BOTM #13

As of the 1st November I haven't done my wrap-up post on YouTube but I will be doing one during the weekend so I will leave a link to it on here once I have uploaded it.

So in October I had a great month of reading where nothing I read was rated under 3 stars and even those I loved in parts. So here's the books I read in October:

• The Diviners by Libba Bray ***
• Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins *****
• Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter *****
• Mystic City by Theo Lawrence *** 1/2
• The Paladin Prophecy by Mark Frost ***
• A Soldier's Secret by Marissa Moss ****
• Becoming a Butterfly by Mia Castile ****
• Die For Me by Amy Plum ****

And the book of the month goes too...

 

Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter

This month's book of the month was really hard for me to choose as I had a couple five star ratings and even the four stars could have won any other month but this on. In the end I went for Alice in Zombieland as it was down to the characters which I loved even more than my other books and it had me on more of a roller coaster ride of emotions. I am also not a big fan of zombie books but this book changed that for me. To read my full review click here.

 

So that was my pick did you agree with my choice? or would you have picked a different book? What was your favourite book you read in October?

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #52

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)

 

Mystic City by Theo Lawrence

The Paladin Prophecy by Mark Frost 

 

 

Currently Reading

 

A Soldier's Secret by Marissa Moss

Not my normal kind of book but it's very interesting and I am really enjoying it.

 

 

Reading Next

 

Becoming A Butterfly by Mia Castile

 

Die For Me by Amy Plum

I have had this for awhile now so thought I should read it and I've heard great things about it so I'm looking forward to reading it.

 

 

So that's what I'm planning on reading this week let me know what you're reading or leave me a link to your post and I'll get back to you.

 

 

 

Book Review: The Paladin Prophecy (The Paladin Prophecy #1)

The Paladin Prophecy (The Paladin Prophecy #1) by Mark Frost

 

 

Format: E-ARC

Publishers: Random House

Published: 25th September 2012

Pages: 560

Main Characters: Will

Date Started: 2nd October 2012

Date Finished: 18th October 2012

Rating Given:

 

Blurb from Goodreads:

Will West is careful to live life under the radar. At his parents' insistence, he's made sure to get mediocre grades and to stay in the middle of the pack on his cross-country team. Then Will slips up, accidentally scoring off the charts on a nationwide exam.

Now Will is being courted by an exclusive prep school . . . and is being followed by men driving black sedans. When Will suddenly loses his parents, he must flee to the school. There he begins to explore all that he's capable of--physical and mental feats that should be impossible--and learns that his abilities are connected to a struggle between titanic forces that has lasted for millennia.

Co-creator of the groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks, Mark Frost brings his unique vision to this sophisticated adventure, which combines mystery, heart-pounding action, and the supernatural.
 

I wanted to read this as soon as I saw it on Netgalley as it sounded like an intriguing book and I wasn't wrong.

The cover I was not a big fan of as I didn't get it but now that I have read the book I understand it that bit better. I don't like that there isn't much going on I think it needed something to make the book stand out.

From the moment I started this book there was a lot going on but by the middle it got a little too much so much so I got a little bit lost. Although I did loose my way during the middle of the book it did slow down towards the end which was more like the beginning which I was happy about. This book is a very different book one that I haven't read this kind of story before. Even though this was a unique take on a sci-fi/fantasy genre I just didn't find it believable enough which is a shame as I think books need to be believeable no matter what kind of book it is. The ending also left me guessing as well as wanting more and I can't wait to find out what is going to happen next. I did like that I never knew what was going to happen next and there was a shocking thing that happened at the end that I just didn't see coming.

There was quite a few characters but only one main character who was called Will. Will is a very clever boy but always had to hold back which I think was the reason why it took a little while to warm to his character. The more the book went on the more we found out about him and all these new things he found out about himself made him a stronger person. I didn't find him a believable character like other books that I have read. He was told a list of rules by his parents in which he had memorized and we get to see them and how he uses them in different situations. The only thing about these rules was that they wasn't in any order and we didn't get to see them all but what I didn't know was a list of the rules was at the end of the book which I think should have been at the beginning so that us readers know they where.

