City of Bones by Cassandra Clare Review

Synopsis: When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder― much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing―not even a smear of blood―to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?

This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know... 

Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end.

Amount of Pages it took to get into the book: 9/483 (hardcover edition)

Non-Spoiler Review: This was a re-read for me. I originally read this book in the 6th grade, recently for my birthday I got the entire Mortal Instruments Box Set. This book is so fun to read. I loved falling in love with the characters again. I loved Jace's sarcasm and just Magnus period, there was one point where I didn't like Clary. Besides that this book was amazing.

Spoiler Review: I loved the characters (Magnus, Jace, and Alec). When Simon turned into a rat I didn't like how bitchy she was being to Isabelle. Besides that I loved this book. I felt bad for Simon and angry at Jace, while I love his sarcasm I hate when he uses it to hide his feelings. I'm excited to continue this series.

Rating: 5 stars

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey Review

Sypnopsis: After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one.

Now, it’s the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scattered Earth’s last survivors. To stay alone is to stay alive, Cassie believes, until she meets Evan Walker.

Beguiling and mysterious, Evan Walker may be Cassie’s only hope for rescuing her brother—or even saving herself. But Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. To give up or to get up.

Amount of Pages it took to get into the book: About 40/457 (Hardcover Edition)

Non-Spoiler Review: This book took a little bit of time to get into it but once I did there was no turning around. This book is addictive. Just to warn you it changes point of view. I loved this book, there is twists and turns and the changing perspectives can be frustrating when one character knows something the other doesn't. There's also action, which involved lots of blood and guns.

Spoiler Review: This book is amazing. I loved Cassie and Evan's relationship. I suspected for a while that he was the silencer and I was right. At first I hated being in Ben's point of view just because I hated Reznik and Vosch, I grew to like it though because I wasnted to see Ringer and Sammy. Now I have to go buy the Infinite Sea so I can see what happened to Evan.

Rating: 5 stars

Unremembered by Jessica Brody Review

Sypnopsis: When Freedom Airlines flight 121 went down over the Pacific Ocean, no one ever expected to find survivors. Which is why the sixteen-year-old girl discovered floating among the wreckage—alive—is making headlines across the globe.Even more strange is that her body is miraculously unharmed and she has no memories of boarding the plane. She has no memories of her life before the crash. She has no memories period. No one knows how she survived. No one knows why she wasn’t on the passenger manifest. And no one can explain why her DNA and fingerprints can’t be found in a single database in the world.Crippled by a world she doesn’t know, plagued by abilities she doesn’t understand, and haunted by a looming threat she can’t remember, Seraphina struggles to piece together her forgotten past and discover who she really is. But with every clue only comes more questions. And she’s running out of time to answer them.Her only hope is a strangely alluring boy who claims to know her from before the crash. Who claims they were in love. But can she really trust him? And will he be able to protect her from the people who have been making her forget?From popular young adult author Jessica Brody, Unremembered is the start of a compelling and suspenseful new sci-fi series, set in a world where science knows no boundaries, memories are manipulated, and true love can never be forgotten.
Non-Spoiler Review: I enjoyed this book. I loved Zen and Seraphina. They're relationship was cute but also very protective of each other. I felt sad in the beginning when Seraphina could'nt remember anything. Overall I think you just have to be in the right mood to read this book. Do Not think that this is contemporary it's not. 

Spoiler Review: First can I start out by saying I did not see that twist. I did not expect time travel to be anywhere in this book. Then when we found out everything just clicked. Secondly, poor Zen she's forgotten him so many times and has to get her to trust him again and again. I loved when she first saw him and got that burning on her forehead which is used as their symbol. The slow developing of all her memories was wonderful, and I loved the idea of going to 1609. This was a really good book that I recommend.

Rating: 3.75

Dorthy Must Die by Danielle Paige Review

Synopsis: I didn't ask for any of this. I didn't ask to be some kind of hero. But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornado—taking you with it—you have no choice but to go along, you know?

Sure, I've read the books. I've seen the movies. I know the song about the rainbow and the happy little blue birds. But I never expected Oz to look like this. To be a place where Good Witches can't be trusted, Wicked Witches may just be the good guys, and winged monkeys can be executed for acts of rebellion. There's still a road of yellow brick—but even that's crumbling.

What happened? Dorothy. They say she found a way to come back to Oz. They say she seized power and the power went to her head. And now no one is safe.

My name is Amy Gumm—and I'm the other girl from Kansas. I've been recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked. I've been trained to fight. And I have a mission: Remove the Tin Woodman's heart. Steal the Scarecrow's brain. Take the Lion's courage. And—Dorothy must die.

Non-Spoiler Review: Overall I enjoyed this book, but I feel that it could've been better. Towards the end noting seemed clear anymore (which can be a good thing). The beginning was a wonderful introduction to the story and the horrors that we're going on in Oz, but the middle was just a lot of training which is why I think the second book will be better.

