Shadowcry Review

Title: Shadowcry (Wintercraft #1)


Author: Jenna Burtenshaw


Publication Date: 6/21/2011


My Rating: ★★★★★


Synopsis:


The Night of Souls—when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest—is only days away.

Albion is at war . . . and losing.

The wardens have descended, kidnapping innocent citizens for their army, but looking for one in particular.

And fifteen-year-old Kate Winters has just raised a blackbird from the dead.

As her home is torn apart by the wardens, Kate's discovery that she is one of the Skilled—the rare people who can cross the veil between life and death—makes her the most hunted person in all of Albion. Only she can unlock the secrets of Wintercraft, the ancient book of dangerous knowledge. Captured and taken to the graveyard city of Fume—with its secret tunnels and underground villages, and where her own parents met their deaths ten years ago—Kate must harness her extraordinary powers to save herself, her country, and the two men she cares for most. And she'll make a pact with a murderer to do it.

Those who wish to see the dark, be ready to pay your price.



I have already read this book, but since Blackwatch, the second in this series, has just come out I decided to read it again to really get the jist of everything again. Reading this book a second time I was just as thoroughly impressed and entranced by it as the first time I read it. That is why this book is on the list of my favorite series'.

For years Kate's hometown has been safe from a harvest, a time where wardens come and take people away to fight in the war that Albion is having with the Continent. Kate never thought that she'd have to face another harvest in her lifetime, especially after the last harvest took her parents away from her. Living in a bookshop with her uncle, Kate woke up a few days before the Night of Souls, a time when everyone celebrates and remembers the dead that have passed before them. She never thought that that that day would change her life forever. Wardens came into her town and her and another assistant named Edgar hid in the cellar of the bookshop. When a dead bird got revived in her very hands Kate didn't know what to think. But at that point everyone knew she was a part of the Skilled. A group of people that can see within the veil between life and death and can manipulate it. Her and Edgar had to flee from wardens that had gotten her uncle and while running she meets Silas Dane. A man who is not alive, yet not dead. He is the most feared person in Albion and Kate had the unfortunate pleasure of running into him.

After being taken by Silas into the city of Fume, Kate's journey picks up and there are all kinds of mishaps, deceitful people, and new things that Kate ends up going through. The journey to find Wintercraft, a book written by her ancestors and others of the Skilled, is the main point of her journey in this book. Once found, a whole nother world is revealed to Kate that she never dreamed was possible, and especially for her.

The way Jenna writes all of the scenes as well as all of the feelings that Kate has is just remarkable. I have only read a few books that keep me so engrossed in the story like this one has. The synopsis of this book is an amazing summary but even it doesn't give the book the justice it deserves. As the reader you will feel sympathy, anger, sadness, and excitement as you have never before with a book. And with the ending that it has? It will leave you wanting more! I am so glad that I re read this book and that I also already have the second book to start on!

Insurgent Review

Title: Insurgent (Divergent #2)


Author: Veronica Roth


Publish Date: 5/1/2012


My Rating: ★★★★★


Synopsis:

One choice can transform you--or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves--and herself--while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.

Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable--and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.



I haven't written a review about Divergent, this first book in this series, because I read it a long time ago and I can't remember much so I don't think it would be fair to write a half review because I can tell you, this series is AMAZING! So if you haven't read the first book, you may not want to read this review!

So after initiation and all the hell that went along with it Tris finally thinks she'll be able to relax a little. But she had no idea about all the things that were going to take place. Everyone must choose a side in this war between the factions, those who do not, end up with the factionless, and the Divergent are supposed to be sought out and killed. Tris and her boyfriend Four are two of those Divergent and end up having to run all over the place to avoid being killed.

This story is amazing. I can't even do it justice in a review, it's THAT good. This book is all about betrayal and will to survive, all while trying to save the ones you love and all that you hold dear. The world of all the factions is about to change drastically and Tris has to betray some people in order to gain knowledge about the "true" reason for the war.

