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What Has Become of You by Jan Elizabeth Watson had to be one of the most unique books I read. I really had no idea where the story was going and it took twists and turns that I was not prepared for!
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As I said above, the storyline was unique. I would slightly compare it to Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, but that is kinda stretch.
Stylistically I really enjoyed the author’s writing. It flowed well, was detailed and very smart writing.
I really enjoyed Jensen, she was crazy but real at the same time. I was impressed with how her character developed and how smart she was. I really liked her journal entries.
I have never read The Catcher in the Rye, but after the class in his book was studying it, I really need to.
I like the setting, a smaller town in Maine. It gave the book a really dreary, gloomy feel.
Gripes:
I just could not get really comfortable with the main character Vera. She was pretty complex but I felt like she was unapproachable in and out of the book.
There are almost two story lines going. Vera is trying to write a book about a serial killer from her childhood, but then we jump to the present and talk about killings in Maine. It just never fully connected with Vera’s past. I see why it was there, just felt like filler sometimes.
Quotes:
“See, sometimes I think it’s a fine line between being a writer and being a serial killer. It’s all about creation versus anti-creation. Building versus destroying. They both require a lot of energy, don’t they? The difference between the two vocations might as well be arrived at by a coin toss. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one more likely to keep me out of jail.”
Disclaimer: A complimentary copy of the ebook was provided to me by the author and publisher in exchange of an honest review. The views expressed above are entirely my own and are in, no way, affected by the source of this book.
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As I said above, the storyline was unique. I would slightly compare it to Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, but that is kinda stretch.
Stylistically I really enjoyed the author’s writing. It flowed well, was detailed and very smart writing.
I really enjoyed Jensen, she was crazy but real at the same time. I was impressed with how her character developed and how smart she was. I really liked her journal entries.
I have never read The Catcher in the Rye, but after the class in his book was studying it, I really need to.
I like the setting, a smaller town in Maine. It gave the book a really dreary, gloomy feel.
Gripes:
I just could not get really comfortable with the main character Vera. She was pretty complex but I felt like she was unapproachable in and out of the book.
There are almost two story lines going. Vera is trying to write a book about a serial killer from her childhood, but then we jump to the present and talk about killings in Maine. It just never fully connected with Vera’s past. I see why it was there, just felt like filler sometimes.
Quotes:
“See, sometimes I think it’s a fine line between being a writer and being a serial killer. It’s all about creation versus anti-creation. Building versus destroying. They both require a lot of energy, don’t they? The difference between the two vocations might as well be arrived at by a coin toss. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one more likely to keep me out of jail.”
Disclaimer: A complimentary copy of the ebook was provided to me by the author and publisher in exchange of an honest review. The views expressed above are entirely my own and are in, no way, affected by the source of this book.
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I found out about Miss Mabel’s School for Girls in an email to do a release day post. I love boarding schools, witches, mystery so the book seemed totally up my alley. Plus, the author seemed so cool. I am so glad I bought it, especially because it was only $2.99 on Amazon!
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The storyline was so cool, although there did seem to be some comparing to Harry Potter (which really can’t be helped right?) but once it got going it really stood on its own.
I loved the MC Bianca, she is so strong, brilliant but still young and vulnerable. I loved how well she was written and it makes me so excited for the next book in the series.
The side characters were also really appealing – the teachers, Camille and Leda were awesome. I am excited to see how the girls play out in the rest of the book. Leda’s special talent and Camille trying to figure herself out will definitely have to grow in the second book.
Miss Mabel was an awesome villain (this is a little bit of a spoiler but kinda obvious). She was really well done.
The world-building was unique and I really liked how mortals and the Networks were portrayed.
Gripes:
There was a bit of first book syndrome. It was mostly a lead up for the rest of the series, so that was tough. I really wish the second book was already out so I could start.
The beginning and contest were kinda rushed, I wish that it had a little more build-up and focus. I would have been ok with more pages to really flush out the contest and make it more of the plot for the first book.
