Book Review: Ardent

Title - Ardent

Author - Alexia Purdy

Series - The ArcKnight Chronicles #1

Genre - Paranormal Romance

Published - October 22nd 2015

Publisher - Lyrical Lit. Publishing

Format - Kindle

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A paranormal shifter romance Vengeance is the only thing worth dying for.

Teaming up with a handsome rival named Ephrem, the banished Princess Lilliana must find her stolen Ardent talisman before a sinister enemy uses it against both rival wolf pack strongholds, intertwining the destinies of the two would-be lovers. Books in 

The ArcKnight Chronicles:

 Ardent #1 

 MarkTier #2

 Enmity #3

Review

Ardent is the first installment in the ArcKnight Chronicles a paranormal romance about two packs of shifters. Two sisters one destined to be the Queen of the pack the other her little sister each has a future that neither one expects. Rafaela is to be married to Gil the future pack leader but while she may be invested in their future marriage it’s clear that Gil isn’t as faithful. Lily’s Ardent Talisman is stole but she covers for the friend who she know stole it and ends up banished from the only home she’s known. Forced onto the streets in the middle of two waring wolf packs could mean death for most but even though she’s royal Lily won’t give up without a fight.

When Lily encounters a rival wolf she finds a strange connection and the support she so desperately needs.  Ephrem at one time was betrothed to marry Lily but before that could happen everything changed, but he never stopped thinking about her. Now that she’s back in his life he’s determined to protect her at all cost. With the help of Ephrem she finds her talisman belonging to the future pack leader of the MarkTier pack. However Lily isn’t the only one with issues Rafaela is now married to Gil and since she hasn’t created an heir he’s decided he needs another wife. Will she be able to change her future of end up being pushed aside?

I like both Lily and Rafaela they each have a unique intertwining story a path that will lead them each for greatness. Both girls also have true champions Lily has Ephrem and Ella with Alec together they have a long road ahead but I can only imagine where it’s going to end. I think the guys are perfect for our royal princess’s they complement them each very well.

I was super excited about Alexia Purdy having a new shifter series because it’s one of my favorite themes and I love her books. I actually picked up all three because I hate waiting for the next one. Ardent is a fast paced novel it’s loaded with action, mystery, romance and magic. I love the characters they are easy to connect with and what’s not to love about kick ass werewolf princess. The concept is intriguing the idea of two packs of shifters fighting over a single town while a new threat looms in the fog. Loved every moment of Ardent it’s a well written captivating story that I can’t wait to finish. I’m a huge fan of the authors writing style it just flows along so smooth and it’s hard to put down had to finish it in a single sitting. My only complaint is that they are short novels and I know I’m going to want more when it ends.  

Book Review: Claymore Vol 12

Title - Claymore

Author - Norhiro Yagi

Series - Silver-eyed slayer (Claymore Vol. 12)

Genre - Manga Fantasy

Format - Kindle

Published - October 2rd 2007

Publisher - Viz Media
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 In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanity’s only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores.

Seven years have passed since the devastating battle in Pieta, and now a new generation of Claymores carries on the fight against the Awakened Ones. However, the mystery of Claire's fate, and of that of her comrades, resurfaces after a surprising discovery made by a young Claymore.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the 12^th installment 7 years have passed the 24 claymore perished in the battle against the awakened beings. Only seven survived but in doing so they had to fake their own deaths knowing the organization would be after them otherwise. They spent the seven years training together to be a lethal team but the time has come for Clare to find Raki and seek the revenge she very much deserves from Pricilla. While in hiding the abyssal beings have been fighting each other, new claymores had to be created to replace those they lost one young claymore who’s weak unlike the others has taken over Clare’s spot. Will she survive to become a powerful claymore or just another pray for Yoma. Will Clare find Raki? 

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans.  While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next. We are given a little back story on Clare which introduces us to Teresa a Claymore whose life was changed by Clare.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2^nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough.

S & S Book Review: Pixie Tamer

Title - Pixie Tamer

Author - Megan Haskell

Series - Prequel to Sanyare: The Last Descendant

Genre - YA Fantasy

Published - January 20th 2015

Format - Kindle freebie

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A Short Story Prequel to Sanyare: The Last Descendant 

It’s Nuriel “Rie” Lhethannien’s twenty-fifth nameday. She should be celebrating her rise to maturity, not sweating in the training hall. But life isn’t fair, and humans aren’t equal to the elves, at least not in the High Court. 

