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Actual rating: 3.5 stars When I first found out Kagawa was journeying down the vampire path, I was nervous. I mean, vampires have been written about over and over in the YA world and I wasn't sure what could be added. I had imaginary conversations, pleading with her, "Julie, are you sure you wanna do this?" And in all her awesomeness she pretty much told me, "Steph, chill. I got this." Do you know what I love about Julie Kagawa? I love how she can take a completely overused paranormal creature like fairies or vampires and create a whole new spin on them. Just when I was starting to lose faith in the Children of the Night, The Immortal Rules comes along and makes me rethink everything I thought I knew about vampires. The Immortal Rules tells the story of Allison Sekemoto living in a future where most of the human population was killed by a disease called Red Lung. But that's not the only problem. Vampires now rule their world and have caused the human race to become their pets, scavengers, and monsters themselves. And let's not forget about the Rabids that stalk the earth just waiting to take a bite or two out of a human. Allison hate vampires, but when faced with the choice of death or becoming that which she has always loathed, she chooses the latter. When she flees from New Covington, Allie runs into a group of humans. She decides to travel with them, hiding her true nature from them as they travel searching for Eden (and yes, there are Christian themes in the book), a human city not ruled by vampires. She's always thought being a human was hard, but she quickly learns that being a vampire isn't exactly a walk in the park either, especially when you're wanted. The best thing I loved about The Immortal Rules were the vampires. These aren't the cute sparkly vamps that try their hardest, fighting their nature, by feasting off animals instead of humans. Oh, no. These bad boys are vicious killers, just like unlike 'em! It is made very clear early in the novel that vampires have to drink from humans in order to survive and that one day Allison would kill a human no matter how hard she tried not to. Hell to the yeah. Real vampires! They're back! That's what I'm talking about! I also really enjoyed the creativity in this novel. Do you know what happens when Underworld and The Forest of Hands and Teeth have a baby? The result, if you didn't guess, is The Immortal Rules. It was a really cool mix of both flesh-eating, zombie-like creatures and bloodsucking vamps, surrounding poor, defenseless humans. Kagawa wasn't afraid to kill her characters off and show Allison some tough lovin'! I really hate when authors attempt to give every lovable character in the book a "hall pass" from death. The impact of the scene and story usually suffer, but not here. People died, viciously. Such is the way of the circle of life. My biggest and only issue with the book was the extremely slow first half. It just felt like it dragged on and on. I just wanted to bang my head against a wall. And because of that, I can't give this book 4 stars. However, where the beginning was boring (to me at least), the second half makes up for lost time. Because this is another thing I love about Kagawa: Her action scenes and endings are kick-ass. I was getting major Underworld vibes from Allison and it was awesome. Every time she cut someone's head off, I got ridiculously giddy. I'm not lying when I say the second half saved this book. Characters: In the beginning I really disliked Allie. She and I weren't getting along very well because she had an attitude and personality that gave Oscar the Grouch a run for his money. I get why she was like that, but that didn't mean I had to like it. Thankfully, by the end of the novel, I did end up connecting with her. It was very subtle and snuck up on me. Of course, it didn't hurt that she was a badass, katana wielder either. "Useless," she was not! Kick some ass, she did. Lol. Okay, I'll spare you with my Yoda talk, but seriously the second half was a lot of fun. Zeke, the love interest, was just okay for me. He was very sweet, caring, loyal, all those things you love to see in a person. While I did like him, I feel like I need to see more of him it the next book before I make up my mind. Kanin (P.S. was that derived from "The land of Canaan?"), Allie's mentor was my favorite character. We didn't see a lot of him and that made me a bit disappointed, but things are looking up for more page time in the next novel. So overall I did enjoy the novel and I'm looking forward to book two. It looks like Kagawa is planning on kicking it up a notch, so she can count me in. ;D *A note on the cover: DISLIKE! Allison is of Japanese descent. Thus, the girl on the cover disappoints me for obvious reasons. -_- ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley. Thank you! More reviews and other fantastical things at Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.

***Please note: It's been a while since finishing this book and I did not include many details in this review. Initial thoughts after finishing the book: Somebody get Stephenie Meyer on the phone because this is how you add onto a trilogy without completely screwing your characters over. This is how you make a semi-insta-love relationship awesome. This is how you end a love triangle. And this is how you write a freakin' book! 4 stars seems too low and I think I love Iron Queen a little more (which I gave 5 stars). So actual rating is more like 4.5 stars. Full review to come! Thoughts after some time had passed: Wow, I can't believe I'm saying this, but this book didn't hold the same magic as books 1-3. Don't get me wrong, I still really enjoyed it, which is why I think it belongs with my 3.5 star books. I am an Ash girl through and through. You cannot begin to imagine how excited I was to receive this as an ARC from Netgalley! I seriously did a major happy dance. In this installment, we find Ash set out on his final adventure: to travel to the End of the World to find a soul. Without one, he will never be able to step foot in the Iron realm. Besides Puck, Ash finds himself accompanied by a few surprise companions and of course, the Cat. This book seemed to be slower paced that the others, focusing mainly on a lot of character development. I think it's fair to say by the end of the book you will know as much about tAsh as you did about Meghan. And that's saying something considering she had three books in her POV and Ash has only one. I gobbled this book up, attempting to savor every moment. As usual, the banter between Puck and Ash was awesome. Julie never disappoints with her character dialog. In this book we really got a chance to have a deeper understanding of Ash *and* Puck, which was a really nice bonus. We learn more about Ariella's death and Ash's vowel. We also get a chance to see just how much Ash loves Meghan. And he truly does since he travels to the End of the World for her. The world building was once again awesome. You could easily picture the scenes described. So, why was I not feeling the magic as much? I think a big part was because I really missed Meghan. I didn't realize how much she shaped Ash as a character in this series until she wasn't a major player. She does make some appearances in this book, but this is virtually *Ash's* book, told by his POV. The ending was a happy one, but I think I prefer the ending in The Iron Queen instead because it was just a very emotional ending. The Iron Knight did have me tear up a bit, but The Iron Queen opened the flood gates. So, if you loved the Iron Fey series definitely give The Iron Knight a go! More reviews and more at Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.

Despite the fact that I feel Meghan obsessed a little too much over Ash (especially in the beginning), this book was amazing. The character development, plot and storyline made up for most misgivings of Meghan's flaws. I'm really looking forward to reading the 3rd book!

Ummm....WOW! That is how I felt after reading The Iron King. Simply amazing. I was lost in this book for a few days and I never wanted to leave the beautiful world Julie Kagawa painted. This is the best "Fey" book I have ever read! What I liked about this book: everything! There is not one thing I would change. I rarely give books 5 stars unless the story really calls to my soul. And boy was this book singing! The characters were totally believable and realistic. Puck is my favorite bc he is simply hilarious! The second book is on hold for me at the library and I'm going to pack my kids up and go get it right now! Lol. More reviews and more at Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.

I sort of went back and forth on the rating for this book. I couldn't decide to give it 3 or 4 stars. In the end I decided on 4 because this book did keep me up till around 2am. So, for a book to do that to me when I know full well I have to wake up super early with my kids, it pretty much earned those 4 stars. Let me start by saying I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did. In fact, I was kind of ignoring it as it sat on my shelf collecting dust. I wasn't sure how I felt about the whole polygamy with young girls. I can't imagine sharing my husband. Honestly, I think I would feel like 3rd wheel. However, I really came to appreciate the relationship between Rhine and her sister wives. They looked out for one another. And even though Rhine wants to escape, she worries about leaving them behind. I absolutely LOVED the premise for this book. DeStefano explains the reason for this dystopian society is because of childhood vaccines received by the 1st generation. Now before I continue, I think it's important for me to touch on a few points about childhood vaccines so you can see where I'm coming from. Wait-- let me grab my soap box. In the US our babies are given so many vaccines within the first year of life. Sometimes as many as 5 or 6 different vaccines in just ONE visit. That is a lot of medicine to pump in a baby, whose immune system is not even considered mature until around age 6. However, the CDC and FDA tells us these drugs are completely safe. Rarely will the pediatrician go over the side effects with you (which can range from a low-grade fever to brain swelling or seizures). Hell, most won't even ASK you if it's ok to give the shots. The nurse just walks it to administer the meds and you, the dutiful parent, don't question it. After all, why should you? The government says they are safe and anyway they have been rigorously tested. They wouldn't give it to our precious newborns if it wasn't safe. And my question to you would be: What testing? There are no long-term studies to show what effects these vaccines have on our bodies long-term. They literally don't exist. Why? Because they are too new. Half of the vaccines they give out today wasn't even around when I was a kid. And I'm only 23! So if you really think about it, we and our offspring are the study. Experiments, if you will. One thing is for sure, we aren't passing on natural immunity anymore, because we don't have it. So, who knows. Maybe we are destroying our bodies and we don't even know it. While that sinks in, I'll move on to the rest of the review. Can you only imagine living till age 20 (female) or 25 (male)? Can you imagine a world of human trafficking girls as young as 13 to become child brides and mothers, only to have their babies experimented on, desperately searching for a cure? Sounds horrifying, right? That is the world 16 year-old Rhine lives in. She is kidnapped by the gatherers and sold off to Governor Linden Ashby along with Jenna (18) and Cecily (13). The Characters: I loved Rhine. I truly felt her pain throughout the book and understood the overwhelming urge to escape her luxury prison and return to her twin brother Rowen. However, she doesn't expect to develop a true sister relationship with her sister wives. I wasn't sure how I felt about Linden in the beginning. He seemed like a weak character to me. I just couldn't understand why he never apologized to the girls about taking them from their homes. Then I realized he did not know. In reality, his father, Housemaster Vaughn kept him a prisoner as much as he did the girls. This allowed me to actually have sympathy for him. I found myself secretly wanting Rhine to tell him his father's dark secrets. I felt a bit sad when she would lie to him because he truly did care for her. But can I really blame her? No, I suppose not. Jenna and Cicely viewed life at the mansion drastically different from Rhine. Jenna looks at it as living her final two years in style before the virus takes her life. As a result, she is a little reckless with her actions because she feels she has nothing to lose. Cicely, on the other hand, envisions it as a privilege to live in the mansion where she can be waited on. For most of the novel she is oblivious to the severity of their situation. Housemaster Vaughn is the villain. I'd liken him to that of a mad scientist. It seems he is willing to risk any and everyone to find the cure. He truly disturbed me with his methods and sinister plans. I really liked Gabriel, but unfortunately I still don't feel I know him that well. I'll be interested to see him develop further in the next book. Even though Rhine's brother, Rowen, doesn't formally make an appearance I feel like I still got a good idea of him as a character. Something tells me we may see him in the next book. I loved DeStefano's writing style. It pulled me in quickly and I found myself irritated whenever I had to put the book down. Lol. The ending, IMO, was a little rushed, but I am still really looking forward to the next book. More reviews and more at Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.

I.Am.Speechless. This is easily one of the best series I have had the pleasure to read. I read all of the books back to back and let me tell you! Nothing ever prepared me for this epic adventure let alone the ending! I struggled to actually sit and write a review for the first two books, because I was so caught upon the adventure. I knew there was no way I could write a review until I read all three of the books. So instead of just reviewing The Iron Queen, this will be an Iron Fey review. Got it? Ok, off we go! The Iron Fey series is about a girl named Meghan Chase. When we first meet her he day of her 16th birthday, she is a normal, quiet, teenage girl struggling to fit in at school. However, when her brother is kidnapped by the fey, she travels to the Nevernever to rescue him alongside her best friend, Robbie Goodfell, who is the legendary Puck or Robin Goodfellow (unbeknownst to her until then). Along the way, she meets a Cait Sith named Grimilkin and the Winter Prince, Ash. She also finds out she is a half fey and her father is non other than Lord Oberon, King of the Summer Court. Along the journey, they discover a new breed of fey called Iron Fey. They are growing in number and threaten to destroy the Nevernever as they know it. However, she never planned on falling in love with Ash and he her. It is forbidden for summer and winter to fall in love. I loved watching Ash and Megan's love grow for each other in this series. It was beautiful. I did think that in the Iron daughter, Meghan got a bit obsessive, reminding me of Bella swan, but it can be over looked because this series is just that amazing. The character growth is brilliantly written. By the end of the series Meghan is no longer a shy girl; she is tough and knows what she wants. And even though Ash vows to protect her, he realizes that she has changed and become strong. The banter between Puck and Ash was classic. And I swear no one can insult and compliment someone in the same sentence the way Grimilkin did. The battle/fight scenes were epic! Very descriptive. I felt like I too was fighting besides Ash, Puck and Meghan. The best part of the series was the ending. The last book. Seriously. If you pick up The Iron King and The Iron Daughter and are wondering what the hell I'm hyping this up for, READ THE LAST BOOK. It's one of the best books I have ever read. It was perfect. I think I cried for the entire ending. I felt the hope, desire, and love. I keep thinking there could have been another way Julie! But that is what I love about this series, it's realistic fiction. We don't always get what we want, no matter how hard we want it to be so. Living a fairy tale doesn't change that. And for that, I believe there was no other way to end this series with changing the book cannon. Hats off to you Julie Kagawa. That was truly remarkable. In the words of Meghan Chase, "It was...quite a ride. Wasn't it?" It sure was. I desperately look forward to The Iron Knight and any future works from Julie Kagawa's imagination. More reviews and more at Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.

I really wanted to love this book. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad, but it just didn't add up to the hype I thought it would. I would say I give it more of 3 1/2 stars. Delirium is about a girl name Lena who lives in a future where love is considered a disease. At 18 everyone under goes surgery to remove the ability to love. However, a few months before her surgery and birthday, she meets Alex and falls in love. Obviously, this complicates things. To be honest, it was difficult to place myself in Lena's world. It just seemed so...far fetched. Maybe it's because every time I think if a dystopian society, I think of Katniss and The Hunger Games. If you are looking for something like The Hunger Games, this is is not it. Delirium focuses more on Lena and Alex's relationship than the actual world. Maybe that's why I felt it hard to believe. I don't know. I feel that the first half of the book was rather bland to me. It didn't really start getting interesting until after the climax. And that is an awful lot of pages to keep me waiting. I really did enjoy the book tho. It was beautifully written, especially the prose in the beginning of each chapter. While I don't think it it is as good as Before I Fall, I will read the sequel because c'mon Lauren Oliver, that ending was just harsh! Lol. More reviews and more at Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.

I think I got to page 57 when I just couldn't continue. And it takes a lot for me to not finish a book!

I'm a bit confused as to why this series is so popular.

And this is where I gave up on this series. I just couldn't connect with the characters.

I really wanted to love this book, but sadly I did not. I felt that it just dragged on and was a bit anti-climatic for me. I tried to connect with the characters and I just couldn't. Another reviewer mentioned the characters seemed more like rough sketches and I have to agree. In the end, I had to force myself to finish the book. It seems like there will be a sequel and I'll think I'll give it another shot. But for now it's pretty far down on my list. :(

Looking forward to this one.

Darkest Mercy was pretty much everything I thought it would be. Melissa Marr tied up all the loose ends from the previous novels in the series. I wasn't super thrilled to read this book because, as usual, Melissa Marr's writing style tends to throw me for a loop initially. But I quickly became enthralled in the story. I was excited to see that most of the book was full of startling revelations from all of our characters. It was definitely enough to keep me turning pages. In the final Wicked Lovely novel, we finally have the opportunity to see how far the characters have developed. Ash, in my opinion, is the most changed. She is now a confident Summer Queen. Keenan has finally realized manipulating people will get him nowhere, fast. Seth seemed to be the same to me, if anything, a little wiser. Donia learned how to release some of her bitter frost, finding happiness. I really would have liked to see more of Rea, Devlin, Rabbit, and Ani. I think Devlin had one line in this book, while Rea, Rabbit, and Ani were only briefly mentioned. And I won't even begin to try and understand Leslie and The Dark Kings' relationship. @@ All in all, it was a satisfying read. More reviews and more at Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.

