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Burnt Offerings (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter #7) By: Laurell K. Hamilton (Book Review)

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 ***This review will contain spoilers*** Summary: "You can't trust anyone who sleeps with the monsters." That's what I've always said. That's what I've always believed. But now I'm the one sharing a bed with the Master Vampire of the City. Me, Anita Blake. The woman the vampires call the Executioner. From part of the solution, I've become part of the problem. So it hits close to home when an arsonist begins to target vampire-owned businesses all over town -- an arsonist who seems to want to destroy more than just property. It's the monsters who are in danger now. And it's up the the Executioner to save them from the inferno... This has been a nice change of pace. From the start, Anita has come up against very old and very powerful vampires with different kinds of abilities. Throughout this book, we have an insight on just how much the triumvirate with Richard and Jean-Claude has affected Anita. The council comes strolling into town who are ...

DevaCurl | Super Stretch (Review)

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 Product Summary: This coconut infused cream stretches any style, it elongates curls without compromising definition, while coconut oil delivers shine and moisture. The soft, velvety texture gives the moisture of a cream with the hold of a gel, without the crunch. Costs: $30.  How to use:  You can either apply into clean wet hair in a downward motion. Don't scrunch! Or apply on wet hair in sections, style and unravel once dry.  *** Cruelty free*** I had high hopes for this product. I have very thick wavy hair that without any products or styling with heat it looks like a huge frizzy mess. I have used hair mousse in the past and had great success with them so I figured I'd get the same results. The first time I tried this product out my hair was a hot mess. I put too much product and my hair had this crunchy/wet texture that I couldn't stand. I normally wash my hair once a week but using this product I had to wash my hair within two days, it was that awful.  Even...

The Killing Dance (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter #6) By: Laurell K. Hamilton (Book Review)

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 *This review will contain spoilers* Summary: Dating both a vampire and a werewolf isn't easy. But just to complicate Anita's already messy life, someone has put a price on her head. Love cannot save her this time, so she turns to Edward, hitman extraordinaire, for help. But finding the person behind the threat won't be easy, because as both a vampire hunter and zombie reanimator, Anita has made a lot of enemies-both human and otherwise. This has got to be one of the most intense books out of the whole series thus far. If you thought the previous books were dark, twisted and gory those pale in comparison to this one. It's like Hamilton turned it up a notch both in violence and romantic relationships. And we've got quite a few bad guys gunning after Anita.  We are first introduced to Sabin; visiting master vampire and Dominic; human servant and necromancer who are seeking out Anita for her help. Sabin changed his diet for the love of his life and unfortunately he sta...

Pacifica Beauty | Coconut Blush Duo in Beaming & Tenderheart (Review)

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Product Summary: Whether you want to warm your face, add a subtle flush of colour, or both, these shimmery shades in this blush/bronzer duo will get the job done. The blendable, buildable shades flatter all skin tones. It's infused with coconut, which makes application ultra-smooth (and 100% non-streaky) Costs around $10-15. I ended up receiving this product in a Ipsy glam bag which is a monthly beauty subscription service where you get 5 items from sample to full size for around 20$ Canadian. Click here to check them out. ***Cruelty free ❤*** As I'm sure you guys have noticed, I'm a very pale girl and without the help of blush and bronzer I would look like a ghost. That's how pale I am. I look like a sick person if I don't add any colour to my face. While it does say it's a duo blush but for me and my complexion it ends up working out as a bronzer and blush duo. I use beaming as a bronzer to warm up my face. I use it along my cheekbones and temple area. I then...

Bloody Bones (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter #5) By: Laurell K. Hamilton (Book Review)

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 (((This review will contain spoilers))) Summary: Anita Blake, vampire hunter and animator, takes a bite out of crime-of the supernatural kind. But even someone who deals with death on a daily basis can be unnerved by its power... When Branson, Missouri, is hit with a death wave-four unsolved murders-it doesn't take an expert to realize that all is not well. But luckily for the locals, Anita is an expert-in just the kinds of preternatural goings-on that have everyone spooked. And she's got an "in" with just the kind of creature who can make sense of the slayings: a sexy master vampire known as Jean Claude. We're back on track baby!!! The previous book had me nervous and worried thinking that this series was going to tank with the random romance trying to make a love triangle appear out of thin air. But luckily this book has redeemed the mistakes of The Lunatic Cafe . Since the first book I had no issues with the series. It was engaging, interesting and completely ...

Firma Beauty | Brushes Review

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 Product summary: 103 Angled Contour Brush | Sculpt away with this amazing angled contour brush. Contour your face and cheekbones with the greatest ease, and blend away for an effortlessly fabulous look. With its unique bristle formation, this brush sits right underneath your natural cheekbone. Costs: $14.99 201 Flat Oval Blending Brush | Silky synthetic bristles fan out, then come to a slight dome in this flat oval blending brush. Use it for an all over even shading on the lid and crease, or blending out harsh lines. It can be used with cream and powder products. Costs: $12.99 202 Angled Blender Brush | This angled blender brush is the go to brush for contouring and applying precise makeup to small areas. You can also slide it down the sides of your nose for a slimmer bridge or contour around the lips for a sexy, voluminous pout. It is also meant to apply eyeshadow to the crease. Cost: $12.99 203 Concealer Brush | Use this brush for maximum control and coverage. Perfect for using ...