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Cabello: Mineau
"A horrifically twisted, fantastically campy tale of animalistic impulses."
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Nightmares are the stuff that answered prayers are made of.
In Saintsville, TX, fewer than five people under the age of 70 have died in the past ten years. Now, in the course of a few weeks, the residents of Saintsville are dropping like flies.
When everyone involved in the cover up of Mineau December's abuse and brutal assault begin to die under mysterious circumstances, Mineau believes her prayers are finally being answered. Answered prayers, however, quickly turn into a nightmare when Mineau finds that her savior is more dangerous than anyone she has ever known, than anything she could possibly dare imagine.
Cabello.
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Cabello is a supernatural revenge horror fantasy fable.
Book 1 in the Cabello series.
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Nightmares are the stuff that answered prayers are made of.
In Saintsville, TX, fewer than five people under the age of 70 have died in the past ten years. Now, in the course of a few weeks, the residents of Saintsville are dropping like flies.
When everyone involved in the cover up of Mineau December's abuse and brutal assault begin to die under mysterious circumstances, Mineau believes her prayers are finally being answered. Answered prayers, however, quickly turn into a nightmare when Mineau finds that her savior is more dangerous than anyone she has ever known, than anything she could possibly dare imagine.
Cabello.
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Cabello is a supernatural revenge horror fantasy fable.
Book 1 in the Cabello series.
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First published January 26, 2014
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About the author
Grea Alexander
43 books442 followersGrea (pronounced Gray) Alexander is a female writer of African American, Native American and Caucasian...American descent who does not write her profiles in the 3rd person.
Born and raised in Houston, TX, I have successfully wormed my way across many a border and have, in effect, managed to infect all that I survey with my particular brand of grea-ness. My books are very character-driven with a focus on flawed, dynamic, culturally-diverse characters and strong, smart female protagonists.
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Also, please note: I do not write children's books. My books are for adults. My books contain adult themes, adult situations, sexual situations, cursing, intoxication and violence. Some books have more than others. Some characters engage more than others. If you find such offensive, you might not want to read my work. Then again, you just might feel naughty and want to read them anyway. (wink)
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LibraryThing: 36 reviews with an overall rating of 4.11: https://www.librarything.com/author/a...
Seamonkey Ink: It's where I live...online. Ok, so it's a seedy, faux physical address store front where I get my mail. www.SeaMonkeyInk.com
Barnes & Noble: It’s where I ride around in heavy armor and charge at windmills with my quill…Don Quixote style. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/”Gre...”
Amazon: It’s where I take steamy, slow-motion river baths with tall, warrior women and sweaty, well-muscled, male sex slaves. www.Amazon.com/grea-alexander/e/B00HV...
SeaMonkey Sores…es: Other retailers that I pick at as much as possible – to hell with the consequences. www.greaalexander.seamonkeyink.com/gr...
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Q: How do you pronounce Grea?
Like the color gray. Or as an admirer once pointed out, like great without the t. (grin)
Q: Why the name SeaMonkey Ink?
Why not? (grin) What's not to love? I mean it's Ink squirting out of a Seamonkey. I mean sure no one has ever witnessed such a phenomenon, but that doesn't mean it couldn't happen. (laugh)
Seriously, when I was in school (high school and beyond) I used to play pranks under various code names - one of which was Seamonkey. I also have always enjoyed writing and back when I started to do so, I used to write everything by hand (which requires either lead or Ink) even long after I got my first word processor and computer. After I finally started typing directly, it still took ink to print.
Hence SeaMonkey Ink.
Q: Have you ever actually owned Seamonkeys?
Actually, I have and I'm pretty well convinced that there is a wanted poster with my name and likeness up somewhere in the SIA (Seamonkey Intelligence Agency) headquarters for mass genocide. (laugh) I try but I fail.
Q: Are any of your characters based on people you know/knew in real life?
Not really. Most are composites. However, I will say that more than a little of my own personality/thoughts/expressions pop up in my stories and among my characters.
For instance, in Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay, Phong Quay makes a statement that one day he is changing his name and not telling anyone what he changed it to. I've said that to people since I was like 5 - particularly when I get agitated at being disturbed.
So, if any real life person is used as a template for some of my dialogue and character behaviors it would be myself.
