Book Review: Rapture by Quinn Loftis { Elfin book 2}

Title: Rapture
Series: Elfin Series Book 2
Author: Quinn Loftis
Publisher: Self
Date of Publication: Dec. 25, 2013
Source: bought, e book,
Rating: Young Adult

From Goodreads:

Triktapic, the deadly dark elf assassin, has been restored by the Forest Lords to his rightful place as king of the Elven realm. Now, he must face his former comrades as he attempts to stop Lorsan, king of the dark elves, from enslaving the human race. Lorsan has already begun distributing Rapture, the irresistible drink that destroys those who unknowingly become addicted to it. Will Cassie, his Chosen, be able to give Trik the strength he needs to face his dark past?
Meanwhile, Cassie’s best friend, Elora, is in a fight for her own life. Elora, her mother, Lisa, and a small band of light elves have traveled deep into the dark elf realm in hopes of rescuing Cassie and Trik. But their mission quickly turns into a battle for their own lives as they are surrounded by Lorsan and his warriors. Though outnumbered ten to one, the humans and elves fight heroically. They fight for a King once lost, but now found. They fight for the human realm that doesn’t yet know it is in need of saving. They fight for love; a love that has already been discovered and a love that is waiting to be revealed. Despite their valiant efforts, the band is captured and held captive by the dark elf king.
The peaceful world that Cassie and Elora knew is long gone, shattered by their realization that elves walk secretly among them, and are bent on their destruction. Soon, each of the girls will be forced to choose her own path. Cassie must decide to which world she belongs and Elora must decide if she will fight for a warrior hell bent on keeping her from his side.
Two species, human and elf, stand on the precipice of war, united in one goal; shatter the dark elf king’s plan, and unite a divided race under the rule of the one true King.

My Thoughts:
The first book, Elfin, didn't take my breath away like most Quinn Loftis books do.  I liked it but I wasn't in love with it.  But I was vested enough in the book that I needed to read book 2, Rapture.  And I am very pleased that I did.
Rapture was amazing.  It truly came through for me in every way I was expecting a Quinn Loftis book to be: sexy, funny, exciting and just a fun young adult read.

I have this giddy hope that some of the characters from The Grey Wolves Series might show up in this series; but I am not sure if she will grant that wish.  I am a huge fan of combining worlds and I think when I dream at night I interact with all my favorite characters from all the series in the world!  A Mii Verse for book characters if you will.

 Quinn Loftis is wonderful at crafting these intriguing characters that really capture our hearts and make you feel some intense emotions as they go through their lives.  I think Rapture made me want to go back and read Elfin, looking through a whole new perspective.  Maybe I was just in a different mood at that time because now I can't seem to get enough of the sexy as hell elves.
Cassie has went through some major issues from the first book and I believe there is still some lingering fear residing inside her mind.  But on a whole, she seems to be more in control and the Queen she needs to be for her mate, Trik.
I love that Trik is like the dark and light elves combined.  He has qualities of both peoples and I think that is great way to show us the differences and similarities between the elves.  Loftis does a fabulous job of showing us the turmoil that lives inside a character that is used to the dark for so long and then to be immersed in the light, trying to live with the decisions he made.  Heavy real life stuff in an paranormal world.
That is what I love about Loftis; she can immerse us in a world with elves and magic, and yet make us still see the realistic side to it all.

I enjoyed Rapture very much but I think that has a lot to do with Elona.  She is hilarious, strong willed and highly intelligent.  Plus, the fact that she is a smart ass totally makes it all worthwhile!  I think if you are fan of Quinn Loftis, then you have probably already picked up this book.  But if you are new to her books, I think you should try them if you are interested in intense young romance, action, and incredible hot looking elves.  You will definitely be in for a treat!

