Toxic (Celestra Part One and Two) Book Review

Toxic Part One (Celestra #7)



Blurb:
Skyla Messenger’s days are numbered.

With an angelic Faction War riding on her shoulders, and her mother’s newfound need to cozy with the enemy, Skyla also has to deal with the fact someone close to her has openly deceived her.

Skyla learns that sometimes in life, and in love, things aren’t always what they seem.

Toxic (Celestra #7 Part One) Review

I loved this book was so intense, and made me scared for my favorite characters. I just love Marshall. I know I can’t be the only one. I still am a total Logan fan. Gage, he is one I just can’t trust completely, though I do more after this book ended. I still like Marhall the best, he is one that never has lied to her, and always is thinking of what’s best for her (him, lol) and truly cares for Skyla. I had fun reading this book, and can’t wait to pick up Toxic part two. I had waited to read part one, until two was out so I can have it on hand. Now of course I will hate the wait for book 8.

If you already have not read this series, it’s a great one to start. I know its a lot of books, but they are fast easy reads. Meaning on the edge of your seat, and can’t put it down. Lol.  Start with book one Ethereal (it’s been free on Kindle at Amazon for awhile) and then go from there.

I loved how we got to see Cooper from Ephemeral in this book. I was NOT happy to see Wesley and what he does to Skyla. Let’s just say, I now know where he got his abilities in Ephemeral. (It’s the Countance series, new one; it ties in with this series)
I won’t say much about this, as it’s not good to spoil anything. Just saying this series just gets better and better.

5 out f 5 stars. Go get it, it’s great!!



 Here is a small parts that I liked a lot, I really like Marshall for some reason,  not really anything to spoil In them:
“He found me just after midnight and told me about the stone, how the Pretty One and you were pinned with a blade. When I informed him there wasn’t a single thing I could do to alleviate your discomfort, he dropped to his knees. The look of grief on the poor boy’s face alerted me to something.”“What’s that?” I stare up at Marshall’s fiery eyes. Each their own unique shade of burgundy.“He feels just as strongly for you as I do.” Marshall focuses his gaze straight ahead. The fireplace roars to life without provocation. It brands the room in colors pink and gold. “I thought I understood love, knew the lay of the land—all of its inroads.” He sighs hard, landing a soft kiss to my temple. “I knew nothing of it until I met you, Skyla. You’ve redefined love for me. It’s sacred—anointed with the highest regard and blessing.”I’ve never heard words like that from Marshall. His placating sexuality, his wry wit and humor are all gone, nothing but the naked form of a man underneath, declaring his love for me. Our eyes lock. A strong magnetic pull lures me to his lips, and everything in me longs for a kiss.

Here is another Part with Skyla and Marshall, just had to share, as it had me laughing so hard. Lol
It’s me, Skyla. Do try to focus on the suitor at hand. Marshall suggests while pleasuring me with a kiss I won’t soon forget.So this is what it would be like to love Marshall—his bold affection—the intense wave of pleasure emanating from his being. It’s heaven like this with him. I could more than forget my troubles if only for a little while. Maybe what I really need is to spend a few good hours under Marshall’s lustful supervision, maybe that’s how I’ll repair my shattered heart. Marshall would never refute my efforts and make me wait until the end of the faction war like Logan. Marshall would take me right now on this vibrating donkey, if I let him.A vision appears, a blinding pain surges throughout my body, and I bear down hard.“You can do this,” a voice calls from behind. “Push, Skyla—push.”I turn ever so slightly and see the face of the man rooting me on—it’s Marshall panting out the beginnings of a smile as he looks down over me and the vision fades to black.I jump off him as though he were on fire.Dear God. I am going to get knocked up by my math teacher.



Toxic Part Two (Celestra, # 7.5)


Toxic Part 2 Review

Wow, this was a heck of a ride, of emotions, action, some blood and gore (you know, the facton war) we get some major sadness in this one, and great losses too.

I don’t want to spoil anything, but will say, its amazing, these books just get better and better, but you need to read them all or you would be so lost, it’s an ongoing story for sure.
Skyla has some decisions to make and sacrifices too. I felt so connected too.

I still love Marshall, just can’t help it. To me he is the one who has been there all along for Skyla.
I can’t believe what a huge cliffhanger this book ended one. What is that all about, man! I need the next book NOW.

