If you know me, you know that dystopia is my absolute favorite genre. I just love getting lost in a totally different world. And I enjoyed really gettIf you know me, you know that dystopia is my absolute favorite genre. I just love getting lost in a totally different world. And I enjoyed really getting into Glitch. With an interesting world setting, cool powers, and an engaging plot, Glitch was definitely an enjoyable dystopia read.
The best quality of Glitch has to be the addicting-ness of it. I just could not put this book down! Those are always my favorite types of reads. Even though there wasn’t non-stop action, I still wanted to keep reading to find out what happened. There was action in this book, however, especially at the end, which I really loved. Overall, this books is super addicting, which made me super happy.
Glitch also had some interesting world-building. Although I did wish to see some more, I was definitely intrigued by the information we did get. The world, at it’s core, reminds me a lot of Matched by Ally Condine (if you enjoyed that one, you’ll definitely like Glitch!). I liked the whole idea of being Linked, which is something we’ve see before, but the fact that nobody could feel emotions really made the book unique. I definitely look forward to learning more about the world in the next book!
There were some cool “powers” that some characters had in this book. I’ll be vague about it, since I don’t want to give away any spoilers! I’ve always been a fan of super powers (I honestly don’t know why) so I was pretty excited to hear that the characters would have powers in this book. And while I enjoyed reading about them, I wanted to know a lot more about each power, especially Zoe’s. I’m hoping that we’ll get to learn more about those powers in the next one.
The characters in this book, while they were good, were just not great. For me at least, connecting with characters is super important in books. And while I enjoyed reading about the characters in Glitch, I just couldn’t really connect with any of them. This bothered me throughout the story, but probably just because I’m pretty picky. ;)
Overall, Glitch was an enjoyable dystopian book. There was a fantastic addicting quality, and some intriguing world-building that really caught my attention. And although I wished we got to learn a little bit more about the unique powers, and would have liked to connect with the characters more,I will definitely be picking up the next book of the series!
The ending was what really made the book for me. Otherwise, I wasn't really feeling it in the beginning, and the middle reallyActual Rating: 3.5 Stars
The ending was what really made the book for me. Otherwise, I wasn't really feeling it in the beginning, and the middle really dragged. I did grow to love Allison, however, even though she made her fair share of stupid decisions.
To be completely honest, I think with I Hunt Killers, I suffered a case of too high expectations. After reading some really faActual Rating: 3.5 Stars
To be completely honest, I think with I Hunt Killers, I suffered a case of too high expectations. After reading some really fantastic reviews for this book, I was super excited to dive in and give this creepy looking a try. I still enjoyed I Hunt Killers, but it definitely wasn’t as amazing as I thought it would be.
Getting into the mind of a serial killer’s son was creepy and intriguing all at the same time. Jasper’s dad taught all about being a serial killer, so it was super interesting to see how a criminal’s mind actually worked. But it was creepy at the same time, because it seemed to real. The justification given for being a killer was hauntingly realistic and I could actually sort of understand why someone super twisted up would want to be a killer. I seriously have no idea how the author got this insight- it freaked me out!!
This book was also such a compelling read. With such a unique and strange set up, I wanted to know more about everything, really. From the characters to the mystery, I just wanted to know more. All of that adds up to a seriously addicting read that kept me up reading late into the night!
Even though I Hunt Killers was quite the compelling read, I had guessed the mystery pretty early on. Yes, I hadn’t quite predicted all the little details, but overall, I figured things out pretty quickly and easily.
Also, some things seemed so unrealistic. If you’re the son of a killer, then don’t you think the police should be watching you carefully? Instead, Jasper was actually allowed to be a part of the investigation for things. And there were just some other events that made me scratch my head and wonder how they could actually happen. I just wished some things would be a bit more realistic.
Overall, I enjoyed I Hunt Killers. It was an entertaining mystery read, with some creepiness thrown in. If you’re looking for a good mystery, pick this one up! However, there is a pretty decent amount of gore and blood in this one, so if you’re a bit squeamish, you may want to pass or just read this one during daylight hours.
I’ve seen many “meh” reviews of this book, so I went into this book with pretty low expectations. But, I actually did end up enjoying Monument 14. It I’ve seen many “meh” reviews of this book, so I went into this book with pretty low expectations. But, I actually did end up enjoying Monument 14. It was a book filled to the brim with action, likable characters, and hauntingly realistic events. Monument 14 was totally un-put-down-able.
As a person who loves her books action-packed, Monument 14 was definitely my type of book. There was always something going on. Once things slowed down even the slightest bit, something else would be thrown into the book to make things a little more interesting. Sure, a few of these things were a little cliché and predictable. But the plot twists that were thrown in really made me want to keep on reading and reading. This book was really compelling, to say the least.
