A review by lizg822
Kiss Me Deadly: 13 Tales of Paranormal Love by Trisha Telep
4.0
Reading a book of short stories is always a mixded bag, however there were a ton of stories in this book that I actually, really enjoyed. That is particularly unusual for me. Usually, when it comes to short stories, I dislike as many as I like. It's a weird form of writing and even the best authors have put out some stinkers (seriously). It must be noted that I bought this particular book for the sole purpose of reading Rachel Vincent's "Fearless". It did not dissapoint and may I just say that I already dislike Sabine and this is pre "My Soul To Take". Her excuses for causing such terror were weak. I could be biased though, I am a Kaylee fan. Anyway, the story was excellent and now I'm prepped for the next Soul Screamers novel.
That all being said, the BEST short story in the book was "The Assassin's Apprentice" by Michelle Zink. Wow, I was blown away. Sometime in the near future, I have every intention of sitting down and writing one of those embarrassing fan letters to Michelle Zink begging her to continue Rose and Asher's story. I have a feeling it is very interesting. Other notable stories that made me exceptionally glad included Karen Mahoney's "The Spirit Jar" (I love the heroine and look forward to reading more about her), "Lost" by Justine Musk (A new twist on an old myth. I loved it. I would definately buy a book about Sasha's continued story), "Dungeons of Langeais" (This story literally made me yell, "Alright, that's it. I need to move 'Hush-Hush' up on my list of books to read!" Which I will, particularly because this was a very passionate story and the world she created felt very real), "Behind The Red Door" by Caitlin Kitttredge (I would be interested in seeing what other eventful things befall Jo Ryan. You know this isn't the end. It just can't be.), "Hare Moon" by Carrie Ryan (This is another one that sucked me into it's world and now I will be reading "The Forest of Hands and Teeth" shortly. Also, I feel like I might have a unique perspective when I read it, because I got to read this first. A story that is even able to make me feel like that is note worthy in my book.), and "Familiar" by Michelle Rowen (I loved it. I just loved it. This is another one that if I get the time I will write the author an embarrassingly long note guishing about how I absoluely NEED to know what happens to Brenda and Owen.) Like I said, typically a mixed bag, but this time it was an exceptionally good mixed bag. (Like the gift bags that they give out at the Oscars)...
That all being said, the BEST short story in the book was "The Assassin's Apprentice" by Michelle Zink. Wow, I was blown away. Sometime in the near future, I have every intention of sitting down and writing one of those embarrassing fan letters to Michelle Zink begging her to continue Rose and Asher's story. I have a feeling it is very interesting. Other notable stories that made me exceptionally glad included Karen Mahoney's "The Spirit Jar" (I love the heroine and look forward to reading more about her), "Lost" by Justine Musk (A new twist on an old myth. I loved it. I would definately buy a book about Sasha's continued story), "Dungeons of Langeais" (This story literally made me yell, "Alright, that's it. I need to move 'Hush-Hush' up on my list of books to read!" Which I will, particularly because this was a very passionate story and the world she created felt very real), "Behind The Red Door" by Caitlin Kitttredge (I would be interested in seeing what other eventful things befall Jo Ryan. You know this isn't the end. It just can't be.), "Hare Moon" by Carrie Ryan (This is another one that sucked me into it's world and now I will be reading "The Forest of Hands and Teeth" shortly. Also, I feel like I might have a unique perspective when I read it, because I got to read this first. A story that is even able to make me feel like that is note worthy in my book.), and "Familiar" by Michelle Rowen (I loved it. I just loved it. This is another one that if I get the time I will write the author an embarrassingly long note guishing about how I absoluely NEED to know what happens to Brenda and Owen.) Like I said, typically a mixed bag, but this time it was an exceptionally good mixed bag. (Like the gift bags that they give out at the Oscars)...