Born and raised in Houston, TX, I have successfully wormed my way across many a border and have, in effect, managed to infect all that I survey with my particular brand of grea-ness. My books are very character-driven with a focus on flawed, dynamic, culturally-diverse characters and strong, smart female protagonists.
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Also, please note: I do not write children's books. My books are for adults. My books contain adult themes, adult situations, sexual situations, cursing, intoxication and violence. Some books have more than others. Some characters engage more than others. If you find such offensive, you might not want to read my work. Then again, you just might feel naughty and want to read them anyway. (wink)
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Goodreads: 200+ ratings/reviews with an average rating of 4.xx and over 21,000 books shelved: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Bookbub: where they begrudgingly email notifications of my new releases to my followers https://www.bookbub.com/profile/grea-...
LibraryThing: 36 reviews with an overall rating of 4.11: https://www.librarything.com/author/a...
Seamonkey Ink: It's where I live...online. Ok, so it's a seedy, faux physical address store front where I get my mail. www.SeaMonkeyInk.com
Barnes & Noble: It’s where I ride around in heavy armor and charge at windmills with my quill…Don Quixote style. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/”Gre...”
Amazon: It’s where I take steamy, slow-motion river baths with tall, warrior women and sweaty, well-muscled, male sex slaves. www.Amazon.com/grea-alexander/e/B00HV...
SeaMonkey Sores…es: Other retailers that I pick at as much as possible – to hell with the consequences. www.greaalexander.seamonkeyink.com/gr...
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Q: How do you pronounce Grea?
Like the color gray. Or as an admirer once pointed out, like great without the t. (grin)
Q: Why the name SeaMonkey Ink?
Why not? (grin) What's not to love? I mean it's Ink squirting out of a Seamonkey. I mean sure no one has ever witnessed such a phenomenon, but that doesn't mean it couldn't happen. (laugh)
Seriously, when I was in school (high school and beyond) I used to play pranks under various code names - one of which was Seamonkey. I also have always enjoyed writing and back when I started to do so, I used to write everything by hand (which requires either lead or Ink) even long after I got my first word processor and computer. After I finally started typing directly, it still took ink to print.
Hence SeaMonkey Ink.
Q: Have you ever actually owned Seamonkeys?
Actually, I have and I'm pretty well convinced that there is a wanted poster with my name and likeness up somewhere in the SIA (Seamonkey Intelligence Agency) headquarters for mass genocide. (laugh) I try but I fail.
Q: Are any of your characters based on people you know/knew in real life?
Not really. Most are composites. However, I will say that more than a little of my own personality/thoughts/expressions pop up in my stories and among my characters.
For instance, in Rebellion Book I: Book of Quay, Phong Quay makes a statement that one day he is changing his name and not telling anyone what he changed it to. I've said that to people since I was like 5 - particularly when I get agitated at being disturbed.
So, if any real life person is used as a template for some of my dialogue and character behaviors it would be myself.
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July 26, 2015
This story was borne out of a bizarre nightmare I had.
When I was in high school, I had this kitten that one day mysteriously disappeared. Afterward, I started having these bizarre nightmares that this cat was out to get revenge on me. While most normal people would have simply been freaked out, I instead wrote down the first scraps of what would later evolve into Cabello.
This story started out as a one-shot story. However, as I got into the book, I started getting more ideas. It is now the 1st of 3 books that will be in this series.
This book (The Beginning) introduces Cabello as he is reborn into his true self after centuries trapped in another form and explores what in his mind is his heroic efforts to save Mineau from those who wronged her - to avenge her if you will. Only Cabello is far from angelic. He expects to be rewarded for his effort. When he doesn't get what he wants, his true colors really start to emerge.
In book II, we follow Cabello's lover as she struggles to cope with her pregnancy with....well, I guess you'll have to read to find out what exactly she's carrying inside of her. (laugh) Two characters from the 1st book also return as they struggle to move on from the events of the 1st book. I had great fun coming up with the skeleton of this book and look forward to writing it.
The final book (3) will reveal all - Cabello's 1st life, how he became the creature he became and why Mineau was the one who was able to trigger the changes in him that would ultimately set him free.
