Creatura by Nely Cab - The Review

Creatura
by Nely Cab 

Product Details

Paperback: 346 pages
Publisher: Nely Cab; 2 edition (August 6, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1489589554
ISBN-13: 978-1489589552

Publication Date: August 6, 2013

(From Amazon)

Isis can control her dreams. Or she could until recently. The creature in her nightmares has been haunting her for months. As if being dumped wasn't bad enough, now she dreads going to sleep. She decides to confront the creature and win back some of her peace; only, she finds that he s not a monster and he s not a dream. A sacrifice for love, a shocking discovery and a jealous ex-boyfriend blur the lines between reality and dreams, making it hard to tell who the real monsters are. Who would've known...that sometimes love is lethal?

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My Review:
Lets start with the cover. A dark haired young lady with only one of her freaky green eyes looking at me. That one look says so much, she has a feeling of dangerous yet innocent. The sentence "Sometimes Love is Lethal." Whoa! that makes my mind whirl with questions. Is the girl on the cover the one who is lethal? who is she? 

And with that I enter my e-book ready for the story to unfold. And boy-o-boy does it ever!!

Author Nely Cab starts the book captivating her audience by introducing the sweet Isis and all she wants to do is get some sleep, and this darn reoccurring nightmare she just cannot shake. No matter how hard she tries, this creature terrorizes her and leaves her a walking zombie from lack of sleep. Her poor mom is at whits end trying to figure out what to do to help her child get sleep.

Finally Isis has had enough and confronts the creature in her dream and she is utterly shocked by her discovery. The book then takes you on the most fabulous ride you'd ever want to encounter!

Cab had me yearning to continue to read, I needed to know will happen next. I love books that have you thinking of it when you are supposed to be doing other things, like sleeping or eating. 

Questions upon questions kept coming up.... What will Isis do? What is going to happen next? And the best part was, just when I thought I had it figured it out, Cab threw a curve ball and I was left not only scratching my head but NEEDING to read more.

Cab introduced her characters in a way that you were compelled to connect with. The characters had the perfect blend of humor and seriousness leaving me cracking up laughing at times and at other times really thinking about the situation. 

Cab gives her readers an action packed book full of unbelievable twists and turns and she leaves the reader literally begging for more! I cannot wait for the second book to be released!!!

This book was defiantly, BLAZING HOT!!!!! 

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About the Author (from Goodreads)

Nely Cab was born on December 9, 1974, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She has lived and resided in South Texas most of her life. In 2001, the author relocated to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, where she dedicated time to the study of culinary arts and the art of oil painting.

After her return to the U.S., she resumed her employment in banking and in the following year transitioned to the field of Social Work. Later, Nely took up writing as a hobby and produced her first novel entitled "Creatura".

The rights to "Creatura" were sold to a leading Young Adult publisher in a foreign country in May 2012 and was published in June 2013.

Today, Nely Cab writes from the comfort of her home in South Texas, where she lives with her husband and son. Her life goal is to check-off Bucket List Item No. 95,623,351: To Conquer the World. While she aspires world domination, Nely continues to work on her debut series Creatura.

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Feature and Follow #4 (Aug. 16)

Feature and Follow Fridays #2

The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee’s View and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it’ll allow us to show off more new blogs! 

How does this work? 

The goal is to increase blog followers and make friends. Click here to read more.

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This week's Feature Question:

Share something you’ve learned about book blogging or just blogging in general in the last month.

Hottie Syreeta's Answer: Everything I learned has been new, come this Saturday we will be celebrating 1 month of blogging, and we couldn't be more excited! The one thing I have learned that has actually been one of the most amazing part of blogging is that other bloggers are so helpful. We all have the same passion and the help and tips have been phenomenal. I look forward to continue to network with other fabulous bloggers and connect to new followers.

