Book Review- THE DARK CALLING by Kresley Cole

Omg y'all!!!! I am so excited to be able to share this review with you today! I have been dying to read this book and was lucky enough to get a copy a few days early from Kresley to post my review before release day! Check out my review below. I have so  much to say about this book and series so be warned it's going to be a long post! 

Title:THE DARK CALLING (The Arcana Chronicles Book 6)

Author: Kresley Cole

Release Date: February 13, 2018

Publisher: Valkyrie Press

Format: Paperback, eBook

Source: eBook from the Author

Rating: Obsessed!!!!!!!!!!!

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New intrigues, adventures, and stunning revelations fill the penultimate installment of #1 New York Times best-selling author Kresley Cole’s electrifying Arcana Chronicles.

In a world teetering on the edge . . .
When Evie receives life-changing—and possibly game-changing—news, she has trouble believing it. Why doesn’t she feel any different? Is it possible someone she trusts might be lying?


With enemies at every turn . . .
Tensions seethe inside the castle of lost time as Evie starts to doubt her own sanity. Answers can be found outside their stronghold, but will Death help her find them—or prevent her from learning the truth about her future and Jack’s possible survival?


Darkness beckons. 
A mysterious, sinister power begins to affect the Arcana in its path. Forced out into the wasteland alone, Evie must depend on unexpected allies. But as a battle with Richter looms, can her new alliance defeat the Dark Calling before hell reigns on earth?

I'm going to start this by saying that Simon Teen seriously messed up when they decided to stop publishing this series, I mean book 5 made the NYT Bestseller list for Pete's sake and Kresley is an amazing author. I think this series is way better than some of the other ones that Simon Teen keeps publishing and probably should've cancelled years ago (not mentioning names but I think y'all know who I'm talking about).

It's been TWO LONG YEARS between Arcana Rising and this one and I thought I would've forgotten so much about this series but, surprisingly I didn't and reading THE DARK CALLING was like sitting down to catch up with an old friend who I had missed dearly. It's super funny too because when I read book 1, Poison Princess back in 2012 I absolutely hated the first 13 chapters of the book lol but, after chapter 13, I fell in love with the characters and the world and my love story with this series has only grown stronger with each book!


Ok on to the actual review!

Wow! Just wow! I swear each book in this series gets better and better! I really can't say much seeing as the book just released and not many people have read it. But just know that most of your questions will be answered (no I will not answer them for you). We do find out who the inactive card is and that card plays a HUGE part in this book. There will be more death but I'm not saying who and yes there's more romance and Evie will be tested like never before. I'm so glad this one didn't end on a bad cliffhanger like Arcana Rising did. And I really hope we don't have to wait two more years before the next installment comes out because I don't think my heart would be able to take that! Also I've decided I'm Team #WhyChoose lol



Haven't started the series yet? Now's a great time!

Book Review- ARCANA RISING by Kresley Cole

Title:ARCANA RISING (The Arcana Chronicles Book 4)

Author: Kresley Cole

Release Date: August 15, 2016

Publisher: Valkyrie Press

Format: Paperback, eBook

Source: eBook from the Author

Rating: Obsessed!!!!!!!!!!!

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Losses mount and deadly new threats converge in this next action-packed tale of the Arcana Chronicles by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole. 

When the battle is done . . . 
The Emperor unleashes hell and annihilates an army, jeopardizing the future of mankind--but Circe strikes back. The epic clash between them devastates the Arcana world and nearly kills Evie, separating her from her allies.

And all hope is lost . . . 
With Aric missing and no sign that Jack and Selena escaped Richter's reach, Evie turns more and more to the darkness lurking inside her. Two Arcana emerge as game changers: one who could be her salvation, the other her worst nightmare.

Vengeance becomes everything.
To take on Richter, Evie must reunite with Death and mend their broken bond. But as she learns more about her role in the future--and her chilling past--will she become a monster like the Emperor? Or can Evie and her allies rise up from Richter's ashes, stronger than ever before?

Ok so I'm sure this is going to be a rambling review because I just finished this book and I can't seem to form a coherent thought after that "OMG did that just happen?!?!" ending! But I need to write this review now with all the feelings I am having. I don't know how much of a review it'll be though since EVERYTHING in this book is huge and spoilery!

