Princezna Reviews

The Glittering Court (Book one) by Richelle Mead

2018-09-14T20:37:00.003-07:00

Title:The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead

Publication Date: April 5, 2016

Publisher: Razorbill

Book Summary
The Glittering Court is book one in the series which follows Adelaide, a girl who goes from royalty to being a runaway. She is a heir of a family line but, decides to escape an arranged marriage by being apart of the Glittering Court which is a competition between common girls to find there way into a royal life style.

Adelaide - Her character reminded me a lot like Rose from Vampire Academy. She has the same attitude as Rose when it came to following directions but, Adelaide also stands apart from her. She is royal. She did runaway from her home life similar to Rose running. I loved her character.

Cedric - I wished his character was in the story more.. I think he could use his own book because he seemed so interesting. He is a bit rebellious. I enjoyed every scene with him.

Tamsin-I didn't really like her character. I don't know how I will be able to read book #3 since it's in her point of view. Maybe her book will shed a better light on her. I thought she was extremely selfish.

Mira-I can not wait to read her story in book #2 she seemed like a badass character. She seems to have a big secret and I can't wait to see if my theories are correct.

+/-

(+)The romance in this book is light but, enjoyable

(-)I skipped a few pages here and there.

(+) Cedric

(-) Wish there was more historical to it

(-)Governor's son. He sucks

This book was a light read for me and took me about two years to actually read it. I still haven't even read my little sample book of it from when I bought Soundless. I'm not sure I will like this series like I do Vampire Academy. Glittering court was a fast read for me, I liked the book. It could of been way better.

Rating:3/5

Cover:3/5

Pieces of Gray (Broken Pieces #4) by Kelly Moore

2018-07-11T20:50:00.000-07:00

Title: Pieces of Gray (Broken Pieces #4) by Kelly Moore

Publication Date: January 7, 2017

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing

Book Summary

Gray is a sniper for the military where she meets the love of her life, Kell Crew. They both end up on a mission in China that leads the two of them captured. Gray believes Kell is dead and when she is rescued she leaves him behind. Eventually, she learns that Kell isn't dead and she will do whatever she can to bring him home.

Gray Milby -The female main character is a complete bad ass. She is an impressive sniper. I love how strong her character and isn't a "fake" strong character like some books have. She's been through hell and back, and in the end she is willing to sacrifice her happiness for someone else's. She also shows she is human and has moments of weakness.

Kell Crew -The male love interest who has quite a tragic story. I loved his character and his interaction with the main female.

+/-

(+) Bad ass female sniper

(+) tragic male/tragic female backstory

(-)Spoiler.... a loss

(+)family relationships

(-) Felt a bit rushed

(-)The name Gray

(-) Marc, it was like his character was forgotten

I received a copy of this book free from Book sprout in exchange for an honest review. As much as I enjoyed this book and it is an easy read, I can only see myself giving it three out of five stars. I felt like some of the story was a bit rushed especially towards the ending. I don't know if I'll read any of the other books in the series but, I might in the future. If the other writes a story with Kell as the main point of view, I would definitely read that. Especially, if he gets a back story. I loved his character.

Rating:3/5

Cover:2.5/5 I feel the cover is kind of bland compared to most. I do love how it is grey and fits with the title of the book.

Dead Silence (The Everlasting Chronicles #1) by K.G. Reuss (some spoilers!)

2018-07-11T19:21:00.001-07:00

Title: Dead Silence (The Everlasting Chronicles #1) by K.G. Reuss

Publication Date: June 2018 (Original November 2017)

Publisher:

Book Summary
Everly has seen this shadow man for as long as she can remember, he's been her protector against the evil demons. She had a break from the shadow man and the dead for a few years but, they come back into her life.

Everly- Everly is the main character who is described as an outsider but, has a popular best friend. She even dated a popular guy who turned out to be a D-bag.

Dylan (ex)-He is a major douche bag and reminds me of some of the guys I've dated in the past. I find him very pointless and hope he disappears from the series.

Shadow-He is mysterious and is currently unnamed in the first book. Shadow is my favorite character because he's mysterious and I have a guess on who he actually is.

+/-

(+) The mystery behind the Shadow man. It was unique to me and new compared to what I'm used to reading.

(-) The douche bag ex boyfriend. He was a pig and I found his character to be rather pointless

(+) The relationship between Everly and her best friend! (I wouldn't mind reading a book about her best friend).

(-) I felt like the beginning of the book was a slow start, the middle and end picked up and I can't wait until book number 2.

(-) Everly's father

I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review from the website BookSprout. I give this book a 3 out of 5 because it has some unique elements but, the first few chapters were kind of boring to be honest. I found some of the characters pointless and couldn't handle the scenes with Dylan (Ex-boyfriend) and Everly. I am excited to read book number two when it comes out!

Rating:3/5

Cover:4.5/5 I love this cover

Book Blitz:Peaceful Genocide by J.A. Reynolds

2013-11-25T12:00:00.000-08:00

Peaceful Genocide by J.A. Reynolds

Publication date: November 25,2013
Genre: Science Fiction,Thriller,Young Adult

Seventeen-year-old Mitzi and Deuce can recall how many drops of water were on a leaf from a rainstorm five years ago and conversations from last week, month, or year. They have the ability to remember every second of everyday—since birth.

This gift has blessed Mitzi with a history of being sexually assaulted by researchers and abused by her own parents. She trusts no one. Likes no one. Deuce, however, is a high school standout. His gift has made him a superstar on the football field and his memory promises him endless opportunities.

