Due to a request, I'm posting more of my books, well, a book.
But, I won't do it until one of you says if you want the same of the last book, or a brand new one!
Pick n' choose your battles people!
And have fun!
August 12, 2011
July 25, 2011
Book Review For "Ink Exchange" (Wicked Lovely #2)
Author: Melissa Marr
Ahoy! Like the makeover? I sure do! Thanks for reading!
Leslie is one of Aislinn's best friends who get herself into trouble, well, more like she is a trouble magnet. To escape her tumultuous and dark past, Leslie looks at and gets a tattoo. It's a Gothic looking picture of eyes surrounded by vines, metal, and a pair of wings. Little does Leslie know that will tie her to the King of the Dark Court, Irial, who feed off of people's emotions through her. Soon Leslie is stuck in a web of she can't get out without the help of (SPOILER ALERT!) her friend, Aislinn the Summer Queen, Niall a fey advisor of the Summer King, whom Leslie begins to have chemistry with, the Summer King Keenan, and Seth, Aislinn's boyfriend. Leslie must go through traumas and trials before reaching her freedom that costs her more than she ever dreamed she would ever pay, the price that excels a pretty tattoo.
The Pros are the same as last time but I'm afraid that The Cons are more this time...
Drugs, alcohol, rape references, club scenes, romance, violence (more than last time, which i don't mind so much but, you know some people!), just a heavy depressing spirit, and more! It was OK but I definitely liked the first one much better. Hopefully the rest will be more hmm, happy and appropriate!
Ahoy! Like the makeover? I sure do! Thanks for reading!
Leslie is one of Aislinn's best friends who get herself into trouble, well, more like she is a trouble magnet. To escape her tumultuous and dark past, Leslie looks at and gets a tattoo. It's a Gothic looking picture of eyes surrounded by vines, metal, and a pair of wings. Little does Leslie know that will tie her to the King of the Dark Court, Irial, who feed off of people's emotions through her. Soon Leslie is stuck in a web of she can't get out without the help of (SPOILER ALERT!) her friend, Aislinn the Summer Queen, Niall a fey advisor of the Summer King, whom Leslie begins to have chemistry with, the Summer King Keenan, and Seth, Aislinn's boyfriend. Leslie must go through traumas and trials before reaching her freedom that costs her more than she ever dreamed she would ever pay, the price that excels a pretty tattoo.
The Pros are the same as last time but I'm afraid that The Cons are more this time...
Drugs, alcohol, rape references, club scenes, romance, violence (more than last time, which i don't mind so much but, you know some people!), just a heavy depressing spirit, and more! It was OK but I definitely liked the first one much better. Hopefully the rest will be more hmm, happy and appropriate!
July 24, 2011
Book Review For "Wicked Lovely"
Author: Melissa Marr
Aislinn can see fairies. Ever since she was a small child ,Aislinn has seen them. The Fey. And not the nice, cute kind with frilly little dresses and sparkly wings. No, these Fey are dark, evil, lustful, wild and ruthless. Every time you've ever had a sudden pain or tripped unexpectedly for no apparent reason, or worse, was most likely because of the Fey. Aislinn's grandmother is also cursed in seeing the Fey. She has three rules for Fey Seers to follow with no exceptions:
Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible Fey.
Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible Fey.
Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention.
But now the Summer King, Keenan, a hottie who has been searching for his Queen for centuries, is going to push Aislinn over her limit to resist all she's ever tried to avoid. No matter what the cost, because without a Queen, summer will literally die, and winter... shall reign. Forever. Everything is on the line, and a smart girl has to save herself and protect her friends.
A dark enemy. A mortal love. Fairies. A dark book that will capture your attention.
The Pros: A book that had an excellent plot, this is so true! It was hard to predict what was going to happen! Very good sensory detail! Nice POV and characters!
The Cons: Cussing, unspoken romance, club scenes, and a couple of other references that some people may find offensive. It could have been worse but it could have been better. Overall, I thought it to be pretty good!
Next Book Review Clue: Ink Exchange
Aislinn can see fairies. Ever since she was a small child ,Aislinn has seen them. The Fey. And not the nice, cute kind with frilly little dresses and sparkly wings. No, these Fey are dark, evil, lustful, wild and ruthless. Every time you've ever had a sudden pain or tripped unexpectedly for no apparent reason, or worse, was most likely because of the Fey. Aislinn's grandmother is also cursed in seeing the Fey. She has three rules for Fey Seers to follow with no exceptions:
Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible Fey.
Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible Fey.
Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention.
