Saturday, September 3, 2016

THE BOY WHO KILLED GRANT PARKER

The Boy Who Killed Grant Parker
Source: Netgalley {you rock glen coco}
Genre: YA contemporary
Publishing Date: September 13, 2016
AVERAGE RATE: 3.8/5
Goodreads Description:

Luke Grayson’s life might as well be over when he’s sent to live with his Baptist pastor father in rural Tennessee after getting kicked out of his DC private school. His soulless stepmother is none too pleased to have him, and Luke’s bad boy status has done him no favors with his new principal or the local police chief. He’s also an easy target for Grant Parker, the local golden boy with a violent streak, who has the community of Ashland under his thumb and Luke directly in his crosshairs.
But things go topsy-turvy when, after a freak accident, Luke replaces Grant at the top of the social pyramid. This fish out of water has suddenly gone from social outcast to hero in a matter of twenty-four hours. For the students who have lived in fear of Grant all their lives, this is a welcome change. But Luke’s newfound fame comes with a price. Nobody knows the truth about what really happened to Grant Parker except for Luke, and the longer he keeps living the lie, the more like Grant he becomes.
Kat Spears returns with this explosive coming of age story that explores not only the labels put on us by society, but the labels we put on ourselves, and the work it takes to find out who we really are underneath all the lies.

My Rate: 5/5
My opinions and thoughts on this book:

Big city meets small town

Anonymity of the bunch meets the town who knows everyone.

 What pulled me into reading this was the awesome description. It was like when you watch the movie Footloose and this guy moves into a town that is completely different from his normal environment.  The more you read this book the more you want to know what happens and it lures you in slowly but surely like a snake. There are no words capable to express how relatable it is to people who move somewhere where the routine is the opposite to what it would normally be!
I just loved it so, so, soooooooo MUCH!!!!
It was so captivating and it made you feel anything and everything. You feel compassion towards the protagonist but he also frustrates you; You want him to notice the signs and not be so naïve and ughhhhh! I just love it so much!

From Breakway to The Boy who killed Grant Parker, Kat Spears amazes you once again with her incredible titles.

One thing is… THaT ENdInG got me to alternate the pages like a freaking maniac! I kept re-reading it over and over again just to check if it really ended like that.

KAT SPEARS, I HOPE THERE IS A SEQUEL COMING
I WOULD RECCOMEND THIS TO ALL OF THOSE WHO LOVE KAT SPEARS LIKE ME

QOTD: Would you read this?

Friday, July 1, 2016

EVERLAST BY ANDRIA BUCHANAN


Source:  Netgalley
Genre: YA fantasy
Publisher: Entangled TEEN
Publishing date: September 1st, 2013
AVERAGE RATE: 3.7/5 stars
Goodreads Description:
Allie Munroe has only ever wanted to belong, maybe even be well liked. But even though she’s nice and smart and has a couple of friends, she’s still pretty much the invisible girl at school. So when the chance to work with her friends and some of the popular kids on an English project comes up, Allie jumps at the chance to be noticed. And her plan would have worked out just fine…if they hadn’t been sucked into a magical realm through a dusty old book of fairy tales in the middle of the library. Now, Allie and her classmates are stuck in Nerissette, a world where karma rules and your social status is determined by what you deserve. Which makes a misfit like Allie the Crown Princess, and her archrival the scullery maid. And the only way out is for Allie to rally and lead the people of Nerissette against the evil forces that threaten their very existence. 

MY RATE: 3/5 stars
MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK: 

My expectations for this book were extremely high due to the fact that the cover looked very appealing. I loved the idea of a character who in the normal world wasn't the most popular or anything become a queen! There are talking cats, giants, trolls, goblins, fairies, people who can turn into dragons, dryads, and mermaids! A fantasy novel with all the characteristics of a fairy tale.

The one thing that made me extremely confused was the fact that somethings were left without much explanation or emotion. Like for example, why didn't they talk more about Allie's mom? Throughout the story I could only think about the mom randomly appearing through the book or something. And I guess it had to do with the fact that it's a trilogy and something like that might appear on the next book but either way it got me very confused.
If it wasn't for those little confusing and left unexplained moments then I would have loved it because I am literally Allie( except I cannot swim even if my life depended on it... Life happens okay?!) I loved how it told you that those who seem very important right now won't even matter in other moments.

