February was another good month for reading for me!
1. The Raven Boys - Maggie Stiefvater
-okay, can I just say that this book may be one of my top five reads of 2016 already and it's only February. I'm serious.
2. Cinder - Marissa Meyer
-I shouldn't have picked up this book until after Easter. Because it's lent and I gave up book buying and I don't own the next one and my book hangover lasted like a week and a half after finishing this. I couldn't even function properly at work.
3. The Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan
-I re-read this and I'm so glad I did! I plan on trying to finish re-reading the whole series this year!
4. The Dream Thieves - Maggie Stiefvater
-I can't even begin to say how much I love this.
March is going to be very hard to decide what to read. But here are a few options that I'd like to read.
1. Red Queen - Victoria Aveyard
-the second book came out on the first day of lent and it's haunted me ever since. So I figured I better read this so I can get the second one if I like it right after Easter.
2. Blue Lily, Lily Blue- Maggie Stiefvater
-I can't get enough of this series at the moment
3. Rebel Belle - Rachel Hawkins
- I feel like I need to get on this level.
4. Spirit Bound - Richelle Mead
-I seriously need to finish this book. Like soon.
February 29, 2016
February 28, 2016
26. End of Days - Susan Ee
End of Days by Susan Ee didn't make me as angry as the first two.
This was also probably my favourite book in the series.
I seriously loved it so much.
I gave this book five stars when I gave the first one three and the second one four. It's because they slowly got better and better as time went on. And I also found out that originally there was going to be five books but she condensed them into just three and I'm actually kind of disappointed that she didn't stick with the original plan.
Penryn earns the name 'Angel Slayer' and with that built up confidence she becomes super badass in this book. Like seriously, her and her family are my favourite characters of all time. They are so dysfunctional and scary that they function perfectly together.
It's going to be alright if I spoil this one a little because it is the third and final book so why are you reading this if you haven't read the first two anyways?
The Watchers are probably some of the coolest slash funniest characters in this book aside from Penryn and her family. And when that thing that happened to Beliel, I almost wanted to cry for him. Almost. I mean it all makes sense now why he did what he did. I know he kind of deserved it but when he said "I knew I recognized your voice" my heart kind of broke.
I actually have a favourite quote from this book and it's "Power is best held by the ones who don't want it." I actually liked it on goodreads because it was fantastic.
Also, the twins were fantastic in here. I love their talent show ideas and just them in general. I kind of wish they were my best friends. There would never be a dull moment.
As long as you can get through the first book (kind of like I did) then you'll learn to love the rest of this series. I still wonder why the first book made me so angry anyways.
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 was also probably my favourite book in the series.
I seriously loved it so much.
I gave this book five stars when I gave the first one three and the second one four. It's because they slowly got better and better as time went on. And I also found out that originally there was going to be five books but she condensed them into just three and I'm actually kind of disappointed that she didn't stick with the original plan.
Penryn earns the name 'Angel Slayer' and with that built up confidence she becomes super badass in this book. Like seriously, her and her family are my favourite characters of all time. They are so dysfunctional and scary that they function perfectly together.
It's going to be alright if I spoil this one a little because it is the third and final book so why are you reading this if you haven't read the first two anyways?
The Watchers are probably some of the coolest slash funniest characters in this book aside from Penryn and her family. And when that thing that happened to Beliel, I almost wanted to cry for him. Almost. I mean it all makes sense now why he did what he did. I know he kind of deserved it but when he said "I knew I recognized your voice" my heart kind of broke.
I actually have a favourite quote from this book and it's "Power is best held by the ones who don't want it." I actually liked it on goodreads because it was fantastic.
Also, the twins were fantastic in here. I love their talent show ideas and just them in general. I kind of wish they were my best friends. There would never be a dull moment.
As long as you can get through the first book (kind of like I did) then you'll learn to love the rest of this series. I still wonder why the first book made me so angry anyways.
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.
February 27, 2016
February Haul
I was very good this month, only four books were purchased. I gave up buying books for lent and lent started on Ash Wednesday (February 10th) so I didn't have a whole lot of time left for buying books. But that's okay. I just have to last until Easter....
1. The Queen of the Tearling - Erika Johansen
- it's been on my to-buy list for so long and I finally found it (only for $6 as well) and I'm super happy!
2. Zeroes - Scott Westerfeld
- I'll be honest. When I saw this book on Instagram, all there was is the back of the book (not the summary because it was a hardcover copy) and I don't know much about it. But I saw it and remember that I liked what the back had said and bought it.
3. Nightfall - Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski
- I have heard so many good things about this book and I'm really interested in reading it!
4. Reached - Ally Condie
- its another one of those sequel buys that I happen to do so much. Oops.
That's it! This is the shortest haul I've done on here so far!
March probably won't have a haul unless someone buys me a book, then it will. Which is highly unlikely.
1. The Queen of the Tearling - Erika Johansen
- it's been on my to-buy list for so long and I finally found it (only for $6 as well) and I'm super happy!
2. Zeroes - Scott Westerfeld
- I'll be honest. When I saw this book on Instagram, all there was is the back of the book (not the summary because it was a hardcover copy) and I don't know much about it. But I saw it and remember that I liked what the back had said and bought it.
