Saturday, August 31, 2013

Bumped (Bumped #1) by Megan McCafferty

Synopsis:
When a virus makes everyone over the age of eighteen infertile, would-be parents pay teen girls to conceive and give birth to their children, making teens the most prized members of society. Girls sport fake baby bumps and the school cafeteria stocks folic-acid-infused food.

Sixteen-year-old identical twins Melody and Harmony were separated at birth and have never met until the day Harmony shows up on Melody’s doorstep. Up to now, the twins have followed completely opposite paths. Melody has scored an enviable conception contract with a couple called the Jaydens. While they are searching for the perfect partner for Melody to bump with, she is fighting her attraction to her best friend, Zen, who is way too short for the job.

Harmony has spent her whole life in Goodside, a religious community, preparing to be a wife and mother. She believes her calling is to convince Melody that pregging for profit is a sin. But Harmony has secrets of her own that she is running from.

When Melody is finally matched with the world-famous, genetically flawless Jondoe, both girls’ lives are changed forever. A case of mistaken identity takes them on a journey neither could have ever imagined, one that makes Melody and Harmony realize they have so much more than just DNA in common.

This book was okay. Not great not bad just okay. I liked the idea of it. Nice idea, but I didn't really like where it went. I also didn't like how nothing was described I had not clue what half the stuff was it just made it confusing. The twins you could tell them apart but they seemed to similar considering there suppose to be complete opposites. Anyways I just liked this book didn't love didn't hate it was just ok.

Friday, August 30, 2013

Monument 14 (Monument 14 #1) by Emmy Laybourne

Synopsis:
Your mother hollers that you’re going to miss the bus. She can see it coming down the street. You don’t stop and hug her and tell her you love her. You don’t thank her for being a good, kind, patient mother. Of course not—you launch yourself down the stairs and make a run for the corner.Only, if it’s the last time you’ll ever see your mother, you sort of start to wish you’d stopped and did those things. Maybe even missed the bus.But the bus was barreling down our street, so I ran.Fourteen kids. One superstore. A million things that go wrong. 

In Emmy Laybourne’s action-packed debut novel, six high school kids (some popular, some not), two eighth graders (one a tech genius), and six little kids trapped together in a chain superstore build a refuge for themselves inside. While outside, a series of escalating disasters, beginning with a monster hailstorm and ending with a chemical weapons spill, seems to be tearing the world—as they know it—apart.

One of my favorites. I really like books like this, kids trapped no adults, what happens kind of thing. 5/5. Now I have read books like the Gone Series and Lord of the Flies but honestly i always wondered what it would be like if this happened where I lived? Not by the ocean or something. Well I live in Colorado and now I have an idea. I also like this book because little kids aren't the last thing thought about (Which kinda seems to happen in other books). Also they figure out that you have to ration food right away or eat the stuff that will spoil. I mean there in a huge store but still they are thinking really smart which is amazing. Anyways really liked this book. 

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Undercurrent by Paul Blackwell

Synopsis:
In this suspenseful teen thriller with a touch of the otherworldly, a boy goes over a waterfall and wakes up to find himself in a twisted version of the life he knew. Why did his best friend try to kill him? Why are his parents acting like he’s a sports star all of a sudden? Worst of all, what happened to his older brother? Filled with mind-bending suspense and unsettling thrills, Undercurrent is a grippingly paced teen debut that will pull you under and never let go.
Loved this book. First I read it because I read something about Neal Shusterman fans would enjoy this book. I am a person who really enjoys Neal Shusterman books so I decided to see if I would like this one.
Well loved this book. It was amazing very suspenseful. I gave it a 5/5 but it is definitely one of my favorites and a book I wouldn't mind reading again.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Rise (Eve #3) By Anna Carey

Synopsis:
How far will you go when you have nothing left to lose?

When she lost her soul mate, Caleb, Eve felt like her world had ended. Trapped in the palace, forced to play the part of the happy, patriotic princess of The New America—and the blushing bride of her father's top adviser—Eve's whole life is a lie. The only thing that keeps her going is Caleb's memory, and the revolution he started.