I am even more excited to hop around to see what other bloggers are saying in hopes to learn even more!!!! :-)

 

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LOVESTRUCK GIVEAWAY HOP

Giveaway Hop Hosted by Under the Covers, runs August 14 – August 20

Love-struck: (adjective) having a passionate or overwhelming feeling of love; smitten

Is there a book or a series that you have read which has left you completely smitten? A hero/heroine that makes other heroes/heroines pale in comparison to the feelings you have for your “true” love? Are you left feeling dissatisfied because there is just nothing else that can compare?

We want to you share this special character or book/series with us and your followers. Tell us about them: share pictures, passages, quotes, excerpts, etc. Then offer that book as a giveaway to share the love. We all want the chance to be besotted, carried away, and/or charmed. So, introduce us to that special character that has left you love-struck. 

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Hottie Syreeta's is in ABSOLUTE LOVE with the Black Dagger Brotherhood.. aka "The Brothers" series by J.R. Ward. Ever since reading the first book, Dark Lover and meeting Wrath, I have been beyond smitten.

J.R. Ward introduces the most yummiest vampires and each book has you begging for more and more. At first I could not figure out which Brother I loved more. But now I am certain that I am in love with Butch (Lover Revealed) and Zsadist (Lover Awakened). I cannot choose between the two!

Once you have read the books you will see just how hard it is to actually choose a Brother. They are ALL so... yummy!

“I liked you, cop. From the moment I met you. No… not the first moment. I wanted to kill you when I first met you. But then I liked you. A lot.”
― J.R. Ward, Lover Revealed 

 “Man" Rhage muttered, "someone hit this place with the Hallmark stick."

Until it broke.”
― J.R. Ward, Lover Revealed

 “I was dead until you found me, though I breathed. I was sightless, though I could see. And then you came...and I was awakened.”
― J.R. Ward, Lover Awakened

 “Sometimes your whole life could hinge on a fraction of an inch. Or the beat of a nanosecond. Or the knock on a door.”
― J.R. Ward, Lover Awakened

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We want you to experience the BDB. To find a Brother to fall in love with. 

So our giveaway is a copy of J.R. Ward's first Black Dagger Brotherhood Book, Dark Lover, from the Book Depository. 
 (OR)
If you are already a fan of the Brothers then we will be giving you a copy of the newest Brothers book, Lover At Last. If this is your option, it will be the pre-order paperback addition released in Oct. from Book Depository.

(All pictures and excepts taken from Goodreads)

Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

Mass Market Paperback, 393 pages

Published September 6th 2005 by Signet Eclipse

ISBN   0451216954 (ISBN13: 9780451216953)

In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly turf war going on between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret band of brothers like no other-six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Yet none of them relishes killing more than Wrath, the leader of The Black Dagger Brotherhood.

The only purebred vampire left on earth, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents centuries ago. But, when one of his most trusted fighters is killed, leaving his half-breed daughter unaware of his existence or her fate, Wrath must usher her into the world of the undead--a world of sensuality beyond her wildest dreams.

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LOVER AT LAST by J.R. Ward

Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another....

Blay, after years of unrequited love, has moved on from his feelings for Qhuinn. And it’s about time: The male has found his perfect match in a Chosen female, and they are going to have a young—just as Qhuinn has always wanted for himself. It’s hard to see the new couple together, but building your life around a pipe dream is just a heartbreak waiting to happen. As he’s learned firsthand.

Fate seems to have taken these vampire soldiers in different directions... but as the battle over the race’s throne intensifies, and new players on the scene in Caldwell create mortal danger for the Brotherhood, Qhuinn finally learns the true definition of courage, and two hearts who are meant to be together... finally become one.






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Teaser Tuesdays #4 (Aug.13)

Teaser Tuesdays hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading is a weekly Meme where you share 2 sentences from your current book. 

Please play along with Teaser Tuesdays, here is what you do...

• Grab your current read

• Open to a random page

• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Make sure to leave your link so I can check out your teaser too!

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Hottie Syreeta is currently reading Creatura (ebook) by Nely Cab


My TEASER: 
Kindle Location 378 of 5884 - 6%
"I hated being called immature. I was seventeen and wore real bras now. I was without a doubt mature."

