City of Fallen Angels

By Cassandra Clare

I could not put this book down. "City of Fallen Angels" is the fourth book in "The Mortal Instruments" series. Clare creates a unique and intriguing world full of Shadowhunters, vampires and werewolves. The entire series gripped my attention. All four books are easy to read, light, fun, adventurous and leaves you hanging just enough to not ever want to put it down.

It is hard to talk about a book within a series because even to explain the plot points of the fourth book would be to give a away a big mystery surrounding the first three. But I can say that Clare does not disappoint in developing the characters or continuing her story. Even though I hadn't read the first three books for about a year, I was immediately drawn back into the characters and story like I had just finished them.

One thing I can say about "City of Fallen Angels" is that there is very little lull, it is plot point on top of plot point until it is a swirling vortex of excitement that I think about even now that I have finished the book. I didn't want to stop reading and I still want more, I can't wait to read her next novel in the series, "City of Lost Souls."

There is a power of self that Clare explores in her novels. These characters are teenagers still discovering themselves and their relationships with others romantically and as friendship. The love expressed in "City of fallen angels" is beautiful and pure. I love Clare's writing style as each adventure brings them closer together with even a little more knowledge about themselves.

This is a wonderful story that I would recommend to any supernatural lover. I give "City of Fallen Angels" five out of five stars for a creative and compelling adventure.

Power of Love

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." ~Jimi Hendrix

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A Dance with Dragons

By George R.R. Martin

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If you are reading Martin's "A Dance with Dragons," then you are most likely familiar with his writing style from the previous novels in the "Song of Ice and Fire" series. In one world: Amazing!

Martin has a way of storytelling that brings his magical world to life. No character is sacred no matter how big or small. The good people sometimes do bad things and the bad people sometimes do good things. Martin's world is the most intriguing of all the fantasy stories out there because the good guys don't always win, so you are constantly on the edge of your seat.

I enjoy fantasy, but no other author has gripped me like Martin. I usually get lost in the journey, but Martin weaves a complex story with lots of action that keeps me always wanting more.

"A Dance with Dragons" is the much anticipated fifth installment of the "Song of Ice and Fire" series. There is so much that happens it is hard to talk of any of it without giving something fantastic away.

There is so much to say about this novel and Martin's world, but you have to read the books to understand. I give "A Dance with Dragons" five out of five stars, it is fantastic. If you enjoy a quest, kings, queens, love, betrayal, magic and adventure--you will hands down love Martin's books.