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Saturday, October 6, 2012

The EPIC Finale: The Reckoning - Kelley Armstrong

The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
Date Released: April 6th 2010
Publisher: Harper Collins
Pages:  391 pages
Date Read: August 12, 2012
Format: Hardcover
Source: Library
Goodreads Synopsis:  My name is Chloe Saunders. I'm fifteen, and I would love to be normal.

But normal is one thing I'm not.

For one thing, I'm having these feelings for a certain antisocial werewolf and his sweet-tempered brother--who just happens to be a sorcerer--but, between you and me, I'm leaning toward the werewolf.

Not normal.

My friends and I are also on the run from an evil corporation that wants to get rid of us--permanently.

Definitely not normal.

And finally, I'm a genetically altered necro-mancer who can raise the dead, rotting corpses and all, without even trying.

As far away from normal as it gets.


From Goodreads



My Review:
Tagline: "Kelley Armstrong will blow you away with all the actio, hype, and romance she binds in her last book!"
 
Asdfghjkl, I FINALLY read The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong and I'm literally still thinking about it! Kelley Armstrong takes you on a wild ride of emotions, action, and a touch of romance with Derek and Simon. I think by far one of the best books in this series. I love how its so easy to pick up her books like this one and just keep on reading without being way too much a "heavy paranormal" read and now this series is a must read! *head nods*
 
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Right away The Reckoning starts where The Awakening left off, and I liked that about all of these books. Chloe and her friends just found Andrew and they on there way to head to his house planning before the Edison Group takes them back as there genetically altered paranormals. Chloe was just as fun and serious and I loved how she still stayed they same and true to herself! I'll definitly miss her as an amazing character, and knows how to take control of the story.
 
Of of the best parts of the book was the pacing. Really, no doubt she moves it up a notch from The Awakening and she grips you into her world you don't want to miss a second of this book!
 
Kelley Armstrong really didn't hold back on the last book! She amps up the pace and moves really fast till you are like "What?! I already finished?"  All the characters where amzing, like Tori who grew less annoying; Derek, who finally shows his feeling; and Simon the nerdy kid. But the ending? I knew that it could have been so much better and it wasn't something I expected but wanted a little more.  I think Kelley could have pushed the creativity envelope a little more, just because I was unhappy about the ending. 
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Captivating, amazing, and writen well; The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong is a book I won't forget and definitly pick up this series if you are a paranormal junkie!
 
 


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Book Review: Captivate by Carie Jones

Captivate by Carrie Jones
Hardcover, 273 pages
Published January 5th 2010 by Bloomsbury USA
Sypnosis:Zara and her friends knew they hadn't solved the pixie problem for good. Far from it. The king's needs grow deeper every day he's stuck in captivity, while his control over his people gets weaker. It's made him vulnerable. And now there's a new king in town.

A turf war is imminent, since the new pixie king, Astley, is moving in quickly. Nick nearly killed him in the woods on day one, but Zara came to his rescue. Astley swears that he and Zara are destined to be together, that he's one of the good guys. Nick isn't buying it, though Zara isn't as sure -- despite herself, she wants to trust the new king. But it's a lot more than her relationship with Nick that is at stake. It's her life -- and his.


My Thoughts....& Other Things....
Carrie Jones did it AGAIN! She is such a great writer that Captivate overshadowed Need!
It so ADDICTING to just read Captivate! More steamy romance, awesome Zara and her groupie, and a chilfhanger in the ennding!! This book was so right and purely AWESOME! Carrie Jones made you show what she has and just makes you go like "WHY!?", "Nooooo.WHY CARRIE JONES!!", and you know she isn't afraid of writing what she wants and makes you go like:OMG! NO!

 I just can keep reading her books,especially since it makes you devour them within a day!!! :) Eveveything is great, like the witty and strong Zara, the bubbly Issie, the know it all and half eagle Devyn, and Astley a guys who just like Nick but a pixie. When Astely was introduced I was like:"NOOOOooo! Another guy???!!" but he's really some important person...if you've read the book.. :D Just lots of funny things with a Astley and Nick... :)

And in the end my jaw dropped and I was just wanted to laugh out loud, be angry, since all her books have emotional ending (the good one!)


My Review.....
So Captivate really picked up after Need, the pixies and Zara's freaky stalker who turns out to be a pixie. Things are overtaking Zara like round up pixies and locking them, and Astley who just crawls into her life, Zara has a BIG problem. The pixies who seem to slip one by one out of the metal house and a choice that makes Zara to side with Astley.
 Is Zara making the wrong choices?
Find out in Captivate.......