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Book Review: Elfin by Quinn Loftis {The Elfin-Book 1}

Title: Elfin
Series:Elfin # 1
Author: Quinn Loftis
Publisher/Date of Publication: self/ Dec. 23, 2012
Source: bought, Kindle, 389 pages
Genre: Young Adult, paranormal, fantasy
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Book Synopsis:

Before tonight Cassie Tate’s biggest concerns were whether she could pass Algebra and how she was going to keep Elora, her best friend, from dressing her in a skimpy fairy costume for Halloween. Her feet were firmly planted in suburban reality and she had no reason to believe her life would be anything but that of a typical teenager. That is until tonight, when Cassie saw something that no human was ever supposed to see; in the blink of an eye she was thrown into the world of the Light and Dark Elves.
He comes from a realm where light and dark have fought for millennia. He is of a race known to humans only in myths and legends. The darkness that lives inside him is a part of both who and what he is and it makes him the most gifted spy and assassin in the history of his time. His life is not his own; he lives in the service of the Dark Elf King. He slays who he must, has mercy on no one, is relentless in his hunt, and never tires of seeing his prey fall. He is Triktapic, assassin, spy, most feared of the Dark Elves.
Now, in the midst of his King’s complicated plans to expand the Dark Elves’ holdings into the mortal realm, for the first time, Trik finds his loyalties divided. For no Elf, Dark or Light, can turn away from their Chosen.
Unbeknownst to the mortal realm, the battle between Light and Dark is being brought to their doorstep. The only one who can keep it at bay holds darkness in his heart like a lover, and the one who can sway that heart must decide if she can look beyond his black past, beyond his evil nature and see the man he is destined to be.
The question must be asked, does love really cover a multitude of sins? Can true love actually conquer all or will his darkness consume those around him until all that stands is an assassin with the blood of the mortal realm on his hands?

My Thoughts:

Everyone knows I am a huge fan of Quinn Loftis.  In fact, I believe she is one of my favorite Indie authors of all time.  I love her Grey Wolves series and love the way she creates characters that make us hang on to every word they say, as well as every action they perform.  
Now she has started a new series called Elfin.  And of course it is about...elves, fey, etc.  You get the idea.  Besides werewolves, I am pretty crazy about this species of creatures too. 
So I was super excited to read this new series she had created. 

I enjoyed Elfin, although, there were areas that I wasn't crazy about. For one thing, there is some really really insta love vibe going on.  (Now I am not really against the insta love idea-in some cases there are some really great couples from that concept-but when it is just too much I tend to rebel against it).  I liked Trik and Cassie but felt like the whole instant love recipe was a little too much.  However, I did like that it was brought up in the actual story and Cassie wasn't a fan of it either, at first.  
The characters are an interesting mix.  I have always been intrigued by the Dark Elves and it was a great look into what makes them tick.  Yes they have this disruptive evil nature; but there is more to them, especially in the Dark Queen.  I am eager to learn more about her and how she plays more of a part in the future books.  
I did like that Loftis showed us that there is an inner beauty into the heart and soul of some Dark Elves.  
In many parts of the story, I felt Cassie fell a little flat to me but definitely redeemed herself by the end. The struggles she faces really shows the depth of this character.  
The plot lines are pretty strong and will definitely have you keenly paying attention to everyone in this novel.  There is a dark and dangerous facet to this story that our main characters have to overcome and really brings some intense issues forth that we all have been faced with directly or indirectly. 

I wasn't overly in love with this story.  There were areas that I felt could have been done differently but other scenes that were superb in the writing.  This may not be a match made in heaven for me, but overall I did really like the book and I am interested in the next book in the series.  

*I really wanted to give this 3 1/2 hearts but I don't actually do halves so I rounded up.  

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Author Spotlight: Quinn Loftis author of The Grey Wolves Series + Interview and Giveaway

I am super excited to do another Author Spotlight!  This is another of my fave indie authors and I cannot wait for you guys to meet her!  So without further ado (always wanted to say that) here you go!!!

Quinn Loftis


Quinn is a wife, mother, nurse, and writer...not always in that order.  She loves to read, write, crochet, and sleep when she can.  She has a beautiful little boy and awesome husband who puts up with her crazy hours.