The way this story ends is a wow of a cliff hanger. I was literally stunned by this book and I will be one of the first to buy the next one in this series. Divergent was amazing as well and I will read it again soon so I can write a review about it. Just know that this is a series you couldn't go wrong with. I think all kinds of people who love all different genres will find something to love about this series!

Ravenstoke Review

Title: Ravenstoke (Universe Unbound #2)


Author: Augusta Blythe


Publication Date: 12/4/2011


My Rating: ★★★★☆


Synopsis:


In Winterborne, Loie and Mia's seventeenth birthdays brought more drama and surprises than they ever expected. Now, in Ravenstoke, they are adjusting to the aftermath and struggling to keep those newfound powers in check. When Andreas is called away to England under mysterious circumstances, a new guy is sent to Salcey Ridge in his place. Cian is smarmy and cocksure and Loie wants nothing more than to unleash a hellhound on him. Unfortunately, Cian isn't the only complication in their lives as the girls must also contend with the reappearance of Mr. Winterborne himself and Loie's most dreaded fear of all - a part in the school musical. Can the girls survive the rest of junior year unscathed?



I'm pretty sure that I liked this book more than the first, if that's even possible! I love how fast paced the story was and this book is so much more intense and filled with so much emotion it just radiates from the pages!

I thought whenever Cian entered the picture that something was off, I just wasn't sure what. Boy was I in for a surprise though with Loie's father reappearing and taking her into Sanctuary. In this book you dig deeper into Loie as a person and how she feels and handles certain things. I love that this book expresses her individuality and portrays her as a heroine. The twist that I was left with made me pretty upset that I didn't already have the next book!

This is definitely one of those "never forgotten" series' and I will be adding it to my referral list on "Best Series'". I am so thankful that I got the chance to read and review this book!

*Special thank you to the Author for allowing me to read and review her book! I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for the next installment!*

Winterborne Review

Title: Winterborne (Universe Unbound #1)


Author: Augusta Blythe


Publication Date: 4/24/2011


My Rating: ★★★★☆


Synopsis:


Sixteen-year old Mia Winterborne is destined to be special. Details are sketchy, though, as her dad disappeared with all the answers when she was five. Mia only knows that she’ll inherit her kickass superpowers on her seventeenth birthday. Helping Mia prepare for her anticipated ascendancy is Loie Bryce, her best friend and eternal sidekick extraordinaire. The girls’ intense friendship has never wavered until now, when Andreas arrives in Salcey Ridge. They both fall hard for the British hottie, who quickly becomes a fixture in their lives. When they discover that Andreas is not who he appears to be, the frightening reality of Mia’s powers finally hits home. The nearer Mia’s birthday draws, the more the danger escalates and long-buried lies are exposed, putting the girls on a path that they never expected.



Oh my gosh, such an amazing book! Defintely fast paced, read in one day, but it's one of those that you do not want to put down!

By reading the synopsis you think that the story will be from Mia's point of view but it's actually from Loie's and I defintely think that made the story. Poor Loie has lost both of her parents and her grandpa in a very short amount of time and has been mostly raised by her bitter grandma who seems like she couldn't care less about her until she forgets to clean the bath tub. She spends all of her extra time with her best friend and when I say best, I mean it. The were born the same day, same time, and in the very same room. Mia's father even named her because her mom thought she was a boy and her father couldn't make it to the birth. It's only later in the story that you realize why all of this is so relevent.

This is one of those books that I can hardly talk about with out leaking spoilers because it is that intense and fast paced. I have to admit that I figured out early on that something fishy was going on when Mia was trying to work with Loie on harnessing her powers, but there were many jaw dropping moments that I literally said "Oh my gosh" or laughed out loud and my husband just looked at me like I was crazy. I am so glad that I already have the second book to this and I am going to start right after this review! If you like mythical creatures with some mystery and love in the mix then this is just the book for you! I will definitely be reading this one again!