When they both end up at an Alzheimer’s research facility under false proviso, they quickly realize this place isn’t what it seems to be. They endure crazy military-style tests, are forcefully drugged, and complete real-life simulations that haunt them.

Mitzi and Deuce have no idea what the researchers want to do with them or their memories. But one thing is clear: the researchers will go to any lengths to get what they want.

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J.A. Reyolds

JA Reynolds lives in the Midwest with a normal family, raising a normal daughter, with some abnormal pets. It’s extraordinarily ordinary.

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Falling From Grace (Grace#1) by S.L. Naeole

2013-11-09T14:13:00.000-08:00

Title:Falling From Grace (Grace #1) by S.L. Naeole

Publication Date: January 10,2010

Publisher: Crystal Quilt Publishing
Borrowed from a Kindle User

Book Summary
Grace was best friends with one of the most popular guys in school, Graham. She has never fit in and has been considered a freak. Now that she doesn't have her best friend by her side she doesn't know how she will survive her last year of high school until she meets the hot new guy. The new guy doesn't care about the rumors that are spread about her. Things get complicated when she learns that Robert (the new guy) is an angel.

Grace Shelley-One of the most annoying heroines in a book that I have read so far. She lets everyone walk all over her and she never stood up for herself. Like most YA romance she falls head over heels for the two hottest guys. She is considered a freak by her classmates.

Robert -He is considered one of the hottest guys in school who falls for the heroine. His character was decent most of the time. He reminded me of Edward from Twilight except not as creepy as Edward was.

Graham -My least favorite character in the book. He was selfish and arrogant. I wanted Grace to put him in his place but, of course she didn't. Like Robert, he is one of the hottest guys in Grace's school. Grace and him were best friends for most of their life until his girlfriend got in the way of their friendship.

Stacey -My favorite character, she speaks her mind and stands up for Grace. I wish the book was about Stacey because she would make a great heroine.

Lark-Lark is Robert's sister. I also enjoyed her character. She could be described as having an icy personality towards people but, she eventually connects with Stacey and Grace.

+/- or Dislikes/likes

(-)Cliche book

(+) Angels
(-)Graham
(+)I enjoy the book cover
(+) When the main character isn't selfish
(-)Reminded me of Twilight... except no vampires in this book
(+)The fight scene was fun to read

"Serves you right for being here,you jerk," She spats.

I really wanted to enjoy this book but, I found myself bored while reading it. (I even skipped some pages to see if it would get any better). I read the whole book since I don't like to write reviews without actually reading the book. I didn't have a problem with the writing style but, I found the plot and other parts of the book boring. I might try to read book 2 in hopes that it might be better.

Rating:1/5

Cover:3/5

Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker

2013-09-26T10:37:00.000-07:00

Title: Ten Tiny Breaths (Ten Tiny Breaths#1) by K.A. Tucker

Publication Date: February 12,2013

Publisher: Atria Books

Genre:New Adult Romance
E-book copy Thankfully given to me for an honest review via Net Galley

Book Summary
Four years ago, Kacey is in a car accident that kills her parents, best friend and boyfriend. She runs away to Miami with her little sister Livie, to begin a new life. Kacey wants to keep everyone at a distance but, when she meets the irresistible and mysterious neighbor, it proves to be hard to keep the ice around her heart.

Kacey- Four years ago, Kacey was in a car accident which left her loosing the people she loved most. After the accident she goes through a horrible time but, eventually tries to better herself for her sister. Even though she doesn't do the bad habits she once did, she still keeps her heart closed off.

Livie- Livie is Kacey's younger sister who is only fifteen. Livie is a lot different from her sister, Kacey. Livie has a pretty innocent outlook on life, she doesn't underage drink or engage in romantic relationships.

Trent- Trent is the mysterious neighbor in the apartment next to Kacey's.

+/- or Dislikes/likes
(-) I didn't like the diss towards AC/DC
(+) The relationship between Kacey and Livie
(+) The emotions
(-) I didn't like how some of it became predictable to me
(+/-) Trent, I have a love hate relationship with his character.
(+) The cover is gorgeous, I love how the girl is under water.
(+) The ending! [I can't say why because it would spoil the book but, I was happy with the ending]

I really enjoyed reading this book for the most part, some of it I could predict what was going to happen. I loved how the author gave her characters flaws, like after the car accident Kacey isn't like she used to be. It made the story more believable. I loved the ending of the book!

Rating: 3.5/5

Cover:4/5

Midnight Frost (Mythos Academy#5) by Jennifer Estep

2013-08-04T23:41:00.002-07:00

Title: Midnight Frost (Mythos Academy#5) by Jennifer Estep

Publication Date: July 30th 2013

Publisher:K-Teen

ARC copy Thankfully given to me for an honest review via Net Galley

Book Summary
Life at Mythos Academy gets more dangerous for Gwen when a Reaper tried to poison her in the Library of Antiquities. The good news is she is alive but, the bad new is someone else was poisoned by the Reaper instead. Everyone expects Gwen to lead the charge against the Reapers because she is Nike's Champion. She has to find the antidote fast or someone innocent will die.

Gwen- Gwen has come along way since the first book in Mythos Academy series. Her character is more of a fighter now but, she still has her moments of weakness which makes her more real like.

Daphne-Daphne is Gwen's best friend. She is opposite of Gwen, she loves the color pink and acts really girly where as Gwen is kind of a tomboy. Daphne like Gwen, has come along way since the first book. Even though Daphne is a girly girl, she is a fierce fighter.

