tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62668572017081411612024-03-13T21:48:48.470-07:00BUSYBOOKBEEa working bee with a flair for readingbusybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-36962488754926514712015-12-12T16:17:00.001-08:002015-12-12T16:17:48.946-08:00Book Review # 30 [ Carry On by Rainbow Rowell]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="freeText16140645538173934015">Simon Snow is the worst chosen one who’s ever been chosen.<br /><br />That’s what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he’s probably right.<br /><br />Half
the time, Simon can’t even make his wand work, and the other half, he
sets something on fire. His mentor’s avoiding him, his girlfriend broke
up with him, and there’s a magic-eating monster running around wearing
Simon’s face. Baz would be having a field day with all this, if he were
here—it’s their last year at the Watford School of Magicks, and Simon’s
infuriating nemesis didn’t even bother to show up.<br /><br /><em>Carry On</em>
is a ghost story, a love story, a mystery and a melodrama. It has just
as much kissing and talking as you’d expect from a Rainbow Rowell
story—but far, far more monsters.</span></blockquote>
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I'm sorry guys but <b>no</b> I did not enjoy this book<u> <b>at all</b>,</u> the only reason I picked it up was because of the hype. <i>(Wrong move)</i> but I was not satisfied. I found myself just skimming through the pages. <br /><br />Simon and Baz? The entire relationship was totally flat. boring. and <span class="st">inconsequential. </span><br /><br />When I was reading the first half Simon was completely obsessed with him. It annoyed me honestly. I'm like "Dude get your shit together don't you have other things to worry about?" This book had 12+ chapters of Simon obsessing over where Baz was. I was close to pulling my hair out if he asked where he was again. I get they are supposed to be together or whatever but still..calm down the fuck down. The world is pretty lame as well.<br /><br />My point? This book did absolutely nothing for me the only reason I gave it a star was for Penelope, she was alright. I honestly didn't finish it. <i>(I'm definitely sending this book back and getting my refund)</i><br />
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You know, I normally don't read books that has a same sex relationship as a lead -- <span style="font-size: x-small;">(nothing personally against the LBGT+ community, the thing is.... I just don't care *shrugs*)--</span> but I decide to give this a try, and I've also read other books that have the same theme, but it's a no go.<br />
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I guess this genre like Erotica is <b>NOT</b> my cup of tea.<br />
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Oh well nothing lost there. Onto better things!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Rating: 1/5</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>*</b><span style="font-size: small;">p.s my opinions are my own. respect that.</span><b> </b></span></div>
busybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-66112998795670326412015-12-10T08:56:00.001-08:002015-12-10T08:56:12.710-08:00EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT OF [TRIALS OF APOLLO BY Rick Riordan]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We turned east on Eighty-second Street.<br />
By the
time we reached Second Avenue, the neighborhood started to look familiar
— rows of low-rise apartment buildings, run-down hardware shops,
convenience stores, and Indian restaurants. I knew that Percy Jackson
lived around here somewhere, but my trips across the sky in the sun
chariot had given me something of a Google Earth orientation. I wasn’t
used to traveling at street level.<br />
Also, in this mortal form, my
flawless memory had become . . . flawed. Mortal fears and needs clouded
my thoughts. I wanted to eat. I wanted to use the restroom. My body
hurt. My clothes stank. I felt as if my brain had been stuffed with wet
cotton. Honestly, how do you humans stand it?<br />
After a few more
blocks, a mixture of sleet and rain began to fall. Meg tried to catch
the precipitation on her tongue, which I thought a very ineffective way
to get a drink of dirty water. I shivered and concentrated on happy
thoughts: the Bahamas, the Nine Muses in perfect harmony, the many horrible punishments I would visit on Cade and Mikey when I became a god again.<br />
I
still wondered about their boss, and how he had known where I would
fall to earth. No mortal could’ve had that knowledge. In fact, the more I
thought about it, I didn’t see how even a god (other than myself) could
have foreseen the future so accurately. After all, I had been the god
of prophecy, master of the Oracle of Delphi, distributor of the highest quality sneak previews of destiny for millennia.<br />
Of
course, I had no shortage of enemies. One of the natural consequences
of being so awesome is that I attracted envy from all quarters. But I
could only think of one adversary who might be able to tell the future.
And if <em>he</em> came looking for me in my weakened state . . .<br />
I tamped down that thought. I had enough to worry about. No point scaring myself to death with what ifs.<br />
We began searching side streets, checking names on apartment mailboxes and intercom panels. The Upper East Side had a surprising number of Jacksons. I found that annoying.<br />
After
several failed attempts, we turned a corner and there — parked under a
crape myrtle — sat an older model blue Prius. Its hood bore the
unmistakable dents of pegasus hooves. (How was I sure? I know my hoof
marks. Also normal horses do not gallop over Toyotas. Pegasi often do.)<br />
“Aha,” I told Meg. “We’re getting close.”<br />
Half
a block down, I recognized the building: a five-story brick row house
with rusty air conditioner units sagging from the windows. <em>“Voilà!”</em> I cried.<br />
At
the front steps, Meg stopped as if she’d run into an invisible barrier.
She stared back toward Second Avenue, her dark eyes turbulent.<br />
“What’s wrong?” I asked.<br />
“Thought I saw them again.”<br />
“Them?” I followed her gaze but saw nothing unusual. “The thugs from the alley?”<br />
“No. Couple of . . .” She waggled her fingers. “Shiny blobs. Saw them back on Park Avenue.”<br />
My pulse increased from an andante tempo to a lively allegretto. “Shiny blobs? Why didn’t you say anything?”<br />
She
tapped the temples of her glasses. “I’ve seen a lot of weird stuff.