After reading this I was CAPTIVATED!!!! And in the end, I'm so TEAM Astley! :) Then I so forgot about Nick....and its so Zara and Astley!!! A way better sequel than the first and a recommendation to pixie lovers or paranormal romance this books IS FOR YOU! :) 

5 stars! So GOOD! :)




Monday, September 5, 2011

Cover of the Week #12

Who doesn't love/like this purplely,reddish,blue color scheme of this book? It instantly grab's you and its just a picture to see,before you die! =)
Whoever Andrea Creamer pick to desgined this books,was a genius and knows how to captivate a reader(I'll be sure to so pick up this book,since the cover grabbed me, and I'm kinda a sucker for great,and beautiful covers o.0 ,so yes I'm still going to buy THIS!)

Try it out and tell be if the cover was way better than the story or the opposite?!

Friday, September 2, 2011

Dysoptian Week~Book Review: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Hardcover, 390 pages
Published August 24th 2010 by Scholastic Press
Sypnosis:Young Katniss Everdeen has survived the dreaded Hunger Games not once, but twice, but even now she can find no relief. In fact, the dangers seem to be escalating: President Snow has declared an all-out war on Katniss, her family, her friends, and all the oppressed people of District 12. The thrill-packed final installment of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy will keep young hearts pounding.(Goodreads Desciption)
My First Thoughts.....& Other Things.....
I was so so so HAPPY WHEN I GOT THIS BOOK! :) I've beeen waiting foorreeveerrr to get it and after reading it I was disappointed. I thought Suzanne Collins will deliver the ending we all wanted: Action, The Love, and Adventure but ended up flat... -_-
Love the cover! With the Mockingjay spending it wings! And the sky blue cover! Great thinking on that! :) It was so sad!! :( Almost every character you love dies!!! You just want to scream out:"WHY!!!"
So here's my REVIEW!
My Review.......
  Katniss Everdeen survived the cruel Capitol's Games's twice but for her there's no time to think or plan, everything is taking place ever since the rebellion she never wanted to start.
 District 13 really does exist and is a place for rebellion and the safest place for District 12's
Peeta under the roof of the Capitol.
 And President's Snows declaration of an all-out war on Katniss,her family,friends, and the people of District 12 and 13.
 For Katniss, becoming the Mockingjay will be the last chance for Peeta,Gale,her family and District 12.
Overally, this book is a must read for the series even for the fact it was dissapointing.... :( I would give it 4 Well-Earned Stars!!! :) I would really recommnd this book to those fanns of the A-Mazing Hunger Games or anyone who loves dysoptians!!! Also have a box of tissues, since the book is sad!

!!4 Stars!!





Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Book Review: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

A Great and Terrible Beauty by LIbba Bray
Hardcover, 403 pages
Published December 9th 2003 by Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Sypnosis:A Victorian boarding school story, a Gothic mansion mystery, a gossipy romp about a clique of girlfriends, and a dark other-worldly fantasy--jumble them all together and you have this complicated and unusual first novel.
Sixteen-year-old Gemma has had an unconventional upbringing in India, until the day she foresees her mother's death in a black, swirling vision that turns out to be true. Sent back to England, she is enrolled at Spence, a girls' academy with a mysterious burned-out East Wing. There Gemma is snubbed by powerful Felicity, beautiful Pippa, and even her own dumpy roommate Ann, until she blackmails herself and Ann into the treacherous clique. Gemma is distressed to find that she has been followed from India by Kartik, a beautiful young man who warns her to fight off the visions. Nevertheless, they continue, and one night she is led by a child-spirit to find a diary that reveals the secrets of a mystical Order. The clique soon finds a way to accompany Gemma to the other-world realms of her visions "for a bit of fun" and to taste the power they will never have as Victorian wives, but they discover that the delights of the realms are overwhelmed by a menace they cannot control. Gemma is left with the knowledge that her role as the link between worlds leaves her with a mission to seek out the "others" and rebuild the Order. A Great and Terrible Beauty is an impressive first book in what should prove to be a fascinating trilogy.
First Thoughts........
"This book will be Awesome!","It will be a great Victorian novel to read!" where first impression I had when I got my hand on this book in the library. I was definetly eagered to read it! But it was not what I expected........
The Cover & Title.......
Well, to start off the title is kinda strange and wierd.... "A Great and Teribble Beauty",really... And then you have Gemma, in a corset... Really?! Not very interesting, very boring but I still read it. And I have to say after reading it I said this: "Wow, A terrible begining but a beautiful ending" Your not captivate to read this book!
The Book & My Review......
This book seriously was boring and it sucked... I even regret reading it and spending the time, since all of the characters were all wimpy and Gemma wasn't a strong character even through the end. But it did have a feel to it that sort of scared me, but other than that don't try giving your time to read this!!!! It's not even worth to review!
                                                   Recommendations....
If you love to try a crappy novel her your chance! Other than that I don't really recommend you to read it!

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