Now, Eve is taking over where Caleb left off. With the help of Moss, an undercover subversive in the King's court, she plots to take down The New America, beginning with the capital, the City of Sand. Will Eve be able to bring about a new, free world when she's called upon to perform the ultimate act of rebellion—killing her father?

I gave this book a 3/5. I liked it just that was about it. Honestly the other two books in this trilogy were great. It always seems like the last book always lacks something though, no matter what trilogy. Anyways, Eve takes a lot of chances. She doesn't really have anything left to lose but then in a way she has a lot to lose a whole other life. Now this book has good ending. Kind of a little expected to me but probably for most people not expected who knows I really am not other people. We don't really get a lot of detail about the ending after everything big happens like what the after math is but leaving that stuff to you imagination makes it cool.

The Trilogy:
All in all I really liked this Trilogy I mean I have read some really awful trilogies before and this one was pretty good. Maybe not the most exciting at some points but at least it didn't drop off into "Ugh why am I reading this?" like some trilogies do in either the second or third book. This one was pretty nice to read all the way throw. Great writing Anna Carey!

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Middle Ground (Awaken #2) By Katie Kacvinsky

Synopsis:
For four weeks Maddie has been living in Los Angeles, trying to be good. But no matter how hard she tries, something inside her won't be sated. She can't live a life of half-truths and false pretenses. So one night, she says how she really feels.

That's all it takes. One night. One bad decision, and Maddie is thrown into a detention center where she's forced to undergo secretive treatment meant to squash her rebellious streak. The powers that be call it rehabilitation. Maddie calls it torture.

Alone, Maddie will not survive. But if she can find something to hold on to - an image of Justin, their love - maybe she can fight. And if she's really lucky, maybe she'll even win.



Love this book as much as  I Loved the first one. 5/5. There isn't a love triangle there is just Maddie and Justin both trying to be together which is amazing. Maddie also gets a lot stronger in this book. She chooses to suffer for something she believes which is just truly amazing. Love this book now where is the third book already!!! 

Friday, August 16, 2013

Glitch (Glitch #1) by Heather Anastasiu

Synopsis:
In the Community, there is no more pain or war. Implanted computer chips have wiped humanity clean of destructive emotions, and thoughts are replaced by a feed from the Link network.

When Zoe starts to malfunction (or “glitch”), she suddenly begins having her own thoughts, feelings, and identity. Any anomalies must be immediately reported and repaired, but Zoe has a secret so dark it will mean certain deactivation if she is caught: her glitches have given her uncontrollable telekinetic powers.

As Zoe struggles to control her abilities and stay hidden, she meets other glitchers including Max, who can disguise his appearance, and Adrien, who has visions of the future. Both boys introduce Zoe to feelings that are entirely new. Together, this growing band of glitchers must find a way to free themselves from the controlling hands of the Community before they’re caught and deactivated, or worse.

This book was really confusing to me. Nothing really seemed straight forward. Also it felt like this book went no where. Don't get me wrong it had some really good parts to it that were really fun to read. But most of it seem the same chapter after chapter. Even the twists and turns in this book seemed boring. Like they knew you were going to stop reading so they threw them in so you wouldn't. 
Also the guys and the relationships in this book seemed flat and not worth reading. 

That why I gave this book a 3/5. Though it is not completely horrible I just didn't enjoy the book. I wouldn't recommend this book.

Not sure yet if I will read the rest of the books in the series. I think I will just to finish the series and to see if it gets any better or I might just skip the other books. Time will tell. 

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Condor by Pam Bachorz

Synopsis:
In the model community of Candor, Florida, every teen wants to be like Oscar Banks. The son of the town’s founder, Oscar earns straight As, is student-body president, and is in demand for every club and cause.

But Oscar has a secret. He knows that parents bring their teens to Candor to make them respectful, compliant—perfect—through subliminal Messages that carefully correct and control their behavior. And Oscar’s built a business sabotaging his father’s scheme with Messages of his own, getting his clients out before they’re turned. After all, who would ever suspect the perfect Oscar Banks?

Then he meets Nia, the girl he can’t stand to see changed. Saving Nia means losing her forever. Keeping her in Candor, Oscar risks exposure . . . and more.

