1. Challenger Deep - Neal Shusterman
-I heard about this one this summer and it sounded super interesting to me, but I only just saw it in the store while Christmas shopping and well oops.
2. Isla and the Happily Ever After -Stephanie Perkins
-I now have the last book in this trilogy and it makes me super happy. I will read them all very soon, hopefully.
3. Wandering Star - Romina Russell
-I have the first book, Zodiac, and I haven't read it yet but I saw this one and I wanted to get it in hardcover so they match. Also, I got it like four days early because my Chapters has no idea when books are released. (This is the second time this has happened.)
4. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Seth Grahame-Smith
-been wanting this for so long but I've never seen if so I had to grab it when I did. And it was the only copy they had.
5. I'll Give you the Sun - Jandy Nelson
-finally saw it in paperback so I went for it.
6. Deadly Class, Vol. 1: Reagan Youth - Rick Remender
-I'm trying to get into graphic novels, so I've been buying some...
--PS I also got the second and third volume of this however I'm too lazy to add them to the numbers and change everything around. This is kind of like an after note after I made the list.--
7. Low, Vol. 2: Before the Dawn Burns Us - Rick Remender
-and another one...
8. Saga, Vol. 2 - Brian K. Vaughan
-and another one...
9. Saga, Vol. 3 - Brian K. Vaughan
-and another one...
10. Sapphire Blue - Kersten Gier
-a sequel to a book I haven't read yet... oops...
11. The Exiled Queen - Cinda Williams Chima
-its a sequel to a book I still haven't started. I'm good at buying sequels before reading the first book.
12. Heir of Fire - Sarah J. Mass
-hey look it's this series everyone is talking about. I still need to start this...
13. Eldest - Christopher Paolini
-sequel to Eragon, going to finally get into this...
14. Nimona - Noelle Stevenson
-oh look, another one.
For Christmas I got three books from two of my bestest friends!
1. The Wrath and the Dawn - Renee Ahdieh
-I've actually been wanting this forever.
2. The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern
- same
3. Unforgiven - Lauren Kate
-so this is actually book five in a series that I own the first book to, however I tried to read it so long ago and couldn't get past like the fifth chapter or something weird because I hated the main character. But I'm going to try reading it again just so I can put this book to good use because it looks pretty and one of my best friends bought it for me. Sorry that was a long explanation.
On the day after boxing day I went a little crazy....
1. Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugo
-I've heard so many good things about this series and I want to see if all the good things are true.
2. Crossed - Ally Condie
-sequel to a book I already have but haven't read yet, look at me go.
3. Hollow City - Ransom Riggs
- same
4. Blue Lily, Blue Lily - Maggie Stiefvater
- same
5. Sanctum - Madeleine Roux
- same
6. Spell Bound
and
7. Demonglass - Rachel Hawkins
--same and same...
December 31, 2015
December 27, 2015
17. The Pirates Wish - Cassandra Rose Clarke
The Pirates Wish by Cassandra Rose Clarke is just as amazing as the one before.
Despite the lack of (admitting to herself) romance in the first book, this second book has no lack of heartfelt moments.
Still with the same goals in mind but with a little twist, the two main characters in this book fall for each other and stay connected while knowing their time together isn't forever.
Background characters (can't remember their names) who happen to be in love is an amazing side story and I kind of wish Cassandra would write a Novella or something along those lines about these two characters. I find their relationship very interesting and I could only hope for good things to come for them in their future (together).
Also the cover is equally as pretty.
(Just had to add that in there.)
This book progressed much faster than the first (in my opinion) and I loved every second of it. Some dreams came through and my OTP worked things out. Everything in me was screaming for more (still is).
Again, my book hangover for this book lasted probably three months or longer. Longest book hangover I've ever had in my life.
This is probably my favourite duology in the world. I honestly don't think that any other two books could measure up in my mind. I recommend everyone to read this because it's just so good.
Character development on point. (Just saying.) Learning how to operate a pirate ship and accepting oneself as we are. My OTP grows up so fast (tear).
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
Despite the lack of (admitting to herself) romance in the first book, this second book has no lack of heartfelt moments.
Still with the same goals in mind but with a little twist, the two main characters in this book fall for each other and stay connected while knowing their time together isn't forever.
Background characters (can't remember their names) who happen to be in love is an amazing side story and I kind of wish Cassandra would write a Novella or something along those lines about these two characters. I find their relationship very interesting and I could only hope for good things to come for them in their future (together).
Also the cover is equally as pretty.
(Just had to add that in there.)
This book progressed much faster than the first (in my opinion) and I loved every second of it. Some dreams came through and my OTP worked things out. Everything in me was screaming for more (still is).
Again, my book hangover for this book lasted probably three months or longer. Longest book hangover I've ever had in my life.
This is probably my favourite duology in the world. I honestly don't think that any other two books could measure up in my mind. I recommend everyone to read this because it's just so good.
Character development on point. (Just saying.) Learning how to operate a pirate ship and accepting oneself as we are. My OTP grows up so fast (tear).
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
December 20, 2015
16. Frostbite - Richelle Mead
Frostbite by Richelle Mead is the second book in the Vampire Academy series and is also my favourite at the moment. (This might change as I read the last three books.)
There was just something about this book.
It might have been about the things Rose loses or maybe about the things she gains. And if you don't think she gains anything at the end of this book then you are wrong. She gained more than one thing and you know it.
Though her losses are great, she is Rose Hathaway, she may take time to recover but she's strong and she can do it.
This book was amazing and fun and introduced a new character that I have come to enjoy in the third book but lets stick with how I felt about him here. Basically I didn't like him. Mostly because Rose didn't like him.
You know who I'm talking about.
This book made me cry and as you should know by now, I love books that make me cry. It shows that these books can give me real emotions and that I fall for them in my heart. It shows that I really do care for the characters and think of them as real people rather than just figments of someone else's imagination.
I cried hard.
Mostly because I finished this book within a day, maybe the emotions were all too much, but I really did love it. Every part of it. Which is hard for me because I'm a really picky book reader.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
There was just something about this book.
It might have been about the things Rose loses or maybe about the things she gains. And if you don't think she gains anything at the end of this book then you are wrong. She gained more than one thing and you know it.
Though her losses are great, she is Rose Hathaway, she may take time to recover but she's strong and she can do it.
This book was amazing and fun and introduced a new character that I have come to enjoy in the third book but lets stick with how I felt about him here. Basically I didn't like him. Mostly because Rose didn't like him.
You know who I'm talking about.
This book made me cry and as you should know by now, I love books that make me cry. It shows that these books can give me real emotions and that I fall for them in my heart. It shows that I really do care for the characters and think of them as real people rather than just figments of someone else's imagination.
I cried hard.
Mostly because I finished this book within a day, maybe the emotions were all too much, but I really did love it. Every part of it. Which is hard for me because I'm a really picky book reader.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
December 13, 2015
15. Girl Online - Zoe Sugg (Zoella)
Girl Online by Zoe Sugg is cute and a breath of fresh air from my regular fantasy reads.
I read this book while in college and finished it within 24 hours of purchasing it on the day it came out. Don't judge, I was pretty excited.
The book was cute and reassuring. As someone who suffers from anxiety, it was nice to know that someone out there has these exact feelings.
I don't care about that whole ghost writer thing or not. This book was good. That's that. Done. Finished.
I gave it a 4 star rating on goodreads, well more like a 4.25 in all honesty.
I really, really enjoyed reading this book. It made me feel happy inside and it's definitely on my re-read list for the future.
I don't care what anyone else thinks of it.
This book also was kind of like a fan fiction for the boy Noah even though Penny didn't know that at first. And as the second book comes out, I'll be reading it the same day again. (Probably read it before this post goes up.)
If you didn't like it, or don't want to read it, that's perfectly fine. Do whatever you want to do.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
I read this book while in college and finished it within 24 hours of purchasing it on the day it came out. Don't judge, I was pretty excited.
The book was cute and reassuring. As someone who suffers from anxiety, it was nice to know that someone out there has these exact feelings.
I don't care about that whole ghost writer thing or not. This book was good. That's that. Done. Finished.
I gave it a 4 star rating on goodreads, well more like a 4.25 in all honesty.
I really, really enjoyed reading this book. It made me feel happy inside and it's definitely on my re-read list for the future.
I don't care what anyone else thinks of it.
This book also was kind of like a fan fiction for the boy Noah even though Penny didn't know that at first. And as the second book comes out, I'll be reading it the same day again. (Probably read it before this post goes up.)
If you didn't like it, or don't want to read it, that's perfectly fine. Do whatever you want to do.
(Excuse 'The Pointless Book' I bought them on the same day.)
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
December 6, 2015
14. The Chaos of Stars - Kiersten White
The Chaos of Stars by Kiersten White is nothing what you expect it to be.
