FAIRY TALE
Author: Cyn Balog
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Jacket design: Marci Senders
Pages: 248
genre: fairies
Morgan Sparks and Cam Browne are match made in heaven. They've been best friends since birth, they tell each other everything and yeah-thery're totally hot for each other.
But a week before their joint sweet sixxtenn bach, everything changes. Cam's awkward cousin Pip comes to stay, and Cam starts acting distant. Morgan is stunned when her formerly perfect boyfrined seems to be drifting away.
When Morgan demands answers, she's shocked to discover the reason for Cam's distance. It isn't another girl-it's another world. Pip claims that Cam is a fairy. No, seriously. A Fairy. And now his people want Cam to return to their world and take his rightful place as Fairy King.
Determined to keep Cam with her, Morgan plots to fool the fairies. But as Cam countinues to change, she has to decide once and for all if he really is her destiny, and if their "perfect" love can weather an uncertain future.
Witty, orginial and unexpectedly touching, FAIRY TALE is remarkable debut by Cyn Balog that will captivate fans of Twilight and Wicked Lovely.
My Review:
I really enjoyed this book, my favorite of the week.!! It started and ended with this one book. Authors don't do that much even though I would love to have a book 2 for where book 1 left off. Don't want to spoil anything for anyone so here it goes.
Morgan our man female character is dating and has been dating Cam since they were like 5. They are the PERFECT couple, he is the star quarterback and she is always in the stands supporting him. Then a week before thier 16 birthday party (the have the same birthday) Cam turns distance and almost sickly. All this starts when the new kid Pip comes to live with Cam, saying he is his cousin. But Morgan knows something isn't right, see Morgan can see the future. She reads Cam (and I get a sense she may read people but Cam was off limits) she see him in his room devasted and their is this nasty bump on his back. She thinks its a tumor but according to Pip, Cam is a fairy. He has to go back to the otherworld to be king. Can they figure out a way to save Cam and whats the deal with Pip? It took me a little over a hour to read this book but I LOVED it. It was a fresh take on Fairies. They story flowed and had me hooked almost instancely. If you want a good quick read check this book out.
Have you read this book? Thoughts? Happy Reading
Friday, September 23, 2011
Shadowspell by: Jenna Black book review
4 out of 5 stars
Shadowspell
Author: Jenna Black
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Cover design: Jason Ramirez
Cover photo of hands: Peter Nicholson/Getty Images
Cover photo illustration: Jonathan Barkat
Author photo: Studio 16
Pages: 295
genre: Fairies
On top of spending most of her time in a bunker like safe house and having her dates hijacked by a formidable Fae bodyguard, Faerie walker Dana Hathaway is in for some more bad new: the Erlking and his pack of murderous minions known as the Wild Hunt have descended upon Avalon. With his homicidal appetite and immortal powers, the Erlking has long been the nightmare of the Fae realm. A fragile treaty with the Faerie Queen, sealed with a mysterious spell, is the one thing that keeps him from hunting unchecked in Avalon, the only place on Earth where human and Fae live together. Which means Dana's in trouble, since it's common knowledge that the Faerie Queens want her-and her rare Faerie walker powers-dead. The smoldering, sexy Erlkin's got his sights set on Dana, but does he only seek to kill her, or does he have something much darker in mind?
My review;
Book 2 in Jenna Black's series about a fariewalker named Dana. She is still in Avalon locked up for her own safety from her Aunt Grace and a bunch of others. Dana still doesn't trust Ethan after what happened in book one but he is not giving up so easy. Just when Dana is trying to get everything together the Erlking and the wild hunt comes to Avalon. The Erlking want something from Dana, is it to kill her like many want to do or does her want something else entirely? Can Ethan save her or will she have to save Ethan? It was a good book, didn't take long read. I'm ready to start reading book 3 so I can find out more about Ethan and the Erlking. I have a feeling the Erlking is going to be a major role in the next book, but I could be wrong.
Have you read this book? Thought? Happy reading!!
