Once Upon a Moonlight Review...

The Rise  by Julie Plec Series:  The Originals #1 Published by  Hodder Children's Books by 5th February 2015 Pages:  352 Source:  *Received from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review* Thank you! It's the year 1722. Ever since the siblings Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah Mikaelson landed on the shores of New Orleans, they have been fighting to claim the city as their own. They are the oldest vampires in the world, trying to share the city with the witches and the werewolves. Enter Vivianne. Raised as a witch, she is betrothed to a werewolf for a union that should bring peace between the witches and the werewolves. She is the only girl in New Orleans off limits to the Mikaelsons. Klaus immediately plans to make Vivianne his own. Can the vampires cling on to their territories in the city? Or will Vivienne and Klaus trigger a battle bigger than anything New Orleans has ever known? Dark and addictive, THE RISE is the perfect beginning to THE ORIGINALS t

Death & Co.  by D.J. McCune Series:  Death & Co. #1 Published by  Hot Key Books on 2nd May 2013 Pages:  279 Source:  *Received from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review* Thank you! Adam is a Luman, and it runs in the family. Escorting the dead from life into light, Adam must act as guide to those taken before their time. As his older brothers fall into their fate however, Adam clings to his life as a normal kid - one who likes girls, hates the Head and has a pile of homework to get through by Monday morning. When Adam gets a terrible premonition he realises that he must make a devastating choice, risking his life, his family and his destiny. Such a disappointing read! I have been so excited to start this trilogy, as the last novel Fault Lines  was just released, but I find myself extremely disappointed. What I do love are the covers of this trilogy, they are so dark and mysterious, really reflecting the teen angst. To Adam, being a Luman

Out of Control  by Sarah Alderson Published by  Simon Pulse on 12th May 2015 Pages:  320 Source:  *Received from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review* When 17 year old Liva witnesses a brutal murder she’s taken into police custody for her own protection. But when the police station is attacked and bullets start flying it becomes clear that Liva is not just a witness, she’s a target. Together with a car thief called Jay, Liva manages to escape the massacre but now the two of them are alone in New York, trying to outrun and outwit two killers who will stop at nothing to find them. When you live on the edge, there’s a long way to fall. Addictive and refreshing, Out of Control  is a fast pace, action-packed novel that you will not be able to put down. I really like the cover of this edition, it is dark and mysterious, yet simple. I knew very little about this novel going into it, and I felt that made the experience even more thrilling. Just know tha

The Rain by Virginia Bergin Series:  The Rain #1 Published by  Macmillan Children's Books on 17th July 2014 Pages:  384 Source:  *Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review* It's in the rain...and just one drop will kill you. They don't believe it at first. Crowded in Zach's kitchen, Ruby and the rest of the partygoers laugh at Zach's parents' frenzied push to get them all inside as it starts to drizzle. But then the radio comes on with the warning, "It's in the rain! It's fatal, it's contagious, and there's no cure." Two weeks later, Ruby is alone. Anyone who's been touched by rain or washed their hands with tap water is dead. The only drinkable water is quickly running out. Ruby's only chance for survival is a treacherous hike across the country to find her father-if he's even still alive. This novel at points I loved but then would drastically turn to loath. I am a big fan of the

Anna and the French Kiss  by Stephanie Perkins Series:  Anna and the French Kiss #1 Published by  Speak on 4th August 2013 Pages:  372 Can Anna find love in the City of Light? Anna is happy in Atlanta. She has a loyal best friend and a crush on her coworker at the movie theater, who is just starting to return her affection. So she's less than thrilled when her father decides to send her to a boarding school in Paris for her senior year. But despite not speaking a word of French, Anna meets some cool new people, including the handsome Étienne St. Clair, who quickly becomes her best friend. Unfortunately, he's taken —and Anna might be, too. Will a year of romantic near misses end with the French kiss she's waiting for? Cute, sweet, adorable, and funny. This novel is guaranteed to leave you smiling with an achy mouth (from all the smiles and laughter)! I love these covers, so simple yet the colours with the white are absolutely beautiful. Just look at