[review] Queen Betsy series by MaryJanice Davidson

The thing I like about this Queen Betsy series by our dear author, MaryJanice Davidson is the humor. All those small little things that we like to mutter under our breath, it’s funny and it made me laugh. And hey, the story is quite fascinating too. Like I mentioned (if not for the billionth times) in my other reviews, I read a lot of vampires books (and I think you too, no doubt) so it really takes more than a bit of brain juice to satisfy me and my brain.

The main character, Elizabeth Taylor a.k.a. Betsy reminds me of Fran Fine in ‘The Nanny’. LOL, their fashion sense were the same, except Fran is fashion-conscious from head to toe. I learnt many names of shoe designers from the series. There are some names that I never heard before… maybe because I’m pretty much of a Laura-with-Payless person. Says me with my 2 years old, bright yellow Greek sandal. I bet Betsy will scream at me if she ever saw me.

One thing about vampire here that I haven’t read about from other books was they are afraid of God and everything about it, like bibles and prayer (plus, curses. HAH). So, it gave a sense of security like if you were being chased by a vampire, you can start reciting “For God so love the world that he gave his only son… etcetera”

I would have given a place for this series in my top ten list of ‘Best Supernatural Series’ if not for the new spin in the story starting book 7. Man, at least announce this as a Season 2 series (she kinda did but I’m the reader here, I need somebody to blame for my heartaches) so that I’ll prepare myself or something. It really makes me sad to read about the death of the ones I knew. Plus it gave me a 2 day worth book poisoning which has side effects like tension headache.

The ‘trilogy arc’ or something starting from the seventh book had given me at least a surprise (if not nasty) per book. Although I’m still glad that Betsy is continuing to amaze people or learnt new skills (Yay, amazing Betsy!), it didn’t come up enough to counter-balance the nasty ones.

So after all and all, I give this series a 3 out of 5.

[WARNING – There might be bits of spoilers ahead, proceed by your own risk]



My personal thought (rant!) about the series

I wonder how will the next book coming along. Man, I seriously hope that the future won’t end up like the one in book 9. I really can’t that the fact that the (second version or WHAT?!) Book of the Dead is made up of Eric’s skin. I mean, YUCK?! and NOOoooo!! And what with the Marc-gone-insane-stuff?! He might not be my favorite character but he did nothing to get himself to be a villain in the future.

And I really dislike Laura, from the first time she appeared until now. Because no matter how good she live her life, she’s evil inside. On the other hand, I like BabyJon~! Man, he is, maybe the most sanest (okay, redundancy here) person in the future.

Anyway, I was wondering if I’m gonna buy the next book. Because if disaster filled up more than 50% of the pages, I so going to throw it in the fire which will result in a wastage of my money. By the by, if you are buying the book, BookDepository is having discount on this one.

Check it out at the picture below~!

[myself] My first attempt in writing ^^

I've written a few draft of some stories here and there but never have the interest to continue writing.
So, here's my first piece that I wished to write more on ^^
Please comment if you have read it~ XD


Chapter 1:


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[review] Immortality Bites by Michelle Rowen

I'm kind of surprised that there is vampire novels that will let me down.
Actually, there are a few but the interest never stick around long enough to get the titles in.

For this one, I actually stick around and read until book 2 but I guess my patience runs out. Too bad for this one, I've just finished reading Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress Series. So, comparisons are inevitable. This novel series by Michelle Rowen, sad to say, pale in comparison to J.Frost's series.

When I read vampire novels, I read about their strength, weakness, what they can do and what they can't. For Bitten and Smitten, I'm not sure what the whole thing is about. Well, there are vampire-hunters and vampires but the whole thing....uh, how to say?
Action? - Average
Romance? - Uh, average?
Vampirism? - Other than drinking blood and having fangs, they are all humans alike.

I didn't get to read further than a few chapters off book 2 but I'm sure the later ones are better than the first book (otherwise, M.Rowen won't release it). So, for those who like this series, please don't bash/spam me yeah, I'm just speaking what I'm thinking in MY blog.