But now the Summer King, Keenan, a hottie who has been searching for his Queen for centuries, is going to push Aislinn over her limit to resist all she's ever tried to avoid. No matter what the cost, because without a Queen, summer will literally die, and winter... shall reign. Forever. Everything is on the line, and a smart girl has to save herself and protect her friends.
A dark enemy. A mortal love. Fairies. A dark book that will capture your attention.
The Pros: A book that had an excellent plot, this is so true! It was hard to predict what was going to happen! Very good sensory detail! Nice POV and characters!
The Cons: Cussing, unspoken romance, club scenes, and a couple of other references that some people may find offensive. It could have been worse but it could have been better. Overall, I thought it to be pretty good!
Next Book Review Clue: Ink Exchange
July 03, 2011
Book Review for "The Crow"
Author: Alison Croggan
Since being swiftly parted from older sister Maerad, Hem and his guardian Saliman have been living in Turbask for the past few months. While grateful for Saliman’s assistance, Hem can’t help but get in trouble. First, his time at the School hasn’t been going well. Hem is the only northerner in class, so his appearance, his little knowledge of the local language and customs, and his knack for retaliation towards the taunts of classmates make him an outsider.
Things begin to look up for Hem, however, when he rescues a young fledging crow being attacked by its relatives and later names him Irc. Unlike the other crows, Irc’s feathers are white. Hem’s natural affinity for birds and Irc’s curiosity is just the foundation for a unique friendship that has quite an effect on the world around them. Then, while in the marketplace one day, Hem literally runs into a young girl whose fierce disposition intrigues and repels him. Her name is Zelika, a refugee from the city of Baladh who was cruelly separated from her family after they were murdered by the Dark Army. Zelika seems determined to avenge her family’s misfortune no matter what the cost.
Meanwhile, Saliman begins hearing reports of the Dark Army and their brutal assaults on other cities and villages throughout the Seven Kingdoms. Turbask prepares to fight back, not only to protect their people but also to provide more time for other potential victims. When the true extent of the Dark Army’s deadly power is revealed through reports of a scrimmage in Il Dara, and Turbask is attacked by Deathcrows, Saliman and several members of Turbask’s council come to the grim conclusion that they have to say goodbye to their beloved city. As the war rages outside the city walls, Hem, Irc and Zelika help in the healing houses, where Hem realizes that the profession comes naturally to him. However, with the prospect of leaving Turbask and the tragic losses he has faced, Hem isn’t sure if he will ever have a relatively normal life as a Bardic healer.
The journey has just begun for Hem and his traveling companions, which now include their guide Soron. Along the way, they meet Bards in a secret underground city referred to as the Pit. Here, Hem makes a startling discovery as to what role he plays in the quest for the Treesong. Then a Bard named Hared sets a plan in motion for a mission to uncover information about the Dark’s deadliest weapon, which will change Hem’s life forever.
The Pros: It was nice to finally have Hem's view on it all, I thought that the author did really well on this. Also, it had a nice amount of action, and a good plot. The Cons: Oooo kinda a lot here. Well for starters it had a lot of violence, war, and a little gore. If you can't handle that, then it was quiet disturbing. And then the element of utter sorrow, wow it was so depressing, overbearing even. At times I thought that I could not handle it anymore! And finally, like all of its siblings so far it llllaaaaaggged at many points. In the end, I suppose that it could have been worse, but it is definetly the craziest and saddest book I"ve read so far. And I would be etremely hesitant to read it through again.
Since being swiftly parted from older sister Maerad, Hem and his guardian Saliman have been living in Turbask for the past few months. While grateful for Saliman’s assistance, Hem can’t help but get in trouble. First, his time at the School hasn’t been going well. Hem is the only northerner in class, so his appearance, his little knowledge of the local language and customs, and his knack for retaliation towards the taunts of classmates make him an outsider.
Things begin to look up for Hem, however, when he rescues a young fledging crow being attacked by its relatives and later names him Irc. Unlike the other crows, Irc’s feathers are white. Hem’s natural affinity for birds and Irc’s curiosity is just the foundation for a unique friendship that has quite an effect on the world around them. Then, while in the marketplace one day, Hem literally runs into a young girl whose fierce disposition intrigues and repels him. Her name is Zelika, a refugee from the city of Baladh who was cruelly separated from her family after they were murdered by the Dark Army. Zelika seems determined to avenge her family’s misfortune no matter what the cost.