This book had a bit of a scary factor. I can definitely see people who aren’t very… brave [?] be scared while reading this book. Why? Because everything that happened in this book could happen any second. It could happen as I’m typing up this review. A massive hailstorm could start right now, right this second, and change the world as we all know it. That’s what makes this book scary. The fact that it could happen to us, right now.
I enjoyed the characters in this book. We have quite a crew- 14 kids ranging from high school aged to little 5 year olds. I felt like each had their own personality. It’s hard to do that with so many different characters, but I really think that the author managed to pull it off. It was easy to distinguish the characters because of how they acted and their distinct personality. It was very well done!
However, some of the character’s decisions seriously annoyed me to no end. I feel like they made some really impulsive and stupid decisions. I understand that yes, the apocalypse is happening. But still. You can make some sensible decisions. The ending had one very annoying character decision that I did not like at all. On top of that stupid decision at the end, the ending was also a cliffhanger. I was not a happy person when I read the ending.
Overall, though, I really did enjoy the book. There was some really great action, and the plot was generally fast-paced. Combine that with a scary factor, and distinct characters, and you have a pretty great book. Even though there were some very stupid character decisions, I would definitely recommend Monument 14 to anyone who is looking for a good, short, action-packed read!
Thank you to Macmillan for giving me an ARC copy of this book at ALA Midwinter! However, this did not affect my review in any way.
Every Day was certainly a unique book. With an incredible concept, it’s hard to not want to Find this review, and more at my blog My Not So Real Life!
Every Day was certainly a unique book. With an incredible concept, it’s hard to not want to read this book. Even though most of this book is focused on the romance, which I’m not a huge fan of (I prefer action with a bit of romance!) I surprised myself by really enjoying this book.
Of course, I have to talk about the concept and idea for this book first. Waking up in a different person’s body everyday? Now that’s what I like to call original! I can’t imagine the challenge it must have been to write this book. Anyways, I was really enjoying the concept for the story, it was so cool. And surprisingly, I didn’t have a bajillion questions. Usually in this situation, I would be asking question after question, especially because we didn’t get many answers about how this whole thing actually works. But, I was pretty satisfied with the explanations given. I understood the fact that the book’s focus wasn’t on this strange power, and this surprised me.
Every Day covered a lot of things I think books shy away from. So many things are talked about, from obesity, to what love actually means. It’s super thought provoking, which is sometimes hard to achieve in paranormal type books. I had to stop reading a few times just to ponder everything going on, and once I was finished, I couldn’t stop thinking about this book. It’s really awesome when a book is able to do that to me.
The ending, by far, has to be my favorite part of the book. It was just so unexpected yet so lovely. I mean, I had tears, which is a rare occasion for me (for some odd reason, I never cry while reading books, even if my heart is breaking in two…). It was so emotional, and wonderfully written. Just wow.
There were a few minor things that I didn’t like about this book. Mainly, it was a bit hopeless throughout the whole thing. I’m not going to spoil anything, but there were times were I just didn’t see the point. Also, the very very end of the book was a pretty big cliffhanger. Yes, the last part was really lovely, but I wanted more of a resolution with this book, especially since it’s a standalone.
Overall, Every Day was so not my type of book, yet I still somehow managed enjoying it. It has some really great messages throughout the entire book, so I’ll be sure to be passing this along to all my friends. If you are a fan of David Leviathan, or want a gritty contemporary with a paranormal twist, then you definitely need to pick this book up!
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book, in exchange for a honest review!...more
I’m happy to say that I enjoyed The Girl in the Clockwork Collar more than I liked the first book! I liked the first one, but I feel like this one is I’m happy to say that I enjoyed The Girl in the Clockwork Collar more than I liked the first book! I liked the first one, but I feel like this one is better, which is pretty rare for me. So it’s definitely safe to say that this book does not suffer from middle-book syndrome [thank goodness!].
One of my biggest complaints for the first book was that I strongly disliked the changing narratives. This book, however, did not suffer from that problem, and so I really enjoyed that. The narratives are mainly on Finley and Griffin, which I definitely loved. We occasionally get Jasper’s POV as well, which I actually liked. It was the perfect balance of narration, not too much jumping around, but not too little either.
I loved the setting of this book. Truth be told, I haven’t read much steampunk. So it was really great to see a 1900’s New York in a book. I loved all the details we got about it as well. It was great to see how the people acted, the technology that was there, and the clothes as well. All of it was really fascinating to me. There was also a lot of steampunk machinery in this book, which was super interesting as well. Overall, the setting was fabulous, and so were the steampunk-ish elements.
