Hey world! Wow, it's been a while! I don't even remember what book I'm reviewing today. Oh, no, wait, it's coming back to me...Yeah, I got it. We're good, no worries. Hakuna matata everyone. Funny story, I was just listening to that song in French. Did you know I speak French? Here, I'll say that last sentence in French: Sais-tu que je parle francais? Excuse the lack of accent marks, I'm on a strange computer in a strange location. I haven't been kidnapped, though, don't worry. Just on a trip. Update: I still haven't thought of anything to replace the Words to the Characters; if you have, now would be a good time to comment that.
So, a little bit of a while ago (a really while ago) I finished this book called Resist by...Gosh, I can never remember her name...Sarah Crossan? Yeah, that's it. It is book two in the Breathe duology, so it's also the finale. This review is making me want to read, but I'll try to finish first. Helping me do that is this lovely Amazon link.There is no audible...wait a minute...is that the second time in a row? I can't remember, but if it is, that would be weird. But not that weird.
Summaryish: After the events of Breathe, out favorite trio of friends split up, some willingly, some unwillingly, to fight the evil Breathe corporation in the only ways they can. Alina goes with her fellow resistance members to Sequoia, where the other denizens could be the most dangerous things of all. Quinn goes off on his own to find help for someone, while Bea stays with said someone. But in this book, there's an extra character, who also helps resisting. This is an awful summary. But give me some slack, it's been a while.
Review: I was really excited about this book because I knew it was going to be better than the last one, and I was not disappointed! There were some short little slices where not much was happening, but every other part, if it wasn't full of action, was heavy with the perfect balance of suspense and foreshadowing. The characters aren't as moody now, so they are actually more fun to be around. I have no complaints, but I must say that this book didn't really have depth to it. It was fabulous and satisfying, but if you're looking for a book to keep in your heart forever, it isn't this one. I highly enjoyed this book, but I won't remember it a year from now. But when I read through my reading log later, I'll definitely have everything suddenly spring to the surface and I'll have fond memories and nostalgia with which to be happy.
Words to the Characters:
Alina: High five!!!
Quinn: I understand why you left...but why did you leave? Well, absence makes the had grow fonder, they day.
Bea: I like your loyalty and honesty, it's pleasing and refreshing.
Okay, I'm leaving now. Have a nice day.
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Saturday, May 24, 2014
I'm A Pyromaniac.
Hey world! Wow, it's after 8 o'clock and I haven't eaten dinner yet. This is bad for my schedule. But anyways, I thought it would be nice to blog, and also to tell you that I won't be for at least three days. I'm going on a trip. Cars are not the best places for Internet access, but we do have a hotspot so you never know. In addition, I've been thinking about something for a long while now. What is that thing? you wonder. Retiring the Words to the Characters paragraph. I know, I know, drastic of me, but all of these posts are just all the same. It'll be nice to mix it up every now and then. I'm not taking it away completely, I just might throw in a page-by-page commentary, or something like that. It's still being considered. Feel free to tell me any ideas you have, and I'll consult my manager.
So, in my last library visit there was this book called Flame by Amy Kathleen Ryan that I read. It is the conclusion to the Sky Chasers trilogy, and I know I've reviewed at least one of them here...maybe even both. Wow, my pencil is very sharp. Back to business. There is no audible, but there definitely is this beautiful Amazon link.
Summaryish: In the aftermath of the Empyrean explosion, all the Empyrean crew members must go to their enemy ship, the New Horizon, in order to survive. While Waverly looks to an old doctor for help, maybe misguided help, maybe good help, Kieran is taken under Anne Mather's wing, and Seth is fighting for his life with a gradually worsening injury.
Review: The first 40ish pages were just plain mleh. My eyes roved, and I looked everywhere but at the pages. But after that, things got more interesting, then more and more interesting, things continued in this pattern until I could barely tear myself away. In fact, I think I stayed up until 12:24 AM to finish it. I realize now that those first 40ish pages were simply because I had to get used to Mrs. Ryan's style. Now, a glowign review does not need acclimatization, but it was still a pretty good book. While I doubt I'll remember it in 10 years, it was absolutely fabulous in the present.
Words to the Characters: (I'm still doing it until I think of something else.)
Waverly: I can't believe you let him do that. I mean...Yeesh, I can't believe you let him do that!
Seth: I understand what you're going for...but you really didn't have all the facts. It was right the first time.
Kieran: Did you know that spell check doesn't like your name? Same with Waverly's. There were probably a lot of red lines on that manuscript! Ha!
Kay, bye! See you later!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
So, in my last library visit there was this book called Flame by Amy Kathleen Ryan that I read. It is the conclusion to the Sky Chasers trilogy, and I know I've reviewed at least one of them here...maybe even both. Wow, my pencil is very sharp. Back to business. There is no audible, but there definitely is this beautiful Amazon link.
Summaryish: In the aftermath of the Empyrean explosion, all the Empyrean crew members must go to their enemy ship, the New Horizon, in order to survive. While Waverly looks to an old doctor for help, maybe misguided help, maybe good help, Kieran is taken under Anne Mather's wing, and Seth is fighting for his life with a gradually worsening injury.
