Melodie's comments (member since Apr 28, 2009)

Melodie's comments from the Urban Fantasy group.

Anne wrote: "I'm thinking I want to go back and read again. All this hype over the New Moon move has made me get sentimental over the book that started it all. *sigh*"

I'll probably drag out and reread it after the holidays. The movie comes out in June and I want to refresh my memory before then.

Currently reading: , and . EVERAFTER is taking me forever to get through!

I have to 2nd Julia's recommendation of . I absolutely loved this book! I read it back in the spring and have recommended it to everyone I know! I also think Alyson Noel's IMMORTALS books are a little different than most things out there.

Anne wrote: "I'm about halfway through Stargazer. The plot is interesting, but I don't really care about the love story."

I really like this series and think Lucas is a hottie!! The next one comes out in February, I think.

Julia wrote: "and just bought Blood Lite......"

I thought BLOOD LITE was terribly disappointing. I read it last year, and there was very little in it that was really worth the trouble.

Valorie wrote: "I heard that Disney bought rights to blue bloods to make a movie. It looks as though they did the same with Adrian Phoenix's Makers Song series. Here's the link for the Adrian Phoenix movie gossip...."

I figured someone might pick up the Blue Bloods rights, but it surprises me about the Maker's Song books! Who would make the perfect Dante???

Welcome, Annette! I love the diverse opinions you find on these boards about the same books. EYES LIKE STARS is one of my most disappointing books, so far, this year.

Carrie wrote: "Valorie wrote:
I love his Dresden Files series also!! I've read them all and they seem to just keep getting better as you go!"

T..."

The first Harry Dresden, STORM FRONT, was, IMHO, terrible! A friend insisted I give the series another chance and I am so glad I did as the books have just gotten better and better. And if you can listen to the audios, even STORM FRONT is better! James Marsters, who played Spike on Buffy, is the reader and he is perfect.

Anne wrote: "At any point does Jean-Claude stop dressing like a gay pirate? I want to like him, but I can't get past his clothes! In what world does a sexy man wear lacy shirts?!
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In one where he is so sure of his manliness that he knows he can wear something like that and tell the whole world to f*** off!! In my book, JC can get away with it!

Julia wrote: "I just finished the non-fiction Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer that I enjoyed a lot; and I don't care much/ or know much about football. (It's about Pat Tillman who was a professional football..."

Good to hear about this book. I've been considering buying it for DH for Christmas.

Reading . It's pretty good!

Julia wrote: "In November I've so far read:
1. Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez
2. Urban Shaman by C.E. Murphy
3. Thinking Straight by Robin Reardon
4. Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasure and Reg..."

Let us know what you think of the Krakauer book, Julia. I've been thinking about buying it for my husband.

Lynda wrote: "I finished Vampire Kisses #3 & #4. I like the series for the character of Raven. Otherwise I would only consider them fair. Alexander is just too perfect. I actually prefer Trevor.

Anyway, I am t..."

I agree on the Vampire Kisses books. At least Trevor seems to have some hormones! This series is just WAY to pure for me! One so called YA series that are definitely KIDS books!

Julia wrote: "What blew me away about the first Remy book is that, like Marlowe and Hammett regret and loss weren't just themes, but characters almost.

I have read Anne Bishop's Jewel series about demons, but..."

I could definitely see Remy teaming up with Michael very nicely!

Anne wrote: "Michelle, you are not the only one out there who has a teeny tiny crush on Harry! I love all of the Dresdin Files! I can't wait until the next one FINALLY comes out!"

Oh, yeah, Harry's hot! But I'll let you guys have him and I'll take Thomas. I know he's bad, but I'll take my chances.

Jessica wrote: "I think I would appreciate the Anita books more if I found Jean-Claude attractive. I always found him to be an arrogant ass. And too pretty for my tastes."

Oh, Jean-Claude is the one constant that I've ALWAYS enjoyed, no matter how bad I thought the book was!

Carrie wrote: "I am trying to read Ill Wind, but can't seem to get into it. Has anybody here read this series? I really love Rachel Caine's YA series the Morganville Vampires, so I thought I'd give h..."

I read at least the first 2 Weather Wardens books. I liked the first one okay, but after that it was hard to stay interested. I also love the Morganville books and can't wait to pick up FADE OUT on Tuesday!

What is your take on the Anita Blake series? Like? Dislike? I loved it for a long time. I stopped reading after INCUBUS DREAMS and then gave it a shot again when SKIN TRADE came out as it sounded like it might be more of a return to the early books. I didn't think it was.

If you dislike the series now, what happened to make you feel that way? The books got away from what made me enjoy them. They were action packed and Anita was a kick ass, take no prisoners executioner. She's not that character anymore. She whines, she's too needy. And to be completely truthful, it's not the sex that really turned me off the books, it's the fact that the plot is so hard to find anymore. They are so buried they seem to be an afterthought. And if the sex was better written it wouldn't be so bad. Too much of it reads like Penthouse Forum. Well written sex can really add to a story. Badly written is just like so much teenage boys wet dream material. After SKIN TRADE, which I thought was pretty bad on all kinds of levels, I'll stay out of the Anita discussions as I won't have anything to contribute anymore. You shouldn't chime in if you don't read the books and I won't read them anymore.

Currently reading by Charlie Huston. Pretty good so far and it's the last in the series.

Julia wrote: "I read one that is non- steamy and WONDERFUL! (Sorry for shouting) It's A Kiss Before the Apocalypse by Thomas E. Sniegoski.

Remy Chandler is a private investigator and once, a very long time ag..."

Another Remy fan!! I recommended this book early on in this thread. With 2 recommendations now maybe some more people will read it!!