When I was in high school, I had this kitten that one day mysteriously disappeared. Afterward, I started having these bizarre nightmares that this cat was out to get revenge on me. While most normal people would have simply been freaked out, I instead wrote down the first scraps of what would later evolve into Cabello.
This story started out as a one-shot story. However, as I got into the book, I started getting more ideas. It is now the 1st of 3 books that will be in this series.
This book (The Beginning) introduces Cabello as he is reborn into his true self after centuries trapped in another form and explores what in his mind is his heroic efforts to save Mineau from those who wronged her - to avenge her if you will. Only Cabello is far from angelic. He expects to be rewarded for his effort. When he doesn't get what he wants, his true colors really start to emerge.
In book II, we follow Cabello's lover as she struggles to cope with her pregnancy with....well, I guess you'll have to read to find out what exactly she's carrying inside of her. (laugh) Two characters from the 1st book also return as they struggle to move on from the events of the 1st book. I had great fun coming up with the skeleton of this book and look forward to writing it.
The final book (3) will reveal all - Cabello's 1st life, how he became the creature he became and why Mineau was the one who was able to trigger the changes in him that would ultimately set him free.
May 2, 2017
Review of CABELLO
by Grea Alexander
Revenge is not always a dish better eaten cold. Sometimes it's better not to eat it at all, as Mineau December and Mateo, the only person to whom she opens up, find out. Mineau lives a life of tribulations I wouldn't wish on anyone. Subject to physical abuse constantly, then sexual abuse is added to it, and she quickly finds out that in the small community of Saintsville, Texas, saints are few and far between, and even plain old “good” characters are too. Mineau literally can trust no one, because almost everyone wants to hurt her.
Until--- revenge begins, not as Mineau had planned or could even have imagined. It's brutal, ugly, injurious—and poetically just, if not ever merciful.
CABELLO is the first in a series.
by Grea Alexander
Revenge is not always a dish better eaten cold. Sometimes it's better not to eat it at all, as Mineau December and Mateo, the only person to whom she opens up, find out. Mineau lives a life of tribulations I wouldn't wish on anyone. Subject to physical abuse constantly, then sexual abuse is added to it, and she quickly finds out that in the small community of Saintsville, Texas, saints are few and far between, and even plain old “good” characters are too. Mineau literally can trust no one, because almost everyone wants to hurt her.
Until--- revenge begins, not as Mineau had planned or could even have imagined. It's brutal, ugly, injurious—and poetically just, if not ever merciful.
CABELLO is the first in a series.
May 7, 2017
This wasn't what I thought it would be but it did catch me by surprise and I ended up reading the whole book in one day as I couldn't put it down I was so engrossed. I do admit that the people that tormented Mineau were just terrible and they deserved what they got, the fact that it was a dead pet come back from the dead to do it was fun.
I never expected to the book to go in the direction it did and was totally thrown for a loop when it eneded up that her cat had ended up being a demon and that he came back for her. What the author described he did to Bud as punishment was ingenious and I ended up thinking he rocked for torturing the jerk the way Cabello did. I felt bad for Mineau through the whole book as people never even gave her chance, just bullied her. I can't stand bullies so yes I was rooting for Cabello when he first started getting revenge, but then he got a little scary. Matteo was so nice and caring about her and he was such a good guy to stick with her.
I received this book for free from author in exchange for an honest review from the LoP Group.
Thank you for letting me read your book:)
I never expected to the book to go in the direction it did and was totally thrown for a loop when it eneded up that her cat had ended up being a demon and that he came back for her. What the author described he did to Bud as punishment was ingenious and I ended up thinking he rocked for torturing the jerk the way Cabello did. I felt bad for Mineau through the whole book as people never even gave her chance, just bullied her. I can't stand bullies so yes I was rooting for Cabello when he first started getting revenge, but then he got a little scary. Matteo was so nice and caring about her and he was such a good guy to stick with her.
I received this book for free from author in exchange for an honest review from the LoP Group.
