Sixth Grave on the Edge

Me and Catherines review:http://areaderlivesa1000lives.blogspot.com/2014/08/sixth-grave-on-edge.htmlOur facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/https://m.facebook.com/areaderlivesa1000times?view=page&ref=bookmarkWhat utensil would you be?"Oh," I said after he set our plates down, "I forgot to ask you. If you were a utensil, what would you be?"He took hold of my chin and lifted my face to his. "I have a feeling a machete and a spork can work very well together.""Because I'm versatile. I can multitask like nobody's business. And I like the way it sounds. It's so...sporky."Catherine: I think I would be a set of Tupperware or a pair of chopsticks. You can NEVER go wrong with Tupperware. It's microwavable and has stood the test of time. And chopsticks, you can eat with them AND put your hair up with them!!!Kristyn: I have given this lots of thought since reading this book and I just cant think of anything I would want to be. I do love Catherines answer of chopsticks. I wish I would have thought of it first! Does it have to be an eating utensil? is there any other type of utensil? How about a grater. That seems like it fits me.With the proposal of the century (in the last book!) on a classy post-it, if they ever get married - where do you think they would get married? What would it be like?"I decided to stick with my coffee. We loved each other, Joe and I. We would have a quiet wedding on a beach with only a few friends present, and I would be secretly praying for a blender. Surely someone would get me a blender."Catherine: I imagine the two of those crazy kids getting married at the bar. Would Charley wear white? Nope. Who would walk her - Ubie or her Dad? I know Cookie would be her Maid of Honor. Would Mr. Wong show? There'd be coffee and beer. Cheez-Its too. And I am sure the cake would be HUGE. Lots to take home. Maybe themed! Oh, I hope we get to see a wedding. I can't imagine how Darynda would write the wedding of the century. This is bigger than a royal wedding!"Do you think if I lived on Cheez-Its and coffee alone, I'd ultimately starve to death?"Kristyn: I could actually see them eloping. Or kind of like a reverse shot gun wedding. well, not that she would have to be forced but I could imagine him kidnapping a priest and saying something like, 'Marry me now." Everyone would already conveniently being there watching it all go down. I mean why not? He took out her bedroom wall for crying out loud! What was the moment that you fell even more in love with Reyes in this book? I know, I know. Reyes is a swoon-worthy son of Satan, and there were TONS. What is your favorite moment? Catherine: Simple.With one corner of his mouth tipping sensually, he asked, "Want some coffee?"And I fell.I fell hard.Me too Charley. Me too! Without saying anything more than YES or NO (no spoilers!) Kris, do you think Charley can handle decaf? If I were to hashtag that moment, my status would read something like #impressedKristyn: I did mention that he took out her bedroom wall, right? What are your thoughts on Cookie's crush on Ubie? Catherine: I'll be honest. This is odd to me. I love Ubie and I love Cookie. I just hope it doesn't change the Charley and Cookie dynamic, you know? I will say his reaction to the last attempt was HILARIOUS. I love that Charley was the victim. Made me giggle out loud!Kristyn: Im glad something was finally done about this! I love how awkward cookie is around him. It did seem like a lot of this books focus was on their relationship Thoughts on Charley's Dad jumping ship? Catherine: I think he is dying. Or running from the law. Or sold his soul to the devil. Oh hell, I have NO clue. I know he is lying. I just don't know why.Kristyn: I have NO clue what is going on with her dad. But what I did find super strange is that his lying was just kinda brushed off. Why did we not learn more about this? Why was this kinda not made into a big deal? I wanna know! If you could choose one character to have Darynda pen a spin-off with; who would it be? Catherine: Swopes! Garrett is such an ass and I love it! I think he has a really interesting story to tell.Kristyn: I think it would be really cool to have spin off with the runaway biker gang. I miss them and wonder what happened. Did they escape from the law? Does he think about that kiss him and Charlie shared? I hope we see them again someday. Words on Wong? Catherine: Kris and I have discussed this man a LOT. More than my dear Reyes this book. (He has his hands a little full with Charley right now!) Mr. Wong leaves me a little wordless. I know he has an important part in Charley's life - I just can't figure out what. And believe me, it is frustrating.Kristyn: I keep going around and around with this. Is he some type of warrior angel? Some type of protector? Is he bad and has been in her living room this whole time spying on her? This man/being/whatever he is bugs me more than anything else! I want this mystery solved! Final Thoughts?/Favorite Lines Catherine: I think this series is wrapping up. I feel like we were given a LOT of information and unanswered questions in this installment. I think it is all leading up to the end of the series. This would make me very sad, but having read how she ended her YA trilogy, I have no fear that this woman knows JUST how to end it for us insane fans."It's a beautiful day. I think I'll stick my meds and stir things up a bit.""You could be like the demonic version of Dexter.""Yeah, never bungee jump. Reality isn't the only thing that hits you in the face.""I would expect nothing less from the son of evil incarnate. He's a good guy.""The smile he wore could've charmed the panties off a nun."Kristyn: This one, I have to admit, wasn't my favorite. Not that I didn't like it, cause I totally did. Just so many unanswered questions. so much nonchalance about weird things, and so many brushoffs. I want answers! Then toward the end, it got really good. I hate when a series ends, but like Cat, I see it coming.My favorite scene from the book..."Reyes. Alexander. Farrow," I said.Seconds after I spoke his name, Reyes walked into his bedroom, and I looked across the open space directly from my room into his.He waited for me to continue."I feel like there's something missing from my bedroom."A dimple appeared at the corner of his mouth. "You don't say.""Any idea what that might be?"He glanced around my room as well, then shrugged. "I can't imagine.""Oh, wait," I said, stepping from my room into his, "wasn't there something here? Like, I don't know, a wall or something?"He looked up. "You could be right. I do seem to remember a barrier of some kind here.""Yep," I said, stepping closer, "I definitely remember a partition separating our apartments." When his only response was a mischievous tilt of his full mouth, I asked, "Where did you put my wall?"He crossed his arms over his chest and leaned against his doorframe. "What makes you think I took it?""It was there this morning.""And that means I took it? Maybe you just misplaced it. Where exactly did you see it last?"I pressed my lips together. "You tore down my wall."The smile he wore could've charmed the panties off a nun. Completely unrepentant, he admitted, "I tore down your wall."

