Organ Reapers by Shay West

 Organ Reapers is a very interesting urban fantasy book, it's like nothing I have ever read before. Shay West is a talented wordsmith. This is the first book I've ever read by her but I look forward to checking out her other works. 

I'm not going to lie I was a little worried that I wasn't going to like this book. I don't usually read books that follow detectives because it reminds me too much of Law and Order but Organ Reapers was actually refreshing. I ended up loving the detectives and enjoyed seeing the other side of the law. 

It followed two sets of people and even though sometimes that can be very confusing, it was very easy to follow. Eli usually works alone but just got assigned a new partner, Ava. He starts to fall for her but of course since they are both detectives he can't pursue her. I really liked their partnership, they complimented each other well. Tani and Keena are also work partners in a way but it's cute how much you can tell they like each other. In their world you can't show affection unless you are married (which they are not) so it's even cuter when they sneak a hand hold. 

Eli and Ava are detectives that are trying to solve a string of murders. Tani and Keena are organ harvesters, in their world that is a sacred job. (They use magic to travel to this world to kill and steal the organs of innocent people, to save the people in their world.) When Ava and Eli start working these organ harvesting murders, things get weird because how can you catch someone that can travel to another world? After Tani and Keena get a job that involves the murder of a child they decide they can't do it anymore and they run away. After having visions from their Gods they know what they have to do. They end up teaming up with Eli and Ava so they can forever close the gates connecting the two worlds.

I loved Tani and Keena, especially when they came to this world to help Eli and Ava because their world is in the olden days. They still lived in the renaissance times, so it was cute when they tried to figure things out. I loved the epilogue, it was the cutest thing! I think the two worlds were blended together nicely. I've read books that tried to do something like this but it didn't work as well for them. This was a very good book and I'm so glad I gave it a chance.  

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Branded by Abi Ketner and Missy Kalicicki

"You can overcome anything short of death."

Branded was a great first book for the sinners series. It was written by two amazingly talented ladies, Abi Ketner and Missy Kalicicki. They are exceedingly nice and truly care about their fans, enough to create an Anti-bullying account on instagram. I actually won a signed version of this book from a giveaway on instagram and I will treasure it forever. 

There are so many things about this book that I love, I don't know if I'll be able to write it all down but I'll try. First of all I love dystopian books because it makes me appreciate the reality I live in, sometimes. I love that it was based on the seven deadly sins because that's not something I've ever read in this way before. I really liked the sins concept; it made me extremely glad the world isn't really like that because I -like most everyone else- would have a rainbow on their necks.

Lexi Hamilton was falsely accused of being a sinner, so she was taken to live in the Hole with the rest of the sinners. She was branded with a blue brand, which means lust. In this world that means she is labeled a whore by anyone that sees her blue brand. Cole is assigned to be her guard and to protect her at all costs. After spending a lot of time together they start to get feelings for each other. Which is against the rules and punishable by torture and death. They have to fight for their lives to escape the Hole but that will not be easy.

I want to be Lexi Hamilton when I grow up, minus the whole being branded with lust thing. She was very strong willed and learned how to hold her own when her world was beating her down. Cole was another favorite because who doesn't love a hot guy forced to protect you? Of course, their contact was forced at first but naturally they fell for each other and it was the sweetest thing. I also liked Sutton, Alyssa, Bruno and Zeus. Hands down Zeus was my favorite being in this whole book, I want my own Zeus in my life! 

There were a few characters that I wouldn't mind punching in the throat, like Wilson, I really didn't like that guy. At first I didn't like Keegan because he got in the way of Cole and Lexi but I understand why, I guess. I know he was just trying to be a good big brother and protect his little sister. 

The next book in the amazing series is Hunted. I don't know when it comes out but I hope it's not too long because I'm hooked. 

Happy Veterans Day!

    

    I would like to say a big thank you to everyone that has served our country and for everyone that is currently fighting to keep us safe every day. Thank you for all the sacrifices that you made for our freedom. 

    I would like to say a big thank you to the most important veteran in my life, my dad. 

Thanks Daddy! 

Verboten by Amelia Louise Carter

 Verboten by Amelia Louise Carter is an excellent read! Amelia Carter is an amazing writer and such a sweet girl, I've had the privilege of talking with her a few times on social media sites. She's so young and so full of talent I can't wait to see what else she produces in the future. 

This book had a little bit of everything: angels, vampires, werewolves, fairies, faeries, dragons, mermaids, witches, warlocks...I know it had more but I would be here all day trying to name every paranormal being in here. Even though it had so much it wasn't too much, there was never a time that I was lost or confused. It had a great and interesting story line that made it a pleasant read. Amelia Carter was able to create a great fantasy world that a part of me wishes I lived in.

It follows, Katalina White, a young angel as she turns into a badass assassin and her journey along the way. She finds out a lot about herself that she didn't know, things that were quite dangerous. Her assassin training helped her make new friends and brought her closer to old ones, then took her down to earth to fight against her enemies. 

I must say that I was jealous of her ability using the crossbow, I would love to never miss my target! Something else that I was thoroughly jealous about, the amount of guys that kissed her. That is not a problem most girls have and she complained way too much about it...kidding of course. ;) 

After all that she went through with these guys I don't know which one I preferred her with. That's odd for me, I usually have someone I love and no other guy can compete in my eyes but not this time. I liked Darren and Christian but I understand why she chose who she chose and I like it.

All I have left to say is bring on book two!