Sunday, July 13, 2014

Open Minds (Mindjack Trilogy #1) by Susan Kaye Quinn

Synopsis:

My Rating
-4/5-
I found this a really good and interesting book. Not only was the idea a really good one but also a really hard one. Reading minds? What a kind of world but it was interesting to see how there is Zero's people who can't read minds, normal people who can read minds then what Kira is who can control minds. It's interesting and Susan Kaye Quinn makes it work really well. It wasn't weird or sloppy or confusing to read!
I liked Kira's character a lot because she continued to think logically but also to jump to conclusions. It was like realistic thinking and she would think one thought that would lead to another so you know how she got to that idea instead of it just being there and you don't know why. Also Kira tries all kinds of things on her own with out even knowing what the limits are or if she should. So she is determined in a way.
The choices Kira makes through out the book are strong choices. Which leads to some interesting places and makes you wonder what if she decided to do something else or take the safe rout to things?
A lot goes on in this book and its interesting to think how it got from the begging to the end. So things were just a rush but it really captured your attention. I'm interested to see where the next book in the trilogy will lead. And what adventures and problems await Kira.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Rebel (Reboot #2) by Amy Tintera

Synopsis:
After coming back from death as Reboots and being trained by HARC as soldiers, Wren and Callum have finally escaped north, where they hope to find a life of freedom. But when they arrive at the Reboot Reservation, it isn't what they expected. Under the rule of a bloodthirsty leader, Micah, the Reboots are about to wage an all-out war on the humans. Although Wren's instincts are telling her to set off into the wilderness on their own and leave the battle far behind, Callum is unwilling to let his human family be murdered. When Micah commits the ultimate betrayal, the choice is made for them. But Micah has also made a fatal mistake . . . he's underestimated Wren and Callum.

The explosive finale to the Reboot duology is full of riveting action and steamy love scenes as Wren and Callum become rebels against their own kind.

My Rating
-3/5-
First of all I'm curious if this will only be a two book series? If so I wouldn't mind too much because I fill like there is a lot of trilogies in YA dystopian books now a days and it would be nice to have a change.
Though I would also like to know what happens after this? They fought a lot of the main problem so there isn't really anywhere a story can go and be exciting. Or at least it would be hard to do. But to have like a few novellas or something? That would be pretty cool. Like maybe one for the beginning of the series like what Wren's life was before she died? Or maybe one about the girl at the end of this book and what happens to her? Maybe? Idk. I just feel like I need more. These two books are just not enough and I need more.
I liked how there was the two points of view Callum's and Wren's. I liked how Wren became more human and caring, while Callum became more in charge. It's like they rubbed off on each other. 
I felt like something was missing in this book though. You have the connection between Wren and Callum but it felt kind of weak and maybe that was part of it. You had the problems and conflict but it seemed so easily resolved so maybe some of the excitement was lost? I'm unsure as to really what felt off about this book though, it was a slight let down after reading the first book and liking that so much. 
As of now I'm just curious as well there be anymore books in this series.

The One (The Selection #3) by Kiera Cass

Synopsis:
The Selection changed America Singer's life in ways she never could have imagined. Since she entered the competition to become the next princess of Illéa, America has struggled with her feelings for her first love, Aspen--and her growing attraction to Prince Maxon. Now she's made her choice . . . and she's prepared to fight for the future she wants.
Find out who America will choose in The One, the enchanting, beautifully romantic third book in the Selection series!
My Rating
-5/5-