In this book you really are what you hear, or more of what you don't actually hear. Oscar does a lot of work to be exactly what his dad doesn't want but also spends a lot of time pretending to be perfect. Tell Nia comes anyways.
This book seemed a little weird and choppy to me, but not too much. I did like where it went though, how everything worked out. Glad with the choices made for this book the author did a good job. I gave it a 4/5 and say its a book I could recommend to people. 
Also the ending was great made the book so much better. Also if you looking for a good book that isn't in a series, and is dystopian this is one of them.



Monday, August 12, 2013

The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner

Synopsis:
The first book in the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series—The Maze Runner is a modern classic, perfect for fans of The Hunger Gamesand Divergent.

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he’s not alone. When the lift’s doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade—a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls.

Just like Thomas, the Gladers don’t know why or how they got to the Glade. All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they’ve closed tight. And every thirty days a new boy has been delivered in the lift.

Thomas was expected. But the next day, a girl is sent up—the first girl to ever arrive in the Glade. And more surprising yet is the message she delivers. 

Thomas might be more important than he could ever guess. If only he could unlock the dark secrets buried within his mind.

When I first thought about reading this book I had not a single clue what it was about I just seen lots of other people read it so I would see what its about. When I started the book, first few chapters, I though I was only going to rate this book 3/5 and I probably wouldn't want to read the other books in the series. That changed so quickly. After getting into this book I literally couldn't put it down. It was amazingly good. I felt like I could picture just about everything. I felt for the characters and wondered what was going through there head. It is easy to say that this book is one of my favorite books so far.

- I hear it's also suppose to be a movie soon too. See how that goes when it comes out.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Light (Gone #6) Michael Grant

Synopsis:
It's been over a year since all the adults disappeared. Gone.

In the time since everyperson over the age of fourteen disappeared from the town of Perdido Beach, California, countless battles have been fought: battles against hunger and lies and plague, and epic battles of good against evil. And now, the gaiaphage has been reborn as Diana's malicious mutant daughter, Gaia. Gaia is endlessly hungry for destruction. She yearns to conquer her Nemesis, Little Pete, and then bend the entire world to her warped will. As long-standing enemies become allies, secrets are revealed and unexpected sacrifices are made. Will their attempts to save themselves and one another matter in the end, or will the kids of Perdido Beach perish in this final power struggle?

Light was the last book in the Gone series. First off I'm sad that it ended. This has got to be one of the best series I have read so far. Just over a year all this takes place. Though when reading these books it seems like so much longer. So many battles take place. Everyone changed too. You start out with scared frightened kids, some who take chances and try to keep others alive. Through out these books though they all change they learn to take control of the situations fight back, become who they really are. These kids who are only 15 and younger went through hell and they handled it probably way better then any adult could have ever handled it.
The people who you thought were just evil in the beginning turn out to become better people. It's amazing in the last book and its hard to just hate anyone. Also most people who came out of the FAYZ learned to handle what was going on. I'm so glad how it ended I don't think it could have had a better ending. I'm still sad to see it end but all good things must come to an end.
GREAT JOB MICHAEL GRANT!!!!!!!!!!!


Monday, August 5, 2013

Fear (Gone #5) Michael Grant

Synopsis:
It's been one year since all the adults disappeared. Gone.

Despite the hunger and the lies, even despite the plague, the kids of Perdido Beach are determined to survive. Creeping into the tenuous new world they've built, though, is perhaps the worst incarnation yet of the enemy known as the Darkness: fear.

Within the FAYZ, life breaks down while the Darkness takes over, literally—turning the dome-world of the FAYZ entirely black. In darkness, the worst fears of all emerge, and the cruelest of intentions are carried out. But even in their darkest moments, the inhabitants of the FAYZ maintain a will to survive and a desire to take care of the others in their ravaged band that endures, no matter what the cost.


This book was a little hard for me to get into and read for a long time, but it was still a pretty good book. I liked how everyone is sorta split up and things are kind of happy at least for a while. I really wonder how the last one will come out, and how will everyone will act now that there being watched.