Spoiler Review: At first when I started reading this book I felt like it was going to be a 5 star book. It starts out great. Instead of retelling the story of "The Wizard of Oz" it tells you what happens after Dorthy saved Oz. I loved the hard truth of the beginning, all these monkeys had cut off their wings to be free, the munchkins having to drill for magic, and oh god the permasmile. When Amy has to fight the temptation of Dorthy's shoes and even Toto was evil. Towards the end the book started to irk me. The part where The Revolutionary Order of The Wicked didn't care about Maude, and Nox telling her that she ruined their entire plan. I don't even know if they really are the good guys anymore. I couldn't even tell if killing Dorthy would be good or not anymore. There was a lot of training in this book, which is why I feel like the second book will be better. Hopefully will get some more action and I hope Nox grows into his own person and isn't blinded by The Revolutionary Order of The Wicked. No one but Ollie is to be trusted.

Rating: 3.75

2015 Bookish Resolutions

1. Post weekly on this blog
2. Post daily on Instagram
3. Start using Twitter and Facebook more
4. Review every single book I read
5. Stop buying books just because they're at bargain price, buy them because you want to read them immediately 
6. Participate in the finish that series challenge
7. Review the books I won in goodreads giveaways

Most Anticipated Releases

These are my most anticipated releases from now till 2015.

Scion ( Supernaturals #3 ) by Kelly Oram   Coming 2015

At least with this book we know it's set to come out around January/Febuary. There is no cover released yet for this book. im stuck waiting for this book for around 2-3 more months. Here is the synopsis for the first book:For small-town rebel Dani Webber magic and monsters are no more real than the Easter Bunny… until the day she accidentally stops time. Dani quickly discovers that not only do supernaturals exist, but she herself is one of them. This is great news for her life-long best friend Russ, who can finally come clean about his own supernatural status and his undying love for her. Before the two can start to enjoy the long overdue relationship, Dani is taken by a powerful council of supernaturals who believe she is the Chosen One destined to save them from extinction.

As if being kidnapped and expected to save the world isn’t bad enough, an ancient prophecy warns of the Chosen One’s dark nature: “Only the truest love will keep her an agent for good.” The council believes they know who this “true love” is and, unfortunately, that person isn’t Russ. The mysterious, powerful and devastatingly handsome Seer is the last person Dani wants in her life, but when she starts having visions of a horrific future, she has no one else to turn to for help.

Soon Dani finds herself torn between two very different boys with two very different opinions of whom she can trust. With the visions getting worse and time running out, Dani is forced to put aside her feelings and work with both the Seer and Russ before an ancient evil is unleashed upon the earth

Remember Jamie Baker ( Jamie Baker #3 ) by Kelly Oram   Coming 2015

There is no set release date on this book besides somewhere in 2015. If you haven't read the first book I'll leave the synopsis here along with the link for the book trailer:An accident that should end in tragedy instead gives seventeen-year-old Jamie Baker a slew of uncontrollable superhuman abilities. To keep her secret safe Jamie socially exiles herself, earning the title of Rocklin High's resident ice queen. But during a supercharged encounter with star quarterback Ryan Miller she literally kisses anonymity goodbye. Now the annoyingly irresistible Ryan will stop at nothing to melt the heart of the ice queen and find out what makes her so special. Unfortunately, Ryan is not the only person on to her secret. Will Jamie learn to contain her unstable powers before being discovered by the media or turned into a government lab rat? More importantly, can she throw Ryan Miller off her trail before falling in love with him?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQLtkV7G6cE

Undeniably Chosen ( Signifigance #5 ) by Shelly Crane   Coming November 2014



I think we all thought this series was over after Independence then we got the novella Consequences and a sneak peak chapter of this book. Personally I'm so glad this book series isn't over I've been hungover on this series since the first time I read it and if you haven't read it what are you doing with your life. Here is the synopsis for the first book: Maggie is a seventeen year old girl who's had a bad year. She was smart and on track, but then her mom left, her dad is depressed, she's graduating - barely - and her boyfriend of almost three years dumped her for a college football scholarship. Lately she thinks life is all about hanging on by a thread and is gripping tight with everything she has.

Then she saves the life of Caleb and instantly knows there's something about him that's intriguing. But things change when they touch, sparks ignite. Literally.

They imprint with each other and she sees their future life together flash before her eyes. She learns that not only is she his soul mate, and can feel his heartbeat in her chest, but there is a whole other world of people with gifts and abilities that she never knew existed. She herself is experiencing supernatural changes unlike anything she's ever felt before and she needs the touch of his skin to survive.

Now, not only has her dad come out of his depression to be a father again, and a pain as well, but Caleb's enemies know he's imprinted and are after Maggie to stop them both from gaining their abilities and take her from him.

Can Caleb save her or will they be forced to live without each other after just finding one another?

The first book is free as an ebook so you have no excuse 


Miss Mayhem (Rebel Belle #2) by Rachel Hawkins coming April 7th 2015

I've recently read the first book and really enjoyed it. So I'm definitely ready for the sequel. If you haven't read the first book here's the synopsis:Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird. She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and lethal fighting instincts. 




Just when life can't get any more disastrously crazy, Harper finds out who she's charged to protect: David Stark, school reporter, subject of a mysterious prophecy and possibly Harper's least favorite person. But things get complicated when Harper starts falling for him--and discovers that David's own fate could very well be to destroy Earth.