I WOULD RECCOMEND THIS TO ALL OF THOSE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR THAT LITTLE FAIRY TALE WITH A TWIST.

QOTP: What do you have on your TBR (to be read) pile? 
  

Thursday, June 23, 2016

THE SOUND OF US BY JULIE HAMMERLE

Source: Review Copy 
Genre: YA contemporary 
Publisher: Entangled Teen 
Publishing date: June 7th, 2016 
ISBN: 1633755037 (ISBN13: 9781633755031) 
Average Rate: 4.16/ 5 

Godreads Description: Kiki Nichols might not survive music camp. She’s put her TV-loving, nerdy self aside for one summer to prove she’s got what it takes: she can be cool enough to make friends, she can earn that music scholarship, and she can get into Krause University’s music program. Except camp has rigid conduct rules—which means her thrilling late-night jam session with the hot drummer can’t happen again, even though they love all the same TV shows, and fifteen minutes making music with him meant more than every aria she’s ever sung. But when someone starts snitching on rule breakers and getting them kicked out, music camp turns into survival of the fittest. If Kiki’s going to get that scholarship, her chance to make true friends—and her chance with the drummer guy—might cost her the future she wants more than anything. 

  MY RATE: 4 stars out of 5 

  MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK: This book totally blew my mind, I loved the fact that it didn't end how you expected it but at the same  it did. This book was extremely funny and I reccomend to those who just suffered a breakup with their favorite series. FEELS I KNOW I loved the fact that in a realistic way it shows you how things might not go in the direction you want but if you put yourself up to it you can reach anything. The only thing I disliked about this book would be how cliché it was at first, the ex jealous best friend, geek girl trying to be herself, etc. Regarding the cliché beginning the end made up for it.

I would reccomend this book to anyone who:
~ Just broke up with a book 
~ Is up to multiple plot twist and unexpected turns 

  This book was a complete success!  

  QOTP(I'm going to be starting this which abbreviate Question of the Post) :What is your opinion on Fantastical Beasts and Where to find them? 

Sunday, June 19, 2016

THE REAL PETER PAN BY PEARS DUDGEON




Source: Review Copy
Genre: Non-fiction, Biography
Publisher: Macmillan
Publishing Date: July 12th, 2016
ISBN:1250087791 (ISBN13: 9781250087799)
Goodreads Description
The world has long been captivated by the story of Peter Pan and the countless movies, plays, musicals, and books that retell the story of Peter, Wendy, and the Lost Boys. Now, in this revealing behind-the-scenes book, author Piers Dudgeon examines the fascinating and complex relationships among Peter Pan's creator, J.M. Barrie, and the family of boys who inspired his work.

After meeting the Llewelyn Davies family in London's Kensington Garden, Barrie struck up an intense friendship with the children and their parents. The innocence of Michael, the fourth of five brothers, went on to influence the creation of Barrie's most famous character, Peter Pan. Barrie was so close to the Llewelyn Davies family that he became trustee and guardian to the boys following the deaths of their parents. Although the relationship between the boys and Barrie (and particularly between Barrie and Michael) was enduring, it was punctuated by the fiercest of tragedies. Throughout the heart-rending saga of Barrie's involvement with the Llewelyn Davies brothers, it is the figure of Michael, the most original and inspirational of their number, and yet also the one whose fate is most pitiable, that stands out.

Average Rate: 3.6/5 stars

MY RATE:  4/5 stars
MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:

When I first saw the title, I didn't even think twice about the plot of the book because as long as it revolves around Neverland, I would be okay. When the book arrived, I decided to read its information and even though it couldn't be possible it intrigued me even more. What's more interesting than a book about Neverland is a book about Neverland with a plot twist, a different perspective.

The story as it is was completely interesting and made me want to know more and more. The story made me want to be 5 again, just because if my mind were to wander it wouldn't be considered weird.