Ok, so let me start by saying this series to me is a bit strange. And because of that, you often have to just accept what Jenna Black tells you about this world, no matter how weird or odd it is. Kinda like how Stephenie Meyer told us all to accept the fact that Bella did not want to marry Edward, but she still was willing to give up immortality and be with him forever. Makes zero sense, right? But you, the reader, are just supposed to accept it, otherwise, stop reading. On to the review: We find Dana, our protagonist, still on lockdown from her Fey dad in Avalon. She apparently is not talking to Ethan, yet the book begins with her on a date with him at the movies, no less! So I'm thinking, "Why is she even talking to this scrub?! After everything he did to her in Glimmerglass." I quickly realized this was a "just accept it" moment. So, throughout the book, in which Dana does a number of reckless things, almost every guy she encounters is "so hot, with long hair." She is forever getting lost in every males eyes. It's quite annoying. It seems, that is the only way Dana knows how to describe anyone in the book. Either that or Jenna Black considers her readers vain. Dana also has almost zero sense of self-preservation. In ShawdowSpell the Wild Hunt comes into town lead by the Erlking. Now let's pause and look talk about him a minute. For some odd reason I seem get a picture of Fabio Lanzoni every time I think of this dude. Yup, that's my Erlking Now her dad tells her that because the Erlking is present in Avalon, it is a huge security problem for her considering even the Queens of Fairy fear him. Yet, what does Dana do? She sneaks out to go to a birthday party! Now I know everyone has different priorities, those of which may differ greatly from mine. Different strokes for different folks. But c'mon! A birthday party is worth risking your life?! Once again, "just accept it." YE BE WARNED: HERE THERE BE SERIOUS SPOILERS So when Ethan is taken by the Erlking and Dana bargains her virginity for his release, I was blown. Ummm, what?! Really, Jenna?! Please don't tell me this is going to be a series revolving around sex. So, Dana agrees and just promises herself she will never do it. So let me guess, the next books plot : To do it or not to do it? Wait, wait, wait. Let's back up for a minute and pause. Why did she even agree to that? I thought she didn't even like Ethan? "Just accept it." This deal went from bad to worse, because of course the Fey have the wonderful gift of lying by omission. I guess Dana didn't think it necessary to find out all the terms of the deal before she agreed. "Just accept it." At this point, it's getting harder and harder to "just accept it." By the end of the book Dana finds herself between a rock and a hard place. She has decided she does like Ethan after all and does what him as her boyfriend. However, since Ethan is such a playboy, Dana wonders how she could ever keep him, knowing she can not have sex with him, unless she gives herself to the Erlking first. And of course, giving the Erlking what he wants endangers the entire world, Fey and mortals. So yup, you guessed it, the fate of the world resides on the chastity of a teenage girl. O.O Wow. That is a pretty big pill to swallow. Fear not young padawans! I did somehow find something I liked about the book. Jenna Black does write entertaining, witty dialog. I'll give her that. It was pretty funny at times. But all in all, if I had to describe Shadowspell in a few sentences I would say: it's like a train wreck I can't turn my head away from. It's not the prettiest thing to watch, but I can't help but to keep looking because I wanna know what happens next. With that said, I will probably read the next book in the series. I know, I know. It makes no sense. You're right. But, "just accept it." More reviews and more at Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.

ARC just arrived! Thank you S&S! Edit again: Nope. Still wait until summer. Edit: So wait. Was the book pushed back up to January now? Yay! I can't believe this book is pushed back till August 2012! It would have been perfect timing to come out in Jan. 2012, Poe's birth month. *sigh* I guess it wasn't meant to be.

What a complete disappointment. I had high hopes for Afterlife. Particularly because I really enjoyed the third book in the series, Hourglass. I am an original fan of the first book and I eagerly awaited each book's release. However, for me, Afterlife fell flat. Afterlife picks up exactly were Hourglass left off: we are waiting for Lucas to arise as a Vampire. And right off the bat, I had a sinking feeling I wasn't going to like this book very much. Why? After Lucas rises, he immediately takes on the role as (what I consider) the "tortured soul" character. And Bianca turns into, more or less, his psychiatrist. Lucas spent almost the entire book loathing his existence, while Bianca constantly kept telling him, "You are stronger than this," "It will get better," "It's going to be ok." It's weird, because even though this book is told through Bianca, it seemed to be all about Lucas' personal struggle with himself. I didn't need to be constantly reminded about it. It got old very fast mostly because it was the same dialog over and over. Another thing would have to be the grudge Bianca held against Balthazar. Literally, in almost every chapter (until Balthazar confronts Bianca) Gray mentions something along the lines, "And wasn't it Balthazar who lead Lucas to his death?" It almost seemed forced. Either way it annoyed me. This book also seemed to be very anti-climatic too. There were a few revelations, but nothing that blew my mind. It pretty much gained the reaction of, "Oh, really? Ok." **SPOILERS** However, my biggest problem with the book would have to be the ending. First off, it seemed rather rushed. Secondly, I would have liked to have seen the reunion of Christopher and Mrs. Bethany. I was actually looking forward to that part and it pretty much happened off scene. There was a small glimpse if them, then the cabin burns down and they die. Wow. There were so many open ends for the characters. What happens to Vic, Randolf, and Maxie? I guess they just went home. *shrug* What was the whole thing with Skye? Her being able to sense the wraiths. I really thought Gray was going somewhere with that. But she just goes home too. Dana and Raquel just go back to their motel? Balthazar goes to tend the Evernight stables? Lucas decides to pretty much forget about his mom? The biggest upset? Lucas is mortal and Bianca remains a wraith. They briefly have a conversation about the future knowing he will one day die and she will continue to live on. Bianca says she will cross that bridge when she gets to it and that she would rather have him for 50-60 more years then mourn him for all eternity. So he says something wack like, "You will live forever and being remember for eternity by you is all the immortality I need." Ummm...what?! Is that supposed to be comforting? What an awful way to end a book. I wish I could have loved it, but I didn't. I found myself wanting to stop reading it several times and take it right back to the public library.

*sigh* I don't know what it is. Maybe it's the fact that my taste in YA novels are changing. Maybe it's because since reading the first MI book in 2009, I have read so many better book series. Whatever the reason, CC just does not impress me. The writing is bad and she has poor use of similes. I didn't feel the love Jace felt for Clary. If anything, I felt downright embarrassed that Jace was pinning over his "sister" and pretty much not caring. All the while, Simon is in the corner about to be sick. It was awkward. More reviews and more at Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.

Actual rating: 3.5 stars In a recent Q&A discussion, Maggie Stiefvater mentioned that she loves to write books that will make you cry your little eyes out. And I did...for Shiver. I'm not sure what it is, but Linger and Forever just did not string up the same emotions. Did I enjoy them? Sure. But the magic just wasn't there like it was in Shiver. Forever picks up a few weeks after the events in Linger. Sam is pretty much going through the motions until Grace shifts back into human form. The new threat in the novel is Isabel's father attempting to get the wolves taken off the protective list and Shelby, the crazy she-wolf, attacking and murdering new pack members. Now, while the sparks didn't exactly fly between Forever and I, there were a few things that I did really enjoy about this book: 1. Maggie has such beautiful prose. It is undeniable. I LOVED it. Her writing style calls to me and speaks my soul's language. I think this is most quotes I have "liked" from just one book. I could quote her books all day long because it is so poetic. She just has a wonderful way with words that can invoke so much feeling with so few words. This book can easily be described as "emo," but never comes across as too much teen angst. The feelings the characters displayed seemed very realistic and believable to me. 2. Cole. Need I say more? Dude is made of that special flavor of awesome sauce. His witty, comedic voice was the fudge icing on my German chocolate cake. YUM. 3. Grace's relationship with her parents. In a lot of YA novels these days, parents are conveniently out of the picture while out hero or heroine is running of saving the world. Usually, this is unrealistic. However, I really liked how this was handled in this series. Yes, Grace's parents are not around, BUT this is acknowledged that it wasn't a good thing or normal. In fact, Grace confronts her parents in Forever about this. I think this was important to address because Grace needed her parents and was forced to grow up without them. 4. Isabel's feelings about Jack. They were so spot on for how a sibling feels about losing the other. So accurate. One main problem I had with this book was that every time something big or interesting was about to happen to one of the characters, it immediately switches to another character's POV. As a result, a lot of the action happens "off-screen" and we are later told about it through another POV. I found this irritating. (view spoiler)[For example: I would have really liked to see more of Cole's experiments, the science behind the Wolf, and most importantly, Beck's capture! (hide spoiler)] I'm not entirely sure how I liked the ending. On one hand, I think it is a very realistic end and it works. But on the other, I feel like it just *ends*. It didn't really disappoint me, but it didn't satisfy me either. All in all, this series was a good read and I'm really looking forward to future works from Maggie Stiefvater. More reviews and more at Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.

I loved this book when I first read it in 2009, but it's not holding my attention as well as I thought it would. Maybe because the events in the book are still too fresh in my mind. Or maybe it's because Fever keeps calling my name. Or maybe I just have the attention span of a gnat. Possible. Either way, I'm getting bored so it's time to move on. However, I think you should check out both Archer's and Lissa's reviews if you haven't already because I'm pretty sure I would have shared many of the excellent points they brought up. Also, while reading The Hunger Games I had Green Day's "Peacemaker" running through my head. Well now the caretaker's the undertaker Now I'm gonna go out and get the peacemaker This is the neo St. Valentines Massacre Well call up the Gaza hey hey hey hey hey hey hey Death to the ones at the end of the serenade

I must say, I rather enjoyed The Last Saint! It started off a bit slow for me and at times I felt some scenes were forced, but overall it was a fun read. Grace has her hands full in the exciting sequel to The Dark Divine. In The Last Saint she not only struggles to hold onto her relationship with Daniel, but also resisting her inner wolf. Violence, once again, threatens the good city of Rose Crest and nothing and no one seems to be as they appear. The reason Daniel and Grace stopped talking to each other seemed forced or bland. I wish there was more depth there. I don't know. I just feel that part could have been better written. I found myself asking, "Why aren't they talking again?", a lot. But I was happy that this book did not seem as predictable as the first one. There were a few things I did guess, but the ending had a nice cliffhanger and I look forward to reading the next one. More reviews and more at Cuddlebuggery Book Blog.

This became a 4* read for me after I read the Author's note. Opening yourself up to scrutiny like this is courageous.

The additonal star completly for the quotes from the bard's work!!! Brilliantly incorporated.

3.5* Three of these are for Kyle. Val gets only half a star. She was just too nauseatingly good for me I guess. Kyle though was wonderful!!!

3.5* The extra half * for the epilogue.

3.5* The extra half star is for Isis's orneriness...liked her spunk too, refreshingly different.

3 stars (I think). Had lots of expectations from this one after all the four and five stars I saw floating around. So, I succumbed to peer pressure (ye, ye I know I'm weak ) and 3 stars it is. One reason could be cos I could guess that something sad was coming up. And though I prefer "happy" books on the whole, my gauge of an emotional read is the number of tears I shed. Don't get me wrong, this one brought tears but I was not sobbing my heart out loud enough to frighten the neighbours.

2.5* Some of my friends liked it a lot more, so this is me I guess. It just didnt hold my interest. I skipped through the pages; it wasnt boring enough to go into my "maybe later" pile, at the same time not interesting enough for a higher rating.

3.5*. The additional half * is for Rachel's spunkiness and the (view spoiler)["devirgining" (hide spoiler)] of Hunter. :)

3.5* The additional half star is for the supporting characters, I liked Guy, Park, Chase and even Annie. The grey shades to their character makes them all the more real and likeable. What I did not understand though, was the love at first sight (well almost) thing, too cheesy for me. And what was with Hope going right from the "no commitment" clause to "I love skittles"?? All said and done the fact that I felt like actually writing a review for this one means I did enjoy reading it. And now off I go to read Park's story.

Vry short read, not Too much of a story and some typos. The stars are cos there are hot rockers and not one or two but four of them.

1.5*. A wannabe Fifty Shades. I could not relate to the characters and the story at all. Bryce falls for Alexis because??? Nothing solid which made me believe in the reasons. Alexis, supposedly in love with her husband and children, forgets all about them at appropriate times (read whenever Bryce is hitting on her). Rick was also not too likeable a character in the beginning but by the end of the book, felt sorry for the cuckolded chap.

Loved it.

2.5* I loved "The Stillburrow Crush" and really wanted to like this one, but was majorly dissapointed. Boston was such a jerk and Ellie a pushover. She might have had her reasons for what she did in the beginning, but then she went and ruined it all by falling over backwards to accomodate Boston. This after he had been utterly hateful to her. And what was with Cassidy?? Such a brat. I liked the supporting characters more. Cameron, Olivia, Diane, Keller were colorful, strong personalities and I liked reading about them more than I did the bland lead characters.

3.5* Very similar to Heart on a Chain, which I liked more. Loved Kevin though (the additional half star specially for him). And Katelyn's relationship with him, the manner in which she protected him was great. Everyone else though, the school friends, the neighbours, the boy friend, boyfriend's parents seemed a bit too good to be true. None of them were jealous, rude, mean, angry.... Nothing except complete acceptance and support all around. Call me cynical but was just a bit difficult to digest.

Bittersweet. Its different in the sense that its written from the guys POV. From tragedy to happiness to tragedy yet again, a lot gets covered in the 25 odd chapters. Chase's transformation from the derailed lifestyle of booze and drugs to the quarterback of the team happens fast. The falling-in-love part is also almost immediate. The whole thing seemed a little rushed for me. You can still identify with the pain he is going through. Nikki too is a likeable character. The main reason this book does not get half a star more (possibly even one) is cos it made me cry. I do not like books to make me sad. Having said that, am still glad I picked this up.

3.5* It was a nice read, but nothing really stood out and set it apart from simialr books. Part harry potter, part gossip girl, part strange angels there was an almost constant sense of deja vu while reading. Liked Gwen, she was spunky and smart. Logan seemed the typical bad boy with dark hair, leather jacket and girls falling all over him. Not too much chemistry between them either. So while it may not have been a great read for me, it is still good enough to make me reach for the second one immediately.

3.5*. There is not much that is new about the story. A not so rich girl with huge hang-ups about her looks falls for the rich, goodlooking, popular guy in school. Her friends include the mandatory rich sweet girlfriend and the snarky, attitude throwing, gay guyfriend. Throw in a crazy italian family, karaoke, wedding preparations and you have a sweet little story which may seem familiar at times. Inspite of all of this, I was drawn in to read further. What is different? Edward. Her "conversations" with the long dead artist take the story forward and there are subtle analogies sprninkled throughout the book. Ella and Alex are nice, the ex-girlfriend is bitchy, the friends are supportive, the grandmother loving.... everything is exactly as it should be. Possibly that is why I said the story was placid - good but no major highs or lows. I wanted it to be so much more.

Was a reasonable good read. Cross my heart meets breathless meets heart on a chain.

I had read a number of good reviews about the book so started reading it with a lot of expectations. Fifteen pages into the book and my thoughts were - "I don't like it all that much". The premise of the story was good but I was just not "feeling it". And then a few more pages on I was hooked. Haven't laughed as much while reading for a long while now. The MC was snarky, sassy and nerdy-smart all at the same time. Her "husband" was a perfect match for her in snarkiness. Their exchanges were beautifully written and fun to read. Wish I had had half her confidence during my teen years. I even loved the support characters, including the parents, you get hints of their amazing relationship too. All in all a fun read. Enjoyed it.

A friend recommended this. We have similar taste so picked it up hoping to love it. Well I did, in bits and pieces. While the story was good, different in the sense that we've all read enough love triangles and here was a love pentagon as I christened it. However, the author has done a god enough job of ensuring that the MC does not appear slutty with so many guys in the picture. There is a reason for her interest in almost all the guys she meets during the story. One major gripe that I had about book was that it was full of grammatical and spelling mistakes. What was the editor thinking? Incorrect use of English distracts me from the story, had this been written better would have rated it higher.