Review: The first 40ish pages were just plain mleh. My eyes roved, and I looked everywhere but at the pages. But after that, things got more interesting, then more and more interesting, things continued in this pattern until I could barely tear myself away. In fact, I think I stayed up until 12:24 AM to finish it. I realize now that those first 40ish pages were simply because I had to get used to Mrs. Ryan's style. Now, a glowign review does not need acclimatization, but it was still a pretty good book. While I doubt I'll remember it in 10 years, it was absolutely fabulous in the present.
Words to the Characters: (I'm still doing it until I think of something else.)
Waverly: I can't believe you let him do that. I mean...Yeesh, I can't believe you let him do that!
Seth: I understand what you're going for...but you really didn't have all the facts. It was right the first time.
Kieran: Did you know that spell check doesn't like your name? Same with Waverly's. There were probably a lot of red lines on that manuscript! Ha!
Kay, bye! See you later!
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Wow. Just Wow. (Redesigned)
Hey world. So I've found another book that is way too awesome to review. It's called Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card. It's book two in the Ender quintet. While being way too wow to express how much I enjoyed this in words, I can still tell you that this book doesn't just have action and suspense, but wisdom and truth as well. You simply cannot read this book without carrying a part of it around with you for the rest of your life. I can't review it, but you can still have this Amazon link and my signature.
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Monday, May 19, 2014
You'd Think They Were All Dead, Or Something.
Hey world! It's been a while! But not too while-y of a while that you forgot all about me, I hope! I've had longer interludes, after all. Anyways, after accomplishing everything I set out to do by 4:00 done by 1:00, and futzing around for a bit (ahem, hour), I decided why not blog. And someone begged me to through email. Oh, the life of a celebrity. Anyways. To begin.
So, longer ago than I'd like to admit, I finished this book called The Legacy by Gemma Malley. It's the conclusion in the Declaration trilogy, and I'm not sure if I reviewed the other two on this blog or not. I'm thinking not, though, because I didn't even know this series was a trilogy, I thought it was a duology, and it totally escaped my mind until I saw this at the library and I was like, "Whaaaat?" But upon further inspection, yeah, it's a trilogy. And I have to say, the UK covers are so much prettier than the US versions. At least I'm assuming it's UK, because of the charming foreign spelling and quotation marks in the book, and the fact that it's set in London. Or maybe it's just the paperback/hardcover thing. There's an Amazon link, but no audible.
Summaryish: When Longevity appears to simply stop working, and the Underground finds a disturbing and unexpected cargo in a lorry they ambush, things start going haywire. Anna, who thought she was finally safe, finds herself thrown back into the chaos of the Resistance, along with her beloved Peter, her daughter, and little brother. Short summary, but it's been a while, I'm out of practice.
Review: So, at first I was just like, blah blah blah, yadda yadda yadda, can we move on please? And that feeling lasted for a really long while. But I stayed strong and powered through, and the ending was mostly worth it. There was plenty of suspense and rising action, foreshadowing and the like, but I would have liked a lot more action. The ending was also pretty predictable, although there was a twist. Perhaps the predictability was a result of the foreshadowing I mentioned. It wasn't cliché, so you don't have to worry about that. But, all-in-all, it was a good book, but I don't think I'd like to read it again.
Words to the Characters:
Anna: Dear, you didn't really think that, did you? No. You didn't. I admire your hope.
Peter: What is this? You don't just do that!!! Yeesh!
Okay, now I'm only about two or three books behind. See you later, bye bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
So, longer ago than I'd like to admit, I finished this book called The Legacy by Gemma Malley. It's the conclusion in the Declaration trilogy, and I'm not sure if I reviewed the other two on this blog or not. I'm thinking not, though, because I didn't even know this series was a trilogy, I thought it was a duology, and it totally escaped my mind until I saw this at the library and I was like, "Whaaaat?" But upon further inspection, yeah, it's a trilogy. And I have to say, the UK covers are so much prettier than the US versions. At least I'm assuming it's UK, because of the charming foreign spelling and quotation marks in the book, and the fact that it's set in London. Or maybe it's just the paperback/hardcover thing. There's an Amazon link, but no audible.
Summaryish: When Longevity appears to simply stop working, and the Underground finds a disturbing and unexpected cargo in a lorry they ambush, things start going haywire. Anna, who thought she was finally safe, finds herself thrown back into the chaos of the Resistance, along with her beloved Peter, her daughter, and little brother. Short summary, but it's been a while, I'm out of practice.
Review: So, at first I was just like, blah blah blah, yadda yadda yadda, can we move on please? And that feeling lasted for a really long while. But I stayed strong and powered through, and the ending was mostly worth it. There was plenty of suspense and rising action, foreshadowing and the like, but I would have liked a lot more action. The ending was also pretty predictable, although there was a twist. Perhaps the predictability was a result of the foreshadowing I mentioned. It wasn't cliché, so you don't have to worry about that. But, all-in-all, it was a good book, but I don't think I'd like to read it again.
Words to the Characters:
Anna: Dear, you didn't really think that, did you? No. You didn't. I admire your hope.