I cannot believe that a biography, especially when we are talking about  a non-fiction, would be so fascinating. Awe is close to what I felt while reading this book. Especially when I say that I never cry and this book had me on the verge of tears, not because it was sad but because it touched my child-like side deeply.

I WOULD RECCOMENDED THIS BOOK TO:
Anyone who wants to live childhood and go to Neverland







Friday, January 15, 2016

MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN BY RANSOM RIGGS



Source: Amazon

Genre: YA Fiction

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published Date: June 7th, 2011

ISBN: 1594744769 (ISBN13: 9781594744761)

Goodreads Description:

A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of curious photographs.

A horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive.

A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.

MY RATE: 3.5/5 stars

MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:

Jacob is the type of character that thinks low of himself yet is one of the highest there is out there.
Has anyone watched How to train your Dragon? In the movie people didn't believe that Hiccup was much so they gave him the easiest and safest jobs out there. Jacob was the same, at least for me, I believe that people thought he was a lost cause, he truly isn't. I loved how nice Jacob was and his relationship with his grandfather was just so adorable! Why can't people notice how sane his grandpa is?

Its one of the most interesting and cool books I've read!! I love it so much!!!!

I wished that Victor would have been either alive and breathing ooooooooor ALIVE AND BREATHING!! Seriously! I just wanted to see Victor...



 sad no crying do not want
Why did Brownyn have to go through that alone!?!?



Okay now back to the topic, the only reason it didn't get 5 stars was because of Victor and because all the children weren't there enough!!
I loved the rest though!!

WHO DO I SHIP?
Jacob+ Emma= Jemma!!!

WOULD I READ THE SEQUEL:
The Hollow City

Yes!!! Probably not right away because even though I loved it, the ending didn't leave me hanging like usually.

Order it in the following sources:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble

Monday, January 4, 2016

FIRSTS BY LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN

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Source: Recieved an ARC
Genre:YA Contemporary
Publishing House: St. Martin's Griffin
# of pages: 320
Publishing Date: January 5th, 2016
MY RATE: Definitely 4.9 out of 5


MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:
SO at first I thought it was too slow but as it went on I couldn't believe that I got completely sucked into the book like that. This is one of the first authors from which I've read in a long time the gave me the ability to believe in the main character even if in another point of view I would have hated it! I got the opportunity to connect with this character in a way that happens one in a hundred.

I think that Laurie Elizabeth Flynn has now gotten my stamp of approval and whenever someone asks me why I like to read (it happens all the time, believe me) I will say that it's because of authors like Laurie. Even though this book was an advanced uncorrected proof, it was neatly written and perfectly expressed. The only problem was that it took so long to get into the interesting part that I had to postpone reading it, so when the other day I got some free time because my finals were over. I opened the book  and it was as if a switched turn on in my brain changing all of my priorities into finishing that book. I don't know about anyone else but that's how I know it's a good book.

So my diagnosis is if anyone tells me that Laurie Elizabeth has another a book I won't think twice of finding it.

THOUGHTS ON PLOT:
When I read this book I got confused about the mom, which I think was the only problem, I think she should have had better development because instead of untangling her self and turn more interesting she only got more and more confusing. I think Mercy had the biggest character development in the entire book. I know, I know, she's the main character, so she is supposed to have some type of development but in most books I've read that's not what happens. Here? OMG I almost died when I started noticing her changes.

Behind it all I just kept thinking the same thing, this freaking book has an amazing lesson. Most people would think that they believe that it has another one but this is mine. I think the lesson is to actions cannot be taken back, no matter what you do there is no time machine to help you fix your problems. So think 3,942.5 times before acting because you might regret your actions.


MY SHIP: Mercy and Zach are the only ship that I love! Mercedes + Zach= Mach!!!!