THIS WAS SOOOOO DELIGHTFUL THAT I BASICALLY READ IT IN ONE SITTING. Diana Wynne Jones has such an unparalleled, wickedly fun imagination - I don't think I've had such a good time reading fantasy in years. I genuinely got emotional at the sibling stuff at the end too (the characters were so unique and it was just SO SWEET!!!!) READ THIS BOOK IF YOU LOVE DYSFUNCTIONAL WIZARD FAMILIES, WEIRD PRECOCIOUS KIDS, TIME PORTALS, SEEMINGLY BORING TOWNS WITH REALITY-BENDING SECRET POCKETS AND VERY ENGLISH, VERY EXASPERATED CHARACTERS.

A solid 3.5 and a romantic, warm book that made me want to revamp my Pinterest account! ME @ EMI THE ENTIRE BOOK:

I love this languid, joyful, maddening, and sometimes gross celebration of youth and first love. It's weird how, despite being about a bunch of ultra-affluent Europeans, this is the only book that's ever pinpointed the embarrassing maelstrom of emotions I experienced as a teen. What other book has someone analysing the way their crush says "do you want to go the movies?" in such excruciating, visceral detail? It also captures the weirdness of memory and its lethal ability to dredge up old wounds. The last act of this book is still just complete agony to me - the book takes you on these denial-filled, pretentious rambles before punching you in the gut with something so heart-achingly honest. It made me crave a Before Sunset-esque sequel where Elio is Oliver's summer guest and one of them is pouring wine while the other says "Baby, you're gonna miss your plane" and The Predatory Wasp of Palisades by Sufjan Stevens croons in the background. I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO ALL WATCH THE (SUPERIOR) MOVIE ADAPTATION CAN DECEMBER COME FASTER (view spoiler)[ ALSO WHAT'S MORE EXTRA: OLIVER SAYING "SEEING YOU IS LIKE WAKING UP FROM A TWENTY-YEAR COMA" OR ELIO KEEPING BILLOWY FOR DECADES? (hide spoiler)]

FIRSTLY, WTF. SECONDLY, I MANAGED TO GUESS THIS ONE TOWARDS THE END BUT ONLY IN A FIT OF FRUSTRATION & BECAUSE POIROT WAS STARTING TO LAY OUT THE FACTS. I love that Poirot just wants to retire to the country, comb his mustaches and grow vegetables but is terrible at living the simple life & inevitably gets bothered by murderers. Also, Agatha Christie writes the DREAMIEST female characters, these past few days of obsessive reading has been like meeting a conga line of beautiful icy brunettes.

"I think that's what I meant when I said we all lived in a little crooked house. I didn't mean that it was crooked in the dishonest sense. I think what I meant was that we hadn't been able to grow up independent...we're all a bit twisted and twining." THIS BOOK WAS SO MUCH FUN. I'm not very used to straight up mystery novels so all my guesses about who did it were way off the mark, and I got trapped by quite a few red herrings. That made the eventual reveal all the more enjoyable (and also well-earned, which is something I don't often get out of mysteries). Beyond the cleverness of the story, I was also so impressed by how vibrant all the characters were. I love the energetic dysfunction of this huge messy family who can't live without each other but also hold so much bubbling resentment under their polished and eccentric personalities. Also the amount of complex, individual female characters was so refreshing!!!! You've got the hyper-capable Sophia, the over-dramatic and glamorous Madga, the enigmatic Lady Edith, the ruthless and intense Clemency, little Josephine who loves snooping around and Brenda, the trophy wife everyone's trying to pin the murder on. I loved them all so much I devoured the book in one sitting and was so sad I couldn't see what their lives were like in the aftermath. That's the best feeling a book can give me, tbh. Side note: Astride Leonides is maybe my favourite posthumous character ever!!! He's such a crooked and fun chess-master that Christie has you scrambling to figure out who could ever beat him. He's a messy bitch who lives for the drama.

This is such a solid 3.5 for me that I'm so mad Goodreads won't let me have half stars! As someone who gets bored to tears consuming anything related to the apocalypse/the collapse of society, Station Eleven felt so fresh. I love how bizarre it is, and how it indulges in interludes that take you to unexpected places. I enjoyed the images of a lush island, the comics, the swatches of dystopian theatre performances, the terrible Hollywood dinner party and its lonely aftermath. There's a quote on the back cover that says Mandel is "appreciative of the grace of everyday existence" and I think it sums up the book really well - seeing how people rebuild their lives from the ground up again is much more intimate/humanistic to me than circular moral questions on shows like The Walking Dead. My main problem with the book is that I never felt attached to a single character. It was weird that the ensemble cast revolved Arthur when he was such a hollow stereotype of a Hollywood leading man. Kirsten was obviously our main character in the post-apocalyptic world but I felt we were hardly with her - her traits ended up being that 1) she loved acting 2) she was obsessed with Station Eleven/Arthur, which wasn't a lot to hang onto. Maybe it isn't really about their personalities but about what they represent, about how art is created and preserved by all manner of people, no matter what trauma the world goes through. But I felt like without caring about anyone in the book, the attempts at poignancy felt like calculated, rushed beats that didn't land. Despite all that, I'll always love the scenes that take place at the airport settlement. I read 80% of the book at an airport and on 9hr flight, so it was eerie reading about people starting over in airport lounges and abandoned hangars. The ghost plane, the Museum of Civilisation, people teaching each other their languages - it was all unique and beautiful.

INEJ GHAFA, PIRATE QUEEN, OWNS MY ENTIRE HEART AND SOUL!!!!!!! I don't know what else to say, really, because I had very clear favourite characters and they all had beautiful, tender character arcs. Here's a collection of things I loved: Inej's iron will, WYLAN MY BEAUTIFUL KIND WONDERBOY, Jesper getting to kiss his two boyfriends, Jesper having a good farmer dad, the sweet found family team dynamics that have naturally evolved from the last book, all the details and wonderful world-building of Ketterdam and of course, Nina Zenik: necromancer. Some things I didn't love so much: the tragedy at the end which felt lazy and predictable, PACING ISSUES (seriously at times I was like WHY are we slogging through 10 pages of backstory every time we rotate POVs.....SOMEONE JUST FELL OFF A ROOF!! LET'S GET TO THAT!!) and also the lack of meaningful character conflicts this time around. Kaz's Mary Sue status gets a bit preposterous in this book too, which sucks because I think his potential flaws could lead to compelling tension - there's just never any real stakes for someone who has it all figured out. BUT THESE ARE MINOR QUIBBLES BECAUSE HIS SCENES WITH INEJ STRAIGHT UP KILLED ME. It's just rare to read about a YA couple with such heavy intimacy issues who are nevertheless in tandem at all times & have such a beautiful trust in one another. The formality of their relationship is just......100% my shit......and I'll stop gushing before this "review" becomes a sappy shipping manifesto about how beautiful it was to see these kids work through their trauma. I LOVE ALL MY CROW CHILDREN SO MUCH.

I CAN'T BELIEVE THOSE LEAKED SPOILERS WEREN'T AN ELABORATE HOAX AND THIS SCRIPT IS ACTUALLY THE WAY IT IS. ANYWAY, I ALMOST CRIED AT THE END SO I GUESS THE JOKE IS ON ME.

THIS BOOK WAS INSANE AND FUN BUT PLEASE WATCH PARK CHAN-WOOK'S THE HANDMAIDEN INSTEAD

I'M REALLY HAPPY ABOUT ADAM AND RONAN AND THAT'S ALL I CAN SAY ABOUT THIS BOOK TBH. Also: Robot bees. Wow, what a mess.

I need therapy after reading this book

THIS SHOULD BE 4 STARS NOT 5 BUT IT MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS GOING INTO CARDIAC ARREST HALF THE TIME SO 5 IT IS

THE WHOLE LAST HALF OF THIS BOOK IS LIKE [TAKEMYBREATHAWAY.MP3]

Me the first half of this book: this is so fucked up Me the second half of this book: LAURENT YOU BETTER MESS THE REGENT UP GOOD!!!!!! I'M ROOTING FOR YOU!!!!!

I love slice-of-life stories where pretty much nothing happens, so I'm bummed I didn't love this! I spent three months reading a single page a day because MAN Rose was such an unlikable heroine - she hated other girls, wasn't empathetic of her mother's depression, her friendship with Windy was so secondary despite Windy being in every frame AND she was fixated on a useless white guy with no interesting qualities. However, I guess that's true to life. When I was 14 I had a whole lot of internalised misogyny, liked a useless dude and I'm still struggling to be kinder to my mum. This book just made me decide that I'm so grateful that period of my life is over and that my boobs are great. I really wanted this book to be about about girls hanging out and loving each other and it wasn't, which makes up 90% of my disappointment. Instead, it pinpointed a version of me which I'm glad I left behind. ANYWAY LET ME FROTH ABOUT THE ART. I want to absorb Jillian Tamaki's art powers because she really elevated every line. As someone who hates summer, this book made me dream of summer. Lana Del Rey songs were playing in my head, birds were chirping, I had the urge to leap into the ocean even though its the middle of winter here. I loved the panels with movement, where Windy would dance, or the girls would just float and weave through the water. Also, some hard-hitting emotional beats at the end were captured so evocatively that I almost cried, even though I didn't care about anyone. The story was a total dud for me, but the art was totally worth it.

"Did I ever tell you why I love Kate Bishop? I mean, look at her. She's perfect."

I feel like counting these comics as books I've read is cheating but I'M ON A DOWNWARD SPIRAL THESE ARE SO GOOD

I MANAGED TO FINISH A 500+ PAGE BOOK FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AGES? WHAT A MIRACLE. Tartt's prose was extremely lovely and when the plot kicked in I was hooked. My friend accurately said the book had an adult Harry Potter vibe (with added MURDER) and it was whole lot of fun watching the situation escalate with a feeling of creeping dread, until the characters and their relationships unravelled.

Tearjerker alert! Oh gosh. Everything still hurts, my eyes, my head, my heart. This book is simply amazing. I started reading it yesterday at work but I had to stop because I started tearing up. My colleague started to look worried at me because I was sniffing and silently wiping my tears. I continued reading it when I got back home. I was crying over my dinner! Then I had to stop again because I couldn't breathe anymore. I was crying so hard. I continued reading it this morning and I was sobbing when I reached the kiss no. 1000. I haven't cried this hard over anything- books or real life drama, in a long while. Great story. Perfect for those who loved A Walk to Remember. A bittersweet young adult romance. Well deserved 5/5 stars.

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I'm not very familiar with the Mayan culture because when I was a kid, I came across a book about the Mayan Civilization and I saw a photo of a shriveled body of a young boy that was sacrificed to their sun god--it freaked the heck out of me! I never saw the book again (I think my mom threw it, or something). So, I don't have much knowledge about the basis of the Accidentally Yours series realm. However, just like in any other myth, the gods on this book are arrogant, irrational, quirky yet beautiful. Guy is the Mayan god of death and war. In the beginning of the book, he was trapped in a cenote and his only connection outside is with Emma. Guy has been inside Emma's head since she was a kid. As a girl, the voice was her friend but as she got older, she finds herself falling in love with the voice in her head (sounds crazy right? but I love crazy!). When the right time arrived, Guy urged Emma to free him from his cold prison, Emma agreed so that she'll have a peaceful, "voice-free" head in the future. I enjoyed the banters between the characters. Emma cracked me up with her musings, and I really like crazy Cimil! She reminds me of Nix from the Immortals After the Dark series by Kresley Cole. However, I'm not such a huge Guy fan. I guess being alone for seventy thousand years makes anyone doubt his feelings of falling in love, specially a god like Votan who wasn't made to fall for any one. Still, I find his moments of indecisiveness annoying. I really enjoyed knowing the other Mayan gods despite their occassional crankiness. I mean, they're immortals (and really OLD), they get bored and cranky from time to time, so I wont hold it against them. LOL Overall, Accidentally in Love with a God is such an entertaining read. It has a good story line, unique premise and dynamic characters. The couple got their HEA but the story is a cliffhanger. If you are looking for a light and funny PNR book, this is for you! My rating: 3.5 stars!

The Characters: Ben is such a charming character. He's cocky and arrogant but he's also a mama's boy. We've known Ben as this easy going employee/ law student in the previous novels. Five Ways To Fall is set right after Ben finished law school, his post-bouncer days at Penny's. So, the mood is a little different because the hero is placed on a different work environment, which I think made the book a lot more interesting. In this book we were shown why Ben is a player and such a commitment phobic despite how happy and easy going he usually appears like. Reese is a complex character. Which makes sense because the girl have been through a lot. She have abandonment issues since forever. So, when she caught her husband cheating on her, she just got fed up and ended in jail (due to destruction of private property). Reese is rebellious and impulsive but she's also smart and passionate. I didn't immediately liked her character but as I read along I began to understand where she's coming from and I'm so glad she has Jack. Reese was at that moment when she needed guidance and a chance to redeem herself, and I'm happy that Jack was there to lend her a hand. The Story: It was beautiful, definitely my favorite in the series. Five Ways To Fall made it to my top reads list of 2014! It has just the right amount of drama and romance with a dash of humor. If you have read the other books in the series, most of them are dark, twisted and very emotional. This book is quite different, I find Five Ways To Fall refreshing and such a delightful read. The Romance: OMG, the meet-cute was hilarious! Reese and Ben first met in Cancun. Ben was celebrating with his friends for finishing law school while Reese is celebrating her 21st birthday. Reese hated Ben on sight and Ben took it as a challenge, the conversation between the two was really funny. Anyway, despite the love-hate moment the two shared, they ended up spending the night together--- in which nothing happened aside from Reese upchucking her stomach contents on Ben's red shirt. Reese was so relieved that he will never see the guy again, but fate has other plans because two weeks later she sees him again on her new workplace! I absolutely loved the romance in this book, the two are so different yet they fit together. I also love the fact that their relationship (romantic) didn't develop in haste. They started as friends, which gave them both time to resolve their personal issues and past relationships. It was nice to witness their relationship evolve, from friends to something more. I really enjoyed it. Rating: 5 stars! The book is highly recommended to NA Romance readers. You don't have to read the entire books in the series to enjoy Five Ways To Fall, it's a stand-alone. So, go and grab your copies now!

4.5 stars The Characters: I have always been intrigued about Cain's character since Ten Tiny Breaths. He is a walking enigma. He owns a strip club which itself already sounds shady yet he is a good employer and a loyal friend. He treats his employees well and gives them a safe environment to live and work in. He will kick an abusive boyfriend's ass for his employee and will tutor another to get her GED. Four Seconds to Lose delved about Cain's past which tells us how he became who he is. I really liked his character because he is complex. He had a dark past and he is trying to make up for it by helping other people. However, despite how "good" his image is to his employees, there are still remnants of the dark in him--- i mean he is still connected to his dark side. Ugh, I'm not sure if i'm making sense here---but, he is the kind of guy who isn't black and white. I liked how his layers were stripped one at a time. Ms. Tucker showed his "good" side by how he treats his employees and friends and then later on she showed Cain's dark side by how he took matters in his own hands by roughing up an abusive guy or that time when he personally walked in to a druglord's den to rat someone and has him killed. The first thing that came to my mind when Charlie was introduced in the story is that she is too young to be involved in something so awful (at this time i thought she's really 22 years old). She clearly doesn't want to work as a stripper but she didn't have a choice, she was living a lie and she's tired of it. To claim her freedom, she needs money and she only have very few choices to earn enough in a short period of time. As her story unfold, it appears that she was raised by her step dad to be part of the drug syndicate all along. At a very young age she's been dealing drugs without her complete knowledge about those mysterious errands her step dad made her do. I liked how Ms. Tucker showed how dynamic her character is. She is young and vulnerable one moment and then the next she's fighting her demons and facing the music. The Story: This is by far the darkest among the books in the Ten Tiny Breaths series. In the first two books we encountered deaths, drunk driving, psychological problems and suicidal tendencies, in Four Seconds to Lose we are dragged into underground fighting, prostitution, more deaths (brutal ones) and drug dealing. The characters were thrown into a situation where they didn't have choice but cross the lines between the good and the bad to survive. I guess that's what appealed to me here, the story compels you to think outside the box--- that things aren't always black and white, that sometimes, you had to do something wrong to make some things right, or at least a semblance of rightness. I didn't like how the issue was resolved--- they took matters in their own hands by manipulating other people. It was wrong but they had to do it for the greater good, and also for the main characters to finally have a life. Still, I wish the authorities were the ones who initiated the death of the evil character in the story, because this is another piece in the dark deeds list in Cain's book. It's going to stick with him forever. Also, It didn't feel right to me when Charlie's real name was revealed. It was too convenient. It's like she is replacing the old Penny-- I was okay that she moves and looks like the first Penny, but a namesake too? I don't think so. The first Penny had a huge part in making Cain the way he is and I think she deserve to be remembered despite how tragic her life ended. Now, when they meet new people in their lives people will assume that Cain's "Penny" tattoo is for the Penny/Charlie, not the old one, which is kinda sad. Read complete review here: http://bookaholicfairies.blogspot.com...

