Review : Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

 

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Ratings: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a fun read, a bit darker than the MI books, but still easy to enjoy. I know that many of the diehard MI fans say this one isn't quite as good, but I disagree. Clockwork Angel was a better first installment to a series than City of Bones was. Did I like it better than my favorite MI book, which was City of Glass? No. City of Glass is still my favorite. But if I'm only comparing first book vs. first book, this one blows CoB out of the water.

The Infernal Devices is set in Victorian London, which I've found, is a time period that I absolutely cannot get
enough of. It's such an fascinating time period to read about.... not that Clockwork Angel is a history lesson of any sorts, but the ambiance of the setting is something that really made this novel even more impressing. Such rich details! Tessa, the main protagonist, possesses an admirable determination similar to Clary in the Mortal Instruments. I loved thetwo heartthrobs, Jem and Will. Notice how I phrased it so Jem came before Will. That is because I am firmly rooting for Jem - he seemed more down to earth and calm than Will, who, although was okay sometimes, was much too wild and hurtful. I almost forgot Jem is half Asian! And half British. Very hot. Nicely done, Cassandra Clare.

I don't normally ever compare books with other books, but I just really don't know how to review this book without mentioning The Mortal Instruments. They are complete opposites but the concept is so insanely the same.As for the actual clockwork angel . . . don't think you're going to find out what that is. Just don't even think about it when you start reading the book and don't try to keep guessing as the story goes along. If there is an answer, it's not in this book. Overall, I highly recommend this to fans of the Mortal Instruments series or if one needs a good book in general.

Review: Allegiant By Veronica Roth

Allegiant By Veronica Roth

Ratings : 4 of 5 stars

The fun and laughter is over. I have finally read Allegiant, and I feel empty inside. Empty but accepting,
and understanding.

I always hate it when a book series ends but this takes it to a whole new level. Veronica roth promised the readers before the release of the book that she wouldn't kill four and while she keeps to her word she also manages to do something even more unacceptable. so here i am in my bed crying over the ending like a baby and planning to read the book again in the hope the somehow the ending magically changes.

You know what? Who gives a shit about the technicalities. We're all here crying
(read: sobbing our eye sockets dry) because of that ending. Veronica whispered threats into my ear,
aimed a gun at my head, looked away for a moment to lull me into a false sense of security before
SHOOTING MY PUPPY IN THE FACE.
Don't misunderstand, this book was great! READ IT NOW. But it's like half of me wants to worship this majestic object and the other half wants to fling the beast into the faces of my enemies.

Review : Champion by Marie Lu

 

Review : Champion by Marie Lu

Ratings:5 of 5 stars

It's all too much for me to process. Too . Damn . Freaking . Much . This is by far and easily the most
emotional YA Dystopian book I've ever read, hell, it's even more emotional than any cry-fest and heartwrenching
contemporary novels I know. Marie Lu breaks the record with every book she writes, it's crazy.

This series has come a long, long way from where it started and has managed to shatter boundaries and exceed expectations.
This final book is brimming with action and suspense. The pacing doesn't slow down for a second and it suits the
high-stakes plot. The previous book left us with some shocking information about Day that will surely be at the
forefront of most readers' minds when picking up this conclusion - it doesn't disappoint. It's true that there were
only a limited number of ways this could end but with Lu it doesn't seem to matter because she has your mind constantly
running through the options and wondering where she'll take you next. The sense of constant uncertainty instilled in my
brain throughout this book was terrifying and intoxicating. It's been a while since I read a book so completely
unputdownable.The last two or three chapters of this book literally had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't look away. It takes a skilled writer to have you questioning what will happen right up until the last page. And it takes an even more skilled writer to bring tears to my eyes.  Overall, Champion is a bittersweet yet an outstanding way to end and say goodbye to this series. I hate farewells, but...

Goodbye, our Prodigy June Iparis.

Goodbye, our Legend Day Altan Wing.

Goodbye, our Champions.

Review: Isle of Night By Veronica Wolff

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 stars

I was pleasantly surprised with this book.I didn't know what to expect but the reason I read it was
because a review I glanced at and only read the first line of said this book was a cross between Vampire
Academy and The Hunger Games. Those two series are two of my favorites so I knew I had to read this book.

Annelise Drew is a spirited genius who was "recruited" by Ronan to go to the Isle of Night where there is a type of boarding school that trains girls to be watchers/assassins whose aim is to protect Vampires. The vampires in this book are anything but sparkly.They are dangerous and the school is set up and runs on the principle of survival of the strongest.Training to become a Watcher is tough business and Annelise sure struggles a bit at first. It was great to see her slowly come into who she was and embrace her new life. 

The concept behind the novel was also very intriguing.Stick of a bunch of tough girls hellbent on survival on an island run by vampires and make them survive to the death? Somebody better die. And somebody better be doing some killing. Isle of Night does all it sets out to do without pulling punches or giving its characters an easy way out.All in all it is a great book and is the start to a YA series that is sure to be a hit.

Review: Anew by Chelsea Fine

Review: Anew by Chelsea Fine

Ratings: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. I was engrossed the whole time, and each chapter just seemed to get better and better. The writing is phenomenal, the story is original, and Fine’s storytelling is topnotch. And I cannot forget about the cliffhanger! which by the way is the only fault in the book.