Told you that. Mostly, things don’t bother me, but . . .”<br />
“But if they are following us,” I said, “that would be bad.”<br />
I
scanned the street again. I saw nothing amiss, but I didn’t doubt Meg
had seen shiny blobs. Many spirits could appear that way. My own father,
Zeus, once took the form of a shiny blob to woo a mortal woman. (Why
the mortal woman found that attractive, I have no idea.)<br />
“We should get inside,” I said. “Percy Jackson will help us.”<br />
Still
Meg held back. She had shown no fear while pelting muggers with garbage
in a blind alley, but now she seemed to be having second thoughts about
ringing a doorbell. It occurred to me she might have met demigods
before. Perhaps those meetings had not gone well.<br />
“Meg,” I said,
“I realize some demigods are not good. I could tell you stories of all
the ones I’ve had to kill or transform into herbs — ”<br />
“Herbs?”</blockquote>
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“But Percy Jackson has always been reliable. You have nothing to fear. Besides, he likes me. I taught him everything he knows.”<br />
She frowned. “You did?”<br />
I found her innocence somewhat charming. So many obvious things she did not know. “Of course. Now let’s go up.”<br />
I rang the buzzer. A few moments later, the garbled voice of a woman answered, “Yes?”<br />
“Hello,” I said. “This is Apollo.”<br />
Static.<br />
“The <em>god</em> Apollo,” I said, thinking perhaps I should be more specific. “Is Percy home?”<br />
More
static, followed by two voices in muted conversation. The front door
buzzed. I pushed it open. Just before I stepped inside, I caught a flash
of movement in the corner of my eye. I peered down the sidewalk but
again saw nothing.<br />
Perhaps it had been a reflection. Or a whirl of sleet. Or perhaps it had been a shiny blob. My scalp tingled with apprehension.<br />
“What?” Meg asked.<br />
“Probably
nothing.” I forced a cheerful tone. I did not want Meg bolting off when
we were so close to reaching safety. We were bound together now. I
would have to follow her if she ordered me to, and I did not fancy
living in the alley with her forever. “Let’s go up. We can’t keep our
hosts waiting.”<br />
After all I had done for Percy Jackson, I expected
delight upon my arrival. A tearful welcome, a few burnt offerings, and a
small festival in my honor would not have been amiss.<br />
Instead, the young man swung open the apartment door and said, “Why?”<br />
As usual, I was struck by his resemblance to his father, Poseidon.
He had the same sea-green eyes, the same dark tousled hair, the same
handsome features that could shift from humor to anger so easily.
However, Percy Jackson did not favor his father’s chosen garb of beach
shorts and Hawaiian shirts. He was dressed in ragged jeans and a blue hoodie with the words ahs swim team stitched across the front.<br />
Meg inched back into the hallway, hiding behind me.<br />
I tried for a smile. “Percy Jackson, my blessings upon you! I am in need of assistance.”<br />
Percy’s eyes darted from me to Meg. “Who’s your friend?”<br />
“This is Meg McCaffrey,” I said, “a demigod who must be taken to Camp Half-Blood. She rescued me from street thugs.”<br />
“Rescued
. . .” Percy scanned my battered face. “You mean the ‘beat-up teenager’
look isn’t just a disguise? Dude, what happened to you?”<br />
“I may have mentioned the street thugs.”<br />
“But you’re a god.”<br />
“About that . . . I <em>was</em> a god.”<br />
Percy blinked. <em>“Was?”</em><br />
“Also,” I said, “I’m fairly certain we’re being followed by malicious spirits.”<br />
If I didn’t know how much Percy Jackson adored me, I would have sworn he was about to punch me in my already broken nose.<br />
He sighed. “Maybe you two should come inside.”<br />
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Okay, if you didn't realize it yet. Mr. Riordan is doing another series of the Percy Jackson stories! That's right people you heard right. We get more. So, not only do I have Magnus Chase stories to look forward too, I have Apollo's too!<br />
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Oh and by the way, I heard Apollo's series is going to be FIVE BOOKS LONG! Are you excited?! Because I am!<br />
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**courtesy of USATODAY**<br />
busybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-61402975716244785772015-12-03T08:11:00.001-08:002015-12-07T22:22:59.490-08:00It's been a very long time for me.<div style="text-align: center;">
My name is Megan and welcome to my blog.</div>
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In the past (more like 2-3 years ago) I had created this blog where I can express my thoughts on books that I’ve read and to interact with other book lovers.</div>
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Today, I have decided to restart that. I, currently, have ordered a bunch of books
on BookDepository not to long ago; and I can’t wait for it to come in. </div>
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I really hope to continue to share my thoughts on here with anyone who comes across my blog and decides to follow it.</div>
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As a review, the books I will be reviewing are from the following genres:</div>
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<li style="text-align: center;">Young Adult</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Paranormal</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Urban Fantasy</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Action Romance (rare) </li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Romance Suspense</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Chick-lit</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Anime/Manga (on occasion)</li>
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The books I have ordered and will be reviewing are as followed:</div>
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<li>SIX OF CROWS by <i>LEIGH BARDUGO</i></li>
<li>SHADOW BONE SERIES by <i>LEIGH BARDUGO</i></li>
<li>THE LUNAR CHRONICLES SERIES by <i>MARISSA MYER</i></li>
<li>THRONE OF GLASS SERIES by <i>SARAH J. MAAS</i> </li>
<li>LOTUS WAR SERIES by <i>JAY KRISTOFF</i></li>
<li>CARRY ON by <i>RAINBOW ROWELL (maybe...I don't read LGBT books. So, I can't guarantee I'll actually read/review this.)</i></li>
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I’m not sure when exactly but when that
first book comes in and I’m done reading, I’ll be putting up my new
reviews. It’s going to take time for me to reset my blog, but bare with
me please.</div>
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For now, please enjoy my past reviews.</div>
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And, thank you reading this/following me!! </div>
busybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-82754225564708025082012-11-25T10:22:00.001-08:002012-11-25T10:22:38.158-08:00Book Review #29 [ICED by Karen Marie Moning]<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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<span id="freeText15467289693576201316">The year is 1 AWC—After
the Wall Crash. The Fae are free and hunting us. It’s a war zone out
there, and no two days are alike. I’m Dani O’Malley, the chaos-filled
streets of Dublin are my home, and there’s no place I’d rather be. <br /><br />Dani
“Mega” O’Malley plays by her own set of rules—and in a world overrun by
Dark Fae, her biggest rule is: Do what it takes to survive. Possessing
rare talents and the all-powerful Sword of Light, Dani is more than
equipped for the task. In fact, she’s one of the rare humans who can
defend themselves against the Unseelie. But now, amid the pandemonium,
her greatest gifts have turned into serious liabilities.<br /><br />Dani’s
ex–best friend, MacKayla Lane, wants her dead, the terrifying Unseelie
princes have put a price on her head, and Inspector Jayne, the head of
the police force, is after her sword and will stop at nothing to get it.