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Pre-order it in the following sources:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble



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And before you leave, take a half wrapped cat
 
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE BY JENNY HAN



 

 

Source: Library

Genre: Contemporary YA

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Publishing Date: April 15, 2014

Goodreads Description:

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is the story of Lara Jean, who has never openly admitted her crushes, but instead wrote each boy a letter about how she felt, sealed it, and hid it in a box under her bed. But one day Lara Jean discovers that somehow her secret box of letters has been mailed, causing all her crushes from her past to confront her about the letters: her first kiss, the boy from summer camp, even her sister's ex-boyfriend, Josh. As she learns to deal with her past loves face to face, Lara Jean discovers that something good may come out of these letters after all.

MY RATE: 5/5 STARS

 

MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK: When I think about this book I think about Peter and when I think about Peter I think that... PETER IS NOW MY SPIDERMAN. I loved the book from the beginning but when I saw the spider-man scene I knew that we weren't going to break up anytime soon. If only something like that could happen to me.. *sighs*

As I write this review I might a little bit like this...

sad crying robin ice cream

Nope I'm not crying, I just got ice cream on my face which turns out to be like tears!

Why can't these type of fairytale moments happen in real life?

I totally love this book and I tried extremely hard to find at least one flaw in it yet I couldn't so I gave it 5 stars which is really rare from me!

The only problem I had with this book was that I read it as a e-book and when I adore a book I must have the physical copy! So in the end, this book was freaking PERFECT!

IN MY OPINION this is the best funny contemporary I have read since Paper Towns by John Green!
Jenny Han keep up the great work!


WOULD I READ THE SEQUEL?

 P.S. I still Love You.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that I WILL read it!! Its going to be in my next book shopping spree!!!

WHO DO I SHIP?!

Lara Jean+ Peter = Leter... !!!


paranoid meet the robinsons coincidence


So if you decided on reading this book you can
Order it on the following sources:

Amazon

Barnes and Nobles

I hope you enjoyed this!

And be prepared for my soon to be posted idea!!!

 

Sunday, December 27, 2015

THE STRUGGLE OF BEING A TEEN READER


 
 





                      
  

When it comes to reading people assume that only the stereotypical nerd do it but the truth is that they got it all wrong.
If I was in a stereotype I would probably be the shy one (if there is one like that) yet I know I don't fit in into any type of category because I am divergent.
and most "nerds" don't like to read, I know this guy who is an A average student yet they despise reading to a molecular level. Me, being an A and B average student adore reading so much that if I die while reading a book my life will be complete. So to get this straight you do not have to be a nerd to enjoy the magic of words on paper.
Now that that is out of the way lets get into this!



#1  The famous yet intolerable question that I dread:
 "Why do you read?"

                                                     tv star trek facepalm worf


  The first thought that always comes up is:
 
 "So I don't ask stupid questions like you seaweed brain!"
 
But of course I don't say that because I am clearly shy. So instead I just want to say:
 
"Why do you breath?"
 
But that is very rude. so later I just end up saying something like:
 
"Because it allows me to travel to a million places while being in my bedroom or the couch."
 
Yet every time I say something like that people give a look that could kill crazy people or something.




                  #2 Staying home on a Friday night
while the whole school is out.

               
                                                      friends reading chandler bing pay attention paying attention  

I tend to stay home as frequent as possible because the only thing I enjoy more than eating nutella on a Friday night while watching Netflix is eating nutella on a Friday night while reading a good book.


 
#3 Needing to buy the next book on a series
 but you can't because you're broke.


                                                        man ok okay happens broke

I know every teen has gone through this at least once in their life! So don't lie!
 
I suffer from this every day of my life, then I have to desperately earn the money to buy the book. I've searched everywhere yet it seems like no one hires unexperienced teens to work for them. (I wonder why?!). So I end up earning it the hard way, by cleaning the house.
 
 
 
#4 Mourning over a fictional character
 
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Whenever a fictional character that I love dies, I instantly go into this shell where I look sad as if a family member died because it does feel like that. It feels like something important to you was ripped from your soul without anesthesia.

Yet whenever someone asks me why I look so sad and I tell them the truth they take small steps away from me as if I will rip their eyeballs out yet in a way I guess I do get a glint of madness.
 So if anyone is in need for me to explain why I don't interact with muggles then I hope this is enough.
Maybe I do need to go to a asylum.