Just loved. Perfect ending for a perfect series. The love is so there and it's amazing to see how America comes to decide who is right and see how much she loves them.
Through this series you really see America change she isn't the same girl she was in the first book and it's amazing how strong she is. Also we actually see all the characters change. We see more of them as the book go on and we change are opinion about them. Reading this last book makes me think diffrently about Maxon, Kriss, Celeste, Aspen, pretty much everyone, I think differently about them then I did when I read the first book. 
This last book was also amazing because it touched more on the war issue that was happening. I mean it was always there in the back round with the other books but it was a lot more about the romance really. This book is still more about the romance, but in parts it does touch down on that war part with the rebels and what not. 
Also what I loved about this book was it was a lot more family. Like the girls left in the selection become more like sisters. America spends time with her family and her dad tells her all these wonderful things. America and Queen Amberly act a little close. (Maybe more in other books im not sure) and just everyone at the end is like a family member or a friend to America. It was really amazing and beautiful that there was that aspect in the book. 
Also if I didn't say this already the romance is amazing. It's perfect they love each other so much, even though there was time you think they didn't and they avoided each other or didn't talk. It was perfect and beautiful they really loved each other and it makes me happier then anything that they ended up together. 


Saturday, June 7, 2014

Kahayatle (Apocalypsis #1) by Elle Casey

Synopsis:
My name's Bryn Mathis. I'm seventeen years old, and I live in a neighborhood outside of Orlando, Florida. I live alone because my dad died almost a year ago, along with all the other adults in the world. I'm almost out of food and the gangs of kids that roam around my town are getting more vicious by the day. 

It's time for me to leave and find another place to live … a place where I can find food and shelter … a place where they won't be able to find me. 

Alone, it might have been possible; but now I've got company. I'm worried that I don't have what it takes to get from here to my final destination. 

And I have no idea what might be waiting for me when I get there.

My Rating
-3.5/5-

It took me a awful long time to read this book. Only because it was a eBook and I had 2 ereaders break down on me in that time. My luck was horrible, but I finally got a new nook and was able to finish reading it.
It was a good book. A little weird but good. Bryn the main character is a kick-ass girl with lots of smarts. She knows what she is doing. When she finds Peter she and him try to find safety in a world where there is no adults and kids have started to go crazy. Along the way they find Bodo a German exchange student who got stuck in the US when all the adults die. Together they go off and find safety.
These three together make a good team, they are funny at times but also strong pushing each other along and looking out for one another. 
What surprised me was when I got to the end of the book, I thought "How did they get there?" They had such a journey to where they were and the middle to the end was such a big part of the story that made the begging to middle feel like it was forever far away and something not to worry about. Which was cool so you keep your mind focused on the now and future for Bryn and everyone else. I liked that part of it. 
Also I like how kick-ass Bryn is, she knows how to fight and protect herself she also has enough common sense to get herself far.

Oh also this book is basically a cliff hanger. So be warned if you think its something you might like. I really wish I was able to read the rest of the series soon just so I don't have to deal with guessing as to what happens next. Unfortunately im swamped with books for now so it will be a while.

Savage Drift (Monument 14 #3) by Emmy Laybourne

Synopsis:
The stunningly fierce conclusion to Emmy Laybourne's Monument 14trilogy.

The survivors of the Monument 14 have finally made it to the safety of a Canadian refugee camp. Dean and Alex are cautiously starting to hope that a happy ending might be possible.

But for Josie, separated from the group and trapped in a brutal prison camp for exposed Type Os, things have gone from bad to worse. Traumatized by her experiences, she has given up all hope of rescue or safety.

Meanwhile, scared by the government's unusual interest in her pregnancy, Astrid (with her two protectors, Dean and Jake in tow) joins Niko on his desperate quest to be reunited with his lost love Josie.

Author Emmy Laybourne reaches new heights of tension and romance in this action-packed conclusion to the Monument 14 trilogy.

My Rating
-4/5-

Another one of my favorite books loved this book in the series it was a great end to  the trilogy. Astrid and her pregnancy. Josie in a type O camp that is awful. Niko trying to save her. And Astrid trying to stay safe herself. It's interesting how it all comes together and how everything works out and it's a great ending for these guys after everything they have been though.
I do wonder though what happens to the rest of the United States as this goes on or if everyone is safe and there is really a happy ending for everyone. I guess you can't know everything though and that's fine.
There is 3 novellas in this series that I have not read but hopefully get the chance to read and hopefully get more about all the stories. 