Peter: What is this? You don't just do that!!! Yeesh!
Okay, now I'm only about two or three books behind. See you later, bye bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
It's A Sammich With Apple Juice.
Hey world! So I'm eating lunch, and I thought it would be a good idea to blog while doing so. But I'm starting to think it's not, considering the amount of mayonnaise getting on my keyboard. The chips are a little stale, too, but that has nothing to do with book reviews. I'm also doing something else in the background that requires my headphones with half of my attention, so just as a headsup, I will not be sampling the audible today, despite the fact that it most likely has nifty affected British accents. I don't know what it is about the word British, but I always want to spell it with two Ts instead of one. Weird. Moving on!
So, a while ago, but I'm getting caught up, I finished this book called BZRK: Reloaded by Michael Grant. It is book two in the BZRK series, the first one to which I reviewed just a few books ago, so you can scroll down and see that review, or just hang out here where I will hand out neat Amazon links, but not tell you a single thing about the audible. There is a dog trying to eat my stale chips. Rude.
Summaryish: Go away now if you haven't read the first BZRK. Not that I don't love you, or anything, you just can't read this. After the events of BZRK, Vincent, short one biot, isn't doing so well in the sanity department. In addition, The Twins, or at least Benjamin, want revenge on Sadie after she ruthlessly wired him. All the while, Bug Man and Burnofsky are dealing with their own troubles regarding the newly wired president. Not a very good summaryish, but oh well.
Review: Yay!!! This book was just as good as the first one, if not a little bit better. I absolutely love the committed detail and the way something that seems so trivial can have such a huge impact on the story. It really is written well, and the fun fight scenes don't hurt either. My fingers cramped up I was gripping the book so hard. It's a book that leaves your mind racing and your adrenalin rushing long after you put it down! It's amazing the way Mr. Grant writes his book so that you have sympathy even for the villains...brava.
Words to the Characters:
Bug Man: And suddenly, I like you a whole lot more.
Sadie: I was screaming at you to tell him. I was sad you couldn't hear me.
Okay, wow, this is a short post, but I'll be back soon for something that might be a little longer.
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
So, a while ago, but I'm getting caught up, I finished this book called BZRK: Reloaded by Michael Grant. It is book two in the BZRK series, the first one to which I reviewed just a few books ago, so you can scroll down and see that review, or just hang out here where I will hand out neat Amazon links, but not tell you a single thing about the audible. There is a dog trying to eat my stale chips. Rude.
Summaryish: Go away now if you haven't read the first BZRK. Not that I don't love you, or anything, you just can't read this. After the events of BZRK, Vincent, short one biot, isn't doing so well in the sanity department. In addition, The Twins, or at least Benjamin, want revenge on Sadie after she ruthlessly wired him. All the while, Bug Man and Burnofsky are dealing with their own troubles regarding the newly wired president. Not a very good summaryish, but oh well.
Review: Yay!!! This book was just as good as the first one, if not a little bit better. I absolutely love the committed detail and the way something that seems so trivial can have such a huge impact on the story. It really is written well, and the fun fight scenes don't hurt either. My fingers cramped up I was gripping the book so hard. It's a book that leaves your mind racing and your adrenalin rushing long after you put it down! It's amazing the way Mr. Grant writes his book so that you have sympathy even for the villains...brava.
Words to the Characters:
Bug Man: And suddenly, I like you a whole lot more.
Sadie: I was screaming at you to tell him. I was sad you couldn't hear me.
Okay, wow, this is a short post, but I'll be back soon for something that might be a little longer.
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
It's Herbal Lemongrass - Teatulia.
Hey world! It's tea time, so I thought I'd blog while eating. It's been a while since I've blogged, hasn't it? But, I said a few posts ago that I'm stopping with the apologies, and that's exactly what I'm doing. You can just forgive me on your own time. Ooo! Ahh! Tea's too hot! WAY too hot!! Ahhh! Thank goodness I had some yogurt handy! I'm going to get on with this post before I kill myself.
So, a few days ago, or probably more like a week, I finished this book called The Vindico by Wesley King. It is Mr. King's first novel, and the first novel in a six book series. The second book is already out, but I'm not sure about the others, though. His website doesn't appear to be often updated, since the second book is no where to be found. Unless of course, there's a secret hidden website of which I am unaware. My tea is almost gone...What am I going to do? Just finish this tomorrow? Well, I'll give you the Amazon link and go from there.
Summaryish: The tea is still holding up, so I think I have enough time to tell you that this book is about five kids who are kidnapped by aging but still evil supervillains to be taught as apprentices. Or proteges, as the book itself says. But these kids don't want to be villains...or do they? What if the intense learning program of the Vindico's school awakes in them something they never knew they possessed. Because they all have skills...and they all want revenge. But against whom? The people who tormented them in their past lives, or the villains who took them out of it?