Location 1737 of 5884 - 29%
"Brother," Galen said. "If you feed the cats, they'll keep coming back. Please. I beg you. Stop." Bill and Andy broke out in laughter as Jean and Marie took the hint and walked away.

From Goodreads 

Paperback, 308 pages

Published June 15th 2011 by Authorhouse

ISBN      1463406231 (ISBN13: 9781463406233)

 

When seventeen year-old Isis Martin is having trouble sleeping due to perturbing dreams of a horrific growling beast, she decides to confront her fear. But what Isis discovers is something other than a menacing entity. The human-like creature offers Isis assurance that he is not a figment of her imagination. Unwilling to accept his avowal, Isis sets his words to contest by asking the entity to prove himself - a dare, he readily welcomes. It is in her dreams that Isis innocently stumbles upon the silent existence of the divine lineage of those that man has long forgotten. In a quaint town, deep in south Texas, this story leads Isis onto the path of impermissible love and captivating life-changing truths. Isis Martin's journey is sure to leave any reader ravenous for more.

Does this sound interesting? Then click HERE to enter to win a FREE E-Book of Creatura!!!

Feature and Follow Fridays #3

Feature and Follow Fridays #2

The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee’s View and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it’ll allow us to show off more new blogs! 

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The goal is to increase blog followers and make friends. Click here to read more.

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This week's Feature Question:

Back to school. Create a reading list for the imaginary English Lit class you’ll be teaching this semester.

Hottie Syreeta's Answer:There are so many great books that I would, but here are my choices and why.

- The Twilight Series and Anne Rice's Vampire Series (I realize it would seem like comparing apples and oranges, but there is a common denominator.. the seeds, and I would have my class look for the "seeds" in the books)

- The Adventures of Huck Fin - Self explanatory, it is an American Classic

- Their Eyes Were Watching God by: Zora Neale Hurston - I want more people to familiarize themselves with African American Literature, and this is a great one.

- The Green Mile & Needful Things by: Stephen King - Stephen King has some great books, these two are amongst my favorites. I feel that great discussions would come from both books.

- I know Why The Caged Birds Sing by: Maya Angelou - I love Angelou and this book is very powerful. Also another way to get African American Literature out there.

 

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Waiting on Wednesdays #3 Possession

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine. This event showcases an upcoming book that we are eagerly awaiting to be released.

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Hottie Syreeta's WoW: The WARDen's second series, The Fallen Angels are so good. Good vs Evil.. what is there not to love

POSSESSION

by J.R. Ward

(taken from Amazon)

Release date: October 1, 2013 | 

Series: FALLEN ANGELS (Book 5)

 

#1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward explores what really happens when good and evil toy with humanity in her new novel of the Fallen Angels, as the salvation of a doomed soul depends once again on a crossroads...

When Cait Douglass resolves to get over her broken heart, throw off her inhibitions, and start really living, she’s unprepared for the two sensual men who cross her path.  Torn between them, she doesn’t know which to choose--or what kind of dire consequences could follow.

Jim Heron, fallen angel and reluctant savior, is ahead in the war, but he puts everything at risk when he seeks to make a deal with the devil--literally.  As yet another soul is unwittingly caught in the battle between him and the demon Devina, his fixation on an innocent trapped in Hell threatens to sidetrack him from his sacred duty...   

Can good still prevail if true love makes a savior weak?  And will a woman’s future be the key, or the curse, for all of humanity?  Only time, and hearts, will tell.

 

 

Blood Jewel (The Vampire Agápe #2) by Georgia Cates

Blood Jewel (The Vampire Agápe #2) 
by Georgia Cates

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book, 1st Edition

Published May 31st 2012 by Georgia Cates

ISBN13    2940014356176

English

series    The Vampire Agápe #2

From Goodreads:
With the mystery of Chansey Leclaire and Curry Brennan’s connection solved, they are free to explore their newfound love for one another. Or so they thought...