Meanwhile, Saliman begins hearing reports of the Dark Army and their brutal assaults on other cities and villages throughout the Seven Kingdoms. Turbask prepares to fight back, not only to protect their people but also to provide more time for other potential victims. When the true extent of the Dark Army’s deadly power is revealed through reports of a scrimmage in Il Dara, and Turbask is attacked by Deathcrows, Saliman and several members of Turbask’s council come to the grim conclusion that they have to say goodbye to their beloved city. As the war rages outside the city walls, Hem, Irc and Zelika help in the healing houses, where Hem realizes that the profession comes naturally to him. However, with the prospect of leaving Turbask and the tragic losses he has faced, Hem isn’t sure if he will ever have a relatively normal life as a Bardic healer.
The journey has just begun for Hem and his traveling companions, which now include their guide Soron. Along the way, they meet Bards in a secret underground city referred to as the Pit. Here, Hem makes a startling discovery as to what role he plays in the quest for the Treesong. Then a Bard named Hared sets a plan in motion for a mission to uncover information about the Dark’s deadliest weapon, which will change Hem’s life forever.
The Pros: It was nice to finally have Hem's view on it all, I thought that the author did really well on this. Also, it had a nice amount of action, and a good plot. The Cons: Oooo kinda a lot here. Well for starters it had a lot of violence, war, and a little gore. If you can't handle that, then it was quiet disturbing. And then the element of utter sorrow, wow it was so depressing, overbearing even. At times I thought that I could not handle it anymore! And finally, like all of its siblings so far it llllaaaaaggged at many points. In the end, I suppose that it could have been worse, but it is definetly the craziest and saddest book I"ve read so far. And I would be etremely hesitant to read it through again.
June 19, 2011
Book Review for "Forest Born"
Author: Shannon Hale
Good evening fellow bloggers!
This is the last of the Bayern Books, and I failed to mention in my last post that River Secrets is the third. Let's get started!
Rinna was born in the forest. And having so many brothers and sisters she deals with loneliness and feelings of being unwanted. Her main comforts are the beautiful, majestic forest trees, and her favorite brother Razo. Razo, apart of the Bayern's Own group of warriors is hardly ever home anymore, and when he is, he brings his pretty new Tiran diplomat friend, Dasha. Rinna feels quite jealous and unwanted. In the past years, Rinna has felt the ever growing apartness between her and her precious trees. In desperation of purpose, Rinna leaves for the city, to find work and a new life. She winds up in care for the queens son and ends up on a wild, dangerous journey, in trying to protect his life, in which she'll need every power she possesses to guide him safely home.
I would hate to spoil the story anymore, and its hard to stop writing, but let's take a look at the pros and cons. The Cons: A few curse words, (if my memory serves me right) and violence. If small readers rad this book I'm not sure exactly how they would take it. I remember wincing once or twice at what all happened. The Pros: Ending on a positive note, this is a beautifully written story about, friendship, loyalty, and family, and was pleasantly very much surprised at what evolved in the plot. I for one never saw it coming and my jaw literally dropped open and hung there for a second. Like I've said a bizillion times before this is my favorite series I've ever encountered so far, and if you read it, (which you should!) I think you'll enjoy it thoroughly!
Stay tunned, NEXT BOOK REVIEW CLUE: The Crow
Good evening fellow bloggers!
This is the last of the Bayern Books, and I failed to mention in my last post that River Secrets is the third. Let's get started!
Rinna was born in the forest. And having so many brothers and sisters she deals with loneliness and feelings of being unwanted. Her main comforts are the beautiful, majestic forest trees, and her favorite brother Razo. Razo, apart of the Bayern's Own group of warriors is hardly ever home anymore, and when he is, he brings his pretty new Tiran diplomat friend, Dasha. Rinna feels quite jealous and unwanted. In the past years, Rinna has felt the ever growing apartness between her and her precious trees. In desperation of purpose, Rinna leaves for the city, to find work and a new life. She winds up in care for the queens son and ends up on a wild, dangerous journey, in trying to protect his life, in which she'll need every power she possesses to guide him safely home.
I would hate to spoil the story anymore, and its hard to stop writing, but let's take a look at the pros and cons. The Cons: A few curse words, (if my memory serves me right) and violence. If small readers rad this book I'm not sure exactly how they would take it. I remember wincing once or twice at what all happened. The Pros: Ending on a positive note, this is a beautifully written story about, friendship, loyalty, and family, and was pleasantly very much surprised at what evolved in the plot. I for one never saw it coming and my jaw literally dropped open and hung there for a second. Like I've said a bizillion times before this is my favorite series I've ever encountered so far, and if you read it, (which you should!) I think you'll enjoy it thoroughly!
Stay tunned, NEXT BOOK REVIEW CLUE: The Crow
June 05, 2011
Book Review For "River Secrets"
Author: Shannon Hale
Sometimes I just want to shoot myself! I feel like I never get to write on here anymore, and it drives me absolutely insane! Ah, enough of me though. :P Lets get down to business! River Secrets, I truly and sincerely love this book!