3. Nightfall - Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski
- I have heard so many good things about this book and I'm really interested in reading it!
4. Reached - Ally Condie
- its another one of those sequel buys that I happen to do so much. Oops.
That's it! This is the shortest haul I've done on here so far!
March probably won't have a haul unless someone buys me a book, then it will. Which is highly unlikely.
February 21, 2016
25. Of Neptune - Anna Banks
Of Neptune by Anna Banks is still a little confusing to me a few months after I read it.
My first thought after reading Of Triton was that this book was not necessary. The only real scene I figured I needed ended up being the last one in the whole book.
But nope. Anna gave us a whole other plot thing to worry about. I got where everything came from but I still didn't see the need for this book.
There were two villains though this book and I still am not sure if they knew each other or not. Most of it was kind of a blur.
Also, I didn't really like Reed at all. He was a player and full of himself at most points. His younger sibling however, was pretty funny and cute. (In a little kid sort of way.)
The more time that has passed since I read this book, the more I think it really didn't need to be written. I still loved most of it.
But seriously, when Galen leaves, Emma would/should have worried more. Like, he has never done that before so you seriously should have been a tad more worried about the whole situation. Galen would have been.
I gave it 5 stars, more like 4.75 though. I loved it but it had a lot of flaws and didn't really measure up to the awesomeness of the first two books that came before it.
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.
My first thought after reading Of Triton was that this book was not necessary. The only real scene I figured I needed ended up being the last one in the whole book.
But nope. Anna gave us a whole other plot thing to worry about. I got where everything came from but I still didn't see the need for this book.
There were two villains though this book and I still am not sure if they knew each other or not. Most of it was kind of a blur.
Also, I didn't really like Reed at all. He was a player and full of himself at most points. His younger sibling however, was pretty funny and cute. (In a little kid sort of way.)
The more time that has passed since I read this book, the more I think it really didn't need to be written. I still loved most of it.
But seriously, when Galen leaves, Emma would/should have worried more. Like, he has never done that before so you seriously should have been a tad more worried about the whole situation. Galen would have been.
I gave it 5 stars, more like 4.75 though. I loved it but it had a lot of flaws and didn't really measure up to the awesomeness of the first two books that came before it.
(I just noticed but this picture is really blurry, so sorry about that.)
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.
February 14, 2016
24. The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is one of my favourite books I've ever read in school.
The first time I read this I was probably 13 years old and I couldn't just read it in my 8th grade English class alongside everyone and the teacher. I had to go home and finish the whole thing myself first.
And all I remember is balling my eyes out.
This was the first book that probably ever made me cry and I loved it so much.
As I read this a second time, I just would read a line and remember talking about it in detail in class and it was actually kind of funny to me.
I forgot all of the details of what happened in this book but I was glad I re-read it. Right before the rumble happened I couldn't read it anymore for some reason and put it down. But I picked it up the next day and finished off the last 20 pages or so.
My next plan is to watch the movie before I start reading my next book.
If you never had the opportunity to read this book in school like I did, then I highly recommend you go out and pick up a copy to read right now. Even if it's a library copy or borrowing a friends. Heck, borrow my copy if you want to.
You have to read this book before you turn 25. At least. If not, before you die please. You're never too old for a good 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.
The first time I read this I was probably 13 years old and I couldn't just read it in my 8th grade English class alongside everyone and the teacher. I had to go home and finish the whole thing myself first.
And all I remember is balling my eyes out.
This was the first book that probably ever made me cry and I loved it so much.
As I read this a second time, I just would read a line and remember talking about it in detail in class and it was actually kind of funny to me.
I forgot all of the details of what happened in this book but I was glad I re-read it. Right before the rumble happened I couldn't read it anymore for some reason and put it down. But I picked it up the next day and finished off the last 20 pages or so.
My next plan is to watch the movie before I start reading my next book.
If you never had the opportunity to read this book in school like I did, then I highly recommend you go out and pick up a copy to read right now. Even if it's a library copy or borrowing a friends. Heck, borrow my copy if you want to.
You have to read this book before you turn 25. At least. If not, before you die please. You're never too old for a good 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.
February 7, 2016
23. Shadow Kiss - Richelle Mead
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead is a book that messed with my heart in more ways than one.
If you have read this book, you'll know why. Rose really grew up after the last events in the previous book, Frostbite. So here in Shadow Kiss, most of her actions don't surprise me.
The final assignment they have to do as a class is really, really cool to me for some reason. I just loved the idea and loved everything that happened during it.
Lissa is a lot less hopeless in this book and I actually loved her a lot. After reading this one it made me feel like she was kind of damsel in distress-like in the previous two books.
Christian steps up to the plate and I love that him and Rose get along so well after some time. I mean, I've always loved him from the start but ever since he started to fight with fire power, he's become super badass. Especially a little later on in the book. I won't spoil it for you.
Eddie has become probably one of my favourite characters. I just feel terrible about him and his experiences in Frostbite and I just want to hug him. Even though I know that he's a strong 'guardian' (we all know he's stepped up to the plate and earned that title).