Links:

 Website: http://quinnloftisbooks.com/

 Twitter: @AuthQuinnLoftis

 Facebook:  Quinn Loftis Books

So, Quinn, you have an amazing YA series out right now.  I am absolutely in love with all the werewolves, the snarky (love that word) southern girls, and all kinds of goodness.  Can you tell our readers a little more about the series?

The Grey Wolves Series starts out with Prince of Wolves, here we meet Jacque Pierce, her two best friends, Jen Adams and Sally Morgan.  3 ordinary girls living in Coldspring, TX.  Their summer is winding down and rumor has it that the neighbors across the street from Jacque are having a foreign exchange student from Romania live with them.  Of course since Coldspring is such a small town any news is big news.  Jacque and her friends want the scoop on the new student.  Turns out he's tall, dark and incredibly handsome...and furry.  His name is Fane, and he is the prince to the Romanian Grey Wolves.  He arrives in Coldspring and within minutes of stepping out of his limo he faces his destiny.

Blood Rites-Book 2 is a continuation of Fane and Jacque's story.  Just when we think they are going to get their happily ever after circumstances and people with their own agenda step in attempting to destroy all the Fane and Jacque have built.  One of these people happens to share a pesky little thing called DNA with Jacque.  We also begin to see another relationship building between sassy Jen and brooding Decebel, the Beta to the Romanian pack.

Just One Drop-this begins Jen and Decebel's story.  Blood Rites end's with the question, is Jen human?  Just One Drop answers this question and introduces readers to the path Jen must follow.  Jacque, Fane and Sally are still very prominent in this story, and many new friends are introduced.  In Just One Drop Jen and the other single pack members are required to attend The Gathering, something that hasn't happened  in over a century.  But trouble, deceit, hatred, and envy are all brewing.  We will travel through this journey with Jen only to come to a maddening cliff hanger.

Out Of The Dark-Book 4 is the continuation of Jen and Dec's story.  I don't want to give too much away because this book just came out but there are some new supernatural elements added in this book, and it is a bit darker and more emotional than the first 3.

Alright, now tell me: did you always want to be a writer?

Yes, I just got distracted with life for a little while.

Music is important to me and I feel romance and music go hand in hand.  I also love how you incorporate music into your writing.  Do you have any favorite artists right now?  Any favorite genre of music?

I love all types of music.  Music is very influential to me and my moods so I can't say that any one type is my favorite.  It just really depends on the mood I am in.  

Right now I am listening to a lot of Jason Gray and Need To Breathe.

My favorite is hip hop/rap music.  But I am really digging some Katy Perry right now.

Speaking of romance; you write some amazing romantic scenes.  Is that all imagination or do you draw from experience?

I am married to an amazing man.  The love I am able to project into my books comes from knowing that kind of love and the romance definitely comes from experience.  I'm blessed beyond measure when it comes to the man God gave me.

So are you reading any books that you are absolutely in love with at the moment?

I am not reading anything at this moment, I have got so much going on it just doesn't seem possible to sit down and read :(

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Review: Out of the Dark by Quinn Loftis

                                        Title: Out of the Dark (Bk 4-The Grey Wolves)

Author: Quinn Loftis

         Format: ebook, 253 pages

            Source: bought from Amazon

Goodreads Summary:

Darkness has descended on the Transylvanian Alps.
Four packs of the powerful Grey wolves – in a rare show of cooperation – had joined together here in an effort to help their pack members find true mates. Then they were betrayed by one of their own – an Alpha hell-bent on becoming the most powerful of the Canis lupis. And though the wolf's assassination attempt on the currently-reigning Romanian Alpha failed, his plans to get Decebel, the Romanian Beta, out of the picture were coming together even as his treachery was discovered. The wolf fled, leaving destruction, death, and a missing mate behind him.

Unbeknownst to the other packs, the wolf has employed a witch to finish the deadly job and help him gain another tool to increase his power. A curse of devastating proportions will cripple Decebel in a way that may dissolve his fragile bond with Jennifer. Meanwhile, injured and alone, Jen has been fighting for her life. She had come to terms with her fate, accepting that she would not share a life with Decebel, until help came in the most unexpected form...