Oh though I must mention one thing I dislike about this book. 
This picture is in the very back it's one of the maps so you have an idea where they go and what not. Like that idea gives you a perspective. What I don't like is Monument, Colorado was put in Wyoming. -_- I'm sorry this just upsets me. 
The red little dot like thing is where Monument Colorado is so you can tell that someone just didn't take the time to pay attention and they put it in the wrong square shaped state. Easy enough mistake but I really do wish people would pay attention it does make me mad that this happened though! 

Friday, June 6, 2014

Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson

Synopsis:
The Pre-Sloane Emily didn't go to parties, she barely talked to guys, she didn't do anything crazy. Enter Sloane, social tornado and the best kind of best friend—the one who yanks you out of your shell.But right before what should have been an epic summer, Sloane just... disappears. No note. No calls. No texts. No Sloane. There’s just a random to-do list. On it, thirteen Sloane-selected-definitely-bizarre-tasks that Emily would never try... unless they could lead back to her best friend. Apple Picking at Night? Ok, easy enough.Dance until Dawn? Sure. Why not? Kiss a Stranger? Wait... what?

Getting through Sloane’s list would mean a lot of firsts. But Emily has this whole unexpected summer ahead of her, and the help of Frank Porter (totally unexpected) to check things off. Who knows what she’ll find?

Go Skinny Dipping? Um...

My Rating
-5/5-
I was at the store when I seen this book and decided to read it. I mean it sounded pretty good and like it could be a okay easy fun read. 
It was so much better then I ever expected. It was a cute summer story with lots of friendship.
Sloane, Emily's best friend, leaves no word from her just an unexpected list of things to do. Emily wouldn't usually do the list but she hopes it will bring her to finding Sloane.
You get to see how this list of 13 things changes Emily's life. You don't really know her from what she was like with Sloane excepted from the flashbacks and what you are told. But from the start to the end of this book you can see that Emily defiantly changes. She makes new friends she becomes more of her own person. She doesn't have to be pushed into doing things on the list as the book goes on.
Plus the friends she has. First Sloane was there and it was Emily's best friend but then she is gone and other people come her way. Making her life different and fun. 
So the writing also it was amazing. There were parts were it was so well written and just captured you into the story. Like you didn't have to drag through all the boring parts to get to something interesting. The author skipped the boring parts and did more of what matter with out really taking away from the story or making you wonder. It also made it harder to get bored with the story because it just captured you in.
I loved all the characters and especially the friendships in the story even though not all of them had a happy ending that you know of. 
Also the ending was perfect!! Just perfect. I never once thought that the ending would be so good or so perfect. So it shocked me and it was an amazing ending the just made the whole book that much more amazing. 

Friday, May 30, 2014

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Synopsis:
Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.
My Rating
-3.5/5-

A movie is coming out on this book and people just go on and on about this book. So I picked it up and read it. It only took me a day to read but I keep putting it down. Maybe books like this just aren't really my thing and maybe that's why I didn't really enjoy it tons. I'm unsure. It was a wonderful book with a cute love story and funny characters that you love and just want to root for. For me though I just couldn't really get into it that much. I'm unsure of as to why and for a few people out there you might have the same problem but from what I can tell most people love this book.
It wasn't about cancer really at all it had characters who had cancer but it was more about love. Not just Augustus and Hazels love but about how they love other people and other things. How just having people there can help.
The whole story was pretty good. The beginning to the end. How not everything was happy or sad or funny. It was a good balance of all emotions which really brought the story together. For most it would probably be a roll coaster of emotions to read this book. 
Sorry it isn't rated higher for all the people who are in love with this book but I just didn't feel it. For me I couldn't get into it. 

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The Giver (The Giver Quartet #1) by Lois Lowry

Synopsis:
Jonas' world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear or pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the Community. When Jonas turns twelve, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.
My Rating
-3.5/5-

When I first started reading this book I hadn't the slightest clue what it was about. 
The Giver was a really good book. A dystopian world where there is no pain and no hurt and no fear it's perfect. When Jonas starts getting memories from the Giver he sees how horrible things are. 
This book really makes you think and it's hard to imagine a world like this and it's really interesting. 
It was a really good book one that is hard to explain but really gets you. 
The ending was so great. You don't see many endings like this one. I didn't expect it to happen and so it was shocking. 
Some things I didn't like though it wasn't very descriptive. Also the ending it left me wondering so much and I don't really like that. I wish I knew more of what happened after he left. Though it's also cool that you don't know what happened because it lets you think about it yourself. 

