Venom and Vanilla

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Ravaged by an incurable disease, Alena‘s husband informs her he‘s moved on with a blonder,bustier woman with big plans for the money shes leaving him.
But theres an alternative to dying. Growing up Firstamentalist Alena is reluctant to damn herself to Hell by becoming a Supernatural, but her husbands betrayal is enough to change her mind. Now Alena is caught up in a Greek epic, hunted by Achilles for being the monster she never wanted to become.

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booksandsympathy

Venom and Vanilla | Shannon Mayer

I recently got these books for free on kindle when they were on a one day deal! They aren't listed on Litsy, so I tagged another book of hers I also got for free. #sharp #anditsaugust

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booksandcats13

Venom and Vanilla | Shannon Mayer

so-so

This book had so many great ideas that would have made amazing stories but it couldn't seem to just stick with one. One minute we're in a book about witches, vampires, shifters, and their ilk the next were talking about ancient Greek warriors and what it means to be a monster.

I also found the main character's language grating. "Donkey butt" is not a suitable replacement for asshole. Same with fricky dicky and other pseudo swears.

DogMomIrene The only pseudo swear word I've truly loved is Frack! From Battlestar Galactica. So fracking good! 7y

booksandcats13 @ocdIrene I'm with you on that! 7y

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Bambi_Unbridled

Venom and Vanilla | Shannon Mayer

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This is a fun light-hearted read. Mayer provides a look into serious social issues such as equality and segregation thru the eyes of zany supernaturals and caricatures of the Greek Pantheon.
http://bambi-unbridled.blogspot.com/2016/11/freebie-friday-review-venom-vanilla-...

#bookbloggers #urbanfantasy #UF

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AngelErin

Venom and Vanilla | Shannon Mayer

bailed

🌟I'm sad I had to DNF this one at about 60-70%. I was really looking forward to it. Thanks to NetGalley for providing a free ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. DNF mini review to be posted soon on my blog. 🌟

Seekingtardis I started this one too and bailed about 25% in. It looks so promising but was very lack luster. 8y

TheLibrarian Boo. I picked this for my Amazon First book. 8y

rubyslippersreads Love the photo! Also, this reminds me I'd better pick my October Amazon First book (but not this one! 😄) 8y

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AngelErin @Seekingtardis looking back I wish I bailed that early in! Sorry you didn't care for it either. 8y

AngelErin @TheLibrarian I hope you will enjoy it. Maybe it's just not for me! :) 8y

AngelErin @rubyslippersreads Ok, you all what is the Amazon first book?? Lol sorry I don't know. :P 8y

TheLibrarian It comes with a Prime membership. There are 6 selected eBooks to choose from for your Kindle. https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/kindlefirst/ref=kf_lp_rw_gp_to_hz?_encoding=UT... 8y

AngelErin @TheLibrarian Oh I just got prime! I'll have to check it out. Thanks! 8y

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redhead8914

Venom and Vanilla | Shannon Mayer

so-so

I do love me some Shannon Mayer, but I'm not so sure about this series. It's a decent read, but if you're expecting it to have the depth of her Rylee Adamson series, it does not. Overall, it feels rushed and jumbled. Give it a try but keep the expectations low.

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HappyEchos

Venom and Vanilla | Shannon Mayer

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If you can stomach the words Super Duper being used all the time and like a fun supernatural read then this is the book for you! Full review coming to my blog soon! 😘

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booksandcats13

Venom and Vanilla | Shannon Mayer