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This book ended on a serious subject matter that wasn't explored with in the novel at all. Never mind the fact that nothing through out this book makes you think this (Not until ten pages before. At that point it wasn't a shock anymore) Though it made the story turn in a new direction it left a bad taste in my mouth. The writing was amazing and the plot had a lot of potential but fell short. I felt like there were chunks of information that where vital to the story were missing or skimmed over. Max only made breif sense through out the whole novel and it isn't until you are close to the end does anything involving him actually add up. It was all really frustrating. Sigh, I was really excited for this one too.
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When I first opened up this book I wasn't planning on giving it a bad review, rating it low or disliking it. I was excited for it actually! But then I began to read and I thought "Oh, this is interesting." and then I started thinking. "No. What?" Quickly from there my dislike grew. Now, I didn't hate Twisted Fate, I loved the idea behind it, and I saw what the author was going at. But, that isn't what you got.
Sydney and Allyson are completely opposite of each other. One is all prep and the other likes to skateboard, misbehave and smoke. Then Graham moves next door. While Allyson is busy falling head over heals for him Sydney knows something is up, but who is going to believe the misbehaved stoner? But Sydney feels like she is going to run out of time and soon uncovers what she believes are dangerous secrets about Graham. Is Graham really who he is made out to be?
I found Allyson to be very childish, and a suck up and Sydney to pretend that she is care free when she real isn't. I felt like a good majority of this book was about how Sydney has so much potential and is just wasting it. Twisted Fate is also told in multiple points of view. Which four of them aren't needed, they just confused me. I can see that the author was trying to build the suspense, but it leads to more confusion and frustration instead. Plus, the point of view changes go from first person to third person. Which is quite annoying.
The author skimmed over a lot of stuff, Graham's camera is such a big part of his life, and he has this whole process set up to receive equipment but it is never talked about. What did he get? What does it look like? When did he start filming? It is a same with a lot of the things. They are brushed upon and that is it, no further detail then that. Because of that there were so many questions that where left unanswered.
The ending was sort of thrilling. I has me reading faster to get a grip of what happened. But then there are questions, and things that still don't add up. There is so much about this book that I need to talk about but I can't because of spoilers, and I don't like putting spoilers in my reviews.
When I first opened up this book I wasn't planning on giving it a bad review, rating it low or disliking it. I was excited for it actually! But then I began to read and I thought "Oh, this is interesting." and then I started thinking. "No. What?" Quickly from there my dislike grew. Now, I didn't hate Twisted Fate, I loved the idea behind it, and I saw what the author was going at. But, that isn't what you got.
Sydney and Allyson are completely opposite of each other. One is all prep and the other likes to skateboard, misbehave and smoke. Then Graham moves next door. While Allyson is busy falling head over heals for him Sydney knows something is up, but who is going to believe the misbehaved stoner? But Sydney feels like she is going to run out of time and soon uncovers what she believes are dangerous secrets about Graham. Is Graham really who he is made out to be?
I found Allyson to be very childish, and a suck up and Sydney to pretend that she is care free when she real isn't. I felt like a good majority of this book was about how Sydney has so much potential and is just wasting it. Twisted Fate is also told in multiple points of view. Which four of them aren't needed, they just confused me. I can see that the author was trying to build the suspense, but it leads to more confusion and frustration instead. Plus, the point of view changes go from first person to third person. Which is quite annoying.
The author skimmed over a lot of stuff, Graham's camera is such a big part of his life, and he has this whole process set up to receive equipment but it is never talked about. What did he get? What does it look like? When did he start filming? It is a same with a lot of the things. They are brushed upon and that is it, no further detail then that. Because of that there were so many questions that where left unanswered.
The ending was sort of thrilling. I has me reading faster to get a grip of what happened. But then there are questions, and things that still don't add up. There is so much about this book that I need to talk about but I can't because of spoilers, and I don't like putting spoilers in my reviews.