After the shocker that ended the last book, you bet your boots I was eager for this one. Each new installment ups the ante just a bit more. At one time, she had more brands in the fire than I have fingers on two hands in this story and it got a bit crazy, but Charley always manages to navigate through it all on a wing, a prayer and some sass on her lips- oh and coffee, she can't do a thing without her coffee."On a scale of one to stepping on a LEGO, how much pain are you in? ~ Sign in Hospital"Charley still ponders 'will she or won't she' about Reyes incredible sticky note proposal even as she is woken in the dark to a pistol at her head and a threat to a friend if she doesn't find a Federal Witness. As her day progresses she is confronted by her maddening stepmom who wants Charley to intervene with her dad, a new case comes her way of a man who needs his soul back from the demon he sold it too, a plot with Cookie to hook Ubie into a date once and for all and an encounter with a ghost who sits in Misery's passenger seat buck naked and uncommunicative. But wait, there's more...Suffice to say, Charley keeps busy heating up Reyes in a passionate way, but also in anger as he tries to keep her out of deep demon trouble and out of danger from several other plotting people in the shadows. As she navigates her life, Charley is given more answers to questions, but they in turn raise more questions. Everyone is pushing her to truly learn how to use her powers and figure out what she needs to know as something catastrophic is headed their way.As is probably evident, this one took of like a rocket and really didn't slow down for some time. Oh not to say that it was so loose that the plot threads were lost. No, it somehow managed to remain a tight story and I had no trouble keeping all the threads sorted. I enjoyed all the forms of excitement, the intrigue and the secrets revealed even as more secrets appeared. I've started a list that now includes who or what is Mr. Wong, what is Charley's dad up to, whose side is the Dealer really on and what in the world will that last shocker change for Charley and Reyes. And that's just for starters because there is still the big burning question of what Satan is up to along with his beastly besties and how Charley will save the world when it comes down to her life or Reyes'. Yeah, so much to ponder. I love when a book/series does that to me.I have to say that I really enjoyed the increased page time with Charley and Reyes in the same scenes though I did experience a sense of frustration as she toyed with her answer to his question for much of the book. But, hallelujah, she did finally give him an answer even if it took facing a heartwrenching moment to wring it out of her. It got hot and steamy of course- the love scene in the rain on the 'Cuda was a favorite, but there were a few tender scenes as well. Loved this quote:"Dutch," he said, cutting me off. "Please do not ask that of me. It is a darkness I cannot share. I would lose you forever, and I've only ever wanted you. You are literally the light in my darkness, the redemption of my past. I waited centuries for you to be born on earth, for me to be able to bask in your glow. You are like a gravitational force that lures me closer with each breath you take."I lay stunned."Imagine a canvas bathed completely in black. Only black. There's no shape. No purpose other than to bring darkness. Then splash on a brilliant white. Add some reds and blues, some yellows and greens. Suddenly it has meaning. It has a reason to exist. That is what you have done to my world. You brought me purpose. Light and color to fill the void of oblivion. Without you, there is only the darkness."I pulled him closer and kissed his neck." p. 344 Reyes, Sixth Grave on the EdgeOh and just as an awesome aside, there is an extra scene attached to the end of Reyes' POV for one of their passionate encounters.I'm going to leave it there and I know I was a bit hazy with my review thoughts, but there are just so many things that I don't want to give away. It was a strong installment in the series continuing with all the elements that fans have come to enjoy and expect. Those who enjoy humor, passion, mystery, pulse-pounding danger, tender-heartedness and strong paranormal world building all blended into one Urban Fantasy series shouldn't hesitate.