There are some good romantic lines in there that are worthy of noticing but this book just didn't cut it for me.
I learned a lot more about Egyptian Gods and Goddess' which I really enjoyed but the bulk of this story made me want to stop so many times.
The main character is super sarcastic all the freaking time that I seriously wanted to punch her in the face. Most of the time she would think one way and make her actions go completely the opposite way. It was so painful to read.
Around page... 272 it got super interesting with the Greek family they added in. I kind of saw it coming but I really liked having that bit in there.
Then the climax came and it lasted less than a page and ended without, well, really anything special. It kind of just happened then nothing afterwards.
This idea had so much potential and could have been so much better.
Seriously, just because your parents have been around for a million years does not mean they don't understand sarcasm. In fact, they should be better at pointing it out since they are GODS after all. They would be so much smarter than this author makes them. Even after having hundreds of children go through the teen years, they should be experts at this kind of thing!
I gave this 3 stars on goodreads although its more like a 2.5 star rating. I wanted this book to be so good but it was just, well I was relieved to finally finish it. Words cannot describe how disappointed I was with the entirety of his book.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
There are some good romantic lines in there that are worthy of noticing but this book just didn't cut it for me.
I learned a lot more about Egyptian Gods and Goddess' which I really enjoyed but the bulk of this story made me want to stop so many times.
The main character is super sarcastic all the freaking time that I seriously wanted to punch her in the face. Most of the time she would think one way and make her actions go completely the opposite way. It was so painful to read.
Around page... 272 it got super interesting with the Greek family they added in. I kind of saw it coming but I really liked having that bit in there.
Then the climax came and it lasted less than a page and ended without, well, really anything special. It kind of just happened then nothing afterwards.
This idea had so much potential and could have been so much better.
Seriously, just because your parents have been around for a million years does not mean they don't understand sarcasm. In fact, they should be better at pointing it out since they are GODS after all. They would be so much smarter than this author makes them. Even after having hundreds of children go through the teen years, they should be experts at this kind of thing!
I gave this 3 stars on goodreads although its more like a 2.5 star rating. I wanted this book to be so good but it was just, well I was relieved to finally finish it. Words cannot describe how disappointed I was with the entirety of his book.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
December 1, 2015
November Wrap-Up and December TBR
I read very less books (I know it doesn't make sense) than I had hoped in November. I mean I already had a small goal in mind because it is November and that means NaNoWriMo. So I was writing a LOT more than I was reading. But I did get some books read, and here they are;
1. Username Evie - Joe Sugg
-its a graphic novel and finally came out in Canada this month and also is in paperback rather than hardcover which is really weird because it's hardcover literally everywhere else. But I loved it so much!!
And that's it. I'm not going to lie to you.
Here are books that I've started but not yet finished:
1. Spirit Bound - Richelle Mead
-yea, still not finished.
2. I Hunt Killers - Barry Lyga
-to be honest, I haven't touched this book since Halloween
3. Debutantes - Corra Harrison
-only about three chapters in. Still don't know if its worth continuing for me.
4. Life and Death - Stephanie Meyer
-I've read the prologue, does that count as started reading?
And now for the books I plan on reading through December!
(Some you have seen from my previous TBR)
1.The Martian - Andy Weir
-I plan on starting this once I finish Spirit Bound.
2. The 5th Wave - Rick Yancey
-I plan on starting this once I finish Debutantes and I Hunt Killers. (I also said last month that I started it but I actually didn't. I just picked it up a few times but put it down without opening it up.)
3. Last Sacrifice - Richelle Mead
-Probably will start around the same time I start The 5th Wave.
4. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs
-I will start this once I finish Life and Death
5. Rebel Belle - Rachel Hawkins
-I'm probably going to start this when I finish The Martian
6. Etiquette and Espionage - Gail Carriger
-Probably going to start this when I finish The 5th Wave.
7. The Iron King - Julie Kagawa
-I'll probably just pick this up whenever I feel like it. Just at random.
8. Cinder - Marissa Meyer
-Whenever I am not reading four books at a time.
9. The Darkest Powers Trilogy - Kelley Armstrong
-this is actually a re-read for me. I own all three books bound together so it will be like reading one book instead of three. I'm going to read this over my Christmas break while I'm at the lake so I can have more than one book without actually having to worry about having more than one book.
1. Username Evie - Joe Sugg
-its a graphic novel and finally came out in Canada this month and also is in paperback rather than hardcover which is really weird because it's hardcover literally everywhere else. But I loved it so much!!
And that's it. I'm not going to lie to you.
Here are books that I've started but not yet finished:
1. Spirit Bound - Richelle Mead
-yea, still not finished.
2. I Hunt Killers - Barry Lyga
-to be honest, I haven't touched this book since Halloween
3. Debutantes - Corra Harrison
-only about three chapters in. Still don't know if its worth continuing for me.
4. Life and Death - Stephanie Meyer
-I've read the prologue, does that count as started reading?
And now for the books I plan on reading through December!
(Some you have seen from my previous TBR)
1.The Martian - Andy Weir
-I plan on starting this once I finish Spirit Bound.
2. The 5th Wave - Rick Yancey
-I plan on starting this once I finish Debutantes and I Hunt Killers. (I also said last month that I started it but I actually didn't. I just picked it up a few times but put it down without opening it up.)
3. Last Sacrifice - Richelle Mead
-Probably will start around the same time I start The 5th Wave.
4. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs
-I will start this once I finish Life and Death
5. Rebel Belle - Rachel Hawkins
-I'm probably going to start this when I finish The Martian
6. Etiquette and Espionage - Gail Carriger
-Probably going to start this when I finish The 5th Wave.
7. The Iron King - Julie Kagawa
-I'll probably just pick this up whenever I feel like it. Just at random.
8. Cinder - Marissa Meyer
-Whenever I am not reading four books at a time.
9. The Darkest Powers Trilogy - Kelley Armstrong
-this is actually a re-read for me. I own all three books bound together so it will be like reading one book instead of three. I'm going to read this over my Christmas break while I'm at the lake so I can have more than one book without actually having to worry about having more than one book.
November 30, 2015
November Haul
1. Carry On - Rainbow Rowell
-I caved and bought it.
2. Super Mutant Ninja Academy
-I've actually been wanting this one for quite a while and I'm really excited to read it!
3. Graceling
-also been wanting for quite a while!
4. The Haunting of Sunshine Girl
-I'm super into horror books always.
5. Reboot
-been looking at it for a couple months, so I finally caved.
6. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
and
7. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
and
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
-now I have the whole series, and so now I can finally read them. I think this has been a long time coming.
9. Ruby Red - Kerstin Gier
-I'm always a sucker for time travel
10. An Ember in the Ashes - Sabaa Tahir
-I've heard great things, so I had to see them for myself.
11. A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Mass
-a re-telling of my favourite Disney Princess story?? Yes please!!
12.The Rest of Us Just Live Here - Patrick Ness
-this one sounds so good and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it
13. Bitten - Kelley Armstrong
and
14. Stolen - Kelley Armstrong
and
15. Dime Store Magic - Kelley Armstrong
-Kelley Armstrong is one of my faves and I've heard about the show 'Bitten' and I have been wanting to read these books forever it feels like.
16. I purchased three graphic novels. 'Saga' 'Ody-c' and 'Low'.
17. The Haunting of Sunshine Girl - Paige McKenzie
-been on my to-buy list for so long.
18. This Kiss of Deception - Mary E. Person
-same as above.
19. Avatar the Last Airbender; The Promise
-do not judge me like the cashier did.
20. The Assassin's blade - Sarah J. Mass
-the novellas for the Throne of Glass series that everyone raves about!!
21. Crown of Midnight - Sarah J. Mass
-the second book in that same series that I still have yet to read... oops.
22. The Queen of Zombie Hearts - Gena Showalter
-second book in this series. My cousin is borrowing the first book of mine so I haven't read it yet.
23. Through the Zombie Glass - Gena Showalter
-third book in that series, still need to read the first one.
24. Lola and the Boy Next Door - Stephanie Perkins
-second book, still haven't even read the first one. Oops.
25. The Dream Thieves - Maggie Stiefvater
-same...
26. Ten Thousand Skies Above You - Claudia Gray
-also same... I'm really bad about this.
27. Username Evie - Joe Sugg
-finally came out in Canada, had to get it. Read it in a day, I'll chat more about it in time.
28. Unspoken - Sarah Rees Brennan
-it caught my eye and I've never actually seen it in the store before.
29. The Infinite Sea - Rick Yancey
-to read after I read The 5th Wave
30. Night World (Fist binding of the first three books) - L.J. Smith
-I have the second binding but I can't exactly read it until I read this one first. Haha.