I truly believe that each book in this series just gets better! Kresley has an amazing way of sucking me right back into this world and crushing me, then making me smile and swoon, then absolutely obliterating me with feelings I never thought I'd feel reading a book! My heart beat so hard in certain chapters I thought I might be having a heart attack (no joke I had to stop and check my pulse a few times).  So what can I tell you? Of course Evie is back but not unscathed, some people are dead (no I will not say who), some people are alive (same as above), and we meet some new Arcana (although if you've read Day Zero you've already met them). Bagmen are a little less creepy (but still creepy), oh and we finally get to meet Evie's grandma, and we learn there's more Arcana in the game than we thought.

Man this book kicked my ass! In a good way and now I am going to be struggling until Spring of 2017 waiting for the next book! And praying the publication date doesn't get moved to later!


Haven't started the series yet? Now's a great time!

Book Review- DAY ZERO by Kresley Cole

Title: DAY ZERO (The Arcana Chronicles Book 3.5)

Author: Kresley Cole

Release Date: August 1, 2016

Publisher: Valkyrie Press

Pages: 174
Format: Paperback, eBook

Source: eBook from the Author

Rating: Obsessed!!!!!!!!!!!

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Arcana means secrets, and these Arcana Chronicles short stories from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole are filled with them. Experience firsthand the beginning of the end and behold the apocalypse through the eyes of characters you only thought you knew.

Ashes to ashes . . .
Evie Greene's story of the Flash is just one of many. All over the world, those connected in some way to the lethal Arcana game--like Death, Jack, and Fortune--must first survive a horrifying night of blood and screams.

We all fall down.
Some will have to grapple with new powers; all will be damned to a hellish new existence of plague, brutality, desolation, and cannibalism. Find out who they lost, why they endure, and what they sacrificed in order to live past Day Zero. . . .

I'm not normally a huge fan of novellas or companion guides which this book is, both actually. But damn I really loved getting a glimpse at all the Arcana and their attributes! As well as small snippets of their lives right before and as the apocalypse happened! I found myself liking characters I didn't really care for in previous books. And just give it up Kresley! Jack is the inactivated card lol also seeing Aric before the apocalypse just made me love him more!

I'm not going to go into detail in this review because everything would be too spoilery even little details would give stuff away. Just know that this is an amazing addition to the Arcana Chronicles that fans of the series need grab on release day and devour before ARCANA RISING comes out on August 15th! Thanks so much to Kresley for the review copy!


Haven't started the series yet? Now's a great time!

Review- DEAD OF WINTER by Kresley Cole

DEAD OF WINTER (The Arcana Chronicles Book 3)

Kresley Cole

Release Date: January 6, 2015

Hardcover: 336 pages

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 978-1481423458

Source: eBook from the Author

Rating: Obsessed!!!!!!!!!!!

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Can Evie convince her rival loves to work together? Their survival depends on it in this third book of #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole’s Arcana Chronicles, a nonstop action tale of rescue, redemption, and a revenge most wicked.

Heartbreaking decisions 
Evie was almost seduced by the life of comfort that Death offered her—until Jack was threatened by two of the most horrific Arcana, The Lovers. She will do anything to save him, even escape Death’s uncanny prison, full of beautiful objects, material comforts…and stolen glances from a former love.

Uncertain victory 
Despite leaving a part of her heart behind with Death, Evie sets out into a frozen and perilous post-apocalyptic wasteland to meet up with her allies and launch an attack on The Lovers and the vast army they command. Such formidable enemies require a battle plan, and the only way to kill them once and for all may mean Evie, Jack, and Death allying. Evie doesn’t know what will prove more impossible: surviving slavers, plague, Bagmen and other Arcana—or convincing Jack and Death to work together.

Two heroes returned 
There’s a thin line between love and hate, and Evie just doesn’t know where she stands with either Jack or Death. Will this unlikely trio be able to defeat The Lovers without killing one another first?

Wow this is going to be hard to write without spoiling anything. All I have is theories after this one! My friends and I have talked at lengths about what's going to happen next! Also thanks to Kresley for the review copy!