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The storyline was so cool, although there did seem to be some comparing to Harry Potter (which really can’t be helped right?) but once it got going it really stood on its own.
I loved the MC Bianca, she is so strong, brilliant but still young and vulnerable. I loved how well she was written and it makes me so excited for the next book in the series.
The side characters were also really appealing – the teachers, Camille and Leda were awesome. I am excited to see how the girls play out in the rest of the book. Leda’s special talent and Camille trying to figure herself out will definitely have to grow in the second book.
Miss Mabel was an awesome villain (this is a little bit of a spoiler but kinda obvious). She was really well done.
The world-building was unique and I really liked how mortals and the Networks were portrayed.
Gripes:
There was a bit of first book syndrome. It was mostly a lead up for the rest of the series, so that was tough. I really wish the second book was already out so I could start.
The beginning and contest were kinda rushed, I wish that it had a little more build-up and focus. I would have been ok with more pages to really flush out the contest and make it more of the plot for the first book.
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If I Stay by Gayle Forman caught my eye on a recent blog post. I have heard amazing things about the books Gayle has written and I am so glad I picked up If I Stay from the audiobook. I listened to the audiobook, which was read by Kirsten Potter and was 5 hours, 4 minutes long.
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This book hits you like a freight train. The family is so cute, starts off sitting happily eating breakfast on a snow day. The hop in the car, happily chatting with each other and then BOOM life changes. Definitely reminds you that every minute of life needs to be lived to the fullest.
I loved the struggle between life and death, being or unbeing. Mia has to decide what she is going to do and how she wants to react to her new situation.
The book goes between past and present, it was so neat to read what it could possibly be like to have an outer-body experience.
I loved Mia, I loved that she felt like she never fit in and I loved her passion for music. I have this bright red hair that no one, even in my extended family has, so it was always a joke that I was the “milkman’s” daughter. Mia felt the same way because she had dark features when her family were all blond.
Mia boyfriend was so cute and now added to my book crush list. He seriously had to jump through hoops to get in to see her. His anquish was so thick, it was so hard not to well up with feels!
Gripes:
To tell you the truth, I really can’t think of any. I think this would have been a really good stand-alone, so I am just really hoping the 2nd book won’t miss up the magic.
Quotes:
“I realize now that dying is easy. It is living that’s hard.”
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This book hits you like a freight train. The family is so cute, starts off sitting happily eating breakfast on a snow day. The hop in the car, happily chatting with each other and then BOOM life changes. Definitely reminds you that every minute of life needs to be lived to the fullest.
I loved the struggle between life and death, being or unbeing. Mia has to decide what she is going to do and how she wants to react to her new situation.
The book goes between past and present, it was so neat to read what it could possibly be like to have an outer-body experience.
I loved Mia, I loved that she felt like she never fit in and I loved her passion for music. I have this bright red hair that no one, even in my extended family has, so it was always a joke that I was the “milkman’s” daughter. Mia felt the same way because she had dark features when her family were all blond.
Mia boyfriend was so cute and now added to my book crush list. He seriously had to jump through hoops to get in to see her. His anquish was so thick, it was so hard not to well up with feels!
Gripes:
To tell you the truth, I really can’t think of any. I think this would have been a really good stand-alone, so I am just really hoping the 2nd book won’t miss up the magic.
Quotes:
“I realize now that dying is easy. It is living that’s hard.”
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The synopsis for Justice Buried was so interested I could not wait to be part of this tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the original storyline.
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I love when books are unique and don’t seem like something you have a read a million times before. There was so astrology and mythology within the story, but it was fresh and new.
The idea of living underground in caves was so captivating. And the culture these citizens had created was so interesting.
I loved how Astrea and Lexan were paired and were given the role of being the next leaders of Asphodel because of when they were born.
There was mystery in the story and it was a quick, enjoyable read. I am definitely going to read the 2nd book in the series, which I believe is still slated to come out later this year.
