BOTM #7

Here's the books that I read in April 2012:

• Mortal Kiss by Alice Moss
• Gift by Andrea J. Buchanan
• Immortal City by Scott Speer
• Struck by Jennifer Bosworth
• Chosen Ones by Tiffany Truitt
• Endure by Carrie Jones
• Candlewax by C. Bailey Sims
• A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge
• Divergent by Veronica Roth

And the book of the month goes too...

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Another hard month of books to choose from as there was quite a few five star books but in the end the winner could only go to this book. The reason why it had to be this one was because I loved it so much and I couldn't put it down but when I had to put it down I was thinking about it even during my Zumba class!

A very addicting book and I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Divergent was actually finished today so no review at the minute but one will be coming very soon.

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #26

It's Monday What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Journey in which we plan our reading week!
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Finished Reading

(Click on title for review)

Endure by Carrie Jones

Candlewax by C. Bailey Sims (Review coming soon)

Currently Reading

A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge

At the minute I just can't seem to get into this book it's both confusing and slow but I have only read the first 30 pages so I just need to stick it out and maybe it will get better. It probably didn't help that I was reading another book that I was really in to but I have finished that now so I can try and spend some time reading this.

Reading Next

The Immortal Rules by Julia Kagawa

I have heard so many great things about this book so I am looking forward to seeing what all the fuss is about.

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Another book I have only good things it made me very interested in reading it and now I am finally getting around to reading it.

So that's what I am planning on reading this week, what's everyone else reading this week?

Book Review: Endure (Need #4)

Endure (Need #4) by Carrie Jones

(May contain spoilers if you haven't read the series)

Format: Paperback (arc)
Publishers: Bloomsbury
Published: May 2012
Pages: 260
Main Characters: Zara, Astley, Nick, Issie, Cassidy
Date Started: 12th April 2012
Date Finished: 19th April 2012
Rating Given: *****

Blurb from Goodreads:

It’s all-out war (and no-holds-barred romance) in the climactic conclusion to Carrie Jones’s bestselling series.

Zara is at the center of an impending apocalypse. True, she’s successfully rescued Nick from Valhalla, but it simply isn’t enough. Evil pixies are ravaging Bedford, and they need much more than one great warrior; they need an army. Zara isn’t sure what her role is anymore. She’s not just fighting for her friends; she’s also a pixie queen. And to align her team of pixies with the humans she loves will be one of her greatest battles yet. Especially since she can’t even reconcile her growing feelings for her pixie king . . .

Unexpected turns, surprising revelations, and one utterly satisfying romantic finale make Endure a thrilling end to this series of bestsellers.

I have enjoyed reading this series especially the first one which still only received 4 stars from me but the next two went down to 3 stars but when the chance came for me to review the last book I jumped at the chance as it's such a cute read. I need to say a huge thanks to Bloomsbury UK for letting me review this book as they definitley saved the best til last.

I did have all intentions of rating it a 4 star as it was just as good as the first one but halfway through I was completely drawn into Zara's world and found it outshone the rest of the books in this series so it would have been a crime not to rate it a 5 star book.

There was so much happening in this book from the moment it started until the moment it was finishing up, it was action packed! I love a book where things are always happening as it keeps me on the edge of my seat which I think is great when a book can do this not just a film. There was times when I was like that can't be happening and was getting worried about what was going to happen and then there was times when it was very touching and nearly made me cry that's how much I was into this book.

The characters I felt had grown up so much since the first three books which was great to witness especially Zara who at the very beginning of the series could be annoying but in this book she changed her outlook which made her a stronger person. It ws only Nick who annoyed me but that was only at the beginning but I could forgive him of his actions once he explained how he felt. Astley was his charming self but even when the characters wasn't sure I just knew it was a lie. In the end Zara didn't go with the guy I orgianally wanted her with but by the end I just felt that it was the right dessicion and that they trully loved each other no matter what.

Overall a very thrilling, action packed book Carrie Jones did an amazing job on a wonderful ending of this series.

Teaser Tuesday #20

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!