Monday, May 19, 2014

Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Synopsis:
Samantha is a stranger in her own life. Until the night she disappeared with her best friend, Cassie, everyone said Sam had it all-popularity, wealth, and a dream boyfriend. 

Sam has resurfaced, but she has no recollection of who she was or what happened to her that night. As she tries to piece together her life from before, she realizes it's one she no longer wants any part of. The old Sam took "mean girl" to a whole new level, and it's clear she and Cassie were more like best enemies. Sam is pretty sure that losing her memories is like winning the lottery. She's getting a second chance at being a better daughter, sister, and friend, and she's falling hard for Carson Ortiz, a boy who has always looked out for her-even if the old Sam treated him like trash.

But Cassie is still missing, and the facts about what happened to her that night isn't just buried deep inside of Sam's memory-someone else knows, someone who wants to make sure Sam stays quiet. All Sam wants is the truth, and if she can unlock her clouded memories of that fateful night, she can finally move on. But what if not remembering is the only thing keeping Sam alive?

My Rating
-5/5-
Another amazing book from Jennifer L. Armentrout.
This book was perfect. I loved the story it was so amazing and suspenseful and it kept me guessing through the whole story of who is behind it all.
Samantha has lost her memory and now has a second chance to do things over again to be a better person then before. The only problem is Cassie who was supposedly her best friend has gone missing and is feared not alive. Samantha wants so hard to remember what happened that night but she can't. It also doesn't help that she gets lied to about her life before she lost her memory.
The closer Samantha gets to the truth the more danger she gets in.
The characters were amazing. I really loved Samantha and just how as she found out who she used to be how she hated that. How she hated being mean and she didn't understand how she could have acted that way. I loved her push to try and figure out what happened that night she lost her memory.
Her brother Scott I found awesome how he looks out for his sister and kind of even picks on her a little like a brother should.
The mean friends and the mother who wants her daughter to be prefect and cares what people think really added to the story and helps make you understand why Samantha was so mean before.
Carson was absolutely amazing and him and Samantha made a cute pair. The way he treated Sam though everything was so cute and sweet, I loved it.
I loved where the story went, she looses her memory finds out someone is gone she tries to come up with what happened and she can't. She tires living her old life but finds out it's nothing she really wants then changes it to be something that she does want.
Also the ending was a huge shocker. I didn't expect to see what happened coming but it was really interesting and worth the suspense. There was hardly any clues that were easy to put together so that you wouldn't be surprised at the end. It is really a surprise ending and that is just the best. 
5 out of 5 for this book.

Frozen (Taken #2) by Erin Bowman

Synopsis:
The Heists were only the beginning.

Gray Weathersby escaped from the primitive town of Claysoot expecting to find answers, but what he discovered shook him to the core: A ruthless dictator with absolute power. An army of young soldiers blinded by lies. And a growing rebellion determined to fight back.

Now Gray has joined a team of rebels on a harsh, icy journey in search of allies who can help them set things right. But in a world built on lies, Gray must constantly question whether any ally—or enemy—is truly what they seem…

My Rating
-3.5/5-

This book was good and it was bad, I'm not sure how to describe it. I really liked that book but then I also didn't like it to much. 
What I liked the most where Gray's feelings towards people how he felt about his team and the conflict he had going on with almost all of them. I also liked the love triangle. Does he want Bree or does he want Emma? He is so conflicted about if he wants one or if he doesn't want one. It's like what a real love triangle looks like most of the time. It's confusing and not what you think it is. You also don't really know who he is going to pick tell he decides  that for himself. 
Grey and Blaine are one relationship I just absolutely love the most. The brotherly love, it's the best. They are fine on there own but putting the two together is amazing in my mind. I love that care that they have for each other. So the relationships Gray has with people makes this book so good.