Scarlet Jacobs doesn't remember anything of her life before she appeared alone in the woods two years ago. The only thing her amnesiac mind sees clearly is a design of a mysterious symbol. After so long without any more glimpses of her past Scarlet is about ready to give up. And then she meets the Archer brothers. Scarlet's life will be turned upside down with the revelation of a terrible curse cast on her...wait for it... five hundred years ago!

The characters a lively and interesting, the plot is filled with secrets The characters' relationships were heart breaking, both literally and figuratively. Overall, Anew is a WONDERFUL book, and you should definitely check it out if you haven’t already.

Review: Awry by Chelsea fine

 

Ratings: 5 of 5 stars

"...there's no victory without a battle."

Seventeen-year-old Scarlet just died. Only, dying isn't unusual for a girl
under a centuries old curse that left her semi-immortal.This time, though,
she comes back to her current life instead of awaking in a new one, and she
realizes the curse is changing. Together with the immortal Archer brothers,
Scarlet must piece together her life and try to break the curse before her
impending death comes again or worst Tristan's.This book picks up immediately
at the point of the devastating cliffhanger at the ending of book 1.
The story quickly moves forward, with Scarlet, Tristan,Gabriel and Nate
continuing on with their quest from the first book with the addition of Heather
to their team.Adding to the intrigue, the story of the past is intermingled
along with the present, and pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place as
we see what actually happened when Scarlet first met Tristan and Gabriel.

The evil guy (or gal in this case) sends ASHMEN after them. Zombies. Seriously?
Do we have to go so old school? Why not a nice assassin, or a hit man or
something that links with this whole 'hunting and chivalry' era. Oh, no -
by all means find strange flowers and cast spells to raise the dead.
Go right ahead, don't mind me!Also, Nate needs to attend a few classes.
One being "WHEN PEOPLE ARE HAVING A CUTE FANGIRL-WORTHY MOMENT FOR THE
LOVE OF GOD AND EVERYTHING SACRED IN THIS WORLD DO NOT INTERRUPT THEM YOU GODDAMN IDIOT!" But no, he's all "No touching!", "Distance!", "Do I need to
put you two in those big plastic bubbles?"
finally
Yes, there’s another cliffhanger, but it wasn’t quite as
bad as the first book, it’s more a promise of things to come, and has definitely
left me wanting more!!! Can’t wait for the final installment!

REVIEW: Crown of Midnight By Sarah J. Mass

REVIEW: Crown of Midnight By Sarah J. Mass

Ratings: 5 of 5 stars

 CROWN OF MIDNIGHT is officially one of the best books I've read this year,

if not, ever.Our favorite assassin is back. And she's even more fierce, more

ruthless and just EVEN MORE BADASS. I've never met a character like Celaena

Sardothien before. She's one hell of a complicated one too. She knows she's beautiful, she's arrogant, she's smart, she's got a big obsession with books

and fashion.So basically, we'll be best friends. 

Celaena Sardothien is doing her job as King's Champion, meaning she's killing people that stepped on the king's toes(or is she?).And now she's got a new target:

Archer Finn, former crush and friend from the time when she was within the Assassin’s Guild.The stakes are higher now that Archer is a well-known figure

in Rifthold and that he might be involved in a rebel group. To make events even

more complicated, the half-Fae and long-dead Queen, Elena, is asking Celaena to

find the source behind the King's power
The world-building was exquisite! We learn so much more about Erilea, Adarlan

and the history of the country. We delve deeper into the Fae magic. It's a

top-notch high fantasy world, coupled with a darker atmosphere, mystery, magic

and amazing characters. The result is a certain recipe for epicness, one that

Sarah J. Mass gorgeously created with her mad writing skills (hats off for that).

Finally,I NEED THE NEXT BOOK IN THIS SERIES!!! How can I wait another year?? 

It's killing me!!!!

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Review : Beautiful Creatures By Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Beautiful Creatures By Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Ratings:3 of 5 stars 

"Mortals. I envy you. You think you can change things. Stop the universe. Undo what was done long before you came along. You are such beautiful creatures." 
I feel so guilty giving this just 3 stars. So many people seem to like it and I feel like maybe I missed something important that everyone else got.

Ethan is counting the days until he can finally escape his mundane life in the
little Southern town of Gatlin. Nothing ever changes. Nothing ever happens. Until (yeah, you know you saw that coming) a girl named Lena, with curly black hair driving a hearse changes everything. She's different, that's for sure. And the people of Gatlin don't take kindly to people that are different. Ethan can't help but be drawn to her, like they have an unexplainable connection. Ethan soon finds out that different doesn't even begin to describe Lena's life. She has powers. Not only that, but everything Ethan thought he knew about Gatlin and his place in the town is turned upside down. Not to mention that Ethan has been having some pretty crazy realistic dreams that seem to be telling him that he's going to have to deal something even more dangerous and terrifying than the mothers of the
DAR and the resident Ice Queen (literally, she wins that title every homecoming), Savannah Snow and her adoring cronies.

Okay, here it my take on the story.
It is good. The story plays out well. It has a great and very colorful cast of well-defined characters.The setting is also well defined and very fitting to the story. Here is what I didn’t like. The length. Ugh.I can’t even tell you how long it took me to read this. It’s looong. Long, long, long.So overall, not bad but it just didn’t capture me. I found myself groaning at the thought of having to
read this ginormous book's sequel(so I might not read it at all).But don't let that stop you.