What’s more, people are being mysteriously frozen to death all over the
city, encased on the spot in sub-zero, icy tableaux. <br /><br />When
Dublin’s most seductive nightclub gets blanketed in hoarfrost, Dani
finds herself at the mercy of Ryodan, the club’s ruthless, immortal
owner. He needs her quick wit and exceptional skill to figure out what’s
freezing Fae and humans dead in their tracks—and Ryodan will do
anything to ensure her compliance.<br /><br />Dodging bullets, fangs, and
fists, Dani must strike treacherous bargains and make desperate
alliances to save her beloved Dublin—before everything and everyone in
it gets iced.</span></blockquote>
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OH MY. OH...MY.<br />
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How do I words everyone? How do I words? I am all over this book. Set in the same world and timeline as the <i>Fever</i> series, this new triology brought by Ms. Karen Marie Moning is bringing us a new story surrounding two VERY familar characters from Mac and Barrons world (the main protagonists from the Fever series in case you didn't know..)<br />
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In <b>ICED</b> we follow smart mouth, energetic Dani O'Malley as she protects her messed up city of Dublin alongside mystery club owner Ryodan. Now, guys I'm just gonna start out by saying I like Dani and Ryodan wayyy more than Mac and Barrons.<br />
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I guess mostly because Dani grew up in this world so she knows her stuff, she knows how to protect and to fight for herself. And Ryodan (unlike Barrons) is much more -- easy to like. I'm not saying Ryodan is some saint because he is not. He's a robot like figure. Calculating and cold. Not to mention his business Club Chester isn't exactly for the weak-hearted. There's this quote that describes him well:
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"She think he's not an animal like Barrons. That's he more civilized. She's right, he is more polished. But, it only makes him more dangerous. With Barrons you <i>expect</i> to get fucked up royally. With Ryodan? You don't see it coming...Barrons breaks heads. Ryodan turns them inside out. Barrons fucks you up. Ryodan makes you fuck yourself up."
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But, he has his light moments that made me smile or chuckle mostly when he's with Dani and with Barron I didn't really have that. <br />
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Other than these two we also have the return of Christian. He's newly-transformed and slowly but surely becoming an Unseelie Prince. Christian has a bit of a creepy infatuation with Dani in here but not so much were you'd be gagging in your mouth ; more like giving him the eye. We're also introduced to Dani's best bud Dancer. Now, at first Dancer seems like the only normal person in the story. DING DING!! Normal? That's a red flag right there if you've read the Fever series. There's something about Dancer I know there is. I mean he even had the balls to stand up and call out Ryodan and Christian TO THEIR FACES. And, walked away without a scratch!<br />
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Suspicious much? Hopefully, we'll learn about Dancer in the coming books.<br />
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The surrounding issue everyone has with ICED is the relationship or could be relationship between Ryodan and Dani. Guys, GUYS! Listen up. I'm all for Dani and Ryodan if Moning solves the age thing. I'm also for Dani not ending up with anything. But, let's be real there was no indication of Ryodan having feelings for Dani in this book. On occasion and straight-out he's mentioned that she will become one hell of a woman in her years (with which I agree). But, it was nothing more than that. I mean Dani and Ryodan was more like....well Batman and Robin. I think we gotta awhile before it goes any further. That's all I gotta say.<br />
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Either way, go check out this new series because you'll be in for a wild ride!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Rating: 5/5</span></b></div>
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busybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-590367517294941812012-10-19T09:56:00.001-07:002012-10-19T09:56:05.650-07:00You need a little ICE for that FEVER?<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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<b>ICED</b> by Karen Marie Moning<br />
<i><u>Released Date</u></i>: October 30, 2012<br />
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<span id="freeText7387708749403853760">The year is 1 AWC—After
the Wall Crash. The Fae are free and hunting us. It’s a war zone out
there, and no two days are alike. I’m Dani O’Malley, the chaos-filled
streets of Dublin are my home, and there’s no place I’d rather be. <br /><br />Dani
“Mega” O’Malley plays by her own set of rules—and in a world overrun by
Dark Fae, her biggest rule is: Do what it takes to survive. Possessing
rare talents and the all-powerful Sword of Light, Dani is more than
equipped for the task. In fact, she’s one of the rare humans who can
defend themselves against the Unseelie. But now, amid the pandemonium,
her greatest gifts have turned into serious liabilities.<br /><br />Dani’s
ex–best friend, MacKayla Lane, wants her dead, the terrifying Unseelie
princes have put a price on her head, and Inspector Jayne, the head of
the police force, is after her sword and will stop at nothing to get it.
What’s more, people are being mysteriously frozen to death all over the
city, encased on the spot in sub-zero, icy tableaux. <br /><br />When
Dublin’s most seductive nightclub gets blanketed in hoarfrost, Dani
finds herself at the mercy of Ryodan, the club’s ruthless, immortal
owner. He needs her quick wit and exceptional skill to figure out what’s
freezing Fae and humans dead in their tracks—and Ryodan will do
anything to ensure her compliance.<br /><br />Dodging bullets, fangs, and
fists, Dani must strike treacherous bargains and make desperate
alliances to save her beloved Dublin—before everything and everyone in
it gets iced.</span></blockquote>
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I SCREAM. I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THIS TO FINALLY BE RELEASED THIS MONTH!<br />
I read all of the <i>Fever</i> books with Mac and Barron, and I am ready for Dani's story.<br />
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I'll be honest I know how everyone (and I too am a bit of a victim) went head over heels for Barron and his well...Barron-like ways.<br />
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But, I am so glad Moning is not continuing with him and Mac, I mean their alright but I think I may like Dani and Ryodan even more. Now, speaking of those two....have you guys seen the teasers between them? WHATTTT!<br />
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I know Dani is like 14 in the beginning so hopefully no funny business will be happening up in there but still I'm hoping she doesn't stay that way. Anyway, I'm excited for it all!<br />
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Here's a teaser. ENJOY!<br />
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<span>“You’re not responsible for the world just because you’re more capable.”<br />
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“Course I am. That’s what more capable folks do.”<br />
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“You could ask me to teach you.”<br />
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“Huh?”