Thank you for letting me read your book:)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 15, 2014
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review as part of LibraryThing's Members Giveaway program. Plot spoilers may follow.*
In brief summary, Mineau December is the stepdaughter of a mayor who seems to have the entire town in his pocket. He abuses her, even going so far as to kill her beloved cat, and she has to endure all of it in silence. She withdraws, which makes her an outcast at school. Everyone ignores her existence, including her old friends, until a new student shows up and takes a liking to her. Mateo’s attentions towards Mineau earn her the ire of the school’s mean girls. When Mineau decides to take control of her life, that’s when it really turns upside down. Her stepfather isn’t willing to let her go without a fight, and suddenly, all of those who gave Mineau a hard time are violently killed. Who’s behind all of the murders?
First off, I had to give props and a giggle to the author’s copyright notes and novella notes; they had me endeared to her from the moment I read “Well, because I am your queen and I say so.” By the time I got to the ‘case study results’ and the final sentence (which read so much like a PSA tagline that it would be wrong to not allow it to be one at some point in the future), I would have read damn near anything on the pages to come. This definitely was proven when I read (around the same time as I read the notes from our queen) that this book was a supernatural horror, and I hardly ever read any kind of horror books anymore. I don’t clearly remember when I requested this book, but I know for a fact that I missed any mention of genre. After reading that this was a peek into Grea’s sick mind, I said, “Oh hell.” And that was the mentality I took with me as I got to the first page. Swap that ‘hell’ for a four-letter expletive and that was what I said immediately after finishing the book. For someone who no longer reads horror books, this was quite the reading experience. Lol
I have to start by saying that I was really pleased with the amount of growth that I saw from Mineau in just 114 pages. I wasn’t sure she’d ever come out of her shell or trust Mateo, but she did. I know how hard that can be and I like that we were shown a range of emotions that made sense for what she had to go through. I also thought it was an interesting twist that at first, these sick, disturbing things were done for Mineau, but by the end of the book she was the prey yet again. I sense that we’ll be seeing a much stronger Mineau in the 2nd part of this series (which is coming…eventually lol) than the one we were introduced to. I also liked Mateo for Mineau; I think he had a stabilizing effect on her and helped her heal. I hope that future chapters in the series delve more into their relationship; I wish there had been a bit more of it shown in this introduction. One thing I wish we were told was how Cabello ended up being the way he was; was he cursed, if so then who cursed him? We knew what Cabello did, but we weren’t really told anything about him. There were a few small grammatical errors here and there, but nothing that I couldn’t overlook. When you think about the premise, it has the potential to be on the bad side of campy if done incorrectly, but the way that it was written made it intriguing and managed to keep me interested, if for no other reason than to find out who else Cabello would go after. I think the story was well-written, with enough gore to keep the horror buffs satisfied. It had a very Freddy Krueger feel to it because I swear that fool would not die. I like how we were introduced to the second part of the series; it gave me Bride of Chucky vibes. Lol I still don’t do horror very well, but I’ll be waiting for Cabello: The Descendant!
In brief summary, Mineau December is the stepdaughter of a mayor who seems to have the entire town in his pocket. He abuses her, even going so far as to kill her beloved cat, and she has to endure all of it in silence. She withdraws, which makes her an outcast at school. Everyone ignores her existence, including her old friends, until a new student shows up and takes a liking to her. Mateo’s attentions towards Mineau earn her the ire of the school’s mean girls. When Mineau decides to take control of her life, that’s when it really turns upside down. Her stepfather isn’t willing to let her go without a fight, and suddenly, all of those who gave Mineau a hard time are violently killed. Who’s behind all of the murders?