 After losing a practice bout to the one man she wants to trust, Rie is thrown into the most challenging test of her life. Will the rewards outweigh the risks?

Review

Pixie Tamer is the prequel that leads us into Sanyare. We are given a taste of Rie in battle and her encounter with the pixies. Rie is a human girl living among the Elves working hard to earn her place among them training hard each day. After a day of letting an elf get the best of her in a fight, her guardian sends her off to survive an encounter with the pixies. However this encounter with the pixies will be anything but what she expects. 

 We are only given a few short pages of who Rie is but I can see already she’s the kind of character that I’m going to enjoy. Right off I can’t pronounce any of the other characters so far in the book but that’s alright with me I just make it up in my head which is half the fun. While Pixie Tamer is short it does have just enough to wet my appetite for the book and I can’t wait to dive into Rie’s world. While short the story is well written and captivating it draws the reader in giving just enough to leave them wanting more. I can’t wait to start the book Sanyare: The Last Descendant which is my next read.

Book Review: Claymore Volume 11

Title - Claymore

Author - Norhiro Yagi

Series - Silver-eyed slayer (Claymore Vol. 11)

Genre - Manga Fantasy

Format - Kindle

Published - October 2rd 2007

Publisher - Viz Media
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In the northern town of Pieta, Clare and a force of Claymores battle a troupe of Awakened Ones to prevent them from advancing south. Their orders are to hold off the evil horde at all costs, while the Organization prepares a secret weapon. Clare and her comrades realize that theirs is a suicide mission. As their friends fall one by one, the warriors band together to make their last stand.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the 11^th installment the Claymores are still fighting against the awakened beings hoping to hold them off till the organizations secret weapon is ready to start hunting. It’s clear that the mission may be the last for all the claymore’s because help isn’t coming in time. When a brutal attack from the awakened beings pushes Clare to far she may not be able to come back from awakening this time. What will the organization do after losing so many Claymore in one battle? What about the waring Abyssal’s who’ve decided to spread their wings.

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans.  While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next. We are given a little back story on Clare which introduces us to Teresa a Claymore whose life was changed by Clare.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2^nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough.

Book Review: Claymore #10

Title - Claymore

Author - Norhiro Yagi

Series - Silver-eyed slayer (Claymore Vol. 10)

Genre - Manga Fantasy

Format - Kindle

Published - October 2rd 2007

Publisher - Viz Media
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Clare and a group of Claymores are sent to the north to battle a group of Yoma that have banded together under the command of Isley, a powerful Awakened Being. When the warriors arrive, they find their new enemies to be unusually dangerous. They are incredibly strong, well organized, and seem to have a plan to dominate the entire region. Will the Claymores be able to stop this monstrous army?

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the 10^th installment the Claymore’s have travelled to the north to face the rising threat of the Awakened Beings who are teaming up. Upon arriving at the city where the Claymore’s will make the stand Clare finds her companions that she fought an awakened being with before. Joining up with her fellow Claymore’s it comes to question that the organization has sent the trouble makers to their death. When it’s clear the Awakened beings don’t plan to give up so easy and the girls will be put to the test and all may not make it out alive. Raki has taken up with the Abyssal of the north without knowing it.

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans.  While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next. We are given a little back story on Clare which introduces us to Teresa a Claymore whose life was changed by Clare.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2^nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough.

Book Review: Claymore Volume 9

Title - Claymore

Author - Norhiro Yagi

Series - Silver-eyed slayer (Claymore Vol. 9)

Genre - Manga Fantasy

Format - Kindle

Published - October 3rd 2006

Publisher - Viz Media
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Clare and her fellow Claymores Galatea and Jean must battle the Awakened Beings that are holding them captive. In the process, they find their captors' true motive: by torturing the warriors, they want to force them to awaken, and join them in a gathering of Yoma. Will Clare and her comrades be able to defeat the Awakened Beings without becoming one themselves?

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the ninth installment Clare along with Galatea and Jean are being kept by the Abyssal who wants to turn them into awakened to help her fight a battle against the other Abyssal who has started to gather forces to move into her territory. While Galetea was sent to bring in Clare it’s clear that the battle with the abyssal takes priority. After a long battle they survive only to be sent to the North to fight the rising Awakened beings to are terrorizing the villages and working together. Thanks to saving her life Jean has vowed to follow Clare till she repays the debt following her to the North.   

