Books that I have reviwed
- Illusions
- Spells
- Wings
- Crossed
- Matched
- Juliet Immortal
- The Hunger Games Trilogy
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Amazing Agent Luna!!!
I'm going to write about something that I never write about, and that you would have probably never even guessed I read. Manga. Ok, so I love manga. Like, a lot. I didn't used to, but I finally caved and bought Amazing Agent Luna Vol. 1, and I was transformed! It's about this girl who was born from a test tube and raised in a government facility. She was made to be the most awesomest kick-butt super spy the world could ever want, but will she be able to complete her new mission, HIGH SCHOOL? Well, there's 7 volumes (soon to be more!) and a prequel series , called Amazing Agent Jennifer, which consists of two volumes. Defiantly worth it, don't hesitate buying! Five stars!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wings series by Aprilynne Pike
Laurel discovers she is a faerie, sent among humans to protect the gateway to Avalon. Thrust into the midst of a centuries-old battle between faeries and trolls, she's torn between a human and a faerie love, as well as her loyalties to each world. In this extraordinary tale of magic and intrigue, romance and danger, everything you thought you knew about faeries will be changed forever.
Ok, right now I am currently reading the mortal instruments series, and loving it. I'm going to do a collective review at the end of the series.
But I also kinda felt like a bad blogger because I haven't put a new post in forever. So I'm doing this one from a series I read a while ago. It's not going to be as accurate as if I just read it.
I love these books. Like, seriously. The series isn't even done yet, there's still one more book :))) They aren't my favorite, but they are in the top 50. The books are about faires, and I know you're probably thinking "Oh great, more farie books." But seriously, these are good farie books. I love her best friend, and I think you would too. I also love the love triangle, and I can so not predict what side you would be (so if you do read these books, please comment!!). I only had one problem, was that the second book (I think if I remember correctly) started very slowly but got better, much better
The book names are Wings, Spells, and Illusions. And, may I just say, the series is almost complete! Just one more amazing book!
Four-star ****
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Entwined by Heather Dixon
Confined to their dreary palace while mourning their mothers death, Princess Azalea and her eleven sisters dance in a magic pavilion deep below their room, tended by the mysterious and handsome Keeper...but it isn't long before their magical nightly dances become nightmarish.
Ok, I loved this book. Like, seriously LOVED this book. My friend read it, and said she didn't really like it. Well, I found it insanely enjoyable. There is one review in the back cover by none other than Aprilynne Pike (who I will be writing a review for her books at a later time), which in my opinion labels the book exactly. "Entwined is a riveting read- a delectable fairy tale with everything a good story should have: breathtaking romance; powerful and even frightening magic; a rich, beautiful setting; and, of course, dancing!" Now, that is insanely accurate. With the devilshly creative names, and beautiful take on the twelve dancing princesses, this book is lovely, dark, capturing, and compelling.
five star!!!! (seriously though, good book!)
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Friday, November 25, 2011
And, a little poetry.
Golden Slumbers Kiss Your Eyes
By Thomas Dekker (1572-1632/England)
Golden slumbers kiss your eyes,
Smiles awake you when you rise,
Sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry,
And I will sing a lullaby,
Rock them, rock them, lullaby,
Care is heavy, therefore sleep you,
You are care, and care must keep you,
Sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry,
And I will sing a lullaby,
Rock them, rock them, lullaby
Ok, I know this is not a book review (but I have a new one below), but I love poems so much, and I wanted to share this one with you guys. What aare your favorite poems?
By Thomas Dekker (1572-1632/England)
Golden slumbers kiss your eyes,
Smiles awake you when you rise,
Sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry,
And I will sing a lullaby,
Rock them, rock them, lullaby,
Care is heavy, therefore sleep you,
You are care, and care must keep you,
Sleep, pretty wantons, do not cry,
And I will sing a lullaby,
Rock them, rock them, lullaby
Ok, I know this is not a book review (but I have a new one below), but I love poems so much, and I wanted to share this one with you guys. What aare your favorite poems?
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Matched and Crossed by Ally Condie
Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows he is her ideal mate . . . until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander. But Cassia can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dared to follow.
I truly love these books. I swear, I'll have to read a book I won't like so you guys won't think I like everything with words on it. Well, anyays...
Matched: I've actually read this book 2 or 3 times. I really like it, and it's my favorite out of two (it's eventually going to be a trilogy, EEP!) Anyone who likes Hunger Games will like this book. It's kind of the same idea of a tyrannical, ,controlling goverment. Just the idea of it, it definetly gets you thinking. The details are really amazing, and it flows like it's poetry, (and might I say I love poetry, or anything that sounds remotly like it.) It's not a "Lets go punch people in the face!" kind of book, but it defienetly has subtle drama, and some not-so-subtle drama. I really enjoy this book, and things just keep popping around the corners during it.
five star
Crossed: OK, I'll say it, this one doesn't have as much subtle drama. This one is much punchy than the last.It really starts right back off at the jaw dropping ending of the last one. I must say that this one just confused me emotionally, I couldn't decide how to feel about the people. It's not confusing, but it confuses you. Once I was done, and walked all the way upstairs, I realized I missed something and ran back up there tearing the book open, which is a good sign for the quality of the book, less for the quality of my brain. Can't wait for the next one
Four star
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzzane Collins
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before-and survival
Holy Heck! I loved the whole entire series. I just recently read them, and figured I should let you know of the awe inspiring-ness of it all.
Hunger Games: I loved this book. I actually pushed off reading it for a year, and I really regret it. I love Katniss, her strenght and courage amaze me, and I wish that I was 1/10 as brave as she is. As for Peeta, where do I begin? He's just a well thought out amazing character. The other characters are so detailed that I feel hatred, sorrow, and love for each character in this book.The love scences weren't overpowering, but defiently prominent. When the book ended, I thought "How is she going to keep going with this series, How is it going to be better than this book?"
Catching Fire: How Suzzane Collins pulled this off, I don't knowIt's one of those rare sequels that adds onto the first book in detail. This is probably my favorite book in the series because my favorite character makes his apperance (hint hint Finnick) It's one of those books you think is is over and then BAM! something drastically changes. The characters are amazing and they evolve so much throught the series. I love hoe things from each book all tie to something else. They'll mention something seemingly miniscule in the 1st book, and that will be the basis for the whole ending of the 3rd. Perfectly sculpted novel.
Mockingjay: I hate comparing books to other books, but for those Harry Potter fans, this book is similar to the 7th book. This book is so sad (this whole series made me cry at least once per book) but fufilling. You're sad because there is death, and because the series is ending, but I loved the last installment in the Hunger Games Trilogy. The inner thoughts of Katniss ao much more amplified and darker than any other book. The pain and the horror she's endured will come back. It's filled with the drama and action(which really heavily starts halfway through this novel) and something much more.
Suzzane Collins knows how to entice, captivate, and ensare readers in a way I have never expreienced before. For about a week afterwards, I was still in a Hunger Games state of mind. Beautifully sculpted, and magical to read, this is defiently one of my personal favorites.
five stars
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monthly Read Suggestions for December
Ok, so I've seen this before, and I thought it would be a good idea for anyone who decides to follow this page. I think that every month we should have people suggest what book we should read for the next month, and then we have a poll and the top one is our group read. At the end of the month, we all talk about it. Good idea? Well, I'm taking suggestions now, so just comment below
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