*A special thank you to the author for allowing me to read and review this book and sending me her second to read and review as well.*

Eden's Root (Eden's Trilogy Book #1)

Title: Eden's Root (Eden's Root Trilogy Book #1)


Author: Rachel Fisher


Publication Date: 12/17/2011


My Rating: ★★★★☆


Synopsis:


The year is 2033 and the world hovers on the edge of explosion as unexplained crop deaths lead to severe global food shortages. In the United States, the Sickness is taking lives slowly, creeping its way into every family. Fi Kelly has already faced the Sickness in her own family, toughening her beyond her years. But a shocking confession from her dying father will push her toughness to its absolute limits. Saddled with an impossible secret and the mission of saving her little sister, Fi sets out to transform herself into the warrior that she must become to survive the coming collapse. Along the way, she will discover that evil can be accidental and that love can be intentional.




Wow, I must say when I first read the synopsis I was worried that I may not really like the book. It was a very long read but my gosh I am so glad I took the time to read it!

When you start the story Fi is only 13 and her father tells her a huge secret. The food that everyone has been eating is what has been causing Cancer. Her father is dying of cancer in the beginning of the book and you see just how tight she is with her father and how she wants his approval on everything. At just 13 she starts hard core training. She takes herself to the limit with fighting and learning to use a bow and a gun. When it all finally comes to a head and she is forced to take herself and her Family, including the family next door, it is fast paced and very intense. This girl who is now only 14 years old is fighting for survival of not only herself but many other people as well.

Maggie is Fi's mother and the way the author portrays her is wonderful. There's a part in the story that says "you only need five minutes to fall in love with Maggie" and I definitely think that is true. Now I hate spoilers and I try not to have them in my reviews, but there was a point in the story where Maggie deteriorates very quickly and I actually cried. Now those who know me know that I am not a big cry type person, but yes, I actually cried. You come to love Maggie so much in this story it feels like a huge loss without her.

I love how the author makes Fi into such a strong woman even though she is only a child. I found myself forgetting that she was only 14-15 throughout the story and it took my breath away to have that fact brought to light every time her age was brought up. I like that she is fearless but she states that it isn't bravery that drives her, its rage. I can definitely understand where her rage is coming from. She lost her parents and is now moving an entire family across the U.S. to get to Eden which she isn't 100% sure she'll find.

The love that blossoms between Fi and Asher is quick and expected. I definitely figured out that they would end up together from the beginning of Asher in the story. But it was still a great read.

There was so much to take in while reading this book so this isn't even half of the stuff that I could possibly say about it. But it was an amazing read. It actually made me think about the food that we do have and how this quite possibly could be a real life situation. Kind of makes me want to only eat fruits and veggies that I myself grow and learn how to fight and survive on my own in case I ever had to do that. Definitely a great read for anyone who likes dystopian type books. I will most certainly be recommending this and can't wait to read the next book in this series.

*Thank you very much to the author, Rachel Fisher, for allowing me to read and review her book. It was amazing!*

Sickness Sucks

So I have been increasingly sick over the weekend. Saturday I got car sick going to the cook out, I never get car sick, and Sunday I just didn't feel very good all day and around eleven p.m. I started throwing up. Every time I tried to eat I would get a really bad pain in my stomach, like someone was stabbing me with a knife, and I would throw up. I finally decided to go to the doctor yesterday afternoon. I went to Urgent Care in Springfield but there were so many people there and after an old couple told me that they had been there for over two hours and the only thing they had done was draw blood, I knew I would be better off going to the hospital.

After getting to the hospital and seeing that not many people were there I thought it was going to be fairly quick and I was glad that I didn't stay at Urgent Care. They drew my blood and got vitals done pretty quickly and then I went and sat back down in the waiting room until they called me to go to a room.

The doctor’s thought I had something going on with my gallbladder because I have had several problems with it in the past but haven't had it out yet, so after an IV and Ultrasound added to the blood and urine tests, and about 6 hours later the doctor told me that I had Gastritis caused by H Pylori bacteria. Basically this means the bacteria in my stomach had made the lining of my stomach inflamed and irritated causing it to thin out and if I had not treated it, it would've created an Ulcer in my stomach. I'm glad I went to the hospital when I did because I've heard Ulcers are horrible to deal with!

