Must Read Monday

Must Read Monday is a new meme created by Jenna from Fans of Fiction. This is a fun way to recommend books to other bloggers by using an acrostic puzzle based on the week's theme. It helps bloggers learn more about the book. This week's theme is a favorite romance (any book at all that has a great romance in it).

          heart Wrenched by her betrayal

                    He wrote songs about the pain

                thrEe years have passed since he has seen her

           no woRds have been spoken

          only silEnce

                

                he iS in new york preparing to go on tour

     little does He know that he is about to see her again 

      to get a sEcond chance

              

              one Whole night is all they have

       to rekindlE their love, to resolve the pain

when the morNing comes, they must make a decision

will they stay Together or go their separate ways?

This is the sequel/companion novel to If I Stay by Gayle Forman. I love doing these puzzles! They are so much fun!!

The Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon Semi Review

Book: The Carrier of the Mark
Author: Leigh Fallon
# of Pages: 207 (ebook)
Rating: 1 star

MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

I did not finish this book. I just couldn't. I got about halfway through and just had to stop.

The plot screamed Twilight. The first few chapters in, I noticed some similarities, but as the story continued so did the similarities.

Megan moves to Ireland and goes to a new school. She starts falling for a guy, Adam, who shows no interest in any of the other girls at school. There are all kinds of rumors about his family, etc.

Besides the plot, there are other things that just really annoyed me. Megan and Adam's insta love connection is not only unbelievable but also awkward. Adam reveals to Megan that he has been spying on her and she just accepts it, no questions asked. She didn't even freak out. I honestly don't see someone being that calm after finding out that they were being stalked, even if it was by someone who they had a crush on. And the lines that came out of Adam's mouth were SO cheesy I wanted to hurl. Just thinking about it makes me cringe.

The girl that is supposed to be Megan's friend is a hypocrite. She complains about how Megan is always staring at Adam, but acts the exact same way whenever her crush is around. She even drags Megan around so that she can watch him at his job (more stalking). They don't even seem like real friends, all they do is gossip. It seemed like the girl only stuck by Megan so she could find out what happened between her and Adam.

So, overall, very disappointing.

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The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins

Books: The Hunger Games Series
Author: Suzanne Collins
Rating: 5 stars

I actually liked this series a lot more than I thought I would. Though there were so many people saying how great it was, there were also some who said it was not worth reading. That coupled with what people were saying about how they did not like the ending of Mockingjay made me not want to read the series. But, after much  begging from my mom's friend, I finally caved and agreed to read the books.

These books were awesome! Katniss was an amazing protagonist. She was smart, strong, and resourceful. Both Peeta and Gale were caring loyal friends who did whatever they could to help her. But, I'd have to say I'm Team Peeta. The arenas in which the Hunger Games were played were both very intriguing, especially the one in Catching Fire. And though the beginning of Mockingjay dragged a little, I really liked the ending.

One of the things that really impressed me was the greatness of Catching Fire. Usually the second book in a series is a letdown compared to the first book. But Catching Fire is my favorite of the three books.

I do wish we could have gotten a better idea of what Katniss and Gale's relationship was like in the first book. There are maybe three scenes with Gale before Katniss is sent off to the Capitol. I also wish we knew what happened to Haymitch at the end of the series.

Overall, I really liked this series and am so glad that I finally read it.

Top Ten Books To Read During Halloween

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

1. Carrie by Stephen King

2. Anything by Edgar Allan Poe

3. Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

4. Variant by Robison Wells

5. Witch and Wizard by James Patterson

6. Cujo by Stephen King

7. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

8. Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine

9. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

10. Bag of Bones by Stephen King

Must Read Monday

Must Read Monday is a new meme created by Jenna from Fans of Fiction. This is a fun way to recommend books to other bloggers by using an acrostic puzzle based on the week's theme. It helps bloggers learn more about the book. This week's theme is a favorite paranormal pick.

                        edgar allaN poe references

                   isobel is a chEerleader

                                        Varen is a goth

                    they are pairEd for a school project

                  causing discoRd among isobel's friends
                                 she Meets with varen more and more
and weird things start to Occur
           they get lost in a dReamworld
   and she must help him Escape before it's too late

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Don't Blink by James Patterson

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Scorch Trials by James Dashner

The Death Cure by James Dashner

Top Ten Books Whose Titles or Covers Made Me Buy It

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.