Book came in great condition. I recommend the whole Charley Davidson series.

Well I downloaded this one month ago and it was so good I read all 12 books to date in one month. They were epic! without giving any spoilers away, let me just say, this series was refreshingly different. A grim reaper who is funny, empathetic and has a gorgeous sexy counterpart. Both main characters and main sub characters progress throughout the series to the point that I felt I knew these people. I miss them - waiting on the final book to be released in a couple of weeks - and then I'll be despondent without them. Each book progressed not only the characters but the story without too much repetition - just the right amount that it kept new readers in the loop and didn't bore the pants of serial readers. It was laugh out loud funny in places -you don't get much of that in books - and I really empathised and felt in tune with Charley. It had it all - romance, naughty bits (just the right amount), suspense, complex storyline, and storyline progression throughout the series. These books would make an excellent transition to TV or film. A good director and producer could make these great on this medium. They are also well written. Written from Charley's POV, you get the inside view of what it's like to be Charley and you get her reactions to her circumstances, relationships both normal and paranormal and how she feels about what she does. You love Reyes as much as she does, what's not to love? And the suspense is a page turner. A series not to be missed and one to ensure you put aside time to enjoy.

I loved this book! So funny and full Reyes Farrow's nudity! Not too mention the cliff-hanger of what Charley's reply to Reyes proposal will be! She makes us wait nearly the whole book for Charley's answer.Some questions have been raised for me like what the hell Charley's father is up to and what exactly is the prophecy about Charley and Reyes cause you had Rocket telling Charley she had to kill Reyes or the world dies in the last book and now cause she didn't kill Reyes someone else has to die (won't say who!) but someone else is saying Reyes isn't important but she has to survive. Even Reyes isn't sure any more about what his fathers plans were.Personally, I still have faith that Reyes isn't going to be the cause of any apocalypse destroying all humanity, he loves Charley and he also has other people he cares about, plus he'd never be responsible for the death of a kid, kids are the only ones (aside from Charley, Cookie and his best friend and his wife) who treat him nicely without suspicion or fear.I think between them Reyes and Charley will prove everyone wrong and save the world rather then destroying it and when that happens I'll be pulling mental faces at Garrett, the Dealer, Rocket and the rest that have badmouthed Reyes!I will say there are a couple of big surprises at the end but I won't say what! Read and find out!

It took me a while to get into this, maybe it was the fact we didn't get the answer to the question from the last book straight away or because of the lack of anything sexual happening between Reyes and Charley in the first few chapters.It quickly got back to it's usual level of crazy Charley plots and heated exchanges between her and her "nigh fiancé". Add in all the usual P.I./police/FBI stuff and once again it was another great book in the series.I loved the car sex scene. That might sound a little strange but add Reyes, rain, a car bonnet and nakedness and you'll understand that was one hell of a hot scene. Especially if you've read the rest of the books in the series.I'm happy about a lot of things that happened in this book but the ending has thrown me a little. I wasn't expecting it, anyway, and I'm intrigued as to where the ret of the series will go now and how many books there are going to be all together.I'll definitely be keeping my eyes open for the 7th book in October :D

Darynda Jones has given life to a wholly unique and charismatic, in a totally psychotic sort of way, fantasy female lead character.This is book six in a series that has yet to have a single dud. Charley Davidson continues to be mildly psychotic, continues to be the Grim Reaper minus instructions, loves the son of Satan and keeps faith in the fact that she can make bad boy turn good. I love Cookie cause she loves Charley. Ubie, Swopes, Angel and Mr Wong all have their roles and none of them feel like fillers. Charley's father and step mom are perhaps the weakest characters, but with so much else going on that's not a significant detraction.The USP in all of the books, though, is the humour. Totally unique, totally Charley, totally me!I cannot wait for the next book, so I'm going to re-read the whole series starting this evening.

After the previous books I was worried in case this could not go much further but here we are again with another cliffhanger ending. That can only mean one thing..........I have to download the next book f carry on reading