"A Shade of Vampire" by Bella Forest Review

So I just finished reading this book a few days ago. I have been swamped and am just now reviewing it. This was an interesting little book. It seemed short to me, but I don't know if it was just me. =) It basically is preparing you for the next two books to follow. It is the introduction into the story to follow. It explains how these vampires live on an island and kidnap people to be their slaves and basically work for them. There is a lot of drama and fighting and stuff like that. The story follows one of the girls who was kidnapped. So it is a love story/ war story. The next books and going to go into the war between the vampires and the hunters. All I can say is it is going to get crazy. I gave this story 4/5 stars. It entertained me and makes me want to read the others. I didn't give it 5 stars because it just didn't leave me in awe. I would recommend it to anyone that likes vampire stories.
Below is my review from Good Reads
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17255435-a-shade-of-vampire" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="A Shade of Vampire (A Shade of Vampire, #1)" border="0" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1358415528m/17255435.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17255435-a-shade-of-vampire">A Shade of Vampire</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6860531.Bella_Forrest">Bella Forrest</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/798512059">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This is the first out of 3. This book is totally setting up for the others. It was different, and kept me interested. It is about a vampire island and they kidnap people to be their slaves. Well one of the captives and the kidnapped girl fall in love. There is a lot of fighting and craziness. This story was a little short, but I think that is because it is preparing for the next part of the story. It is left in a cliff hanger where you are wondering what is going to happen next. You have a feeling that the next story is going to get crazy. The story follows one of the girls that is kidnapped. I don't do spoilers so I will just tell you there is alot of drama and is setting up for the next book which will be part of the war between hunters and vampires. If you like vampire stories, you will enjoy this one. I can't wait for the next one!
<br/><br/>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/24463681-crystal-l-w">View all my reviews</a>

"Defy" By Sara B. Larson; Review

This book is many things wrapped into one thing. It was really well written and will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a book that will make you feel for the main character.  It will keep you guessing the entire time. It is set where kings rule the land. It also features magic and sorcerers. It was a really good read and fully entertained me. This book will want to make you jump into the story to help the main character out. I gave it 5/5 stars.

Below is my good reads review.

Sorry no spoilers. =)

href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17406847-defy" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Defy (Defy, #1)" border="0" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1371226819m/17406847.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17406847-defy">Defy</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6950740.Sara_B_Larson">Sara B. Larson</a><br/>

My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/795554745">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />

The story was a really well put together story. It has lots of action and lots of danger. The story follows a girl who witnesses her parents get killed by a sorcerer when she is about 13 or 14. All that is left is her and her  twin brother. Instead of getting taken away by an army they cut off her hair and have her pretend to be a boy so she doesn't get put into the house of girls. At this house men take advantage of women and rape them to grow their army. She is now 17 and in charge of protecting the prince. That is when the crazy kicks in. There are many secrets and twists and turns. I will not give away any spoilers. I will say it is an action packed and is a love story built in one. I will tell you it is not a happily ever after. It is a great ending though. It will make you wonder when the second book will be written and what is going to happen in that one. This story is full of magic, heroism, kings, princes and sorcerers. It was a very interesting read and I kept wanting to read more. If you are into action or love stories or ones with twist and turns that keeps you guessing this is the story for you.<br>

<br/><br/>

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/24463681-crystal-l-w">View all my reviews</a>

@SaraBLarson

Russian Hill Ty Hutchinson Review

I won another book off of Goodreads.com. This is a review of the book I won.

I would give this book 5/5 stars on the book. It was well written and kept me wanting more the entire time. There was one day I didn't have time to read and I was so mad, but I had to get some sleep and was exhausted. Anyways, below is the review I posted on Goodreads.com.  I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a book that is going to keep them guessing.

Good Reads Review
I loved this book. It was like an episode of criminal minds and it kept me thinking the entire story. It is about a game that this couple is playing online which tells them how to kill a person. They have to beat the 5 attractions. The story goes back and forth between the couple and a a couple of detectives that are trying to figure out why there are dead bodies in their area. The book is well written and will keep you wanting more. This is the first out of a 3 book series. I am excited to read the next two. The book ends in a cliff hanger that will make you want to order the other two right away. If you like mysteries or crime novels this is the book for you. I recommend it to anyone that likes these types of books.

Sorry I don't post any spoilers. You will just have to read it for yourself!

Book giveaway

Today I have a fun post for you. I have the link listed below. Make sure you hit going. It is contests and giveaway for books. Check it out. It is fun!!