Another thing that makes this book a good book is the plot. The twists and turns how things don't end up like planned. What they go through. It was all pretty cool.
Something that I didn't like about this book is a few things didn't make sense all the time. Like one or two things were just really confusing and I couldn't figure out how it came to be or worked.
Also something just was lacking in the book, i'm unsure as of what but something was just missing. Which made the book a little less then I thought it would be. Overall though this book does deserve about a 3.5 out of 5. 

Sunday, April 13, 2014

White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Synopsis:
One kiss could be the last 

Seventeen-year-old Layla just wants to be normal. But with a kiss that kills anything with a soul, she's anything but normal. Half demon, half gargoyle, Layla has abilities no one else possesses. 

Raised among the Wardens—a race of gargoyles tasked with hunting demons and keeping humanity safe—Layla tries to fit in, but that means hiding her own dark side from those she loves the most. Especially Zayne, the swoon-worthy, incredibly gorgeous and completely off-limits Warden she's crushed on since forever. 

Then she meets Roth—a tattooed, sinfully hot demon who claims to know all her secrets. Layla knows she should stay away, but she's not sure she wants to—especially when that whole no-kissing thing isn't an issue, considering Roth has no soul. 

But when Layla discovers she's the reason for the violent demon uprising, trusting Roth could not only ruin her chances with Zayne…it could brand her a traitor to her family. Worse yet, it could become a one-way ticket to the end of the world.

My Rating
4.5/5
Gosh! Another great amazing book by Jennifer L. Armentrout. To think I would have never even got this book if it wasn't for who wrote it. I'm so glad I read this book. So amazing. The plot was filled with such great surprises. Most you couldn't even see coming. The love Triangle is interesting for sure and it will be weird to see where that is going. Hopefully it won't be to horrible, i'm not big on love triangles. 
Layla is a interesting character who is pretty kick ass and trying to be a more of a Warden at the beginning of the book. Only the Wardens know who she is and what she can do so she can't even tell her best friends. What a secret to be able to keep like that. 
Roth. Now smoking hot demon who starts hanging around Layla. Those two are together are so awesome. 
Zayne a Warden. Also who Layla is in love with but can't be with because she would take his soul. I like Zayne he is really protective over Layla. Though he does mess up way to much and he does kind of hurt Layla a bit. 
I don't know which character I want her to end up with because ummm well both are just so awesome. 
Can't wait to see how the rest of the books come out and are like. 

JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT is one of the best authors I think. I haven't found a single book of hers i haven't loved yet.

Ignite Me (Shatter Me #3) by Tahereh Mafi

Synopsis:
The heart-stopping conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series, which Ransom Riggs, bestselling author of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, called “a thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love.”

With Omega Point destroyed, Juliette doesn’t know if the rebels, her friends, or even Adam are alive. But that won’t keep her from trying to take down The Reestablishment once and for all. Now she must rely on Warner, the handsome commander of Sector 45. The one person she never thought she could trust. The same person who saved her life. He promises to help Juliette master her powers and save their dying world . . . but that’s not all he wants with her.

The Shatter Me series is perfect for fans who crave action-packed young adult novels with tantalizing romance like Divergent by Veronica Roth, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, and Legend by Marie Lu. Tahereh Mafi has created a captivating and original story that combines the best of dystopian and paranormal, and was praised by Publishers Weekly as “a gripping read from an author who’s not afraid to take risks.” Now this final book brings the series to a shocking and satisfying end.

My Rating
-3/5-

Most of this book was a lot of arguments and fights. Like lots of bickering. Don't get me wrong it was very entertaining. Funny and everything else but i was 260 pages in I think and all that had happened more or less was just a bunch of fighting. Though after all that passed and the story got going it really went going nicely. We have training and a big battle. Even though all that stuff was short and didn't tale up a lot of the story, it was understandable why cause there is not really any reason it should have taken the whole story. 

