While I liked Candy's story, it wasn't as fast paced as Sterling's story in the first book. Parker has created a world of shine and myth in her seriesWhile I liked Candy's story, it wasn't as fast paced as Sterling's story in the first book. Parker has created a world of shine and myth in her series, and I like the angle she's taking by having each book be about a different character. Don't get me wrong, sometimes I'm not done with a character, but this story isn't about a specific character's plight, it's about a whole town's plight, so this branching out is appropriate. I hope there is a book about Abby, and I wouldn't mind seeing more of the other characters as well.
I like reading Gina Damico. Her stories are prickly and full of fun sarcasm and wit. Wax is basically House of Wax and Invasion of the Body SnatchI like reading Gina Damico. Her stories are prickly and full of fun sarcasm and wit. Wax is basically House of Wax and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Poppy lives in VT, a town known for their scented candles. After a couple of unfortunate events, Poppy starts to think there is something more to this town of hers, besides the god awful mix of scents in the air. The rest is a story of mystery, magic, and... well wax.
I really liked Poppy and her connection with Dud. The story had a cute interesting twist that has it's connections to a celebrity of sorts. If you are looking for a funny, dark, and twisted tale this would be the one!
I love the author and the premise was pretty awesome, but Phoebe was not a strong enough character to drive the impactful take of mental illness. At lI love the author and the premise was pretty awesome, but Phoebe was not a strong enough character to drive the impactful take of mental illness. At least in my view her chapters were not strong enough or interesting enough to balance out Bo...more
I liked this story because when you are in the eye of the storm you can't see what's really going on around you. This perfectly describes Emma. DillioI liked this story because when you are in the eye of the storm you can't see what's really going on around you. This perfectly describes Emma. Dillion is not okay not once did I think that his behavior abruptly changed, especially when Emma's old friends accuse her of cutting them out of her life. I didn't like many things that played out, but how are you supposed to like dating violence? Also, wtf was up with that guys mom. "My son is different; Other boys would be happy to let you follow your dreams, but not my son." LIKE WHAT IN THE LITERAL HELL?
I can't narrow it down, but this short book was missing something. I noticed some other readers felt this way after they read the book, and I agree wiI can't narrow it down, but this short book was missing something. I noticed some other readers felt this way after they read the book, and I agree with the comments that the book should have been fleshed out more.
Ivy has lived with her granddad since her mother left. All she's ever heard about was the curse of the Milbourn women-who have led extraordinary livesIvy has lived with her granddad since her mother left. All she's ever heard about was the curse of the Milbourn women-who have led extraordinary lives and have died tragically young. Then out of the blue her mother returns (15 years later) with 2 children in tow. Ivy needs to navigate through her grandfather's expectations, living with the woman who abandoned her, and falling in love without losing her friend.
A good story about how family life can differ based on chemical dependencies, expectations, and obligations. ...more
I liked this book much more than the first book, maybe it was the fact that it was an adventure/traveling story for the most part. My only qualm with I liked this book much more than the first book, maybe it was the fact that it was an adventure/traveling story for the most part. My only qualm with this book is that there was no love triangle... does that make me a bad person? I really liked Asher, and completely understood why he did what he did, misinformed and misguided as it was; however, everyone is all about Kadesh... um he lied for like 2 books for NO reason at all. Actually he had a reason, a dumb reason, but it's cool because he said I love you, and now lets fight my betroth, who apparently is CRAY CRAY, and let's fight Horem because he too is CRAY CRAY. WTF... But I liked Asher, and I liked when Jayden was pretty much alone or with Asher, she seemed stronger, more herself. I am not delusional enough to imagine anything with transpire between the two, but when she's with Kadesh she's more dependent and less like the girl who faced the wrath of her betroth and the desert to find the man she loved, who she thought was dead....more
Whoa that was so cool. I really liked the realism mixed with a friendly ghost... actually this was exactly like the movie Ghosts. Sure there wasn'Whoa that was so cool. I really liked the realism mixed with a friendly ghost... actually this was exactly like the movie Ghosts. Sure there wasn't a love triangle in the movie, but there wasn't a secret as big as Chace's either. I loved seeing the back and forth between Lana's perspective and Nicole's, mixed with a little bit of dead Chace. The mystery was built well and it was thrilling, especially towards the end. A mystery worth reading, because I bet you can't guess :-)
For such a heart-wrenching topic, I found this to be well written, and the multiple perspectives gave the story a different meaning to suicide, that wFor such a heart-wrenching topic, I found this to be well written, and the multiple perspectives gave the story a different meaning to suicide, that we normally find. Books on this subject are usually written in a linear manner, where this book does go linearly it also includes different characters' perspective on Anna and what was going on in her life.
What the hell did I just read? This made no sense. I thought it was going to be funny and hey, a new species in paranormal books... nope. This was a lWhat the hell did I just read? This made no sense. I thought it was going to be funny and hey, a new species in paranormal books... nope. This was a load of nope.... it was a real Pterodactyl, like it didn't talk it screeched. Not even worth it... I'm sorry.
I am going to start this review with a made up word:
YASSS!!!!
This book had pretty much everything I ever want. There was adventure, deception, revengeI am going to start this review with a made up word:
YASSS!!!!