-I caved and bought it.
2. Super Mutant Ninja Academy
-I've actually been wanting this one for quite a while and I'm really excited to read it!
3. Graceling
-also been wanting for quite a while!
4. The Haunting of Sunshine Girl
-I'm super into horror books always.
5. Reboot
-been looking at it for a couple months, so I finally caved.
6. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
and
7. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
and
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
-now I have the whole series, and so now I can finally read them. I think this has been a long time coming.
9. Ruby Red - Kerstin Gier
-I'm always a sucker for time travel
10. An Ember in the Ashes - Sabaa Tahir
-I've heard great things, so I had to see them for myself.
11. A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Mass
-a re-telling of my favourite Disney Princess story?? Yes please!!
12.The Rest of Us Just Live Here - Patrick Ness
-this one sounds so good and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it
13. Bitten - Kelley Armstrong
and
14. Stolen - Kelley Armstrong
and
15. Dime Store Magic - Kelley Armstrong
-Kelley Armstrong is one of my faves and I've heard about the show 'Bitten' and I have been wanting to read these books forever it feels like.
16. I purchased three graphic novels. 'Saga' 'Ody-c' and 'Low'.
17. The Haunting of Sunshine Girl - Paige McKenzie
-been on my to-buy list for so long.
18. This Kiss of Deception - Mary E. Person
-same as above.
19. Avatar the Last Airbender; The Promise
-do not judge me like the cashier did.
20. The Assassin's blade - Sarah J. Mass
-the novellas for the Throne of Glass series that everyone raves about!!
21. Crown of Midnight - Sarah J. Mass
-the second book in that same series that I still have yet to read... oops.
22. The Queen of Zombie Hearts - Gena Showalter
-second book in this series. My cousin is borrowing the first book of mine so I haven't read it yet.
23. Through the Zombie Glass - Gena Showalter
-third book in that series, still need to read the first one.
24. Lola and the Boy Next Door - Stephanie Perkins
-second book, still haven't even read the first one. Oops.
25. The Dream Thieves - Maggie Stiefvater
-same...
26. Ten Thousand Skies Above You - Claudia Gray
-also same... I'm really bad about this.
27. Username Evie - Joe Sugg
-finally came out in Canada, had to get it. Read it in a day, I'll chat more about it in time.
28. Unspoken - Sarah Rees Brennan
-it caught my eye and I've never actually seen it in the store before.
29. The Infinite Sea - Rick Yancey
-to read after I read The 5th Wave
30. Night World (Fist binding of the first three books) - L.J. Smith
-I have the second binding but I can't exactly read it until I read this one first. Haha.
November 29, 2015
13. Girl of Nightmares - Kendare Blake
Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake is the second instalment of the Anna Dressed in Blood duology.
I was so excited to get to read this book when I found out there was a second one.
I started reading, it had everything I loved from the first book. A male's point of view, red print instead of black, and killing ghosts.
However as the book went on I found myself more wanting to finish it just to get it over and done with rather than wanting to continue reading it to figure out what's going to happen. It didn't suck me in like the first one nor did it really keep my attention like the first one did.
It was not a terrible book and I did not hate it, I just felt bored reading it.
Some parts were very interesting and not what I was expecting, which is why I probably kept reading. But the book as a whole felt very dry to me for some reason.
Maybe I just wanted to love it so much that I jinxed myself.
For this reason this book only got a 4 star rating on my goodreads whereas the previous book was given a 5 star rating.
Although, I did really like this cover over the first one.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
I was so excited to get to read this book when I found out there was a second one.
I started reading, it had everything I loved from the first book. A male's point of view, red print instead of black, and killing ghosts.
However as the book went on I found myself more wanting to finish it just to get it over and done with rather than wanting to continue reading it to figure out what's going to happen. It didn't suck me in like the first one nor did it really keep my attention like the first one did.
It was not a terrible book and I did not hate it, I just felt bored reading it.
Some parts were very interesting and not what I was expecting, which is why I probably kept reading. But the book as a whole felt very dry to me for some reason.
Maybe I just wanted to love it so much that I jinxed myself.
For this reason this book only got a 4 star rating on my goodreads whereas the previous book was given a 5 star rating.
Although, I did really like this cover over the first one.
(Ignore the candles.)
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
November 22, 2015
12. Tiger's Curse - Colleen houck
Tiger's Curse by Colleen houck is everything I never knew I needed and wanted in a series.
This series I will talk about as a whole because I read all four books in the matter of about five days before I started college.
My aunt had actually said to me after I bought the second book that I should calm down. And when I went in looking for the fourth book and they only had it in hardcover she told me I should wait but I just couldn't.
This series follows a girl named Kelsey who gets a job at a circus for a couple weeks in the summer and finds herself pretty much obsessed with the white tiger they have. Well, tigers are already my favourite animal but when she's invited to bring the tiger back to India to bring it to a nature reserve, thing get a bit more difficult.
She has found herself in the middle of a curse that she needs to help break by collecting different items that are scattered everywhere. There is so much research done for these books that I couldn't even imagine how long it took Colleen to write these.
And just when you think it can't get any better, it goes ahead and surprises you.
Especially the last book, that was filled with a bunch of plot twists that I couldn't see coming. I mean maybe if my brother read these books he might see it but that's because he's my brother and he sucks.
I gave every book five stars and added them to my favourites because I loved them so much.
I plan on re-reading them as soon as I get through my ever growing pile of TBR books.
So hopefully soon.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
This series I will talk about as a whole because I read all four books in the matter of about five days before I started college.
My aunt had actually said to me after I bought the second book that I should calm down. And when I went in looking for the fourth book and they only had it in hardcover she told me I should wait but I just couldn't.
This series follows a girl named Kelsey who gets a job at a circus for a couple weeks in the summer and finds herself pretty much obsessed with the white tiger they have. Well, tigers are already my favourite animal but when she's invited to bring the tiger back to India to bring it to a nature reserve, thing get a bit more difficult.
She has found herself in the middle of a curse that she needs to help break by collecting different items that are scattered everywhere. There is so much research done for these books that I couldn't even imagine how long it took Colleen to write these.
And just when you think it can't get any better, it goes ahead and surprises you.
Especially the last book, that was filled with a bunch of plot twists that I couldn't see coming. I mean maybe if my brother read these books he might see it but that's because he's my brother and he sucks.
I gave every book five stars and added them to my favourites because I loved them so much.
I plan on re-reading them as soon as I get through my ever growing pile of TBR books.
So hopefully soon.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
November 15, 2015
11. If I Stay - Gayle Forman
If I Stay by Gayle Forman is one of those obvious cry like you mean it books.
I'll admit, I saw the movie first. Late one night while drinking with my friend and we cried the whole time because Adam and Mia had instantly become out OTP for life. They are just so cute together it's perfection.
Even in the book their history of dating made me want something similar. Well except for the whole other part of the book.
This book is half in the present where Mia and her family were in a car accident and half of her life. Like when she and Adam went on their first date and when she saw her brother being born.
It made me cry several times, so if you don't like to cry during books then don't read this one because though it is a very happy and cute book, it is equally sad and devastating.
Though I have the second book and haven't read it yet, I'm very nervous to read it. If you have hear about this duology before then you would know why but if you haven't then I won't spoil it for you. All I do know is that this book made me cry harder than I cried while reading 'The Outsiders' in grade eight.
And I cried like a baby reading that one.
The parts I cried the most are when her grandpa talked to her, when her best friend talked to her, and when Adam talked to her. And the funniest part was when Adam got the one famous girl and her group of friends to try and break into the ICU.
Sorry if I spoiled it for you there. But I promise it's worth the read. Or you could just get drunk and watch the movie like I did.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
I'll admit, I saw the movie first. Late one night while drinking with my friend and we cried the whole time because Adam and Mia had instantly become out OTP for life. They are just so cute together it's perfection.
Even in the book their history of dating made me want something similar. Well except for the whole other part of the book.
This book is half in the present where Mia and her family were in a car accident and half of her life. Like when she and Adam went on their first date and when she saw her brother being born.
It made me cry several times, so if you don't like to cry during books then don't read this one because though it is a very happy and cute book, it is equally sad and devastating.
Though I have the second book and haven't read it yet, I'm very nervous to read it. If you have hear about this duology before then you would know why but if you haven't then I won't spoil it for you. All I do know is that this book made me cry harder than I cried while reading 'The Outsiders' in grade eight.
And I cried like a baby reading that one.
The parts I cried the most are when her grandpa talked to her, when her best friend talked to her, and when Adam talked to her. And the funniest part was when Adam got the one famous girl and her group of friends to try and break into the ICU.