The safe house was really one of the coolest things for me, I imagined this crazy, hidden tree house on the edge of a mountain and a lake. I so wanted to live there!
Gripes:
Astrea is kinda immature in the beginning. I can totally understand that being forced to be partnered with someone and lead Asphodel would be hard. I just feel like she was a baby at the beginning. I really wanted her to embrace herself and her role earlier on in the book.
There is a love triangle. I really, really liked on of the boys (no spoiler here) so I had a hard time with the story because it was not going where I wanted it to go. I am hoping my wishes will come true in the rest of the series.
Quotes:
I’m not a princess and I don’t want a knight in armor,” I say, my tone a little fiercer than I intended, “I want someone who will stand by my side and help me if I ask for it, but trust me to save myself.”
Disclaimer: A complimentary copy of the ebook was provided to me by the author and publisher in exchange of an honest review. The views expressed above are entirely my own and are in, no way, affected by the source of this book.
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I love when books are unique and don’t seem like something you have a read a million times before. There was so astrology and mythology within the story, but it was fresh and new.
The idea of living underground in caves was so captivating. And the culture these citizens had created was so interesting.
I loved how Astrea and Lexan were paired and were given the role of being the next leaders of Asphodel because of when they were born.
There was mystery in the story and it was a quick, enjoyable read. I am definitely going to read the 2nd book in the series, which I believe is still slated to come out later this year.
The safe house was really one of the coolest things for me, I imagined this crazy, hidden tree house on the edge of a mountain and a lake. I so wanted to live there!
Gripes:
Astrea is kinda immature in the beginning. I can totally understand that being forced to be partnered with someone and lead Asphodel would be hard. I just feel like she was a baby at the beginning. I really wanted her to embrace herself and her role earlier on in the book.
There is a love triangle. I really, really liked on of the boys (no spoiler here) so I had a hard time with the story because it was not going where I wanted it to go. I am hoping my wishes will come true in the rest of the series.
Quotes:
I’m not a princess and I don’t want a knight in armor,” I say, my tone a little fiercer than I intended, “I want someone who will stand by my side and help me if I ask for it, but trust me to save myself.”
Disclaimer: A complimentary copy of the ebook was provided to me by the author and publisher in exchange of an honest review. The views expressed above are entirely my own and are in, no way, affected by the source of this book.
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Since I thoroughly enjoyed The Raven Boys by Maggie Stievfvater, I thought I would give The Scorpio Races a chance. I was really blow away my the imagery in this book and once again loved Maggie’s writing! I listened to the audiobook. It was 12 hours, 9 minutes long read by Steve West and Fiona Hardingham.
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The world-building was so cool, a small town island that has these water horses that come each fall. You could feel like cool, gloomy days on the island and really imagine what the horses and the Scorpio race was like.
I love the MCs – Puck and Sean were probably two of my favorite characters as of late. Puck was so fierce, loyal, strong but vulnerable. I cannot imagine striving under the tragedy her family did. And Sean, so well-written. He was calm, strong and still mysterious.
The ending was so good, so many feels! My heart felt like it was going to burst.
The slow-burn romance was great. It really worked for the story and the environment.
Gripes:
It was a bit slow in some times, it did not at all make me want to stop listening, but I wanted a little more action.
I never really understood why have the races and the appeal of the island over the mainland. I realize leaving your home is not easy, but it just felt like there was this mystery with the island and the races that I wasn’t exactly sure of the draw to do something so dangerous when it was only for money.
Favorite Quote:
“Dori is what mom used to call a ‘strong looking woman,’ which meant from the back she looked like a man and from the front you preferred the back.”
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The world-building was so cool, a small town island that has these water horses that come each fall. You could feel like cool, gloomy days on the island and really imagine what the horses and the Scorpio race was like.
I love the MCs – Puck and Sean were probably two of my favorite characters as of late. Puck was so fierce, loyal, strong but vulnerable. I cannot imagine striving under the tragedy her family did. And Sean, so well-written. He was calm, strong and still mysterious.