Review: Still have tea, maybe I'll be able to finish this review after all. Okay, so, this book was pretty good (and evil - ha!). But, I don't know, I think I was expecting something a bit more funny, and for some reason I was disappointed. I went into the book expecting something like Emperor Mollusk, but got something more like a Michael Carroll. It was still a good book, and there were a lot of funny moments, and the...I just lost my train of thought. Anyways, there was action, and a touch of mystery, along with suspense, but also a little bit of boring mixed in. All-in-all, the book is okay, and I'm going to read the rest of the series, but it's not an aching desire to read more, you know?
Words to the Characters:
Woops, I just ran out of tea. Bye now!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
So, a few days ago, or probably more like a week, I finished this book called The Vindico by Wesley King. It is Mr. King's first novel, and the first novel in a six book series. The second book is already out, but I'm not sure about the others, though. His website doesn't appear to be often updated, since the second book is no where to be found. Unless of course, there's a secret hidden website of which I am unaware. My tea is almost gone...What am I going to do? Just finish this tomorrow? Well, I'll give you the Amazon link and go from there.
Summaryish: The tea is still holding up, so I think I have enough time to tell you that this book is about five kids who are kidnapped by aging but still evil supervillains to be taught as apprentices. Or proteges, as the book itself says. But these kids don't want to be villains...or do they? What if the intense learning program of the Vindico's school awakes in them something they never knew they possessed. Because they all have skills...and they all want revenge. But against whom? The people who tormented them in their past lives, or the villains who took them out of it?
Review: Still have tea, maybe I'll be able to finish this review after all. Okay, so, this book was pretty good (and evil - ha!). But, I don't know, I think I was expecting something a bit more funny, and for some reason I was disappointed. I went into the book expecting something like Emperor Mollusk, but got something more like a Michael Carroll. It was still a good book, and there were a lot of funny moments, and the...I just lost my train of thought. Anyways, there was action, and a touch of mystery, along with suspense, but also a little bit of boring mixed in. All-in-all, the book is okay, and I'm going to read the rest of the series, but it's not an aching desire to read more, you know?
Woops, I just ran out of tea. Bye now!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
The Irony Is Killing Me.
Hey world! I guess the marathon is over after all, considering I didn't blog yesterday. Totally messed up my groove. But I'm here today! Maybe we can pretend that yesterday never even happened and still call it a marathon...No, that would be dishonest, and this is an "honest review" site. So yeah. We'll just start a new marathon, one that will only last a few books. Three or four or something. Wow, I love blogging! It's just so much fun! Everyone should have a blog! Now I'm going to use mine!
So, the book I'm reviewing today is actually in this library trip, so we're getting closer and closer to being all caught up! Oh, it's called Emblaze and it's the third book in the Violet Eden chapters by Jessica Shirvington, the person from whom I won a book in a contest and still haven't received. Nicely accented audible, though. But you can find that out for yourself by following this Amazon link.
Summaryish: Remember, if you haven't read the others in the series, we'll meet up in the next paragraph. In the third installment of Violet's life, she's still reeling from the duel in Jordan. Phoenix is in possession of the Grigori Scripture, and he'll do anything to get his hands on the one Violet has. OH MY GOSH PEOPLE THE BOOK CAME IN THE MAIL! IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! I'M A WINNER! It's kind of ironic because I'm reviewing a book by the author of the book I won, and in the last paragraph said I haven't received it yet. Ha. Anyways...So, she and Pheonix arrange a trade, things go wrong, blah blah blah, LILITH! Okay, that's about it.
Review:: It has a pretty cover, this book I won. But anyways. I have to say, this book (the one I'm reviewing, not winning) is the best in the series so far! Now that everyone's past most of the romance stuff, the action and suspense are finally more prevalent, for which I am grateful. Give me a good explosion over a kiss any day. And without all that stuff I had to skip, I was able to more easily connect to the story. Every second I wasn't reading, I was thinking about the book, wondering what was going on, plotting how to get out of whatever I was doing that was keeping me from the book, contemplating malingering but eventually rejecting that idea. All in all, it was a great book!
Words to the Characters:
Violet: I'm happy that you're changing. You used to be this bratty selfish chick, but now you're getting better. That didn't sound mean did it?
Phoenix: I know I was just complaining about the romance in the earlier books, but I just want you to know that I like you better than that other guy.
Okay, maybe I'll see you tomorrow, but maybe not. The marathon is over after all...Bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
So, the book I'm reviewing today is actually in this library trip, so we're getting closer and closer to being all caught up! Oh, it's called Emblaze and it's the third book in the Violet Eden chapters by Jessica Shirvington, the person from whom I won a book in a contest and still haven't received. Nicely accented audible, though. But you can find that out for yourself by following this Amazon link.
Summaryish: Remember, if you haven't read the others in the series, we'll meet up in the next paragraph. In the third installment of Violet's life, she's still reeling from the duel in Jordan. Phoenix is in possession of the Grigori Scripture, and he'll do anything to get his hands on the one Violet has. OH MY GOSH PEOPLE THE BOOK CAME IN THE MAIL! IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! I'M A WINNER! It's kind of ironic because I'm reviewing a book by the author of the book I won, and in the last paragraph said I haven't received it yet. Ha. Anyways...So, she and Pheonix arrange a trade, things go wrong, blah blah blah, LILITH! Okay, that's about it.