Vasile will have to use all his resources – including Sally, the new gypsy healer of the Romanian pack – to discover a way in which to destroy the witch, lift the curse from Decebel and reunite him with the one woman who makes him whole, and solve a mystery that's been surrounding the Romanian pack for 300 years.

My Feelings:

I have been a huge fan of this series ever since I read Prince of Wolves, the first book in the Grey Wolves series, and the author Quinn Loftis is an amazing person too.  

This lady really knows how to write dialogue!  Reading the chit chat between the three girls and their interactions among the other werewolves is so funny.  I know I had to put the book down because I was laughing so much.  I love when there is humor in a book and it isn't just dark, depressing, and completely sad.  

These girls, Jacque, Jen and Sally, are so kick ass! Not to mention, they are some pretty smart southern girls too! I have to support fellow southern gals now ya'll!  

And of course, our wolves are absolutely swoon worthy!  Dec is rugged, handsome, but he also has that soft side that Jen only seems to bring out.  

You have so much going on in this story; there is never a dull moment!  And definitely heart shattering moments so make sure you have your tissues ready!  

In this book, we get introduced into more supernatural beings, good and evil, and we also meet some new pack members too.  

I will say this book is much darker than the first 3 and I didn't like the evil witch using simple animals to do her bidding.  Not fair!

I have to say this series is probably one of my favorite YA romances of all time!  It has all the elements I like having in a book: comedy, romance, mystery, and some yummy werewolves. There were a few spelling errors but nothing that took away from the story at all.  

Loftis doesn't hold back in this book and all hell does break loose too!  I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves YA reads and paranormal too.  

Have to give this story 5 hearts!

 Also don't forget to check out my interview with Quinn Loftis tomorrow and we will be having a giveaway!!  

Review: Just a Drop(Book 3 in The Grey Wolves)

I just finished reading Just a Drop by Quinn Loftis from the series, The Grey Wolves, and let me just tell you I FREAKING LOVE THESE BOOKS!  Just to let you know how much I enjoy these young adult novels, I bought this book Thursday and I finished it this morning.

A little background on the series so far.  We are introduced to three young Southern girls(did I mention Southern girls rock?), Jacque, Sally, and Jen, who are best friends in every sense of the word.
Wherever Jacque goes, the other two are sure to follow.  Even if that means going over the world to the country of Romania.  I really don't want to give too much information a way, especially if you haven't read the other two books.

Review: Blood Rites (Book 2 in The Grey Wolves)

I also wanted to give you a review of the second book in the series, The Grey Wolves by Quinn Loftis.
This book is called Blood Rites.


This review may contain spoilers if you have not read the first book yet.  So again MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS


First, I would like to point out the beautiful artwork on the covers of these books draws you into the story as much as the descriptive and compelling novel.

The first book was awesome and this book does not disappoint!  I have to say that I am in love with these books.  The characters are so down to earth, I am sure everyone has met someone like Jen or Sally and even Fane is such a great guy, besides being a handsome werewolf.  I think he would definitely give Jacob from Twilight a run for his money.

Review: Prince of Wolves

I decided to do a quick review of Quinn Loftis's first book in her series The Grey Wolves, called Prince of Wolves, because I just got her 3rd book in the series.  I am so excited I can barely breathe to read this third book.  But I wanted to share with ya'll how I felt about the other two.

In Prince of Wolves, we meet a young lady from Texas named Jacque, who is your typical teenager.  She has two best friends, Jen and Sally, a wonderful mama, and a hot neighbor moving in across the street.
Enter Fane, a foreign exchange student from Romania, who is mysterious and pretty sexy too.  And he is also a werewolf; a royal werewolf.

We get to follow the two of these characters through what seems a pretty fast love affair.  Everything seems to happen really fast and the only problem I had with this book is it didn't last long enough.