The ending was so good, so many feels! My heart felt like it was going to burst.
The slow-burn romance was great. It really worked for the story and the environment.
Gripes:
It was a bit slow in some times, it did not at all make me want to stop listening, but I wanted a little more action.
I never really understood why have the races and the appeal of the island over the mainland. I realize leaving your home is not easy, but it just felt like there was this mystery with the island and the races that I wasn’t exactly sure of the draw to do something so dangerous when it was only for money.
Favorite Quote:
“Dori is what mom used to call a ‘strong looking woman,’ which meant from the back she looked like a man and from the front you preferred the back.”
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I have never read the fairy tale The Princess on the Glass Hill, but I love retellings, so I jumped on the chance to review this book by Michelle Diener.
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I really like Kayla and Rane, both were in a hard place and trying to stay true to themselves, but still put themselves in situations that was not the best choice. I really like the push and pull in their relationship. It was like insta-love but then went backwards to a slow burn.
The magic in the book was very unique, I loved the wild magic and Sooty so much!
The characters were intriguing, I liked the witch and Jasper and the reasons why he wanted the Golden Apple so much.
Gripes:
The story was even-tempered the whole way through. There really wasn't a huge climax that kept me wanting to read. It was enjoyable, but not mind blowing.
I had a really hard time picturing the glass mountain and how the knights were trying to get to the top. I just needed some more detail.
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I really like Kayla and Rane, both were in a hard place and trying to stay true to themselves, but still put themselves in situations that was not the best choice. I really like the push and pull in their relationship. It was like insta-love but then went backwards to a slow burn.
The magic in the book was very unique, I loved the wild magic and Sooty so much!
The characters were intriguing, I liked the witch and Jasper and the reasons why he wanted the Golden Apple so much.
Gripes:
The story was even-tempered the whole way through. There really wasn't a huge climax that kept me wanting to read. It was enjoyable, but not mind blowing.
I had a really hard time picturing the glass mountain and how the knights were trying to get to the top. I just needed some more detail.
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Not going to lie, I love zombies and Alice in Wonderland, so I thought Alice in Zombieland would be right up my alley. Plus the cover is so awesome. On top of all that goodness, it was on sale on Amazon! Score!
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The story was unique and the zombies even more unique. Since there are so many vampire / zombie books in the market right now, I always look for one that will stand out and come up with something unique and new.
I like Ali (Alice) and her story. I could really relate to the way she felt about her father until she knew the truth. It is always hard to have faith in something or someone we cannot see or understand.
I like Cole and his whole gang. They were interested and really kept the story moving.
The book was funny at time, which I always enjoy. A little giggling in a book makes me happy!
I am intrigued where the story is going to go. This book really set up for an intense 2nd book, so I am hoping to fit that into my reading schedule soon.
Gripes:
This is definitely not a Alice in Wonderland retelling. They use the name Alice and a “white rabbit”, which is a cloud. But that is in. I kept waiting for Alice to go into Wonderland and it never happened. I was a little disappointed. If you are looking for an actual retelling, check out Unhinged instead.
There was a lot of parts that were drawn out, I remember thinking a couple times “man this is a long book.” Although by the end I ended up really enjoying it, there was some parts I could have taken out.
Kat was such an odd character for me. In the beginning she was really strong, and then she had a weak, mysterious part. When we were finally told what was wrong with her, I thought it was just extra fluff that was not needed. I am not sure if this is going to come up more in the series, but I just thought it was odd.
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The story was unique and the zombies even more unique. Since there are so many vampire / zombie books in the market right now, I always look for one that will stand out and come up with something unique and new.
I like Ali (Alice) and her story. I could really relate to the way she felt about her father until she knew the truth. It is always hard to have faith in something or someone we cannot see or understand.
I like Cole and his whole gang. They were interested and really kept the story moving.