Warner is pretty weird when he takes honestly but it's so human like how he rambles on and on and on. Other characters are like that too how they talk and what they say seems so realistic instead of saying the right thing like most book characters do all the time. These characters say really realistic things. It was really nice. To be honest a nice change and I loved that. 
The ending was open ended. Not a lot where you couldn't have figured out what will most likely happen next, but open ended enough were you want to know what could happen next. So that was interesting.
All in all I really liked this book but I don't know all the arguing and how much of that took up the story made me rate it only a 3/5.


Spoilers:
Now first off the battle at the end. Juliette was so kick-ass she just got in and out in no time flat. While in most books that would be highly unrealistic. In this book it wasn't because Juliette has this amazing power that makes her so unstoppable so it really works out.Now the love interests. I'm glad that Juliette ended up with Warner instead of Adam. Adam wanted a sweet quite girl who needed to be protected from the world and while that might have been Juliette at the beginning of the series it wasn't her at all. Also Juliette was really with him because he was the first person to be nice to her. So yeah she did love him just not in a way that was really meant to last. Also Adam did discourage her a lot. Warner was way different from the very beginning he seen so much in Juliette he pushed her and made her become the best her she could be he really believed in her and understood her. It was really a beautiful thing there. Juliette you could also tell really feel for Warner too. Warner may have been this horrible person at first look but with her he let himself really show who he was and you see how amazing Warner really is under all the things he has been through. So I really love Warner and Juliette together. I mean I was team Warner from the beginning but there is really reasons for this love. I think the last thing now. Warner finding out Adam is his brother. So Warner and Adam hate each other so freaking much and have even tried to kill each other before. But once Warner finds out Adam is his brother, he doesn't hate Adam really because Adam had to go through the same things Warner had to go through so how could he hate Adam? That was really beautiful and I loved that there. :) Warner really is a great guy it's amazing. Now im not saying Adam isn't a great guy they are just great amazing guys in different ways. Like how Adam is more for his brother and friends. While Warner is more for Juliette and what not. So yeah both great. That's all I have to say I believe.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Panic by Lauren Oliver

Synopsis:

Panic began as so many things do in Carp, a dead-end town of 12,000 people in the middle of nowhere: because it was summer, and there was nothing else to do.

Heather never thought she would compete in Panic, a legendary game played by graduating seniors, where the stakes are high and the payoff is even higher. She’d never thought of herself as fearless, the kind of person who would fight to stand out. But when she finds something, and someone, to fight for, she will discover that she is braver than she ever thought.

Dodge has never been afraid of Panic. His secret will fuel him, and get him all the way through the game, he’s sure of it. But what he doesn't know is that he’s not the only one with a secret. Everyone has something to play for.

For Heather and Dodge, the game will bring new alliances, unexpected revelations, and the possibility of first love for each of them—and the knowledge that sometimes the very things we fear are those we need the most.

My Rating 
-3/5-
Reading the synopsis of this book I thought it would be kind of like Nerve by Jeanne Ryan. While both have big challenges, Panic was different.
If someone plays Panic and win they get $50,000 to $67,000 so most people are in it for the money. The problem with Panic is people have died from it in the past. Also people have gotten seriously hurt, but yet the graduated class plays anyways. There is lots of cool challenges that happen even if they aren't that big or scary, some of them are pretty bad. 
Also you have to be careful who your friends are you never know who is hiding secrets. 
Dodge and Heather are both fighting to win the game for someone they love, and on top of that they fall in love with someone. Dodge and Heather are different though in the game for different reasons and are different people who handle things differently. The double point of view was cool and worked nicely for this book.
The thing I disliked about this book the most was it wasn't very exciting. It was a lot more boring then I expected it to be which was pretty sad. Also you could see most everything that was coming next so that made it a bit more boring too. I wish this book was more exciting I really do but other then that, it was a good book.

Sunday, March 30, 2014

BZRK: Reloaded (BZRK #2) by Michael Grant

Synopsis:
From best-selling author Michael Grant, comes the highly anticipated, terrifying, and mind-bending second book in the BZRK trilogy. 