First off, I had to give props and a giggle to the author’s copyright notes and novella notes; they had me endeared to her from the moment I read “Well, because I am your queen and I say so.” By the time I got to the ‘case study results’ and the final sentence (which read so much like a PSA tagline that it would be wrong to not allow it to be one at some point in the future), I would have read damn near anything on the pages to come. This definitely was proven when I read (around the same time as I read the notes from our queen) that this book was a supernatural horror, and I hardly ever read any kind of horror books anymore. I don’t clearly remember when I requested this book, but I know for a fact that I missed any mention of genre. After reading that this was a peek into Grea’s sick mind, I said, “Oh hell.” And that was the mentality I took with me as I got to the first page. Swap that ‘hell’ for a four-letter expletive and that was what I said immediately after finishing the book. For someone who no longer reads horror books, this was quite the reading experience. Lol
I have to start by saying that I was really pleased with the amount of growth that I saw from Mineau in just 114 pages. I wasn’t sure she’d ever come out of her shell or trust Mateo, but she did. I know how hard that can be and I like that we were shown a range of emotions that made sense for what she had to go through. I also thought it was an interesting twist that at first, these sick, disturbing things were done for Mineau, but by the end of the book she was the prey yet again. I sense that we’ll be seeing a much stronger Mineau in the 2nd part of this series (which is coming…eventually lol) than the one we were introduced to. I also liked Mateo for Mineau; I think he had a stabilizing effect on her and helped her heal. I hope that future chapters in the series delve more into their relationship; I wish there had been a bit more of it shown in this introduction. One thing I wish we were told was how Cabello ended up being the way he was; was he cursed, if so then who cursed him? We knew what Cabello did, but we weren’t really told anything about him. There were a few small grammatical errors here and there, but nothing that I couldn’t overlook. When you think about the premise, it has the potential to be on the bad side of campy if done incorrectly, but the way that it was written made it intriguing and managed to keep me interested, if for no other reason than to find out who else Cabello would go after. I think the story was well-written, with enough gore to keep the horror buffs satisfied. It had a very Freddy Krueger feel to it because I swear that fool would not die. I like how we were introduced to the second part of the series; it gave me Bride of Chucky vibes. Lol I still don’t do horror very well, but I’ll be waiting for Cabello: The Descendant!
February 8, 2018
i liked the plot idea for this book but it felt like a first draft. i wanted it to be longer and the plot to be more fleshed out. it was ment to be scary yet the killer cat scene ruined the build up of the start abuse. but overall for such a short book i liked it.
May 20, 2017
This book definitely kept my interest. My first thought was "Pet Cemetery" but with a love story twist! I loved the multiple characters of Cabello, and how the little green eyed monster comes out in this book! Thank you to the Author-Grea Alexander,Shut Up & Read, Smashwords and Good Reads for the complimentary copy of this book for an honest review .
July 18, 2014
I received this book in exchange for a review. MAY have some spoilers ahead.
From the beginning, an insight into Grea’s mind (read the first three pages ; I think most people might understand) makes me WANT to read her work. It is one that I would want to spend hours nitpicking and trying to squeeze every drop of information that resides in it.
Cabello is not for the weak-hearted. Grea Alexander has a way of visualizing the most vivid and squelchy (oops!) endings for her characters. (Is it wrong to somewhat like it?). In truth, it is quite a simple plot of a demon cat who lusts after his owner and avenges her abusers in the most creative and horrifying ways possible. However, typical high school life, teenage romance, and the awful truth behind corruption also manages to draw me into the story of Mineau, Mateo and the rest of the gang. Somehow I breezed through this book really fast – too fast, in fact – I feel that the story does have such a profound impact on me as her other books have. It does not.. “stay” with me.
The ending is a bit too cliché in my opinion ; Petrika, having been ‘converted’ by Cabello and pregnant with his demon offspring. Although, it does set the stage for the sequel, “Descendant”. I hope to see much more development and past history of the side characters as I think this will bring out more definition to the whole story and not just focus on one character alone. I hope to see more of Grea’s work soon, and I hope I will not be disappointed.
From the beginning, an insight into Grea’s mind (read the first three pages ; I think most people might understand) makes me WANT to read her work. It is one that I would want to spend hours nitpicking and trying to squeeze every drop of information that resides in it.
Cabello is not for the weak-hearted. Grea Alexander has a way of visualizing the most vivid and squelchy (oops!) endings for her characters. (Is it wrong to somewhat like it?). In truth, it is quite a simple plot of a demon cat who lusts after his owner and avenges her abusers in the most creative and horrifying ways possible. However, typical high school life, teenage romance, and the awful truth behind corruption also manages to draw me into the story of Mineau, Mateo and the rest of the gang. Somehow I breezed through this book really fast – too fast, in fact – I feel that the story does have such a profound impact on me as her other books have. It does not.. “stay” with me.
