BOOK REVIEW: Soul Screamers Vol. 2 : My Soul to Keep • Reaper • My Soul to Steal (Soul Screamers #3, 3.5, 4) by Rachel Vincent

Admittedly, I've been looking forward to reading Soul Screamers Volume 2 by Rachel Vincent for quite some time now. I've ordered this from The Book Depository last month. Unfortunately, they sent me a damaged copy so I had them re-ship my book and it finally arrived about 2 weeks ago. Anyway, this is another omnibus edition and I have to say that this cover is what got me to start the series in the first place. It's sooooooo gorgeous, right? And yes, this is a very, very thick book.

MY SOUL TO KEEP

Let me start with My Soul to Keep which is the third book in the series. If you've read my previous review then you might have already gotten the idea that I am in love with Nash. So yeah, I am still but for some reason I got a bit confused with him in this installment. Maybe not enough to make me fall out of love but just a enough to let Tod squeeze in. I really liked Tod more in this novel. He was really protective towards Kaylee and for some reason I find guys who act like big brothers or something really attractive. Anyway, I don't really want to spoil this book that much but it is enough to hold my interest even if Nash did confuse me from time to time. There were certain parts that made my heart break but other than that I really enjoyed reading this.

RATING: 4.5/5 stars

MY SOUL TO STEAL

Moving on to the fourth book which is My Soul to Steal. The story picks up a couple of months after the events from the previous book. Nash and Kaylee's relationship are quite complicated at this point then especially when an ex-girlfriend (Sabine) enters the picture. Admittedly, I got frustrated with Kaylee 75% of the book. I felt like she was just taking advantage of Nash and his current state. I get that Nash did something terrible. He's sorry and his trying to get better. And I get that Kaylee is disappointed right now but I felt like she had a hard time letting go and making decisions. I really wanted them to be happy and all but Kaylee can't even find it in her heart to forgive Nash. Maybe not trust. After all trust needs to be earned but I just felt like she should've been there for him when he needed her the most. I think Sabine helped Nash at some point. I did like her quite a bit even if she wasn't exactly Little Miss Perfect. I really wanted Nash and Kaylee to be back to the way they used to be but Kaylee simply irritated me. Her grudges are just too out of place for me. Don't get me wrong. I still enjoyed reading this book. Especially the parts with Tod in it. He was just soooooo charming. I still think this is an awesome book even if Kaylee annoyed me a bit.

RATING: 4.75/5 stars

REAPER

Reaper is a novella told in Tod's POV.  This would have to be my favorite part of the omnibus. I really enjoyed getting to know Tod even more. This novella tells us how Tod ended up becoming a reaper. I have to say that this novella made me fall in love with Tod even more. I think his story is truly heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. His love for his family knows no bounds and I truly believe that the life he is currently living is something that he deserves. I don't want to spoil this but this is definitely my favorite part of the omnibus. I could read this again and again.

RATING: 5/5 stars

BOOK REVIEW: Everneath (Everneath #1) + Neverfall (Everneath #1.5) by Brodi Ashton

Everneath (Everneath #1) by Brodi Ashton

Technically, I've read the ebook version of Everneath by Brodi Ashton last year. So, this would be my second time reading this novel since my partner in crime, Cathy, gave me a paperback of it for Christmas. And so, I decided to re-read it again in preparation for its sequel Everbound.

My love for this book has no bounds. Honestly, I would never get tired of reading this novel and I am so glad that my friend actually got it for me. I would have bought it myself but she gave it to me anyway so Yey! Again, the ending simply broke my heart. I think Jack and Nikki's love is truly an epic one. Anyway, I wouldn't delve into this further since my thoughts regarding this book hasn't changed. Here's my original review of the novel.

RATING: 5/5 stars

Neverfall (Everneath #1.5) by Brodi Ashton

As  some of you might know I'm a sucker for novellas especially of novels that I liked.  And since Ms. Ashton released a novella told in Cole's POV then definitely decided to read it just to fill in the gaps before I star Everbound. The novella is called Neverfall and sadly it's only available as an ebook. Not that I have anything against ebooks. I just prefer reading actual books instead of the usual e-readers or in my case iBooks.

For some reason the novella made me like Cole more. I think reading through his voice just made him seem more human. And I think as much as he tries to deny that he has feelings I'm positive that he has now. I think he'd do anything for Nikki even if he taunts her every now and then. I really felt his pain as I  read this. I also liked the loyalty of his friends towards him. And his soft spot was just to die for. He made me feel giddy and I think I fell in love a little with our resident "Mean Guy". The glimpses of his humanity turned me to mush for some reason. 

Neverfall is a really short novella which made it really easy to read but for some reason it made me feel like I was reading an actual novel. Seriously, I think it was well-written for a novella. I really liked the rare display of Cole's humanity and his love for his band mates and Nikki. Anyway, I think this is an awesome bridge for Everbound. I'm currently reading it btw.

RATING: 4/5 stars

NOVELLA REVIEW: Destroy Me (Shatter Me #1.5) by Tahereh Mafi

I finally got around to reading Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi since the release date of Unravel Me is just around the corner. The novella is told in Warner's POV and occurs after the events that took place in Shatter Me. 

First of all, if you're looking for some Warner and Juliette action them this might just do it for you. Haha. There's a bit of that here. I love reading from the male POV's especially one's whose minds are as twisted as Warner's. Don't ask me why. I just do. Anyhoo, I loved getting to know Warner more in this novel. I actually think he's just a sad boy who wants and needs to be loved. He's not actually as twisted as everyone thinks. Destroy Me actually made him seem like a decent human being. Yes, he's ruthless and twisted but he also has a soft side. Anyway, this just going to be a very short review since this is only a novella but I did love it. I think this is a good bridge between Shatter Me and Unravel Me. Makes you think what's in store for Warner, Adam and Juliette.

Rating: 5/5 stars