Review:: It has a pretty cover, this book I won. But anyways. I have to say, this book (the one I'm reviewing, not winning) is the best in the series so far! Now that everyone's past most of the romance stuff, the action and suspense are finally more prevalent, for which I am grateful. Give me a good explosion over a kiss any day. And without all that stuff I had to skip, I was able to more easily connect to the story. Every second I wasn't reading, I was thinking about the book, wondering what was going on, plotting how to get out of whatever I was doing that was keeping me from the book, contemplating malingering but eventually rejecting that idea. All in all, it was a great book!
Words to the Characters:
Violet: I'm happy that you're changing. You used to be this bratty selfish chick, but now you're getting better. That didn't sound mean did it?
Phoenix: I know I was just complaining about the romance in the earlier books, but I just want you to know that I like you better than that other guy.
Okay, maybe I'll see you tomorrow, but maybe not. The marathon is over after all...Bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Make Your Own Title Eerily Similar to My Last One Here.
Hey world! I guess the marathon is continuing after all! Welcome to day...uhh...five. Six....Five. Fiveorsix. Welcome to day fiveorsix! Announcement: Zoraida Cordova is having a blog tour for her new book about which I am sosososo excited, and I've signed up to be a part of it! I might get the chance to review the ARC! Might being the keyword - I still don't know. But it's still very exciting. And, hey, I've recently won a contest (still haven't gotten my signed book in the mail even though in four days it will be a month) so maybe I'll win this. In other news, we ran out of sugar and in case you're wondering, sugar substitutes have this weird sour ending - like a Sour Patch Kid in reverse - and thus, lots of honey is needed in your tea, and even then it's not entirely awesome. Just saying.
So, we're getting closer and closer to the present every day now so it actually wasn't that long ago that I finished this book called Teardrop by Lauren Kate. It is the first book in the Teardrop series, although the second book isn't out yet, but I think it will soon. In addition, I'm under the impression that Mrs. Kate's other series is being made into a movie. I'm thinking about reading it, but I'm not sure because it's described as darkly romantic, but also dangerously exciting, so it's not clear. Ooo, I better hurry with this review, somethings about to happen! Amazon link, okay audible.
Summaryish: Eureka never ever cries. Ever. But now, with a boy who's been stalking her for her entire life finally makes an appearance, she comes closer to crying than she ever has before. Then it gets interesting. Her inheritance from her recently deceased mother only complicates things as mysteries are revealed and her whole life is shaken. I'm in a hurry now, so you're going to have to deal with that not-so-great summaryish.
Review: I didn't have great expectations for this book (hey, that's another book), that's why it was at the bottom of my pile! But I am so happy that I was completely wrong. This turned out to be a captivating and mystifying read of absolutely epic proportions. I just found out I have 15 minutes left until the thing happened. Huh. Life is hilarious that way. Back to the review. It had excitement balanced with just the right amount of almost irking suspense. Oh, and here's something you might find interesting - I was totally convinced for the last hundred pages that I knew exactly how it was going to end and then...it didn't happen. Entirely. It happened mostly, but the biggest part of my prediction was totally (thankfully, I would have been so mad!) wrong. Okay, next section.
Words to the Characters:
Eureka: Where in the world did you get a name like that? I'm not criticizing, I actually like it, but - wow I was typing so fast my fingers are tingling. (ADHD)
Ander: Okay, I understand completely, but it's still incredibly creepy.
Brooks: Yeah, didn't see THAT coming! (Not)
Okay, maybe I'll see you tomorrow for day sixorseven or maybe not. Either way, the next review will be embraceable. Bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
So, we're getting closer and closer to the present every day now so it actually wasn't that long ago that I finished this book called Teardrop by Lauren Kate. It is the first book in the Teardrop series, although the second book isn't out yet, but I think it will soon. In addition, I'm under the impression that Mrs. Kate's other series is being made into a movie. I'm thinking about reading it, but I'm not sure because it's described as darkly romantic, but also dangerously exciting, so it's not clear. Ooo, I better hurry with this review, somethings about to happen! Amazon link, okay audible.
Summaryish: Eureka never ever cries. Ever. But now, with a boy who's been stalking her for her entire life finally makes an appearance, she comes closer to crying than she ever has before. Then it gets interesting. Her inheritance from her recently deceased mother only complicates things as mysteries are revealed and her whole life is shaken. I'm in a hurry now, so you're going to have to deal with that not-so-great summaryish.
Review: I didn't have great expectations for this book (hey, that's another book), that's why it was at the bottom of my pile! But I am so happy that I was completely wrong. This turned out to be a captivating and mystifying read of absolutely epic proportions. I just found out I have 15 minutes left until the thing happened. Huh. Life is hilarious that way. Back to the review. It had excitement balanced with just the right amount of almost irking suspense. Oh, and here's something you might find interesting - I was totally convinced for the last hundred pages that I knew exactly how it was going to end and then...it didn't happen. Entirely. It happened mostly, but the biggest part of my prediction was totally (thankfully, I would have been so mad!) wrong. Okay, next section.
