Review: Cat Calls by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Cat Calls

Author: Cynthia Leitich Smith
Pages:18
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Release Date: December 22nd 2010
Author Website
Available for Order: Amazon|Barnes and Noble

Source: Purchased 

Tiffany's grandma sees something wild in her future -- but is Tiffany prepared for the powerful shape it will take? CAT CALLS is a short story by New York Times Bestseller Cynthia Leitich Smith -- set in the same dark universe as her novels Tantalize, Eternal, and Blessed.

My Take:

 Another short story totally worth the DL it had me wondering about Tiffany and why her grandmother said she was ready. Tiffany has a gift she can see basically feel when someone is okay or while doing readings can pick up names that are related to the person being read. She doesn't think she has the gift and she has no clue as to why her grandmother thinks she can do the readings. Tiffany was shipped off to stay with her grandmother because her mother had called it quality time but to Tiffany it was so that the boys wouldn't come around all summer.

This was actually a nice short story she has no clue who she is and so spending time with her grandmother may help her discover who she really is. I enjoyed the fact that she is a little sceptic but when she knows what to say to help out she discovers that reading cards isn't all quite like she had hoped it would be.

Its worth the free download and if your in for another secret than by the end the surprise is the one thing to have up all night thinking if she is ready for her her future.

5/5 stars

Review: Haunted Love by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Haunted Love

Author: Cynthia Leitich Smith
Pages:18
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Release Date: December 13th 2011
Author Website
Available for Order: Amazon|Barnes and Noble

Source: Purchased 

Spirit, Texas, is a town of secrets, and as the new owner of the local haunted movie theater, Cody Stryker is juggling more than his fair share. When a mysterious new girl comes to town and runs afoul of the ghost that lives in his theater, Cody's caught in the middle and needs to figure out exactly who he can trust. HAUNTED LOVE is a short story by New York Times Bestseller Cynthia Leitich Smith -- set in the same dark universe as her novels TANTALIZE, ETERNAL, and BLESSED. This story includes a sneak preview of Cynthia Leitich Smith's latest novel, DIABOLICAL, which unites characters from the previous three novels in the Tantalize Series along with a fascinating cast of all-new characters for a suspenseful, action-packed clash between the forces of heaven and hell.

My Take:

This is what I needed, even though I wanted more from this I knew it ended well. Its a short story about a young man trying to reopen a movie theater that he was able to purchase, its his fresh start and even though its a small town he knows his past is behind him. But when things don't add up and the new girl he hired is being threatened he either has to choose to leave the theater opened or leave it closed. 

What I loved about this was that I didn't expect Cody to be what he is and of course the rest had me awing the whole time. I am in love with this little gift of heaven and I can't wait to see and hope for more from Cynthia because when an author can write such a lovely short story her big ones always shine the brightest.

This was a total score and if you want some awe dropping moments as well than click and download the free short story and you won't be sorry you did.

5/5 stars