Overall there was a lot of thing happening in this book but sometimes it was a bit too much but apart from that it was an intriguing book well worth a read even if it is a bit too long.

It's Monday What are You Reading? #51

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)

 

Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter 

 

I didn't have the best week of reading as it was my Mum's birthday so I had to get her presents as well as spending the day celebrating with her and the rest of my family.

 

 

Currently Reading

 

Mystic City by Theo Lawrence

It's a really confusing start but I'm hoping once things start getting cleared up I'm sure it will pick up.

 

The Paladin Prophecy by Mark Frost

A lot of the time this is a very action packed book but there are times when it's dull.

 

 

Reading Next

 

A Soldier's Secret by Marissa Moss

 

Destine by Katherine Polillo

 

 

 

So that's what I'm planning on reading this week let me know what your reading.

 

 

 

 

Teaser Tuesday #42

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! To find out more about the books click on the picture which will take you to Goodreads.




My teasers:

Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter

Part of his world. What, exactly did that mean? "The first thing I want to know is what those things are. I've asked twice, but you haven't said. so tell me. Teach me. What did we just fight?"
Only a single beat of silence this time. Then he uttered one word. Just one. But that one word forever changed my life, as feared. "Zombies." - Page 175 (ARC Copy so quote may differ to final copy)


I love this book I am hooked! It's one of those books that I just need to read the next chapter before I can put it down and before I knew it I'm nearly finished.

The Paladin Prophecy by Mark Frost

Moments later, the computer turned on. Legs unfolded in back and slowly lifted the machine. The numinous black screen shimmered to life. Legs inching around in almost undetectable increments, the machine shifted until the screen faced the bed.
And it watched Will sleep. - Page 187 (ARC Copy so quote may differ to final copy)


I'm not sure about this book as I like it at times but then there are times I just want to stop reading it. There is loads of things happening which does make the book very intriguing.

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #50

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)

 

The Diviners by Libba Bray 

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins (Review coming soon)

 

 

Currently Reading

 

Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter

 

I only started this yesterday but I am already hooked although very sad which made me nearly cry so I am hoping that it will be a little happier.

 

The Paladin Prophecy by Mark Frost

 

This is a very intriguing book looking forward to seeing what is going to happen next.

 

 

Reading Next

 

Mystic City by Theo Lawrence

 

Only received this last week but i want to read it as it will be coming out at the end of the week so I need to get a review up soon.

 

 

So that's what I'm planning reading this week, let me know what you're reading.

 

 

 

It's Monday What Are You Reading #49

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)

 

Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout 

Yesterday by C.K. Kelly Martin

 

 

Currently Reading

 

The Diviners by Libba Bray

I started this the beginning of last week but it is a huge book so I am still reading it. It has started really slow with nothing much happening but it is slowing picking up.

 

 

Reading Next

 

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

I can't wait to read this book it has had rave reviews so I'm hoping I will love it too.

 

The Paladin Prophecy by Mark Frost

Another long book but hopefully it will be a better book.

 

 

 

So that's what I'm planning on reading this week, let me know what you're all reading.

 

 

 

In My Mailbox #20

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.









This week I got a few books:

Ascend by Amanda Hocking

A huge thank you goes out to St. Martin's Publishers for sending me a review copy of the final part to this trilogy which I am very much looking forward to reading it so I can find out how it all is going to end hope it's good!

Drive By by Jim Carrington

Another huge thank you goes out to Bloomsbury as they sent me this book as I won it I couldn't believe I won it as I never win anything and I never knew I was one of the first 20 I thought I was too late. Looking forward to reading it.

Heist Society by Ally Carter

A huge thank you too Lisa over at goodreads UK swap shop for swapping this book I have been after it for a while now and I am hoping it was well worth the wait!

I got a few books over at netgalley as well which sound good so fingers crossed :)

Hanging By a Thread by Sophie Littlefield

The Paladin Prophecy by Mark Frost

The Stone Girl by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

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