Words to the Characters:
Eureka: Where in the world did you get a name like that? I'm not criticizing, I actually like it, but - wow I was typing so fast my fingers are tingling. (ADHD)
Ander: Okay, I understand completely, but it's still incredibly creepy.
Brooks: Yeah, didn't see THAT coming! (Not)
Okay, maybe I'll see you tomorrow for day sixorseven or maybe not. Either way, the next review will be embraceable. Bye!
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Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
But You Won't Get To See The Tears I Cry...Behind the Angel Eyes.
Hey world! And, I'm here on a Sunday! Woo! At the end of this post, I will have met my goal for the blog marathon! And since I have...uhh...three(?) books to review, which may or may not include this one, the marathon can continue further! Oh, another announcement: Wayne Thomas Batson's new book Dreamtreaders is coming out on the sixth, and he's having an Amazon blitz, the more who buy, the more prizes are going to be given out! If you're thinking oo Wayne Thomas Batson, or, oo Dreamtreaders, or oo prizes, you can follow this link I'm so politely giving you to learn more!
So, about a week ago I finished this book called Angel Eyes by Shannon Dittemore. It is the first book in the Angel Eyes trilogy, and there's also a short free on Shan's website that you can read on your computer or your e-reader. Hmm...I'm not crazy about the audible, though, the lady reading it stretches her vowels a little too far. But you can decide that for yourself by clicking this Amazon link.
Summaryish: Brielle's dream of becoming a ballerina (I know, sounds like a cheesy romance-drama so far, but it gets better) is shattered when something terrible happens to her. Her life is further flipped upside down with the arrival of a new boy in town...who has a deeply hidden secret that involves her. And when a realm of angels and demons becomes visible to her, she knows her life will never be the same...but is the change for the better, or the worse? That wasn't a very good summary. But I tried.
Review: So, I was a little put off by the cheesy ballerina thing at first too, and the beginning felt a little mleh. But as I read more, I got deeper into the story. I felt the tense building of the story right down to my capillaries, and, continuing with my blood analogy, I'm surprised I didn't have some sort of aneurysm when everything finally exploded in this awesome firework display of wonder. And, yeah, that's pretty much my review. It was a great book full of excitement and suspense and the characters were actually people to me.
Words to the Characters:
Brielle: You cry a lot. Maybe you should keep a handkerchief in your sleeve or something. Just saying.
Jake: Okay, not the best way to tell that to a girl. In fact, that wasn't smart at all. Flashmobs are the best way to go. Remember that for later.
Okay, we have officially ended the blog marathon, but it might continue for a few days anyway!
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Anonymous Book Reviewer.
So, about a week ago I finished this book called Angel Eyes by Shannon Dittemore. It is the first book in the Angel Eyes trilogy, and there's also a short free on Shan's website that you can read on your computer or your e-reader. Hmm...I'm not crazy about the audible, though, the lady reading it stretches her vowels a little too far. But you can decide that for yourself by clicking this Amazon link.
Summaryish: Brielle's dream of becoming a ballerina (I know, sounds like a cheesy romance-drama so far, but it gets better) is shattered when something terrible happens to her. Her life is further flipped upside down with the arrival of a new boy in town...who has a deeply hidden secret that involves her. And when a realm of angels and demons becomes visible to her, she knows her life will never be the same...but is the change for the better, or the worse? That wasn't a very good summary. But I tried.
Review: So, I was a little put off by the cheesy ballerina thing at first too, and the beginning felt a little mleh. But as I read more, I got deeper into the story. I felt the tense building of the story right down to my capillaries, and, continuing with my blood analogy, I'm surprised I didn't have some sort of aneurysm when everything finally exploded in this awesome firework display of wonder. And, yeah, that's pretty much my review. It was a great book full of excitement and suspense and the characters were actually people to me.
Words to the Characters:
Brielle: You cry a lot. Maybe you should keep a handkerchief in your sleeve or something. Just saying.
Jake: Okay, not the best way to tell that to a girl. In fact, that wasn't smart at all. Flashmobs are the best way to go. Remember that for later.
Okay, we have officially ended the blog marathon, but it might continue for a few days anyway!
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Recently, It's Been 2048.
Hey world! I haven't forgotten you yet! Woopdeedoo! What day is this? Four maybe? Three? Well, my goal is to make it for about three more books, but we'll see. Hey, maybe in three days I'll have to extend it to five! I wonder how long this marathon is actually going to last. Maybe forever! You know, that reminds me. I haven't had a blog series in a while. Sad. Anyways, I've just remembered which book I'm reviewing, so I'm going to get started!
So, a week and two days ago (Oi!) I finished this book called Mind Games by Kiersten White. And, oh! Would you look at that! It's a series! Book two just came out in February, how fun! And there's also a short, too, nice! The audible is surprisingly good, nicely inflected and emotional. Ooo, the sun just came out! So bright and warm and pretty. A nice setting for an Amazon link. Aw, back behind a cloud again.
Summaryish: Fia and Annie have certain special abilities that brought them to the attention of a secret, sinister organization that wishes to exploit these talents for their own nefarious purposes. (I really love the word nefarious.) Fia, a girl with perfect instincts, is there only because they have her sister, a seer, locked up. But when Fia refuses to kill someone, she must put her skills to the test as she tries to hide her secrets and get out of the evil school once and for all.