The book was funny at time, which I always enjoy. A little giggling in a book makes me happy!
I am intrigued where the story is going to go. This book really set up for an intense 2nd book, so I am hoping to fit that into my reading schedule soon.
Gripes:
This is definitely not a Alice in Wonderland retelling. They use the name Alice and a “white rabbit”, which is a cloud. But that is in. I kept waiting for Alice to go into Wonderland and it never happened. I was a little disappointed. If you are looking for an actual retelling, check out Unhinged instead.
There was a lot of parts that were drawn out, I remember thinking a couple times “man this is a long book.” Although by the end I ended up really enjoying it, there was some parts I could have taken out.
Kat was such an odd character for me. In the beginning she was really strong, and then she had a weak, mysterious part. When we were finally told what was wrong with her, I thought it was just extra fluff that was not needed. I am not sure if this is going to come up more in the series, but I just thought it was odd.
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I have always had this think for mythical creatures, they intrigue me and I can’t really pinpoint why. The Bellum Prophecy was such an interesting mix of all things mythical and almost like the prequel Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
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I always like a “new” and “original” vampire book. No more sparkly, sexy vamps – something that stands out from the normal vampire dribble. This book was unique and could stand on its own.
I really like Edyn, I love MC that are not perfect, that make mistakes and sometimes shine without trying. She had a neat background, living with her “aunt” after her parents passed away. She was raised well, but sheltered. She started to have visions as a child and has come to find out that they are real.
Ethan and his whole gang were fun, vampires and paladins fighting souped-up vampires (I saw them like the extreme vamps from Warm Bodies). Along with Edyn’s visions, she also finds out that she was other “powers” she never knew she had.
The setting was cool, travel from a college, to New York City and then to France. I love when books can really transport you.
The world-building was well done. I liked how the human race flowed into the story and how we are intermixed with vampires and never really noticed. Us humans, we are not very perceptive to the world around us ;)
Gripes:
The romance just did not work completely for me. It was a little insta-love. I really probably would not have had any issues with it if they would not have said they were in love after three dates. Please say “I really care about you” or “I like you a lot and want to keep seeing you” or even “I feel like I am falling in love with you.” But I love you, head over heels, completely and forever after three dates is just a little much for me.
I think the POV took a bit of the action away from the book. If it was third person I think we could have a better view of the action and fighting scenes in the book. They just seemed a bit short and lacking with a first person POV.
Disclaimer: A complimentary copy of the ebook was provided to me by the author and publisher in exchange of an honest review. The views expressed above are entirely my own and are in, no way, affected by the source of this book.
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I always like a “new” and “original” vampire book. No more sparkly, sexy vamps – something that stands out from the normal vampire dribble. This book was unique and could stand on its own.
I really like Edyn, I love MC that are not perfect, that make mistakes and sometimes shine without trying. She had a neat background, living with her “aunt” after her parents passed away. She was raised well, but sheltered. She started to have visions as a child and has come to find out that they are real.
Ethan and his whole gang were fun, vampires and paladins fighting souped-up vampires (I saw them like the extreme vamps from Warm Bodies). Along with Edyn’s visions, she also finds out that she was other “powers” she never knew she had.
The setting was cool, travel from a college, to New York City and then to France. I love when books can really transport you.
The world-building was well done. I liked how the human race flowed into the story and how we are intermixed with vampires and never really noticed. Us humans, we are not very perceptive to the world around us ;)
Gripes:
The romance just did not work completely for me. It was a little insta-love. I really probably would not have had any issues with it if they would not have said they were in love after three dates. Please say “I really care about you” or “I like you a lot and want to keep seeing you” or even “I feel like I am falling in love with you.” But I love you, head over heels, completely and forever after three dates is just a little much for me.
I think the POV took a bit of the action away from the book. If it was third person I think we could have a better view of the action and fighting scenes in the book. They just seemed a bit short and lacking with a first person POV.