The story picks up where it left off in book one. Ava and Damien are on their way to Sari's-- Damien's mate, to help Ava control her Irina powers. Malachi on the other hand wakes up somewhere in Turkey, without his talesm and memory. With only a voice calling to him, he tried to find his way back to his Irin brothers and his true mate. Ava mourns for Malachi every single day and she can only find relief in her sleep, because in her dreams, Malachi returns to her. With the help of his Irin brothers, Malachi slowly regains his memories, reapplied some of his talesm and started to look for Ava. However, the reunion of the Irin couple won't be easy. Volund's son Brage, a powerful Grigori, is sent to kill Malachi and to capture Ava. Jaron also have a personal agenda that involves Ava. As Ava learn to control her powers, she makes new friends in the Irina community but the pain and feeling of loss never goes away. Also, Ava manifests some abilities that are unknown to the Irina community, she's definitely more than just an Irina. After reading The Scribe a couple of months ago, I've been counting the days when the next book will come out because The Scribe just broke my heart. I grieved with Ava when the book ended. Although Ms. Hunter threw us bonus chapters on her website providing us the info that Malachi is in fact alive, I was still anticipating how everything will fall into place in The Singer. As always, Ms. Hunter delivered so well that I have no complaints except for that epilogue... come on! That's just cruel. It made me want to rob a bank so that I can bribe Ms. Hunter to write the next book ASAP. It was that good. I already fell in love with the characters and the story in The Scribe but in The Singer, it will make you fall harder. Plus, there are a lot of new bad-ass female characters in this book. Girl power! The Singer is such an amazing read. The story line is gripping, unique and emotional. It has a perfect blend of romance, fantasy and action. If you haven't read any book from this series or any Elizabeth Hunter book yet, you better go and grab one now. Trust me, you are missing a lot. PS. Seriously, I need that book 3 now!

4 Stars! Lincoln is a 28-year old employee of a local newspaper called The Courier. He works at night as a system security officer which basically means sitting in front of a computer reading other people's emails that were flagged by the email filter for possible breach of security. He stumbled on one of Beth and Jennifer's email conversations and instead sending them warnings for their repeated violations, he found himself reading their email regulary until he started feeling something for Beth. "Lincoln?" she asked. "Yes?" "Do you believe in love at first sight?" He made himself look at her face, at her wide-open eyes and earnest forehead. At her unbearably sweet mouth. "I don't know," he said. "Do you believe in love before that?" When I started reading this book, I didn't expect that I would enjoy it. Even though I was entertained by the email exchange between Jennifer and Beth, I felt like everything is moving too slow. I guess I was used to fast paced books, you know, the kind of novels where the main characters are strangers in the first chapter and then lovers the next, haha! This is definitely not that kind of book. However, as I read along, I became more connected with the characters and I find myself enjoying the slow pace. I guess that's what the author aimed for the readers all along-- to slow down, relax and enjoy the story. Attachments has a snowball effect, the characters grew in every turn of the page and the story just kept getting better and better. Jennifer: I think I'm pregnant. Beth: What? Why do you think you're pregnant? Jennifer: I had three drinks last Saturday. Beth: I think we need to have a little talk about the birds and the bees. That's not exactly how it happens. The e-mail exchange between Beth and Jennifer are hilarious and something I could totally relate to. My friends and I do that all the time, except we use facebook (hello social media!). I'ma nurse and my friends are not ashamed to ask me about anything with regards to their body issues. Just recently my friend had a pregnancy scare and I was the one who kept telling her to "take a damn pregnancy test". Anyway, I just love the relationship between the two, they talk about everything, from Jennifer's pregnancy anxiety to Beth's stalking tendencies. I liked how their friendship was portrayed in the story, it felt real and beautiful... Read full review here: http://bookaholicfairies.blogspot.com...

When The Scribe went live in October 2013, I was already a huge fan of Ms. Hunter. It all started with her contemporary romance novel (which you should totally read!) The Genius and the Muse then her Elemental Mysteries, and so on. Anyway, when it came out, I refused to read it because I knew back then that it'll just drive me crazy waiting for the sequel. I'm not a very patient. Also, there's just something about Elizabeth Hunter's novels that will make you crave for more. I practically devoured the entire Elemental Mysteries/World Series and a few days later I found myself looking for more EH novels, short stories, extras, etc. on her website! She's a brilliant author and I highly recommend her works. Last night, I finally caved in and read the book. So, here I am broken to pieces because the sequel is not out yet. *sigh* Seriously though, I think this is Ms. Hunter's best work yet. "I can hear you. Inside. All I hear is you." He stilled his hands. "And what do I sound like?" "Perfect," she choked out. "You sound... perfect." For the 28 years of her existence, Ava Matheson have struggled with the voices she hears. She avoids crowds, because more people means more voices, more words that she couldn't seem to understand no matter how many language she study. A quick visit to a shrink in Tel Aviv (Israel) brought her to Istanbul (Turkey), looking for answers and hopefully to understand her condition. There she stumbled with a bunch of Grigoris following her around and Malachi, an ancient Scribe who vowed to protect her at all cost. This book deserves its 5-star rating because it's just perfect. Elizabeth Hunter is a genius. Her writing is superb and I loved how she created a realm so amazing you'll never want to part with it, ever. The urban fantasy part of this book is brilliant and unique! Fallen angels blending perfectly in the human world, walking in the city where Christian and Islam religion meets, an on going war between the children of the Forgiven and the Fallen, sounds awesome right? The Irin and Irinas both have interesting abilities that are powerful and have manifested over time. I loved the description of the setting---modern day Istanbul. Ms. Hunter used vivid words to show us the city. She captured it so well with her words that you'll feel like you're actually there walking in the streets of Istanbul. Read full review here: http://bookaholicfairies.blogspot.com...

REVIEW CONTAIN SPOILERS Honestly, I'm not sure how to rate this book. I detest bullying. However, I have to admit that I did enjoy reading it. When I saw Bully, I was intrigued. The blurb was very interesting that I decided to read it. I was really looking forward for Tate to get back at Jared. I think every kid that was once bullied wants to get back to that person who made their life a living hell right? I loved it everytime Tate fights back. She's really strong and I liked how she chose not to let Jared and his friends change her into a bully. However, when Jared's traumatic summer that changed him was revealed, I was a little disappointed how quickly they hooked up. I wish Tate made him squirm a little! I mean come on, the guy ruined her reputation at school and humiliated her whenever he can. How can you possibly forgive and forget that kind of cruelty that quickly? we weren't the only kids who grew up this way to this day kids are still being called names the classics were hey stupid hey spaz seems like each school has an arsenal of names getting updated every year and if a kid breaks in a school and no one around chooses to hear do they make a sound? are they just the background noise of a soundtrack stuck on repeat when people say things like kids can be cruel? every school was a big top circus tent and the pecking order went from acrobats to lion tamers from clowns to carnies all of these were miles ahead of who we were we were freaks lobster claw boys and bearded ladies oddities juggling depression and loneliness playing solitaire spin the bottle trying to kiss the wounded parts of ourselves and heal but at night while the others slept we kept walking the tightrope it was practice and yeah some of us fell -Shane Koyczan, To This Day I didn't like Jared. I did feel sorry for him when the reason for his actions was revealed, but, I couldn't get past the bullying. He tortured Tate for 3 effin' years! There's no way I can forget that easily. People react differently towards bullying. I keep wondering, what if Tate is one of those who gets depressed? What if Jared's action brought her to commit suicide? And he says he loves Tate. I can't accept that Jared's cruelty is his way to show his affection for Tate. You don't hurt the people you care about. Seriously Jared, you need to get your shit together. For a second there I thought Tatum is abnormal, because she was so willing to forgive Jared. However, she saw and loved Jared on his pre-bullying years. They have history, so, that made the quick forgiveness believable. I also didn't like the adults in this book. Aside from Tate's grandma, the rest were all absentee parents or in Jared's mom's case, neglectful. Thay also condone illegal drag racing, what the heck is wrong with their community? Anyway, I still think Bully is a pretty good debut novel. I admire the author for using a sensitive topic for her first book. I heard there will be a book 2 written in Jared's POV. I hope the next book will give us a more thorough and plausible explanation about Jared's actions. I do want to give the guy a chance to redeem himself.

4.5 Stars REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS! READ AT YOU OWN RISK. OMG. What a sequel! First of all, I'm going to put this out there-- I'm a Team Mal. Although his character was a little disappointing in this book (more details later), I am fine with the fact that the Darkling didn't appear much in Siege and Storm. Man, that guy is so evil! He's like Voldemort incarnate. I wonder how Alina will kill him, the guy just won't die! Anyway, Bardugo did really well on this sequel. As usual, the writing was brilliant, the world building was fantastic, and the story is riveting. I was hooked from the beginning until the end! I loved the action in this book! In fact, I enjoyed the action too much that I didn't care about the romantic parts. Okay, maybe I did care. The author covered all her bases when it comes to epic battle scenes. There was one in the sea, another one by air, and the last one was by land. The fight scenes were intense and very impressive! Now let's move on to the characters: Alina is torn between doing what she must and doing what she wants. She wanted to be normal and just be with Mal, but her power--the light, calls to her, begging her to unleash her full potential and use it to save Ravka. While she and Mal were on the run, she felt weak because of not using her power. Apparently, Alina is not meant to be a normal girl so, she finally accepted her fate and embraced her powers. In doing so, her priorities changed affecting her relationship with Mal. The Darkling survived his last encounter with the Sun Summoner but he's weak and wounded. However, he was still able to locate Mal and Alina and dragged them to track a mythical creature that is known to have scales that will serve as a second amplifier. Everything went according to his plans until a pirate double crossed him in the sea taking the mythical creature, Mal, and Alina with him. After the Darkling's encounter with the privateer in the sea, he went MIA. He was mentioned occasionally but no appearance until the last battle in Ravka at the end of the book. Sturmhond is the privateer who double-crossed the Darkling. He's strong, a great leader and have a good sense of humor. However, Sturmhond in the sea is different in the land. He have several layers of personality, he's a friend today and can be your enemy the next. I think he's really a good guy but he and Alina are too alike. Their priorities are the same and both are willing to do anything to save Ravka. That's when I knew that Alina-Sturmhond/Nikolai is not going to happen. Lastly, there's Mal. Oh dear, I love the guy but I was disappointed by his actions. Not long ago, I quoted Jeanann Verlee's poem on one of my reviews and I'm going to quote her again because her poem is perfect for Mal's situation! I chose a few lines from her poem Lessons on Loving a Prophet: One. You know how this ends. There's nothing you can do to change it, so make peace with it now. Ready your hands for the callus, shred the cloth for bandages, prepare the rosaries. ... Nine. When he explains that he cannot love you. That he will never be yours alone. When he tells how the meek, the gluttons, the tempted, the proud are his angels, do not mourn. Smile, feed him, wash his hair. As I was saying, I was disappointed when Mal became selfish towards the end of the book. However, I really couldn't blame him. When the person you love is changing before you and starts to pull away from you, I think he has the right to feel that way. He's not perfect, he's not special, he's removed from his rank, and he's just a commoner now. He endured the mocking he's getting just to continue his support for Alina, and then Alina changed on him. Despite their fall out, I still believe in Mal. I can't wait to see him standing beside Alina once the Darkling is defeated. Remember Mal: Twelve. You were made for this. Siege and Storm is a really good sequel. It's action packed and there was a lot of character development. I can't wait to read Ruin and Rising! This book is highly recommended to YA Fantasy readers.

4.5/5 Stars Thank you Ms. Ee for finally releasing the book. I feel like I've been waiting for this book for ages! Anyway, i'm so happy that its here now and I also hope that we wont wait long for the 3rd book. *fingers crossed* "You broke me out of the grasp of a living horror when I thought all hope was gone. You gave me the opportunity to crawl back to life when no one else could." She glances over at me, her eyes shining in the dark. "You're a hero, Penryn, whether you like it or not." The story picks up where we left off in Angelfall. Penryn reunited with her family and they are off to camp with the Resistance and other human survivors. Penryn recovered from her temporary paralysis, her mom is still crazy, and her little sister Paige is not quite like Paige anymore. (view spoiler)[ have to admit that World After is not as good as Angelfall. However, for a sequel, its pretty darn good. I know a lot of people were disappointed about how Penryn reacted towards Paige condition. If you all remember, Paige was one of those kids experimented in the old aerie lab. Now, Paige is no longer a vegan and she can also walk but people in the camp are afraid of her. I think Penryn couldn't handle the change in Paige that she couldn't even look at her sister in the eye. It just broke me. I feel so much for Paige, specially when the survivors in the camp tried to kill her. Penryn and Paige reminds me so much of Katniss and her sister Prim of THG. I just hope that Paige will have a better fate than Prim. Anyway, I think this is one of the best parts of the book- the "sisterly love" part. I have an older sister too, I can totally relate. Now let's talk about Raffe and the demon wings in the cover. Yep, he still has it but he's not giving up in retrieving his old wings back. He wasn't present during the first part of the book but he comes up occasionally through the angel sword's memories. Speaking of the angel sword, the poor thing was named Pooky Bear! I can't even aksdjhfaslkdjhf. Despite the demon wings. Raffe is as awesome as ever. (hide spoiler)] "It's painful to see that people prefer a bad guy who looks like an angel to a good guy who looks like a demon." I love the action! Specially when Raffe and Penryn reunited. Also, the scene between Paige and Beliel was out of this world. Seriously, I don't know if I'm horrified or awed (maybe both?) by what Paige did,but yeah, it was CRAZY And the scene after that... (Penryn and Paige moment) *sigh* I very much enjoyed this book and I think that it's really worth the wait. I like the fact that the ending isn't a cliffhanger. Yes, its obvious that the story isn't finish yet, but at least (view spoiler)[the main characters are together in the end. Also, Raffe got his wings back and they found their secret weapon (Paige!!!) in the upcoming war. (hide spoiler)] World After was a great read. I highly recommend this series for those who love sci-fi, dystopian and post apocalyptic novels.