They put me on an antibiotic, nausea meds, pain meds, and an antacid to help keep the acid in my stomach down so it can heal. I feel a little better today, yesterday I had no strength what so ever, but I hate that I am on a liquid diet until tomorrow. I feel like I'm pretty much starving here! But hopefully by this time tomorrow I will feel more like myself and be able to keep solid food down and not throw them all up!

Book Review's

I am almost done with this Comp and Math course for the summer so hopefully I will be able to start reading a lot more! It is killing me to not be able to read every day! I am 3/4 of the way through Eden's Root and I love it so far! It is an amazing read and I am sure the author can't wait to read my review as well as others on my blog.

There are many books that I have on the "to read" shelf and I can't wait to get to them! I have 5 right now that are "priority" but so many of my favorite book series have come out with the newest books and as soon as I am able I am going to go back to my "reading one book every three days" routine and get these things knocked out!

I love to read and I am so thankful when authors give me their books to read and review. It's a true blessing to get to read and post my reviews so that other people may want to read the same books and enjoy the same things that I have loved in each of the books that I read.

I am trying to think of new ways to spice this old blog up but I’m not quite sure how to do it yet. I'm thinking about doing some giveaways or just posting info about books that others might like to read. I read a lot of the same genre type books so maybe there are others who like one book and think "well I wonder what other books I would like that are like this one?" so maybe I will start posting about books that are similar to one another and if you like this one you might also like this other one!

So as I said before, fellow blog followers, please bare with me while I am trying to finish up these summer courses and get my reading back on schedule!

Title: The Light and Fallen

Author: Anna White

Publication Date: 3/27/2012

My Rating: ★★★★☆

Synopsis:
Lucian isn't sure what to expect when he steps over the banister separating Heaven from Earth. He opens his eyes in a new body, one with no wings, no knowledge of the future, and no special powers. All he remembers is his mission: to find a mysterious key. When he meets a human girl that he can't ignore he is forced, for the first time in eternity, to choose between duty and the pull of his heart. The future hangs on his decision, but he's fallen into a world where nothing is just what it seems.

Angels, Fallen Angels, and true love. What more do you have to say?! This was a fantastic book! It was very fast paced and hard to put down.

I loved Samara. She seems so innocent and doesn't realize how important she really is. She's made out to be like any other teenage girl despite the fact that her father has disappeared off the face of the Earth. That was one aspect I wish would've been brought to light, how or why her father disappeared, but maybe that's for a later book?

The romance between Lucian and Samara was lovely. It made me yearn to be her, and at times, I really felt like I was her. Feeling the anxious, giddy feeling that being around Lucian brought up inside her. And Jack? Well, I pretty much hated him from the moment he entered into the story. Self absorbed, player types do not appeal to me. I was so excited and cheering Samara on for denying him like she did!

When the book hit its climax, it was swift but very dramatic! And the way the fights were described, made my adrenaline spike just reading it! I have to admit, I started figuring things out fairly quickly, but I didn't think the book would end in the way it had! I absolutely love that it wasn't at all what I expected at the end. (It's no fun when you know exactly how everything will happen :))

All in all, I am definitely looking forward to the future books in this series. I love stories about fallen Angels and anything having to do with them so I was excited to read this. If you like the "Hush, Hush" series by Becca Fitzpatrick, you will love this book!

Title: Any Love But Mine

Author: Debbie Davies

Publication Date: 3/3/2012

My Rating: ★★★★☆

Synopsis:

Look but don't touch has never been more true... The gods forbade her to love, but love is a powerful force. Acacia has been created purely for Eros' pleasure but discovers within moments of being summoned into his presence that he has no interest in her whatsoever. Rejected, she is banished to Earth to serve as Eros' minion with the task of promoting the blissful state of love among all those around her, a state she must never indulge in with a human being herself on pain of immediate destruction. And then comes Josh, someone whose power of attraction over Acacia is so intense she will find it utterly impossible to resist him. But is he human? Is he a god? Or is he a trick of the gods? And what would happen should they kiss?