Reign (An Unfortunate Fairytale #4) by Chanda Hahn coming November 3 2014

Love this series and this author. You know the drill here's the synopsis of the first book: Mina Grime is unlucky, unpopular and uncoordinated; until she saves her crush's life on a field trip, changing her High School status from loser to hero overnight. But with her new found fame brings misfortune in the form of an old family curse come to light. For Mina is descended from the Brothers Grimm and has inherited all of their unfinished fairy tale business. Which includes trying to outwit a powerful Story from making her it's next fairytale victim. 

To break the fairy tale curse on her family and make these deadly occurrences stop, Mina must finish the tales until the very Grimm end.

Honorable mentions:
P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han

Redeeming Lainey by Kaitln Hoyt

 

 

 

New book by one of my all time favorite authors. This is her first book in physical copy so show some support. I'm really excited for this book which is a mature YA. For teasers about this book go to:

http://kaitlynhoyt.blogspot.com/

 

Her other books:

 

Description:

Large gorgeous men, a hidden race, and a magical secret.

Ryanne Arden was on track to being Stormfield High School’s Valedictorian. Being the shy, quiet studious type, she’s always done her own thing. That all changed when a drunk man decided to get behind the wheel of a car. With the death of her mother, Ryanne is suddenly more alone than she’s ever been. With no friends or family to turn to, a local woman named Jane offers to help Ryanne in her time of need.

With graduation looming ahead of her, eighteen year old Ryanne must get her act together if she wants to get out of the small town of Stormfield, Maine and away from her painful memories.

Meeting the attractive Colton Wagner, changes everything. He awakes something in Ryanne that even she didn’t know she had. Magic. With her life suddenly thrown upside down, Ryanne has been thrust into a world completely unbeknown to her.

Being the only non-mage to ever gain magic, paints a target on Ryanne’s back. She’s the girl the whole mage world has been searching for. It has been prophesized for thousands of years that a young non-mage female would put an end to the chaos created by rogue mages, the Gadramicks. Their manipulative leader, Dravin, will do anything within his power to prevent the prophecy from being fulfilled.

Finding out that she's an intricate part to ending a supernatural war, Ryanne has the weight of all mages on her shoulders. With the help of Colton and his family, along with a healer, a dream-walker, and a loud-mouthed mage, Ryanne sets out on the journey of a lifetime. Can she overcome her insecurities and do what is needed of her or will she lose her identity behind the magic inside of her?

BlackMoon Beginnings is part one in the four-part Prophesized Series.

 

This is my all time favorite series. I read it over and over again. This series is available as an ebook and the first book is free



New Releases: Push and Shove by C.L. Stone and The Silver Siren by Chanda Hahn

I'm not certain which one is the real cover but this is the 6th book in the ghost bird series by C.L. Stone. This is an amazing series though everyone may not like it because of the romance ideas but I have a post on her other series so go check it out. This book comes out June 2nd as an ebook. The first two are available for paperback on amazon.
 The other books in the series:

 

 

 

 

Description:

With an agoraphobic mother and a barely-there father, Sang abhors the isolation keeping her in the shadows. The only thing Sang craves is a fresh start and to be accepted as ordinary by her peers, because for her being different meant being cast out alone. When her family moves to a new school district, Sang infiltrates a group of boys nearly perfect in every way. Grateful for an influence outside of her parents’ negativity, she quickly bonds with the boys, hoping to blend in and learn from them what it means to have a natural relationship with friends. Only the boys have secrets of their own and they’ll do anything to keep her safe from the knowledge of the mysterious Academy that they've sworn allegiance to. Bit by bit, Sang discovers that her friends are far from the normalcy she expected. Will her loyalty change when she's forced to remain in the dark, or will she accept that she's traded one house of secrets for another? Meet Kota, Victor, Silas, Nathan, Gabriel, Luke and North in a story about differences and loyalty, truth and mystery, friendships and heart-throbbing intimacy. The Academy, ever vigilant.

 

This is the third book in the Iron Butterfly series. Its avalible for preorder on ibooks and on amazon as a paperback. I have already pre-ordered it on iBooks though I want the whole series in paperback.
The other books in the series:



 
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Imprisoned, starved and left with no memories, Thalia awakens to find herself at the mercy of an evil cult known as the Septori. Their leader has chosen Thalia as the test subject for a torture device of untold power, designed to change and twist her into something that is neither human nor Denai.

Escaping, Thalia finds an unwilling warrior to protect her and an unlikely Denai to befriend her. After finding a home at the Citadel as a servant, Thalia’s worst nightmare comes to life and she begins to show signs of power. Scared and unable to control her gifts, she tries to hide her past to fit in among the Denai. But the Septori want their latest test subject back and will stop at nothing to retrieve her, dead or alive

 

Imprisoned, starved and left with no memories, Thalia awakens to find herself at the mercy of an evil cult known as the Septori. Their leader has chosen Thalia as the test subject for a torture device of untold power, designed to change and twist her into something that is neither human nor Denai.

Escaping, Thalia finds an unwilling warrior to protect her and an unlikely De