I have no words to express how much I enjoyed this book. I loved this series so much and it makes me sad to see it end. However, I am still thankful for this wonderful finale. Thank you and congratulations Ms. Cassandra Clare for this awesome series! The book began with Aloysius Starkweather's past, in which his grand daughter died during the Marking ceremony. There was also a brief flashback on how Will and Jem's friendship started. Back to the present, Tessa is preparing for her wedding--- they were running out of time because of Jem's deteriorating health. There are no more yin fen available for him to prolong his life. Mortmain have been hoarding yin fen to coerce the Institue to give up Tessa (in exchange of the drugs to save Jem) in order to complete his plans for the Infernal Devices. Will on the other hand have a lot things on his plate, aside from worrying about Jem's health, he also worries about his sister Cecily who opted to stay in the Institute. On top of that, he can't stop loving Tessa, even though she's already engaged with his parabatai and that made him feel guilty. The Clockwork Princess is probably one of the best series finale that I've ever read. It was full of action, drama and romance. It was a hell of an emotional roller coaster ride. I loved the fact that the other shadow hunters have found happiness despite the troubles they were facing. Like Gideon getting engaged with Sophie, Gabriel found a friend (and later more than that) with Cecily, Henry and Charlotte expecting their first child and so on. It makes me forget the craziness of the Will-Tessa-Jem love triangle! LOL. The first few chapters were depressing AND confusing. On the first book of the series I really was rooting for Jem, for goodness sake, the guy creates beautiful music with his violin, is there anything more romantic than that? However, when I read this book, I just felt so bad for Will. It must be so hard to see the person you love the most engaged to someone else. What made all of this confusing was Tessa's feelings. "They say you cannot love two people equally at once," she said. "And perhaps for others that is so. But you and Will--you are not like two ordinary people, two people who might have been jealous of each other, or who would have imagined my love for one of them diminished by my love of the other. You merged your souls when you were both children. I could not have loved Will so much if I had not loved you as well. And I could not love you as I do if I had not loved Will as I did." - Tessa Gray That's the part in the book that I probably wouldn't understand no matter what I do... is it really possible to love two people at the same time? I mean romantically, it's just so...idk, weird? unreal? impossible? In my head it's as if Tessa was cheating, only with consent (because Will and Jem love each other that they are willing to share the girl?). There are so many "what if" scenarios that pops up in my head whenever I read the quote above. Like, what if Will was the jealous and possesive kind of guy, will Tessa continue her one hour/year meetings with Brother Zachariah/Jem? What if Jem didn't die, will she continue loving Will even if he married Jem? Waaah, it really drives me mad. LOL! Anyway, I think Ms. Clare did a wonderful job on writing this epic love triangle. Honestly, I think I'm still going to be happy even if Jem and Will married each other in the end. haha, bromance ftw! If there's one thing I didn't like about this book, it's the fact that Tessa got the boys, you greedy woman! I wished she shared one of the guys with me, LOL! Just kidding! I loved everything about this book and I highly recommend this series to YA fantasy lovers. =D

Despite the several negative reviews The Selection received last year, I am actually a fan of the series. I enjoyed reading The Selection and I was psyched when I got my copy of The Prince. I'm a strong supporter of Team Maxon and after reading this book, It made me love the prince even more! He's so damn adorable! Mer is so lucky! The Prince is basically a retelling of the few chapters of The Selection (chapters 4, 10 and 11) only it's written in Maxon's POV. Included in the book is the sneak peek of The Elite. It's obvious that Prince Maxon's first choice is America, the question is, is he going to be her choice? Now that Aspen is back in Mer's life and the rebels' continuous attacks, things are even more complicated. Will Mer choose to move on and marry the prince or will she choose her first love and continue their ill-fated relationship? I can't wait to read the next book!!! Go Team Maxon! =D

I don't know what possessed me for putting off this book for so long. This book was in my tbr for a while and when it was selected as our group's book of the month, I didn't read it until the 27th! LOL. Anyway, I had so much fun reading this book and i loved almost everything about it... well, almost. "I only have a day to give--so why can't it be a good one? Why can't it be a shared one? Why can't I take the music of the moment and see how long it can last? The rules are erasable. I can take this. I can give this." Every Day is about A, a person who wakes up in someone else's body everyday. A doesn't have a gender, no family, no permanent adress, etc. A only has memories. One day, when he woke up on some guy's body, A fell in love with the guy's girlfriend--Rhiannon. Ever since, he tried to reconnect to her and broke all his rules about his condition. "Normal people don't have to decide what's worth remembering. You are given a hierarchy, recurring characters, the help of repetition, of anticipation, the firm hold of a long history. But I have to decide the importance of each and every memory. I only remember a handful of people, and in order to do that, I have to hold tight, because the only repetition available--the only way I am going to see them again--is if I conjure them in my mind. I choose what to remember, and I am choosing Rhiannon. Again and again, I am choosing her, I am conjuring her, because to let go for an instant will allow her to disappear." I absolutely loved Levithan's writing style. The book was thoughtful, poignant and funny at times. The plot was complicated yet addictive. I always find myself looking forward to learn stuff about the lives A borrowed. I also admire the author's guts to discuss sensitive topics in the book such as religion, suicide and homosexuality. This book made it to my top reads for the month but you're probably wondering why I only gave it a 4-star rating. Well, my reason was the ending. Despite the fact that deep inside I knew that Rhiannon and A can't have a normal relationship, it still broke my heart that they didn't get an HEA. Plus, the fact that A practically shoved Alexander to Rhiannon's life in the end was a little annoying. I know A means well, he wants Rhiannon to be happy, still, it didn't feel right that he manipulated them both. As far as I know, Rhiannon still have a mind of her own, she have the right to decide and choose who she wants to be with. I'm still undecided if I want a sequel for this book. Even though I wasn't happy with the ending, I think it was still the right one. A and Rhiannon didn't end up together but what they had was real and magical. As the saying goes it's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. =) Everyday was an amazing read and I highly recommend this book to all YA readers!

3.5 stars. Melinda Monroe, a midwife and a nurse practitioner decided to leave the big city and move to a small town of Virgin River. She needed a change not just because she's tired of city living, but also to get over her deceased husband. When she got to Virgin River, she realized that she's not cut out for a small town life. Her clothes, her shoes, her car---everything, it wont work for Virgin River. The cabin that was promised to her is dingy and there is no Starbucks! However, when an abandoned baby appeared in front of the town's clinic, she decided to stay for a while and look after the baby. As the days passed, she learned a few things about Virgin River and found reasons to stay in the little town. "Concentrate on the good you can do and don't gnaw on the hopeless cases. It'll just make you sad." -Jack Jack is an ex-marine who owns the only bar and grill in town. He's originally from Sacramento and when he stumbled upon a cabin in Virgin River, he converted it into a bar. He loves to fish because it clears his mind of the terrors he experienced in the war. When the new nurse came to his bar he was immediately drawn to her. Too bad though, she doesn't wish to stay... but things changed when they found a baby in the porch. He vowed that he will try to convince her to stay not just for the sake of the town but also for his heart. This is my first Robynn Carr book and I enjoyed reading it. The main reason why I liked the book is because I'm a nurse. I did community nursing when I was in college and it was one of the best experiences I had. The lack of resources (medical technology, internet, cell reception, etc...) and safety issues tackled in this book, those are all true. If you think what Melinda have been through in Virgin River was bad, what I saw as a nursing student in a third world country was worse. I'm just glad it was portrayed well and correctly in this book. I particularly loved the scene where Connie was having an MI... Melinda clearly knows what she's doing and she's good at it. Aside from all the medical stuff, I also loved the hero in this book. Jack is perfect. He's gentleman, caring, very patient and he can cook! What more can you ask for? I also like the love-hate relationship between Mel and the town's arthritic doctor, Doctor Mullins. There are a few things I didn't like though. First, the Liz-Ricky sex scene. A 14 year-old girl and a 16 year-old boy having unprotected sex in a car... seriously? I mean I don't get the relevance of that scene in this book at all. After the pregnancy scare, the boy went ahead and dumped the girl because he can't handle his raging hormones. *facepalm* If that is intended to be an introduction for a Liz-Ricky book, well, I think it would be fine if it was mentioned that they were inseparable for a while and then later broke up. I don't think the whole details was necessary, at least not in this book. Second, what the heck happened to Cheryl? She popped up in the beginning of the book(remember the drunkard who have feelings for Jack?), introduced herself to Mel and then poof she's gone! Lastly, I wasn't comfortable with the fact that Mel's intention (initially) for sleeping with Jack was to forget her dead husband. I think it's unfair for Jack to be used that way. What if things between them ended differently? It just felt wrong. Anyway, I had fun reading this book and I'm looking forward to read Preacher's story. If you're looking for an intense, hot and steamy romance, you are looking at the wrong book. LOL!

"I love you and because I love you I am letting you go. I want you to get out of life what you want. I don't want to be a chain around your leg." - Blaire When Blaire finally learned Rush' dark secret, she left him and went back to Alabama. As soon as she reached her hometown, her ex-boyfriend, Cain, immediately offered help and obviously wants her back. However, she no longer feels anything for him other than friendship, plus she's still madly in love with Rush. Hurt and distraught, she stayed in her hometown for awhile. It didn't take long when she found out that she's expecting. Even though she loves Rush, she didn't think that it's a good idea to let him know about her pregnancy. Only Cain and his grandmother knows her condition, but when her friend Bethy came down to Alabama she broke down and told her about her pregnancy. Bethy convinced her to go back to Florida and live with her. She accepted and went back to work in the country club. Rush wants her back and does everything to make her happy, but is love enough to keep them together? "She's amazing. No... she's perfect. Everything about her is f*cking perfect," I said aloud then shifted my gaze back to Meg. "I don't just love her, she owns me. Completely. I'd do anything for her." - Rush First of all, I have to say that this book is so addictive! It has a soap-opera quality that even though I hated most of the characters, I still kept on reading. It was a very entertaining read. The chemistry between Blaire and Rush is still there... the sex scenes are really hot! *fans self* However, I wasn't very satisfied with how things ended. It felt rushed. I can't believe how slutty Georgianna was! That woman was the root of all evil in this book. She should've been the one who've been in an accident instead of Nan. Speaking of Nan, I still don't think she's worth all this drama. I know Rush loved her sister, but I don't think she's good enough reason for the Rush-Blaire break up. Nan is so immature and just needed some attention. Grant was right when he said that Rush was the one who babied her that's why she became so dependent on him. "She wouldn't come back. She hated me. She hated Nan. She hated my mom. She hated her father. She wouldn't come back here... but God, I wanted her to." - Rush I was so annoyed with Rush' behavior in this book. He keeps on making wrong decisions. I want to slap him when he just left Blaire when he found out that Nan got into a sailing accident. No respectable man will shout at a pregnant woman, leave her stranded and let her walk 3 and a half miles to get herself home. I understand that Rush was scared at the time, still, that's not a good reason to be a jerk. "I can't tell you what to believe. But if you need anything, I'm here. I know Rush has a garage full of cars but if you don't want to drive one then I can give you a ride to the doctor or the store. Just call me if you need me." - Woods I thank the stars for Woods. When Rush started to pull away from Blaire, Woods was there to help her out. He even drives her to her doctor's appointment! At those moments, I really wished Blaire will open her eyes and realize that her true love was Woods and not Rush all along. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. Anyway, I'm glad that Rush and Blaire got their HEA. Even though I'm not a huge Rush fan, i'm still happy for the couple. I'm really looking forward to read Woods' book! This book is recommended to Abbi Glines fans and New Adult fiction readers.

The main reason I picked this book was because I needed something different to read. I've read a lot of dystopian novels and some adult fictions lately and I figured that it's time to try out something new. When I read the blurb of Tight Knit I got curious because it's about a kid with a panic disorder and is facing a lot of stress. I knew it was exactly what I needed and I read it immediately. I was not disappointed. "We all harbor little pieces of pain that accumulate inside us. Pain we wish we could cast out, but in truth defines us. All we really need is someone to help us bear the hurt. Someone to say I'm right beside you. Someone to say no matter what you're not alone. I want that. I want to be that. For him." - Talia Talia was once an anxiety drug dependent to be able to function, however, her grandmother pulled her out of her medication and is helping her to cope with her panic disorder. Her Nana is the only person who can calm her during her panic attacks and when she found out that she's sick, Talia is at a loss. On top of that, she is starting to feel that her bestfriend is hiding something from her, she couldn't stand to be with her boyfriend, and lastly, she was appointed to plan a charity drive for her and her Nana's knitting group. Needless to say, her panic attacks became more frequent than ever... and then she met Lachlan. "It's so easy to forget with her. Forget all the things in my life that have brought me to this point. All the mistakes I've made, the disappointment I've been to those I care about the most. Now I've added her to that list. It's not fair to her. I want to forget, but first I have to let her in". - Lachlan If there's one person the legendary bad boy Lachlan loved and feared, it's his Gram. So when she asked him to pick her up and was obviously being set up with a girl from her knitting group, he went along with it. Talia looked nice and innocent, he knew he's not good enough for her. When his Gram forced him to help with the charity drive for the knitting group, he learned more about Talia and started to fall for her. "Sometimes Opposites Attract, and find out they're not as opposite as they thought...." I loved this book! It has enough angst and family drama that really pulled me in. The characters are so unique. Talia for example, she's 17 years old and she only have one friend her age. She hangs out with older people and she knits... that's very unusual for a normal 17 year old right? Lachlan reminds me a bit of the boys in the Perfect Chemistry series because like them, Lannie is also involved with gangs. The relationship between the two wasn't perfect, since both are emotionally unstable, they both struggled with their feelings. However, when they finally realized that they can trust each other, it was amazing. I also loved how the story ended, not all their problems were resolved--- Lachlan's Gram died, Nan's cancer didn't magically disappear, Tali's parents are still working out their relationship, etc. The point is, life goes on, there are still issues unresolved but now Lachlan and Talia doesn't have to face their problems alone. "I feel like no matter what happens I can handle it. I've never felt like this before. It feels good." -Talia The book isn't perfect though, there are some stuff I wished were explored, like how did Lachlan owed the gang and ended up doing "errands" for them; what happened to Tali's relationship with her mom, etc. Also, I wasn't very convinced about Janna being Deacon's victim... I mean, in the beginning Tali already noticed some changes about Janna's behavior... so yeah, I think she was a willing participant at first. Anyway, this book was a great read. Highly recommended to YA realistic fiction readers. BTW, I forgot to mention how I loved the grandmothers in this book (except for Deacon's granny, that old lady was awful)! Also, I think the cover looks good! 4 solid stars for Tight Knit!

Faking It is such a beautiful sequel to Losing It. I actually enjoyed this one more than it's predecessor. I loved Cade! I never swoon over any of my book boyfriends before, but I swear I did with Cade! LOL Cade Winston is not yet over Bliss but he is trying his best to move on, specially now that Garrick is going to propose to her. After his torturous coffee date with "the couple", a tattooed lady asked him to pose as his boyfriend for the day in exchange for anything he wants. Cade seemed to be attracted to her even though she isn't his type. So, he agreed and asked her for a "real" date in return. The last thing Mackenzie "Max" Miller wanted to do is for her parents to meet her drummer and equally tattoed boyfriend Mace. Scratch that, she never wanted them to meet him at all because they definitely wont approve of him. So when her mother accidentally heard Mace while she was talking with her over the phone, they started asking questions about him. To appease her parents, she made up a perfectly nice boyfriend that her parents will surely adore. Unfortunately, the torture didn't end there. Her parents are actually on their way to visit her for Thanksgiving and wants to meet up with Max and her imaginary boyfriend in the coffee shop she and Mace are in. Her solution: send Mace home and proposition the Mr. Nice Guy in the coffee shop to pretend as her boyfriend! The Golden Boy and the Angry Girl in a pretend relationship that felt more real than any relationship they've had. I thoroughly enjoyed Faking it. Even though the story may have been a cliche--- two characters that are so wrong to be together (or at least they thought) but are very attracted to one another--- yes, it's a cliche, but it doesn't mean that it didn't work for Carmack's story. The book is a perfect blend of everything---there's humor, drama, internal struggles, family issues, sexual tension and romance. It's so good that I finished the book in one sitting! It's very easy to fall in love with the characters. Max is not your usual heroine-- she have piercings and tattoos, she works in a tattoo parlor and also works as a dancer in a bar. She's a struggling musician but she never thought of giving up her dreams. She's basically the alpha character in this story. Cade on the other hand is her exact opposite. Even though he's a struggling actor, he is taking his master's degree to become a college professor, he's polite, he volunteers during his free time, and even hugs a stranger! He's so freaking amazing. I fell in love with Cade in chapter three, right after he said: "You look beautiful. Don't worry." *swoon* I melted a little when he sang in chapter 12. By chapter 26, I was ready to marry him! LOL. Cade is now my favorite book boyfriend! I just want to share this part of a poem that I really loved which makes me think of Cade and Max situation, it goes something like this: when he offers his lips, take them. take his arms, his throat take his toes. when he offers, gorge, swallow everything whole... from Jeannan Verlee's Lessons on Loving a Prophet And I think Max did well *smirks* up until she chickened out in Chapter 28. I mean, come on, Cade is perfect. He is exactly what she needed! If it were me, I will say YES even before he open his mouth to ask. LOL! I was a tad disappointed when Max left Cade's apartment but I really didn't think it was a stupid decision in Max' part. You see, fear is like pain, it's subjective -- what is scary for her may not be scary for other people. You cannot force someone to do something that she is genuinely scared of. At least not until she gathered enough courage to face her fears. Even though I hated Max for hurting Cade (albeit unintentionally), I can't help but cheer on her when she decided to show up on his apartment a week after. That took a lot of guts coming from a scared and tortured soul like Max. I had so much fun reading Faking It and I recommend this book to all New Adult fiction lovers! Yeah, I'm a nice girl... I'm willing to share Cade with everyone. LOL

*REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SOME SPOILERS* I read and enjoyed the first two novels from the Starcrossed series and this one is no exception. Goddess is such a wonderful finale and I thank Ms. Angelini for sharing us this amazing series. *round of applause* In Dreamless, the book ended with Orion, Helen and Lucas being blood brothers. Hence, their preparation for a war with the Greek gods. In this book we found out that there are perks of being blood brothers, Helen gained some abilities from the two boys that changed her fate. The Tyrant rises. . . . The Great Cycle, delayed for thirty and three hundreds of years, is nearly complete. The blood of the Four Houses has mixed and all of Olympus is contained in one. The time has come. The children must overthrow the parents--or be devoured by them. The Hero The Lover The Shield The Tyrant--have taken the stage. The Warrior waits in the wings, the last to join the battle. The Tyrant shall rise up with power unlimited. On one choice will the fate of all be decided. It wasn't really hard to figure out Cassandra's prophecy but I really enjoyed how it unraveled in the story. I was surprised with Matt's role in the war though. Poor Ariadne. Anyway, before I get into more details I would like to mention how much I liked the cover (US Cover). It looks ethereal and fits the title perfectly. Great job! There are a lot of parts I loved in this book, but my favorite is when Helen relives the lives of the women who bore "the face". It was mind blowing. Of course the epic battle towards the end is also one of the highlights in this book. How can't it be when there is a special appearance of the Kraken!?! nuff said. Helen have come a long way since Starcrossed. She's stronger and smarter now. Still, it annoyed me when she chose to stay with Orion to get over Lucas. Bad Helen! How dare you hurt my Lucas like that!?! LOL. Technically, it wasn't really her fault, because she's under the impression that Lucas is her cousin. Good thing Daphne confessed everything before she met her demise. I'm still conflicted about Daphne. She's the kind of character that you wish to hate but couldn't because she's only fighting for something she wants so bad. Sure, she acted selfishly and that she manipulated everyone but she's doing it out of her undying love for Ajax. I think Angelini did the right thing by not going into full details on what happened to Daphne after the final battle---if ever she reunited with Ajax in the Elysian fields (which she probably did) or whatever. I find the epilogue satisfactory because even though it may have not given everyone an HEA--*hint* Poor Ariadne!--and there are still questions left unanswered, it still gives me hope that we will see these characters again. Maybe in a different series--- a spin-off. Why? Here are my reasons: #1- Helen's debt to Hecate. #2- Lucas' vow to be the Hand of Darkness. #3- Poseidon's promise: "Forever is a long time, Helen," Poseidon warned as his army retreated. He narrowed his eyes at her. "We'll be seeing you." So, yeah, I hope Josephine Angelini will write a new story arc from this series. I will definitely read it! The Starcrossed series is one of the best trilogies I've read and I highly recommend this to YA readers who loves Greek mythology. =)

4.5 Stars. (or bookmarks?) Wow- that was seriously amazing! I hate myself for not reading this book sooner. "The reason for the simplicity isn't disdain for uniqueness, as the other factions have sometimes interpreted it. Everything--our houses, our clothes, our hairstyles--is meant to help us forget ourselves and to protect us from vanity, greed, and envy, which are just forms of selfishness. If we have little, and want for little, and we are all equal, we envy no one. I try to love it." - Beatrice "Tris" Prior Summary: Divergent is an action thriller set in a dystopian Chicago society. The people are divided into 5 factions and each faction has one virtue they value: Erudite = knowledge Candor = truth Dauntless = courage Amity = peace Abnegation = selflessness These factions have different roles in the society and the manner how a person falls into a faction is through the Choosing Ceremony. 16-year old faction dependents are given the right to choose which group they want to be in, but before that, they are subjected to an aptitude test. The said test will measure one's compatibility to a certain faction with the use of a simulation test. This however will not affect their choices. Beatrice Prior just turned 16, she and her brother are about to take the aptitude test. She loves her family and tried her hardest to embrace the virtue her faction valued. However, Beatrice felt that she doesn't belong to Abnegation at all. She's not as kind as her brother and she felt like selflessness doesn't flow through her naturally. After her aptitude test, Beatrice found out that she's different than everyone else. She needs to trust no one but herself and listen to her heart's desire... will she stay or will she transfer? Review: I have this book for almost a year now but I haven't read it immediately because I planned to wait for the series to be completed before reading it. However, when Insurgent won the GR Choice Awards for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction last year, I decided to add it on my TBR for 2013. When an opportunity for a buddy read presented in our group (YA Buddy Readers' Corner), I joined in and the book did not disappoint. I enjoyed Divergent and I will definitely read Insurgent as soon as I can. I liked the society Roth created--- It's as if she's retelling history! When I read about the factions, the first story that came to my mind was that of India's caste system--- yep, not Harry Potter, not Hunger Games, but India's history. I know, I'm such a geek! BUT if you compare the factions to the Varnas, it's very similar! Plus, Roth also made her own version of Untouchables--- the factionless people. The only difference I saw was the Choosing Ceremony. If I remember correctly, a person's caste in India is determined by birth. Anyway, I loved the diverse topics presented in this book--- there's politics, societal issues, moral conflicts and so on. The topics combined with a beautiful writing style made the story very realistic... read full review here. I wrote this review for Fiction Snoop. Thanks Greta and Jalyn for inviting me as a guest book reviewer on your blog!

4.5 Stars! After learning that she was used by Sybil and the Queen in killing Earthens, Cress started helping out Cinder Linh. She had been deflecting the satellite trackers to keep the Rampion from being seen by the Earthen and Lunar authorities. Cinder and the gang are preparing to oust Queen Levana from her throne thus preventing the Kai-Levana union and quite possibly saving the world from the Lunar Queen tyranny. Cinder contacted the being who helped them--- Cress. She and the team decided that Cress is too valuable to stay as a prisoner by Queen Levana and attempted to rescue her. However, when they arrived in Cress' satellite they encountered Sybil and her bodyguard Jacin. Hell broke lose, Thorne and Cress crashed to the Earth, Wolf was terribly wounded, and Scarlet was taken to Lunar as a prisoner. Not knowing whether her allies are dead or alive, Cinder continued their plan to stop the royal wedding. The new character, Cress is pretty much like the original Rapunzel but with a Lunar twist. She lives alone in a satellite with little sister,(her 10 year old self) computer game as her company. She's freaking adorable! Since she's never been to Earth, almost everything she sees on Earth fascinates her and she have a major crush on Captain Thorne. I have always liked Thorne because of his funny character. He didn't disappoint in this book. His personality meshed well with Cress'. "I'm sorry, it's just..." She tried to stamp down the rush of emotion. "I think we're in a desert." "Cactuses and tumbleweeds?" "No. Just a lot of sand. It's kind of orangish-gold, with hints of pink, and I can see tiny clouds of it floating above the ground, like ... like smoke." "Piled up in lots of hills?" "Yes, exactly! And it's beautiful." Thorne snorted. "If this is how you feel about a desert, I can't wait until you see your first real tree. Your mind will explode." Read full review here: http://bookaholicfairies.blogspot.com...

4.5 stars. Oh my gosh. It's 6am and I'm writing a book review! LOL. This is a monumental event! I'm bombarded with emotions after reading this book. I'm happy and at the same time I'm so annoyed I want to punch something! I'm so proud of Juliette because she's grown a lot. From a being a crazy crying mess, Juliette is now a bad-ass rogue. However, I am so pissed and incredibly sad for Adam. What happened to him is just so unfair! Also, there's Warner---the guy I loathed in book 1 won me over in this book. I love Adam with all my heart but like Juliette, it's hard not to feel something for the guy. He's changed and we saw sides of him that made me forget what he did in Shatter Me. When I read the first 2 chapters of Unravel Me, I was tempted to return the book in my TBR pile because I'm seeing comments and reviews about Warner's awesomeness. I'm a Team Adam through and through, that's why I felt like the book will bring me bad news about Adam and if so, I wanted to make sure that he'll be okay. That wasn't possible though because book 3 is not yet available. I wanted to wait for book 3 because I thought I wont be able to handle whatever bad news Unravel Me would bring. However, due to my reading buddy's insistence---yep that's you Sara, I read it anyway. I'm glad and at the same time annoyed with myself by doing so. The book was really good, but I really wish I've waited... oh my, poor Adam! Unravel Me is action-packed, riveting and very emotional. There were a lot of secrets revealed and new powers discovered. I have to admit that after reading the book, I was really torn between Adam and Warner. Whoever she ends up with, I think I'm gonna be fine with it. I will be pissed if she ends up with Warner but I'll get over it. I understand her attraction to Warner and the fact that (view spoiler)[she couldn't touch Adam without hurting him (hide spoiler)] is crushing my hope for Adam - Juliette HEA. As long as Mafi don't kill Adam's character and finds someone for him to love--- i'll take it. "Adam--" "Don't walk away," he says, his voice tight, his eyes squeezed shut like he already knows I'm going to. Like he can't bear to see it happen. "Please," he whispers, tormented. "Don't walk away from this." "I-I wish," I tell him, shaking violently now, "I wish I d-didn't have to. I wish I could love you less." I really want to give this book a 5-star rating however, I still get bothered by the writing style. Don't get me wrong, I think Mafi did the right thing by being consistent (because I believe that the writing style is one of the things that makes the book stand out) but, I just couldn't ignore it. It sometimes takes my attention out of the story. Also, I couldn't give it a perfect five after what happened to MY Adam Kent. Team Adam FTW! If we are going to wait for another year for book 3 to come out, I hope Ms. Mafi will give us a novella (a 2.5 book) with Adam's POV. Warner got a 1.5, I think Adam deserves one too!

Kacey and her sister, Livie moved to Miami 4 years after the accident --- the accident that took her parents, best friend and boyfriend's lives. Though Kacey healed physically, she's still emotionally messed up. She's diagnosed with PTSD and developed destructive coping mechanism. She became an alcoholic, used drugs and slept around to forget what she's lost. However, everything changed when Livie begged her to start living again. Things weren't so bad when they were in Michigan until Kacey learned that her uncle gambled all their money and he made a drunken visit to Livie's room. Starting a new life in Miami was appealing even though their place is small and possibly pest infested. There they met Storm and her daughter Mia who immediately became their close friends; and Trent their new hot and charming neighbor---the guy who will later get through Kacey's protective shield. "Our past isn't who we are. I'm me and you're you and that's who we need to be," Livie reminds me. She leaves and I know exactly what she's thinking. I'm not Kacey Cleary anymore. I'm an empty shell who cracks inappropriate jokes and feels nothing. I'm a Kacey imposter. I didn't expect to finish the book quickly! I didn't realize it was a short book until I got to the last page. Hehe. Ten Tiny Breaths is a fast-paced, intense and very emotional novel. I couldn't say that I loved the characters because I really didn't. Kacey was stubborn, her walls are so high that socializing is so difficult for her. I understand her thing about holding people's hand, but I really wished she at least tried to talk to people nicely. Trent on the other hand was likeable in the beginning, however when he's practically everywhere, he freaked me out a bit. He's saving Kacey everytime she needed saving, he's even there when Storm's psycho ex-husband paid Mia and Livie a visit. I immediately concluded that Trent has a hero-complex (which was proven wrong much later when Trent's secret was revealed-- he's issues are deeper than what I thought). Anyway, despite their flaws, together Kacey and Trent fits perfectly. Their relationship was very unstable but it both made them happy. "I want to make you smile. For real. Always. We're going to go for dinners, and see movies, and walk on the beach. We'll go hang-gliding, or bungee jumping, or whatever you want to do. Whatever makes you smile and laugh more. Let me make you smile." I liked the secondary characters. Livie was a great sister to Kacey, she's very patient with her sister and she pushed her to keep trying to let other people in. Storm is a very interesting character too, because of her we learned a few things about bartending in a night club. LOL. Storm's daughter Mia is so adorable! I also liked Ben, he's a great guy even though Kacey used him, he still remained a good friend to her. Nate, Tanner, Dan, etc... all of them made the story more interesting. "I wanted to tell you in person that, even though my intentions were wrong," now he levels the glass with a gaze full of heat and emotion. One of his Trent stares that buckles my knees. "What I felt for you was real, Kacey. It still is real. I just can't hold onto it anymore. We both need a chance to heal." The best lesson I learned from this book is about forgiveness. Way before Trent's past was revealed, I already figured out who he really was. I asked myself, "If I was in Kacey's postion, will I ever forgive Trent?" My answer was no, I honestly don't think I could. How can I face him when every time I look at him all I remember was the accident and everything I've lost? That's why I was awed when Kacey was able to let go and forgive him. Kacey was definitely stronger than what I've thought. I guess it's true that time heals all wounds. I also liked what the author did about Trent and Kacey being apart for awhile. It does make sense because they can't be together until they are both healed. I'm so glad that they got their HEA, they both deserved it after what they've been through. "Forever's a long time." Trent's arms squeeze around me. "Forever's not long enough when it's with you." Livie is my favorite character in this book---yep, not Kacey, not Trent BUT Livie. After reading Ten Tiny Breaths, I felt like Livie's story should be written too! Later, I found out that there is a book 2 entitled One Tiny Lie and it's about Livie. I can't wait to read it! I recommend this book to New Adult contemporary readers, specially to those who enjoyed Hopeless and The Sea of Tranquility.

3.5 stars. My first question when I got this book was "what exactly are revenants?" all of my guesses were wrong. Apparently, revenants are like a combination of several paranormal beings. They never sleep (like vampires), they can possess (like ghosts), and they resurrect (like zombies). They are immortals whose purpose is to die in behalf of another human being---this is to give them a second chance to life. What a sad fate right? They exist to die over and over. Anyway, our heroine is not a revenant, she's the mortal in this story. Kate was removed from her "normal life" in New York when her parents died in a car accident. She and her sister Georgia moved to Paris to live with their grandparents. There she met the mysterious Vincent and his friends. As they get to know each other Kate learns that Vincent is not an ordinary young man and she thinks that being with him will do her no good. Vincent is willing to grant her wish, however, it wont be easy for him to stay away because he has already fallen for Kate. "But no, seriously. We're zombies." "We are not zombies," said Charlotte, her voice rising with annoyance. "The correct term, I believe, would be, ah, undead," said Gaspard in a wavering voice. "Ghosts," said Charles, grinning mischievously. "Stop scaring her, you guys," said Vincent. "Jules?" "Kate, it's a lot more complicated than that. We call ourselves revenants." What I liked: The revenant's existence, though a little depressing, was very interesting and unique. It's so different from other YA paranormal books I've read. I'm relieved when I found out that this is not a zombie book. I just finished a zombie book a while ago, and even though I enjoyed it, I think I had enough of the zombie culture. I also liked the setting, yay Paris! I liked how the author described Paris using an eye of a local Parisian instead of a tourist. I've read a lot of books whose setting are in Europe and the authors tend to over describe the setting that sometimes, it takes away the light from the story... you know what I mean? Anyway, I also liked the fact that Ms. Plum's heroine has a brain--- Kate thinks before she acts, which I find admirable. Vincent's character is very easy to love. He's gorgeous, sweet and a real gentleman... what more can I ask for? What I didn't like: I wish the author focused more on the Revenant's purpose and their "saves" rather than the romance. Although I did like the Kate-Vincent drama, I wanted to know why these immortals prefer to die over and over for other people. I know that it was told that they have this craving/urge to save people but JB (Jean-Baptiste) was able to control his urges, I'm sure the other can do too if they try hard enough. I mean, they don't earn a brownie point for every life saved right? They don't get recognized or get paid... so why are they doing this? Also, it would've been better if there are more action in the book. The only action I enjoyed was towards the last part and it ended too quickly. More Numa-Revenant action in the next book please! Overall Die For Me was a good read. It's a promising series and I will definitely read the next book!