Wow, this is another reason why I am beginning to love the books on Greek Mythology, this book was such a great read! It started off fairly slow and drawn out giving descriptions on the surroundings, and I was a little worried that the book would continue in that way. But beiing the avid book reader I am, I just have to see it to the finish and I was pleasently surprised to find out that once it got past the first chapter or so, the book really picked up and it was great!

I fell in love with Acacia. She really stands up for what she believes in and I love those types of stories. Her romance with Josh was breath taking! I was literally holding my breath at different parts in the book just waiting for them to kiss. Their love is just so passionate and all consuming, it's amazing to read. I thought I had Josh figured out, as to what he was or where he came from, but I was completely wrong! I never even suspected what was actually going on!

The deal with Luca, I have to say, I thought he would come to love her, just with how he acted in their first encounter, and I'm excited to see what comes of their relationship in the next book.Forbidden love only makes it that much more enticing. :)

I never even imagined how the book would end. With that ending, it almost makes me mad that I don't already have the second book! :) Even though it started off slow, this book was an excellent read and very hard to put down when it starts to pick up! I would definitely read this one again!

Born at Midnight Review

Title: Born at Midnight(Shadow Falls #1)


Author: C.C. Hunter


Publish Date: 3/29/2011


My Rating: ★★★★★


Synopsis:


One night Kylie Galen finds herself at the wrong party, with the wrong people, and it changes her life forever. Her mother ships her off to Shadow Falls—a camp for troubled teens, and within hours of arriving, it becomes painfully clear that her fellow campers aren’t just “troubled.” Here at Shadow Falls, vampires, werewolves, shapshifters, witches and fairies train side by side—learning to harness their powers, control their magic and live in the normal world.

Kylie’s never felt normal, but surely she doesn’t belong here with a bunch of paranormal freaks either. Or does she? They insist Kylie is one of them, and that she was brought here for a reason. As if life wasn’t complicated enough, enter Derek and Lucas. Derek’s a half-fae who’s determined to be her boyfriend, and Lucas is a smokin’ hot werewolf with whom Kylie shares a secret past. Both Derek and Lucas couldn’t be more different, but they both have a powerful hold on her heart.

Even though Kylie feels deeply uncertain about everything, one thing is becoming painfully clear—Shadow Falls is exactly where she belongs…



I loved this book. It was a wonderful mix of mystery, adventure, and romance. I cant imagine finding out that you aren't "normal". I was a little frustrated by the way that at the end of the book you still didn't find out what exactly Kylie is, but I'm guessing it's because there's much more to her than what is mentioned in the first book. At least I hope so!

The love triangle was awesome. The way it was written leaves you feeling like you're the one thats gasping for air after every kiss and leaves you wanting for more. I got frustrated at times and would be thinking to myself "Just kiss him already!" Lol the sexual tension was crazy!

The cliffhanger was a pretty good one as well, I have to say I didn't think the book would end how it did. All in all this was a great read and if you like the House of Night and Vampire Academy Series', you'll love this one as well!!

Torn Review

Title: Torn (Trylle Trilogy #2)


Author: Amanda Hocking


Publish Date: 2/27/2012


My Rating: ★★★★★


Synopsis:


When Wendy Everly first discovers the truth about herself—that she’s a changeling switched at birth—she knows her life will never be the same. Now she’s about to learn that there’s more to the story…

She shares a closer connection to her Vittra rivals than she ever imagined—and they’ll stop at nothing to lure her to their side. With the threat of war looming, her only hope of saving the Trylle is to master her magical powers—and marry an equally powerful royal. But that means walking away from Finn, her handsome bodyguard who’s strictly off limits…and Loki, a Vittra prince with whom she shares a growing attraction.

Torn between her heart and her people, between love and duty, Wendy must decide her fate. If she makes the wrong choice, she could lose everything, and everybody, she’s ever wanted…in both worlds.




Ahh, another brilliant book by Amanda Hocking! I absolutely loved it! I cannot wait to read the third installment in this awesome series.