When Marsala uses a witch and black magic to discover Curry’s whereabouts, he and Chansey are left with no choice. The newly engaged couple is forced to relocate away from their families at the new compound in Savannah, which causes some major changes in the plans for their upcoming wedding.

Relocating to Savannah might have saved Curry and Chansey from being discovered by Marsala, but it doesn’t stop her attempts to reach Curry or her efforts to harm Chansey through the use of black magic. As Marsala closes in, Curry faces the decision he never wanted to make. Will he keep Chansey human or condemn her to eternity as the thing he hates most?

As Curry waits for his hand to be forced, a newly turned vampire arrives at the Savannah compound in need of help. Not only is she a fledgeling in transition, she brings reports of escaping from a vampire cult still in possession of her sister, a human. Any attempt to save the captive human from a cult of vampires puts everyone in jeopardy. Can they risk entering a large cult to save one human being? And is so, how could they possibly do it successfully?

Love will grow. New mysteries will arise. A battle will ensue. A Blood Jewel will be found.

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My Review: First let me start by saying if you would like to read my review of Georgia Cates first book of the The Vampire Agápe series, you can find it here:Syreeta's review on Forbidden Reviews.

I was a little late in reading book 2 of the series, and was so bummed out about it. But I have to say, great things come to those who wait.

Lets start with the cover shall we. A young lady with a tiara and a beautiful white gown looking at me. An iron gate set in the background. Where does it lead? Is it symbolic? I can tell the young lady has a story to be told, but what could it be? I am beyond ready to find out.

This time you get just a little taste of who Marsala is from her past. I wanted so much more. I have to admit, I want to see how Marsala came to be.  Author Georgia Cates picks up where book 1 left off.  The handsome vampire Curry Brennan and his love Chansey Leclaire are learning and loving one another and right when things were getting great, a curve ball named Marsala enters the picture.
Now Curry has to scramble to figure out how to keep his love safe and out of Marsala's nasty hands.

The story isn't complete without my two favorite characters to help Curry out, Sebastian and Solomon, Curry's two very hot vampire friends. Author Georgia Cates allows the audience to get to know these guys a little more, and by doing so, loving the characters without a doubt. I kept going from Team Sebastian to Team Solomon. Cates was able to give these gigantic monsters of the night, a sweetness and gentleness that is rarely found in vampires. You can't help but fall for these two guys. While these guys are together a question arises, What is a Blood Jewel?

When the new vampire is introduced we watch these vampires try and determine whether to be selfish and ignore the human, I mean they have their own problems going on with Marsala or selfless and do whats right, even if it meant getting hurt. The struggle of trying to figure out if is it worth loosing everything for someone they never met. Guess, what? The question is there again, What is a Blood Jewel?

Multi-task much?These vampires made it look like a piece of cake. They had me on the edge of my seat with one question answered another two arose. This book was beyond exhilarating. Cates also opened us up to see more of my Solomon. This hunk of loveable vampire is given such a softness and we watch him evolve. The beauty is that we don't know what the outcome of the evolving.

Author Cates throws out so many curve balls and surprises you are left with your mouth dropped open and saying "No she didn't!"... "wait, yes she did!"The best part about this book was no matter what, she did not overwhelm you with too much information. Too many details or too much fluff. Cates gave us a spectacular story with the right amount of ingredients to keep me hungry for more and turning those pages. Cates left me needing more and ended with such a fantastic cliff hanger I cannot wait for book 3 to be published. This book is without a doubt a HOT PAGE TURNER!!!

Get your own copy:  Amazon   Barnes & Noble

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Get to know the author: (taken from author's website)

Georgia resides in rural Mississippi with her wonderful husband, Jeff, and their two beautiful daughters. She spent fourteen years as a labor and delivery nurse before she decided to pursue her dream of becoming an author and hasn’t looked back yet.

When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about writing. When she’s being domestic, she’s listening to her iPod and visualizing scenes for her current work in progress. Every story coming from her always has a song to inspire it.

 

How to reach author:

 

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