This night is getting weird in a hurry. “Teach me like you’re teaching a
class or something? What are you going to call it: You-too-can-be-a
sociopath-101?”<br />
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“It would be more like a graduate level class.”<br />
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I start to snicker. His sense of humor sneaks up on you. Then I remember who’s talking and bite it off.<br />
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“You want to be faster, stronger, smarter. Ask me to teach you.”<br />
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“I ain’t asking you for nothing. And you might be faster and stronger. For now. No way you’re smarter.”<br />
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“Your choice. But turn around because you’re not leaving. It’s night, and you know what that means.”<br />
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“Like, it’s dark?”<br />
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“You’re with me until dawn.”<br />
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“Why dawn? You a vamp or a zombie or something that can’t stand the light?”<br />
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He freeze-frames away, moves in on the scene. “I like sex for breakfast, kid. I eat early and often.”</span></blockquote>
busybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-9288785369481053752012-09-20T09:10:00.000-07:002012-09-20T09:10:10.567-07:00Book Review #28 [Heist Society by Ally Carter]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span>And, I'm back. Hello, hello yes.</span><br />
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<span>I'm starting the new season reviews with a book from a favorite author of mine - <em>Heist Society</em> by Ally Carter.</span><br />
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<span>Now, Carter's other series is more of the spy/assassin persuasion. This one? Well, here we dive into the world of professional thieves and con-artists!</span><br />
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<span>We follow Katarina Bishop and her skillful family. Along with her best bud W.W Hale, her cousin Gabrielle, the twins Angus and Hamish, and the our resident tech Simon. Kat and the gang set out to con not just anybody but a legendary thief among their world. I really loved this story it was almost like Ocean Eleven except with teenagers.</span><br />
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<span>Everyone has an air of mystery around them in this book. Kat's not your typical girl besides being a thief she's also very calm and level-minded; the brains and leader of the operation. Quite a contrast, to her cousin who's all smiles and seduction and her best friend who tends to ooze charm and money. </span><br />
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<span>We also meet some heavy hitters within the Bishop family; Kat's father and Uncle Eddie. Now, Kat's dad I totally love he seems pretty cool. I was a bit miffed we didn't get to see much of him but from everything that happened I can understand. Now, Uncle Eddie? Nope. Nuh uh. This is someone you DO NOT mess with. You know that one family member that's pretty quiet and to the side? Everyone has a measure of respect for him/her, you look in their eyes and you KNOW they've been through some shit? And, that when THEY give you advice, you best take it? Yeah, that's Uncle Eddie in a nutshell.</span><br />
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<span>There's more to the series I can't wait for the third book to come out. I already read the second - <em>Uncommon Criminals</em>. I'll review it.....someday. (lol)</span><br />
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her whole life thinking something special was going to happen. She
didn’t know what it was, she just knew it would one day be hers. But she
learned the hard way that special wasn’t on offer.<br /><br />So, after
divorcing her cheating husband, Lauren searched for nothing special and
she thought she found it when she landed a job as a waitress in a biker
bar in Carnal. It was perfect: a nothing job in a nowhere bar in
Nowheresville.<br /><br />Then Tatum Jackson walked in. Part-owner of the
bar, he took one look at high-class Lauren and wanted nothing to do with
her. And he made this known, loudly.<br /><br />Tate’s angry insults seared
in her brain, Lauren decides the feeling is mutual and she doesn’t want
anything to do with the gloriously handsome Tate Jackson. The clash of
the bartender and barmaid begins but, even though Tate makes his change
of mind clear (in biker-speak, a language Lauren is not fluent in),
Lauren is intent on going her own way.<br /><br />Until a serial killer hits
Carnal and Lauren finds out Tate isn’t a bartender, he’s a bounty
hunter. He stakes his claim for Lauren before he goes on the hunt for a
killer but Laurie doesn’t speak biker nor does she understand bounty
hunters and Tate comes back from the hunt to find his old lady has moved
on.<br /><br />Life throws curveball after curveball at Laurie and Tate. As
secrets are revealed, women are brutally murdered, and Lauren tries to
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guys are unapologetic bad-asses. Not one- NOT ONE- is perfect, or even
exhibits "perfection-like" attributes. A quote from one of Kristen's
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<em>"....They are who they are, they do what they do, there’s a reason why
they do it and they understand it isn’t socially acceptable and they
don’t give a crap. This is not to say I agree with their takes on the
world."</em><br />
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<em></em>Now about the books, Kristen is a self-published author, she's not apart
of a company or whatever. So, the editing or the writing is not
perfect. If that's a peeve for you, then she may not be for you. But, if
you can get past that, enjoy her AMAZING books then YAY! And, also there is good amount of foul language in the <i>Colorado Man</i> books and the <i>Dream Man</i> series. So, if THAT is a peeve for you, you might not want to read those books. (lol)<br />
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Say what? I'm doing another Kristen Ashley book? Damn right I am. I'm on a K.A trip (!) right now. She's officially on my favorite authors list. I mean, honestly guys she's THE COOLEST. <br />
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Anyway, this is the first review of another K.A series - <i>Colorado Man</i>. In this book, we follow Lauren Grahame and Tatum Jackson. You can pretty much get the jist of the story from the summary above so I'll get straight to the core.<br />
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Lauren, our female lead, is a woman looking for a place for where she belongs. She's trying to figure out what it is she wants and where she wants to go. After leaving her no good husband, Lauren finds herself in Carnal, Colorado eventually getting a job as a waitress in the local biker bar. Lauren in the beginning is lost which is understood considering the situation she just came out of. By the end of the book, Lauren finds her inner "biker babe" and becomes a strong woman who know what she wants....<br />
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And, she finds that with the help of our alpha male/local bounty hunter - Tatum Jackson. Ugh TATUM JACKSON. I...*BREATHES* I will tell you right here in the beginning of this book and part of the middle Tate is AN ASS. He is, he really is. Tate has a foul mouth, a short fuse, protective, aggressive, straight-talker, hardworking, loyal, and devoted. Negative to the positive. When your reading this at first you don't like Tate, esp when it comes to the VERY FIRST thing that came out of his mouth about Lauren was a totally jackass-like comment. But, give it time because I can guarantee if you continue reading you will LOVE Tate by the end. Most of you will probably will WANT a Tatum Jackson of your own.<br />
