This is a great, very unique and different book! I really enjoyed it a lot!
Starters is in a Dystopian were the U.S was infected by a Spore War. Only the young and the elderly were able to get vaccinated before the spores were launched, and all the ages in between died because they were not vaccinated. Now, the young, if they don't have any eldery relatives left, must fend for themselves while the elders live in style.
The only thing the elders don't have are young, able bodies. But technology has made it so that the elders can "rent" out a younger body, for a large price. Callie, is in desperate need of the money. She needs a safe and reliable shelter over her head for her and her sick brother. The only way she can find to make that money is to rent out her body to an elder. But then, when she rents her body things become complicated and Callie gets twisted up in a very dangerous situation!
There are a lot of twists I didn't see coming. The storyline is very unique and really gets you wondering. At the end, I felt like I had to read it again just to grasp what was going on the entire time! It does leave you at quite a big cliff hanger but it says the next book is coming out this winter, so that isn't a very long wait.
If you liked Fever and Wither, or even the Uglies series, you will like this book.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins
Spell Bound leave off where Demon Glass ends. Which is: Sophie's dad just got the removal and is locked up in a cell with Archer in Thorne Abbey, which is on fire with a demon on the loose. Cal sent Sophie to the Itineris to find her mom with the Brannicks and he went to rescue her dad and Archer. Sophie powers are locked inside her unable to use them and Jenna is missing. So a lot was happening when the last book ended.
Everything that happens at the end of Demon Glass gets resolved pretty early in Spell Bound so you are not wondering what happened? the entire novel. A lot more of Sophie's family history gets known too. It is one thing after another in this book and you really get to know the characters better in this book.
The one thing I didn't like too much was the lover's triangle. It seems in a lot of young adult books there is a lover's triangle. The author might do this to maybe make the story more interesting but I just found it annoying and takes away from all the other great stuff happening in the book.
This is a very funny read, especially with both Sophie and Archers sarcastic comments. Great new characters and a bunch of exciting scenes that makes you not want to put the book down. At the end of the book everything gets resolved since it is the final book in the series.
Everything that happens at the end of Demon Glass gets resolved pretty early in Spell Bound so you are not wondering what happened? the entire novel. A lot more of Sophie's family history gets known too. It is one thing after another in this book and you really get to know the characters better in this book.
The one thing I didn't like too much was the lover's triangle. It seems in a lot of young adult books there is a lover's triangle. The author might do this to maybe make the story more interesting but I just found it annoying and takes away from all the other great stuff happening in the book.
This is a very funny read, especially with both Sophie and Archers sarcastic comments. Great new characters and a bunch of exciting scenes that makes you not want to put the book down. At the end of the book everything gets resolved since it is the final book in the series.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Reread of Demon Glass and Hex Hall
Just finished reading both Demon Glass and Hex Hall to get ready for the next book in the series Spell Bound
Monday, March 5, 2012
Fever by Lauren Destefano
Rhine went from one nightmare to another. From being a wife in the book
Wither, to the life in the scarlet district in the hands of crazy Madame
and on the run from Housemaster Vaughn in this book. This book is much
more dark than the first. The first one hints at the darkness but is
hidden by the luxuries of the mansion. This one, it is up close and
personal.
I think I like Wither better than this one. Wither had much more detail and a lot of interesting things that went on. In Fever, Rhine is in and out of consciousness a lot and you really don't get as much detail. You do get to learn a little bit more about Rhine's past in this one. Also, things that were left unanswered in the first book are answered in this book, like some of the things that happened to Jenna that she wouldn't tell Rhine. You also get to know Gabriel more in this book.
There are new characters and new locations. Instead of being in a mansion the entire time, Rhine is on the run and goes from a Scarlet district carnival, and a couple other places. Each place you get to see Gabriel a little differently.
The book ends making you want more, you want to know what is the next step in Rhines life. What is going to happen to her. Is she going to have a happy ending? She certainly doesn't have it in this one but I have a feeling she will get it in the next book!
