ARC REVIEW Zero Hour by Megan Erickson

First book of Megan Erickson's Wired & Dangerous series. Action-packed and nerdy what else can a girl ask for? This is a first Megan Erickson for me and I liked it, I understand this is very different from her other stuff. In the blurb they liken it to Mr. Robot and The Fast and the Furious, I wouldn't know about the Mr. Robot I don't watch it there were parts of it that reminded me of the movie Hackers and also a little bit of Sneakers. But the book definitely leans more to the action side rather than the hacker side, it does have a lot to do with the story it's just not always the main focus on what they are doing but the pivotal thing the secondary characters are doing in the background. The action and suspense is good, well paced and an incredible plot. The romance on the other hand got kind of annoying, the back and forth wishy washy got old fast but both Rourke and Wren are freakin' smokin' hot. Although I really hope she wasn't that stupid to wear a short black mini skirt and straddle a motorcycle and drive off, really my maternal instincts are yelling at her not to be that stupid besides black leather pants are just as sexy as a short skirt and so much safer than one especially when on a motorcycle. I am aware books are fantasy but I also want fictional characters who have common fucking sense.

Rourke's brother, Flynn, was murdered and he knows it he just needs the help of some of the best hackers and coders he knows to prove it and incriminate the guilty party. He chose this accomplices with care first off Erick his best friend since they were kids and right hand man, Jock programmer extraordinaire and former military man with one hell of shot. Marisol master of disguise, coding, and excellent people skills. Dade the loose cannon, the man of mystery, and probably an even better hacker than Rourke with even more resources. Rourke never counted on Wren, after what does she know about hacking and computer programming. Apparently a lot more then either her brother Erick or Rourke ever knew, especially Rourke who kinda stalked her since college. But Wren hid it pretty well she was even trained by Dade. Wren wants to help get justice for Flynn and she has an ulterior motive for getting involved one that started her whole foray into the hacktivism circle. Rourke doesn't want her in for her own protection but when Wren proves she has an in with their marks son does he gives in and only after Rourke tells her why he hates the position she put herself in, which he basically tells her how he feels. Rourke has always liked Wren but never made a move because he didn't he was good enough for her, you know he couldn't give her the things she wanted. Wren always loved Rourke but never though she had a chance with him, now that she know he feels the same she wants to act on it but Rourke can't compartmentalize his feelings for her and keep his head on straight for the mission. Well that doesn't last long but it's not that easy. The mission leads to a very twisty and turny kind of events that raises more questions than it answers and it keeps you on your toes before an explosive and climatic ending with a teaser epilogue.

Overall, it was a fun read very enjoyable although I liked the secondary characters so much more than Rourke and Wren. I hope the next book is Jocks. There is going to be a continuing story arc throughout this book and the next book(s) so I definitely want to catch the next book.       

ARC REVIEW His Work of Art by Shannyn Schroeder

Hot & Nerdy book four by Shannyn Schroeder does not feel like book four, I read it without reading the others so it's fine as a stand alone. This book is so adorable, I love it, it's light and what I consider fluff; it is short not so sweet (wink wink) but it's fun to read and it made me go ahhhhhhhhh. I would definitely go back and read others from this series. I really enjoyed reading about comic book geeks fall in love. I love reading comics but it's a recent development for me and like Reese I am a DC girl, but there are some points of Marvel that I prefer and the teasing flirting with their argument over DC vserus Marvel. When Adam brings up that there weren't enough people of color in comic books and then Reese started to name off some, there are also which she for got Marvel has one way more cooler than Black Panther and DC Green Lantern and Cyborg; like Blade and probably one of my favorites from Image, McFarlane's Spawn. I bring it up because it is the one major issue that comes between Adam and Reese.

Reese has the idea for an awesome female superhero, and as part of her final project for one of her college senior classes is to write, create and publish her comic. Reese asks Adam to illustrate, her story. Adam's dream job is to work for Marvel so when the cute comic book junkie Reese shoots him her idea he agrees for the sheer fact that it would look good on his resume. Adam is soon pulled into Reese's story and together they restructure the story and even add in Adam's hero he has been trying to create. Reese is able to create a backstory and make him the perfect mentor for her superhero. Thank to the help from Julie, the publisher and marketer and the crowd source campaign fund the comic kicks off even before the first book is released.
Reese has had a crush on Adam but her subtle flirting isn't working, so she thinks he is either oblivious or not interested. One night they are working together they kiss. it's everything Reese thought it would be and more. But Adam does the stupid boy thing and apologises. Reese has no idea where she stands with Adam so when she gets invited to his New Year's Eve party she borrows a dress from her sophisticated best friend. Adam isn't able to keep his eyes or his hands off of her but after one night together Adam says something stupid, again, and Reese suddenly feels self conscious and unsure. Adam then informs Reese they can't get into a relationship because she's white. Flabbergasted Reese doesn't know what to do to convince him otherwise. Adam grew up believing that his father left because he couldn't stand peoples racist remarks about his white mother and his black father's relationship and Adam swore he couldn't put someone he loved through that. Adam's mom, who is awesome I love that woman, informs Adam otherwise. Now Adam must grovel to Reese and show her he can get past his fear.

Overall, I really enjoyed everything about this book.