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans.  While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next. We are given a little back story on Clare which introduces us to Teresa a Claymore whose life was changed by Clare.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2^nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough.

Book Review: Claymore Volume 8

Title - Claymore

Author - Norhiro Yagi

Series - Silver-eyed slayer (Claymore Vol. 8)

Genre - Manga Fantasy

Format - Kindle

Published - October 3rd 2006

Publisher - Viz Media

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Clare's battle with the awakened Ophelia ends with a surprising request from Ophelia. Ominous signs begin to emerge as Clare searches for Raki. Not only are the usually solitary Yoma joining forces, they appear to be preparing for battle. More mysteriously, Clare is taken captive by a male Awakened Being and held in a dungeon with other Claymores. Who are her captors, and what do they want?

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the eighth installment Clare has come up against Ophelia again this time as an awakened being but with Ilena’s quick blade arm she has what it takes to defeat her. She learns that Ophelia also hunts for the one who destroyed her family the single horn Awakened who killed Teresa. After slaying Ophelia Clare begins her search for Raki encountering a powerful Yoma along the way when she attempts to save her fellow claymores. Little did she know when she entered the cave that she would be encountering one of the most powerful Awakened in the area an Abyssal. With the help of her fellow Claymore's they may just survive the encounter and figure out why the Awakened are teaming up. 

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans.  While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next. We are given a little back story on Clare which introduces us to Teresa a Claymore whose life was changed by Clare.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2^nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough.

Book Review: Claymore Volume 7

Title - Claymore

Author - Norhiro Yagi

Series - Silver-eyed slayer (Claymore Vol. 7)

Genre - Manga Fantasy

Format - Kindle

Published - October 3rd 2006

Publisher - Viz Media

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Fearing that she's no match for the deadly Claymore named Ophelia, Clare spirits her companion Raki away to relative safety. But no matter how far they run they won't be able to escape Ophelia's heightened senses. And now that Ophelia knows that Clare has awakened, she will not rest until she has destroyed Clare.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the seventh installment Clare has been forced to flee the fight with the awakened single digit because of Ophelia a deadly claymore. Ophelia has no issues breaking the rules and killing humans or fellow claymores. Fleeing into the woods Clare decides that they need to split up if they are going to survive Ophelia’s rage. After another battle with Ophelia when things look bleak a stranger shows up to save Clare a match for Ophelia with her quick sword. How will Clare deal with the loss of her sword arm? What happened to Ophelia?

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans.  While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next. We are given a little back story on Clare which introduces us to Teresa a Claymore whose life was changed by Clare.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2^nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough.

Book Review: Claymore Volume 6

Title - Claymore

Author - Norhiro Yagi

Series - Silver-eyed slayer (Claymore Vol. 6)

Genre - Manga Fantasy

Format - Kindle

Published - October 3rd 2006

Publisher - Viz Media

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Teresa, a powerful Claymore, saves a young girl from her bandit captors and leaves the child in the care of some villagers. But triumph quickly gives way to despair when the situation takes a tragic turn, and Teresa is forced to kill a human--an act that will condemn her to death at the hands of her own kind.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the sixth installment Clare has been sent to join three other higher ranking Claymores in the hunt for a male awakened being. To the other Claymore’s Clare is the weakest since she is the lowest ranking of them at 47 but even though she may be the lowest it doesn’t stop her from fighting. After surviving the brutal fight the girls all make it out alive, and discover that they all have something in common. Forming an unheard of bond for the Claymore organization the girls part hoping to see each other again. Clare is sent to hunt down a former single digit encountering Ophelia a single digit who lusts for battle without a regard who she kills.

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans.  While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next. We are given a little back story on Clare which introduces us to Teresa a Claymore whose life was changed by Clare.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2^nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough.

Book Review: Nuts

Title - Nuts

Author - Alice Clayton

Series - Hudson Valley #1

Genre - Contemporary Romance

Format - Paperback

Published - October 20th 2015

Publisher - Gallery Books

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From New York Times bestselling author Alice Clayton, the first in a brand-new romance series telling the humorously sexy tale of Roxie, a private chef who gets a taste of love—but is it to stay, or to go? 