The ending is a bit too cliché in my opinion ; Petrika, having been ‘converted’ by Cabello and pregnant with his demon offspring. Although, it does set the stage for the sequel, “Descendant”. I hope to see much more development and past history of the side characters as I think this will bring out more definition to the whole story and not just focus on one character alone. I hope to see more of Grea’s work soon, and I hope I will not be disappointed.
May 16, 2017
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review (Shut Up and Read group).
Mmm... I must say I have some mixed feelings about this book. I'm not saying I didn't enjoy it. I actually read it with much interest and it was a fast read for me, I read it in half a day. But there were some things, some scenes, that left me a bit confused and like "uh, what? what happened?". As, for example, Cabello's end. And I mean Cabello as in the cat/demon or whatever he was. I mean, how did Petrika know who/what he was and how to finish him? And who the hell was she anyway? And how/why did she look so much like Mineau?
But let's get back on track. I liked Mineau, she had guts that's for sure.
I didn't like much Mateo. It's not that he was bad or something, I just didn't fall for him. I actually found him a bit pushy. And sticky. Especially in the beginning. Then he was just sort of.....boring. Peter on the other hand, I liked him.
Bud disgusted me. He really made me want to vomit for what he did to Mineau.
Cabello......well, he/it was just downright crazy and evil. He didn't even realize he had turned into the same things he was hunting. And worse. Well, I guess being a demon and all, it was obvious, uh?. And ok, sure, the "victims" had it coming and deserved punishment. Especially Bud and the sheriff. But still...
And the ending? What is it about Cabello's heir? What will happen? Will it also go after Mineau and Mateo? Guess I'll have to wait for the sequel now..
Mmm... I must say I have some mixed feelings about this book. I'm not saying I didn't enjoy it. I actually read it with much interest and it was a fast read for me, I read it in half a day. But there were some things, some scenes, that left me a bit confused and like "uh, what? what happened?". As, for example, Cabello's end. And I mean Cabello as in the cat/demon or whatever he was. I mean, how did Petrika know who/what he was and how to finish him? And who the hell was she anyway? And how/why did she look so much like Mineau?
But let's get back on track. I liked Mineau, she had guts that's for sure.
I didn't like much Mateo. It's not that he was bad or something, I just didn't fall for him. I actually found him a bit pushy. And sticky. Especially in the beginning. Then he was just sort of.....boring. Peter on the other hand, I liked him.
Bud disgusted me. He really made me want to vomit for what he did to Mineau.
Cabello......well, he/it was just downright crazy and evil. He didn't even realize he had turned into the same things he was hunting. And worse. Well, I guess being a demon and all, it was obvious, uh?. And ok, sure, the "victims" had it coming and deserved punishment. Especially Bud and the sheriff. But still...
And the ending? What is it about Cabello's heir? What will happen? Will it also go after Mineau and Mateo? Guess I'll have to wait for the sequel now..
May 30, 2017
Cabello is a unique book written by Grea Alexander. The author throws you right into the story of Mineau, who is a strong teenager, and you can't help but feel for her. The character development is a little short, but that is only due to the fast pace on which you follow her story. At first you find out a little bit on her abuse from which she gets a little break, but once that is over the action does not end. The plot is pretty neat and has some nice twists hidden within. Some were a tad confusing and never fully explained like Cabello, but to say more would give some of the book away and I won't.
As I said, Mineau was a cool character and I did enjoy her. She was definitely a strong young heroine and she grew in the story. She had a strong heart and mind and always tried to do the right thing. Mateo was just ok. He seemed a tad pushy and needy. I get it he wanted to help which he did, but for a while he was a bit too much for me. Bud, well he sure fit the bad guy persona to the T and so did his little helpers.
All in all a fun little read. It was on the shorter side and had a finish but left a little door open for another book. Curious to see what will happen in that one.
I have received this book from the author for an honest review.
As I said, Mineau was a cool character and I did enjoy her. She was definitely a strong young heroine and she grew in the story. She had a strong heart and mind and always tried to do the right thing. Mateo was just ok. He seemed a tad pushy and needy. I get it he wanted to help which he did, but for a while he was a bit too much for me. Bud, well he sure fit the bad guy persona to the T and so did his little helpers.
All in all a fun little read. It was on the shorter side and had a finish but left a little door open for another book. Curious to see what will happen in that one.
I have received this book from the author for an honest review.