The full review can be found at The Book Bratz closer to its release date!
No Parking at the End of Times is a book that is going to make you think. This book made me realize that I am very lucky to have a lot of things and I take for granted. Bryan Bliss created a thought provoking, simply written book about what you would do for the people you love.
I liked Abigail and Aaron's characters, for what they were going through at that time, they were well put together and acted the ways any teenager would: trying to make best of the situation, and shutting it all out. I loved the part where Abigail went out with Jenna and just talked and had a good time, after all she been through she deserved to have a friend in this. The characters were a little lacking, I would have loved to know more about them, but over all they were well written and relatable.
I was so mad on how Brother John just took and took from this family. They were already living in a van, across the country from their home, based on a false promise? vision? Of what I think in my opinion is a con-man. It was refreshing to see religion taking up a huge portion of this book. It isn't really touched upon much.
All in all I really enjoyed No Parking in the End of Times. The book makes you think about life, what you have and most importantly the importance of hope. The ending left me satisfied and content for the characters.
No Parking at the End of Times is a book that is going to make you think. This book made me realize that I am very lucky to have a lot of things and I take for granted. Bryan Bliss created a thought provoking, simply written book about what you would do for the people you love.
I liked Abigail and Aaron's characters, for what they were going through at that time, they were well put together and acted the ways any teenager would: trying to make best of the situation, and shutting it all out. I loved the part where Abigail went out with Jenna and just talked and had a good time, after all she been through she deserved to have a friend in this. The characters were a little lacking, I would have loved to know more about them, but over all they were well written and relatable.
I was so mad on how Brother John just took and took from this family. They were already living in a van, across the country from their home, based on a false promise? vision? Of what I think in my opinion is a con-man. It was refreshing to see religion taking up a huge portion of this book. It isn't really touched upon much.
All in all I really enjoyed No Parking in the End of Times. The book makes you think about life, what you have and most importantly the importance of hope. The ending left me satisfied and content for the characters.
The full review can be found at The Book Bratz!
The Book of Ivy was everything I was hoping it to be and more. I mentioned to my parents that I wanted this book but I didn't expect them to remember and give it to me for Christmas. So, while my siblings where opening their presents I was diving into this dystopian world.
I struggled in the first few chapters because it was slow, which was necessary for the world building. But it quickly picked up. Amy created a dystopian world that was easy to picture as well as an amazing set of characters. The Book of Ivy wasn't you typical dystopian though. It was different, it wasn't a world that is so built up with new technology and evil dictators, but a world like our eerily own.
The characters were exceptionally well done. I loved seeing the growth of the characters from the beginning of the novel to the end. Ivy started out the book as a girl on a mission and all through out it we can see that she begins to question her orders and whether doing what she told is the best choice or not. Bishop was perfect. He is my new book boyfriend. He isn't actually perfect, he has his faults of course. Amy created characters that I was able to fall in love with as I read.
The romance in this book was amazing. I haven't read a book with a slow burn romance in it in a long time. The slow burn with the romance worked well with the story, considering Ivy went into their marriage with the plans on killing him. She never planned on falling in love with Bishop. 0
The Book of Ivy is one of my favorite reads of 2014. (This review was written before New Years!) That is hurts my heart that I have to wait a year for the next book in the series. The cliff hanger was painful, and left me almost in tears for both Ivy and Bishop.
The Book of Ivy was everything I was hoping it to be and more. I mentioned to my parents that I wanted this book but I didn't expect them to remember and give it to me for Christmas. So, while my siblings where opening their presents I was diving into this dystopian world.
I struggled in the first few chapters because it was slow, which was necessary for the world building. But it quickly picked up. Amy created a dystopian world that was easy to picture as well as an amazing set of characters. The Book of Ivy wasn't you typical dystopian though. It was different, it wasn't a world that is so built up with new technology and evil dictators, but a world like our eerily own.