Shadowspell
Author: Jenna Black
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Cover design: Jason Ramirez
Cover photo of hands: Peter Nicholson/Getty Images
Cover photo illustration: Jonathan Barkat
Author photo: Studio 16
Pages: 295
genre: Fairies
On top of spending most of her time in a bunker like safe house and having her dates hijacked by a formidable Fae bodyguard, Faerie walker Dana Hathaway is in for some more bad new: the Erlking and his pack of murderous minions known as the Wild Hunt have descended upon Avalon. With his homicidal appetite and immortal powers, the Erlking has long been the nightmare of the Fae realm. A fragile treaty with the Faerie Queen, sealed with a mysterious spell, is the one thing that keeps him from hunting unchecked in Avalon, the only place on Earth where human and Fae live together. Which means Dana's in trouble, since it's common knowledge that the Faerie Queens want her-and her rare Faerie walker powers-dead. The smoldering, sexy Erlkin's got his sights set on Dana, but does he only seek to kill her, or does he have something much darker in mind?
My review;
Book 2 in Jenna Black's series about a fariewalker named Dana. She is still in Avalon locked up for her own safety from her Aunt Grace and a bunch of others. Dana still doesn't trust Ethan after what happened in book one but he is not giving up so easy. Just when Dana is trying to get everything together the Erlking and the wild hunt comes to Avalon. The Erlking want something from Dana, is it to kill her like many want to do or does her want something else entirely? Can Ethan save her or will she have to save Ethan? It was a good book, didn't take long read. I'm ready to start reading book 3 so I can find out more about Ethan and the Erlking. I have a feeling the Erlking is going to be a major role in the next book, but I could be wrong.
Have you read this book? Thought? Happy reading!!
Claire De Lune by: Christine Johnson Book Review
4 out of 5 stars
Claire De Lune
Author: Christine Johnson
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Jacket design: Cara E. Pertus
Jacket photo: Getty Images
Author photo: Trinity Gossett Lee
Pages; 336
genre: Werewolf
TORN BETWEEN TWO DESTINIES....
Claire is having the perfect sixteenth birthday. Her pool party is a big success, and her crush keeps chatting and flirting with her as if she's the only girl there. But that night, she discovers something that takes away all sense of normalcy: She's a werewolf!
As Claire is initiated into the pack of female werewolves, she finds her lupine loyalty at odds with her human heart. Burdened with a dark secret and pushing the boundaries for forbidden love, she will be forced to make a choice that will change her life forever...
My review:
N new spin on werewolves. The author starts with the main character Claire having her 16 birthday party and her crush Matthew being there. All of sudden parents of her guests pulls up freaking out about a werewolf siting, so that ends the party. Matthew dad Dr. Engles is a scientist coming up with a CURE for the werewolves. Claire's mom is a photographer that is always out of town so Claire is close to her Au Pare Lizabeth. When Claire turns 16 she notices her hands and ears have a rash on them. Her mother finally tells Claire she is from a long line of female werewolves. Claire's mother Maria also tells Claire that she must stay away from Matthew because of who his father is, but its to late, Claire has already fallen for Matthew. With a lone wolf killing off people, and Claire's pack in danger of being hunted, what is going to happen? I liked the writing style of Christine Johnson, the story flowed very easily and I was drawn a couple chapters in. Claire De Lune was not my favorite book about werewolves but I will be ready book 2, if there is one.
Have you read this book? Happy reading!!
Claire De Lune
Author: Christine Johnson
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Jacket design: Cara E. Pertus
Jacket photo: Getty Images
Author photo: Trinity Gossett Lee
Pages; 336
genre: Werewolf
TORN BETWEEN TWO DESTINIES....
Claire is having the perfect sixteenth birthday. Her pool party is a big success, and her crush keeps chatting and flirting with her as if she's the only girl there. But that night, she discovers something that takes away all sense of normalcy: She's a werewolf!
As Claire is initiated into the pack of female werewolves, she finds her lupine loyalty at odds with her human heart. Burdened with a dark secret and pushing the boundaries for forbidden love, she will be forced to make a choice that will change her life forever...
My review:
N new spin on werewolves. The author starts with the main character Claire having her 16 birthday party and her crush Matthew being there. All of sudden parents of her guests pulls up freaking out about a werewolf siting, so that ends the party. Matthew dad Dr. Engles is a scientist coming up with a CURE for the werewolves. Claire's mom is a photographer that is always out of town so Claire is close to her Au Pare Lizabeth. When Claire turns 16 she notices her hands and ears have a rash on them. Her mother finally tells Claire she is from a long line of female werewolves. Claire's mother Maria also tells Claire that she must stay away from Matthew because of who his father is, but its to late, Claire has already fallen for Matthew. With a lone wolf killing off people, and Claire's pack in danger of being hunted, what is going to happen? I liked the writing style of Christine Johnson, the story flowed very easily and I was drawn a couple chapters in. Claire De Lune was not my favorite book about werewolves but I will be ready book 2, if there is one.