Sorry if I spoiled it for you there. But I promise it's worth the read. Or you could just get drunk and watch the movie like I did.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
November 8, 2015
10. Of Poseidon - Anna banks
Of Poseidon by Anna Banks is surprisingly beautiful.
I just knew I was going to like this book, I didn't know I was going to love it.
To be honest I almost wanted to stop after the first few chapters because it seemed like it was going to be a sad and goreish book, but it wasn't. The main character Emma is strong and not just like physically, but mentally as well.
I realize that this book will not be for everyone even though I loved it so much I gave it 5 stars on goodreads.
It was a different kind of mermaid/Syrena book than I would have expected but it was amazing in my eyes nonetheless.
Though I had a little trouble at the end because it ends kind of on a cliffhanger that I really did see from the beginning but only brings up the issue right on the last line of the book. Which is a little frustrating so of course I go to get the next book the next day and well would you look at that. They didn't have the second or third book in stock.
So I waited quite a bit to see what happens afterwards.
My advice to you is if you fall in love with this book and know for a fact that you're going to read the next one then buy it while you're still halfway through the second.
Or that's going to be some serious suffering on your part. Trust me, I've been there.
I really do hope to read more mermaid books in the future, I just have got to find some because they seem pretty rare.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
I just knew I was going to like this book, I didn't know I was going to love it.
To be honest I almost wanted to stop after the first few chapters because it seemed like it was going to be a sad and goreish book, but it wasn't. The main character Emma is strong and not just like physically, but mentally as well.
I realize that this book will not be for everyone even though I loved it so much I gave it 5 stars on goodreads.
It was a different kind of mermaid/Syrena book than I would have expected but it was amazing in my eyes nonetheless.
Though I had a little trouble at the end because it ends kind of on a cliffhanger that I really did see from the beginning but only brings up the issue right on the last line of the book. Which is a little frustrating so of course I go to get the next book the next day and well would you look at that. They didn't have the second or third book in stock.
So I waited quite a bit to see what happens afterwards.
My advice to you is if you fall in love with this book and know for a fact that you're going to read the next one then buy it while you're still halfway through the second.
Or that's going to be some serious suffering on your part. Trust me, I've been there.
I really do hope to read more mermaid books in the future, I just have got to find some because they seem pretty rare.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
November 2, 2015
October Wrap-up and November TBR
October I managed to read 4.6 books (The .6 counts). Here's those books and a small blurb about what I thought about them. Promise it won't ruin my reviews.
1. The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion
-I actually didn't finish this one... but I have my reasons. Wasn't my type of book, even though it was quite enjoyable.
2. End of Days - Susan Ee
-LOVED IT! My favourite book in the series (obviously).
3. Girl Online On Tour - Zoe Sugg (Zoella)
-I needed this book in my life more than anyone understands.
4. The Gathering - Kelley Armstrong
-I fell in love with this book with-in the first chapter.
There was also a few books I started and didn't finish but will hopefully finish within the next few days.
1. Spirit Bound - Richelle Mead
-I only got a few chapters in but I still love it so much.
2. I Hunt Killers - Barry Lyga
-I had planned to start this on Halloween and finish it the same day but that really didn't happen.
3.Debutantes - Cora Harrison
-It feels like I've had this on my shelf forEVER.
4. The 5th Wave - Rick Yancey
-the movie is coming out soon and I need to read this book!!
In November my list to read is very short because November is NaNoWriMo time so a lot of my time is going to be spent writing rather than reading. But that's completely fine with me.
1. The Martian - Andy Weir
-I need to read this so I can see the movie!
2. Life and Death - Stephenie Meyer
-So that my boss can talk to me about it, haha don't ask.
3. Last Sacrifice - Richelle Mead
-its the last book in the Vampire Academy series!! I'm so excited to see how this whole thing ends.
4. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs
-This has also been on my shelf for so long and never been touched. It's time.
1. The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion
-I actually didn't finish this one... but I have my reasons. Wasn't my type of book, even though it was quite enjoyable.
2. End of Days - Susan Ee
-LOVED IT! My favourite book in the series (obviously).
3. Girl Online On Tour - Zoe Sugg (Zoella)
-I needed this book in my life more than anyone understands.
4. The Gathering - Kelley Armstrong
-I fell in love with this book with-in the first chapter.
There was also a few books I started and didn't finish but will hopefully finish within the next few days.
1. Spirit Bound - Richelle Mead
-I only got a few chapters in but I still love it so much.
2. I Hunt Killers - Barry Lyga
-I had planned to start this on Halloween and finish it the same day but that really didn't happen.
3.Debutantes - Cora Harrison
-It feels like I've had this on my shelf forEVER.
4. The 5th Wave - Rick Yancey
-the movie is coming out soon and I need to read this book!!
In November my list to read is very short because November is NaNoWriMo time so a lot of my time is going to be spent writing rather than reading. But that's completely fine with me.
1. The Martian - Andy Weir
-I need to read this so I can see the movie!
2. Life and Death - Stephenie Meyer
-So that my boss can talk to me about it, haha don't ask.
3. Last Sacrifice - Richelle Mead
-its the last book in the Vampire Academy series!! I'm so excited to see how this whole thing ends.
4. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs
-This has also been on my shelf for so long and never been touched. It's time.
November 1, 2015
9. Bad Girls Don't Die - Katie Alender
Bad Girls Don't Die by Katie Alender is the first horror book I read and it started my craving for more.
This book is filled with amazing things that kept me up at night. Creepy haunted dolls, check. Creepy sister, check. Old creepy house, check. Main character saves the day, check.
Although no one dies in this book (that I can remember, correct me if I'm wrong) it's still a pretty good thriller in my eyes. It brought me into the world of scary books and I haven't left since. At the end you may think everything is over but nope, there are two more books to look forward to.
I read this book so long ago, before the second book even hit shelves. I didn't even know there was going to be a second book but I bought it and I won't tell you anything about it. I'll save that for another day.
So I read this at least three or four years ago so it's very far back in my mind. But it was one of those books where you stay up till 3am to try and finish it because it's so scary that you don't know if you can sleep. And even after it you wonder if there are creepy ghosts watching you from the closet and you have to sleep with the light on.
And maybe, just maybe, your stuffed tiger sitting on your bookshelf is going to come to life and try to strangle you.
Yea, I was pretty freaked out after finishing it. I mean, it was my first horror book after all.
It got a five stars on goodreads from me, and added to my favourites list of course.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
This book is filled with amazing things that kept me up at night. Creepy haunted dolls, check. Creepy sister, check. Old creepy house, check. Main character saves the day, check.
Although no one dies in this book (that I can remember, correct me if I'm wrong) it's still a pretty good thriller in my eyes. It brought me into the world of scary books and I haven't left since. At the end you may think everything is over but nope, there are two more books to look forward to.
I read this book so long ago, before the second book even hit shelves. I didn't even know there was going to be a second book but I bought it and I won't tell you anything about it. I'll save that for another day.
So I read this at least three or four years ago so it's very far back in my mind. But it was one of those books where you stay up till 3am to try and finish it because it's so scary that you don't know if you can sleep. And even after it you wonder if there are creepy ghosts watching you from the closet and you have to sleep with the light on.
And maybe, just maybe, your stuffed tiger sitting on your bookshelf is going to come to life and try to strangle you.
Yea, I was pretty freaked out after finishing it. I mean, it was my first horror book after all.
It got a five stars on goodreads from me, and added to my favourites list of course.
(Creepy picture for a creepy book.)
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
October 30, 2015
October 2015 Book Haul
Books I purchased in October. (it's very embarrassing since I told myself at the beginning of the month I was on a book buying ban. However, Chapters has to go and have a bunch of crazy deals and I ended up buying way more books than I would have liked.)
I actually had to go back and check my Instagram to see which books I started to buy this month.
1. Life and Death - Stephenie Meyer
-how could I not buy this? Everyone's guilty pleasure that they will never admit to is Twilight. You know you enjoyed it a little bit or else you wouldn't have read all the books. See.
2. Possession - Elana Johnson
-it looks like a good read to me, I'm pretty interested in it for some weird reason.
3. The Martian - Andy Weir
-the movie for this book came out on the day before my birthday (I think) and I refuse to see the movie until I read the book first. I'm just weird like that.
4. Tape - Steven Camden
-I have never heard of this book before or seen it until they rearranged the Teen section at Chapters and I CANNOT wait to read this book. It sounds so good!
5. Once Every Never
and
6. Every Never After
by Lesley Livingston
- both looked good and they had both there so why not just get them at the same time?
7. Legacy of Kings - Eleanor Herman
-I actually go this as a birthday present from one of my best friends. So technically I didn't buy it. That's good, right?
8. Girl Online On Tour - Zoe Sugg (Zoella)
-Because I loved the first one so why not love the second one? (I loved the second one too.)