To be honest, the reason I read this book is because of the movie trailer. I find it funny for a zombie film. I am not a fan of horror and zombie movies. I tried reading a zombie book a while ago, but I failed. Zombies are in the bottom of my paranormal creature preferences. I'm just really not into it. The moaning and gruesome flesh eating bores me, BUT Warm Bodies looked different. It got me curious, so, I gave it a shot. "My friend "M" says the irony of being a zombie is that everything is funny, but you can't smile, because your lips have rotted off." The book is written in R's POV. He is a zombie and doesn't have memories. He don't even remember his name---except that it starts with a letter R. He and his undead buddies are camping in an abandoned airport. They only leave the place if they feel the urge to eat. One day, he and his zombie crew decided to hunt for food and stumbled with a bunch of human teenagers who are out to salvage supplies. Despite the fact that the zombies were outnumbered, R managed to kill a guy and eat his brain. The human flesh relieves a zombie's hunger but eating a human brain makes them feel and remember because they can see flashes of their victims' memories. As soon as R, gobbled the boy's brain, flashes of his memories came, but the strongest memory was about a girl named Julie. So, as soon as R saw Julie, his zombie instincts to eat human flesh flew out the window and he suddenly had the urge to protect the girl. So, he did. He brought Julie to his plane and protected her from the zombies who tried to eat her. As they spend some time together they learned stuff from each other and develop a unique kind of relationship. A relationship that can cure a zombie plague. I generally stay away from zombie stories because like what I've said I'm really not into it. But, I liked Marion's writing style that's why I was able to finish the book. I loved the dystopian society Marion created. It was a little strange (because I'm new to the whole zombie culture) but Marion added a touch of humor that made me enjoy the story. I really liked R and his quirks. I couldn't say the same thing about Julie though. I just couldn't accept the fact that she never got mad at R when (view spoiler)[she learned that it was R who killed Perry--- her ex-boyfriend. I mean wth? She loved the guy since they were kids and when he died she was relieved? That's just so wrong! (hide spoiler)]. Anyway, I'm looking forward to watch the film and read the next book! "The past is made out of facts...I guess the future is just hope." If you want to try something different, you should read this book! It's definitely a unique YA paranormal romance.

4.5 stars. Rule is 22-year old tattoo artist and a certified bad boy. He party a lot, sleeps around, and drinks a lot too. He's independent and wasn't very close with his family but became more withdrawn when his twin brother, Remy died. Remy was the opposite of him. Despite their identical looks, Remy was a good brother, a good student, a good son and a good best friend. Their mother blamed Rule for the accident because it was him who called Remy to pick him up that night---yup, Rule was too drunk to drive. He never made an effort to reconcile with his mother and wouldn't even go to visit his family if it wasn't for Shaw. Shaw had been part of the Archer family since she became friends with Remy when she was 13 years old. Though everyone thought that she and Remy were together, it was Rule whom she fell in love with. On the night of her 20th birthday, she did something impulsive that changed not just her life but Rule's as well. This book was recommended by a friend of mine and I was immediately intrigued because I learned that the hero is a bad boy. He's got piercings and tattoos and works in a tattoo parlor. My initial thought was that he could be a threat to Travis (Beautiful Disaster) and Lucas (Easy)... and boy, I was right! He's character was well written and I immediately fell in love with him. Even in those moments that he's so confused with his feelings and he didn't know what to do with it--- I found him adorable. He's really messed up emotionally and he's scared to let people in but when he finally did.. *sigh* he's all protective and sweet. I have to admit that even though Rule was hot and amazing in this book, it wouldn't click without Shaw. She's different from other heroines that i'm used to. She's strong and very smart. I really liked her character because when she loves she does it unconditionally. She loved Rule--- all of him including his piercings, tattoos, freaky hairdo, etc. and she never tried to change him. She even got upset when Rule tried to be the good boy he thought Shaw deserves (which btw, was really sweet of Rule). Aside from the main characters, the supporting characters were also interesting. I'm sure some of them will be the next hero/heroines on the other books from this series. I am so looking forward to read Ayden and Jet's story! "Here's my heart Shaw. You have it in your hands and I promise you're the first and last person to ever touch it. You need to be careful with it because it's far more fragile than I ever thought and if you try and give it back I'm not taking it." The material need some editing though. There are some misspelled words and missing punctuation marks that I noticed but I'm willing to forget that because it's the story that really matters (plus, I'm not an expert, so my opinion doesn't count, LOL). Also, I still don't get why the title of the series is Rule. Of course I understand that the hero in this book is Rule, but what about in book 2? It's Jet's story... I just really don't get it.(can someone enlighten me please?!?) This book is highly recommended to Easy and Beautiful Disaster fans. This is a new adult novel and I only recommend it to readers 18 years old and above due to sexual content.

** spoiler alert ** Woah, 2 books with 2-star ratings in a row! This isn't a good sign... I think I'm going to stay away from New Adult books for a while... Teagan Harper is a product of an affair. When her mother died, she had to live with her father's family. There she gained 5 older siblings and a step-mother. Her new family was so protective of her that she never had a chance to date much. When she went out with her friend one night and got into an unfortunate incident (which involves drink throwing and face punching), she met a guy and made out with him until she almost lost her virginity. The following day she immediately left without knowing the guy's name. Declan Sage believes that he found the right girl for him, she was pretty and sexy, but the problem is he doesn't know her name! It was okay...The blurb was interesting that's why I read it. I think their meeting was funny and the scene after that was really hot. However, after chapter six or seven, the rest were just a blur... Teagan was immature and has a temper. Whenever she hears or see something she didn't like she would talk as if she's looking for a fight---which is a complete turn off for me. Declan was an okay character, he's a great friend, boyfriend and a brother, but he's been hurt and rejected by his own parents that he chose to be be more in control of things. He's even a neat freak. Apparently, Declan is Teagan's brother's best friend and they have to keep their relationship hidden. About 70 percent of the book is them meeting up secretly, making out, having petty fights, and more make out sessions. I understand that this book is the first of a series that's why we were introduced to so many characters. I think that's fine, I just noticed that the author seemed to love scandals and complex family structure. Like Mr. Harper's affair, Forest's wife running off with her sisters' husband, Grace's break-up... and for the complex family structure there's the Harper's (Teagan being an illegitimate child) and Forrest' new family. He married his ex-wife's younger sister Monica. It just weird me out because their kids from their ex-partners are cousins and if they will have a child of their own, he/she will be a half sibling/half cousin...AND what if their exes (since they ran off together) have a child too?!? Whew, that would be so confusing for the kids! But I digress. I think the book is not THAT bad. It just didn't work for me. I didn't connect with the characters at all. It also needs a really good editor. I probably wont read the next book because I already had a glimpse of Jaden-Grace-Caden love triangle... and hmmm, let's just say that I'm not interested.

** spoiler alert ** This is an action-packed book with a touch of mystery, drama and romance. A fresh and original debut novel from Ms. Jennifer Rush. The story begins with Anna sneaking to her father's laboratory to visit the boys. The four boys--- Cas, Trev, Nick and Sam--- are the subject of the program made by The Branch. For the past four years Anna have been sneaking to the laboratory to be with the boys she considered as her friends. Eight months earlier, her father asked her to help out in the lab and now have permission to visit the lab whenever she wants to. The boys were genetically altered and as far as Anna knows, were made to be "super soldiers". Their memories were wiped out and they were locked on the facility without any access on the outside world. On the day that the boys were supposed to be transferred to the "Headquarters" Sam and the others fought to escape and they were successful. However, to their surprise, Anna's dad begged the group to take Anna with them. The five of them left and went ahead to find more about their past and learn the secrets of The Branch. " 'Hope is a waking dream.' " I let the words echo in my head. The quote reminded me of that feeling you get when you start to wake from a dream you don't want to leave. That crushing sensation in the center of your chest, like you are losing an important piece of yourself you won't ever get back. That's what hope was. Clinging to something you weren't sure would ever be yours. But you had to hold on anyway, because without it, what was the point? That fit my life perfectly, in so many ways. Even more so now. Likes: I loved the action! It's like watching an episode of 24. I liked the fact that the secrets were unveiled one by one. Although I figured out that Anna is part of the program on the earlier part of the book, I was still surprised about how she got there in the first place. I mean learning about Sam being in love with Anna's sister (and how she was brought to The Branch) was a little shocking. Anyway, I also loved the characters! I liked the fact that they all have different personalities. Cas was funny and loves to eat, Trev was the man of words because he has a brain full of memorized quotes. Nick was the dark and mysterious type; and there's Sam, the silent but intelligent leader of the group. I liked how Anna's character developed. From being sweet and innocent she became a bad ass heroine in the end. Way to go Anna! I also liked the pacing, it was fast yet still engaging. The writing style really sucked me in. Awesome job Ms. Rush! Disikes: Hmmm... I didn't like the romance part much. It felt like it was one-sided. I didn't see any indication that Sam liked Anna more than just a friend or a sister. Plus the fact that they were programmed to be protective and obedient to Anna made the romance between them less believable. I felt bad about what happened to Trev's character. He's actually my favorite among the boys. When it was revealed that he was planted as the spy for The Branch, I was devastated. I hope we see him again on the next book. "Do you miss your mother?" Trev had asked. I leaned a hip against the glass wall. "I miss the idea of her." "You and I are the sum of a void left by the absence of someone we love." "I don't even know what that means." He smirked. "It means I understand your pain." See...this is the reason why I really liked Trev! I will miss his words of wisdom and his thoughtfulness if he wont be with the group on the next book... He wasn't really a bad guy, just like the rest of them, he was just manipulated by The Branch. So please make him come back Ms. Rush! This book is highly recommended to readers who enjoy suspense and action packed YA novels.

** spoiler alert ** I picked this book because I have a thing for rockstar heroes and well, I did get one! Scott is this ultra hot, alpha-male, rock band singer who have commitment issues. Thus, the parade of broken hearted women after him. The heroine, Emma is a pretty British transfer with daddy issues. When she was a child she caught her dad high and cheating on her mom that's why she became rebellious. Later on her parents got divorced and they decided to move back to the US to start over. She is now living with her cousin Ash and in the same building lives Scott. First off, I'm not saying that the book was bad, it was okay (thus, the 2 stars) but there are a lot of room for improvement. I find the plot promising but the execution was a little less convincing. It started really well but towards the middle it became really dragging. I was so annoyed with the characters that I almost didn't finish the book. Emma kept on denying her feelings for Scott but she was leading him on. Scott was no better, he says he only loves Emma but he kept on sleeping around. What the heck is wrong with you people?!? Seriously though, it would have been better if the denial and sleeping around happened once or twice but that's what they kept on doing all through the middle part of the book. It was exhausting. I agree with the other reviewers, Rocked Under is like a mash-up version of Thoughtless and Beautiful Disaster. It didn't work out for me but if you like those two books you might want to try this one out.

My original rating was 4.5, but after a few days of pondering, I finally settled with a 4. I read this book without any expectations or whatsoever. I am not a Twilight fan nor a hater... I just didn't read it because I'm not really into vampire stories. Though there are many negative reviews about The Host, it didn't prevent me from enjoying the book. It started slow, however, as I read along it became more and more interesting. Wanderer is an alien who was placed inside Melanie's body. When a Soul is placed inside a human host, they can possess the body and use it as their own. Aside from that, the Soul will also have access to the human's memories. Unfortunately for Wanda, Melanie is a very strong human who refused to be taken over completely by an alien. As they share Mel's body, memories, and emotions, Wanda finds herself falling for a guy she never met. Mel's emotions are influencing Wanda's decisions and later they worked as one to find him. Likes: I find the story unique--- I guess because I rarely pick sci-fi books? LOL, but yeah, it's different... in a good way of course. Anyway, I think the writing style was okay. It went longer that I thought it should , but it was good. Also, I loved the POV... It's nice to be inside an alien's mind for once. I liked the characters, specially Wanda. I know Melanie was strong and without her presence, Wanda will be just another Soul... BUT it was Wanda's selflessness and compassion that drew me in. I think the romance was intriguing... "a love triangle involving only two bodies" nuff said. I love Ian to pieces! He's the main reason why I almost rated this book with 4.5 stars. "It's not the face, but the expressions on it. It's not the voice, but what you say. It's not how you look in that body, but the things you do with it. You are beautiful." He moved forward as he spoke, kneeling beside the bed where I lay and taking my hand again in both of his. "I've never known anyone like you." See what I mean? Dislikes: The length of the book is one of my problems, it was just too long! I hope the sequel wont be as long as this one. To be honest I'm a little nervous about the next book because of...you know, second book curse. I think it's better if Meyer will leave it as it is. A bad sequel will just ruin the entire series. I bet you noticed I didn't mention Jared in the "likes" section. Well, that's because I really didn't like him. He wasn't very nice with Wanda at first. Of course I understand his doubts because Wanda may turn them all to the Souls but he came as rude and insensitive. Also, I wasn't very convinced about the Mel-Jared-Wanda triangle. It was more like Mel's love for Jared was too much that it overflowed and somehow Wanda absorbed it like a sponge. That's why Wanda reacts that way towards Jared, like she's in love with him. Wanda is like a child here when it comes to feelings. She never felt strong emotions before--- that's why Mel's body's reaction confused her a lot. Anyway, I did enjoy this book. This is perfect for those who loves romantic sci-fi novels. I probably still wont read the Twilight series this year but, I'll read The Host #2 once it comes out. =)

** spoiler alert ** This novel is really short but the plot was interesting. We are introduced to the underwater kingdom of Atlas, where the Lores are being held as prisoners. When a few Lore prisoners escaped and Atlas was on lock down...Madly, a royal blooded Mermaid is expected to find the prisoners and bring them back to Atlas. Since Madly is not trained to trap Lore prisoners, a sentinel was assigned to assist and protect her, his name is Jackson. Apparently, Madly have a crush on Jackson when they were children! However, she tried to ignore it because he seemed like he was never interested at her and the fact the he's not from a royal family didn't help either. Madly is already betrothed to Aiden but her attraction to Jackson is resurfacing. Can she keep her attraction to Jackson buried now that they are working closely in saving Atlas and Madly's family? Likes: I find the story unique, it's so different from YA books that I usually pick. I would also like to get to know more about the characters in the next book since they are very interesting individuals. Dislikes: Predictable love triangle story...someone is bound to get hurt in the end, but it wouldn't be Jackson. So, Aiden, go find yourself a different bride, okay? LOL. This book is recommended to readers who enjoy a good fairytale retelling. =)

** spoiler alert ** This is definitely one of the best books I've read this year! I loved everything about The Sea of Tranquility! The story, the characters, the writing style... aaargh, this book is so freaking awesome that I will recommend it to EVERYONE. The story starts with Nastya registering for her senior year in a new school. She moved in with her Aunt Margot to start over and with a new identity. In Mill Creek Community High School she's Nastya Kashnikov - a girl who wear slutty clothes, heavy make up, and NEVER talks. On her first day of school she saw the boy with an an "invisible force field". The boy who will later save her from the mean girls, projectile vomiting, hangover, being lost, flat tire, and so on. Josh Bennett is intrigued by the girl who doesn't speak, however, he still prefers to be left alone. He feels like everyone he cares about ends up dying and he doesn't want to care anymore so that no one else will die. Now that his only living relative---his grandfather, is dying, he become an emancipated minor at the age of 17. One night, when Nastya invites herself on his garage and talked to him, he started to care about her and finds himself in a strange companionship with Nastya. I would like to commend Ms. Katja Millay for this brilliant debut novel. Her words...kjsadhgfjhsd, it will get to you, move you, and sometimes will caught you off guard. An example was the wishing scene---it was the one on the cover, the pennies on the well. Anyway, I really thought that chapter will end with me smiling because the scene was really sweet and uplifting, but NOooo, Ms. Millay ended the chapter with this: "I wished that my hand would work again," I tell him when he climbs in after me. It was my first wish and the only one that mattered. "I wished my mother was here tonight, which is stupid, because it's an impossible wish." He shrugs and turns to me, drowning the smile that cracks me every time. "It's not stupid to want to see her again." "It wasn't so much that I wanted to see her again," he says, looking at me with the depth of more than seventeen years in his eyes. "I wanted her to see you." ...and my heart hurts for them all over again. *sniffs* Now, let's move on to the characters: Nastya's character is full of pain and hatred. Sometimes I want to shake her so that she'll stop pitying herself and hating everyone else. However, there are times that I also find myself wanting to reach out and hug her because her pain is just too much for one soul to bear...she needed someone who will listen without her talking, and I'm glad she found Josh. I also like her brutal honesty. Josh...*sigh* I have no words to tell you how much I love this kid. I have to agree with Nastya, the world should be full of Josh Bennetts. He's broken but still beautiful inside and out. "I love you, Sunshine," I tell her, before I lose my nerve. "And I don't give a shit whether you want me to or not." Reading The Sea of Tranquility is like riding an emotional roller coaster... It will play with your emotions...it'll make you laugh and tear up but still, you'll end up wanting for more. This is definitely a MUST read.