My teasers:

Endure by Carrie Jones

"Get out of the way, Zara," she says.
"But-"
She's holding a gun. A gun! Where did she get a freaking gun?
Austin yells at Issie, "Aim at his head."
Issie says, "Dude! Evil dude! Stop now or I'll shoot."
She looks at me for approval. For a second, I contemplate taking the gun out of her shaking hands. Astley roars in pain as Frank's fist comes at him.
"Astley, get back!" I yell.
And he leaps away, not asking why, just trusting.
And Issie pulls the trigger. - Pages 80 & 81

Loads has been happening and I could have used many quotes but this is one that doesn't give some other things away like the other ones would have.
I am really enjoying this book it seem as though Carrie Jones has saved the best until last.

              Candlewax by C. Bailey Sims

All her life Catherine had hoped to see a fairrier cat. No book, no scroll provided by her tutors had ever examined this legend, much to her frustration, and now-at the worse possible time-she was getting her wish. Only, the cat wasn't about to kill her. Catherine urged the sorrel faster. - Page 10

Only read the first chapter but so far it seems interesting and I am looking forward to seeing how everything plays out.


Both books are ARC copies so therefore subject to change.

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #25

It's Monday What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Journey in which we plan our reading week!
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Finished Reading

(Click on title for review)

Struck by Jennifer Bosworth

Chosen Ones by Tiffany Truitt

Currently Reading

Endure by Carrie Jones

Not that far into it yet but it has started off strong with loads of things happening so I'm just hoping that it continues this way and it could be the best one yet!

Reading Next

Candlewax by C. Bailey Sims

I was meant to start this last week but I had a busy week so I never got around to it but I will definitely start it thins week.

A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge

I received this for a review last week and thought I would try and start it this week as it does sound interesting.

That's what I'm planning on reading this week, what's everyone else reading?

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #24

It's Monday What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Journey in which we plan our reading week!
(Click on images to send you to Goodreads)

Finished Reading

(Click on title for review)

Mortal Kiss by Alice Moss

Gift by Andrea J. Buchanan

Immortal City by Scott Speer

Currently Reading

Struck by Jennifer Bosworth

Not that far into it as of yet but it was a bit of a slow start and now I am getting more and more into it. I just hope this can continue to improve.

Chosen Ones by Tiffany Truitt

Again not that far into this book but it has been confusing to start with. The further I get into it starts making more sense which then leads me to enjoy it.

Reading Next

Endure by Carrie Jones

The final book in this particular series which I am really looking forward to reading so I can finally find out how its all going to end.

Candlewax by C. Bailey Sims

Not sure why I picked this book from netgalley but I'm going to give it a try anyway maybe I will be pleasantly surprised.

 

That's what I am reading this week, what are you planning on reading?

In My Mailbox #23

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I actually went a whole week without requesting anything on Netgalley but I did get some hard copies:

Burn Mark by Laura Powell

I received this as a review copy from the lovely publishers Bloomsbury. It sound really good so I am looking forward to reading it.

Fated by Sarah Alderson

This book I received as a swap which I was so pleased about as it sounds like my kind of book and I also have another of Sarah Alderson books still to read so here's hoping I like her style of writing!

Endure by Carrie Jones

Another book that I received from Bloomsbury (I seem to love their stuff). I have read the others in this series and I believe this is the last in the series so I am looking forward to seeing how it is all going to end.

Immortal City by Scott Speer

This is another book that I received for reviewing but this time by Scholastic which this will be the first time I review a book for them but I have read others by them and loved them so here's hoping I will like this one.

That's my books that was in my mailbox this week what was in yours?

 

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #16

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                                                     Finished Reading
   
                         After Obsession by Carrie Jones & Steven E. Wedel

Not the best book that I have ever read. It was really hard to get into and I didn't like the relationship between the two main characters. Loads of potential but in the end fell a bit flat. To see my review click here.

Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley

I really enjoyed this book as it was beautifully written and this time I loved the characters and the interaction between the two main characters. It was a very descriptive book which did take some getting used to but once I did I fell in love with the book. For my review click here.

Currently Reading

Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan

It started off a bit slow and didn't really understand what was going on or even some of the language used but I have now gotten into it so much so I look forward to reading the next chapter.

Illuminate by Aimee Agresti

Not sure what the story is actually about yet but then again I have only read the first two chapters I do hope something happens soon!

Reading Next

Dark Angel by Eden Maguire

I have had this book sitting on my shelf for quite some time now so I thought I should finally get around to reading it. I just hope I love it as much as the cover!

What are you reading this week?