I love everything that Wendy finds out in this book. And I especially love the love triangle that is unfolding. It was definitley intense reading Finn's moods and reactions to certain things and you begin to learn the reasoning behind Wendy's mothers actions and why she seems so cold hearted and distant. It almost makes you feel sorry for her. Almost.

Then we learn about who her dad really is. Not that I can say it was a shocker, I had it figured out by the end of the first book, but the way everything plays out leaves you wondering which option and life will she ultimately choose?

I love how vivid the detailing is with the description of the fights, and surroundings. It makes you feel as if you are right there and the emotions? I can say at times I felt like I was Wendy and I was the one trying to figure things out.

Like I said, I simply can't wait to read the third book in this trilogy. So far the books just seem to keep getting better so I can only imagine how great the last one will be!

Goddess Interrupted Review

Title: Goddess Interrupted (Goddess Test #2)


Author: Aimee Carter


Publish Date: 3/27/2012


My Rating: ★★★★☆


Synopsis:
Kate Winters has won immortality. But if she wants a life with Henry in the Underworld, she'll have to fight for it.
Becoming immortal wasn't supposed to be the easy part. Though Kate is about to be crowned Queen of the Underworld, she's as isolated as ever. And despite her growing love for Henry, ruler of the Underworld, he's becoming ever more distant and secretive. Then, in the midst of Kate's coronation, Henry is abducted by the only being powerful enough to kill him: the King of the Titans.As the other gods prepare for a war that could end them all, it is up to Kate to save Henry from the depths of Tartarus. But in order to navigate the endless caverns of the Underworld, Kate must enlist the help of the one person who is the greatest threat to her future.Henry's first wife, Persephone.




In the first book Kate became an Immortal and it was all about her journey to becoming one. This book starts where the other left off by coming in after her 6 months of freedom and telling the story of everything that happens as she spends her first 6 months in the actual Underworld.

This was not as good of a story to me as the previous two, but the cliffhanger was something that makes me look forward to reading the next book in the series. It was difficult to read how Kate shifted from this confident, strong willed girl, into a self conscious,codependant one. No matter how hard she tries Henry won't show any affection and it seems that he couldn't care less whether she stays or goes. It just seemed to me like the entire first half of the book was Kate whining and being a brat. I had to stop reading at times and literally said to myself "What in the heck is your problem?! Suck it up!"

Once the story got about half way through it finally started to pick up and show the "never back down" Kate that I loved so much from book one and the novella. I was thankful for that.

The ending? Well that was most definitely an "OMG" cliffhanger. I couldn't believe the outcome. You never saw it coming. As much as I didn't like the beginning of the book, the middle and ending left me wanting more and wishing like heck that I already had the third book! :)

Switched Review

Title: Switched (Trylle Trilogy #1)


Author: Amanda Hocking


Publish Date: 1/3/2012


My Rating: ★★★★★


Synopsis:


When Wendy Everly was six years old, her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. Eleven years later, Wendy discovers her mother might have been right. She’s not the person she’s always believed herself to be, and her whole life begins to unravel—all because of Finn Holmes.

Finn is a mysterious guy who always seems to be watching her. Every encounter leaves her deeply shaken…though it has more to do with her fierce attraction to him than she’d ever admit. But it isn’t long before he reveals the truth: Wendy is a changeling who was switched at birth—and he’s come to take her home.

Now Wendy’s about to journey to a magical world she never knew existed, one that’s both beautiful and frightening. And where she must leave her old life behind to discover who she’s meant to become…


I can see why Amanda Hocking has made such a name for herself. This book was a wonderful read. I've never read another book quite like this one.

Finding out that you're really a troll and having to seperate from the only family you've ever known, I can only imagine how hard that must be. I love how Amanda made Wendy out to be a strong character most of the time but also gave her humanly qualities by making her seem just as vulnerable as any other teen girl.