We get some questions answered, but many more new questions too. I was brought to tears a few times, and was on an emotional rollercoaster as well. Also laughed outloud many times, as Skyla cracks me up, especially with Marshall.

I highly recommend this whole series, and will leave you with some great teasers. 5 out of 5 stars for sure.




(Skyla and Marshall)                            
“You, my dear kitten, are impossibly titillating.”I glance over at Marshall, lacking the energy to properly roll my eyes. I think the expression “one-track mind” was literally derived from him.“I don’t know what the hell you just said, but it sounds disastrous.” My eyelids sear themselves shut. Normally, I wouldn’t fight my body on the much-needed snooze-fest its trying to procure, but I feel rather exposed spread over the length of Marshall’s couch and he’s gearing up to pounce. I can feel it.

And  this in same scene page later (Skyla and Marshall)
Marshall gazes down at me with a content look on his face. I reach up and touch my hand to his cheek.“You really are a good listener, you know that?”He loses himself while grazing over my body with those sun-scorched eyes, so I place my hand over his to listen in on his private musings. Usually, he can throw them at me at a distance, which is his way of showing off his Sector prowess, but for now, he’s lost in lust, too far gone to throw anything coherent my way. My mouth desires to trace out the landscape of her every curve. I crave to have her, right down to her tiny beautiful feet. How I yearn for the moment she graces my chambers night after luscious night with all of the affection we can afford. We’ll charge the air with our ferocity. I can almost feel her skin burning against mine, the singe of her thighs smoothing over me as I make her my wife with a pronounced finality.And there’s that.“I can hear you,” I say.A smile rides up his cheek. “Though the deep drink of our love tarry—wait for it.”

(Skyla and Marshall)
“You know…” I readjust my neck over his lap. “Sometimes I feel as if I’m all alone.”“You have me.” His serious eyes penetrate mine. “For the rest of your days, I will be here for you—someone to trust, to lean on—to have and to hold from this day on.”Marshall is a thing of beauty both inside and out. I reach up and touch my fingers to his lips. Somebody is going to be very lucky to love him fully one day.“Those sounded an awful lot like wedding vows,” I whisper.“You will be everything to me, Skyla. A lover…” He kisses a finger. “A friend…” He kisses the tip of another. “A spouse…” He pushes my finger into his hot mouth and I pluck it out. “Where shall we spend our honeymoon?” He goes right there without provocation.

(Skyla, Logan, and Gage)
A pair of arms circle around my waist, a kiss is dropped on my cheek from behind. It can’t be Marshall because I don’t feel like I’ve been assaulted by a human vibrator. It feels genuine, born of love and wanting, a hint of the future locked in its warmth.Logan appears in front of me and waves a pair of condoms in the air.“Ambitious,” I say.“House special.” A not-so-guilty smile blooms on his face.Gage flicks the prophylactics away before holding up a pair of his own with a lust-born grin.“So what are you guys going to do with them?” I ask, slightly perturbed that both Olivers dare approach me with glorified water balloons, and on this the very same eve.


Books in the Celestra  and Countenance series which ties in with this series
ETHEREAL (Celestra Series Book 1)
TREMBLE (Celestra Series Book 2)
BURN (Celestra Series Book 3)
WICKED (Celestra Series Book 4)
VEX (Celestra Series Book 5)
EXPEL ( Celestra Series Book 6 )
TOXIC PART ONE (Celestra Book 7)
TOXIC PART TWO (Celestra Book 7)
ELYSIAN (Celestra Book 8)
EPHEMERAL (The Countenance Trilogy 1) (My Review Here)
EVANESCENT (The Countenance Trilogy 2)
ENTROPY (The Countenance Trilogy 3) Out late 2013
ETHEREAL KNIGHTS (Celestra Knights) (Celestra book 1 written from Logan and Gage’s point of view)

About the Author Addison Moore

Addison Moore is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who writes contemporary and paranormal romance. Previously she worked as a therapist on a locked psychiatric unit for nearly a decade. She resides on the West Coast with her husband, four wonderful children, and two dogs where she eats too much chocolate and stays up way too late. When she's not writing, she's reading.