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Besides the romance which by the way is hottttt. *whew* We also have a very serious problem down in Carnal. Someone is kidnapping and murdering young women. And, it's up to Tate and the DPD to figure out who. What we don't realize along with everyone else, is that this case hits closer to home than anyone realizes.<br />
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The side characters of Sweet Dreams are well....full of character. Not
so much humorous as Tex or Shirleen from the Rock Chick series. But,
still enjoyable. My favorite is Jonas. Tate's 10 yrs. old son. HE IS SO
ADORABLE. Literally, a mini-Tate. And, I love when he first met Lauren
and automatically called her MILF. (lmao)<br />
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(side note: We see two familiar faces show up in this book, Hank Nightingale and Eddie Chavez from the Rock Chick series!! *squealsss*) <br />
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Sweet Dreams is my favorite out of the Colorado Man series, always worth a re-read.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Jonas looked at Dad. "I gotta keep my options open, make sure I get a good one." I looked at the celing. "Lord, deliver me," I implored and looked back at Jonas when he poked me in the ribs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">"Laurie, I'm <i>ten</i>." He used my words against me then grinned cheekily again. "Like I said, gotta keep my options open."</span></div>
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<span id="freeText12257094930120230066">In a city full of vampires, trouble never sleeps.<br /><br />At
the tender age of 27, Merit became a sword-wielding vampire. Since
then, she’s become the protector of her House, watched Chicago nearly
burn to the ground, and seen her Master fall and rise. Now she’ll see
her mettle—and her metal —tested like never before.<br /><br />It started
with two . . . Two rogues vanishing without a trace. Someone is
targeting Chicago’s vampires, and anyone could be next. With their house
in peril, Merit and her Master, the centuries old Ethan Sullivan, must
race to stop the disappearances. But as they untangle a web of secret
alliances and ancient evils, they realize their foe is more familiar,
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I read all Chicagoland Vampire books so far - except! <i>Biting Cold</i> which is the book before this one. So, I needzzz to get cracking before this comes out. I'm dying to know what happens after the ending of <i>Drink Deep</i>. busybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-50958793497891793412012-07-10T15:48:00.004-07:002012-07-10T15:49:03.273-07:00Cover Reveal - Code (Virals #3) by Kathy Reichs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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settle against the drug dealers of Denver. Vance has made it his
mission that Jules won’t get dead while dishing out vigilante justice.
Jules doesn’t have time for romance, she’s too busy saving the world and
she enlists Zip (the gunstore owner), Heavy (an ex-PI) and Frank (a
mysterious recluse) to help.<br /><br />The Rock Chicks of Fortnum’s
Bookstore get involved to provide romantic advice and guidance, none of
which Jules accepts at first. The Hot Bunch of Nightingale
Investigations adopt Jules as one of their own. Even though Jules tries
to hang on to her inner Head Crackin’ Mamma Jamma, the Rock Chicks; Hot
Bunch; Jules’s long-suffering Uncle Nick; Jules’s friend the rotund,
African-American, Jackie-O wannabe, May; and especially Vance will stop
at nothing to wear her down.<br /><br />But Jules makes some bad guys pretty
angry and one is dedicated to taking her out. Vance and the Hot Bunch
have to pull out all the stops to keep her alive. At the same time,
Jules and Vance learn the true meaning of home but once they find this
precious entity they’ve been searching for all their lives, will Jules’s
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And, were back with another Rock Chick adventure in <i>Rock Chick Renegade</i>. In this story, we follow Jules Lawson aka "The Law" and her quest to clean up the streets of Denver. As a social worker, Jules is very much attached to the kids she takes care of. So, when one of them ends up dead because of taking drugs; she starts a personal vendetta against the dealers. Now, I say this with love but Jules is - well to me - the <b>only </b>Rock Chick that is capable of defending herself. For obvious, reasons of course. She knows how to handle a gun and she can kick some serious ass. I, direct your attention to the club scene when she was with the other girls and one of Vance's old hook-ups show up. HOT DAMN JULES WAS ON FIREEE~~. She laid down the Law. hehe<br />
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Now, one night during her patrol she comes across resident <i>Hot Bunch Guy</i>- Vance Crowe. *SWOONS* Do you hear the angels singing? Because I do every time this hot piece of I DON'T EVEN KNOW walks on to the scene. All Native American with his long black hair, brown eyes, not to mention his mischievous shit-eating grin.....whoooo someone hold me. Vance is third in command at Nightingale Investigations right after Luke
Stark (who you will meet later on :D). He's the best tracker there is, but
has a criminal record as well. Arrested for grand theft auto, he changes
when he meets Lee. Like every other alpha male in existence and similar to his fellow <i>Hot Bunch </i>brothers, Vance is very protective of the people he cares for and Jules is no exception. So, when she gets in trouble he's on the case!<br />
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Despite the sighs, rolling of the eyes, and the "REALLY?!" moments I had while reading this, I enjoyed this. Laughter was expected because I knew the same old antics and secondary characters would make an apperance again. There was some rocky road between the two when another Hot Bunch boy comes for some time, but it all worked out in the end.<br />
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But, there was a scene where I was shocked. Something happens to Jules towards the end, and it gives me feelings. Like, I don't know whether I should beat the crap out of her or hug her and never let go. I mean damn. <br />
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<span id="freeText10285760220010005585">The Elector Primo of
the Republic has died, with his son assuming power over what’s left of
the USA’s West Coast as it teeters on full-blown chaos. June and Day
join up with Patriot rebels so they can rescue Day’s brother and head
east for the Colonies. In order to help, though, the rebels want June
and Day to kill the new Elector, who may pose an even greater threat
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boyfriend, Jack, made the ultimate sacrifice. All Nikki wants is to save
Jack before it's too late. All Cole wants is to find his queen - and he
thinks Nikki is the one. Both determined, both desperate, Nikki and
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Is this not gorgeous? AH, yeah it is! I absolutely LOVED the <b><i>Everneath</i></b> cover especially the dress. I'm glad they kept the same concept with the smoke and tendrils. Can't wait for the release!busybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-78618929760803546702012-06-06T18:54:00.001-07:002012-06-06T18:54:30.157-07:00Waiting on Wednesday: Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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<i>Etiquette and Espionage</i> by Gail Carriger<br />
<b>Published Release:</b> February 13, 2013<br />
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<span id="freeText2544645222023381982">It's one thing to learn
to curtsy properly. It's quite another to learn to curtsy and throw a
knife at the same time. Welcome to finishing school.<br /><br />Fourteen-year-old
Sophronia is the bane of her mother's existence. Sophronia is more
interested in dismantling clocks and climbing trees than proper
etiquette at tea--and god forbid anyone see her atrocious curtsy. Mrs.