It sucks to see that neither mother figure in her life is compassionate or caring, the one she was left with tried to kill her! But the story is very hard to put down. I figured things out on my own bit by bit way before they were actually revealed to the reader but I think most people who tend to overthink the books they read and try to become part of the world would do the same. But nevertheless, it was still an amazing book. The ending was awesome and I can't wait to read the second book to see where it goes from here!

My book had a special story, 71 pages, at the very end talking about the Vittra and the night they had tried to capture her and I'm thinking that it was meant to give the reader a glimpse as to what was in store for the next book! Pretty sure there will be a love triangle very shortly and I can't wait! :)

The Goddess Hunt Review

Title: The Goddess Hunt (Goddess Test #1.5)


Author: Aimee Carter


Publish Date: 3/1/2012


My Rating: ★★★★★


Synopsis:


A vacation in Greece sounds like the perfect way for Kate Winters to spend her first sabbatical away from the Underworld...until she gets caught up in an immortal feud going back millennia. Castor and Pollux have been on the run from Zeus and Hades' wrath for centuries, hiding from the gods who hunt them. The last person they trust is Kate, the new Queen of the Underworld. Nevertheless, she is determined to help their cause. But when it comes to dealing with immortals, Kate still has a lot to learn....




Aimee Carter has done it yet again. I absolutely loved this book. It sucks that it was only a novella and not very long because I loved where the story was going!

Aimee portrayed Kate to be such a strong willed amazing woman in this book. Even though she is fairly new to this world she has been thrust into, she is already starting to change the way things are and how people percieve them. I love that she stands firm on what she believes in no matter who tries to change her mind. I feel like that is one of her best qualities!

I also loved how this book had both sides within the story. One chapter you read from Henry, Hades, point of view and the next you read from Kate's. I think it brought a deeper insight into Henry that I know everyone wanted and makes him a much more likeable character. I almost wish all the books were like this because it can get frustrating at times trying to figure out what is going on in that head of his! :)

I cant wait to read the next book in this series because it seems like they just keep getting better and better. I hope Kate continues to be charismatic and strong willed because it makes for a much more interesting ready, you can practically feel the tension radiating from the pages! I would have to say even for a novella, I may actually like this one better than the first book! But i'm not totally for sure, they're both just so great!

The Goddess Test Review

Title: The Goddess Test


Author: Aimee Carter


Publication Date: 5/1/2011


My Rating: ★★★★★


Synopsis:


It's always been just Kate and her mom and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate's going to start at a new school with no friends, no other family and the fear her mother won't live past the fall.
Then she meets Henry. Dark. Tortured. And mesmerizing. He claims to be Hades, god of the Underworld—and if she accepts his bargain, he'll keep her mother alive while Kate tries to pass seven tests.

Kate is sure he's crazy—until she sees him bring a girl back from the dead. Now saving her mother seems crazily possible. If she succeeds, she'll become Henry's future bride, and a goddess.




Wow, this another one of those books that I just could not put down! I love the modern twist on old Greek Mythology. I'm glad that the second book is due out next week but it's going to suck to have to wait another year for the third!
Everything about this book was amazing. The way things were described wasn't too much, or too little. Aimee Carter gave exactly what was needed to make you feel like you were right there alongside Kate going through all the same emotions as her.
I have to admit I figured out rather quickly what, or rather who, was the one wrecking all of Henry's chances and had killed the other girls, but it still made for an interesting story and finding out who the different charcters were at the end was the biggest surprise of all! I can't wait to read the next book in this series!
After this book I think I may try to read more stories with a mythological twist. The Goddess Test sold it for me. :)

Fever Review

Title: Fever (The Chemical Garden Trilogy Book 2)


Author: Lauren DeStefano


Publish Date: 2/21/2012


My Rating: ★★★★★


Synopsis:



Rhine and Gabriel have escaped the mansion, but they’re still in danger. Outside,
they find a world even more disquieting than the one they left behind. Determined to
get to Manhattan and to find Rhine’s twin brother Rowan, the two press forward,
amidst threats of being captured again . . . or worse.