Rose's mom is actually awesome. I love her even if Rose doesn't.
Dimitri FINALLY. That's all I've got to say. But also later on he makes me cry. Like balled my eyes out crying and had to put the book down for a bit. Actually I kind of feel like crying over it right now.
I honestly have no idea how there are three books after this one.
Well I get the fourth one (which I am starting tomorrow) and what has to happen in it. But I don't see how there are to be two more after that. I guess I'll just have to read them to find out.
At the end of the book, a lot of things happen.
I fell in love with Adrian, cried my eyes out cause Dimitri, and wanted to punch Rose in the face. I wanted to hug Lissa and reassure her about everything and I didn't want to say goodbye to Mason finally.
And that is all I'm going to say.
I rated this book 4 stars, more like 4.5, on my goodreads.
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.
If you have read this book, you'll know why. Rose really grew up after the last events in the previous book, Frostbite. So here in Shadow Kiss, most of her actions don't surprise me.
The final assignment they have to do as a class is really, really cool to me for some reason. I just loved the idea and loved everything that happened during it.
Lissa is a lot less hopeless in this book and I actually loved her a lot. After reading this one it made me feel like she was kind of damsel in distress-like in the previous two books.
Christian steps up to the plate and I love that him and Rose get along so well after some time. I mean, I've always loved him from the start but ever since he started to fight with fire power, he's become super badass. Especially a little later on in the book. I won't spoil it for you.
Eddie has become probably one of my favourite characters. I just feel terrible about him and his experiences in Frostbite and I just want to hug him. Even though I know that he's a strong 'guardian' (we all know he's stepped up to the plate and earned that title).
Rose's mom is actually awesome. I love her even if Rose doesn't.
Dimitri FINALLY. That's all I've got to say. But also later on he makes me cry. Like balled my eyes out crying and had to put the book down for a bit. Actually I kind of feel like crying over it right now.
I honestly have no idea how there are three books after this one.
Well I get the fourth one (which I am starting tomorrow) and what has to happen in it. But I don't see how there are to be two more after that. I guess I'll just have to read them to find out.
At the end of the book, a lot of things happen.
I fell in love with Adrian, cried my eyes out cause Dimitri, and wanted to punch Rose in the face. I wanted to hug Lissa and reassure her about everything and I didn't want to say goodbye to Mason finally.
And that is all I'm going to say.
I rated this book 4 stars, more like 4.5, on my goodreads.
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.
February 1, 2016
January Wrap-Up and February TBR
Well, let's see if I did better than November and December...
1. The Calling - Kelley Armstrong
2. The Summoning - Kelley Armstrong
3. The Awakening - Kelley Armstrong
4. The Reckoning - Kelley Armstrong
5. The Rising - Kelley Armstrong
Well, as you can see, this was a month for Kelley Armstrong. I re-read her Darkest Powers Trilogy and read the second and third book in her Darkness Rising trilogy. They take place in the same universe and I was very happy to see characters from Darkest Powers show up in the final Darkness rising book.
Very happy actually. It kind of made my year. I just really, really love these books and this universe and I want so badly for there to be more.
Anywho, onto the books I'm hopefully going to read in February.
1. The Raven Boys - Maggie Stiefvater
- I started this one actually on the 31st and I know nothing about it other than the fact that everyone loves it so I know it's probably going to be amazing.
2. Spirit Bound - Richelle Mead
- I promise I'll finish it this month. Promise.
3. Percy Jackson.... The lightning Thief
- That's a long title so I didn't type it all because this has to go up really soon. Actually this also happens to be a re-read and you all know what it is so yea. I'm really looking forward to this one!
4. Bitten - Kelley Armstrong
- I'm still on my Kelley Armstrong kick and I need it to continue so I'm probably going to start this with-in the next few days.
1. The Calling - Kelley Armstrong
2. The Summoning - Kelley Armstrong
3. The Awakening - Kelley Armstrong
4. The Reckoning - Kelley Armstrong
5. The Rising - Kelley Armstrong
Well, as you can see, this was a month for Kelley Armstrong. I re-read her Darkest Powers Trilogy and read the second and third book in her Darkness Rising trilogy. They take place in the same universe and I was very happy to see characters from Darkest Powers show up in the final Darkness rising book.
Very happy actually. It kind of made my year. I just really, really love these books and this universe and I want so badly for there to be more.
Anywho, onto the books I'm hopefully going to read in February.
1. The Raven Boys - Maggie Stiefvater
- I started this one actually on the 31st and I know nothing about it other than the fact that everyone loves it so I know it's probably going to be amazing.
2. Spirit Bound - Richelle Mead
- I promise I'll finish it this month. Promise.
3. Percy Jackson.... The lightning Thief
- That's a long title so I didn't type it all because this has to go up really soon. Actually this also happens to be a re-read and you all know what it is so yea. I'm really looking forward to this one!
4. Bitten - Kelley Armstrong
- I'm still on my Kelley Armstrong kick and I need it to continue so I'm probably going to start this with-in the next few days.
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