The characters were exceptionally well done. I loved seeing the growth of the characters from the beginning of the novel to the end. Ivy started out the book as a girl on a mission and all through out it we can see that she begins to question her orders and whether doing what she told is the best choice or not. Bishop was perfect. He is my new book boyfriend. He isn't actually perfect, he has his faults of course. Amy created characters that I was able to fall in love with as I read.
The romance in this book was amazing. I haven't read a book with a slow burn romance in it in a long time. The slow burn with the romance worked well with the story, considering Ivy went into their marriage with the plans on killing him. She never planned on falling in love with Bishop. 0
The Book of Ivy is one of my favorite reads of 2014. (This review was written before New Years!) That is hurts my heart that I have to wait a year for the next book in the series. The cliff hanger was painful, and left me almost in tears for both Ivy and Bishop.
The full review can be found at The Book Bratz!
From the summary I expected, tons of romance and actual witchcraft. Instead this book just fell short of what I was expecting. The whole book to me was just...meh. I didn't love it, I didn't hate it but I am still disappointed. I tried.
I struggled to like Avery. She was pushy and rude and just mean at times! I am under the impression that Avery thought she was all that because she was suppose to be the next Roe witch. But in reality she was useless until she would get her powers anyway. Then she acquires the help of a beautiful harpoon by to help her and all she does is tell him was that his magic was terrible and useless. I'm sorry Avery, but I wouldn't have helped you if you treated me like that. She also accidentally collapses the roof of her house in on her sleeping mother and doesn't show a single ounce of remorse. Huh? Okay then.
I expected Tane to walk away from her half the time. Yeah, I knew he was the love interest from the moment he came into the novel but Avery treated him horribly. Then suddenly they are in a relationship! Then I felt like the romance was skimmed on. I expected more romance then was actually handed to you in the novel.
I loved the Roe history, and the island. The Roe magic, how it is activated, where is came from and how it is preformed was interesting to read. I wish it went into more detail though and wasn't all thrown at you at once. There were aspects of Salt and Storm that I loved and then parts that I disliked. Overall though it had an interesting idea and lots of promise, a long with an ending that will leave you with tears in your eyes.
From the summary I expected, tons of romance and actual witchcraft. Instead this book just fell short of what I was expecting. The whole book to me was just...meh. I didn't love it, I didn't hate it but I am still disappointed. I tried.
I struggled to like Avery. She was pushy and rude and just mean at times! I am under the impression that Avery thought she was all that because she was suppose to be the next Roe witch. But in reality she was useless until she would get her powers anyway. Then she acquires the help of a beautiful harpoon by to help her and all she does is tell him was that his magic was terrible and useless. I'm sorry Avery, but I wouldn't have helped you if you treated me like that. She also accidentally collapses the roof of her house in on her sleeping mother and doesn't show a single ounce of remorse. Huh? Okay then.
I expected Tane to walk away from her half the time. Yeah, I knew he was the love interest from the moment he came into the novel but Avery treated him horribly. Then suddenly they are in a relationship! Then I felt like the romance was skimmed on. I expected more romance then was actually handed to you in the novel.
I loved the Roe history, and the island. The Roe magic, how it is activated, where is came from and how it is preformed was interesting to read. I wish it went into more detail though and wasn't all thrown at you at once. There were aspects of Salt and Storm that I loved and then parts that I disliked. Overall though it had an interesting idea and lots of promise, a long with an ending that will leave you with tears in your eyes.
The full review can be found at The Book Bratz closer to its release date!
Save Me had a mix of everything in it, forbidden romance, witch craft, angels, demons, it was such an interesting mix. You would think with all that going on the it would be difficult to follow along with the story and get a grip on it but it isn't. Each element flowed into the Save Me at important points in the plot, bringing the readers attention to the newest issue. Even though at certains moments it doesn't make sense it all ties together in the end with the perfect "oh crap!" moment.
