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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater




The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Summary (by Goodreads):   "There are only two reasons a nonseer would see a spirit on St. Mark's Eve," Neeve said. "Either you're his true love... or you killed him."

It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive. Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them - not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her. His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers that he is a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble.

But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can't entirely explain. He has it all - family money, good looks, devoted friends - but he's looking for much more than that. He is on a quest that has encompassed three other Raven Boys: Adam, the scholarship student who resents all the privilege around him; Ronan, the fierce soul who ranges from anger to despair; and Noah, the taciturn watcher of the four, who notices many things but says very little.

For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She never thought this would be a problem. But now, as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she's not so sure anymore.

From Maggie Stiefvater, the best-selling and acclaimed author of the Shiver trilogy and The Scorpio Races, comes a spellbinding new series where the inevitability of death and the nature of love lead us to a place we've never been before.


I listened to this book which Will Patton (actor) narrated.
WOW. Talk about information overload!! My head is still reeling and trying to capture everything that happened! I will be listening to this book again, and soon.

I was drawn into this immediately and I couldn't let go. Everything, every detail just kept coming and coming. A few times I went back and listened to a few parts when I had to quit listening, just to get my brain caught up again. Blue is such a weird name, I actually wrinkled my nose at it until I got to know her. That is when I felt it fit her. Most of the names of the Characters were so different and unique, which added so much more to their personalities. Of course we can't forget that Blue has "her Raven boys" whose personalities differ from night to day, but are all handsome and attractive in their own ways.

Maggie's writing is amazing. She is a genius when it comes to putting a story together, especially how she plots out each character and makes them so unique and part of the whole picture. She takes the supernatural world and makes it seem so normal, such an every day occurrence that I didn't even seem to notice it really couldn't happen. There are so many twists and turns, mysteries, lies, and shocking truths that unfold. I really enjoyed it. I am excited for the next installment.

Will Patton did a great job with the narration! I love it when famous actors take time to narrate books and Will did an excellent job, especially with the southern accents. I hope he narrates the next book as well!!

Warning:  This book has some bad language including the F word.  Not a book for young teens, in my opinion.  

Here is the book trailer: 




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Sunday, January 27, 2013

Know Me Better #1


Know me better is a new thing I am trying hosted by I'm A Reader Not a Writer . She will post a few questions and I will answer them as best as I can.  

I invite you to answer the questions as well!  I would love to hear about you.
Leave your answers in the comments!  

 
Top 5 songs on your playlist?  Right now I really enjoy Locked out of Heaven by Bruno Mars,  Suit and Tie by Justin Timberlake feat. JayZ,  Paralyzer by Finger Eleven, Dancing Away with My Heart by Lady Antebellum, Sin No Te Hubieras Ido by Mana.  
 
How much time do you spend reading each week? Lets just say it's too much.  I would say 3 to 4 hours total a day. That doesn't count the books I listen to while I am at work.  I usually have a book going at home and one I listen to.  Although I am making a vow to cut back on PURCHASING books... (guilty conscience). 

What is the last thing you Googled? I am horrible at spelling, probably because I learned English grammar along with Spanish growing up so I get confused with rules.. lame excuse, right?  So.. last thing I googled was how to spell shoveled.

Favorite places to travel? I love going back to my hometown in Mexico. It has been over 6 years since I have been, so I think it's time.  I also enjoy going back east to Western New York and Washington DC area where my In-laws live. 

What is your favorite way to spend a rainy day?
READING...DUH!! 

Friday, January 25, 2013

A Guide to the First 105 pages of Unravel Me!

 Second book to Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi 
 
Summary:  tick, tick, tick, tick, tick
it's almost
time for war.

Juliette has escaped to Omega Point. It is a place for people like her—people with gifts—and it is also the headquarters of the rebel resistance.

She's finally free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam. But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch.

Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.

In this exhilarating sequel to Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heart—and Adam's life.

Here is your chance to get a taste of the book that has not been released yet.  The first 105 pages have been released, go read it here

Monday, January 21, 2013

Sweet Evil



Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 Embrace the Forbidden

What if there were teens whose lives literally depended on being bad influences?

This is the reality for sons and daughters of fallen angels.

Tenderhearted Southern girl Anna Whitt was born with the sixth sense to see and feel emotions of other people. She's aware of a struggle within herself, an inexplicable pull toward danger, but Anna, the ultimate good girl, has always had the advantage of her angel side to balance the darkness within. It isn't until she turns sixteen and meets the alluring Kaidan Rowe that she discovers her terrifying heritage and her willpower is put to the test. He's the boy your daddy warned you about. If only someone had warned Anna.

Forced to face her destiny, will Anna embrace her halo or her horns?


I read this book via ebook last summer and enjoyed it. I had the chance to listen to the audio format and felt I had to add another star. I fell in love with this book even more!!

As I have stated before.. I am a HUGE SUCKER for bad-boys, especially ones with good intentions and Kaiden is that and a bag of chips! Who could possibly pass up a mouth-drooling Nephilim bad boy with an English accent? Not me!

Anna. I loved her even though she seemed to come off a little "preachy" at times, but she was sincere in her intentions. A lot of other YA Heroines come off a little bratty, but Anna truly seems genuine in her heart. Sure she a few pout-y moments, but most girls do at age 15. Her best friend Jay is pretty awesome. He keeps to the guy friend agenda and doesn't seem to have the I'm secretly in love with you going on.

Oh Kopano.. The large, mysterious, quiet, do-good-er. Sadly he was a little scarce in the book, but when he was there he was known. I enjoy a man who knows what he wants, doesn't play games and goes after it.

Higgins does a great job building characters, especially the secondary ones. I had no problem getting drawn into them almost as much as Anna and Kaiden. The next book cannot come soon enough!



 

For more Kaiden... be sure to catch these extras on Wendy Higgins Website



Rating: 17+ some language and sexual situations.

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