I give this a 2 out of 5...

[review] Jane Jameson series by Molly Harper

This series is very good! I give it a thumb up for great plotline.
I love how vampires maintain an open society and have their needs sold on the market for them (synthetic blood, floss, book, sunscreen, window tint and everything)

The story continues to grab my attention with its extraordinary ways to curse.
For example: ‘He yells out some of the 7 words you don’t say in a polite atmosphere’ or ‘he suggests that I perform various sexual acts to myself’ LOL
I don’t know if I can write out the same as from the book, but you get what I mean.

I read many types of vampire books and I’ve read on many different kinds of vampire condition (venomous or not, fanged of not, sunshine or not, bats or not etc). The vampire condition in this book is good and Molly Harper makes up good ‘defense’ to cover for the vampire’s weaknesses (how many times did I mention the word ‘good’? o.0)

Anyway, I give this series a 4 out of 5~

PS> It’s an adult book so be warned, ya

[myself] A vampire book wishlist~

I'm in full vampire mood so I've made a wishlist for books/ebooks I wanted so much now~

D D BARANT - Dying Bites

Todd GREGORY, Chase MASTERS & Sean WOLFE - Midnight Hunter

Molly HARPER - Nice Girls Don’t Date Dead Men
(read it and the review is HERE)

Hannah HOWELL, Heather GROTHANUS & Victoria DAHL - Highland Beast

Michelle ROWEN - Tall, Dark and Fangsome
(read it and the review is HERE)

Trisha TELEP (Ed) Eternal Kiss: Tales of Blood and Desire

Marianne Mancusi - Girls that Growl

Kimberly Pauley - Sucks to Be Me

[review] Carmilla – Sheridan Le Fanu

This is a really weird book if you ask me x.x
I mean, since it’s a vampire book I should able to read story about it.
But mostly it is about the admiration of the vampire to the main character and there is no mentioning about who is the vampire for almost 80 % of the story.
Although, you can already guess it from the beginning of the story =P

Still, I won’t recommend this one if you hope to read vampire stories like Twilight.

I give this novel a 2 out of 5

[review] Kerrelyn Sparks - All I Want For Christmas Is a Vampire

Lol, I didn’t realize this is an adult romance novel when I first get my hands on it. But no matter, I think this is a well-made vampire novel ^^

I’ve read quite a number of vampire novels and this one proved itself good enough to be out of the norm. Blood-loving, non-venomous, ability to teleport, mind-controller… etc etc, a good combination of element, I say~

And this is my first time reading about mortals guarding vampires on day shift, way to go Kerrelyn Sparks! XD! As I read the novel, I’m playing the scene in my head. I will definitely watch this one if it is converted into a movie~

I give this novel a 4 out of 5~

[Review] Amelia Atwater Rhodes – Midnight predator

Amelia Atwater Rhodes – Midnight predator

This is another good vampire novel although not better than the previous one in my review. Vampires possessed qualities like mind-tapping, ability to track slaves, non-venomous, and etc etc. There is not much romance as it focuses on mission, assassination, revenge and stuff like that.

But I like the feelings that grow between Jaguar and Turquoise a.k.a. Catherine. It’s sweet but it’s a shame the author didn’t elaborate more on it. I was looking forward the following story after Turquoise finally revenged herself.
*shrugged* Anyway, this is a worth reading novel, so there! XD

I give this novel a 3 out of 5!

[myself] Vampire Kisses~ XD

My sister recommended this novel to me and I love it ! XD
I read all of the books and at last, down to the final book [The Royal Blood] but... this ending is too brief T^T

I was looking forward reading about Raven getting changed but it's not happening here (- 3-)
Kind of reminds me of Ghibli's creation where there's not much of romance (but I still like love it~!) and the action's that counts.

Anyway, it is a very good book for vampire lovers~ XD

Good: Their love is great and Go, Goth~!

Bad: The cliffhanger... and it's happening at the end (>.<)