Author Links

Buy Links Smashwords click name of books (for other formats including epub for nook and more)

Ethereal (Celestra 1) (Free)
Tremble (Celstra 2)
Burn (Celestra 3)
Wicked (Celestra 4)
Vex (Celestra 5)
Expel (Celestra 6)
Toxic Part One (Celestra 7)
Toxic Part Two (Celestra 7)
Ethereal Knights (Celestra Knights) (Book 1 from Logan and Gage POV)
Ephemeral (The Countenance Book 1)
Evanescent (The Countenance Book 2)

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Waiting On Wednesday ~ Elysian by Addison Moore ~ Teaser too for you


Waiting on Wednesday

**Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at the Breaking The Spine. That spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly waiting in anticipation**

No cover for Elysian (Book 8 of Celestra Series) but love these teasers that Addison puts out, I am sharing one of her recent teasers for this book, as I do not even have a summary yet.
Toxic part one and two are out now. (book 7 in 2 parts)
Elysian (Celestra, #8)
ELYSIAN (Celestra Series Book 8)(Skyla and Marshall)
I clasp my hand over his and then I see it, our entire future laid out in one seamless erotic stream.“Good God,” I pant. “This had better be some warped fantasy or I’m going to…”“Or you’re going to what?” He firms his grip over mine and I choke out a breath, completely intoxicated by the viral sensation he’s railing through me.“Viral sensation,” he huffs. “You know very well you’re trembling from the sheer pleasure of the escapades you’re privy to. In fact, why waste another moment leering when we can indulge our flesh in real time. I’ll take you to the future at once.”The room claps to darkness and we disappear.  
Here is the link to the original teaser at Addison Moore’s Blog, she has other great teasers there too.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Kindle Books I can Loan Out! Check it out!



This is a list of my Amazon Kindle books that Amazon Allows us to loan to a friend. They can be loaned to one person at a time, and you get 2 weeks to read it. If longer is needed, I can just “Loan” it again.
If there is a book that you would like to read that I have here, let me know, and when you want it. You need to be ready to read it within the 2 week period. Then when your done, let me know as at that time, I can Loan to someone else, (I think, lol)

I can loan all the books in the Celestra series, and you can actually get the 1st one free right now at Amazon. Then I can loan the rest, one at a time so you have time to read. 

I have already finished all of these books (or have not read yet, but don’t plan to read very soon)

Leave me a comment of which books you would like to borrow, and when. I will need an email address to send to, you can email that to me privately, just want a post to show others which are loaned out.


Hope this helps some of you who would like to read some, but not wanting to buy at this time.

Clicking the Name will take you to Goodreads to read description, after book if i have a review, i will have a review link if you want to see what I thought.

Email me at  ConciseReviews (AT) Gmail.com  (you know how to make it a email address I assume.



Evolution  (Evolution Book 1) by Kelly Carrero Review  On Loan 6/19

DarknessFalls (Darkness Falls, # 1) by Jessica Sorensen Review On Loan 6/19

The Promise(Fallen Star Series Book 4) by Jessica Sorensen Review

Ethereal (Celestra Series book 1) By Addison Moore Review

Tremble (Celestra Series Book 2) By Addison Moore Review

Burn (Celestra Series Book 3) By Addison Moore Review

Wicked(Celestra Series Book 4) By Addison Moore Review

Vex (Celestra Series Book 5) By Addison Moore Review

Expel (Celestra Series Book 6) By Addison Moore Review

Fallen (Fallen Series Book 1) By Lauren Kate Review

The Vampire’sCurse, A Paranormal Romance (Undead In Brown county #2) By S.J. Wright

The Vampire’sRedemption, A Paranormal Romance (Undead In Brown County #3) By S.J. Wright

Shadows ofthe Soul   By Angelique On Loan 6/19
Ascension(Book #3 (Graced Part 2,) Dream Realms Trilogy) By Sophia Sharp


Here is what it says at Amazon when I send the loan:
The recipient has 7 days to claim the book, then at that time 14 days to read the book.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Ethereal (Celestra #1) ‪Free‬ on ‪Kindle by Addison Moore

Addison Moore has Ethereal Celestra Series book 1 is a FREE Kindle download ! Click link below to take you to the book, its free as I said. Check out my review for the Celestra Series, here is link to my review of this book. Ethereal Celestra Book one Book Review

                         
                          

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Expel Celestra Series Book 6 By Addison Moore - Book Review

Expel (Celestra, #6)Expel by Addison Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Biggest CLIFFHANGER ever!! I can't believe it ended like this, to have to wait for the next book!! I was shocked, and the emotions in this book tear you up. Man, Addison did a great job, and really get you hooked into this story. I am so anxious to see what happens next. I can't wait for the next book. I need to know what happens.
You won't believe who betrays Skyla, and we never see it coming!! I wont tell you, but I was Shocked!!