Have you read this book? Happy reading!!
Enclave by: Ann Aguirre Book review
4 out of 5
ENCLAVE
Author: Ann Aguirre
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends
Jacket Design: Rich Deas
Pages: 262
Genre: Dystopian
In Deuce's world, an enclave deep underground, people earn the right to a name only if they survive their first 15 years. By that point, each unnamed "brat" has trained to join one of the three groups - Breeders, Builders or Hunters, identifiable by the number of scars they bear on their arms. Deuce has wanted to be a Huntress for as long as she can remember.
As a huntress, her purpose is cleave-to brave the dangerous tunnels outside the enclave and bring back meat to feed the group while evading the ferocious monsters known as Freaks. She's worked toward this goal her whole life, and nothing;s going to stop her, not even a brooding Hunter named Fade. When the mysterious boy becomes her partner, Deuce's troubles are just beginning.
Fade doesn't like following orders. Deuce has never known a boy like him before, someone as likely to touch her gently as use his knives with feral grace.
As Deuce's perception shifts, so does the balance in the battle for survival. The mindless Freaks, once considered a threat due to their sheer numbers, now show signs of cunning and even strategy... but the elder refuse to heed any warnings. No matter how hard she tries, Deuce cannot stem the dark tide that carries her far from the only world she's ever know.
My Review:
Enclave is set after the Earth is destroyed, to me it sounds like a plague. The enclave is a sort of underground community. There are 3 different kind of jobs you can get assigned to when you turn 15, builder, breeder or Hunter. You do not get named until you reach 15 because you are deemed a "brat" until then, if your survive until 15. The story starts with a girl know as girl15 going to her naming ceremony, which she gets the name Deuce. Deuce wants nothing more than to be a Huntress and kill Freaks. Freaks are human look alike other than their eyes, razor sharp teeth and claws. She get teamed up with a hunter named Fade. The only thing she know about Fade is that he was not born in the enclave, he was found roaming when he was around 8, he was born topside. The have to go on patrol and like all Dystopian novels there is a problem with the elders. Will Deuce follow the rules or will she be lead astray with hottie Fade? I like this book, it only took a couple hours to read. The cover was strange but cool. I will definitely be reading the next installment in this series. I want to know what happened with Deuce and Fade.
Have you read this book, tell me your thoughts. Happy Reading!!
ENCLAVE
Author: Ann Aguirre
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends
Jacket Design: Rich Deas
Pages: 262
Genre: Dystopian
In Deuce's world, an enclave deep underground, people earn the right to a name only if they survive their first 15 years. By that point, each unnamed "brat" has trained to join one of the three groups - Breeders, Builders or Hunters, identifiable by the number of scars they bear on their arms. Deuce has wanted to be a Huntress for as long as she can remember.
As a huntress, her purpose is cleave-to brave the dangerous tunnels outside the enclave and bring back meat to feed the group while evading the ferocious monsters known as Freaks. She's worked toward this goal her whole life, and nothing;s going to stop her, not even a brooding Hunter named Fade. When the mysterious boy becomes her partner, Deuce's troubles are just beginning.
Fade doesn't like following orders. Deuce has never known a boy like him before, someone as likely to touch her gently as use his knives with feral grace.
As Deuce's perception shifts, so does the balance in the battle for survival. The mindless Freaks, once considered a threat due to their sheer numbers, now show signs of cunning and even strategy... but the elder refuse to heed any warnings. No matter how hard she tries, Deuce cannot stem the dark tide that carries her far from the only world she's ever know.
My Review:
Enclave is set after the Earth is destroyed, to me it sounds like a plague. The enclave is a sort of underground community. There are 3 different kind of jobs you can get assigned to when you turn 15, builder, breeder or Hunter. You do not get named until you reach 15 because you are deemed a "brat" until then, if your survive until 15. The story starts with a girl know as girl15 going to her naming ceremony, which she gets the name Deuce. Deuce wants nothing more than to be a Huntress and kill Freaks. Freaks are human look alike other than their eyes, razor sharp teeth and claws. She get teamed up with a hunter named Fade. The only thing she know about Fade is that he was not born in the enclave, he was found roaming when he was around 8, he was born topside. The have to go on patrol and like all Dystopian novels there is a problem with the elders. Will Deuce follow the rules or will she be lead astray with hottie Fade? I like this book, it only took a couple hours to read. The cover was strange but cool. I will definitely be reading the next installment in this series. I want to know what happened with Deuce and Fade.