Alexei- Alexei is a Bogatyr. He is one of my favorite characters in Mythos Academy series. He seems to be fitting into the series quite well.

Oliver- Oliver is the only one who Logan is basically keeping in contact with. We don't get too much from him about Logan but, enough to know how he is.

Coach Ajax-Even though Coach Ajax appears in the other books in Mythos Academy series, in Midnight Frost, he has a bigger role. I loved the fact that we get to see him have a bigger part in the series because he only seemed to be in the other books a little. Coach Ajax is a Spartan.

Rory- She is a new character introduced into the Mythos Academy series. Even though her character is first introduced as a rude girl, I enjoyed her character. She is a feisty Spartan. I hope we see more of Rory in the next book even if it is a short part.

+/- or Dislikes/likes

(+) I love the concept of trying to prevent a war with the reapers

(+) Gwen and the team going to another academy for a visit

(-) Logan doesn't come into the story until later on.

(-) The person who gets poisoned :(

(-/+) The Reapers

(+)Action packed

(+)Fight Scenes

(+) I love the cover
(+)Learning more about Gwen's family

Favorite Scene/Quotes
"All right, all right," I groused. "You can stay. But only because you're cute, and I need some eye candy to look at."

I really enjoyed Midnight Frost but, I didn't like it as much as I enjoyed Crimson Frost (Book 4). The action seemed to be less in this book compared to the previous book. I was so excited when I got accepted to read this early via Netgalley but, I felt less excited during some of Midnight Frost. Jennifer Estep does a lovely job writing Midnight Frost as she has with the other books in this series.

Rating:3/5

Cover:4/5

Pushing The Limits by Katie McGarry

2013-06-28T13:55:00.000-07:00

Title: Pushing The Limits by Katie McGarry (Pushing The Limits #1)

Publication Date:August 3 2012 (UK)

Publisher:Harlequin UK

Book Summary
Echo was a popular girl with a jock boyfriend but, that all changed after an incident she can't remember. Her friends try to find ways to get her back into the popular group. Noah Hutchins in the school's hot loner.When Noah comes into her life, She can't fight the crazy attraction between them.

Echo-At times I found her character quite annoying. I'm not really a fan of the name Echo. Her character seems weak to me as she lets her friends push her around and doesn't really stand up for herself. Even towards the end of the book she doesn't really get much better.

Noah- I enjoyed his character at times because even though he made bad choices he tried to do the right thing. He showed that he cared for more than himself.

Aires-I enjoyed learning about his character because he seemed to be a great character compared to almost everyone in the book. I loved how he was always there for his sister.

Mrs.Collins- I enjoyed her character because she seemed to be so helpful towards both Noah and Echo.

Ashley-She is my least favorite character throughout the book. Even towards the end I couldn't connect with her.

+/- or Dislikes/likes

+Echo/Noah's relationship

-The relationship between Echo's father and step mother.

-Most of the characters throughout the book

+Writing style

-Point of view switch... (It didn't fit well with this story.)

+Noah's relationship with his brothers
-Echo's step-mother,Ashley

Romance between Noah/Echo- I really loved how the author included this romance between the ex-popular girl and the not so popular/troubled kid. I think the chemistry between the characters was written well.

Aires/Echo's relationship- I enjoyed reading about their relationship as Aires seemed like a really great brother and a role model to Echo. I think if he would of still been alive he would have been inspiring to his sister.

I really wanted to love this book because the synopsis pulled me in and looked like a great book. The book started off great but, it eventually dragged on and made me skip around a bit to try to get back to into the book. I think I would of enjoyed the book a lot more if I could relate more with the main characters. I did enjoy parts of the book but, most of the time I just couldn't enjoy it. Even when the main character grows towards the end of the book it didn't feel right to me.

Rating:2/5

Cover:3/5

Spartan Frost (Mythos Academy#4.5) by Jennifer Estep

2013-06-26T16:02:00.002-07:00

Title: Spartan Frost (Mythos Academy #4.5) by Jennifer Estep

Publication Date: June 25,2013

Publisher:

Book Summary

Logan Quinn almost kills Gwen Frost and decides he has to leave the academy. Logan isn't in the hold of Loki and the reapers anymore but, he still can't risk hurting Gwen again. Spartan Frost is his story.

Logan Quinn- I have been fond of his character since I read the first book. I love how in Spartan Frost, it is in his point of view. It shows more of his characteristics.

Linus Quinn- Even though in this short novella, Linus is attempting to be a better father to Logan however, I am still not warming up to his character.

+/- or Dislikes/likes

+ I love that it is in Logan's POV
+Seeing Logan's emotions after what happened in Crimson Frost
-Logan's father
-The cover.. (I think it should of had Logan on the front)
+Driven by revenge

Spartan Frost is a good short novella for the Mythos Academy series. I loved how it shows Logan's story after the events that happened in Crimson Frost. I think Jennifer Estep did an amazing job with Logan's Point of View and portraying his emotions. Spartan Frost is a great addition to have with the rest of the Mytho's Academy books. It isn't necessary to read this before book five.

Rating:3/4

Cover:3/4

Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines

2013-05-29T12:45:00.001-07:00

Title: Fallen Too Far (Too Far #1) by Abbi Glines

Publication Date: December 14, 2012

Publisher:
Genre: New Adult Romance

Book Summary
Blaire is nineteen years old and for the last three years, she had to take care of her sick mother. When her mother ends up dying Blaire finds her father to find a place to live until she can go out on her own. She ends up meeting her new step-brother, Rush. Rush is the son of a famous rock star.