Titles & Covers

Titles

Must Read Monday

Must Read Monday is a new meme created by Jenna from Fans of Fiction. This is a fun way to recommend books to other bloggers by using an acrostic puzzle based on the week's theme. It helps bloggers learn more about the book. This week's theme is a favorite dystopian pick.

                                                Very extreme punishments
                                              pAintball games
                                             suRveillance cameras everywhere
                             avoid detentIon at all costs
                                            no Adults
students divided into three gaNgs
                                                  Trapped inside 12 foot walls

I just read this book and I absolutely loved it!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This meme is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey.     

READ LAST WEEK

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Variant by Robison Wells

CURRENTLY READING

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

NEXT UP IN MY TBR PILE

The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

Ashfall by Mike Mullin

Variant by Robison Wells

Book: Variant
Author: Robison Wells
# of Pages: 373 (Hardcover)
Rating: 5 stars

Benson Fisher is excited about getting a scholarship to Maxfield Academy, but little does he know how much his life is going to change once he arrives at the school. Maxfield Academy is unlike any other school. There are no adults, breaking rules is deadly, and the subjects that are taught are unusual. The students are constantly being watched and no one is permitted to leave the school grounds…ever. The students are split into three groups each of which has certain duties it is required to fulfill. When Benson discovers the school's secret, he knows that he can no longer trust anyone and is determined to escape if it is the last thing he ever does.
                                                                                                         I really enjoyed this book. It drew me in from the first page and I could not put it down. This is a different and thrilling read that will leave you wanting more. It is creepy, dark, and action-packed with an unexpected twist. The ending will leave you with your mouth hanging open. As for Benson, I really liked him. Though he does develop an obsession with escaping from the school, I found myself rooting for him all through the story.
                                                                                                       So, if you haven't bought/read this book yet, you should do so soon. It is the perfect Halloween-ish read.

In My Mailbox

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The Son of Neptune

by Rick Riordan

Remembrance

by Michelle Madow

My Life Undecided

by Jessica Brody

In My Mailbox

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Variant

by Robison Wells

"Waiting On" Wednesday

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating.

Book: Outpost (Razorland #2)
Author: Ann Aguirre
Release Date: September 2012
                                                         Goodreads Summary:
Deuce’s whole world has changed. Now living topside in a community called Salvation, she has a whole new set of problems. Down below, she was considered an adult, and she contributed to the whole. Now, topside, the people of Salvation think she’s a brat in need of training. She hates school, and she doesn’t fit in with the other girls. They’ve spent their lives learning to cook and sew–suitable woman’s work. Deuce only knows how to fight. To make matters worse, Fade keeps her at a distance, and the band of four has broken into fragments.

Stalker presses for a closer relationship, but Deuce sees him as a training partner, and she’s busy trying to find her place in Salvation. She refuses to accept that she’s wrong for being who she is, but tensions rise as she struggles against the status quo. Her feelings for Fade haven’t changed, but he seems not to want her around anymore. Confused and lonely, she starts looking for a way out.

Once she’s free from school for the year, Deuce pursues a chance to serve in the summer patrols–those responsible for making sure the growers and planters can work the fields without danger of Freak attack. It should have been routine, little fighting, but things have been changing on surface, just as they did below ground. The Freaks are smarter. They’re watching. Waiting. Planning. The monsters don’t intend to let Salvation survive, and it will take a girl like Deuce to turn the tide.


What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

Top Ten Book Endings That Left Me With My Mouth Hanging Open

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

1. Delirium by Lauren Oliver

2. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

3. Never Have I Ever by Sara Shepard

4. Nevermore by Kelly Creagh

5. Divergent by Veronica Roth

6. Enclave by Ann Aquirre

7. Wither by Lauren DeStefano

8. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

9. The Passage by Justin Cronin

10. The Gift by James Patterson

In My Mailbox

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The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

by Michelle Hodkin

Reunion

by Jeff Bennington