Month: March 2018
Short synopsis: Time is a currency, Jules returns to the childhood estate that she and her father fled to try to save her father's life. Initial Thoughts: This felt like that movie In Time to me, just set in the past instead of the future. This book is also the reason I added predictability to … Continue reading Review: Everless by Sara Holland
Short Synopsis: Snow White re-telling Initial Thoughts: This was a new take on Snow White, and while the story was original, the characters left me wanting more. Characters: 3 – This was one of the weaker aspects of the book for me, I had trouble connecting with any of the characters in the books Plot: … Continue reading Review: Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust
Short Synopsis: Odessa is one of Karthia's master necromancers, who basically ends up fighting Zombies Initial Thoughts: thisclose to a Did Not Finish. Characters: 3 – So loved Volaris, a mean a cute nerdy girl who invents things, whats not to love? Odessa on the other hand, well I had some issues with her. Plot: 2 … Continue reading Review: Reign of the Fallen by Sarah Glen Marsh
Short Synopsis: When members of Sornia's "family" are killed, she must find the truth before there are any more deaths. Initial Thoughts: VERY original. Characters were great and the plot had some surprises Characters: 4 – The characters were great. You could tell that there was a lot of thought put into to each character. They … Continue reading Review: Daughter of the Buring City by Amanda Foody
Short Synopsis: Rumplestiltskin re-telling Initial Thoughts: Finally! Everything that bugs me about YA relationships solved in one book! Characters: 4 – Ari, how I love you! You took charge when necessary, but you also knew when to accept help! Plot: 3 – The plot was good. I would have liked it to move along a little faster. … Continue reading Review: The Wish Granter by C.J. RedWine
So this is a book of short stories, so I am going to change it up a little bit. Also, full disclosure, at this point Ms. Meyer can do no wrong in my eyes, so get ready for a gush fest! There are nine stories total, seven are prequels to the Lunar Chronicles, basically one … Continue reading Review: Stars Above by Marissa Meyer
Short Synopsis: Serial Killer stalks small Nebraska town Initial Thoughts: I was glad I was not reading this while home alone. Characters: 3 - So the characters were decent, but I didn’t really care about them. Plot: 3 - The plot was okay. I did take issue with ending/killer reveal. But leading up to that … Continue reading Review: There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins
Short Synopsis: Humans with Superpowers, some are “good” and some are “bad” Initial Thoughts: I love Marissa Meyer’s work, but this one may be the best yet. Also, the whole time I was thinking about the Reckoners series. Characters: 5 - I really loved Nova. I love that she is complex. Often, especially in YA … Continue reading Review: Renegades by Marissa Meyer
Short Synopsis: Human girl lives in Faerie, they don’t like her. Also political intrigue. Initial Thoughts: A different take from the typical Faerie books. Characters: 4 – LOVED Jude. She is pretty much a badass, and just yes! Also, Vivi is no-nonsense. The other supporting characters were great as well, if slightly underdeveloped. Plot: 4 – Very enjoyable plot! … Continue reading Review: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black