@bookrhythm
https://www.facebook.com/events/501036566670571/

Kroger skillet meals

 So I did a program with Bzzagent (link down below) to try Kroger Skillet meals. I have to admit I put it off for a while because I thought they would be bad. I was pleasantly shocked when I cooked it up and it was great. I did the chicken meal. Oh it had great flavor and if you add a little bit of mozzarella cheese it makes it even better. When you open up the bag there is the frozen mess. In this mess is chicken and veggies and these little squares of sauce of flavor. If you have a Kroger near you or a store that sells Kroger products I definitely recommend you try one. They are very reasonable to pick up and they are worth it. They also have salad mix and garlic bread and other things. The garlic bread is a long loaf and you can cook just one section of it if you want. I did this and saved the other half for the next day. The garlic spread was even on both sides so you didn't have to cook it all together. Anyways the skillet meals have a big variety from shrimp to other types of meats and veggies. I would check them out...

If you are interested in trying new products and telling the world about it while getting points for shopping click the link below. I love this company, it is by far one of my favorites...



<img src="https://img.bzzagent.com/image/krogerSkillet.jpg?Type=activity&Activity=3647044256&Campaign=4400734910&Uid=1407673&token=e894b0e0dddec045b6d5f3860fd6f7d5" alt=""/>

Franks Red hot

I am not going to review Franks Red hot on here, but I am going to review the dips they have on their website. I was selected to try the hot sauce and some of their recipes from smiley360.com The recipe they have with the blue cheese was good. I substituted the blue cheese from ranch and mozzarella cheese. I made it when we had people over for the game. Everyone loved it it was great. It has a creamy taste with a nice lil kick to it.
I also made the sauce for hot wings. You add the buffalo sauce to butter and I added a little bit of Regular Franks red hot and the sauce was out of this world. You had the right amount of hotness to the right amount of creaminess. I would recommend anyone that likes spicy foods or buffalo wings try these recipes for themselves. You can find them at Franksredhot.com  There is a few on there. Have fun and try different things... The one thing I would recommend is for the first recipe make double. There really isn't that much when you make it and if you are planning on a party make double for sure. All of my dip was gone within hours.

The Weight of Blood by Laura Mchugh

  So I won a book from Goodreads.com. It was the book named above. This book was great. I give it 5/5 stars. It was a book with a little bit of everything wrapped into one book. It is a coming to age book, where a young girl is trying to find herself as she grown into an adult. When she was a baby her mother went missing (ran away or suicide) They never found her body. She has all of these questions about her mother and what type of person she was and how she is like her. Well one of her classmates/friends ends up missing for over a year and is found dismembered in a tree. This was the talk of the town. She goes on to try to find her murderer and what happened to her mother. She is from a small town, and we all know what kind of secrets a small town holds. I won't give any spoilers away (I don't believe in them, you just have to find out for yourself) It has a happy ending. I will give you that. It is very well written with a lot of unique quotes in it that your like oh year I remember hearing this when I was a kid. It was hard to put down the book I just wanted to finish it in one night. (Hard to do when you have a toddler you have to chase around in the morning) Each story is told from a different persons perspective so you can piece together the story as the girl is. It is unique and I highly recommend. If you like thrillers, mysteries or coming of age books you will love this book.

Dr. Scholl's® For Her Cozy Cushions

These are amazing. If you war walking past them just go ahead and feel them. They make your boots comfortable. They are very easy to use. You just trim them down to fit into your boot for the most perfect fit. They are so soft and plushy. I cannot imagine wearing my boots without them. I got to try them free from Influenster. They are great I had tried the ones for the high heels before also and those were amazing too. I can wear my boots now for longer and not want to hurry and get the boots off. They are not to thick and when you look at the packaging there is a whole so you can feel just how soft and nice they really are. Once you were anything from them you will never buy another brand again. They are awesome. I give them 5 out of 5 stars..
+Influenster  #drscholls #gotitfree @dr. scholls for her

kiss gradation nail polish

So I got Kiss Gradation nail polish to try out from influenster vox box. It is great. You get three bottle labeled 1,2,3. The 1 bottle is applied two times. It is just the base coat. The bottle labeled 2 is done to the bottom 1/3 or your nail. It is almost like doing a french manicure. After that you take the bottle labaled 3 and apply it to the bottom 1/2 of your nail. So it will cover a bit of both paints you applied. The 3 bottle drops gems or bling or glitter to the top nail. It makes your nails look like they were done at the shop and it is so easy to do. They have several different colors to choose from and you can buy them almost anywhere. It is so easy to do and looks awesome. I would recommend to someone that want their nails to look good with little effort or not that hard to do. I didn't wait fully for each coat to dry and it still turned out good. I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. It takes a little while for your nails to fully dry since you just applied 4 different coats, but it is worth the wait and the best part is even if it smudges, it isn't noticeable because of the glitter of the last coat. =) worth the money to try... I posted pictures and stuff on Vine and Instagram  and twitter. @crystal00713 #kissnailartmani @influenster