December 23, 2016
Cabello by Grea Alexander Cabello by Grea Alexander is a horror story. It was a difficult book to read because of the subject matter. It is excellent writing, just tough subject matter. Cabello is a golden and white cat with one brown eye and one green eye. Mineau had buried him after he was killed by her stepfather, Bud. Then came Cabello the Second.
"The sheriff chuckled to himself. 'This is Saintsville, son. I can damn well do whatever the hell it is I please.'"
People who were involved in Mineau December's assault are dying in Saintsville, Texas. Is it an answer to prayers or a nightmare come true? I gave it four stars. It needs editing for typos and homonyms.
This book contains adult situations.
I received a complimentary Kindle copy from the author through goodreads. That did not change my opinion for this review.
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Cabello-Grea-A...
"The sheriff chuckled to himself. 'This is Saintsville, son. I can damn well do whatever the hell it is I please.'"
People who were involved in Mineau December's assault are dying in Saintsville, Texas. Is it an answer to prayers or a nightmare come true? I gave it four stars. It needs editing for typos and homonyms.
This book contains adult situations.
I received a complimentary Kindle copy from the author through goodreads. That did not change my opinion for this review.
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Cabello-Grea-A...
June 12, 2014
So I won this book as part of an ebook giveaway in exchange for a free review. Before downloading and reading the book, I looked up info on it and realized that it had to do with the supernatural, which is a subject that I am not really into reading about. So, based on that one fact, I have decided to not download the book and read it. I understand that for some, this is the main type of books that they read, and that it fine with me. Everyone has different taste and to each their own, but for me, it's just not my cup of tea. I hope the author, Grea Alexander understands and isn't too upset with me. I do have a friend who had also gotten a copy for exchange of a review and they loved the book, said it was a great read! Hope that this helps and again, I apologize!
December 29, 2014
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a novella focused on a teen-aged girl, a victim of abuse by her stepfather. The story begins with establishment of that situation and her coping strategies, but it's really about the supernatural twist. Though it's short, the author does a good job with character development. I felt that the story pulled me along, and I enjoyed it. I've always thought the neighbor's cat was evil. Now, I know for sure.
This is a novella focused on a teen-aged girl, a victim of abuse by her stepfather. The story begins with establishment of that situation and her coping strategies, but it's really about the supernatural twist. Though it's short, the author does a good job with character development. I felt that the story pulled me along, and I enjoyed it. I've always thought the neighbor's cat was evil. Now, I know for sure.
July 25, 2014
I received this book free from the author through LibraryThing in exchange for an honest review. This book is about a teenage victim of abuse and has a supernatural twist. As I got further into this novella I was reminded of something written by Stephen King. Lots of twists and turns and scary at times. At times Cabello seems to be the devil himself. This is book is well written and holds the reader’s attention throughout but it isn’t really my “cup of tea.”
January 31, 2017
I won this book in a giveaway, in exchange for an honest review.
This book is not for people who are easily perturbed by graphic descriptions of violence and gore. I usually read a lot of horror and books with supernatural themes, so the story had me involved all through the book. It is a great read nonetheless!
I am also eager to check out other titles by Grea - I loved the style of writing and would love to read more!
This book is not for people who are easily perturbed by graphic descriptions of violence and gore. I usually read a lot of horror and books with supernatural themes, so the story had me involved all through the book. It is a great read nonetheless!
I am also eager to check out other titles by Grea - I loved the style of writing and would love to read more!
August 22, 2025
i'm gonna save you some time if you, like me, were under the mistaken assumption that this is a horror novel featuring a cat. it is an immortal catboy dark romance wattpad self insert story that i can only assume was written when the author was literally 16
August 5, 2017
Creepy, mess with your mind horror stories are not my cup of tea at my age but way back when I was a wee thing I was too into Stephen King. This book was a flashback into my early teens when I devoured books from the horror genre. And yep I definitely had fun reading it. I'd recommend it for sure to those who would like a quick read horror fix. I'm not going to tell you much about the story as it will reveal too much but let's just say that this story is all about a pretty young girl and a terrifying guardian demon stalker.
I received a free copy from the author for voluntary review consideration.
I received a free copy from the author for voluntary review consideration.
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