Have you read this book, tell me your thoughts. Happy Reading!!
Blue Blood By: Kailin Gow Book Review
5 out of 5
Blue Blood (Book 4 in the Pulse series)
Author: Kailin Gow
Publisher: The Edge
Cover art and Design: Darla Winn
Pages: 243
Genre: Vampire
While on a visit to Yale University, Kailina and Justin make a discovery that affects both of them and the world as they know it. In this pivotal fourth book to the bestselling PULSE series. Kalina meets her maker, while one of her vampire lives will die, another will be turned, and another will break her heart forever,
My Review:
Book 4 in the Pulse series was just as great as the first 3! I devoured it!! I have been waiting to read this one (waiting closer to release date of book 5), but I couldn't wait any longer. In this book Aaron is gone, Jagger is human (or is he), Stuart is crazed with Life's blood and Octavius is hunting Mal. Kalina is still torn not knowing who she loves from one minute to the next. The was Kailin Gow writes I feel like Kalina, one minute I'm in love with Stuart and the next with Octavius lol. But I will always be Team Jagger, lol. Also in this book a new character comes into the hospital that Justin is trying to work for to be closer to Kailina in the Fall for school. Justin says she looks just like her! Does Kailina have a twin if not who is this woman? Great read like always! Cant wait for book 5 to come out next week.
Have you read this book, if so tell me what your thoughts were? Happy Reading!!
Blue Blood (Book 4 in the Pulse series)
Author: Kailin Gow
Publisher: The Edge
Cover art and Design: Darla Winn
Pages: 243
Genre: Vampire
While on a visit to Yale University, Kailina and Justin make a discovery that affects both of them and the world as they know it. In this pivotal fourth book to the bestselling PULSE series. Kalina meets her maker, while one of her vampire lives will die, another will be turned, and another will break her heart forever,
My Review:
Book 4 in the Pulse series was just as great as the first 3! I devoured it!! I have been waiting to read this one (waiting closer to release date of book 5), but I couldn't wait any longer. In this book Aaron is gone, Jagger is human (or is he), Stuart is crazed with Life's blood and Octavius is hunting Mal. Kalina is still torn not knowing who she loves from one minute to the next. The was Kailin Gow writes I feel like Kalina, one minute I'm in love with Stuart and the next with Octavius lol. But I will always be Team Jagger, lol. Also in this book a new character comes into the hospital that Justin is trying to work for to be closer to Kailina in the Fall for school. Justin says she looks just like her! Does Kailina have a twin if not who is this woman? Great read like always! Cant wait for book 5 to come out next week.
Have you read this book, if so tell me what your thoughts were? Happy Reading!!
Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan Book Review
3 out of 5 Stars
Glow
Author: Amy Kathleen Ryan
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ARC copy
Pages: 307
Genre: Dystopian
Pulse Pounding and addictive, GLOW begins the most riveting series since The Hunger Games.
In this thrilling installment, a violent battle separates two young lovers on a ship bound for New Earth. Will they find a way back to their ship-and each other? And most importantly, will they survive and preserve the future of the human race?
My Review:
I was hoping to fall in love with this book. It is about 2 different ships that has left earth right before its destroyed in search of New Earth. On one of these ships we find a girl named Waverly that is 15. Her boyfriend and for all other purposes her intended is Kierian. Kierian is next in line to take over the ship. Waverly and her generation is the first to be born on the ship. Because children are so important for the survival of their race, the girls on the ship are expected to have babies at a young age. A couple chapters in the other ship the NEW Horizon has slowed down so much so the Emptyeon would catch up with them but no one knows why. Turns out the New Horizon has ran into fertility problems and there is no children on board. What will happen with these two ships and their people? I liked the concept of this book and the writing but for some reason the characters did not draw me in. Will I read the 2nd book in this series, sure but it needs to be better than this one if the author wants me to read a 3rd.
Have you read this book, what did you think? Happy Reading!!
Glow
Author: Amy Kathleen Ryan
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ARC copy
Pages: 307
Genre: Dystopian
Pulse Pounding and addictive, GLOW begins the most riveting series since The Hunger Games.
In this thrilling installment, a violent battle separates two young lovers on a ship bound for New Earth. Will they find a way back to their ship-and each other? And most importantly, will they survive and preserve the future of the human race?