Blaire-She is my favorite character in the book. I have an interest in strong female characters. I hated her moments of weakness because she has been through but, it made her character more real.

Rush-I wasn't a big fan of Rush in this book. He is a player who could careless about the female population. I hated how he treated Blaire. I didn't fall too deeply in love with his character and he disappointed me a lot throughout this book.

Grant- I was secretly hoping for a Blaire/Grant romance! I loved the entrance of Grant, he seemed really sweet to Blaire. I was disappointed when he ended up behaving a bit like Rush did. I hope that Grant will someday find a sweet girl like Blaire.

Nannette(Nan)-She was a real witch when she showed up in the story and she was one throughout the book. Thankfully, she wasn't in the book to much.

LIKES

Blaire's strength that she has mostly throughtout the book

Abbi Gline's writing style
The book cover <3

DISLIKES

Rush

Rush's possessiveness

Nannette (Rush's sister)

The Ending

I have read Abbi Glines other series and I enjoy her writing style. Fallen Too Far didn't have the same appeal to me as her Existence trilogy had. I did enjoy this book but, I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to. I will read the rest of the books in the series to see how it all turns out.

Rating: 3/5

Cover: 4/5

Book Blitz: Lash by L.G. Castillo

2013-05-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

Lash by L.G. Castillo (Broken Angel #1)

Publication date: May 6,2013
Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance

Decades after being banished from Heaven for saving a life he shouldn’t have, Lash is given a chance to redeem himself. His mission: protect Naomi Duran, a young woman who has lost her faith. The assignment proves to be anything but simple when his superiors, the Archangels, withhold key information about Naomi and refuse to restore Lash’s powers. When an unexpected source reveals centuries-old secrets, his trust is shaken to the core, and he begins to doubt those whom he had once considered to be his greatest allies.

Determined to avoid anything that would risk his chances of returning to Heaven, Lash struggles with the greatest obstacle of all—his growing feelings for Naomi. But when her life is threatened by an unknown source, Lash questions the wisdom of the Archangels and his ability to keep her safe.

Soon, Lash will have to choose where to place his faith—in the home he has fought so hard to regain or in the forbidden love he can’t bear to lose
.

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AUTHOR BIO

L.G Castillo

L.G. (Linda) Castillo wrote her first story when she was ten and has been writing ever since. She took a break from writing fiction and poetry to focus on obtaining her Ph.D. in counseling psychology. She is now a licensed psychologist and currently works as a professor at a Texas university. Although she has published her psychological research in several professional journals and books, her dream has always been to publish a novel. Lash is her debut novel and was written during the 2012 National Novel Writing Month event.

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If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch

2013-04-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

Title: If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch

Publication Date: March 26,2013

Publisher:St.Martin's Griffin

ARC from NetGalley

Book Summary
Carey and her younger sister, Jenessa have been living in the woods ever since they can remember with their mother. Often abandoned by their mother for long periods of time. Eventually, Carey's father finds them and they are brought into a new world with shopping malls, new clothes and tasty food. Jenessa has stopped talking after an incident happened in the woods that haunts Carey.

Carey-At the start I wasn't to sure if I would like her character but, A few pages in she grew on me. She is very mature for her age as she has been keeping her sister and her alive whenever, her mother isn't around.

Jenessa-In the start of the book it is learned that she doesn't talk. We don't learn the reason until the end of the book. Since her character is only six, she is adored by the family and doesn't struggle to adapted to this new life unlike her older sister.

Ryan Shipley- I loved his character! He was the first person to talk to Carey when she entered the high school and showed her to her class. I found his character to be sweet but, I wish we could of seen more of him towards the end.

Delaney-I wasn't a big fan of her character and thought she was selfish. Even though she gets better towards the end of the story, I still couldn't relate to her. I understood why she acted selfish but, it seemed still wrong after knowing what Jenessa and Carey went through.

Mrs. Haskell-At first, I didn't like her character because she seemed to act in a rude way. She isn't a big character so we don't get to learn to much about her. I could tell after awhile she cared for the girls and wanted the best for them.

+/- or Dislikes/likes

+The writing style
+How the author tackled a hard subject and did it beautifully.
+Ryan/Carey's friendship
-The ending seemed to end leaving me a bit left out on what happens to Carey at the end.
-Carey's mother
+I love how the cover has a dark tone to it
+Powerful scenes/moments throughout the book

I was nervous about starting this book as sometimes harsh topic are hard to portray in a book but, Emily Murdoch knew what she was doing I felt like her characters were real people and I felt sad for what they went through. I thought the book was going to drag on during the first few pages but, that changed, I couldn't put the book down and finished it all in one day. If Emily Murdoch ends up writing another book like "If You Find Me", I will be reading it. While reading, I realized I really enjoy Emily's writing style.

Rating:4/5

Cover:3/5

Passion by Lauren Kate (Fallen #3)

2013-03-31T04:14:00.000-07:00

Title: Passion By Lauren Kate

Publication Date: May 8 2012

Publisher:

Book Summary
Luce is reincarnated over and over with no clue, how long this will go on for. As she reaches the age of Seventeen, her life seems to end. Luce goes back through her past lives to try to figure out how to save the love both her and Daniel share.

Luce- I enjoyed her character when I first read "Fallen". I felt at times her character could use a more mature approach. I admire characters who have a kick ass attitude and can fight for themselves. I really loved learning about her past lives because each of them left her with a trace of what she is today.