After losing almost all of her clients in one fell swoop following an accident involving whipped cream, private chef to Hollywood’s elite Roxie Callahan gets a call from her flighty mother, saying she’s needed home in upstate New York to run the family diner. Once she's back in the Hudson Valley, local organic farmer Leo delivers Roxie a lovely bunch of walnuts, and soon sparks—and clothing—begin to fly. Leo believes that everything worth doing is worth doing slowly…and how! But will Roxie stay upstate, or will the lure of West Coast redemption tempt her back to Tinseltown?

Review

Roxie has worked hard on creating her own successful business but when one night turns into a disaster she loses her clients in just a few phone calls. At her mother’s insistence she agrees to come home to run the dinner so her mom and aunt can compete on the Great Race. After all it’s just the summer a chance to make some extra money and have a chance to figure out what to do now.  As a private chef running the family dinner will be a piece of cake plus maybe a chance to be back home is exactly what she needs.

Roxie never encountered to meet Leo a local organic farmer who makes her pulse race. Determined to not fall in love Roxie is all for a summer fling but when the summer ends she will return to LA with her rich clients and back to her life. The only problem is the more time she spends with Leo the harder she finds herself falling for the guy. When a family secret is unexpectedly reveled how will Roxie who does not want to find love handle it? Will she run for LA or stay to be with the man she loves?

I love Roxie she makes me giggle through the whole story. Her slight obsession with Almonzo Wilder from Little House on the Prairie makes me smile because that’s exactly who I picture Leo looks like. I can honestly say it’s been ages since I’ve read or seen a Little House on the Prairie but I kind of want to now thanks to Roxie. I understand why she is so averse to falling in love but I think Leo is the perfect guy to sway her heart he’s exactly what she needs and her home town needs her cooking.

I picked this one up for my online book club this month. It’s been teasing me on the shelf since it arrived but I had to finish a few before I had the chance to get to it. At last the time arrived when I could start Nuts but the silly holiday keeps getting in the way of my reading but every moment of free time I was reading over the last few days. Nuts is a captivating contemporary romance that is a well written mix of sweet romance and steamy moments. It’s a summer fling between Roxie and Leo so it’s full of sexy moments between the two as well as lots of innuendos but I felt it didn’t ruin but enhanced the story add in a little humor perfectly balanced. I honestly loved the characters both Roxie and Leo are easy to connect with. This is my first book by the author but already I can’t wait for the next Hudson Valley book and I’m going to check out her other books. Highly recommend if you are looking for a Steamy HAE novel. 

Claymore Volume 5

Title - Claymore

Author - Norhiro Yagi

Series - Silver-eyed slayer (Claymore Vol. 5)

Genre - Manga Fantasy

Format - Kindle

Published - October 3rd 2006

Publisher - Viz Media

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Teresa, a powerful Claymore, saves a young girl from her bandit captors and leaves the child in the care of some villagers. But triumph quickly gives way to despair when the situation takes a tragic turn, and Teresa is forced to kill a human--an act that will condemn her to death at the hands of her own kind.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the fifth installment Teresa has battled her fellow Claymore’s but left them alive with plans to leave the village with Clare. However that’s not going to happen because Priscilla who’s #2 can’t get over the fact that she broke the rules and uses her inner Yoma to attack Teresa. After a fierce battle Priscilla is successful in taking Teresa’s life but not at the cost of her own. Unable to control the Yoma inside she turns into an awakened which is like a super Yoma stronger and more powerful. Poor Clare has been left alone again but even though short her time with Teresa has changed her life forever. Now she’s a claymore on the hunt for a male Voracious Eater with her fellow claymores.

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans.  While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next. We are given a little back story on Clare which introduces us to Teresa a Claymore whose life was changed by Clare.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2^nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough.

Claymore Volume 4

Title - Claymore

Author - Norhiro Yagi

Series - Silver-eyed slayer (Claymore Vol. 4)

Genre - Manga Fantasy

Format - Kindle

Published - October 3rd 2006

Publisher - Viz Media

(Goodreads)(Amazon)

Teresa, a powerful Claymore, saves a young girl from her bandit captors and leaves the child in the care of some villagers. But triumph quickly gives way to despair when the situation takes a tragic turn, and Teresa is forced to kill a human--an act that will condemn her to death at the hands of her own kind.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the fourth installment Teresa has taken in Clare as her charge at least till she finds a safe new home for her. However when an incident with the bandits turns ugly it forces her to break the rules. Teresa slays a human forcing the hand of the claymores to come after her for breaking the rules. When the other claymores show up she has decided that she won’t be like them anymore, but that she wants to live for Clare. Forced to fight her peers Teresa isn’t just fighting for herself anymore but for Clare. Will she survive the attack.

