Sunday, March 1, 2015

Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern Review

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Summary: What happens when two people who are meant to be together can't seem to get it right?

Rosie and Alex are destined for each other, and everyone seems to know it but them. Best friends since childhood, they are separated as teenagers when Alex and his family relocate from Dublin to Boston.

Like two ships always passing in the night, Rosie and Alex stay friends, and though years pass, the two remain firmly attached via emails and letters. Heartbroken, they learn to live without each other. But destiny is a funny thing, and in this novel o f several missed opportunities, Rosie and Alex learn that fate isn't quite done with them yet
Non-spoiler Review: When the author says there are several missed opportunities she means a lot. Besides that I think this book is real and down to earth. We don't all get with the love our life in high school and know that he/she is it for you. If you love down to earth romance books you'll love this, not to mention its told completely in letters, IM messages, and emails.

Spoiler Review: This was absolutely amazing to me. I know it took a long time for them to get together but I think it was worth it. This book flies by fast and before you know it it's over. I've also never read a book told in email, letters, and IM messages so that made it even more interesting. If you want something that spans over childhood to adulthood this is a go to book.

Rating: 5 stars

Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout Review

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Summary: Samantha is a stranger in her own life. Until the night she disappeared with her best friend, Cassie, everyone said Sam had it all-popularity, wealth, and a dream boyfriend. 

Sam has resurfaced, but she has no recollection of who she was or what happened to her that night. As she tries to piece together her life from before, she realizes it's one she no longer wants any part of. The old Sam took "mean girl" to a whole new level, and it's clear she and Cassie were more like best enemies. Sam is pretty sure that losing her memories is like winning the lottery. She's getting a second chance at being a better daughter, sister, and friend, and she's falling hard for Carson Ortiz, a boy who has always looked out for her-even if the old Sam treated him like trash. 

But Cassie is still missing, and the facts about what happened to her that night isn't just buried deep inside of Sam's memory-someone else knows, someone who wants to make sure Sam stays quiet. All Sam wants is the truth, and if she can unlock her clouded memories of that fateful night, she can finally move on. But what if not remembering is the only thing keeping Sam alive?

Non-spoiler Review: Can I just start out by saying that Jennifer L. Armentrout blew my mind again. I was reading this at 2 AM (bad idea) and I was so creeped out. There was so much suspense yet she somehow managed to fit character development and romance. I felt bad for Sam that was a large burden to carry. The memory loss affected a lot but I think in the end it helped Sam to be a better person

Spoiler Review: The suspicions I had were ever changing in this book. I didn't know who to blame. It didn't even occur to me that Cassie was writing the notes to herself. At some point almost everyone became a suspect: her brother, her ex-boyfriend, her dad, and her mom. I'm so glad it wasn't Carson though I feel bad that he got blamed for even one second. The fact that she was an unreliable narrator made the story even more interesting. If you like suspense then go read this book. 

Rating: 5 stars

Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr Review

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Summary: Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries.
Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in the mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty - especially if they learn of her Sight - and wishes she were as blind to their presence as other teens.

Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible faeries.
Now faeries are stalking her. One of them, Keenan, who is equal parts terrifying and alluring, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer.

Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention.
But it's too late. Keenan is the Summer King, who has sought his queen for nine centuries. Without her, summer itself will perish. He is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any cost — regardless of her plans or desires.

Suddenly none of the rules that have kept Aislinn safe are working anymore, and everything is on the line: her freedom; her best friend, Seth; her life; everything.

Faery intrigue, mortal love, and the clash of ancient rules and modern expectations swirl together in Melissa Marr's stunning twenty-first-century faery tale.

Non-spoiler review: I really enjoyed this book the idea of faeries in different courts and different seasons. I am so happy with the way the ending turned out. I love Seth and Keenan. I thought this was going to be too cliche but it wasn't it sparked my interest from the beginning. If you like faerie books I really recommend this.

Spoiler Review: I don't know about you guys but I was rooting for Seth for the whole book so I'm happy with the way things turned out. I loved the multiple point of views. It was great to see how everyone was feeling. I know there are going to be issues in the next book that have to do with the dark court so I can't wait to read that.

Rating: 4 stars