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  • Interesting post-apocolyptic book5

    Coreena McBurnie I want to start off by saying that the audiobook version of this book was presented amazingly well. Emma Galvin was fantastic as the main narrator and conveyed a real sense of Evie's character. Keith Nobbs did his part so well it was scary - he embodied creepiness itself.

    I love the premise of this book and how tarot cards are used to hold it all together - it is brilliant. Evie has hallucinations and her mom thinks she's crazy, just like her grandmother. However, it turns out that Evie is one of the Major Arcana, the power cards, of a tarot deck.

    When the apocalypse comes, Evie and her mother realize that the hallucinations were actually visions. There are voices in Evie's had that speak to her. Then Jack comes along, a poor, rough, Cajun boy. Evie and Jack have to work together to try to find Evie's grandmother in the craziness that is left of the world - bagmen (zombies), soldiers, cannibals, plague, no vegetation,...

    I alternately liked and disliked both Evie and Jack. There were many times I found them extremely frustrating. Evie spent a lot of time being weak and confused and even whiny. I can see why this was, and I appreciate her growth (and anticipate she will be a much stronger character in the next book), but felt it did go on a bit.

    Then there is Jack, the ultimate bad boy. He and Evie clearly love each other, even if they can't stand each other. He is rude, rough, tough, can fight and survive on the land, drinks, rides a motorcycle. You get the picture. Again, I found that maybe this stereotype went a bit far.

    However, I loved the parts about the visions and the tarot deck, the voices and the Arcana. And Cole's writing is beautiful. Her use of language is stunning and completely drew me in. Her descriptions are vivid and engaging.

    I think those who like dystopian novels will enjoy this different, almost paranormal, take. Despite my frustrations with the two main characters, I did like them and the book enough to eagerly anticipate the next installment. by Coreena McBurnie

  • I Need More of This Book!5

    Pretty In Fiction Poison Princess by Kresley Cole is a goooood book. And I don't mean that like, "It's a good book, you should read it." I mean it as in, it's now in my top five favorite books of all time! It's like an epic mix of the contemporary, post apocalyptic, romance and paranormal genres that will certainly be a favorite with many. The way Cole introduces us to the main characters before the apocalypse, lets us see their world in detail, makes the devastation of the Flash that much more real. It's something many post-apocalyptic novels don't bother with but it made me enjoy Evie's story so much more.

    Evie Greene is a strong character right from page one. Even though Evie is portrayed as a good girl she's not a saint like many heroines who are portrayed as being good. She's a sixteen year old girl and she can be as big of an idiot, or coo-yôn as Jackson would say, as anyone. But she steps up when she's needed. She chooses good over evil and tries to make those around her happier. She has this deadly power growing inside of her, yet she holds back, trying to remain normal. I know, I know. Another paranormal heroine who denies her power because she wants to be "normal". Cliche, except in Poison Princess it doesn't feel cliche. It feels like Evie struggling to remain Evie and not become a monster. After the cliffhanger at the end, I can only imagine how Evie is going to grow and change in the upcoming books.

    Let's talk about Jackson. (If I could talk about Jackson for the next three years I'd be totally fine with that.) Jackson Deveaux is the boy who put the bad in bad boy. He's a hot, motorcycle ridin', crossbow totin' Cajun with a chip on his shoulder and he's the only protection Evie's got against the world post-Flash. And what protection he is! As Evie says, as long as Jackson's got his crossbow, he's the bogeyman that everyone should steer clear of.

    Jackson... Well, I'll just come out and say it. Jackson can be an all-mighty douchebag from time to time. If you've read Jennifer Armentrout's Lux series and thought Daemon Black was a jerk, Daemon's a cuddly, little kitten compared to good ole Jack. But, he's got his reasons for being a jerk to Evie. (I mentioned that chip on his shoulder, right?) I love me a bad boy with an attitude problem, so Jackson was my kind of guy, right from the get go. But if you had a problem with Daemon from the Lux series as I've heard some people have (I don't understand it, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion), than I can almost guarantee that you'll want to reach through the pages of Poison Princess and strangle Jackson. You might want to do that even if you like him. He's sort of strangle-able.

    The way Poison Princess was structured was very interesting. I can't remember ever reading a book where you're introduced to the main character through a random, evil secondary character. The prologue begins with Arthur, a young man who is trying to catch Evie in a trap in order to do horrible experiments on her. Getting her to tell him her story so he can remember what it was like before the Flash (while really he's taking a patient history-yeah, this guy is really sick). It was very unique and had you wondering what was going to happen, since the entire time Evie's telling her story you know that it's somehow leading her right into this psycho's lair (his word, not mine-told you he was sick).

    I will admit, the only thing I wasn't truly a fan of in this book was the way the scenes with Arthur seemed to condescend to the reader. It's written in a way that basically says, "This is a bad guy. He's evil. You should hate him." I know that Arthur is a very condescending douchewad all on his own, but still. It could have been a little less obvious. Really, even though he plays an important role in Evie's character development, he's not a huge part of the novel itself, so this isn't a major complaint.

    Arthur and his figurative "I'm an evil-doer" neon sign was the only thing about Poison Princess that felt obvious to me. I couldn't seem to ever guess what was going to happen next. When I finally reached the last few pages of the novel I was shaking with anticipation. The end is a huge game changer for Evie and I couldn't help but be anxious for her. I'd love to talk more about this (like have a full-on drool fest and then a good whine about certain events) but I don't want to give away any spoilers, because you'll want to discover the secrets of Poison Princess all on your own.

    If you're a lover of contemporary but are a little iffy when it comes to paranormal, I'd recommend giving Poison Princess a try. It's written so realistically, easing you into the apocalypse and all of the magic elements, while at the same time not watering it down for fans of paranormal. With a spunky heroine who's equal parts strong, funny and deceptively deadly everyone is sure to fall in love with this story. Plus, there's a hot Cajun. That alone is enough to read this book, trust me. by Pretty In Fiction

  • Do Not Miss This Book!5

    ephrielle Whoa.

    Disturbing, dark, dangerous, terrifying, heartbreaking, and AMAZING!

    At first I wanted to run from the creepy book. From the terrifying world it held. But I persevered because it has spellbinding characters and a unique story. So much mystery and the temptation that one more page might hold the answer. By the end I am not sure you could have pried the book from my fingers.

    Finally a book that makes me fall in love with the bayou or more specifically Jackson. He is infuriating at nearly every turn and so very addictive. A small listen to his accent and you will be hooked. A bad boy so smokin' you will wonder how any other could possibly hold a flame to him.

    Evie is so perfectly disguised. Innocent and weak in appearance and mind but when push comes to shove she is anything but.

    The romantic tension is absolutely sizzling off the charts. Wowzer!

    An apocalypse like you have never seen and scarely dared envision in your darkest nightmares. So vivid, so cruel, and somehow all too realistic feeling. It leaves you wondering what if this really happened? How would I fare?

    The ending is stunning and will leave you raw. A dark journey that is not to be missed. The future promises more darkness and betrayal. Enough heartache to drown in and next to no prospect of happiness. Regardless, I will gladly, if not patiently, stand in line for more.

    This book is much like the Empress, "Come touch. But you'll pay a price." Consider yourself warned, steel your courage and charge in.

    Content:
    Sexual: Moderate
    Language: Moderate to heavy
    Violence: Heavy by ephrielle

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