** spoiler alert ** Whew, what an intense read! I heard a lot of good things about this book and a friend from one of my reading groups recommended this, but it took me a while to read it. It finally got my attention because of the cover, haha! We are doing a colored cover theme challenge and we have to read books with blue covers, and yay, it qualified! Anyway, I started it yesterday and I didn't stop until I finish it. It was really good. On Dublin Street starts with a young Jocelyn "Joss" Butler sitting on her class with her best friend Dru. A few moments later, she was informed about an incident that completely changed her life, an accident that instantly killed her family. Eight years after the accident, Joss is now living in Scotland on dual citizenship. When her best friend/roommate Rhian left for London to start her PhD and her landlord needing the apartment back, she have to look for a new flat. Though it was a little too expensive for her, she decided to check the apartment in Dublin Street. While waiting for a taxi, she accidentally met "The Suit", whom she ended sharing a taxi ride with. Who would've thought that a taxi ride with "The Suit" will be life altering?!? The story actually started slow. Jocelyn have issues that she never really addressed. It's obvious that she never completed the 5 stages of loss and grief (aka 5 stages of death and dying). She never accepted her family's death and repressed her feelings. She started over in Edinburgh with awfully high walls and defenses. It was so difficult for her to open up that even her only best friend couldn't get past her defenses, not that she tried though, Rhian is as emotionally messed up as she was. Anyway, when she met her new roommate Ellie and started hanging out with her and her friends, she started to open up unconsciously... and then suddenly, her panic attacks are coming back. I was so proud of Joss when she finally acknowledged that she needed help, that's the first step in healing. However, despite the treatment she's getting, she's still stubborn and never listens. She annoys me at times, but I have to remind myself that she have unresolved issues. Braden on the other hand was amazing. Okay, he was cocky and over confident but it fits his character well. He's probably a long lost cousin of Christian Grey or Gideon Cross. LOL! He's a great brother to Ellie, a loyal friend to Adam, and an awesome friend-with-benefits to Joss. I have to mention how sweet Elli was in this story...I'm glad that she and Adam got their HEA too! So, yep I did enjoy reading this book! It was intense and emotional. If you're game to read an angsty and steamy contemporary romance, this is perfect for you!

** spoiler alert ** 4.5 stars. This is the second Jessica Sorensen novel I've read and I am now a fan. I really enjoyed The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden! "In the existence of our lives, there is a single coincidence that brings us together and for a moment, our hearts beat as one." Callie is a social outcast after an unfortunate incident on her 12th birthday which made her cut her hair short and began losing weight. She doesn't have friends, doesn't go to parties, and prefers to be alone. She's basically invisible. 2 days before she leaves for summer classes in College, she met Kayden on his graduation party. Kayden was a complete opposite of her, he was a popular football player and sorrounded with equally popular people. Who would've thought that the strong athlete needs help, and that Callie will be the one who will do the saving? After the "saving" incident, they went on their separate ways but neither forgot what happened that night. Destiny brought them back together after 4 months, and later developed an emotional bond that neither of them expected. Likes: The POV! The his/her POV made it easier for me to relate to the characters and at the same time understand their emotion about certain situations. I loved the characters, both the main and supporting ones. Callie and Kayden both have demons that keeps them awake at night and makes them react in an abnormal way when they are exposed to their triggers (Callie purges and Kayden cuts himself). Seth, who Callie met in College, also have a troubled past. He and Callie became fast friends and each other's confidante. Together they fought their demons and help each other move on with their lives through their "list". Kayden on the other hand have Luke. He is Kayden's best friend since they were children and later became good friends with Seth and Callie. I liked their little group, even though the story revolved with Callie and Kayden, we also get a glimpse of Seth and Luke's personal issues. Of course I also loved the "list" Seth and Callie made, it was creative and very inspiring. Dislikes: Just like the rest of the peeps who read the book, I hated the way it ended. It was pure torture! I wish there was a warning in the blurb that says: "Hey this book is awesome but it ends with a cliffhanger!", but of course no one will do that. So, If you're reading this review and haven't read the book yet, consider yourself warned. The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden ends with a cliffhanger. I suggest you wait for the next book to come out if you don't want to keep guessing and waiting about what happens next. LOL! I recommend this book to those who love New Adult/ College Age books that deals with serious issues such as rape and abuse. I can't wait to read Book 2!

This is a short story about Kami's summer before she finally met her so-called imaginary friend Jared Lynburn. I loved Unspoken and I was thrilled when I found out that there is a prequel for Unspoken. What made it even better is that it's free! Anyway, the book was written from the cricket coach' (Liz) POV. Though it was short, the story is still funny and entertaining. I liked how the characters were described in this book. Liz described Angela as "intimidatingly and unquestionably beautiful" and Kami was described as the "goofy sidekick". It's good to see Angela's soft side from time to time... (view spoiler)[Kami's obaasan (Japanese for grandmother) died...though it's hard for Angela to show her affection, she still tried to console her grieving friend. (hide spoiler)] Kami is funny as usual. Her words and actions cracked me up. Like when she broke up with Rusty's friend, Claud she said: "We broke up. He came to see me a couple of times at the house, and it didn't go well, and . . . I think we broke up. He stopped calling me, and I stopped calling him and stopped wanting him to call. It was all a bit anticlimactic. I was kind of hoping my first breakup would involve me slapping someone in the face with a napkin and pouring red wine over their head." How can I not like this kid?!? LOL! I also want to mention how amazing Rusty is. He's such a great brother to Angela and even to Kami. I can't wait to read Untold!!!

** spoiler alert ** 5 Stars! Thank you Ms. Hoover for another amazing book! I loved Slammed and POR and you just made a grand slam with Hopeless. What a way to end the year! The story was written in Sky's POV. Sky is a 17 year-old home schooled girl who wants to live her life outside the boundaries of her home. They don't have TV, internet access, a telephone or cellphones at home. Desperate to experience the life of a normal teenager, Sky and her bestfriend Six, begged her adoptive mother to allow her to go to a public school for her senior year. Her mother, Karen, later gave in. However, Six was accepted for a foreign exchange program that's why Sky finds herself alone on her first day in a public school. She was immediately subjected to the reality that is high school, bullies and all. Despite the awful day, she met Breckin who will later be her very bestest friend ever in the whole wide world. And then there was Dean Holder, the guy who will later rock her world. Likes: EVERYTHING! The writing was amazing. Even though the topic is serious, we still find humor weaved in the story. It was easy to fall in love with the characters. Sky was a very strong individual who doesn't give a shit with what other people say. She loves to read (which made me like her even more), have a sense of humor and a fiercely loyal friend. She's a good person despite the fact that she was labeled as a slut in school (she's actually a "non-slut" slut). Holder was probably one of the sweetest fictional character I've ever known. When I read the flashback chapters, oh man, I immediately loved the young Holder! His small gestures (referring to the pinky- holding thing), his dimples, *sigh* his ego deflating texts, LOL (it means laughed out loud Sky, not lots of love, haha!)--- Holder is simply amazing. I loved the chemistry between Sky and Holder. Their first "non-kissing" kiss (LOL, that was confusing huh?) was intense and really hot! They are just perfect for each other. I also loved Breckin--the gay Mormon because he's funny, Six (or Seven)-- Sky's rebellious next-door best friend because she's hilarious and a great friend; and of course, Karen--she's the most selfless character in this book. I cried when I learned the truth about her. I also liked the twists in the story. Ms. Hoover did not reveal the big secret one time, she unfolds it one by one---it'll make you want to read more and at the same time wish for the story not to end. Dislikes: None. I just wish we learned more about Six (or Seven), because she's a very interesting character...unless Ms. Hoover have other plans for her character...like, a companion novel... maybe? *fingers crossed* "You can't get mad at a real ending. Some of them are ugly. It's the fake happily ever afters that should piss you off." This book is dark, deep, funny at times, bitter-sweet, tragic, romantic, and inspirational. Prepare for an emotional roller coaster ride! P.S. I did watch The Jerk yesterday, LOL! The film is 33 years old btw. P.P.S. I'm not kidding about Six' story. I'll die a happy woman If Ms. Hoover will make her a book. Hopeless is a MUST read!

Whew, this book is freaking brilliant! I heard a lot of good things about this book but I never really listened to them because the age gap between the main characters truly bothered me. However, when I finally read it a few days ago, all my reservations flew out of the window and I just enjoyed every chapter of this book. It was well written, the characters were admirable and the story line was amazing, I can't even jskdahfjshdfjhdsgaskdjfhs... The story starts with Anna retelling the events before the crash. She's an English teacher and works as a tutor during summer. On this particular summer, she was hired by the Callahan's to tutor their cancer-survivor son T.J. in Maldives. Since she is having relationship problems and needs to get away from her partner (John) for a while to clear her mind, she accepted the job. She's 30 years old at the time. T.J. Callahan was supposed to be in Maldives with his family, but he asked to stay behind to party with his friend Ben and travel later with his tutor. He was only 16 year old and he hates to spend the summer away from his friends, but her parents have other plans... Who would've thought that this trip will change their lives? After their pilot suffered a heart attack, their plane crashed in the ocean and were later thrown by the waves into an island. With no one to rescue them, they only have two options: learn to survive or die. If you were stranded on a deserted island what three items would you bring? OMG... don't... nope, I'm not going to answer that one, because I.WILL.NOT.SURVIVE. No matter how many things I bring, I don't think I will survive in an island alone for 4 freaking years like T.J. and Anna did. Well, maybe if I bring someone along... hmmm... still, the answer is a big NO! lol Anyway, going back to the book, I have no words to express how much I loved this book. It has everything I want in a story, the drama, suspense, romance and a little shark action. LOL! I'm amazed with the characters, specially with T.J. Callahan! When they were on the island, I thought Anna will be the one "in charge" because she's older and wiser but T.J. surprised the heck out of me. He matured and adapted to his environment quickly. As for Anna, well, like what I've said I wasn't thrilled about the 13 years gap between her and T.J. but I couldn't really judge her. Their experience changed both of them. How can I not root for them to be together after what they've been through?!? This is definitely one of my top reads for this year, highly recommended for romance and new adult book readers. and YES, breadfruit have Vitamin C Anna, no scurvy for you and T.J.!

3.5 stars. Jenna is a popular YA author and her agent wants her character to have her first kiss. Jenna was too busy with her career that she doesn't have a time for her social life. Now, she have to find someone whom she can use as a subject for research. She called her friend Lisbeth for help and they both went out to find the man for Jenna's kissing research. This was such a cute read. Though it was short, it has the right amount of romance and humor. I'm looking forward to read Ms. Quinn's future novels!

This was a quick read for me. I have read a lot of New Adult books recently and this one is not very memorable. It was okay, I guess... Anyway, I wish Briana made Colin sweat a little.(view spoiler)[She was so mad when they broke up and promised him that he will never get a second chance, and then when he came back a few years later, it seems like Briana's hurt and bitterness were forgotten. Everything happened so fast. One moment she's avoiding him and the next she's with him! (hide spoiler)] I'm still interested in reading Nicole's story though.

** spoiler alert ** 3.5 stars. This book is sweet inside and out! What's sweeter than the ice cream on this cover??? and Patrick...he's such a sweet guy! Elyse hates Valentine's Day, because a year ago, on that very same day she was betrayed by the two people she loved. She caught her best friend and boyfriend cheating on her! Now, she is working for a gift/card store with her new friend Dina and seriously annoyed by the singing Cupid that every customer seemed to love. After her last relationship, she vowed not to be involved with anyone for a while and decided to focus in school and work. Dina, on the other hand, can't seem to get over her ex-boyfriend. Elyse wants to help her friend to forget her ex, so when a cute guy came in the store, she believe that she just found the perfect distraction for Dina. The cute guy---Patrick have a mind and feelings of his own, and he's on a mission to show Elyse that he's nothing like her ex-boyfriend! Elyse was a little annoying, however, I understand where she is coming from. I guess if you were betrayed and got hurt, your initial reaction is to protect yourself. You'll be scared to take risks and you tend to push people away. It's also harder to trust and open up to people. That's what Elyse was doing in this story. When she and her mom moved because of financial reasons (this is right after "the break-up"), she never made friends in her new school, aside from Dina. That's why when she noticed Patrick's advances, she immediately shut him out. I just love Patrick. He's too good to be true! He's sweet and thoughtful, and I totally hate Elyse now for having him. LOL! I liked the story and the characters,the book made me smile despite my sickness. This book is perfect for people who wants to read light-hearted teen romance novels. Now I'm off to find MY Patrick! =D

** spoiler alert ** Another fun read from Ms Evanovich! Diesel and Lizzy's new assignment is to find the next SALIGIA stone which is Luxuria also known as the "lust stone". Of course Wulf and his crazy assistant Hatchett is also looking for the same stone, but there's a new player in the mix---Anarchy. There was a lot of action that occured in this book than in Wicked Appetite. As always, Glo and the Carl's antics made me laugh. I'm glad that this two characters were used in finding the clues that lead Diesel and Lizzy closer to the Luxuria stone. I was surprised that Carl was the "innocent" one when he loves flipping people off. LOL! I really enjoyed their scavenger hunt. The Hatchett-Glo love team was hilarious. I just wish that it was Diesel or Wulf who got affected by the Luxuria and not Hatchet. Morty and his spoon bending ability was funny too! I think my favorite addition in this book is the exploding cars! LOL. I still want to know more about Wulf, It seems like he's really not that bad. I hope we get to know him better in the next book! I had fun reading this book. Even though I was feeling under the weather, this book kept me well entertained and awake all through out my work shift. Recommended for people who are looking for something light and funny book to read.

** spoiler alert ** 3.5 stars I liked it! The story is original and it's well written. I find Jane a very likable character, she's smart and confident. However, I just don't get what she liked so much about Elton, he's so not worth it! The other characters are not so memorable. Her best friend for example, her character is flat. I didn't learn much about her to be sad or frustrated when she supposedly lost her soul to Lanalee. I liked Owen though, even if he's more than a hundred years old, he's still charming and swoon worthy. Though I liked the idea of him and Jane fighting demons together, I just wished they had more time getting to know each other before they decided to be boyfriend-girlfriend. Now my question is: why there isn't a sequel for Devilish? This was a quick and entertaining read. I recommend it for YA paranormal fans who are looking for something light and unpredictable read.