Daniel- I love his character and find his character to be the one who is the strongest. After all he has went through, witnessing his love die over and over again, has to be horrible. His character almost has moments when he is thinking about giving up but, the thought of the love he shares with Luce pushes him to stay strong.

Cam- I enjoy his character and love his bad boy side. We don't get to see a lot of him in this book but, I love when he does come in. We see a bit of the past Cam but, not enough to really understand him. I think the author should make a Daniel/Cam short story.

Bill-I always thought his character was how he turned out in the end. I did enjoy the moments between Luce and him.

+/- or Dislikes/likes

+Daniel/Luce's epic love throughout time
+Cam's sexiness :3
+Reincarnation story-line
+The writing style

Out of all the books in the Fallen series, Passion is my favorite. I think Passion shows the relationship between Daniel and Luce, the best. When I started reading this I couldn't put it down and was sadden when I lost my hardback copy on the airplane, so I had to wait to finish it until I could get a new copy.

“I’ll love you with all my heart, in every life, through every death. I

will not be bound by anything but my love for you.”

Rating: 4/5

Cover: 4.5/5

Book Blitz: Radiant by Christina Daley (Promo)

2013-02-13T20:35:00.002-08:00

Radiant by Christina Daley

Publication date: February 12th 2013

Genre: YA Paranormal Romance

Mary is part Vietnamese. Carter is a complete jerk. Normally, they don't talk much.

But when Mary's in an accident on the way to school one morning, Carter nearly dies saving her life. The doctors say his chances of living are slim, and Mary's feeling the full weight of survivor's guilt.

However, Carter's back at school in a matter of days, as if nothing had happened. Although, he is a little "glitchy," and he's developed a sudden and intense interest in Mary. She thinks he's suffering from major brain trauma from the accident. Or that he's been possessed.

As it so happens, Carter really is possessed. And the thing controlling him is having the time of its life learning to be human.

Featuring a diverse cast of characters, RADIANT is a funny "paranormal-lite" story about being human, being in love, and being healed.

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AUTHOR BIO

Christina Daley

Christina Daley made her first book with neighborhood friends when she was four years old. They "wrote" out some semblance of lettering with crayons, cut up a cardboard box for the cover, and bound it all together with clear adhesive tape. It was brilliant.

Quite a few years later, Christina is trying her hand at writing "real" books. She lives in Dallas, Texas, with a pet plant named Herb.

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Speechless by Hannah Harrington

2013-01-21T11:55:00.003-08:00

Title:Speechless by Hannah Harrington

Publication Date: Feburary 1st 2013 (UK)
August 28th 2012 (US)
Publisher: Harlequin UK
Via Net Galley

Book Summary

Chelsea Knot can't keep a secret to save her life until the last secret she spills sends her on a vow of silence. She goes from being the best friend of Popular girl Kristen, to the girl hated by almost everyone in her school.

Chelsea Knot- Her character in the start of the book was immature and I wanted to give up on reading the book because I couldn't stand a character who was completely selfish. I decided to give her character a chance to redeem herself (which she does). Her character in the beginning is what a typical popular character is like, selfish and mean. Towards the end of the book she learns to become a better person.

Kristen-I hated her character throughout the whole book. Even towards the end I wanted to punch her because she is the stuck up girl that doesn't think of anyone but herself. (I never got along with her type in high school.)

Sam-He is my favorite character throughout the book. He is the type of friend, I wish I had. I admired how even though Chelsea gossiped about his best friend's secret, that he still decided to befriend her. At first he was wary of befriending Chelsea which is understandable.

Asha- Her character is the most selfless of them all as she takes Chelsea Knot as a friend despite the things she has done. She isn't popular but, she has a heart of gold.

Noah-We don't really get to see much of his character throughout the book. I did enjoy the parts he is in though.

Andy-I enjoyed his character. I wish we could of seen more of him throughout the story. At first he isn't really nice to Chelsea because of what happened to Noah because of her. I understood his pain and felt sorry about what happened. Towards the end we get to see what a great character he is.

+/- or Dislikes/likes

+The concept of not being able to keep a secret

-Kristen

+Chelsea/Sam's friendship
-How people treated Chelsea throughout the book
+Writing Style
-Slut shaming
+The dance scene
-/+The cover, I love the color scheme but, I think it is a bit bland.

"Hate is easy, but love takes courage"

At first when I started Speechless, I wasn't sure I would enjoy it. I read Hannah Harrington's Saving June and fell in love with that book. After the whole drama played out, the main character became likable to me. I really enjoyed this book and love Hannah Harrington's writing style. I loved the concept the author came up with about someone deciding to become mute after spreading a secret went wrong, I think she did a brilliant job portraying it in this book.

Rating:3/5

Cover: 3/5

Saving June by Hannah Harrington

2012-12-18T15:16:00.000-08:00

Title:Saving June by Hannah Harrington

Publication Date:November 22, 2011 (US)

June 1, 2012 (UK)

Publisher:Harlequin Teen

Book Summary
Harper is the opposite of her older sister, June. June gets good grades, popular and the favorite. Harper is rebellious, gets bad grades and has a few friends. Her sister June, commits suicide a week before she is suppose to graduate high school. No one knows why June did what she did which leaves Harper feeling like she is to blame. Harper decides she wants to take her sisters ashes to California because she knew that is what her sister would have wanted. Her best friend, Laney tags a long on this road trip and a mystery boy who knew June.