9. Me and Earl and The Dying Girl
-again, if I see a movie trailer that looks freaking awesome, I refuse to see the movie until I've read the book. Still gotta read the book, I know I'm a little behind.
10. Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban
also
11. the Goblet of Fire
you know these ones, everyone does.
-I hate to admit but I've never actually read these books. DO NOT say anything, I am collecting them so I CAN read them. They say that your first time reading them is a special thing so I'm waiting till the right time comes to read them. Also when I have all seven books.
12. The Raven Boys - Maggie Siefvater
-I've heard so many good things and I really want to read this series.
13. Eve & Adam - Michael Grant
-this one is really different and sounds super interesting. Plus I've never heard of it before so it caught my interest even more.
14. Just Ella - Margaret Peterson Haddix
-a re-telling of Cinderella and it looks pretty and is super short. All things I love.
15. Red Queen - Victoria Aveyard
-I have been wanting this one pretty much since it came out and I finally got it! Everyone always says such good things about it too!
16. The Winner's Curse - Marie Rutkoski
-this one has always caught my attention for some reason, so excited to dive into it soon! (hopefully)
17. Everything, Everything - Nicola Yoon
-this book sounds so good to me for some reason. I'm trying to read more contemporary (as you may be able to tell already) and this one sounds like it's just what I'm looking for.
18. I Hunt Killers - Barry Lyga
-someone suggested this to me like three months ago on Instagram though I never actually saw it in the store until just recently and I didn't hesitate to buy it.
19. Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins
-I actually bought this one back in September for my friend for her birthday, and I wanted a copy for myself. I wanted to read it so badly that I almost read her copy before giving it to her but I held back! And now I'm good because I have my own!
20. The Darkest Minds - Alexandra Braken
-this sounds right up my alley. The Chapters girl ringing me in read the back while I was paying and wrote it down for herself because she thought it sounded amazing!
21. Masque of the Red Death - Bethany Griffin
-I can't remember exactly why I bought this one but it's been on my to-buy list all summer so I finally caved.
22. The Demon King - Cinda Williams Chima
-I spotted this one a while ago and finally caved to get it. The Chapters girl told me she loved it. (Different girl than the other one on number 20.)
23. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets to the Universe - Benjamin Alire Saenz
-been on my to-buy list forever, it was time.
24. An Abundance of Katherines - John Green
-I've got to get my fill of John Green.
25. Famous Last Words - Katie Alender
-I freaking love Katie Alender. More than John Green. Shh don't tell him.
26. The Calling
and
27. The Rising
by Kelley Armstrong
-I started The Gathering and at chapter 2 decided I needed the next two books in the series. Kelley Armstrong was one of my first favorite authors. I love her Darkest Powers trilogy to the moon and back.
28. Mosquitoland - David Arnold
-because who doesn't want to spend their summer on a road trip. Just this way it costs me $20 instead of... well a lot more than $20. Who knows, maybe this book will inspire me to travel the country anyways.
29. Saint Anything - Sarah Dessen
-I wasn't originally going to get this book, but I've heard a lot of good things about it. Then I re-read the summary and now I have a theory and I want to prove it's right.
30. The Accident Season - Moira Fowley-Doyle
-I'm really interested in this book because it's different. I've never heard of something like this before and I'm very excited to see where it goes.
That's it, I purchased exactly 30 books this month and that's a lot. But my book-buying need/want has decreased dramatically. I don't want to 'just stop in and look' at chapters that much anymore. I just want to sit and read and admire the books I own right now. And that's fantasic.
I actually had to go back and check my Instagram to see which books I started to buy this month.
1. Life and Death - Stephenie Meyer
-how could I not buy this? Everyone's guilty pleasure that they will never admit to is Twilight. You know you enjoyed it a little bit or else you wouldn't have read all the books. See.
2. Possession - Elana Johnson
-it looks like a good read to me, I'm pretty interested in it for some weird reason.
3. The Martian - Andy Weir
-the movie for this book came out on the day before my birthday (I think) and I refuse to see the movie until I read the book first. I'm just weird like that.
4. Tape - Steven Camden
-I have never heard of this book before or seen it until they rearranged the Teen section at Chapters and I CANNOT wait to read this book. It sounds so good!
5. Once Every Never
and
6. Every Never After
by Lesley Livingston
- both looked good and they had both there so why not just get them at the same time?
7. Legacy of Kings - Eleanor Herman
-I actually go this as a birthday present from one of my best friends. So technically I didn't buy it. That's good, right?
8. Girl Online On Tour - Zoe Sugg (Zoella)
-Because I loved the first one so why not love the second one? (I loved the second one too.)
9. Me and Earl and The Dying Girl
-again, if I see a movie trailer that looks freaking awesome, I refuse to see the movie until I've read the book. Still gotta read the book, I know I'm a little behind.
10. Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban
also
11. the Goblet of Fire
you know these ones, everyone does.
-I hate to admit but I've never actually read these books. DO NOT say anything, I am collecting them so I CAN read them. They say that your first time reading them is a special thing so I'm waiting till the right time comes to read them. Also when I have all seven books.
12. The Raven Boys - Maggie Siefvater
-I've heard so many good things and I really want to read this series.
13. Eve & Adam - Michael Grant
-this one is really different and sounds super interesting. Plus I've never heard of it before so it caught my interest even more.
14. Just Ella - Margaret Peterson Haddix
-a re-telling of Cinderella and it looks pretty and is super short. All things I love.
15. Red Queen - Victoria Aveyard
-I have been wanting this one pretty much since it came out and I finally got it! Everyone always says such good things about it too!
16. The Winner's Curse - Marie Rutkoski
-this one has always caught my attention for some reason, so excited to dive into it soon! (hopefully)
17. Everything, Everything - Nicola Yoon
-this book sounds so good to me for some reason. I'm trying to read more contemporary (as you may be able to tell already) and this one sounds like it's just what I'm looking for.
18. I Hunt Killers - Barry Lyga
-someone suggested this to me like three months ago on Instagram though I never actually saw it in the store until just recently and I didn't hesitate to buy it.
19. Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins
-I actually bought this one back in September for my friend for her birthday, and I wanted a copy for myself. I wanted to read it so badly that I almost read her copy before giving it to her but I held back! And now I'm good because I have my own!
20. The Darkest Minds - Alexandra Braken
-this sounds right up my alley. The Chapters girl ringing me in read the back while I was paying and wrote it down for herself because she thought it sounded amazing!
21. Masque of the Red Death - Bethany Griffin
-I can't remember exactly why I bought this one but it's been on my to-buy list all summer so I finally caved.
22. The Demon King - Cinda Williams Chima
-I spotted this one a while ago and finally caved to get it. The Chapters girl told me she loved it. (Different girl than the other one on number 20.)
23. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets to the Universe - Benjamin Alire Saenz
-been on my to-buy list forever, it was time.
24. An Abundance of Katherines - John Green
-I've got to get my fill of John Green.
25. Famous Last Words - Katie Alender
-I freaking love Katie Alender. More than John Green. Shh don't tell him.
26. The Calling
and
27. The Rising
by Kelley Armstrong
-I started The Gathering and at chapter 2 decided I needed the next two books in the series. Kelley Armstrong was one of my first favorite authors. I love her Darkest Powers trilogy to the moon and back.
28. Mosquitoland - David Arnold
-because who doesn't want to spend their summer on a road trip. Just this way it costs me $20 instead of... well a lot more than $20. Who knows, maybe this book will inspire me to travel the country anyways.
29. Saint Anything - Sarah Dessen
-I wasn't originally going to get this book, but I've heard a lot of good things about it. Then I re-read the summary and now I have a theory and I want to prove it's right.
30. The Accident Season - Moira Fowley-Doyle
-I'm really interested in this book because it's different. I've never heard of something like this before and I'm very excited to see where it goes.
That's it, I purchased exactly 30 books this month and that's a lot. But my book-buying need/want has decreased dramatically. I don't want to 'just stop in and look' at chapters that much anymore. I just want to sit and read and admire the books I own right now. And that's fantasic.
October 25, 2015
8. Fangirl - Rainbow Rowell
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell wasn't hard to fall in love with.
I fell hard and fast in love with this book and its characters.
I don't read a lot of contemporary books, so this one really in all honesty didn't seem like a book I was going to purchase and read. So while I was looking after my aunt's house one weekend I asked my cousin if I could give it a read, since she owned a copy. (Same weekend I read 'The Selection' in case you were wondering.)
I had heard a lot of good things about it and was a little skeptical but I went in open minded.
Around the fourth chapter I decided I was hooked.
Around the seventh chapter I decided I was going to buy a copy for myself.
Around the 12th chapter my aunt and her family came home and then I went home.
