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Red (Dead World, #1)
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
After being utterly disappointed by the Servant Series written by L.L. Foster, I was so hesitant to this series that I completely forgot about it until I was recently cleaning out my shelves. It was a spur of the moment decision to read it instead of just giving it away: I couldnÂ’t put the book down.

At first, I cringed when it came off as another paranormal romance where the lead female, Red, is strong and independent to the point of annoyance. I was pleasantly surprised that this was not the case. The beginning does show her to be quite capable of taking care of herself, but Summers does not make her a one woman army. Summers also gives Red very human female emotions. Red does not close herself off from the world and her emotions, she gets scared, angry, sexually frustrated, all without fighting said emotions. It was so refreshing, I almost cried.

Not only that but Morgan, the lead male protagonist, was not so overbearingly male that it hurt. Yes, he did try to take control of investigation, only so Red would not figure his big secret out. That was completely believable, as was his alpha male attitude that did not completely run his life. I liked that Summers did not make Morgan the be all the end all male that most male protagonists usually are. She made his cousin Kane, more attractive, but Red still feel for Morgan, another scenario so rare to paranormal romance.

The only issue I had with this novel is that it is placed in the near future with great advancements in technology. While I enjoyed the world that Summers created, it was sometime hard to follow or understand the technology and government. I gathered enough that it did not hinder the enjoyment of the story.
  
Serial Killers
Serial Killers
Society & Culture
10
9.0 (3 Ratings)
Podcast Rating
They cover a variety of killers- male, female, different countries. (0 more)
Fantastic!
This is one of the best podcasts to listen to for anyone who loves serial killers and how they think. The hosts are quirky and fun so the show is rarely ever boring! One of my absolute favorites!
  
Fortress Round My Heart by Ida Maria
Fortress Round My Heart by Ida Maria
2009 | Indie
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Album Rating
Goddess
In terms of female-fronted indie bands - this is it. Ida Maria is incredible. This entire album is a huge exploration of what women can do when they feel like it. In a male-dominated and saturated platform, she really stands out as one of the greats!