There was also plenty of action in this book, which I totally adored. If you know me, then you know how much I enjoy action in my books! The Girl in the Clockwork Collar always had some action going on, whether it was a fight or a secret mission being carried out. It was really addicting to read because of all the fabulous action!
My only complaint about this book is that it’s not very deep. There’s no underlying message or theme that the author is really trying to convey. That’s not necessarily a horrible thing, but that’s why this books wasn't a 4.5 or 5 star rating for me.
Overall, The Girl in the Clockwork Collar was an enjoyable, fun, and action-packed read. If you've read the first book in this series, then you’ll definitely enjoy this one! If you haven’t read the first book, then what are you waiting for?
Thank you to HarperCollins and NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
There are some books that are just so, so amazing and that affect you so, so much that you can’t put it into words. The book iActual Rating: 4.5 Stars
There are some books that are just so, so amazing and that affect you so, so much that you can’t put it into words. The book is just that good. Pushing the Limits is one of those books.
If I had to talk about the number one best thing in this book, hands down, it’s the characters. I fell in love with both Echo and Noah, although it did take me some time to warm up to Echo. But seriously, these characters have such unique and real situations. I felt like I could go to school and actually meet them. Both Echo and Noah had this raw quality to them that I fell in love with. They still had their flaws, and they each accepted those. They weren’t perfect, yet both still tried to make things work. It was just amazing.
The romance was also wonderful. Trust me when I say that I’m not a romance person at all. But I seriously loved the romance in Pushing the Limits. The thing that made the most happy was that it wasn’t insta-love. So many contemporary books, and just novels in general have insta-love which annoys me to absolutely no end. This was not the case here at all. Echo and Noah first barely acknowledge each other, and they really distrust one another. Then, they slowly begin to warm up, and the progression that they make is just beautiful to watch. And their relationship isn’t perfect, either. But they’re willing to make sacrifices for each other, which I thought was just… awesome.
Putting together Echo’s mystery was also really intriguing for me. I love a good mystery, and we got a really great one in this book. I predicted Noah’s situation and what would happen right at the beginning, but I was kept guessing with Echo. It was so fantastic to be there right along with her as she uncovered each memory. Overall, the book had this really addicting quality. I mean, I wanted to keep reading and reading, and never stop. Unfortunately, this couldn’t happen, because, well, my Kindle was pretty much taken away from me…
Although I could go on and on with praise for Pushing the Limits, there were a few minor things that I kind of disliked, but they’re kind of spoilerish, so I won’t say anything. Like I said though, they were only minor, and it didn’t affect my enjoyment of the story much at all.
A gorgeous, raw, and wonderful read, Pushing the Limits is a fantastic contemporary read filled with realistic characters, a heart-warming romance, and a totally addicting mystery. I would whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone and everyone who wants a really great contemporary read!
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley who allowed me a copy of this book in exchange for my completely honest thoughts.
One Moment was a very compelling and interesting story, with a really great theme: death. However, there were things I didn’t Actual Rating: 3.5 Stars
One Moment was a very compelling and interesting story, with a really great theme: death. However, there were things I didn’t like about this book, like the main character and how predictable everything was.
I really loved the concept of One Moment. Death is always such a hard subject to talk about, and I love how the author portrayed it in this book. There’s always questions that a person leaves behind, secrets that they never told. This was a big part of the book, as Maggie tried to figure out the secrets that Joey kept. I loved how realistic things were.
This book was actually really compelling to read, even though it was predictable. There was always something that just made you want to keep reading, even if you had everything pretty much figured out. The book really flew by for me.
Our main character, Maggie, was somebody that I really couldn’t connect with throughout this story. And if you know me, you’ll know that characters are always so important for me in a book. Maggie was just so… whiny. I understand the circumstances were really horrible, of course you’re going to cry and grieve after a death. But Maggie just took everything to the extreme. And she was also ridiculously blind. I don’t want to spoil anything, but if you’ve read the book, you’ll know what I’m talking about.
Overall, I liked One Moment. It was a great book about death and moving on. However, the book was so predictable and I couldn’t connect with the main character in the story. It was an entertaining read for a few hours, but it wasn’t a book that left a lasting impression on me.
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review!
Such a cute book! I can really relate to Amy [not the things she did- but the way she felt throughout the book]. I think the author captured so many fSuch a cute book! I can really relate to Amy [not the things she did- but the way she felt throughout the book]. I think the author captured so many feelings of a real teen.
This book was just a good type read for me. I liked it, but there were many problems that kept me from really loving this bookActual Rating: 3.5 Stars
This book was just a good type read for me. I liked it, but there were many problems that kept me from really loving this book. The cover, however, is pretty interesting. It’s not my favorite cover, but it is nice to look at.