So I bought a copy and finished it rather quickly considering its size. It actually helped calm me down before my very first job interview ever and I pretty much fell in love with all of the characters.
There's a spin off called 'Carry On' coming out at some point about the characters and story that the main character Cath fangirled over, however I'm a little weary about it because It doesn't sound like something I might read (so far, I haven't got all the details yet).
But you never know! I might fall in love with it just like I fell in love with this one. But for now I just want to read the rest of what Rainbow Rowell has to offer. I have her book Eleanor & Park that I plan on reading hopefully soon but my TBR pile is embarrassingly large.
I have probably three times the amount of books to read than I have actually read.
Yea, its bad, but I'm working my way up!
Fangirl kind of made me want to go back to college for some reason but I don't think I could do it just yet. If you want a great transitional from high school to college book, then you'll love this one.
I rated it 4 stars on goodreads though it's more like a 4.25 stars in all honesty.
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I fell hard and fast in love with this book and its characters.
I don't read a lot of contemporary books, so this one really in all honesty didn't seem like a book I was going to purchase and read. So while I was looking after my aunt's house one weekend I asked my cousin if I could give it a read, since she owned a copy. (Same weekend I read 'The Selection' in case you were wondering.)
I had heard a lot of good things about it and was a little skeptical but I went in open minded.
Around the fourth chapter I decided I was hooked.
Around the seventh chapter I decided I was going to buy a copy for myself.
Around the 12th chapter my aunt and her family came home and then I went home.
So I bought a copy and finished it rather quickly considering its size. It actually helped calm me down before my very first job interview ever and I pretty much fell in love with all of the characters.
There's a spin off called 'Carry On' coming out at some point about the characters and story that the main character Cath fangirled over, however I'm a little weary about it because It doesn't sound like something I might read (so far, I haven't got all the details yet).
But you never know! I might fall in love with it just like I fell in love with this one. But for now I just want to read the rest of what Rainbow Rowell has to offer. I have her book Eleanor & Park that I plan on reading hopefully soon but my TBR pile is embarrassingly large.
I have probably three times the amount of books to read than I have actually read.
Yea, its bad, but I'm working my way up!
Fangirl kind of made me want to go back to college for some reason but I don't think I could do it just yet. If you want a great transitional from high school to college book, then you'll love this one.
I rated it 4 stars on goodreads though it's more like a 4.25 stars in all honesty.
(This is the only picture I have of my copy, sorry!)
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October 18, 2015
7. Unholy Night - Seth Grahame-Smith
Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith is an adventure I never thought I needed until I read it.
This book centers around a man named Balthazar who happens to be a thief and a killer and also one of the three wise men who visited Jesus the night of his birth.
Yep, that is pretty much what happens in this book. There's an evil king and a bunch of fighting and Jesus. what more could you ask for?
I originally rated this at 4 stars but changed it a couple days later to 5 stars and added it to my favourites list.
There were some parts when I almost stopped reading for a minute because it was so descriptive with its gore scenes but I kept on reading and was so glad that I did. I've never been much of a person for historical fiction but this book was so amazing that I just want more.
As long as you can deal with very descriptive scenes like slow torture as one of the examples, then you should read this book. I highly recommend this book to anyone really.
My book hangover for this one lasted pretty long, about three weeks. Mostly mine only last about a week so that's pretty long for me.
I just loved everything about it. the setting, the time period, the characters. Even if they were pretty famous. And the ending about what happened to the other two wise men made me weirdly happy. But I won't tell you what it was because I don't want to spoil it for anyone.
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Yep, that is pretty much what happens in this book. There's an evil king and a bunch of fighting and Jesus. what more could you ask for?
I originally rated this at 4 stars but changed it a couple days later to 5 stars and added it to my favourites list.
There were some parts when I almost stopped reading for a minute because it was so descriptive with its gore scenes but I kept on reading and was so glad that I did. I've never been much of a person for historical fiction but this book was so amazing that I just want more.
As long as you can deal with very descriptive scenes like slow torture as one of the examples, then you should read this book. I highly recommend this book to anyone really.
My book hangover for this one lasted pretty long, about three weeks. Mostly mine only last about a week so that's pretty long for me.
I just loved everything about it. the setting, the time period, the characters. Even if they were pretty famous. And the ending about what happened to the other two wise men made me weirdly happy. But I won't tell you what it was because I don't want to spoil it for anyone.
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October 11, 2015
6. The Assassin's Curse - Cassandra Rose Clarke
The Assassin's Curse by Cassandra Rose Clarke is by far one of my all time favourite books.
This book takes place in an alternate universe and I was a bit cautious of it at first but I had both books in the duology so I figured I better try it out.
I loved every second of it. You may think that the beginning of it is a bit cliche but I promise you it's anything but that. It's an adventure of magic and pirates and amazingness all the way through. I finished it within a day and had THE biggest book hangover of my life.
I also started the second and finished it in the same day as well. Way back up in June and my book hangover lasted through three months and ten books (so far, its still a little bit there if I think about it a little or see it on my shelf).
So yea, it was fantastic.
I wish I could have given it ten stars, but it's sitting at a 5 on my goodreads. Because that's all they will allow me to have.
This book was easily added to my favourites list after I was finished with it.
I really do wish there could be another book in the series or just more pages from where it ended but sadly there isn't. Its okay though! Always leave them wanting more!
There are so many good things that I could say about this book but I won't because I want everyone to find out for themselves. I think everyone needs to read this book. There isn't hardly any romance which is always a bit odd to read but you know it's going to show up.
I won't spoil anything for you, but having a girl pirate whose only dream is to own her own pirate ship plus an assassin who is self conscious about his looks travelling around together to break an impossible cure is all you really need in your life.
That's all I'm going to say about it, but you should all really go and read it! (Also, the cover is just as pretty in person.)
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This book takes place in an alternate universe and I was a bit cautious of it at first but I had both books in the duology so I figured I better try it out.
I loved every second of it. You may think that the beginning of it is a bit cliche but I promise you it's anything but that. It's an adventure of magic and pirates and amazingness all the way through. I finished it within a day and had THE biggest book hangover of my life.
I also started the second and finished it in the same day as well. Way back up in June and my book hangover lasted through three months and ten books (so far, its still a little bit there if I think about it a little or see it on my shelf).
So yea, it was fantastic.
I wish I could have given it ten stars, but it's sitting at a 5 on my goodreads. Because that's all they will allow me to have.
This book was easily added to my favourites list after I was finished with it.
I really do wish there could be another book in the series or just more pages from where it ended but sadly there isn't. Its okay though! Always leave them wanting more!
There are so many good things that I could say about this book but I won't because I want everyone to find out for themselves. I think everyone needs to read this book. There isn't hardly any romance which is always a bit odd to read but you know it's going to show up.
I won't spoil anything for you, but having a girl pirate whose only dream is to own her own pirate ship plus an assassin who is self conscious about his looks travelling around together to break an impossible cure is all you really need in your life.
That's all I'm going to say about it, but you should all really go and read it! (Also, the cover is just as pretty in person.)
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October 4, 2015
5. The Selection - Kiera Cass
The Selection by Kiera Cass is the beginning of a book series that I will not be finishing, probably ever.
There is so much that I just don't understand about this book.
Why is in the teen section of the book store? Why do so many people seem to like it so much? How was this even published? Why is the cover so pretty?
Because honestly this book does not deserve such a beautiful front cover.
I never wanted to really pick up this book in the first place. I'd read the summary for it on various occasions but each time I re-read the back of that book it seemed like a book idea I would never care for.
So while watching my aunt's house for a weekend I asked my cousin if I could give it a read to see what all the hype was about.
I finished it in about five hours total, but I had a lot of breaks due to its pure annoyance to me. So in reality it took me about a day and a half. But I finished it.
So let me rant for a little bit.
This author had a great idea with good intentions and I could see that so clearly.
But...
It wasn't written very well. Seriously, why is this under the teen section? It should be in the 9-12 area of the store. Because that is who this writing style is really for.
There was very little explanation to what was happening and things were really too fast-paced for me. Seriously, the main girl (can't remember her name because I could care less) just pulled things out of her ass that weren't there before.
One minute she's all lovey-dovey with the prince and wanting to kiss him so badly but the next she's making out in secret with her x-boyfriend.
My heart actually hurts over how terrible this really was.
But I wanted it to be good for some reason and it just wasn't. It was so bad that I can't even begin to describe how much I want people to stop blowing this up and making it sound good because it was awful.
I gave it 2 stars, but really more like a 1.5. Because when I give 1 star it means I didn't finish reading it. But I finished this one so I gave it a slightly higher rating.
I really wish I didn't even read it in the first place. It was so painful.
Sorry to anyone who liked it but I just absolutely hated it.