(Below, summary from book)

A death.
A war.
Regret.
Heartbreak.
An old enemy.
A new enemy.
A well-placed boyfriend.
An ending you won’t believe.

Seventeen year-old Skyla Messenger discovers love is stronger than death and deception. In an effort to rectify those horrible truths Skyla’s life changes forever.

Love and heartbreak become obstacles that overshadow the faction war and in the end may cost her everything.

Look for Celestra Series Book 7, COMING SOON!





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Vex Celestra Series Book 5 By Addison Moore - Book Review

Vex (Celestra, #5)Vex by Addison Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seventeen year-old, Skyla Messenger finds herself lying on an altar as a sacrifice to the enemy.

Being an angel of the highest Nephilim order hasn’t been easy. Her first love has cast his allegiance to the Countenance, the Sectors and the Fems see her as nothing more than a celestial pawn, and the dead girl she helped bring back to life has blackmailed her into relinquishing her boyfriend.

Skyla is determined to change all that. She's decided to never trust Logan again, to turn the tables on the Sectors and the Fems, and get dirt on Chloe to blackmail her into leaving Gage alone. But, when one obstacle after another gets in her way, Skyla can hardly find the strength to carry on. The only solution seems to be to sacrifice herself to the Sector in her life and put everything in order while losing everything she values most.

Look for, EXPEL Celestra Series Book 6, available now!(From summary in book)


I was so entranced with this book! I didn't think if could get anymore exciting than it was already. Wow, Logan going over to the Countance was a shock, and Chloe is a major witch, and she has to turn to Marshall, the sector in hopes of changing things. Seems everything she does, backfires on her. You really feel for Skyla, and Logan, as you can see he is in pain too. There is a mystery around Logan, that we do not have all the facts yet.

Its full of excitement, twist and turns, and on the edge of your seat suspense. This series will get you hooked. Make sure to read the others first.

Books in the Celestra Series

Ethereal (Celestra Series Book 1)
Tremble (Celestra Series Book 2)
Burn (Celestra Series Book 3)
Wicked (Celestra Series Book 4)
Vex (Celestra Series Book 5)
Expel (Celestra Series Book 6)

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Wicked Celestra Series book 4 By Addison Moore - Book Review

Wicked (Celestra, #4)Wicked by Addison Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seventeen year-old, Skyla Messenger is wishing people would just stay dead.

With Chloe back, Skyla finds it difficult to live under her tyranny and threats.

A seemingly innocent misstep in Skyla’s past comes back to haunt her and could end up costing her relationship with Gage. (summary from book)


I can't believe how this series is getting even more exciting. Its got so many twist and turns, and excitement in it. This book really takes you on a emotional roller-coaster too, and full of suspense.
I really enjoyed it. Addison is a very gifted writer. Oh, and boy do I hate Chloe, lol, poor Skyla.

Be sure to read the other 3 before this one. You will be lost if you don't.



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Burn Celestra Series Book 3 By Addison Moore - Book Review

Burn (Celestra, #3)Burn by Addison Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sixteen year-old, Skyla Messenger is having difficulties with the living and the dead.

With Chloe’s diary in her hands, Skyla embarks into the mind of one of Paragon’s most twisted former residents.

After accidentally kick-starting the faction war, Skyla finds herself in more danger than ever before. So, when Marshall offers her a taste of the gift of knowing, Skyla attempts to use it to alter the outcome of future prophecies.