The road they are on is long and perilous-and in a world where young women only live
to age 20 and men die at age 25, time is precious. In this sequel to Lauren
DeStefano’s harrowing Wither, Rhine must decide if freedom is worth the price-now
that she has more to lose than ever.


WOW! This book was so fast paced I read it in only a few hours! I couldnt put it down! All the twists and turns within this book and the vivid detail in which they're given, make it feel as though you are right there in the action. And the ending is more surprising than ever. I thought I knew how this book would end when I started it, and even half way through it, but boy was I wrong. I will most likely read this series again. I only wish I had the third book already because it leaves you wanting more with such a great cliff hanger.

Wither Review

Title: Wither (The Chemical Garden Trilogy Book 1)


Author: Lauren DeStefano


Publish Date: 3/22/2011


My Rating: ★★★★★


Synopsis:


By age sixteen, Rhine Ellery has four years left to live. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males with a lifespan of 25 years, and females with a lifespan of 20 years. Geneticists are seeking a miracle antidote to restore the human race, desperate orphans crowd the population, crime and poverty have skyrocketed, and young girls are being kidnapped and sold as polygamous brides to bear more children.

When Rhine is kidnapped and sold as a bride, she vows to do all she can to escape. Her husband, Linden, is hopelessly in love with her, and Rhine can’t bring herself to hate him as much as she’d like to. He opens her to a magical world of wealth and illusion she never thought existed, and it almost makes it possible to ignore the clock ticking away her short life. But Rhine quickly learns that not everything in her new husband’s strange world is what it seems. Her father-in-law, an eccentric doctor bent on finding the antidote, is hoarding corpses in the basement. Her fellow sister wives are to be trusted one day and feared the next, and Rhine is desperate to communicate to her twin brother that she is safe and alive. Will Rhine be able to escape–before her time runs out?



Imagine knowing without a doubt that you were going to die at age 20 if you were a girl, and 25 if you were a boy. What would you do with your life? Rhine and her twin Rowan have lost their parents and are now fending for themselves at just 16 years old. They both have to pay close attention to everything they do because Gatherers are not far. Gatherers snatch girls up from the streets and try to sell them off for profit. Those they can't sell get shot or they take them to brothels.

Rhine gets snatched up in her very own house and the journey begins. She meets two other girls, one older, one younger, and they become sister wives.
There's so much to say about this book. I could go on and on about it, but basically the jist of it is a story about getting caught, being manipulative, and eventually getting free. There are so many twists in this book I felt out of breath myself just trying to keep up with them! This was such a great book and I was so glad the second book was already out when I began to read it because I did not want to put it down!!

Fallen Review

Title: Fallen


Author: Lauren Kate


Publish date: 12/8/2008


My rating: ★★★☆☆


Synopsis:


There’s something achingly familiar about Daniel Grigori.

Mysterious and aloof, he captures Luce Price’s attention from the moment she sees him on her first day at the Sword & Cross boarding school in sultry Savannah, Georgia. He’s the one bright spot in a place where cell phones are forbidden, the other students are all screw-ups, and security cameras watch every move.

Even though Daniel wants nothing to do with Luce–and goes out of his way to make that very clear–she can’t let it go. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, she has to find out what Daniel is so desperate to keep secret . . . even if it kills her.


Lucinda Price is caught in a love triangle with two guys who are completely opposite. Daniel wants nothing to do with her, and seems to be hot one minute and cold the next, while Cam is openly affectionate and tries to talk to her every chance he gets. Yet with Daniel she feels like she has known him from somewhere. She gets these "knowing" thoughts and she doesn't know where they come from. All the while she's stuck at this reform school for an accident that she had nothing to do with and can't tell the police what actually happened because everyone will think she's crazy. But little does Luce know, that she is a part of a century ongoing feud between Heaven and Hell.

There's just not much to say about this book. It was extremely drawn out for me. It took until I was about half way through to even start to interest me. It had a very short climax, and then back down to the drawn out stage, and finally at the end it gave me a semi good cliff hanger. Its not the worst book i've ever read, but I probably won't be reading it again any time soon.