Harper- Harper's character is going through something in life that is exteremly difficult, the loss of an older sibling. Through out the book she feels as though it was her fault and she should have done more to prevent her sister from committing suicide. I felt a connection with her character, and felt as though I was living her grief. Even though she has moments of break downs, she was an extremely tough character.

June- She is the favorite in the family (or at least Harper feels that it seems this way), she can not do wrong and she gets good grades. No-one understands why she killed herself, not even Harper. Harper unlike most of the characters in the book (I.E. Mother,Father etc.); She wants to find out why the one person who seems to have life going for her would commit suicide. I wish we could of seen more of June's past.

Jake- Jake is the key for Harper to possibly learn why June might have committed suicide. I loved his character since he showed up in the book. He had this mysterious vibe. I did find him a complete jerk at times during the book but, I still love his character.

Laney-Laney is the outgoing friend who can make friends easily. Her character was fun to be around but, I didn't really relate to her.

Aunt Helen- I extremely disliked her character. I believe in God and religion but, I hate when people are pushy about it and Aunt Helen seems like the down your throat christian.

+I loved the music reference throughout the book.

+California <3

+The whole concept of this book and the after effects of what someone might be like after losing someone

+Road Trip!

-When Jake's a jerk

+Romance
+Plot
+Characters aren't 2-D

"It's like a department store makeup counter threw up on her face."

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and felt like it was an emotional roller-coaster for Harper. The author created the characters and wasn't afraid to allow them to have flaws and acknowledge them. Most YA Books now a days are plastered with perfect characters and beautiful, while in Saving June, the characters might be beautiful their actions aren't always pleasant.

Rating: 3.5/5

Cover: 2/5 (I am not really a fan of this cover.)

Crimson Frost by Jennifer Estep

2012-11-30T04:52:00.001-08:00

Title: Crimson Frost by Jennifer Estep (Mythos Academy #4)

Publication Date: December 24,2012

Publisher: K-Teen

ARC copy Thankfully given to me for an honest review via Net Galley and Kensington Publishing Corp.

Book Summary

Gwen is a second year student at Mythos Academy, a school for wiz kids like her. She is one of the very few Gypsy who attends the school. She has just recently helped the evil God Loki free against her will. She is arrested by Logan's father, Linus. The whole school believes she is guilty. It is a race against time to try to prove her innocence.

Gwen: I love her character more in this book compared to the previous ones. She is starting to shape into a real fighter. Gwen is a Gypsy with the power of Psychometry. Gwen is also Nike's champion which has been past down throughout her family.

Alexei: He is a brand new character in the story and he is starting to be one of my favorites. At first I didn't like how much of a jerk he was. He is a Russian warrior and when he fights, he sounds like a really beastly fighter.

Logan: I love his character way more in this book, I feel like I get a better insight of what his character is like. In the last book he acted like a complete jerk and in this one he redeemed himself. Logan is a spartan and I enjoy hearing about his love for fighting.

Daphne: I love how she has became Gwen's best friend throughout the series. Daphne is a Valkyrie.

Linus: I wasn't a fan of him. I felt at times that Gwen should have punched him or Nikamedes should have. Even at the end of the book; I wasn't a fan of his.

Vivian: She is a piece of work but, I enjoyed her character even though she is on the opposite team. I felt like her character felt real.

Nikamedes: Despite the rough patch between Gwen and him in the first few books during the third book the relationship between the two seems to become better. In the first two books, his character was just there for me, I didn't hate him or love him, I was just content with his character.

+/-
+/- Logan and Gwen's first official date... It started of great
-Logan's dad, Linus. I hated his character throughout the whole book
-Loki and the reapers.
+The fight scenes
+/- Alexei's character; I liked him some of them time but, other times I wanted to shake him senseless
+Russian characters
+Friends sticking by each others side
+The whole Mytho's world

Crimson Frost is filled with a lot of action and left me on my seat wondering what Gwen was going to do next. This is my favorite out of the series so far. I didn't want to put the book down, the ending left me hanging. I can't wait until the next book.

Rating: 4/5

Cover: 3/5

Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion

2012-11-15T08:23:00.001-08:00

Title:Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion

Publication Date:November 1, 2011

Publisher:

Book Summary
R is a zombie who doesn't remember anything about his previous life, like most zombies. Like most zombies, he occasionally eats people but, he rather be riding airport escalators. He then meets a girl and his zombie world is forever changed.

R-I love his character! If I was able to be friend a zombie, I would want them to be like R. I am an avid zombie lover and enjoy the whole brain eating concept but, I also enjoy the new insight of a zombie possibly falling in love.(Hopefully it doesn't spread like wild fire though because I like the scary looking ones) Nicholas Hoult looks like a perfect R to portray in the movie.

Julie- I enjoy her character and it seems that she has grown a lot which is admirable in a character. I love that she is flawed and wasn't this perfect beautiful person like most stories have.

Perry-I am not a big fan of him. I like his character a bit but, he doesn't appeal to me.

+Zombies!!!!

+/-Perry's character...At times I find him a bit likable but, most of the time I kind of want to punch him.

+Seattle writer (Sorry but, I favor my fellow Washingtonians.)
-Julie's dad >.<
-Not enough flesh eating for my liking
+Isaac's writing style
-The blank pages (Waste paper much?)