#5 Being told that you read too much
 
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Whenever someone has the audacity of telling me that I read too much another string holding my sanity together snaps. That is like asking someone if they like to breath. Of course they do! If they don't, how do they survive life. Moments like that make me want to just move across the world, buy a library and cuddle up with books. Am I the only one who is willing to do so?
 
                                                                                                                                                                     
 
I've gone through every one of this to a point where it annoys me, which will always leave wondering why this planet is full of illiterate pansycakes.
 
 
This is different from what I usually do, I hope you enjoyed it
If you did please leave a comment below.
 
I think I will be posting every Friday and Sunday.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

BREAKWAY BY KAT SPEARS



Source: Netgalley
Genre: Contemporary YA
Published Date: September 15,2015



Goodreads Description:

From Kat Spears, author of Sway, comes a new novel that asks the question: when a group of four best friends begin to drift apart, what will it take to bring them back together?

When Jason Marshall's younger sister dies, he knows he can count on his three best friends and soccer teammates — Mario, Jordie, and Chick — to be there for him. With a grief-crippled mother and a father who's not in the picture, he needs them more than ever. But when Mario starts hanging out with a rough group of friends and Jordie finally lands the girl of his dreams, Jason is left to fend for himself while maintaining a strained relationship with troubled and quiet Chick. Then Jason meets Raine, a girl he thinks is out of his league but who sees him for everything he wants to be, and he finds himself pulled between building a healthy and stable relationship with a girl he might be falling in love with, grieving for his sister, and trying to hold onto the friendships he has always relied on.

A witty and emotionally moving tale of friendship, first love, and loss, Breakaway is Kat Spears at her finest.


MY RATE: 3.5/5 stars

MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:
I totally loved the new perspective in which it is told. It varies from the normal and usual where the girl is the one that does everything, In this book we get to explore an new and different point of view from the regular.
WHAT DID I DISLIKE YOU MAY ASK? I just don't get why authors that are writing a stand alone novel decide to leave with so many unanswered questions?!?!??!\

WHO DO I SHIP?  Raine+Jason= Rason? They are so freaking cute!!!!!!!1 LIke goals!!

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Breakaway-Novel-Kat-Spears/dp/1250065518/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442450972&sr=8-1&keywords=breakaway+by+kat+spears

Saturday, August 29, 2015

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING BY NICOLA YOON

                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Publishing Date: September 1, 2015
Source: I got a ARC via Netgalley
Genre: Contemporary YA
 
Goodreads description:
 
This innovative, heartfelt debut novel tells the story of a girl who’s literally allergic to the outside world. When a new family moves in next door, she begins a complicated romance that challenges everything she’s ever known. The narrative unfolds via vignettes, diary entries, texts, charts, lists, illustrations, and more.

My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.

But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.

Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster.
  
 
 This following drawing is part of my new idea. For most of my book reviews I will draw something that in my opinion represents this book, this is what i thought would do it:
 
MY RATE: 4.7 out of 5
 
MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:
If I could say that I loved this book, it would be an understatement. The typical story of the good girl falling in love with the bad boy never takes a turn when suddenly the girl can't get out of the house at all.
I completely loved this book and its darker side! It shows you that life is not perfect in the most unforgettable way. I have a list that I write down at the end of the year of my top 25 and believe me, this one will make the cut!

I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO LOVES:
-contemporary novels
- bad boy meets good girl

MADDY AND OLLIE, DO I SHIP? OF COURSE I FREAKING SHIP THEM!!! IF THEY DARE TO SINK I WILL HUNT THEM DOWN AND GLUE THEM TOGETHER IF I HAVE TO!!!!

Now that I am done with my dramatics I need to say that I have a new idea for this blog!! I'm not sure when I will start it but I know it will be soon.

