Love, love, love this book. Such a cool idea. I mean, it's creepy. But, it's awesome. Neal Shusterman's brain comes up with creepy but awesome stuff. Love, love, love this book. Such a cool idea. I mean, it's creepy. But, it's awesome. Neal Shusterman's brain comes up with creepy but awesome stuff. That's all I'm going to say....more
I hadn't read the Hunger Games for a long time, so at first, I wasn't sure if this was a prequel or set far in the future. I'd settled on far in the fI hadn't read the Hunger Games for a long time, so at first, I wasn't sure if this was a prequel or set far in the future. I'd settled on far in the future for some reason so a lot of things didn't make sense to me. I liked it though. When I finally figured out who Corio was, it was near the end for some reason, and that made it all the more shocking for me. I thought it was brilliant. If I had gone in knowing it was a prequel, it would have ruined that surprise. Not sure why my mind didn't go there on its own. Guess I was distracted by everything. ...more
I saw the Tom Cruise film before reading the book so that influenced my perception a bit but I think it made me appreciate the book a little more. It'I saw the Tom Cruise film before reading the book so that influenced my perception a bit but I think it made me appreciate the book a little more. It's interesting reading an end of the world book as we battle a pandemic especially when it's a cold bug that saves the world from aliens in the end. Seeing how the people react to apocalyptic threats in film and books is quite chilling and yet I have great hope and faith in mankind, generally. ...more
This was a fun read. If you like danger, magic, spells, villains, twists & turns, this is one you might want to pick up. I'm not going to give away alThis was a fun read. If you like danger, magic, spells, villains, twists & turns, this is one you might want to pick up. I'm not going to give away all the secrets but there are some really juicy ones in here. ;)...more
This one is kind of a Viking/Quest/Zombie mashup. Loved it! If you're a fan of quest books, this one is for you. Love these characters. And if you're This one is kind of a Viking/Quest/Zombie mashup. Loved it! If you're a fan of quest books, this one is for you. Love these characters. And if you're looking for a female warrior who can wield a battle-ax better than the boys, then you definitely need to pick this book up. I'd love to get a prequel of some kind and figure out more about the god and those things that roam the woods....more
This was an interesting take on a real rivalry between two men seeking dinosaur bones in the 19th century. I especially loved the author's notes at thThis was an interesting take on a real rivalry between two men seeking dinosaur bones in the 19th century. I especially loved the author's notes at the end where he talked about the real men he described in the book and how he layered a story based on their lives. ...more
Talk about angst and inner conflict. If you like stories about fallen angels you need to check out this one. You've got the swoon-worthy son of the deTalk about angst and inner conflict. If you like stories about fallen angels you need to check out this one. You've got the swoon-worthy son of the demon of lust who also happens to be a singer in a rock band who falls for the half angel girl he's supposed to corrupt. Love the back story and can't wait to keep reading to see these characters meet their destiny!...more
This is one of my favorite short stories of all time. In fact, there's an entire scene in Tiger's Voyage based on this story where one of my dragons hThis is one of my favorite short stories of all time. In fact, there's an entire scene in Tiger's Voyage based on this story where one of my dragons hunts my two tigers but instead of pretending to cheat by swimming off the island, they actually do swim off the island. If you haven't read this story, I highly recommend it. ...more
This one is unlike anything I've ever read before. I so love Poe. She's so angry and vengeful and powerful and smart and the armor she made to protectThis one is unlike anything I've ever read before. I so love Poe. She's so angry and vengeful and powerful and smart and the armor she made to protect the ship is something she wears herself. You can almost see how sharp and bristly she is as she cuts the people around her. Such an excellent character. Hope there's more coming!...more
I really like the relationship between the heroine and the two young men. The politics at play and how it's mingled into cultural norms is very intereI really like the relationship between the heroine and the two young men. The politics at play and how it's mingled into cultural norms is very interesting. Love the grandfather. He's an amazing character....more
This book had a much different feel than the first. I loved the clown and the harbinger a bit more than I wanted to. The ending was a shocker so be prThis book had a much different feel than the first. I loved the clown and the harbinger a bit more than I wanted to. The ending was a shocker so be prepared. If you're looking for happy feelings you're not going to find them here. This one's dark, dark, dark but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Middle books often are. Just crack your neck, do a few jumping jacks and get your head in a good place before you begin....more
Wow what an ending. I love Adain. Creepy, self-aware computers are my favorite. If you're a sci-fi fan and love YA books, you need to check out this sWow what an ending. I love Adain. Creepy, self-aware computers are my favorite. If you're a sci-fi fan and love YA books, you need to check out this series. ...more
If you love Pirates of the Caribbean, this series is for you. Love the twist on the heroine's parentage and the villain. Also love the hero. He's a swIf you love Pirates of the Caribbean, this series is for you. Love the twist on the heroine's parentage and the villain. Also love the hero. He's a swoonworthy swashbuckler. ;)...more
I loved this book. The only downside I can see is that I don't think it's going to be a series. Hope I'm wrong about that. Amazing characters and battI loved this book. The only downside I can see is that I don't think it's going to be a series. Hope I'm wrong about that. Amazing characters and battle scenes. I can picture it all so clearly in my mind. This one really pulls you in and doesn't let go....more
I really loved how this series ended. Can't recommend this series enough, especially if you're like me and love fantasy and adventure and epic tales. I really loved how this series ended. Can't recommend this series enough, especially if you're like me and love fantasy and adventure and epic tales. This one was awesome. There were some tears but overall you'll really enjoy the story and the characters....more
Going back and forth between the perspectives of the three heroes will keep you on your toes. Terrible dramatic things are happening to all three of tGoing back and forth between the perspectives of the three heroes will keep you on your toes. Terrible dramatic things are happening to all three of them and you'll be on the edge of your seat the whole time. The end will leave you hanging so prepare yourself. You'll be sitting on the top of a rollercoaster looking down at the end. Get ready for the ride....more
One of my favorites this year. I love all of Julie's books but this one checks every box for me. That ending is killer! Just mad at myself for taking One of my favorites this year. I love all of Julie's books but this one checks every box for me. That ending is killer! Just mad at myself for taking so long to read it. Love the hero, love the villainess, love the big guy trying to help, the creepy zombie ghosts, the fact that the girl has fox ears, everything! Great book!...more
I wasn't sure I was going to get to the end. The suspense last right up until the last page. If you're a Maze Runner fan, pick up this duology. All thI wasn't sure I was going to get to the end. The suspense last right up until the last page. If you're a Maze Runner fan, pick up this duology. All those characters feel very real and they'll keep you on the edge of your seat. My favorite scene was at the end so I won't spoil it for you. Did not see any of it coming. Excellent story!...more
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