I think I like Wither better than this one. Wither had much more detail and a lot of interesting things that went on. In Fever, Rhine is in and out of consciousness a lot and you really don't get as much detail. You do get to learn a little bit more about Rhine's past in this one. Also, things that were left unanswered in the first book are answered in this book, like some of the things that happened to Jenna that she wouldn't tell Rhine. You also get to know Gabriel more in this book.
There are new characters and new locations. Instead of being in a mansion the entire time, Rhine is on the run and goes from a Scarlet district carnival, and a couple other places. Each place you get to see Gabriel a little differently.
The book ends making you want more, you want to know what is the next step in Rhines life. What is going to happen to her. Is she going to have a happy ending? She certainly doesn't have it in this one but I have a feeling she will get it in the next book!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Reread of Wither by Lauren Destefano
Just getting ready for Fever the second book of The Chemical Garden Trilogy.
Here is my review of Wither from last year:
In a world where the females live to the age of 20 and males the age of 25 life is dangerous. Especially for young females where there next turn on a street could lead to a group of gatherers ready to kidnap and either murder, sell them into prostitution, or make them a bride. Rhine has just been kidnapped and now she is to become one of Linden Ashby's wives.
At a glance, the estate that Rhine has been sold to as a wife seem safe, maybe even better than the outside world. One of the other wives, Cecily, was an orphan and the outcome of being married off is way better than where is was. The wives get whatever they ask for and are treated as good as can be expected being locked inside of a mansion...but if you dig deeper you will see it isn't exactly as it seems to be. All Rhine wants is to escape back to her old life back with her twin brother, but if she isn't careful she could become one of housemaster Vaughns science projects.
I have been reading so many books lately of the main characters that fall in love in a day and will then do anything for this person. This book is not like that, and I find it refreshing. The love story is subtly taking form in this book and doesn't even really reach a solid form even at the end of the book. I like that, it seems more realistic in a way. And, it gives you more to look forward to in the next book of the trilogy.
Another thing wonderful about this book is each character is completely different and have unique personalities that are described well. You really get a sense of who Rhine, Jenna and Cecily are. All three completely different from each other. As well as the other characters, each shine in their own way. I am looking forward to the next one!
Here is my review of Wither from last year:
In a world where the females live to the age of 20 and males the age of 25 life is dangerous. Especially for young females where there next turn on a street could lead to a group of gatherers ready to kidnap and either murder, sell them into prostitution, or make them a bride. Rhine has just been kidnapped and now she is to become one of Linden Ashby's wives.
At a glance, the estate that Rhine has been sold to as a wife seem safe, maybe even better than the outside world. One of the other wives, Cecily, was an orphan and the outcome of being married off is way better than where is was. The wives get whatever they ask for and are treated as good as can be expected being locked inside of a mansion...but if you dig deeper you will see it isn't exactly as it seems to be. All Rhine wants is to escape back to her old life back with her twin brother, but if she isn't careful she could become one of housemaster Vaughns science projects.
I have been reading so many books lately of the main characters that fall in love in a day and will then do anything for this person. This book is not like that, and I find it refreshing. The love story is subtly taking form in this book and doesn't even really reach a solid form even at the end of the book. I like that, it seems more realistic in a way. And, it gives you more to look forward to in the next book of the trilogy.
Another thing wonderful about this book is each character is completely different and have unique personalities that are described well. You really get a sense of who Rhine, Jenna and Cecily are. All three completely different from each other. As well as the other characters, each shine in their own way. I am looking forward to the next one!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Touch of Power by Maria V Snyder
I have read all of Maria V. Snyder books, so when I heard she had another series coming out I instantly wanted to read it. If you have read her Study Series and Glass Series this one has the same kind of feel to it. It is a completely new world but there is still Magic involved.
The book starts off with action right away. Avry has been on the run for three years. Being a Healer is like being a criminal after the plague ran rampant and healers were accused of starting the plague. But, Avry has a soft spot for children, and when she heals a sick child, the parents report her to the authorities and unable to escape them this time she is imprisoned. But she isn't there for long. Being the only healer left makes Arvy a very high commodity.