The entire BZRK cell--including Noah and Sadie--has been left in pieces after the last round of battle with the Armstrong Twins, conjoined brother who plot to rob mankind of its free will. Vincent's mind is shattered, and his memories hold dangerous secrets--secrets that Lear, BZRK's mysterious leader, will stop at nothing to protect. 

Meanwhile, Bug Man has taken control of the President's brain, but playing with sanity is a dangerous game. The consequences can spiral way out of control, and the Armstrong Twins are not people Bug Man can afford to disappoint.

The nano is as terrifying, exhilarating, and unpredictable as ever. But the wall of secrets that surrounds it is cracking. What will it reveal? And once the dust has settled, who will be sane enough to find out? 

My Rating 
-5/5-
I think BZRK Reloaded is just as good as BZRK if not better. I loved this book.
Michael Grant makes it easy to help you remember what happened in the first book so you don't have to go and read the first book again to read this book.
There is new things going on in this book to make it interesting. The story is a bit like the last the two sides against each other as they both try to accomplish things, but there is different events that go on.
Just like the last book there is lots of different perspectives, different sides of the story. There is a lot of information to remember and keep straight but it is so worth it because once all the stories mold together and you see how they connected it's really amazing. All and all I love the book and didn't really hate anything about it.


Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Alienated (Alienated #1) by Melissa Landers - Article 5 (Article 5 #1) by Kristen Simmons - Resist (Breathe #2) by Sarah Crossan - The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

For the last month I have been living with my grandma and helping her out and haven't been able to get to a computer to write reviews nor have I read that many books in the time. Finally I am back home now and can get back to the blog and back to reading more and having a new review every few days or so. For now though these are the books I have read in the last month.


The Perks of Being a Wallflower

by 
Synopsis:
Charlie is a freshman.

And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it.

Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates and mix tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But he can't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up.
My Rating 
-3/5-
Everyone made this seem like it would be such a good book. All I can say is it was okay. It wasn't horrible but I expected more I guess.
I also watched the movie after a reading the book and what I say is that the movie was just as good as the book.
I really don't have much of anything to say about this book to be honest.








Resist (Breathe #2)
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Synopsis:
The sequel—and conclusion—to Sarah Crossan's Breathe. Three teen outlaws must survive on their own in a world without air, exiled outside the glass dome that protects what's left of human civilization. Gripping action, provocative ideas, and shocking revelations in a dystopian novel that fans of Patrick Ness and Veronica Roth will devour.

Bea, Alina, and Quinn are on the run. They started a rebellion and were thrown out of the pod, the only place where there's enough oxygen to breathe. Bea has lost her family. Alina has lost her home. And Quinn has lost his privileged life. Can they survive in the perilous Outlands? Can they finish the revolution they began? Especially when a young operative from the pod's Special Forces is sent after them. Their only chance is to stand together, even when terrible circumstances force them apart. When the future of human society is in danger, these four teens must decide where their allegiances lie. Sarah Crossan has created a dangerous, and shattered society in this wrenching, thought-provoking, and unforgettable post-apocalyptic novel

                                                                                  My Rating  -4/5-  
 This book takes off right where the last book left off. So it wouldn't be a bad idea to read the first book then this book right after. Also the points of view are Bea, Alina, Quinn, and Ronan so it's more  then last time. The book also comes in 4 parts (not all to sure.) It's different from the first book but also the same in ways. It was pretty exciting I thought. A lot of things happened split second so some things you really couldn't see coming but other things you could see.                            The only thing is I wish they would have put points of view from people who were fighting against them. It would have made it really interesting. All the points of view you seen from they were all on the same team.

Article 5 (Article 5 #1)
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Synopsis:
New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., have been abandoned.

The Bill of Rights has been revoked, and replaced with the Moral Statutes.

There are no more police—instead, there are soldiers. There are no more fines for bad behavior—instead, there are arrests, trials, and maybe worse. People who get arrested usually don't come back.

Seventeen-year-old Ember Miller is old enough to remember that things weren't always this way. Living with her rebellious single mother, it's hard for her to forget that people weren't always arrested for reading the wrong books or staying out after dark. It's hard to forget that life in the United States used to be different.