I loved Cara's character, literally the first thing I connected with her about was he addiction to diet soda. Diet soda is my version of coffee and I need it in my life. It was a small detail that stood out to me. I just enjoyed Cara's tone, maybe because she seemed down to earth? Just one thing that bothered me was when Garren suggested that Rachel could have been possessed by a demon and dabbling in witchcraft she was very okay with it. There was no panic, no "demons aren't real," it just seemed to make it a little fake to me. It wasn't a big problem though. In the grand scheme of things it really didn't matter.
Now my boys, David and Garren. I won't lie. I totally shipped Cara with both of them. Even though Garren creeped me out and gave me the chills sometimes, he knew when to say or do the right thing. He understood Cara in a special way that had me hoping for them. But then you have David who saves her from the freezing water, is her teacher (though she didn't know when she started dating him), and is just beautiful! Plus David was so kind and caring and also knew the right thing to say. I think I routed for David more then Garren though. Now, before you start thinking "great this book has a love triangle." It doesn't! Garren and Cara both state from very early on that there is nothing between them but a friendship. But I couldn't help but have a little hope. You can't blame me after all.
My only problem is I wish that there was more detail around the witch craft and demonic possessions. I would have loved to know how Amber became involved in magic. Or how it really worked. But then when demonic possession is talked about you really don't learn that why someone who plays with witchcraft becomes possessed? Why with certain demons? It was the juicy bits that it was missing. That is the only thing I disliked though, other wise I loved Save Me!
I am crossing my fingers that there will be a sequel to Save Me. The ending left me content but I just want more of Cara, David, and Garren. Plus, I really liked Crossback and Bobbi! Honestly, half the book I was convinced that Garren was really Crossback and he was able to shapshift. He just knew things about Cara that no one knew. It was weird but, I was totally wrong. I loved the whales in this story.
Save Me had a mix of everything in it, forbidden romance, witch craft, angels, demons, it was such an interesting mix. You would think with all that going on the it would be difficult to follow along with the story and get a grip on it but it isn't. Each element flowed into the Save Me at important points in the plot, bringing the readers attention to the newest issue. Even though at certains moments it doesn't make sense it all ties together in the end with the perfect "oh crap!" moment.
I loved Cara's character, literally the first thing I connected with her about was he addiction to diet soda. Diet soda is my version of coffee and I need it in my life. It was a small detail that stood out to me. I just enjoyed Cara's tone, maybe because she seemed down to earth? Just one thing that bothered me was when Garren suggested that Rachel could have been possessed by a demon and dabbling in witchcraft she was very okay with it. There was no panic, no "demons aren't real," it just seemed to make it a little fake to me. It wasn't a big problem though. In the grand scheme of things it really didn't matter.
Now my boys, David and Garren. I won't lie. I totally shipped Cara with both of them. Even though Garren creeped me out and gave me the chills sometimes, he knew when to say or do the right thing. He understood Cara in a special way that had me hoping for them. But then you have David who saves her from the freezing water, is her teacher (though she didn't know when she started dating him), and is just beautiful! Plus David was so kind and caring and also knew the right thing to say. I think I routed for David more then Garren though. Now, before you start thinking "great this book has a love triangle." It doesn't! Garren and Cara both state from very early on that there is nothing between them but a friendship. But I couldn't help but have a little hope. You can't blame me after all.
My only problem is I wish that there was more detail around the witch craft and demonic possessions. I would have loved to know how Amber became involved in magic. Or how it really worked. But then when demonic possession is talked about you really don't learn that why someone who plays with witchcraft becomes possessed? Why with certain demons? It was the juicy bits that it was missing. That is the only thing I disliked though, other wise I loved Save Me!
I am crossing my fingers that there will be a sequel to Save Me. The ending left me content but I just want more of Cara, David, and Garren. Plus, I really liked Crossback and Bobbi! Honestly, half the book I was convinced that Garren was really Crossback and he was able to shapshift. He just knew things about Cara that no one knew. It was weird but, I was totally wrong. I loved the whales in this story.