Review: I felt like I wasn't going to like this book. It just looked a little...eh. But then I started actually reading, and found out just how wrong I was. This book took me less than 24 hours to complete, but every one of them was absolutely glorious! Not only was it exciting, but the way it was written was beautiful. Some things could have been reinforced a little bit to get a little more emotion out of me, but that small detail was overlook-able simply because the book was so awesome! Huzzah huzzah, two thumbs up, rock out, and goodbye.
Words to the Characters:
Fia: I'm crazy too, it's all good. Just remember to breathe, that's the most important thing.
Annie: I'd say something to you, but you're blind and it would take forever for your text-to-speech to translate.
Okay, see you hopefully tomorrow, but Sunday tripped me up last time...
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Anonymous Book Reviewer.
So, a week and two days ago (Oi!) I finished this book called Mind Games by Kiersten White. And, oh! Would you look at that! It's a series! Book two just came out in February, how fun! And there's also a short, too, nice! The audible is surprisingly good, nicely inflected and emotional. Ooo, the sun just came out! So bright and warm and pretty. A nice setting for an Amazon link. Aw, back behind a cloud again.
Summaryish: Fia and Annie have certain special abilities that brought them to the attention of a secret, sinister organization that wishes to exploit these talents for their own nefarious purposes. (I really love the word nefarious.) Fia, a girl with perfect instincts, is there only because they have her sister, a seer, locked up. But when Fia refuses to kill someone, she must put her skills to the test as she tries to hide her secrets and get out of the evil school once and for all.
Review: I felt like I wasn't going to like this book. It just looked a little...eh. But then I started actually reading, and found out just how wrong I was. This book took me less than 24 hours to complete, but every one of them was absolutely glorious! Not only was it exciting, but the way it was written was beautiful. Some things could have been reinforced a little bit to get a little more emotion out of me, but that small detail was overlook-able simply because the book was so awesome! Huzzah huzzah, two thumbs up, rock out, and goodbye.
Words to the Characters:
Fia: I'm crazy too, it's all good. Just remember to breathe, that's the most important thing.
Annie: I'd say something to you, but you're blind and it would take forever for your text-to-speech to translate.
Okay, see you hopefully tomorrow, but Sunday tripped me up last time...
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Friday, May 2, 2014
I Don't Know About You, But I Was Definitely On Fire.
Hey world! I woke up kind of early today and did everything I wanted to have done by lunch time done by, like, 9:40, and after wandering around looking for something to do, I remembered that I'm having a blog marathon! So here I am, carrying the moment you've all been waiting for in my pocket. But I'm going to make you wait for it. I'm just going to stretch out this paragraph as long as I can, while you sink deeper and deeper into suspenseful agony, perhaps never to come out of that deep pit for hours and hours before I release you from that captivity with the key only I hold...the power to press the enter key.
So, the wait is over, I finished Ignite Me by Taherah Mafi a little more than a week ago. It is the conclusion in the Shatter Me trilogy, and what an ending it is! More on that later. There are two novellas in this series published separately as ebooks, but also published together in paperback. (Boy, do I want that paperback! [I like gifts, by the way]). Bet you want the Amazon link, huh? You've probably been dying for it! Nice audible, although I always imagined her voice just a touch deeper.
Summaryish: You know the rules, don't you dare read this if you haven't read the other two in the series! After the total crushing of Omega Point, Juliette awakes to find herself in Warner's room. Worse - in his bed! But that's the least of her problems, her whole world has fallen apart, and she doesn't know if her friends are alive or dead. And she wants revenge on the person who did all this to her. She will stop at nothing before kills the person who killed her, and by doing so, she might discover sides of herself (and Warner - oo!) that she never knew existed.
Review: Whoa snap. You can tell this is a good book because the audible is, like, over 20 dollars. The whole world held its breath for this book, and now that it's over, the world isn't breathing for a completely different reason. I wish there were more, I wish it never had to end. But it did. It ended in exactly the way I wanted it to. There's something disappointing in that. But anyways, this book was so riveting and exciting that I barely had time to turn the pages. Whooooaooaoaoaoaaa.
Words to the Characters:
Juliette: While I miss the fainty, squealy, poetic girl you used to be, I can't help but be proud of the person you've become.
Warner: Did you know I'm on Team Warner? Usually, I totally ignore all the romantic stuff, but this time I just had to cast my vote.
Snap. What am I going to do this afternoon now? Oh well. Maybe I'll post twice, maybe I'll read right through. See you next time I see you for some psychotic craziness!
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Anonymous Book Reviewer.
So, the wait is over, I finished Ignite Me by Taherah Mafi a little more than a week ago. It is the conclusion in the Shatter Me trilogy, and what an ending it is! More on that later. There are two novellas in this series published separately as ebooks, but also published together in paperback. (Boy, do I want that paperback! [I like gifts, by the way]). Bet you want the Amazon link, huh? You've probably been dying for it! Nice audible, although I always imagined her voice just a touch deeper.