I don't have a picture because I refuse to purchase it or even take a photo of it.
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There is so much that I just don't understand about this book.
Why is in the teen section of the book store? Why do so many people seem to like it so much? How was this even published? Why is the cover so pretty?
Because honestly this book does not deserve such a beautiful front cover.
I never wanted to really pick up this book in the first place. I'd read the summary for it on various occasions but each time I re-read the back of that book it seemed like a book idea I would never care for.
So while watching my aunt's house for a weekend I asked my cousin if I could give it a read to see what all the hype was about.
I finished it in about five hours total, but I had a lot of breaks due to its pure annoyance to me. So in reality it took me about a day and a half. But I finished it.
So let me rant for a little bit.
This author had a great idea with good intentions and I could see that so clearly.
But...
It wasn't written very well. Seriously, why is this under the teen section? It should be in the 9-12 area of the store. Because that is who this writing style is really for.
There was very little explanation to what was happening and things were really too fast-paced for me. Seriously, the main girl (can't remember her name because I could care less) just pulled things out of her ass that weren't there before.
One minute she's all lovey-dovey with the prince and wanting to kiss him so badly but the next she's making out in secret with her x-boyfriend.
My heart actually hurts over how terrible this really was.
But I wanted it to be good for some reason and it just wasn't. It was so bad that I can't even begin to describe how much I want people to stop blowing this up and making it sound good because it was awful.
I gave it 2 stars, but really more like a 1.5. Because when I give 1 star it means I didn't finish reading it. But I finished this one so I gave it a slightly higher rating.
I really wish I didn't even read it in the first place. It was so painful.
Sorry to anyone who liked it but I just absolutely hated it.
I don't have a picture because I refuse to purchase it or even take a photo of it.
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September 27, 2015
4. Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead is a fantastic start to this series.
I'll be honest, it took me a while to read this one because I read it last year while going through college. I read it every morning on the train in the freezing cold November winter and that was it. So some days I really didn't read it at all.
Also, the movie really drew me into reading this book in the first place. Yes, I am guilty as one of those people sometimes. And I've seen the movie so many times I can't remember all the differences even though there really were only few.
Do not fight me against movies and books and their differences and similarities. I refuse to get involved with those.
I hate them more than anything because I have to listen to my brother point them all out to me in the movie theatre. So don't even start with me.
The character Rose, whose point of view the series is written in, is probably one of my favourite characters of all time. She's hardcore and badass but can't keep her emotions in check and I love that so much. So sometimes her anger is let loose or her sarcasm and it's fantastic to read.
I always have a hard time not laughing when reading this series in public.
Its a very easy and lively read and I know of so many people who would love to read it. I really do love the villain in this one too. I won't tell you who it is but as much as I do hate them for being evil, I can see why they did what they did and that makes me really hate them even more.
The whole world they all live in is in our world but its completely seperate and I love that.
There's probably more I want to say about this book but I just can't think of it right now. I just really loved it a lot.
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I'll be honest, it took me a while to read this one because I read it last year while going through college. I read it every morning on the train in the freezing cold November winter and that was it. So some days I really didn't read it at all.
Also, the movie really drew me into reading this book in the first place. Yes, I am guilty as one of those people sometimes. And I've seen the movie so many times I can't remember all the differences even though there really were only few.
Do not fight me against movies and books and their differences and similarities. I refuse to get involved with those.
I hate them more than anything because I have to listen to my brother point them all out to me in the movie theatre. So don't even start with me.
The character Rose, whose point of view the series is written in, is probably one of my favourite characters of all time. She's hardcore and badass but can't keep her emotions in check and I love that so much. So sometimes her anger is let loose or her sarcasm and it's fantastic to read.
I always have a hard time not laughing when reading this series in public.
Its a very easy and lively read and I know of so many people who would love to read it. I really do love the villain in this one too. I won't tell you who it is but as much as I do hate them for being evil, I can see why they did what they did and that makes me really hate them even more.
The whole world they all live in is in our world but its completely seperate and I love that.
There's probably more I want to say about this book but I just can't think of it right now. I just really loved it a lot.
(Sorry for the bad photo)
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September 20, 2015
3. Anna Dressed in Blood - Kendare Blake
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake is a great read for someone wanting to start reading horror books.
It's not my first horror book, but if you want to get into some ghostly reads, then I'd advise you to start with this one. For a little bit in the beginning it kind of reminded me of Supernatural, the TV show, but it made its own statement in my brain that I just can't get out.
First of all, it was printed in red ink, not black. Which freaked me out a little at the start but I quickly got used to it. It only took me a day to read this because of what I was doing that day didn't take up a lot of my time.
I think a lot of people around me were put-off by the cover but it was worth it. Especially when I made a comment about what was happening and they grimaced like it was the worst thing they've heard, which its probably not.
Told from the point of view of Cas - who yes is a guy - I was super happy to be able to read from a male's perspective for once. (That sentence made no sense but I'm sticking with it.) I honestly hope Kendare Blake writes more horror type books like this one that I can read. And more from the perspective of a guy because I want to read more from perspectives of boys.
Some of it was kind of like a breath of fresh air.
Red writing, boys perspective, killing ghosts, witches and mind-readers, plus the popular girl of the school helping out is awesome. Not to mention it's set in Canada, there's an angry cat, and Anna is basically the most badass ghost you will ever hear about.
This was literally the perfect equation for a book and I fell in love from the start.
I gave it 5 stars on goodreads and I kind of wish the cover looked a bit better but I leant it to my brother to read because I thought it was so fantastic.
He is a fan of Supernatural (the TV show) so I thought he might like it.
And yes I have read the second book called 'A Girl of Nightmares' but I will review that another time.
For now I kinda hope this isn't the last of Cas and that he shows up again. I don't care if it takes ten years, I'll still read another book from Cas' point of view anyday. His life seems much more interesting than mine will ever be.
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Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
It's not my first horror book, but if you want to get into some ghostly reads, then I'd advise you to start with this one. For a little bit in the beginning it kind of reminded me of Supernatural, the TV show, but it made its own statement in my brain that I just can't get out.
First of all, it was printed in red ink, not black. Which freaked me out a little at the start but I quickly got used to it. It only took me a day to read this because of what I was doing that day didn't take up a lot of my time.
I think a lot of people around me were put-off by the cover but it was worth it. Especially when I made a comment about what was happening and they grimaced like it was the worst thing they've heard, which its probably not.
Told from the point of view of Cas - who yes is a guy - I was super happy to be able to read from a male's perspective for once. (That sentence made no sense but I'm sticking with it.) I honestly hope Kendare Blake writes more horror type books like this one that I can read. And more from the perspective of a guy because I want to read more from perspectives of boys.
Some of it was kind of like a breath of fresh air.
Red writing, boys perspective, killing ghosts, witches and mind-readers, plus the popular girl of the school helping out is awesome. Not to mention it's set in Canada, there's an angry cat, and Anna is basically the most badass ghost you will ever hear about.
This was literally the perfect equation for a book and I fell in love from the start.
I gave it 5 stars on goodreads and I kind of wish the cover looked a bit better but I leant it to my brother to read because I thought it was so fantastic.
He is a fan of Supernatural (the TV show) so I thought he might like it.
And yes I have read the second book called 'A Girl of Nightmares' but I will review that another time.
For now I kinda hope this isn't the last of Cas and that he shows up again. I don't care if it takes ten years, I'll still read another book from Cas' point of view anyday. His life seems much more interesting than mine will ever be.
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September 13, 2015
2. Angelfall - Susan Ee
Angelfall by Susan Ee and I have a love-hate relationship.
I'm writing this review next because I plan on starting the second book 'World After' the day after I write this. (Not the day it's posted in case you were curious.)
Angelfall was a long shot for me. It sounded interesting enough but I never thought I'd get the urge to go ahead and purchase it. But I did, and soon after finishing it I bought the other two in the series.
I absolutely love Susan Ee's writing style. It caught my attention almost immediately. I love, love, the maid character Penryn even though I haven't got a clue how to say her name out loud, let alone in my own head.
As much as I loved this book, the decisions Penryn made along the way often angered me. She is very flawed and very human and I loved that about her but, oh man was I angry while reading this. i don't even know where all the anger came from but it was there from about chapter three and on.
I read part of this book with my cousin at the lake. We just chilled on the boat that was docked and read our own books in the presence of each others company until I got to the part where the twins convince her to start a fight (I hope that doesn't give a lot away) and I had to put it down.
My cousin thought it was hilarious that I didn't pick up the book for about a week. When I did pick it up it was because I was on a bus going home for three hours and had nothing else to do. I managed to finish it on the bus and the ending made me angry.
I mean you'd think that the all-mighty angel Raffe would have been able to tell if someone was dead but nope. That was the main reason I bought the second and third books. Because of the weird cliffhanger ending. I just couldn't leave it at that.