Temminnick is desperate for her daughter to become a proper lady. She
enrolls Sophronia in Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for
Young Ladies of Quality.<br /><br />But little do Sophronia or her mother
know that this is a school where ingenious young girls learn to finish,
all right--but it's a different kind of finishing. Mademoiselle
Geraldine's certainly trains young ladies in the finer arts of dance,
dress, and etiquette, but also in the other kinds of finishing: the fine
arts of death, diversion, deceit, espionage, and the modern weaponries.
Sophronia and her friends are going to have a rousing first year at
school.</span><br />
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LOVE THE TITLE, LOVE THE PICTURE!<br />
Ugh, but I hate that I have to wait until next year. But, I'll do it anyway. This is Gail's first ever YA series, and it's based 25 years into the past before her hit UNF series <span id="freeText2544645222023381982">Parasol Protectorate.</span>busybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-62403359154597290592012-06-04T13:50:00.001-07:002012-06-04T13:50:15.731-07:00Spark by Brigid Kemmerer on Netgalley!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="freeText17511163260714513143"><strong>Gabriel Merrick plays with fire. Literally.</strong><br /><br />Sometimes he can even control it. And sometimes he can’t. Like the fire that killed his parents.<br /><br />Gabriel
has always had his brothers to rely on, especially his twin, Nick. But
when an arsonist starts wreaking havoc on their town, all the signs
point to Gabriel. Only he’s not doing it.<br /><br />More than Gabriel’s
pride is at stake -- this could cost him his family, maybe his life. And
no one seems to hear him. Except a shy sophomore named Layne, a
brainiac who dresses in turtlenecks and jeans and keeps him totally off
balance. Layne understands family problems, and she understands secrets.
She has a few of her own.<br /><br />Gabriel can’t let her guess about his
brothers, about his abilities, about the danger that’s right at his
heels. But there are some risks he can’t help taking.<br /><br /><strong>The fuse is lit…</strong></span><br />
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<span id="freeText17511163260714513143"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">I just went on Netgalley and saw that Brigid Kemmerer's next book in the Elemental Series - <i>Spark!</i> is up for request. So go go go~ </span></strong></span>busybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-71092753029104005472012-05-30T17:57:00.000-07:002012-05-30T17:57:10.824-07:00Book Review #25 [Rock Chick Reckoning by Kristen Ashley]<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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singer and lead guitarist of the Blue Moon Gypsies and Stella used to be
Mace’s girl. Mace broke up with her though and the loss of him rocked
her world. But Stella gets a call, late at night (again) from one of the
members of her crazy band. She has to go play clean up (again) and runs
into Mace (and a shed load of police) and ends up getting shot.<br /><br />Mace
finds he doesn’t like it much that his ex-girlfriend got shot, right in
front of him but it’s worse. A very bad man has thrown down the
gauntlet and ALL the Rock Chicks are in the firing line. Stella doesn’t
want Mace to be the one to keep her alive but she has no choice… mainly
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So, I decided to start putting up reviews for other books I read that are far very far from YA world more often. And, I'm starting with this - <i>Rock Chick Reckoning</i> by Kristen Ashley. Let me start by saying this is the <b>SIXTH</b> book in the series not the first. Weird, I know. But, I decided to take my time to read this series and not in order. It's told from multiple POVS, but don't worry you never get confused. At least, I didn't.<br />
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[The low down? The <i>Rock Chick </i>series consists of sassy, fiery, STUBBORN women (<i>Rock Chicks</i>) and their uber <b>SEXY </b>,annoying, bossy alpha males (<i>Hot Bunch</i>) who get themselves involved in whirlwind adventures with guns, kidnappings, etc..]<br />
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Reckoning is Stella and Mace's story. Stella is the leader of a rock band in their hometown. While Mace is one of the private investigators in <span id="freeText10998742979888305199">Nightingale Investigations. Stella is fiery, she's stubborn (-________-) and I gotta say somewhat wishy-washy. There were moments (and I mean MOMENTS!) were I was like "REALLY, STELLA PLEASE PROCEED TO GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOU ASS AND OPEN YOUR EYES!"...and then there were moments where I was like "Oh, okay okay. You alright." Because of her, I didn't enjoy this story and I had hoped but there was a light...</span><br />
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<span id="freeText10998742979888305199">You get me? (sidebar: If you read, Kristen Ashley books before, you know where that phrase comes from. XD).</span><br />
<span id="freeText10998742979888305199">Mace, on the other hand, talk about sexyyyyyy *faints* Whew~ I loved Mace but he wasn't without his faults of course. Mace showed signs of seriously losing his temper a lot, but the reasons are explained. And, I gotta say what he had to go through. Damn. I'm surprised dude can continue living sanely. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText10998742979888305199">Let's talking about Stella and Mace's relationship. Both are broken, both are frustrating, both are stubborn, both needs a good slap but they fit well like a puzzle and healed one another. I'll be honest not a huge fan of this couple especially Stella she was too stupid sometimes that I just wanted...SFDNVJDVLSDHNGIOHEGN! </span><br />
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<span id="freeText10998742979888305199">*breathes* But, still I won't make rash judgement and choose them as my fav couple because there's at least 5 more to go.</span><span id="freeText10998742979888305199"> Besides, these two we get a whole barn full of wacked out characters. My favorites so far are: Tex, Luke, Lee, Jet, Vance. And, I'm serious when I say this cast IS FREAKING CRAZY! AND I LOVE IT! Man, if I ever had a chance to hang out with them...esp the boys. *wink wink*</span><br />
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<span id="freeText10998742979888305199">I know this series is filled with TSTL main ladies. (too stupid too live) getting into situations where you find yourself sighing SO MUCH. But, I'll hold back the impatience & ride this wave 'till the end. Until, the next Rock Chick book...</span><br />
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"Tex! Stop saying 'fuck' so loud!" screamed Indy<br /><br /> "Fuck" screamed Tex. "Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck!" </div>
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LMAO I love Tex. best ever! </div>busybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-27275437245170668802012-05-30T17:21:00.000-07:002012-05-30T17:21:28.217-07:00Waiting on Wednesday: The Friday Society by Adrienne Kress<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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<i>The Friday Society</i> by Adrienne Kress<br />
<b>Publication Release: </b>December 6, 2012<br />
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<span id="freeText75863144554864703"><em>Be your own hero . . .</em><br /><br />An action-packed tale of gowns, guys, guns—and the heroines who use them all.<br /><br />Set in Edwardian London, <em>The Friday Society</em>
follows the stories of three very intelligent and talented young women,
all of whom are assistants to powerful men: Cora, lab assistant;
Michiko, Japanese fight assistant; and Nellie, magician’s assistant. The
three young women’s lives become inexorably intertwined after a chance
meeting at a ball that ends with the discovery of a murdered mystery
man.<br /><br />It’s up to these three, in their own charming but bold way,
to solve the murder—and the crimes they believe may be connected to
it—without calling <em>too</em> much attention to themselves.</span></blockquote>
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Tell me, that doesn't interesting? I can't wait for this to come out; trying not to have too much of a high expectation for this...but sometimes it's hard you know? XDbusybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-32452610833089457392012-05-25T18:02:00.000-07:002012-06-05T18:16:34.607-07:00Book Review #24 [Insurgent by Veronica Roth]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="freeText8339372095137008621">One choice can transform
