Review: Give Up the Night

Give Up the Night by P.C. Cast
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Wren has been trying to restore her broken magick after her Moonstruck ritual was interrupted.  Unfortunately, the Elementals cannot agree; some want to complete the ritual and others want everything to stay the same.  Lee, on the other hand, is trying to figure out a way through his issues.  He believes that if Wren returns to the Academia, then everything will work itself out.  Which side will end up on top?

Give Up the Night is the second book in the Moonstruck duology.  Readers will quickly be able to remember the events from the first book with the few nudges that are included at the beginning, yet it doesn’t have that sense of the author trying to refresh our memories.  Overall the story was enjoyable, but it didn’t have a drop-everything-and-finish-this-book-now impression.  This duology had a great resolution and readers won’t finish with the feeling of something missing.  Give Up the Night is a good read for those who enjoyed the first book.

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Review: I Remember You

I Remember You by Theo Baxter
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It has been two years since Aria woke up in a hospital with no idea who she was.  Luckily her husband was there to fill in some of the gaps and now she is an artist making a living selling her sculptures.  All is not calm in her life, though.  She keeps having the same nightmare and now she is starting to remember her past … or is she.  Her husband is not supportive of her trying to get her memories back.  Why?

I Remember You is a stand-alone thriller that had a lot of potential yet was extremely predictable. Without spoilers, it was easy to know where the story was going next; the only reason to read the book was to learn how the characters discovered the truth.  If you love to hate characters, then this is the book for you.  I was screaming at Aria (in my head) most of the time I was reading the book because I didn’t understand why she put up with everything.  I Remember You should be added to your TBR list if you really want a predictable read.

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Review: The Cosmos Keys

The Cosmos Keys by Glenn Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

David is an archeologist on a dig in Turkey when he uncovers a bronze device with Greek writing and a map of the world that wasn’t known when it was created.  He asks Eleni for help.  She is an expert on ancient technology and their inquiry leads them to secrets that have been hidden for centuries.  As they continue to unravel the clues, they must travel across Europe and face others who are also looking for answers.  Will David and Eleni solve this ancient puzzle?  Is the survival of the human race at stake?

The Cosmos Keys is a stand-alone thriller that will pique the interest of fans of The DaVinci Code and Indiana Jones.  No prior knowledge is necessary to enjoy this story, but it will be better for those who already love everything Greek mythology.  Cooper’s characters and conspiracies are easy to understand and relate to, which makes this story feel as if you are part of the experience.  The Cosmos Keys is a wonderful thriller with a touch of nerdy romance. 

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Review: The Encanto's Curse

The Encanto's Curse by Melissa de la Cruz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

MJ has recently been crowned queen, and her first duty is to bring peace. However, when she realizes that the creature attacking her kingdom is herself, she must learn why she has been cursed. MJ flees her court to get answers, but with a broken heart and no one she believes she can trust, she has her hands full. Can MJ break the curse before it takes over her forever? Will she be able to find love amid terror?

The Encanto’s Curse is the second book in The Encanto’s Daughter series.  Although this story is the second in the series, readers could easily pick up this book and enjoy it as a stand-alone tale.  The book does end with a satisfying conclusion, yet de la Cruz has created a world that has many possible stories available to be explored.  The Encanto’s Curse is a fun read for those who like mythological tales. 

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