Despite how much I hate it while reading it, I need closure.
On my goodreads I gave it 3 stars. Probably more like 3.5 currently because I've kind of gotten over how angry it made me. Kind of.
I'm just hoping the second book doesn't make me as angry as the first. Well, maybe I want it to make me angry actually. It made things more interesting. I've never had a book make me that angry though the whole thing. Not a hate-angry but more like a constant second-hand embarrassment angry. An angry that you can't help but have over the characters and their actions.
Though, Penryn is a real badass when we really get down to it. Also, I love her mother no matter how crazy she seems to be to other people. I'm actually really happy her mom is the way she is. It made some things more interesting.
And her sister is pretty badass too.
Her family is just so dysfunctional that you can't help but love them all. It makes everything seem more real and more human than you'd think. Which is one of the huge reasons I love this book. Her family is just fantastic.
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I'm writing this review next because I plan on starting the second book 'World After' the day after I write this. (Not the day it's posted in case you were curious.)
Angelfall was a long shot for me. It sounded interesting enough but I never thought I'd get the urge to go ahead and purchase it. But I did, and soon after finishing it I bought the other two in the series.
I absolutely love Susan Ee's writing style. It caught my attention almost immediately. I love, love, the maid character Penryn even though I haven't got a clue how to say her name out loud, let alone in my own head.
As much as I loved this book, the decisions Penryn made along the way often angered me. She is very flawed and very human and I loved that about her but, oh man was I angry while reading this. i don't even know where all the anger came from but it was there from about chapter three and on.
I read part of this book with my cousin at the lake. We just chilled on the boat that was docked and read our own books in the presence of each others company until I got to the part where the twins convince her to start a fight (I hope that doesn't give a lot away) and I had to put it down.
My cousin thought it was hilarious that I didn't pick up the book for about a week. When I did pick it up it was because I was on a bus going home for three hours and had nothing else to do. I managed to finish it on the bus and the ending made me angry.
I mean you'd think that the all-mighty angel Raffe would have been able to tell if someone was dead but nope. That was the main reason I bought the second and third books. Because of the weird cliffhanger ending. I just couldn't leave it at that.
Despite how much I hate it while reading it, I need closure.
On my goodreads I gave it 3 stars. Probably more like 3.5 currently because I've kind of gotten over how angry it made me. Kind of.
I'm just hoping the second book doesn't make me as angry as the first. Well, maybe I want it to make me angry actually. It made things more interesting. I've never had a book make me that angry though the whole thing. Not a hate-angry but more like a constant second-hand embarrassment angry. An angry that you can't help but have over the characters and their actions.
Though, Penryn is a real badass when we really get down to it. Also, I love her mother no matter how crazy she seems to be to other people. I'm actually really happy her mom is the way she is. It made some things more interesting.
And her sister is pretty badass too.
Her family is just so dysfunctional that you can't help but love them all. It makes everything seem more real and more human than you'd think. Which is one of the huge reasons I love this book. Her family is just fantastic.
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September 6, 2015
1. Reawakened - Colleen Houck
Reawakened by Colleen Houck is the first book in her newest series.
It came out August 11th 2015, however I discovered that the Chapters nearest my house was not informed of this release date as I was able to purchase it on August 9th.
Good news for me considering that Colleen Houck is one of my favourite authors.
I hadn't gotten around to reading it up until September although and I just finished it probably twenty minutes ago so I might not be in the right mind to really write a review on it but here goes nothing.
When I started this book, I was rather disappointed with it. the first few chapters were all smeared with my anger as I judged them so harshly. I realized soon after that I was comparing this book so much with Colleen's first series that I fell so much in love with, the 'Tiger's Curse' series.
So I took a step back and started to read it as if it was all on its own, as if this wasn't the same author. Which lightened my mood dramatically. Although that I believe this book isn't as good as the Tiger books that I read exactly one year ago in the course of five days, it has its own charms.
Today I managed to read the last two parts of it and I went through all of the emotions. Happiness, love, anger, sadness, and even some regret.
Reget mostly because I didn't pick it up sooner.
A part of me wished I never picked it up at all, but it had a lot of twists and turns I didn't see, and some that I did. It kept me reading, but that's not all that matters in a book.
I love books that can make me cry, and this one did. Even though I did not try to cry and made myself hold back the tears as much as I could, they still came and I was a little disappointed at myself for crying.
I wasn't particularly attached to the main character Lily. I think it was mostly because I didn't feel like I could relate to her life in anyway. (Before meeting Amon, not after meeting him of course.) Maybe that is also why this book will not be making its way onto my favourites list any time soon.
I did give it a rating of five stars on goodreads, though I really do feel like it's more like a 4.7 (/5) star rating. I just round up.
Maybe if this book had more of a smoothly written feel - rather than a choppy feeling - and Lily made more humanly mistakes and perhaps even felt a little more real and relatable to me, then this rating could be a full five stars.
I do not hate this book, on the contrary it took me three days to read which pretty much means I enjoyed it a lot.
You'll see as more of my reviews are posted that if I read a book within a week then it grabbed my attention enough that I can say I loved it.
I loved this book, I guess I just raised my expectations so much in the time waiting for it to be released and waiting to read it that I had very unrealistic expectations in mind.
I still loved learning more about Egyptian Gods and Goddess'. Colleen is very good with her research if you have ever read her Tiger's Curse series you would know this.
Maybe that's really why I like her writing so much is because of the history she uses in it (even if the characters added to history aren't real). I wouldn't recommend this book to all of my friends like I constantly do with the Tiger series. Maybe just some who are into reading as much as I am and could hold a conversation about it with me.
Although it is a flawed book, no book can really be that perfect. I still love it and I can't wait to see what she does with the second one. Because although there are hints in the epilogue, I don't know how she'll do it. As you near the end you really do wonder why this book is set to become a series of three rather than just a stand alone like it would seem.
I think that's what will make it more interesting.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
It came out August 11th 2015, however I discovered that the Chapters nearest my house was not informed of this release date as I was able to purchase it on August 9th.
Good news for me considering that Colleen Houck is one of my favourite authors.
I hadn't gotten around to reading it up until September although and I just finished it probably twenty minutes ago so I might not be in the right mind to really write a review on it but here goes nothing.
When I started this book, I was rather disappointed with it. the first few chapters were all smeared with my anger as I judged them so harshly. I realized soon after that I was comparing this book so much with Colleen's first series that I fell so much in love with, the 'Tiger's Curse' series.
So I took a step back and started to read it as if it was all on its own, as if this wasn't the same author. Which lightened my mood dramatically. Although that I believe this book isn't as good as the Tiger books that I read exactly one year ago in the course of five days, it has its own charms.
Today I managed to read the last two parts of it and I went through all of the emotions. Happiness, love, anger, sadness, and even some regret.
Reget mostly because I didn't pick it up sooner.
A part of me wished I never picked it up at all, but it had a lot of twists and turns I didn't see, and some that I did. It kept me reading, but that's not all that matters in a book.
I love books that can make me cry, and this one did. Even though I did not try to cry and made myself hold back the tears as much as I could, they still came and I was a little disappointed at myself for crying.
I wasn't particularly attached to the main character Lily. I think it was mostly because I didn't feel like I could relate to her life in anyway. (Before meeting Amon, not after meeting him of course.) Maybe that is also why this book will not be making its way onto my favourites list any time soon.
I did give it a rating of five stars on goodreads, though I really do feel like it's more like a 4.7 (/5) star rating. I just round up.
Maybe if this book had more of a smoothly written feel - rather than a choppy feeling - and Lily made more humanly mistakes and perhaps even felt a little more real and relatable to me, then this rating could be a full five stars.
I do not hate this book, on the contrary it took me three days to read which pretty much means I enjoyed it a lot.
You'll see as more of my reviews are posted that if I read a book within a week then it grabbed my attention enough that I can say I loved it.
I loved this book, I guess I just raised my expectations so much in the time waiting for it to be released and waiting to read it that I had very unrealistic expectations in mind.
I still loved learning more about Egyptian Gods and Goddess'. Colleen is very good with her research if you have ever read her Tiger's Curse series you would know this.
Maybe that's really why I like her writing so much is because of the history she uses in it (even if the characters added to history aren't real). I wouldn't recommend this book to all of my friends like I constantly do with the Tiger series. Maybe just some who are into reading as much as I am and could hold a conversation about it with me.
Although it is a flawed book, no book can really be that perfect. I still love it and I can't wait to see what she does with the second one. Because although there are hints in the epilogue, I don't know how she'll do it. As you near the end you really do wonder why this book is set to become a series of three rather than just a stand alone like it would seem.
I think that's what will make it more interesting.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
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