Ember has perfected the art of keeping a low profile. She knows how to get the things she needs, like food stamps and hand-me-down clothes, and how to pass the random home inspections by the military. Her life is as close to peaceful as circumstances allow.

That is, until her mother is arrested for noncompliance with Article 5 of the Moral Statutes. And one of the arresting officers is none other than Chase Jennings—the only boy Ember has ever loved
My Rating
-3.5/5-
I thought the book was pretty good. The synopsis does a pretty good job at explaining some of it. 
Ember is thrown into a a kind of school to make her a proper citizen but she tries to escape to find her mother. 
I liked seeing how messed up this world they live in is. How different it is to ours and how they have no freedom and anything can happen to someone. I liked the romance between Ember and Chase. It was a lot of hate but also a lot of caring for each other. I liked the plans. I also really liked the emotion Ember had towards everything. They were realistic and practical emotions. Emotions that you could relate to if that was happening to you which was really nice.  The only things I didn't like where that it was a lot of information to keep straight and about two or three names for everything it made it hard to remember everything while reading. Other wise though it was pretty good.





Alienated (Alienated #1)

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My Rating
-4.5/5-
Okay first off I read the Synopsis and I was like 'HAVE TO HAVE TO HAVE TO READ THIS!!!' So I waited tell it came out then got it at my library and let me tell you it was as good as I thought it was going to be. I mean I just really loved this book. I love paranormal romances in the first place but this one was pretty interesting. An alien exchange program what a cool idea.
I loved Cara and Aelyx. Cara is just doing it for the money. She doesn't really want him there but she is being nice about it. While Aelyx doesn't want to be there at all. They face tons of hate in the book and lots of problems. There is a romance there. Also the ending was pretty cool and interesting it will be cool to see what the second book comes out to be like.
I just liked a lot about this book, the names the relationship between the characters and the idea. It was a good book. I really want to read the second one.
I am pretty far behind on books took me a whole month just to read 4. >.< It has been a busy month hopefully though I can get back into reading and more posted. 

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Storm (Elemental #1) by Brigid Kemmerer

Synopsis:
Earth, Fire, Air, Water – they have more power than you dream.

Ever since her ex-boyfriend spread those lies about her, Becca Chandler is suddenly getting all the guys—all the ones she doesn't want. Then she saves Chris Merrick from a beating in the school parking lot. Chris is different.Way different: he can control water—just like his brothers can control fire, wind, and earth. They’re powerful. Dangerous. Marked for death.

And now that she knows the truth, so is Becca.

Secrets are hard to keep when your life’s at stake. When Hunter, the mysterious new kid around school, turns up with a talent for being in the wrong place at the right time, Becca thinks she can trust him. But then Hunter goes head-to-head with Chris, and Becca wonders who’s hiding the most dangerous truth of all.

The storm is coming . . .

My Rating
-4/5-
I have been giving a lot of books high ratings lately. Probably just because I have been reading good books lately. And right here is another good book. 
Becca saves Chris's life and she finds out that Chris has control over water and his brothers have control over Air, fire, and earth. In most books I feel like you don't learn the big secrets tell almost the end of the book. It was nice to have almost all of them right up front! Also the way that their powers or abilities were describe was really nice. Really simple. It was just a nice change from other books.
Also what happens is pretty good. Since Becca saves Chris's life her life is at risk. When the new kid Hunter comes around she is helped out. 
Oh there is a love triangle in the book, a bit. Where Becca likes Hunter and Chris, which is easy to tell but she only seems to go after one. 
 The characters are pretty awesome and unique. Becca is pretty normal for the most part, though she does get picked on and tries to stay low at the beginning. She is also kind and helpful though I think. Chris and his brothers are all unique and awesome. Though I think that a lot of that also has to do with their totally sweet powers!! Okay I'm just kidding it isn't just their powers. Hunter is cool with his different style and how he acts. Even Becca's friend Quinn has a cool personality. I'm pretty sure I'm going to continue the series and see if it gets better, also how the characters add to things.