My Review:
I was hoping to fall in love with this book. It is about 2 different ships that has left earth right before its destroyed in search of New Earth. On one of these ships we find a girl named Waverly that is 15. Her boyfriend and for all other purposes her intended is Kierian. Kierian is next in line to take over the ship. Waverly and her generation is the first to be born on the ship. Because children are so important for the survival of their race, the girls on the ship are expected to have babies at a young age. A couple chapters in the other ship the NEW Horizon has slowed down so much so the Emptyeon would catch up with them but no one knows why. Turns out the New Horizon has ran into fertility problems and there is no children on board. What will happen with these two ships and their people? I liked the concept of this book and the writing but for some reason the characters did not draw me in. Will I read the 2nd book in this series, sure but it needs to be better than this one if the author wants me to read a 3rd.
Have you read this book, what did you think? Happy Reading!!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Deadly Little Games by Laurie Faria Stolarz book review
4 of out 5 stars
Deadly Little Game
Author: Laurie Faria Stolarz
Publisher: Hyperion
Jacket design: Elizabeth H. Clark
Jacket art: Melody Cassen
Pages:297
HIGH SCHOOL juniors Camelia and Ben have discovered a powerful bond: they both possess the power of psychometry, the ability to see the future through touch. For Ben, the gift is frightening liability. When he senses a strong threat or betrayal , he risks losing control. Camelia's gift is more mysterious. When she works with clay, her hands sculpt messages her mind doesn't yet comprehend.
Before either one has a chance to fully grasp their abilities, a new danger surfaces, but this time, Camelia is not the target. Adam, a familiar face from Ben's past, is drawn into a puzzle he can't solve....and his life is on the line. As the clues pile up, Camelia must risk losing Ben or do nothing and suffer the consequences. But in these games, who can be trusted.
My Review:
Deadly Little Games is the 3rd in the Touch series. Cam and Ben are together but still having issues in their relationship. Cam is starting to hear voices and sculpting odd things for a girl with a boyfriend. Ben is still avoiding touching people so he doesn't predict anything. In the first class in the book Cam is sculpting, and starts sculpting Adam's lips (Ben's worse enemy and her ex) and Cam can't stop thinking about him. This prompts Cam to get in touch with Adam at his college to see how he is doing. At first everything seems fine. Camelia goes to Detroit to visit her Aunt in a loony bin and see that her aunt has painted a picture of Adam.Maybe aunt Alexia isn't crazy after all. She warns Camelia not to leave Adam alone his life depends on it. The closer she gets to Adam the further Ben goes. Will she help Adam and lose Ben? Or will she leave Adam alone to save her relationship with Ben? Book 4 comes out in December and I can't wait.
Have you read this book? Tell me what you liked and didn't like about this book. HAPPY READING!!!!
Deadly Little Game
Author: Laurie Faria Stolarz
Publisher: Hyperion
Jacket design: Elizabeth H. Clark
Jacket art: Melody Cassen
Pages:297
HIGH SCHOOL juniors Camelia and Ben have discovered a powerful bond: they both possess the power of psychometry, the ability to see the future through touch. For Ben, the gift is frightening liability. When he senses a strong threat or betrayal , he risks losing control. Camelia's gift is more mysterious. When she works with clay, her hands sculpt messages her mind doesn't yet comprehend.
Before either one has a chance to fully grasp their abilities, a new danger surfaces, but this time, Camelia is not the target. Adam, a familiar face from Ben's past, is drawn into a puzzle he can't solve....and his life is on the line. As the clues pile up, Camelia must risk losing Ben or do nothing and suffer the consequences. But in these games, who can be trusted.
My Review:
Deadly Little Games is the 3rd in the Touch series. Cam and Ben are together but still having issues in their relationship. Cam is starting to hear voices and sculpting odd things for a girl with a boyfriend. Ben is still avoiding touching people so he doesn't predict anything. In the first class in the book Cam is sculpting, and starts sculpting Adam's lips (Ben's worse enemy and her ex) and Cam can't stop thinking about him. This prompts Cam to get in touch with Adam at his college to see how he is doing. At first everything seems fine. Camelia goes to Detroit to visit her Aunt in a loony bin and see that her aunt has painted a picture of Adam.Maybe aunt Alexia isn't crazy after all. She warns Camelia not to leave Adam alone his life depends on it. The closer she gets to Adam the further Ben goes. Will she help Adam and lose Ben? Or will she leave Adam alone to save her relationship with Ben? Book 4 comes out in December and I can't wait.
Have you read this book? Tell me what you liked and didn't like about this book. HAPPY READING!!!!
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