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans.  While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next. We are given a little back story on Clare which introduces us to Teresa a Claymore whose life was changed by Clare.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2^nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough. 

Claymore Volume 3

Title - Claymore

Author - Norhiro Yagi

Series - Silver-eyed slayer (Claymore Vol. 3)

Genre - Manga Fantasy

Format - Kindle

Published - August 1st 2006

Publisher - Viz Media

(Goodreads)(Amazon)

A Claymore - a female warrior named for the sword she carries - travels from medieval village to village to destroy Yoma, monsters who disguise themselves as humans and who are almost impossible to kill. Claymores are half-humans, half-demons who willingly transformed themselves by mixing their blood with monster's blood. Claire, nicknamed silver-eyed killer, is such a powerful Claymore, she can slay a Yoma using only one hand. But she must constantly struggle to keep from becoming a monster herself.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the Third installment finishes the battle scene at the holy city with Clare and Raki walking away. We are introduced to Teresa a claymore who is #1 in the order the most deadly claymore who had a faint smile when she slayed Yoma. It’s Teresa who has her first encounter with Clare that changes her life forever. After saving Clare from a yoma who was keeping her as a pet, she finds the young girl is determined to be with her. After leaving the village Teresa finds that Clare following her and when they encounter bandits it’s her job to save her. The more time Teresa spends with Clare the more she questions herself.

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans.  While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next. We are given a little back story on Clare which introduces us to Teresa a Claymore whose life was changed by Clare.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2^nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough. 

Claymore Volume 2

Title - Claymore

Author - Norhiro Yagi

Series - Silver-eyed slayer (Claymore Vol. 2)

Genre - Manga Fantasy

Format - Kindle

Published - June 6th 2006

Publisher - Viz Media

(Goodreads)(Amazon)

A Claymore - a female warrior named for the sword she carries - travels from medieval village to village to destroy Yoma, monsters who disguise themselves as humans and who are almost impossible to kill. Claymores are half-humans, half-demons who willingly transformed themselves by mixing their blood with monster's blood. Claire, nicknamed silver-eyed killer, is such a powerful Claymore, she can slay a Yoma using only one hand. But she must constantly struggle to keep from becoming a monster herself.

Review

Claymore is a manga about Yoma who pretend to be human in order to kill and eat the humans. The Claymore are the hybrid of the two stronger faster but still human with the ability to slay the Yoma which they do for a price. They travel from village to village slaying Yoma with nothing but the sword on their back using the Yoma abilities but slowly turning into a monster that they hunt. When the time comes a Claymore will send a black card to another claymore to be slain before the Yoma takes over and so they die as a human.

In the 2^nd installment Clare has taken on Raki with the intention of finding him a place to fit in. The duo has been sent into the holy city which is plagued by a yoma. Thanks to Raki and some pills that hide her Claymore abilities they are able to enter the city. The only drawback is it hinders Clare’s ability as a claymore to sense the Yoma. Having to pretend to be human does have it’s advantages as well as it’s weakness’s but with the help of Raki she may just make it out alive. If not at least she’s taken care of what will happen with Raki should she be killed by the Yoma.  

I like Clare she’s a sword carrying slayer who isn’t afraid to die charging in risking her life. She may not survive every encounter but that doesn’t stop her from doing what has to be done protecting the humans.  While most Claymore’s wouldn’t allow Raki to tag along she accepts him and maybe it’s partly because they are kindred but he needs her and she him to keep her humanity. I find Clare to be an intriguing character and can’t wait to see more about her back story as well as what’s going to happen next.

I’ve seen all of the episodes on Netflix a few years ago actually binge watched them over a long weekend. I love the concept for the Claymore the hybrids created using parts from the monsters that they have been created to fight. While I am familiar with the story it’s interesting to see it play out as I read it. The art is great it gives me just enough to create the story in my head as I read each detailed page. This is only my 2^nd manga so I don’t have a lot to go on but so far I’m super exited to read the series. Claymore is a fast paced loaded with action series that is captivating right from the start hard to put down till the last page. Can’t wait to start the next one in the series they just keep getting better. I feel like a voracious Reader because I can’t get enough.