The beginning was a bit slow for me to get into which took me months to sit down to actually finish the book. I wanted to have it read before the movie came out. I enjoyed the book enough to give it a 3 rating. I think Isaac captures details really good with this story. I am normally the type that loves the horror zombies that make you want to hide under your bed or cry for your mom but, I did like the soft side of the zombies in this book. (Gives me hope for my pet zombie not to eat me)

Rating:3/5

Cover:5/5 (I love this cover)

Deathless by Scott Prussing

2012-11-13T11:44:00.001-08:00

Title: Deathless (Blue Fire Saga #2) by Scott Prussing

Publication Date: September 8 2011

Publisher:

Book Summary
Leesa is a young college freshman who is finishing her first year. She has rescued her brother from the vampire named Edwina. Edwina was using her brother as a feeder and now she wants revenge.

Leesa- She still is a kick-ass character being strong even after all the crazy stuff she has had to endure in the past.

Rave- I still love his character! I wish was in the book more but, I'll take what I can get.

Cali - I love her style and how she brings some humor into the book. I still enjoy the bonding time She has with Leesa. I also love how she is included in some of the crazy stuff that Leesa goes through and doesn't judge.

Bradley-We get to see a bit more of him in this book. I love how even though he was missing for awhile he is still protective over his baby sister.

Dr.Clerval-I love how his character helps Leesa when she needs help and can't go to Rave.

+Leesa listens to Avril and Pink (Good music taste for a girl)

+Rave has a special kind of bond with Max(a dog) which is adorable. (Takes man's best friend to a whole new level)

+Necromancer is mentioned in this book! ( I find the concept of Necromancy awesome)

+Zombies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Wish they played a bigger role though)

-Twilight reference

I enjoyed this book more than the first one which happens a lot when I start a series. I think the characters developed a bit more in this one and we get some new characters which is always nice. Some parts of the book did seem to drag on a bit and my attention would drift.

Rating:3.5/5

Cover: 3/5 (I wish this cover was more different from the first book in the series.)

Existence by Abbi Glines

2012-10-28T17:16:00.001-07:00

Title: Existence (Existence trilogy) by Abbi Glines

Publication Date: December 12 2011

Publisher: Wild Child Publishing

Book Summary
Pagan Moore falls in love with the one person she shouldn't-Death. She has seen souls her whole life and ignores them. The souls never talk to her so when the sexy guy speaks to her she becomes fascinated by him. She doesn't realize the soul isn't really a soul but, death himself coming because it is her appointed time.

Pagan-I wasn't really fond of her name at first but, I have grown to like it. Some of the time her character would get on my nerves but, most of the time I loved her.

Dank-Oh, How you make death so sexy. He was a complete douche during a big portion of the book though. He was all over the school slut. It made me cringe during a lot of the scenes.(Kind of reminds me of what Patch did to Nora in the Hush.Hush series; all over the skank while his heart was somewhere else) I loved his character despite is flaw.

Leif-I kind of liked his character but, he seemed to be very ugh worthy. He claims he loves Pagan but, I just didn't feel it. He had some douche worthy moments to. (I will hopefully eventually read his short story to get a more detailed look into his brain.)

Kendra-No one likes you so go disappear. I do not pity her especially, after Leif kept going on about her having a rough time that doesn't excuse you for keeping your legs opened.

Miranda- I didn't really connect with this character and I find her a bit annoy at times. I hope she gets better in the next book.

+Dank's a rockstar!! Can you say ~~Hot~~ Drop Dead Sexy

-The story seemed to jump around a bit

-Dank being a douche.... That is Leif's job

+Gee's character

+The idea of Death falling in love

"After all who wants to fuck with Death."

"Well, I'm glad to know you're not hot after me. One less worry one my mind."

This book kept me wanting more when I started the sample reading on Amazon and knew I had to buy it. It is a thrilling reading. I love the concept of Death falling in love and making him less scary. I wish the whole concept of Death found love was a bit better because the idea is thrilling but, I spent most of the book wondering when the two would realize they were made for each other.

Rating:3.5/5

Cover:4.5/5

Breathless (Blue Fire saga#1) by Scott Prussing

2012-10-26T22:59:00.000-07:00

Title: Breathless (Blue Fire Saga #1) by Scott Prussing

Publication Date: March 25,2011

Publisher:

Book Summary
Leesa is a young college freshman who moves from San Diego to Connecticut to find out what happened to her missing older brother and to figure out if her mothers ridiculous one fanged vampire story is true.

Leesa- I enjoyed her character and loved how she acted strong. She has a limp but, that doesn't stop her from being as fast as normal people.

Rave-I loved his character ever since his opening scene. I love his relationship with Leesa. I also admire how sweet he is.

Cali- Out of all the friends Leesa has, Cali is my favorite. I think she counters the fun party side that Leesa lacks. I wish that we could see more of her and Andy's relationship.

Stefan-I have a love/hate relationship with this character. I think he is an interesting character and wouldn't mind getting his back story but, I don't want him interested in Leesa.

Bradley- We don't get to know much about him in this book, only a few flashbacks but, from what I have learned he seems like a character I will grow to love.

Likes

-The idea of Volkaanes

-The plot

-Rave

-3rd person point of view

Dislikes
-Cliche "I am dangerous for you"/ "He is dangerous"
-Kiss of death :(
-Hot guy stalking syndrome (I.E. falling for the hot guy who watches you without you knowing and being completely in love with them)
-Constant references to Twilight. *Head slams against the wall*

"I think I was bitten by a vampire. A one-fanged vampire."

"Rule number one: no gloves during sex."

This book was breathtaking and had me wanting more after I finished. I didn't find myself skipping pages or anything but, most first books in a series lack compared to the second. I hope the other books in the series leave out the references to Twilight because it takes away from the beauty of this book.