you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as
unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue
trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting
questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and
love.<br /><br />Tris's initiation day should have been marked by
celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended
with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions
and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen,
secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable—and
even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by
haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting
relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does
not know what she may lose by doing so.<br /><br />New York Times
bestselling author Veronica Roth's much-anticipated second book of the
dystopian Divergent series is another intoxicating thrill ride of a
story, rich with hallmark twists, heartbreaks, romance, and powerful
insights about human nature.</span><br />
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<span id="freeText8339372095137008621"> </span><span id="freeText8339372095137008621">*spoilers from Divergent included; strong felt curse words too* : )</span><span id="freeText8339372095137008621"></span><span id="freeText8339372095137008621"></span><br />
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<span id="freeText8339372095137008621">you guys</span><span id="freeText8339372095137008621">. YOU GUYS. THIS BOOK. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText8339372095137008621">Talk about an emotional ride. We return back with Tris and Four after the disastrous turn-out between Erudite and Dauntless members. After both of Tris' parents died and the death of Will, Tris is dealing with the overwhelming guilt that is gnawing at her. She's facing the cruel fact of how her world is turning out right before her eyes. She's loss. But even so, Tris continues to fight and fight; she continues to search for answers and never give up. Brave and strong but selfless and thoughtful. <i>Dauntless and Abnegation</i>. And, I have to say I absolutely LOVED HER because of that. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText8339372095137008621">Four - in this book -
is dealing with being reunited with his estrange father, and we all (those
who read Divergent) know how difficult that must be for him. Oh man, we see so many sides to Four, it's amazing. I mean there was this one part with his dad in the cafeteria in front of everyone. HOLY SHIT GUYS I TEARED UP.</span><span id="freeText8339372095137008621"> It was so...sad. ;~~~; and NOT in a good way. </span><span id="freeText8339372095137008621">Both Tris and Four kept holding back from one another. Ugh, I just wanted to scream at them to just talk! They had a good amount of arguments in here, that yet again I wanted to scream. Frustrating in a way that I <b>don't </b>want to throw a few punches. It's a good feeling...</span><br />
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<span id="freeText8339372095137008621">The relationship between the two is amazing. It felt so real, just the way they were with each other. They have this quiet magnetism to them. It's not about the physical, well not only. But, more on the emotional level. I have to admit in Divergent, it just felt like they were using each other as a crutch and nothing more. But, it definitely develops into something more in Insurgent. Not only that, but they have both grown (esp Tris) so much that they have officially taken a spot on my hero/heroine fav list. XD</span><br />
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<span id="freeText8339372095137008621">Now, let's talk about the secondary characters. But, my favorite irriating one! PETER! Peter surprised me here, with the "certain" thing he did. I was like WHOA. I totally did not see that coming. Roth does such a good job with keeping you on your toes about these characters. I mean damn it, you don't even know who to trust and YES that includes Tris and Four! </span><br />
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<span id="freeText8339372095137008621">{Caleb. MOTHERF***ING CALEB. I-I CAN'T. I really can't....}</span><br />
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<span id="freeText8339372095137008621">-_______________- Anyway...</span><br />
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<span id="freeText8339372095137008621">At the very end, I gasped. Quite a shocker, I have to say. I can't wait to see how this information is used.<br />
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<span id="freeText8339372095137008621">Insurgent is action-packed, emotional, and the suspense will kill you! If you can, take the time to give this series a chance, it's a joy to read.</span><br />
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<span id="freeText8339372095137008621"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">"In their enthusiasm for conflict resolution, the Amity have apparently forgotten that meddling creates more conflict," says Tobias (Four). "If we stay here much longer, I am going to punch someone, and it's not going to be pretty."</span></span></span></div>
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<i>Shadow and Bone</i> by Leigh Bardugo<br />
<b>Published Release:</b> June 5. 2012<br />
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<span id="freeText13322274753953568460">Surrounded by enemies,
the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a
swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on
human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely
refugee. <br />Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her
regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally
injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life—a power that
could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from
everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be
trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the
mysterious Darkling. <br />Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it
seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her
untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha…and
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DO YOU SEE THIS COVER?! Absolutely beautiful! omg. Besides, that I'm really excited for this book, it comes out on the 5th of June. So close! I'm defintely getting this. XD<br />
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p.s I'll start posting more now. Since....TODAY'S MY LAST CLASS!! WHOO~~ Summer vacation has officially started baby. hehehebusybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-72526767435040252112012-05-18T11:58:00.001-07:002012-05-18T11:59:03.050-07:00[Please Read] Taking a Small Break from Blogging..I haven't been posting much or rather reading much. Mostly because school is closing to an end and I have two papers to finish plus finals.<br />
I'll be absent for awhile but I'll definitely be back. When finals are over summer vacation starts and I'll be posting more often. And, hopefully I'll get a job. *crosses fingers* I'll still be coming on here and Goodreads reading and commenting on posts, just not making much of my own.<br />
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So, anyway I'll see you guys soon! Happy reading : )busybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-76704521961515719882012-05-17T09:27:00.000-07:002012-05-17T09:27:46.239-07:00Waiting on Wednesday: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Gaas<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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<i>Throne of Glass</i> by Sarah J. Maas<br />
<b>Published Release:</b> August 7, 2012<br />
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<span id="freeText9441406885857917551">After serving out a year
of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old
assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince
Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his
champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin. Her opponents
are men—thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each
sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents
in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for three years
and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions
with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating.