Book Review: After Obsession

After Obsession by Carrie Jones & Steven E. Wedel

Format: Paperback (arc)
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Published: 13th September 2011
Pages: 307
Main Characters: Aimee, Alan, Courtney
Date Started: 5th February 2012
Date Finished: 9th February 2012
Rating Given: **

Goodreads:
Aimee and Alan have secrets. Both teens have unusual pasts and abilities they prefer to keep hidden. But when they meet each other, in a cold Maine town, they can't stop their secrets from spilling out. Strange things have been happening lately, and they both feel that something-or someone- is haunting them. They're wrong. Despite their unusual history and powers, it's neither Aimee nor Alan who is truly haunted. It's Alan's cousin Courtney who, in a desperate plea to find her missing father, has invited a demon into her life-and into her body. Only together can Aimee and Alan exorcise the ghost. And they have to move quickly, before it devours not just Courtney but everything around her.


Filled with heart-pounding romance, paranormal activity, and rich teen characters to love-and introducing an exciting new YA voice, Steven Wedel-this novel is exactly what Carrie Jones fans have been waiting for. Meet your next obsession.

I had high hopes for this book it sounded like it had such potential but in the end it just fell flat.

This book was a different kind of book for me which wasn't a good experience. I have watched films/TV with the same kind of theme but done better as it was made more creepier which is the main thing that didn't work for me, for example, the bad guy was called 'The River Man' which as you can see is not creepy.

The other thing that fell flat was the romance side of the book with Aimee and Alan it just happened one minute they couldn't go there and then the next minute they was calling each other boyfriend/girlfriend. Aimee was an alright character on her own and especially with her brother just not with Alan. I didn't like the way she understood about the possession yet she still couldn't forgive Blake yet she could Courtney. Alan again was an alright character and very sweet it just didn't work with the chemistry.

One of the side stories was a bit weird as well with a Cheeto that supposedly looked like Marilyn Monroe even though everyone else thought otherwise it was just a random and pointless part of the story.

What I did like about this book was the possession of some of the village it was written really well but I think it could have been taken further. I did like the action towards the end it really kept you on the edge I just wish there was more of this in the whole of the book.

This book is a stand alone book which I was actually very disappointed with because there was still a lot of unanswered questions and with it being a short book it felt very rushed where they could have took there time and made it into a trilogy it could have been so much better that way.

I haven't read many duet authors the ones that I have one the partnerships worked and another partnership never worked for me and this partnership falls in the never worked category.

Overall it wasn't the worst book that I have ever read but it by far wasn't the best.

Teaser Tuesday #10

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!





My Teasers:

After Obsession by Carrie Jones & Steven E. Wedel

"Okay. If Court or anyone hasn't told you already... my mom died a few years ago." She swallows. "She was sick. It was a ... a mental illness. Bi-polar disorder. Everyone says she killed herself."
I'd heard of that. "I'm sorry."
"Afterwards, me and Court and some other friends had a seance in my house because I missed her so much, you know, and I just wanted to see if she was okay. I don't think any of us actually expected it to work or anything, you know? My dreams or 'psychic visions' started for real after that. It got really freaky. I mean, really freaky." - Page 91

I'm not sure about this book it seems ok but it has picked up now that things are happening I just hope it picks up a bit more.

                        Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley

I come out of the bathroom and the first thing I see is Ed. Okay, it was a long shot, but I was half hoping he'd cease to exist while we were gone. I feel a little tingle when he turns but I put it down to the fall I had during my toilet escape. That and the thought of meeting Shadow.
I don't look at him as I slide into his side of the booth. I'm not here for Ed. I'm here for my young and scruffy artist. - Page 45

I started off thinking this wasn't going to be that interesting but by the second chapter I was starting to get addicted to it can't wait to read the rest.


Both quotes may be different to the final copy as both are arc copies

It's Monday What Are You Reading #15

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                                          Finished Reading
                             
                          Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

It took me awhile to finish this book but I still loved reading it and I can't wait to see what is going to happen in the next book! Check my review out here.

The Vanishing Game by Kate Kae Myers

This was a very different genre for me and I loved every bit of it. A review coming soon.

Currently Reading

After Obsession by Carrie Jones & Steven E. Wedel

Only just started the first chapter so I'm not sure what to think just yet but I do think it's going to get very interesting.

Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley

Again I have just started this and my first thought was oh no I'm not going to like this but then I read chapter 2 and it really picked up and I am very much looking forward to see where it goes next.

