For those that adore fallen angels and a Gothic vibe, you will love Lauren Kate's Fallen saga. It begins with Fallen where we are introduced to our main heroine, Luce. She believes she is going crazy when she imagines being in another student, Daniel's arms. Impossible, right?
The saga takes you through twists and turns which will delight all Twilight fans. I love this saga so much except for the ending of Rapture. It felt like the author just wanted to finish the series and so decided that would sum it up. There are so many plot holes in the ending. It's so good the saga I don't want to spoil anything because you can still experience first read love.
If you have not read these books and love: fallen angels, the Twilight saga, gothic vibes, curses, shadows... then read the books.
Spoiler alert: if you watched the Fallen movie I promise Luce isn't so weird in the books nor is she suicidal in any way. Just lovestruck and crazy like you will be after you read these books.
Monday, March 5, 2018
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Enchanting the King: A Sleeping Beauty rendition
Enchanting the King by E. D. Walker is one of those books where you can only enjoy it if you're into the super sappy romance that just might have you cringing. The summary sounded incredible, but the writing leaves a lot to be desired. I almost died laughing after reading about the wild stallion being temper. it actually brought me back to the first adult novel I ever read when I was 13 except this book is mildly better as it doesn't go into details and the description doesn't lie about what it's going to be about. I really wanted to root for Aliénor but she's one of those characters that get too coddled by men. If this kind of thing tickles your fancy then, by all means, this is the book for you.
Our Dark Stars: An Interesting Space Story
Spoiler Alerts: Our Dark Stars by Audrey Grey and Krystal Wade is one of those story's where you need to pay attention to details. I overlooked the fact that the dates were different until Will did research on Talia. Although, you do think exactly like Talia that things are going to work like she remembered them. The writing was nearly flawless there was just the bit with the piano where it says Will's perspective only to have it switch to Talia's halfway through which is the only time that happens.
I will admit for some of the novel it felt like something that had been done countless times but there's only so many different things that can be done with space. For all the space nerds out there I'm sure you'll understand the lingo but as it stands I had no clue what half of it was so couldn't exactly picture it.
The characters were cute and it wasn't until near the end that I started loving more of the characters than just Will. If you are a fan of the Lunar Chronicles, Star Wars and other space movie/novels with lost princesses, dashing male interests (although Will kind of wins with being half mock, half human) and characters that don't really give a damn then Our Dark Stars is the book for you.
I will admit for some of the novel it felt like something that had been done countless times but there's only so many different things that can be done with space. For all the space nerds out there I'm sure you'll understand the lingo but as it stands I had no clue what half of it was so couldn't exactly picture it.
The characters were cute and it wasn't until near the end that I started loving more of the characters than just Will. If you are a fan of the Lunar Chronicles, Star Wars and other space movie/novels with lost princesses, dashing male interests (although Will kind of wins with being half mock, half human) and characters that don't really give a damn then Our Dark Stars is the book for you.
Monday, February 26, 2018
Olympian Challenger by Astrid Arditi: The Winner
I have 100% fallen in love with Olympian Chanlleger by Astrid Arditi. Hope, Gabriel, Amy, Kieron and the rest of the gang are loveable from the start. Gabriel isn't too over the top gay which I love immensly. Hope is a Bella Swan but at least she can admit Kieron revolves around her life unlike Bella. As for Kieron, let's just say he has been added onto my list of fictional boyfriends.
Can we please discuss the ending? You don't do that. You cannot end it like that. Now I need to know if he always knew about it or if he somehow discovered he could do it.
If you have not read this book then you need to so I can discuss it with someone because it is one of those books I could not put down. Also, the cover is goregous so a shout out to whoever made it. If you are like me and love Greek Mythology you will not be disappointed.
Can we please discuss the ending? You don't do that. You cannot end it like that. Now I need to know if he always knew about it or if he somehow discovered he could do it.
If you have not read this book then you need to so I can discuss it with someone because it is one of those books I could not put down. Also, the cover is goregous so a shout out to whoever made it. If you are like me and love Greek Mythology you will not be disappointed.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Song of Blood and Stone by L. Penelope
For once, there is a little give and take between the love interest in L. Penelope's Song of Blood and Stone. I love that both Jack and Jasminda rescue each other rather than the man always saving the girl. There were some parts of the book that was predictable although I still enjoyed the book as a whole.
My favorite part of the book was the collected fairy tales at the beginning because they feel like you could actually find them in a bookshelf in this fantasy realm or the real world. Part of me wishes there was a map at the beginning of the book because I got lost on where we were supposed to be in the book.
I'd recommend this book if you enjoy fantasy or magic. If you are interested in books with a different type of character then this is the book for you.
My favorite part of the book was the collected fairy tales at the beginning because they feel like you could actually find them in a bookshelf in this fantasy realm or the real world. Part of me wishes there was a map at the beginning of the book because I got lost on where we were supposed to be in the book.
I'd recommend this book if you enjoy fantasy or magic. If you are interested in books with a different type of character then this is the book for you.
Saturday, February 17, 2018
That Kind of Book...
Sirens by Simon Messingham is one of those books where if you like arrogant men who think themselves a god it's right up your alley. I have tried several times to read it and get past chapter one but it is one of those books that holds every pet peeve I have when reading.
I tried to love Anthony but he lost me the moment I was introduced to him because I cannot stand those characters that use the word "perfect" or "god" as a description. Also disliked the opening sentence because telling people you hate telling people is the equivalent of telling.
It is not my kind of book and I wished I could give a better review of it but the first chapter already had me feeling like what the heck am I reading and try as I might it could not hold my interest.
Like I've said if arrogant men who feel the need to dominate and change women are your thing it'll be the perfect book for you.
I tried to love Anthony but he lost me the moment I was introduced to him because I cannot stand those characters that use the word "perfect" or "god" as a description. Also disliked the opening sentence because telling people you hate telling people is the equivalent of telling.
It is not my kind of book and I wished I could give a better review of it but the first chapter already had me feeling like what the heck am I reading and try as I might it could not hold my interest.
Like I've said if arrogant men who feel the need to dominate and change women are your thing it'll be the perfect book for you.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
A Bond of Venom and Magic: the best fantasy I've read in a long time
Where do we begin when talking about A Bond of Venom and Magic by Karen Tomlinson? It is one of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time and has me suffering a book hangover. I forgot what it felt like to have the "one more chapter" syndrome, but oh, Lunaria did it feel good.
Hugo and Diamond are out of this world and I fell in love with them from the spot. There are no words to describe how amazing the book is except askfajdswnjfke (if you can understand fangirl speak).
The world building was amazing and the characters were unique. There were a few grammar errors in it but that's just me. My only negative response to the book is that I wished Diamond was a bit more independent and Hugo didn't rescue her all the time. Although, I do love that they at least try to stop themselves.
The cover was the first thing that caught my eye it is a thing of beauty and I wished more cover would look like it.
Cannot wait for the rest of the books in the series I feel like it's going to be an amazing ride and escape from reality.
Hugo and Diamond are out of this world and I fell in love with them from the spot. There are no words to describe how amazing the book is except askfajdswnjfke (if you can understand fangirl speak).
The world building was amazing and the characters were unique. There were a few grammar errors in it but that's just me. My only negative response to the book is that I wished Diamond was a bit more independent and Hugo didn't rescue her all the time. Although, I do love that they at least try to stop themselves.
The cover was the first thing that caught my eye it is a thing of beauty and I wished more cover would look like it.
Cannot wait for the rest of the books in the series I feel like it's going to be an amazing ride and escape from reality.
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