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Across the Universe has been on my radar for a while, but I never picked it up. I am so glad I decided to listen to the audiobook, it was definitely one of the most intriguing and smartest written YA books I have read in a while. The audiobook was read by Lauren Ambrose and Carlos Santos. It was 10 hours and 13 minutes long. I am excited to continue with the series and see what happens to Godspeed.
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This book really held its own. It was unique, well-written and intriguing. It was so smart and really made you think. It was like Hitler met up with Star Trek.
I really liked both main characters. Let’s start with Amy. She is a teenage girl whose parents are important to the government and are chosen to be frozen to go to space. Amy is sort of given the choice of being frozen with her parents for 300 years. Amy’s dad lets her make a decision for herself, she can either stay on Earth with her aunt and live out her life here, or be frozen and go with her parents to start the “new Earth.”
Elder was such a neat character, he has no family and has known for his entire life that he was chosen to be the next leader of the ship, Godspeed. He has to learn about the ship, being a leader and what happened to Earth that needs to be fixed before starting a new planet.
The ship is massive and really cool, there are multiple levels, it is like a city within a ship. It was such cool world-building!
The people on the ship were very controlled and that was so mind-blowing. This book was definitely dystopian in nature and was one of the most well-done with description of why and how the people “ruined” Earth. Each of the people on Godspeed were multi-raced, the perfect mix of all races to make everyone the same. Everyone had the same hair color, skin color, eye color, ect. Amy comes into play with her fair skin and red hair she stands out so much since everyone else looks the same.
Eldest, the current ruler of the ship is tight lipped, but he has ways to control the population. It was so well-written and you had the desire to keep listening because you really needed to find out why the people on the ship act as they do. I don’t want to give away secrets!
A good dystopian has a leader that is so awful you have to hate them. Eldest was that perfect fit. He choose to lead the people of Godspeed almost like Hitler. He is actually quoted in the book saying that Hitler was a wise man, that there is discord when people look different.
Gripes:
I really thought there would have been a romance, or at least more of one, in the book. There really isn’t even slow burn. The cover has two people almost kissing, so I guess I was surprised when the book ended without. (I am not saying that every YA needs a romance, I just was expecting it with this one)
I enjoyed the book a lot, but there was just not enough feels in the book to make me rate it a 5, it is not a book I swoon over and hold dear to my heart. It was a book that appealed more to my brain.
Favorite Quote:
“Don’t you see?’ Eldest says. I think he’s talking to Elder, not me, but I’m the one he’s looking at. ‘The people of Godspeed have simple needs, simple wants. Give them some sparkly lights and they call it hope. Give them hope and they’ll do anything. They’ll work when they don’t want to. They’ll breed when the ship needs it and they’ll smile the whole time.”
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This book really held its own. It was unique, well-written and intriguing. It was so smart and really made you think. It was like Hitler met up with Star Trek.
I really liked both main characters. Let’s start with Amy. She is a teenage girl whose parents are important to the government and are chosen to be frozen to go to space. Amy is sort of given the choice of being frozen with her parents for 300 years. Amy’s dad lets her make a decision for herself, she can either stay on Earth with her aunt and live out her life here, or be frozen and go with her parents to start the “new Earth.”
Elder was such a neat character, he has no family and has known for his entire life that he was chosen to be the next leader of the ship, Godspeed. He has to learn about the ship, being a leader and what happened to Earth that needs to be fixed before starting a new planet.
The ship is massive and really cool, there are multiple levels, it is like a city within a ship. It was such cool world-building!
The people on the ship were very controlled and that was so mind-blowing. This book was definitely dystopian in nature and was one of the most well-done with description of why and how the people “ruined” Earth. Each of the people on Godspeed were multi-raced, the perfect mix of all races to make everyone the same. Everyone had the same hair color, skin color, eye color, ect. Amy comes into play with her fair skin and red hair she stands out so much since everyone else looks the same.
