Saturday, February 8, 2014

These Broken Stars (Starbound #1) by Amie Kaufman and, Meagan Spooner

Synopsis:
It's a night like any other on board the Icarus. Then, catastrophe strikes: the massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the nearest planet. Lilac LaRoux and Tarver Merendsen survive. And they seem to be alone. 

Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. Tarver comes from nothing, a young war hero who learned long ago that girls like Lilac are more trouble than they’re worth. But with only each other to rely on, Lilac and Tarver must work together, making a tortuous journey across the eerie, deserted terrain to seek help. 

Then, against all odds, Lilac and Tarver find a strange blessing in the tragedy that has thrown them into each other’s arms. Without the hope of a future together in their own world, they begin to wonder—would they be better off staying here forever?

Everything changes when they uncover the truth behind the chilling whispers that haunt their every step. Lilac and Tarver may find a way off this planet. But they won’t be the same people who landed on it.

My Rating 
-4/5-
Love this book, it was a really good science fiction romance. It was simple yet not boring. I loved how Lilac and Tarver were the only ones and you got to see them fall in love. How they are fighting for their lives, but also how its not overly dramatic. They aren't being chased down constantly or about to die every single minute like most books. 
I really enjoyed watching both Tarver and Lilac fall in love. Seeing how they were both stubborn and how they almost always thought the same thing. Well I mean in how to act towards each other. Other wise they weren't really on the same page. 
It was interesting, to discover what they discovered also a little creepy. It made a good story though.
I like how this book was writen. In between each chapter there was a few lines, and they were from an interview. It doesn't really make sense but once you get farther in the book the interview parts make more sense and it's really cool.
Also it went back and forth between Lilac and Tarver's point of view and I thought that was cool to.
It looks like this book will be the first in a trilogy so I'm excited to see what problems they will have to face now. 

Friday, February 7, 2014

Winger (Winger #1) by Andrew Smith

Synopsis:
Ryan Dean West is a fourteen-year-old junior at a boarding school for rich kids. He’s living in Opportunity Hall, the dorm for troublemakers, and rooming with the biggest bully on the rugby team. And he’s madly in love with his best friend Annie, who thinks of him as a little boy.

With the help of his sense of humor, rugby buddies, and his penchant for doodling comics, Ryan Dean manages to survive life’s complications and even find some happiness along the way. But when the unthinkable happens, he has to figure out how to hold on to what’s important, even when it feels like everything has fallen apart.

Filled with hand-drawn info-graphics and illustrations and told in a pitch-perfect voice, this realistic depiction of a teen’s experience strikes an exceptional balance of hilarious and heartbreaking.

My Rating
-5/5-
First off after the first moment of reading this book I didn't put it down tell I finished. I read 8 hours straight staying up tell almost 4 in the morning just to finish it. It immediately pulled me in and no point did I just want to put the book down.
Also some parts were so funny I cried laughing. At times Ryan Dean was just stupid or just wasn't thinking, how he awkwardly responded to some situations was just so hilarious.   
I loved basically all the characters! All of them had something to love about them I think, each one also added something to the story. Well not so much Mustache girl, well maybe just to laugh at. 
Some of my favorite characters where Seanie, Ryan Dean (of course) Chas a little. My favorite character though was definitely Joey. He was just pretty awesome in the story.
Before I read this book I heard it had a sad ending. So when I'm almost done with the book barely anything left to go I was wondering why they sad that. At the point I was at it didn't seem sad at all. Then It kind of all hit at once. The ending was sad, it made me cry, it really broke my heart.
It was such a good book though I'm glad I picked it up! 

Oh also there will be a second book about Ryan Dean in his senior year so that will be cool to read! So want to read that.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

The Island (The Line #3) by Teri Hall

Synopsis:
In The Island, the compelling conclusion of The Line trilogy, Rachel and Pathik continue their adventure. Will Indigo’s firetales about the mysterious island called Salishan prove to be true? Are there inhabitants, and if so, are they friends or enemies? With no way back to where they came from, what price will Rachel and her loved ones have to pay in order to survive where they’ve landed? Are the risks they've taken, and the people they've lost forever, worth what they find on the island?
My Rating
-5/5-
I rated The Line (first book in the series) a 1/5 and the second book Away a 3/5. This book though was definitely the best! I Just loved The Island.
It starts off where the last book ended. It also has details and mentions things from the first and second book so if you don't remember before you read this book you will start to remember at least something.
There is more new characters in this book and more new problems. The book is very exciting. I Loved all the twists and turns and problems that came up.
Also the ending was one of the best endings I have read in a while. I Loved this book even though I didn't like the first book I'm glad I pushed on and read the second and got to the third. 

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Enders (Starters #2) by Lissa Price

Synopsis:
With the Prime Destinations body bank destroyed, Callie no longer has to rent herself out to creepy Enders. But Enders can still get inside her mind and make her do things she doesn't want to do. Like hurt someone she loves. Having the chip removed could save Callie's life - but it could also silence the voice in her head that might belong to her father. Callie has flashes of her ex-renter Helena's memories, too ...and the Old Man is back, filling her with fear. Who is real and who is masquerading in a teen body? This is the thrilling sequel to "Starters".
My Rating
-3.5/5-

This book takes off where the last book left off.
I unfortunately didn't find it as good as the first book though. It was good just not as great.
A lot goes on in this book. It's pretty cool to see so much in this book and it isn't even that long.
I thought the twist and turns were amazing in this book they throw you for a loop and they are so hard to wrap your mind around.
The ending was good but it made me want a little more, to know what else happens to Callie and her friends, her family. Even to know Callie and see if there is more of a romance anywhere with someone.
Unfortunately I don't have much to say about this book but it was good. 

Monday, February 3, 2014

Fracture Me (Shatter Me #2.5) by Tahereh Mafi

Synopsis:
In this electrifying sixty-page companion novella to the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series, discover the fate of the Omega Point rebels as they go up against The Reestablishment. Set during and soon after the final moments of Unravel MeFracture Me is told from Adam's perspective.

As Omega Point prepares to launch an all-out assault on The Reestablishment soldiers stationed in Sector 45, Adam's focus couldn't be further from the upcoming battle. He's reeling from his breakup with Juliette, scared for his best friend's life, and as concerned as ever for his brother James's safety. And just as Adam begins to wonder if this life is really for him, the alarms sound. It's time for war.

On the battlefield, it seems like the odds are in their favor—but taking down Warner, Adam's newly discovered half brother, won't be that easy. The Reestablishment can't tolerate a rebellion, and they'll do anything to crush the resistance . . . including killing everyone Adam has ever cared about.

Fracture Me sets the stage for Ignite Me, the explosive finale in Tahereh Mafi's epic dystopian series. 

My Rating
-3/5-

This is a short novella in the Shatter Me series. It's from Adam's point of view. For everyone who loves Adam it's a good book to read. To be honest though I don't like Adam to much. This book though made me like him more. Like you see that he cares for Juliette he really does. One part that I liked though is when it comes down to saving James or Juliette. I like the person he picks for that. Also the ending is a shocking one. I can't wait to read the 3rd book and see if its true.