And now that Skyla’s love life seems to involve one boy too many, she must choose who to be with. If she waits too long, the decision just might be made for her.(summary from book)


Wow, this series is taking us on a roller-coaster of a ride, time travel, other types of angles, feelings to deal with. And Marshall, yum, not sure who i like the best, Logan is still a favorite of mine.
It will keep you up late at night to find out more. I was lucky and had most the series already on my kindle, so only had to wait for the latest one.

I highly recommend this series to anyone who like the unusual, and suspense. Its a whole new take on angles for sure.



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Tremble Celestra Series Book 2 By Addison Moore - Book Review

Tremble (Celestra, #2)Tremble by Addison Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sixteen year-old, Skyla Messenger is determined to bring back the dead.

For Skyla, being an angel from the coveted Celestra faction hasn’t been easy.

An entire band of wicked angels is after her blood, a Sector is after something far more sinister, and her newfound powers lead her on a quest to save her dead father.

Skyla and her boyfriend Logan try to piece together a plan to take down the Countenance in order to maintain their relationship, but will Skyla’s burgeoning feelings for Gage get in the way?

And when Skyla decides to use her powerful blood to change the fate of another deceased soul, just who is going to stop her?
(Summary from Book)


This series is getting really exciting with this 2nd installment of the Celestra series. We get some time travel with this one, some interesting things come about in this one. Some questions arise about her future with Logan. And these feelings she has for Gage. All very confusing.

It will keep you on the edge of your seat and up at all hours of the night to finish reading it.

I highly recommend this book, but make sure to read the first one then this, and look for the rest in the series.



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Ethereal Celestra Series Book 1 by Addison Moore - Book Review

Ethereal (Celestra #1)
Published March 26th 2011 by Addison Moore


Sixteen year-old, Skyla Messenger is a dead girl walking. 

When her newly remarried mother moves the family to Paragon Island, to a house that is rumored to be haunted, Skyla finds refuge in Logan Oliver, a boy who shares her unique ability to read minds.

Skyla discovers Logan holds the answers to the questions she’s been looking for, but Logan’s reluctance to give her the knowledge she desires leaves her believing Logan has a few secrets of his own. 

Skyla’s bloodlines may just be connected to the most powerful angelic beings that roam the earth, and the more she knows, the more danger she seems to be in.

Suddenly an entire faction of earthbound angels wants her dead, at least she still has Logan, or does she?

My Review:

Ethereal is a very well written story that captured our attention very early on and kept us quickly thumbing through the pages up until the very end.

I really enjoyed this book, especially the whole series. It makes you really pay attention, and wanting more. I like this new take on the angels. It’s refreshing. Give it at chance. This book does a good job of introducing the characters for the next books to follow. Lots of details, it helps you picture everything in your head.
I recommend this series to anyone who wants something a little different, and it is.

Books in the Celestra  and Countenance series which ties in with this series
ETHEREAL (Celestra Series Book 1)
TREMBLE (Celestra Series Book 2)
BURN (Celestra Series Book 3)
WICKED (Celestra Series Book 4)
VEX (Celestra Series Book 5)
EXPEL ( Celestra Series Book 6 )
TOXIC PART TWO (Celestra Book 7)
ELYSIAN (Celestra Book 8)
EPHEMERAL (The Countenance Trilogy 1) (My Review)
EVANESCENT (The Countenance Trilogy 2)
ENTROPY (The Countenance Trilogy 3) Out late 2013
ETHEREAL KNIGHTS (Celestra Knights) (Celestra book 1 written from Logan and Gage’s point of view)

About the Author Addison Moore

Addison Moore is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who writes contemporary and paranormal romance. Previously she worked as a therapist on a locked psychiatric unit for nearly a decade. She resides on the West Coast with her husband, four wonderful children, and two dogs where she eats too much chocolate and stays up way too late. When she's not writing, she's reading.

Author Links

Buy Links Smashwords click name of books (for other formats including epub for nook and more)

Ethereal (Celestra 1) (Free)
Tremble (Celstra 2)
Burn (Celestra 3)
Wicked (Celestra 4)
Vex (Celestra 5)
Expel (Celestra 6)
Toxic Part One (Celestra 7)
Toxic Part Two (Celestra 7)
Ethereal Knights (Celestra Knights) (Book 1 from Logan and Gage POV)
Ephemeral (The Countenance Book 1)
Evanescent (The Countenance Book 2)

Buy Links at Amazon