Great story, lots of action. I must say though some of the characters do remind me of the characters in the Study series and the storyline does follow a bit like Poison Study especially the romance I believe. Avry is a lot like Yelena and Kerrick is a lot like Valek. And even Loren and Quain are a lot like Janco and Ari. But the story still has it's unique spots and unique aspects like the death and peace lily.
Even though it is 400 pages it is a very easy read and I had a hard time putting it down. I loved the characters. I loved Belen who is nicknamed Poppa bear. Every character has their own personalities and also hardships. With a plague, everyone has lost someone and you really get to feel for them. Sometimes I knew what was coming, other times I was surprised.
The book starts off with action right away. Avry has been on the run for three years. Being a Healer is like being a criminal after the plague ran rampant and healers were accused of starting the plague. But, Avry has a soft spot for children, and when she heals a sick child, the parents report her to the authorities and unable to escape them this time she is imprisoned. But she isn't there for long. Being the only healer left makes Arvy a very high commodity.
Great story, lots of action. I must say though some of the characters do remind me of the characters in the Study series and the storyline does follow a bit like Poison Study especially the romance I believe. Avry is a lot like Yelena and Kerrick is a lot like Valek. And even Loren and Quain are a lot like Janco and Ari. But the story still has it's unique spots and unique aspects like the death and peace lily.
Even though it is 400 pages it is a very easy read and I had a hard time putting it down. I loved the characters. I loved Belen who is nicknamed Poppa bear. Every character has their own personalities and also hardships. With a plague, everyone has lost someone and you really get to feel for them. Sometimes I knew what was coming, other times I was surprised.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Illuminate by Aimee Agresti
3 out of 5 stars
After finishing this book, I am not sure how I feel about it. Like others have said, the book does start out pretty slow, and not until you are halfway through the book you really get to finding out exactly what this book is about. The book does have a lot of good Al Capone references, which is interesting.
The book is about a girl who is in High School. She gets excellent grades, but at the same time pretty invisible to the rest of her class. Then, one day she is given the chance, and two other of her class mates Lance and Dante, to take the rest of the year off of school and intern at a luxurious hotel that is about to reopen to the public. She is told an internship like that could help her be seen and get into any college she wants, so she dutiful accepts the position.
Once she is at the hotel, not everything is what it seems. The people who work there are mysteriously beautiful but at the same time a little different. There is a mysterious book, and mysterious task. Everything slowly comes together as Haven and Lance try to figure out what exactly is happening in this hotel.
At times the dialogue can be a bit cheesy, but the adventures in the end keep the book entertaining. The end leaves you hanging for a second book.
This is very much a young adult book. There is a romance in this book, very slow going and cute. It is very unlike other books I have read recently. The romance, and the storyline is very fresh and interesting. I didn't love or hate this book it was an okay read.
After finishing this book, I am not sure how I feel about it. Like others have said, the book does start out pretty slow, and not until you are halfway through the book you really get to finding out exactly what this book is about. The book does have a lot of good Al Capone references, which is interesting.
The book is about a girl who is in High School. She gets excellent grades, but at the same time pretty invisible to the rest of her class. Then, one day she is given the chance, and two other of her class mates Lance and Dante, to take the rest of the year off of school and intern at a luxurious hotel that is about to reopen to the public. She is told an internship like that could help her be seen and get into any college she wants, so she dutiful accepts the position.
Once she is at the hotel, not everything is what it seems. The people who work there are mysteriously beautiful but at the same time a little different. There is a mysterious book, and mysterious task. Everything slowly comes together as Haven and Lance try to figure out what exactly is happening in this hotel.
At times the dialogue can be a bit cheesy, but the adventures in the end keep the book entertaining. The end leaves you hanging for a second book.
This is very much a young adult book. There is a romance in this book, very slow going and cute. It is very unlike other books I have read recently. The romance, and the storyline is very fresh and interesting. I didn't love or hate this book it was an okay read.
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