Rimmel Scandal eyes review

So I was sent a vox box by influenster and one of products to try was Rimmel Sacandaleyes Retro Glam mascara. Well I tried it today. I loved it, it really makes your eyes pop out. I have a few pictures where I am wearing the mascara and some eyeliner, but nothing else. This just shows how much it makes your eyes pop. It is easy to use and it doesn't make your lashes all hard and spider leg like... It makes your lashes look much longer and thicker. I Blinked a ton and it didn't show up above my eyes ( yes, i have had that happen with different mascara) It dried really quickly and lasted all day. It didn't irritate my eyes and it was nice and light and didn't weigh down my lashes. Next time I wear it I have to remember to get my lashes ready (meaning to curl them and separate them first. The brush with this mascara will separate them for the most part, but my lashes are really unruly.  I would give this mascara 5 out of 5 stars. You can buy it almost anywhere and it isn't to expensive. I know I have seen coupons for it also if you like to clip coupons. It comes in different colors. The brush that is in the tube is really thick and lots of bristles. When you dip it in and bring it back you it isn't all clumpy, it looks nice and smooth. When you apply it, you get the same thing, nice and smooth no clumps. I applied it twice just so it would make my eyes pop even more. I love it and if you are looking to try a new mascara I would recommend this one for you.. It is great and when my eyes watered it didn't run. I know there are some mascaras that claim to be water resistant but are really no.. =)

Sorry for the crappy photo I was trying to show you how the mascara makes your eyes pop even without any other makeup.. =)

@rimmelLondonUS  @influenster  #Retromania

influenster

I just wanted to share my banner...

<a href="http://www.influenster.com/profile/crystal00713"><img src="http://widget.influenster.com/0ca12a65ce6186748961e1559536c69a.png"></a>

curel intensive healing

I tested out Curel Intensive healing lotion or cream. I get nervous with these products because they usually leave a film or residue behind. This doesn't, I was surprised to find out. It really softens the skin. When you first apply it you will feel like it will leave a residue but once you fully rub it in that feeling leaves.  You are left with skin that feels really soft and healthy. It really does repair your skin and makes it look more hydrated and healthy. I applied it twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. I notice a difference in my skin after a few days of using the product. The best part is that it doesn't cost a huge amount of money like other products do, and you can find it almost anywhere that sells lotion. I would recommend it for people with really dry skin and especially during the winter time. I know that in winter time my skin is so dry and just looks awful. I can't wait to try this throughout the winter and keep my skin looking healthy and feeling healthier also. I got to try this through Bzzagent. If you like to test products click on the link below.



<img src="https://img.bzzagent.com/image/curel.jpg?Type=activity&Activity=9837235127&Campaign=3266738375&Uid=1407673&token=b1d3a187baaa305839b18db3a3a754ee" alt=""/>

comforts for baby review

So I got to test out Comforts for baby products. They are products that are made from Kroger so anywhere you can find kroger item you will find their products. First I tried their pull ups. They are very comparable to all the other brands. They didn't cause a breakout on my daughter, they had a good fit but they did leak at times. The best them about them is if you pull them off you can re seal them again. That is a plus. They are very easy to use and easy for baby to pull up and down.  
Next I tested the Body wash. It smelled better than most of the baby washes I have smelled. It lathers up nice and has a great smell. It is tear free as advertised. I tested it out and it didn't bother my daughters eyes when I washed her hair. It also makes a nice amount of bubbles in the bath. It also didn't cause a skin reaction on my daughter. I love it and use it every day.

Next, I tested the lotion. It smells just like Johnsons and feels the same as far as texture. It also didn't cause any type of reaction which is great. It keeps her skin soft and is easy to open and close and get the lotion out of the bottle. They have a large line to select from. It doesn't smell as good as the body wash but it still smells baby fresh.
The best part about these products is they are very affordable, they are cheaper than most other brands and do the same things, and are as safe as all the others. They also have an all natural line like the others. You can find them at a few different stores, so if you don't have a kroger near you, you will most likely have one of the other stores near you. I am glad I got to test these products. I would have never tried these on my own.  Thank you for this opportunity!! If you are interested in trying products and reviewing them go over to Bzzagent.com and give them a try, you will not regret it!!












<img src="https://img.bzzagent.com/image/comforts2013.jpg?Type=activity&Activity=7654793024&Campaign=5323448461&Uid=1407673&token=bea9520de58337481d7e2f4b2227e8cb" alt=""/>

colgate slimsoft toothbrush

So I got a new colgate slimsoft toothbrush from influenster to try. When looking at it I was skeptical. I didn't think it was going to be good. When I tried it, I was shocked. It was amazing. It is great for people with sensitive teeth and gums. I have both, so it was amazing. It has different type of bristles and a ton of them. It gets into hard to reach places without scratching your gums or irritating them. There are normal length bristles and then some that are longer than those. If you put the brush to your hand you can see that is is really soft but can still get the job done. My mouth felt clean without all the harshness I deal with even when I get a soft toothbrush. I will for sure be a repeat buyer of this product. It is worth the money. If you like to test out products and give reviews you should join influenster. They have a great program!!