Breaking Beautiful covers an important topic. I haven’t read too many books about abuse before. But, I think Ms. Wolf handles the topic really well. It seems very believable, and realistic. And unfortunately, I think abuse is something that isn’t talked a lot about, so I’m glad that this book is out there, so it can raise some awareness about the subject. I really loved the topic, overall.
I also loved the character growth in this book. I feel like Allie grew so much in the last part especially. She was so shy and reserved at first, and not willing to tell anyone anything, which to be honest, was frustrating at first. But, she slowly began to trust more people, and she became a better and stronger person because of that. It was great to see her change so much in the book. Her growth was definitely a highlight of the book for me.
However, I didn’t like a few things about this book. One being the beginning. It was just so slow. Honestly, nothing really happened at all. There were multiple times where I felt like just giving up the book. I even avoided it for a few days. But when I sat down and just started reading, after a while, I became really invested in the story. You just have to get through the slow beginning.
The other major thing that I didn’t really like was the end. It was so abrupt. Everything happened super quickly those last few pages, and then the book just… ended. It left with me saying “What just happened?” I still had questions left over at the end that weren’t answered. If it had been slowed down a little bit, I think the ending would have been so much better, because then more things would have been explained. Since there’s no sequel, I’m left feeling dissatisfied.
Overall, though, I liked this book. It covers a good topic, and I loved seeing Allie grow as a character. Although, the beginning was slow, and the ending was abrupt. I would give this book a shot if you’re into contemporary and don’t mind a slower book!...more
I liked this book so, so much more than I thought I would. The different narratives were done fantastically, and really gave some insight to the charaI liked this book so, so much more than I thought I would. The different narratives were done fantastically, and really gave some insight to the characters. I thought the book was slightly cliche, but still, overall, a fantastically cute read. =)...more
I really don't know why I didn't like this book. I mean, I didn't hate it, but I just thought it was meh. I couldn't connect wActual Rating: 2.5 Stars
I really don't know why I didn't like this book. I mean, I didn't hate it, but I just thought it was meh. I couldn't connect with any of the characters, I didn't like the changing narrators, and I was confused during some parts of the book. There were parts where the story moved slow, and parts where everything moved so fast that I couldn't understand at all. It just didn't work for me. ...more
This is one of those very few books where once I finished the last page, I wanted to start the book all over again. EvUm, nun assassins? Yes, please!
This is one of those very few books where once I finished the last page, I wanted to start the book all over again. Even with books that I rate 4.5 or 5, I don’t necessarily want to re-read it all over again. It’s happened only 2 or 3 times, to be honest. But this book was one of those rare occurrences for me.
I was chatting with some bloggers on Twitter, and I wasn’t hearing too many good things about it. People were liking it, but they thought the whole political part of this book was confusing. Since I’m a fast kind of reader, I’m usually not good at all with keeping up with different names and roles that all the characters play, things like that really get me confused. So I headed into Grave Mercy with low expectations, which is one of the many reasons of why I loved Grave Mercy so, so much.
The list of things I love in this book is so long. One of the top has to be Ismae, though. She’s our main character, and an awesome one at that. She can stand up for herself. She know how to fight, and she knows how to think for herself, and she knows how to be strong. which are all such awesome qualities to have in a main character. But the thing is, she’s not perfect, which is something I loved just as much as her other traits. She doesn’t know how to handle everything, and she’s still a young, scared girl at her very core. She’s had some bad experience that not even a person like her could ever totally heal from. And that’s what made her even more likable.
Another thing I loved about this book was the plot. It was a political based one, with treason and mystery and lots of unexpected things. The plot twists surprised me, and they were very well placed as well. Nothing was right, even when things seemed to settle down. The plot just kept you hooked. I was always right there with the characters, guessing about what was going to happen, and trying to solve this huge mystery. Honestly, I was never bored during the book. Although, I can totally see how some people might not like the plot. I’m not a fan of historical fiction at all, but I really like mystery, so it worked for me. Some people just aren’t into things like that, even though I was.
One thing that I was thrilled to see was the lack of insta-love. Thank goodness. I would have gone totally mad if Ismae, a kick-butt character, would have immediately fallen for the first guy she meets. But actually, it’s not that way at all. We get to see the romance build up over time and over trust. I think it was wonderful to see. Ismae wasn’t totally head over heels, but she wasn’t perfect at handling her feelings, which made me love her so much more. She was just a girl trying to deal with her feelings among such other huge problems. And the guy she falls for? He wasn’t cliché at all. He was handsome, kind, and understanding. A true knight and gentleman. I really loved him.
Overall, I loved this book to pieces. It had it all: the mystery, the romance, the mythology. If you keep your expectations kind of low, when you start the book, I’m sure you’ll love this book as much as I did. Anyone looking for something interesting with a cool concept should definitely check this book out!...more
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