Get the book in the following link through amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Nicola-Yoon/dp/0553496646/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440890051&sr=8-1&keywords=everything+everything

 

 

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

ALIVE BY SCOTT SIGLER


                                                        
                                                        










                                                      





 Series: The Generations Trilogy #1
 Pages: 368
 Published Date: July 14,2015
 Source: I got a Net Galley


 
 
 
 
 
 
THE HUNGER GAMES MEETS THE MAZE RUNNER
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Goodreads Description:

A young woman awakes trapped in an enclosed space. She has no idea who she is or how she got there. With only her instincts to guide her, she escapes her own confinement—and finds she’s not alone. She frees the others in the room and leads them into a corridor filled with the remains of a war long past. The farther these survivors travel, the worse are the horrors they confront. And as they slowly come to understand what this prison is, they realize that the worst and strangest possibilities they could have imagined don’t even come close to the truth.  

MY RATE: 4.7 out of 5 stars

MY OPINION AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:

If I was told to write a list of my favorite heroines, I know that M. Savage will be in my top ten!! Believe me when I tell you that I have read a looooooooooot of books where the main character is a pretty cool heroine.  Those are the best type of books because they let girls, specifically, know that you don't need a guy to be your savior.
Now that I finish with that very intense and deep comment I have afew things to say.

Imagine waking up from what seems like a deep sleep and then notice that you are IN A FREAKING COFFIN!!! I am telling you right now that this book will give you the feels all the way and will get you hooked the second you open it!!!

But I'm going to tell you this book will hit you right in the feels like



Buy the book at amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Alive-Book-One-Generations-Trilogy/dp/0553393103/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440025678&sr=8-1&keywords=alive+by+scott

Check the book out in goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23278532-alive?from_search=true&search_version=service


Tuesday, August 11, 2015

BLOOD MOON BY TERI HARMAN


Series: The Moonlight Trilogy #1
Pages: 350
Published Date: June 22, 2013
Source: I was sent a review copy.


Goodreads Description:


Willa dreams of true events and her best friend is a ghost. Simon can heal any wound with a touch and senses others’ emotions, intentions. All their lives they’ve felt alone in their bizarre abilities. The night Simon walks into the Twelve Acres Diner and meets Willa face to face, in a swirl of electric heat, they are bound to one another and glimpse the magic of who they are.

Across town a witch is held prisoner in the derelict basement of an old Victorian house. One night as it rains, she dares to reach her filthy, scarred hand out the window. Willa, walking home from work, recognizes the pathetic hand from a recent, terrible dream.

After a daring rescue of the witch, Willa and Simon are catapulted into the alluring but dangerous world of witchcraft and the magic of The Six Gifts. Answers to all their questions are within reach, but they’ve stepped into the middle of a deadly fight for the Powers of the Earth. Do they stay, risk their lives on the promise of power, or walk away?

Teri Harman's groundbreaking debut novel, the first installment in The Moonlight Trilogy, completely reinvents the modern concept of witches and magic. With its authentic translation of the history of witches into a fresh and entertaining package with unprecedented characterization, Blood Moon is sure to capture readers from the first page.


MY RATE: 3.9 out of 5 stars

MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:
Problem? What do authors have with not clarifying in wHaT point of view it is in?!
Likes?
I completely love Willa's character! Ever since I started reading it I fell in love with the character! I mean in a completely platonic way.
I completely felt connected in here and her hobbies and everything.
The way it was all expressed was SOOOOO  awesome!

I loved that they clarified in the first pages the different types of witches that existed instead of making me need to look for a specific page and then waste 20 minutes looking for a page to just read one paragraph.
Simon was so sweet and nice! I ended up thinking that I don't want a Romeo anymore than I currently do. ( I will explain in a soon to be posted post)

 MY SHIP? Willa + Simon = Silla? Wimon?
PROBLEM WITH THIS SHIP? I don't want a easy relationship! I want a relationship that seems real and has ups and downs!  One where makes me angry but in the end makes me feel so happy that they end up together!

I RECCOMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO:
A) Likes Beautiful Creatures
B)Loves books with witches
C)Is looking for an inbetween book (aka the type of book you read after a heartbreaking book)


 
 
 
Before you leave!
Check out this cute
cat!!
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Want to buy this book? Check the link below:
 http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Moon-Moonlight-Trilogy-Harman/dp/1939967015/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1439333929&sr=1-1&keywords=blood+moon+by+teri+Harman

Other books by her and her website:
http://teriharman.com/books-by-teri/

Saturday, August 1, 2015

MATERIAL GIRLS BY ELAINE DIMOPOULOS





Product Details
Pages: 336 pages

Published Date: May 5th, 2015

Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian Novel

Source: I received a review copy.