But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more
interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it's
the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best. Then one of
the other contestants turns up dead... quickly followed by another. Can
Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As
the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a
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I read the first two chapters of this, it totally got me hooked. I can't wait to read the entire thing, hopefully I can get it.busybookbeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356887531039937891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266857201708141161.post-30991383257298211282012-05-10T10:17:00.003-07:002012-05-10T10:17:54.906-07:00Waiting on Wednesday: Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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<i>Something Strange and Deadly</i> by Susan Dennard<br />
<b>Publication Date:</b> July 24, 2012<br />
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<span id="freeText17693371473029495043">The years is 1876, and there’s something strange and deadly loose in Philadelphia…<br /><br />Eleanor
Fitt has a lot to worry about. Her brother has gone missing, her family
has fallen on hard times, and her mother is determined to marry her off
to any rich young man who walks by. But this is nothing compared to
what she’s just read in the newspaper—<br /><br />The Dead are rising in Philadelphia.<br /><br />And then, in a frightening attack, a zombie delivers a letter to Eleanor…from her brother.<br /><br />Whoever
is controlling the Dead army has taken her brother as well. If Eleanor
is going to find him, she’ll have to venture into the lab of the
notorious Spirit-Hunters, who protect the city from supernatural forces.
But as Eleanor spends more time with the Spirit-Hunters, including
their maddeningly stubborn yet handsome inventor, Daniel, the situation
becomes dire. And now, not only is her reputation on the line, but her
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You know there's just something about Steampunk books that are just awesome, you know? I'm looking forward to this one. <br />
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<span id="freeText1437499662926820883">In a discontent kingdom,
civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman
of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the
king's long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince. Four orphans
are recruited to compete for the role, including a defiant boy named
Sage. Sage knows that Conner's motives are more than questionable, yet
his life balances on a sword's point -- he must be chosen to play the
prince or he will certainly be killed. But Sage's rivals have their own
agendas as well.<br /><br />As Sage moves from a rundown orphanage to
Conner's sumptuous palace, layer upon layer of treachery and deceit
unfold, until finally, a truth is revealed that, in the end, may very
well prove more dangerous than all of the lies taken together.<br /><br />An
extraordinary adventure filled with danger and action, lies and deadly
truths that will have readers clinging to the edge of their seats.</span></blockquote>
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The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen is a wonderful start to a trilogy.<br />
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Most of the books I read typical is from a female POV; at times I read books from a male's POV. Sage has officially come on my list as one of my favorite male heroes. Our main character Sage is witty, clever, the typical underdog and a bit of a rebel. Along with 3 other boys Sage is taken from his orphanage by a cunning man named Connor. Connor devices a plan to make one of the 3<i> impersonate</i> the falling prince (Prince Jaron) of their land. Now, this alone caught my attention, it's pretty obvious how dangerous that plan is.<br />
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It's a battle between Sage and the other candidates to win and convince Connor to choose them as the prince, as the ones who are <b>not</b> picked are killed. There's a lot of lies, backstabbing, and mind games amongst everyone in this book but not so much that it's hard to understand.<br />
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The story was smooth and easy to follow. I, absolutely loved Sage's voice. Nielsen did a wonderful job in crafting this character, it was hard not to fall for Sage and root for him. He had a tendency to be a step ahead of everyone sometimes without even trying.<br />
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The twist in the end was really good, I honestly didn't see it coming until around the actual reveal. I'm glad this is a trilogy and I can't wait to see what Sage will do next.<br />
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“Master Graves was incensed and said, as punishment for my disruption, I
would have to write my letters an extra ten times that day.<br />
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times the better I'll know them, then." I said. "How strange that you
should punish me by ensuring I come out more educated than Roden, who
has tried to obey you.”
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<span id="freeText15010461346885999702">Just as Sophie Mercer
has come to accept her extraordinary magical powers as a demon, the
Prodigium Council strips them away. Now Sophie is defenseless, alone,
and at the mercy of her sworn enemies—the Brannicks, a family of warrior
women who hunt down the Prodigium. Or at least that’s what Sophie
thinks, until she makes a surprising discovery. The Brannicks know an
epic war is coming, and they believe Sophie is the only one powerful
enough to stop the world from ending. But without her magic, Sophie
isn’t as confident.<br /><br />Sophie’s bound for one hell of a ride—can she get her powers back before it’s too late?</span></blockquote>
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The final book of the Hex Hall series, I give to you. I'm kind of sad this is ending, I had no idea this was the last book.<br />
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Spell bound begins where Demonglass left off. Sophie finds herself in an unknown world all by herself. In this book along with Sophie we learn much much more about her mother's side of the family. It's shocking to say the least and a bit funny concerning what Sophie and her dad are.<br />
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Sophie faces a huge responsibility in this book. The war is coming and it's all up to her. But, what makes it even harder is that Sophie has to decide should I stop them? Or should I join them? Anyone would agree when I say when faced with the possibility of gaining power, it's a tempting offer.<br />
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All of our characters from Hex Hall and Demonglass make their return, along with a few new ones. We reunite with Archer, Jenna, Cal, Elodie and others as they help Sophie prepare for the war. As a bonus we even get to see a bit more into Archer's past and who he is. I wish it went a bit more. Maybe they'll be a short novella about Archer because I'd love that. I want to know what goes on inside of his head, and how he came to be apart of the Eye.<br />
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Now, addressing the MAJOR moment towards the end. I have to say one thing: Was that necessary?<br />
No, I don't think it was. And, it's probably the one thing in the entire book, or the entire series that REALLY bugged me.<br />
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Overall, besides that blip on my happy meter; it was a decent ending to a decent series.<br />
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