This book had pretty much everything I ever want. There was adventure, deception, revenge, love, crazy time traveling, and DIVERSITY (not just an old wooden ship... if y'all are wondering). This was not love at first site. I was confused, annoyed by Etta's 2-demenisonal problems, and not sure if this was the book for me; however, this is Alexandra Bracken, guys, she's amazing and I have learned to trust her, even when she tears your heart out and ends on a cliffhanger. So I stuck it out and about 15% in I started to really like Nick and I was completely intrigued with time traveling and the fact that this poor guy is stuck in a time where slavery was okay. Then Etta really joined in and started to be more 3-demensional.
I know this story is about time traveling, and Bracken is good. She makes a routinely used concept in YA refreshing and challenging. Her world building is always great so this is just an extension of her talent (and probably a lot of research to determine how her story would be shared). As much as that is an important part of the book, and I loved it, it's the love story I can't resist. Her characters are always the characters you want to root for in the end. I still can't get over her characters in The Darkest Minds trilogy, and that is why I fell so madly in love with this new series.
I cannot wait to find out how Nick will rescue the day, how he will get his revenge, and frankly who else might "pop" out of timelines.
I liked this story a lot because of the twists and turns. Julia is a normal person who made an extraordinary choice, one that almost cost her but didnI liked this story a lot because of the twists and turns. Julia is a normal person who made an extraordinary choice, one that almost cost her but didn't. She has to live with that everyday, but most importantly she has to live with the fact that she can barely remember what happened. As she pieces the story together, she realizes that there are something she never really knew about those that she cared about, and the devil is in the details that she can barely recall.
This was a lot more information than I thought I was going to get prior to reading it; however, it was interesting and had great facts about the histoThis was a lot more information than I thought I was going to get prior to reading it; however, it was interesting and had great facts about the history of modern medicine and American politics in conjunction with each other.
1. As if I never read Wuthering Heights (and possibly liked the story the way it is): This was uniqueWell I will have to review this book in two ways:
1. As if I never read Wuthering Heights (and possibly liked the story the way it is): This was unique, in the sense of finishing a story that has already been written and read. Since I didn't have a link to the original novel, it wasn't so bad to connect with these characters and soon I became really interested in Nelly's life. I liked the way she saw things clearly, of course years later, and she seemed pretty reliable.
2. As if I read Wuthering Heights (because I did, and while I dispute the fact that it is a love story [it's not, and if you believe it is, I feel sorry for your concept of what love is supposed to be like between human being-romantic or platonic], I still really like this story.) Wuthering Heights is a dark, cold, gloomy tale of desperation, revenge, and unrequited love due to social conventions. Nelly Dean is an unreliable narrator! That's her deal. It's always been her deal, so my only problem with this whole book, is: Does this make her a reliable narrator? Don't get me wrong, I really loved the back story and the insight on Hindley but I found a part of my mind constantly upset at things that did not ring true to the original story.
So I think that's the crux of my problems. If I hadn't read the original story I might have just liked this story for what it was, but since I did in fact read the story it is closely based on... it's hard for me to completely love it.
This was sectioned off too choppily for me. I know it was supposed to span through different experiences the person went through but it was unglued anThis was sectioned off too choppily for me. I know it was supposed to span through different experiences the person went through but it was unglued and basically made each moment not deep enough. There were themes and lessons made that resonate true for the experience of those who are at the heavy spectrum in weight, I should know, but again it didn't feel... genuine... maybe that's the word.
What?! First off, that was amazing and that ending was so choppy but it made me laugh and want to cry all the same, because "Life is Funny" like that.What?! First off, that was amazing and that ending was so choppy but it made me laugh and want to cry all the same, because "Life is Funny" like that. Being able to see where these characters come from and eventually go through what they go through was great. I felt that each character received the amount of time they deserved, and I wasn't even mad when the book/story made you move on.
This was beautifully written and the way that the narrator pulled out the story until the end, not letting the audience know the full extent of his paThis was beautifully written and the way that the narrator pulled out the story until the end, not letting the audience know the full extent of his painful experience that has led him to his dying bed. Ivo is complicated, his life has fallen apart, and he's alone and dying. What this story holds is all of his shattered pieces, and he will only look at he wants to or can at the time. I loved Ivo and his tragic life story was as ordinary but as real as your story or mine.
This story was a lot more complex than I originally anticipated. Not only are the characters dealing with everyday issues, but they both have these coThis story was a lot more complex than I originally anticipated. Not only are the characters dealing with everyday issues, but they both have these complex issues that are molding them in negative ways. Together they begin to navigate the shyness and fear they feel individually, but we can't fix others if we are broken, too.
Sometimes you just want to read a story, be entertained, and not really focus on the believability of certain plot points. That's how I feel about thiSometimes you just want to read a story, be entertained, and not really focus on the believability of certain plot points. That's how I feel about this book. While there were moments that logic wanted to focus on holes, I found the story fast paced and interesting. I wanted to know more about the father, the mother, and what would end up happening at the end. The end left me kind of confused, why reintroduce the boyfriend, why continue on the story and not let readers imagine what happened in the aftermath... also, I don't think she cleaned up her prints nearly enough that she can be the next Dexter...
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