I'll start by saying I loved this book with a fiery passion! But I grew to hate a character that I had only previously disliked and mistrusted (cough Jack, cough). I fell even deeper in love with Death/Aric and Evie drove me nuts! Girlfriend needs to make a choice! I will say I hate this cover I don't understand the redesign at all. I loved the ones with the characters on them

The storyline and plot for this one was absolutely crazy! The twins are two sick puppies and there were some parts of the story where it was actually hard to read what was happening! And I do not have a soft stomach. But they are craaaaaazzzzzyyyyyyy!!!

OK I want to keep this short so I don't ramble because I could do that forever. I can't wait for the next installment in this series and I can't wait to meet the rest of the cards! Also Evie needs to pick Death lol.

I chose a passage between Death and Evie to share because it was awesome!!! ;)

His irises brightened and brightened. Eyes fully aglow, he rasped, “I am in love with you.” Irresistible Death. “And you love me in turn.”

I gazed at his mouth, recalling how I’d kissed that faint dip in his bottom lip. “Why would you say that?” My voice sounded so far away.

“My fierce Empress protected me before you left our home. Your concern told me much.” Pride lit his expression. “What foe did you think might get to me, little wife?”

Flustered, I said, “I didn’t know, okay? You said you were always a target.”

He pressed a kiss to my forehead, as if in reward. When he drew back, he gave me a real smile, not a smirk, not a grudging half-grin. I’d only seen this a couple of times before.

And it was devastating.

Inner shake. “Admit it: after my poison kiss, when you were reaching for your antitoxin, you believed I’d given you a lethal dose.”

“I admit it. And I was chastised for my doubt when I woke.”

“Chastised? Chastised? You broke my heart that night! You didn’t notice—or care—how much you were hurting me!”

“When I recognized that you weren’t over your infatuation with the mortal, I might have been . . . testing you.” He’d tested me the other night as well! “I needed to know if you felt something as strong for me.”

“What if I’d surrendered?”

His lips parted as if he was imagining that even now. “I can’t believe I’m about to say this, but I’m glad you didn’t. You told me that you would grow to hate me. I didn’t believe it then, but I do now. I should never have put you in that situation.”

“Testing me doesn’t excuse what you did. Coercion is not cool.”

He backed away, stabbing his fingers through his hair. “Then teach me what is! I have no experience with a wife, but you know my capacity for learning. I can learn to be what you need.”

Top 10 of 2014-Top 10 Books I'm looking forward to in 2015!

Hey welcome to the last day of the Top 10 Books of 2014! We hope you all have been having fun! To close out the week we’re looking forward to 2015 so today’s topic is….. Top 10 Books I'm looking forward to in 2015. (This list should be comprised of books released ONLY in 2015)

And make sure to stop by my co-hosts sites Reading YA Rocks, Tales of a Ravenous Reader, and Magical Urban Fantasy Reads for their lists! Oh and make sure to sign up with the linky to share your lists! And don't forget to visit my co-hosts lists one of them is hosting a giveaway today but I'm not saying who you'll just have to visit all 3! 

Ok I’m being a big time cheater here! I’ve read a fewt of these books already but I needed to share how awesome they are on and there’s not a top 10 it’s a top 13! I’ll put READ next to the ones I’ve read lol.

1. FIREBIRD #2 by Claudia Gray, haven’t read. But I need to! I also may know what the it's title may be because Claudia shared it with me but until its official my lips are sealed. But I need more Paul in my life right now!!!!

2. AN EMBER IN THE ASHES by Sabaa Tahir, READ. This book was EPIC!!! It was dark and twisted and I loved every page! It’s an amazing high fantasy! Oh and I love Elias!!1

3. THE SIN EATER’S DAUGHTER by Melinda Salisbury, READ. Another amazing high fantasy. I loved Twylla’s story and both of her love interests. I’m still torn between the two I can’t pick a team yet and that’s a plus in my book!

4. THE ARTISANS by Julie Reece, READ. This is a fantastic retelling of a Beauty and the Beast story. And you will all fall for Gideon, HARD!