Summaryish: You know the rules, don't you dare read this if you haven't read the other two in the series! After the total crushing of Omega Point, Juliette awakes to find herself in Warner's room. Worse - in his bed! But that's the least of her problems, her whole world has fallen apart, and she doesn't know if her friends are alive or dead. And she wants revenge on the person who did all this to her. She will stop at nothing before kills the person who killed her, and by doing so, she might discover sides of herself (and Warner - oo!) that she never knew existed.
Review: Whoa snap. You can tell this is a good book because the audible is, like, over 20 dollars. The whole world held its breath for this book, and now that it's over, the world isn't breathing for a completely different reason. I wish there were more, I wish it never had to end. But it did. It ended in exactly the way I wanted it to. There's something disappointing in that. But anyways, this book was so riveting and exciting that I barely had time to turn the pages. Whooooaooaoaoaoaaa.
Words to the Characters:
Juliette: While I miss the fainty, squealy, poetic girl you used to be, I can't help but be proud of the person you've become.
Warner: Did you know I'm on Team Warner? Usually, I totally ignore all the romantic stuff, but this time I just had to cast my vote.
Snap. What am I going to do this afternoon now? Oh well. Maybe I'll post twice, maybe I'll read right through. See you next time I see you for some psychotic craziness!
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Anonymous Book Reviewer.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
This Has Nothing To Do With Vikings.
Hey world! Ha! I came back! You can't hold that over me now! I would have been back sooner, but I ran out of books, so I had to go to the library where I spent 35 minutes, and then I had to eat lunch, and then I had to organize the nine books I checked out, which I just finished doing and now I'm here! Hurray! And lookie there, not a single apology to be found in this whole paragraph.
So, a while ago I finished this book called BZRK by Michael Grant, and this book is actually the reason my last marathon wasn't so successful. Funny story about this book: I accidentally checked out the second book in the trilogy before ever even reading this one. I had to return that and two other books without reading them the same library visit (I was in a rush that week). You know what makes it even funnier? I just checked out book two again today! So, I'm reviewing the book the sequel for which I have now checked out twice. Ha. Anyways, I'm sure you want some Amazon action. Nice audible, by the way, nicely articulated. Kind of gravely, though. Ooo! The reader used an affected but fun accent!
Summaryish: It's finally happened. Nanobots are so advanced they are semi-safe for installing in humans. But they're still secret. So secret, there is only a handful of people who know about them. Well, two handfuls really. And these handfuls hate each other. Unknowingly, the human body has become a battle ground between the Armstrong Fancy Gifts Corporation, who are trying to take over the whole world with their nanobots to make it peaceful...by taking away free will and creative thought, and the less official team of BZRK, who appose them.
Review: (After a brief music break.) Wowzers! From the very first chapter, I was so deeply into the story that its grip won't release me even now, almost a week (or is it two?) later. Luckily, it's a trilogy! It was riveting and chilling and absolutely fabulous! It's easy to read in just one sitting, but you don't dare do that, because then it would be over. It's one of those books where in the final-fifty-stretch you slow down just to squeeze a little more time out of it. Brava, brava, let's all clap in unison to get our needed encore.
Words to the Characters:
Keats + Plath: Why did I see that coming from the very beginning? Oh yeah, because it's predictable!
Bug Man: Admit it....you need a little help.
Okay, see you tomorrow for a surprise!
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Anonymous Book Reviewer.
So, a while ago I finished this book called BZRK by Michael Grant, and this book is actually the reason my last marathon wasn't so successful. Funny story about this book: I accidentally checked out the second book in the trilogy before ever even reading this one. I had to return that and two other books without reading them the same library visit (I was in a rush that week). You know what makes it even funnier? I just checked out book two again today! So, I'm reviewing the book the sequel for which I have now checked out twice. Ha. Anyways, I'm sure you want some Amazon action. Nice audible, by the way, nicely articulated. Kind of gravely, though. Ooo! The reader used an affected but fun accent!
Summaryish: It's finally happened. Nanobots are so advanced they are semi-safe for installing in humans. But they're still secret. So secret, there is only a handful of people who know about them. Well, two handfuls really. And these handfuls hate each other. Unknowingly, the human body has become a battle ground between the Armstrong Fancy Gifts Corporation, who are trying to take over the whole world with their nanobots to make it peaceful...by taking away free will and creative thought, and the less official team of BZRK, who appose them.
Review: (After a brief music break.) Wowzers! From the very first chapter, I was so deeply into the story that its grip won't release me even now, almost a week (or is it two?) later. Luckily, it's a trilogy! It was riveting and chilling and absolutely fabulous! It's easy to read in just one sitting, but you don't dare do that, because then it would be over. It's one of those books where in the final-fifty-stretch you slow down just to squeeze a little more time out of it. Brava, brava, let's all clap in unison to get our needed encore.
Words to the Characters:
Keats + Plath: Why did I see that coming from the very beginning? Oh yeah, because it's predictable!
Bug Man: Admit it....you need a little help.
Okay, see you tomorrow for a surprise!
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Anonymous Book Reviewer.
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