Razo is a boy from the forest filled with a duty to serve his country. He is a loyal friend ho loves to mess around with his best friends Finn, Enna, and Prinncess Anidori (Isi). He longs to be an important part of the up and coming war with Tira, Bayerns new enemy. He finally makes it to a training camp and makes new friends and enemy's right away. But that is not the most inportant of Razo's problems, he thinks he might be falling for the lovely and closed Dasha, and why does everyone keep finding charred bodies everywhere, and who is the cause?
This book was a mystery, thriller, and action/ romance. I couldn't put it down and was constantly telling my mom the new turn of events. I loved the action and Razo firey spirit. The evolving romances between some the characters was very well done and descriptions were beautiful. The pros and cons...The pros: I think I've told you most of them! The cons: there was some cussing, vivid violence, and obscence jestures between a few characters. All in all though I will always love this book and its amazing author!
Sometimes I just want to shoot myself! I feel like I never get to write on here anymore, and it drives me absolutely insane! Ah, enough of me though. :P Lets get down to business! River Secrets, I truly and sincerely love this book!
Razo is a boy from the forest filled with a duty to serve his country. He is a loyal friend ho loves to mess around with his best friends Finn, Enna, and Prinncess Anidori (Isi). He longs to be an important part of the up and coming war with Tira, Bayerns new enemy. He finally makes it to a training camp and makes new friends and enemy's right away. But that is not the most inportant of Razo's problems, he thinks he might be falling for the lovely and closed Dasha, and why does everyone keep finding charred bodies everywhere, and who is the cause?
This book was a mystery, thriller, and action/ romance. I couldn't put it down and was constantly telling my mom the new turn of events. I loved the action and Razo firey spirit. The evolving romances between some the characters was very well done and descriptions were beautiful. The pros and cons...The pros: I think I've told you most of them! The cons: there was some cussing, vivid violence, and obscence jestures between a few characters. All in all though I will always love this book and its amazing author!
April 25, 2011
Book Review For "Enna Burning" or "Bayern Book # 2"
Author: Shannon Hale
Enna is a girl struggling with grief from the loss of her mother. She cooks, she cleans, she lives with her brother, Leifer. After her mother died, she moved back to the forest where she is longing for her good friend, Isi.(Aka Ani) And one as she doing her chores, she realizes Leifer is late. She thinks nothing of it and keeps going. Later, he is still not home, and tired she falls asleep. She wakes with a start, Leifer is there and he is lighting a fire, he does it extremely fast. She soon finds that Leifer has learned to control fire somehow. She runs to the city after he burns her when he become angry. Searching for answers she finds Isi, and asked for her help. SPOILER ALERT: She eventually learns to control the fire herself, and ends up cooking from the inside. Angry at the Tiran with whom Bayern is at war against, she begins to burn enemy camps. In the end, she is captured, and slowly, she begins to lose all her strength. She must escape and find a cure...
Enna Burning is a story of a "fiery" girl who wants to be in control of her own destiny. She quickly finds her self losing all but her sanity, in the hands of an enemy camp. I like this story because of the way the characters are portryaed to you, and Enna will give up or in. What I didn't like sbout this story is that Isi seems like a different character, she seems different to me. All in all though, it is a great book and one of my favorites. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as me!
Enna is a girl struggling with grief from the loss of her mother. She cooks, she cleans, she lives with her brother, Leifer. After her mother died, she moved back to the forest where she is longing for her good friend, Isi.(Aka Ani) And one as she doing her chores, she realizes Leifer is late. She thinks nothing of it and keeps going. Later, he is still not home, and tired she falls asleep. She wakes with a start, Leifer is there and he is lighting a fire, he does it extremely fast. She soon finds that Leifer has learned to control fire somehow. She runs to the city after he burns her when he become angry. Searching for answers she finds Isi, and asked for her help. SPOILER ALERT: She eventually learns to control the fire herself, and ends up cooking from the inside. Angry at the Tiran with whom Bayern is at war against, she begins to burn enemy camps. In the end, she is captured, and slowly, she begins to lose all her strength. She must escape and find a cure...
Enna Burning is a story of a "fiery" girl who wants to be in control of her own destiny. She quickly finds her self losing all but her sanity, in the hands of an enemy camp. I like this story because of the way the characters are portryaed to you, and Enna will give up or in. What I didn't like sbout this story is that Isi seems like a different character, she seems different to me. All in all though, it is a great book and one of my favorites. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as me!
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