Goodreads Description:

In Marla Klein and Ivy Wilde’s world, teens are the gatekeepers of culture. A top fashion label employs sixteen-year-old Marla to dictate hot new clothing trends, while Ivy, a teen pop star, popularizes the garments that Marla approves. Both girls are pawns in a calculated but seductive system of corporate control, and both begin to question their world’s aggressive levels of consumption. Will their new “eco-chic” trend subversively resist and overturn the industry that controls every part of their lives?
MY RATE: 3.9 out of 5

MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:
I really, really think that this was a very good idea for a book!
I would have given it 5 stars if it wasn't for the confusion it caused me transitioning from points of views,
This is like a type of project runway where fashion is everything.
and by everything I mean everything.
You have to keep up with the trends and if you don't you are a obsoloser. It alters between the points of view of Marla and Ivy (starting with Marla in 1st person point of view and followed by Ivy with 3rd person point of view.) and it shows the life of two different yet alike characters.

This book made me change my perspective in a lot of things, it also reminded me that a lot of people have lives where it isn't all rainbows and butterflies. This is a book that has changed me so much even if I only read it for a while. I did not expect Ivy's ending at all!!


COMPLETELY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE WHO:
A) LOVES FASHION
B) IS INTO DYSTOPIAN

FAVORITE QUOTE:
"Oh and Eva" he said quickly.
"No matter what they tell you...
   you always have a choice."




Now that I finished this book
 I will never read again.










Thursday, July 30, 2015

ICE KISSED BY AMANDA HOCKING

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Series: The Kanin Chronicles #2
Pages: 309
Published Date: May 5,2015
Source: I received an ARC but wasn't able to read it until now.

Goodreads Description:
In the majestic halls of a crystal palace lies a secret that could destroy an entire kingdom…

Bryn Aven refuses to give up on her dream of serving the kingdom she loves. It’s a dream that brings her to a whole new realm…and the glittering palace of the Skojare.

The Skojare people need protection from the same brutal enemy that’s been threatening the Kanin, and Bryn is there to help. Being half Skojare herself, it’s also a chance for her to learn more about her lost heritage. Her boss, Ridley Dresden, is overseeing her mission, but as their undeniable attraction heats up, their relationship is about to reach a whole new level—one neither of them is prepared for.

As they delve deeper into the Skojare world, they begin to unravel a long-hidden secret. The dark truth about her own beloved Kanin kingdom is about to come to light, and it will change her place in it forever…and threaten everyone she loves.


MY RATE: 4.5 stars out of 5

MY OPINION AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:
Ever since I started this book I had in my mind that it was written by Amanda Hocking so it was to be assured that plot twist were going to happen no matter what. Although I don't blame her and I really know that she does it to keep people entertained I never actually expected to  encounter some life changing plot twists ( when you read the book you will know why I said this). In the end I was shocked. I couldn't believe the book ended like this. I need to know what happens!
All through the book I was thinking one same thought. Who can I trust?! It had so much tension I couldn't stop changing the page hoping that I would find even the slightest hint of who could be the one behind it all.
One thing I am certain of is that Bryn Aven is so stubborn! I know that she has feelings for Ridley and everyone knows that but she doesn't want to admit it. All throughout the book I was hoping that she would say something and when she did it was too late to be with him.
I am completely in love with the chemistry between Kasper and Tilda and I just need to say they are such a lovely couple!

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Now that I finished this book I will crawl into a corner, go all Konstantin Black, and cry.

THIRD AND LAST BOOK IN THE SERIES IS COMING OUT IN AUGUST 4,2015 SO PREPARE YOUR WALLETS TO BE EMPTIED.
http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Kingdom-Chronicles-Amanda-Hocking/dp/1250049881/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1438289818&sr=8-1&keywords=crystal+kingdom