Reading Next

Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan

Illuminate by Aimee Agresti

Looking forward to reading these books. I have heard so many good things about Glow which has been sitting on my shelf so I thought I better give it a read. I am hoping that Illuminate will be as stunning as the front cover.

What are you reading this week?

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #14

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                             Finished Reading
      
                  Halflings by Heather Burch

I really enjoyed this book although there was times when I thought part of the story was missing. The review will b coming in the next few days.

Currently Reading

Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

I know I have been reading this for a week now but this has nothing to do with the quality as I am really enjoying it, it's just a long book!

The Vanishing Game by Kate Kae Myers

Only just started this but there is already a lot of questions that I am looking forward to find out.

Reading Next

After Obsession by Carrie Jones & Steven E. Wedel

Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley

Looking foward to reding these book I have had them waiting to be read for a while now.

What are you reading this week?

Book Review: Entice (Need #3)

Entice (Need #3) by Carrie Jones

Format: Paperback
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Published: 3rd January 2011
Pages: 264
Main Characters: Zara and Astley
Date Started: 10th December 2011
Date Finished: 15th December 2011
Rating Given: ***

Goodreads:
Zara and Nick are soul mates, meant to be together forever.
But that's not quite how things have worked out.

For starters, well, Nick is dead.
Supposedly, he's been taken to a mythic place for warriors known as Valhalla, so Zara and her friends might be able to get him back. But it's taking time, and meanwhile a group of evil pixies is devastating Bedford, with more teens going missing every day. An all-out war seems imminent, and the good guys need all the warriors they can find. But how to get to Valhalla?

And even if Zara and her friends discover the way, there's that other small problem: Zara's been pixie kissed. When she finds Nick, will he even want to go with her? Especially since she hasn't just turned...she's Astley's queen.

I have read all the book that are out in this particular series and I do find them good but not the best series I have ever read.

I wanted this book because I wanted to find out what was going to happen although I was desperate to read it so I didn't mind not getting to it straight away.

This book was just like the rest in which they drag a bit but in parts it's so thrilling and I can't wait to read the next chapter.

There was a slight difference in this book however, as this one feature's a new male main character Astley. We did meet him in Captivate but he has a more leading role. I do like his character and I also feel sorry for him as you can tell he likes Zara more than what she (thinks) does him. I think we are going to have another love triangle on our hands here in the books to come.

Zara was a little more annoying in this book but I think with the things she has gone through I can forgive her for this but I do hope she gets better in the next one although I have a feeling she could get worse!

I loved the relationship between Dev and Issie it was really sweet but not in a cheesey way and I would love to have seen them in a more leading role than what they had done in this book.

Overall it was a bit slow but towards the end it got so much more entertaining so much so that I am really looking forward to reading the next instalment!

It's Monday What Are You Reading #8

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                                                  Currently Reading

                          The Merchant's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson

I am absolutely loving this re-telling of Beauty and the Beast and I just can't wait to find out what is going to happen next.

Entic by Carrie Jones

Like the rest of the books in this series it's good but not great, although I haven't read that much yet.

Reading Next

Tempest Rising by Tracy Deebs

Hushed by Kelley York

  I am looking forward to reading both of these books as I have heard a lot of good things about them.
What are you reading this week?

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #7

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                                               Currently Reading

                              Darker Still by Leanna Renee Hieber

Sometimes I am hooked with this book but then there are times when I am just plain bored and can't wait to finish it. I am sure it will get better the further into the book I go into once things get explained (hopefully).

Across The Universe by Beth Revis

I haven't read much of this book yet as I am only on page 21 but I am so hooked I just can't wait to read more of this book. I just hope it continues to stay this good or get even better!

Reading Next

The Merchant's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson

I found this on netgalley and liked what it was about so I am hoping that I will like the actual book as well.

Entice by Carrie Jones

This series hasn't been my most favourite but I do enjoy reading them as they can be a quick read and I want to know what is going to happen to the character's next.

What are you reading?

In My Mailbox #6

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme that is hosted by The Story Siren. This is where we show what we have either bought or was given throughout the week gone by.








In my mailbox this week:

• New Beginnings by Rebecca Emin this was a RAK from Rebecca Emin (more on that in the RAK round up)
• Entice by Carrie Jones this was a swap from Lesley over at goodreads UK Swap Shop

What's in your mailbox this week?