Rating:3/5

Cover: 4/5

The Golden Lily (Bloodlines series #2)

2012-07-29T16:04:00.002-07:00

Title: The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead (Bloodlines series #2)

Publication Date: June 12,2012

Publisher:Razorbill

Book Summary

Sydney and the gang are still hiding out at the human boarding school. Hiding the secret of vampires and alchemist is harder than it seems. The gang are also faced with some forbidden romance and old faces along with new ones.

Sydney- I enjoyed her character ever since she entered the scene in the Vampire Academy series. She is the opposite of Rose's character but, still tries to be a strong female. She doesn't always want to rely on the others to help her out. I enjoy her being the main character as it gives us an outside look of the Moroi/Dhampir society. I am glad she gets a bit of romance in this book.

Jill- For some reason ever since she became Lissa's half-sibling, I have not been fond of her. I also don't like the bond between her and Adrian. I hate how she is so oblivious to certain things around her when Sydney could figure it out (and she isn't even good at romance). I hope she gets better for me as the series goes on.

Angeline- I extremely dislike her character. She is a lot better than she was in Last Sacrifice but, she seems like a reckless copy of Rose gone way wrong. She wasn't as bad as I thought she was going to be and was bearable.

Dimitri- Your cameo was much appreciated. He is just too sexy for his own good. I really hope that he and Adrian can patch things up.

Adrian- I enjoy his character (not more than Dimitri though) but, sometimes I want to punch him or shake him until he realizes he needs to shape up.

The ending: I actually liked it....but, in a way that didn't make me want to throw my book.. I didn't see the cliffhanger that everyone seems so worked up about... (Maybe I am clueless or a page is missing?)

I am anti-Sydrian :)!!!!!! (maybe in the 3rd book I'll soften up)

Rating:4.5/5

Cover:3/5

City of Bones

2012-06-01T04:08:00.004-07:00

Title: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (The Mortal Instrument 1)

Publication Date: March 27,2007

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books

Gift

Book Summary

Clary Fray witnesses a murder committed by three teenagers that only she can see. The three teenagers who are Shadowhunters that rid the world or demons while keeping werewolves and vampires in line. She meets Jace, a hottie with golden blonde hair. She is brought into the Shadowhunter world after being attacked by a demon and her mother's disappearance.

Clary-I surprisingly enjoyed her character. I usually enjoy kick-butt heroines who don't need help taking down demons or evil creatures. I think her being weak at first is a great way to show how her strength will grow and become a fighter later on if she chooses.

Jace- I enjoy his character even though he can be a complete asshole...(if he wasn't an asshole, I think his character would have been boring). I really enjoyed that even though he is arrogant that in the end he would do anything to protect his family.

Simon-Simon is Clary's best friend and he is in love with her (or he thinks he is). I thought his character was okay. At times I loved him but, then at times I wanted to slap him.

Isabelle-She can be a bitch at times but, it is just part of her personality. She is loyal to her friends and family.

Alec- Isabelle's older brother who happens to be in love with Jace. He is the one who has both Isabelle's and Jace's back during a fight. He isn't really fond of Clary.

+ Action: I love books that have a lot of fight scenes/ action type moments that make you heart beat pump faster and this book provides it.

-Simon/Clary love: I found myself hating how Simon gets pissy witnessing Jace and Clary kiss even though he claims to love Clary but, kisses Isabelle. It makes him a hypocrite and me wanted to slap him.

Rating-4/5

Cover-4.7/5

Lies Beneath

2012-03-17T08:55:00.003-07:00

Title: Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown

Publication Date: June 12th 2012

Publisher: Delacorte Books

ARC E-book via Netgalley

Summary

Calder White and his three sisters live in the dept of Lake Superior. They are bent on revenge because of the promise that lead to their mother's death. They prey on humans killing them in order to absorb their energy that the mermaids do not have. Calder sets his eyes on Lily in order to get to her father in order to receive his freedom.

+1 Opening sentence.... nothing like starting a book with a killer.
I thought mermaids were friendly creatures.... I mean Little mermaid didn't look like a killer to me?

I feel weird reading in a male point of view especially when he thinks about having his ways with girls.... Killing poor innocent girls.

The ending was freaking impressive!!!! I fell in love with the ending but, the beginning of the book was such a dread... At first I was like, if there is a second book I refuse to read it but, the ending gave me hope of enjoyment with the second. Not enough for a higher rating to this book though.

Stalker Calder-At first I wasn't too keen on the character and his narration left me bored a lot of the time when reading this. I did however started liking him after he felt a deeper connection to Lily.

Lily- I really enjoyed her character she was entertaining.

Tallulah- I liked that she seemed to be the only sister who seemed to care about Calder. She wasn't a favorite but, I admired her until certain events.

Maris- She is a lovely bitter witch...... well not really a witch but, you know what I mean... I hated how she was so controlling of her sisters and Calder.

Jack-I disliked him.... he seems like a perfect match for Maris.... They both can be bitter together....except Jack wasn't really bitter just a jerk... I liked when Calder messed with him... Serves him right for trying to get with Lily.

Rating-2/5

Cover-4/5

Just a random post

2012-03-13T08:25:00.000-07:00

I am going to say sorry for the lack of reviews lately but, know that I am reading!! I will hopefully finish the book I am currently reading so that it will be reviewed soon. I think the fact that some of the books are E-books is slowing me down as it is hard to stay focused on the book... when my internet is trying to call at me.... (Slack for having ADD...). I had trouble with computer homework to!

Currently reading: Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown (e-book)
Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow

Next book for review: Sneaks by B.Button (e-book)