5. RED QUEEN by Victoria Aveyard, READ. Another epically amazing high fantasy! I don’t know what in the water these days but the new batch of high fantasies from the 14’ers and the 15’ers but they are sooo freaking good! I rank some at the Maria V. Snyder Study series level. And yep this is one of them!

6. THE RUBY CIRCLE by Richelle Mead, haven’t read. I need this one like a fat kid needs candy!!!! That cliffie at the end of SILVER SHADOWS was ugh so infuriating. And I need more Adrian!!

7. THE DEAD OF WINTER by Kresley Cole, haven’t read. I am dying to get my hands on this finale. I need to know who Evie chooses and I pray it’s Death!

8. THE HEART OF BETRAYAL by Mary E. Pearson, haven’t read. Another one I’m DYING to read! After that ending I need more now! And more Rafe!

9. THE CAGE by Megan Shepherd, haven’t read. But I’ll read anything Megan writes I love her writing! Also this sounds kinda like The Planet of the Apes but with Aliens or Humans being the captors. It’s set on a different planet so I’m intrigued. And I love sci-fi.

10. THE WITCH HUNTER by Virginia Boecker, haven’t read. A world of witches, ghosts, pirates, and all-too-handsome healers? Count me in!

11. SHADOW STUDY by Maria V. Snyder, READ. Maria is my favorite author of all time so of course this one makes the list. And it’s more Yelena, Valek, Ari, Janco, Leif, Kiki, and the rest of the crew! These characters are like family to me! Reading this was like coming home!

12. A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES by Sarah J. Maas, CURRENTLY READING. I love Sarah's Throne of Glass Series and this new series of hers is going to be just as awesome I'm loving the hot Fae. I will read anything Sarah writes!

13. END OF DAYS by Susan Ee, haven’t read. It’s taken way to long for the conclusion to this series but I’m still dying to read it!

Did any of my favorites make your list? Thanks so much for participating in this year's Top 10 of 2014 it was a blast and we hope to see you next year! 

And remember to stop by my co-hosts sites Reading YA Rocks, Tales of a Ravenous Reader, and Magical Urban Fantasy Reads for their lists and one of them is hosting a giveaway today but I'm not saying who you'll just have to visit all 3! 

Make sure to fill out the linky to share your lists! 

Dying to Read (65)- THE DEAD OF WINTER by Kresley Cole

Hey y’all thanks for stopping by to see my Dying to Read post and of course as always I have to give credit to the lovely Jill over at Breaking the Spine for the Waiting on Wednesday Meme!

I love Kresley Cole's THE DEAD OF WINTER series and although it's going to suck reading the finale for this series I am seriously dying to get my hands on it!And even though I absolutely hate the new covers for the series (why oh why do a redesign mid series??) I shall overlook the ugly to get to the goodness inside I need more Death!!

THE DEAD OF WINTER
Kresley Cole

Release Date: January 6, 2015

Hardcover: 336 pages

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 978-1481423458

Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Can Evie convince her rival loves to work together? Their survival depends on it in this third book of #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole’s Arcana Chronicles, a nonstop action tale of rescue, redemption, and a revenge most wicked.

Heartbreaking decisions 
Evie was almost seduced by the life of comfort that Death offered her—until Jack was threatened by two of the most horrific Arcana, The Lovers. She will do anything to save him, even escape Death’s uncanny prison, full of beautiful objects, material comforts…and stolen glances from a former love.

Uncertain victory 
Despite leaving a part of her heart behind with Death, Evie sets out into a frozen and perilous post-apocalyptic wasteland to meet up with her allies and launch an attack on The Lovers and the vast army they command. Such formidable enemies require a battle plan, and the only way to kill them once and for all may mean Evie, Jack, and Death allying. Evie doesn’t know what will prove more impossible: surviving slavers, plague, Bagmen and other Arcana—or convincing Jack and Death to work together.

Two heroes returned 
There’s a thin line between love and hate, and Evie just doesn’t know where she stands with either Jack or Death. Will this unlikely trio be able to defeat The Lovers without killing one another first?

So what do you think? Will you be adding this to your pile? What are you dying to read this week?