Eldest, the current ruler of the ship is tight lipped, but he has ways to control the population. It was so well-written and you had the desire to keep listening because you really needed to find out why the people on the ship act as they do. I don’t want to give away secrets!
A good dystopian has a leader that is so awful you have to hate them. Eldest was that perfect fit. He choose to lead the people of Godspeed almost like Hitler. He is actually quoted in the book saying that Hitler was a wise man, that there is discord when people look different.
Gripes:
I really thought there would have been a romance, or at least more of one, in the book. There really isn’t even slow burn. The cover has two people almost kissing, so I guess I was surprised when the book ended without. (I am not saying that every YA needs a romance, I just was expecting it with this one)
I enjoyed the book a lot, but there was just not enough feels in the book to make me rate it a 5, it is not a book I swoon over and hold dear to my heart. It was a book that appealed more to my brain.
Favorite Quote:
“Don’t you see?’ Eldest says. I think he’s talking to Elder, not me, but I’m the one he’s looking at. ‘The people of Godspeed have simple needs, simple wants. Give them some sparkly lights and they call it hope. Give them hope and they’ll do anything. They’ll work when they don’t want to. They’ll breed when the ship needs it and they’ll smile the whole time.”
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Gone Girl had to be one of the craziest books I have ever read. I remember staying up way late to get through the first part and figure out what happened to Amy. When I finished the book, I had to talk about it, had so many angry feels that I wanted to throw my Nook against the wall. The craziest stuck with me. So I had to read more Gillian Flynn! The library had a huge hold list for Dark Places, but after waiting my turn, I finally got the book! The audiobook was 13 hours, 46 minutes long and read by multiple people.
Likes:
This story was so crazy intriguing from the poem at the beginning of the book. We start with hearing the story through Libby’s POV and then transition to other key characters in the book, bouncing back and forth between past and present.
We were given a first-hand view of what life would be like for someone who goes through such a horrible tragedy. It was so hard to listen to how Libby thought of herself, how she acts and feels, how she lives. Even though she choose to act bad sometimes, it was heartbreaking to hear her story.
The side characters in the Kill Group are so crazy that you have to love them. They are weird, passionate and overzealous!
I just felt for Ben. So many feels for Ben. He had the wrong friends, was in the wrong places at the wrong times and it seriously lead to his demise. The story continues to build and all the evidence lines up and you can’t help but just feel so bad for Ben, deep in your gut.
The mystery continues until the last few pages and I could not stop listening. I needed more and more and more. I finished this whole book in 2 days because I could not get enough of it.
Gripes:
I only rated it a four, and I can’t really give you a gripe per say. I guess there was just something that made me love this book, but not so much that it would be a book I would want to reread and talk to everyone I know about it.
**This book is definitely PG-13 with language and sexual content.
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A Flurry of Ponderings
Likes:
This story was so crazy intriguing from the poem at the beginning of the book. We start with hearing the story through Libby’s POV and then transition to other key characters in the book, bouncing back and forth between past and present.
We were given a first-hand view of what life would be like for someone who goes through such a horrible tragedy. It was so hard to listen to how Libby thought of herself, how she acts and feels, how she lives. Even though she choose to act bad sometimes, it was heartbreaking to hear her story.
The side characters in the Kill Group are so crazy that you have to love them. They are weird, passionate and overzealous!
I just felt for Ben. So many feels for Ben. He had the wrong friends, was in the wrong places at the wrong times and it seriously lead to his demise. The story continues to build and all the evidence lines up and you can’t help but just feel so bad for Ben, deep in your gut.
The mystery continues until the last few pages and I could not stop listening. I needed more and more and more. I finished this whole book in 2 days because I could not get enough of it.
Gripes:
I only rated it a four, and I can’t really give you a gripe per say. I guess there was just something that made me love this book, but not so much that it would be a book I would want to reread and talk to everyone I know about it.
**This book is definitely PG-13 with language and sexual content.
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A Flurry of Ponderings