Book Review

Title: Wicked (Celestra #4)
Author: Addison Moore
Published: September 15, 2011 by Addison Moore
Pages: Kindle Edition, 228 pages

4/5 STARS

Seventeen year-old, Skyla Messenger is wishing people would just stay dead.

With Chloe back, Skyla finds it difficult to live under her tyranny and threats.

A seemingly innocent misstep in Skyla’s past comes back to haunt her and could end up costing her relationship with Gage.

 

Description: www.goodreads.com

 

 

Review:

   I'm going to keep this review short because after I've read Wicked I lost all my words and I'm rushing to read the next book in the series.

   First I would like to start with the romance in this book. Gage Gage Gage Gage.... Ugh. I hate him, I'm sorry, but I do know that they will not last. Why? I can't tell you. But I just know.

   Second, THE ENDING. Excuse my language to those who do not like to swear, but "What is this fuckery?" I am so confused but I am even more excited to see how this turns out. And because of the ending it just made me love this book.

   P.S. Like I said in my previous review, Marshall just keeps getting better and better.

Book Review

Title: Burn (Celestra #3)
Author: Addison Moore
Published: July 13, 2011 by Amazon Digital Services
Pages: Kindle Edition, 207 pages

3.5/5 STARS

Sixteen year-old, Skyla Messenger is having difficulties with the living and the dead.

With Chloe’s diary in her hands, Skyla embarks into the mind of one of Paragon’s most twisted former residents.

After accidentally kick-starting the faction war, Skyla finds herself in more danger than ever before. So, when Marshall offers her a taste of the gift of knowing, Skyla attempts to use it to alter the outcome of future prophesies.

And now that Skyla’s love life seems to involve one boy too many, she must choose who to be with. If she waits too long, the decision just might be made for her.

 

Description: www.goodreads.com

 

 

Review:

   Things are getting intense! And the ending.... I gasped.

   I am still not of fan of Skyla since she hasn't fixed her problems and had someone else have to do a decision for her (even though I don't think she ended up with the right guy). In this book we also found out everything we needed to know about Chloe and her murder, and I must say I'm pissed off of her role at the very end of the book.

   Putting aside the negative feelings I have, I did like this book. It contained a lot of action and truths that have been unfolded. Another good thing about this book was Marshall. Even though I'm on Logan's team (I hate Gage), I just freaking love Marshall and his character keeps getting better and better.

   With Burn's ending I see that the next book in the Celestra series is going to be great and suspenseful.

Waiting on Wednesday

Title: The Best Night of Your (Pathetic) Life
Author: Tara Altebrando
Release Date: July 5, 2012

An all-day scavenger hunt in the name of eternal small-town glory

With only a week until graduation, there's one last thing Mary and her friends must do together: participate in the Oyster Point High Official Unofficial Senior Week Scavenger Hunt. And Mary is determined to win.

Mary lost her spot at Georgetown to self-professed "it" bully Jake Barbone, and she's not about to lose again. But everyone is racing for the finish line with complicated motives, and the team's all-night adventure becomes all-night drama as shifting alliances, flared tempers, and crushing crushes take over. As the items and points pile up, Mary and her team must reinvent their strategy--and themselves--in order to win.

 

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Quote

“Reading is everything. Reading makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something, learned something, become a better person. Reading makes me smarter. Reading gives me something to talk about later on. Reading is the unbelievably healthy way my attention deficit disorder medicates itself. Reading is escape, and the opposite of escape; it’s a way to make contact with reality after a day of making things up, and it’s a way of making contact with someone else’s imagination after a day that’s all too real. Reading is grist. Reading is bliss.”

—	Nora Ephron

Cover Reveal!

Title: The Indigo Spell
Author: Richelle Mead
Release Date: February 12, 2013

This is the cover of the third book in the Bloodlines series.

No summary is available yet.

Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to random page
• Share two (2) ''teaser'' sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)

Title: Burn
Author: Addison Moore

''Marshall claps his hands and strides into the center of the room in order to get our attention. 'Homecoming is upon us.' He gives a broad smile in my direction. I’ve got dibs on the last dance, Skyla.''

MARSHALL!

                                 

Cover Reveal!

Title: Perfect Scoundrels
Author: Ally Carter
Release Date: February 5, 2013

This is the cover of the third book in the Heist Society series.

Summary

Kat is a girl who is used to getting—or stealing—everything she wants. But telling the truth to the boy she likes? Now that's a cat of a different color.

When Kat's on-again off-again boyfriend, Hale, suddenly inherits his family's billion dollar company, Kat gets a tip-off that the will is a fake. Trapped between a rock and a hard place, how can she tell Hale that he might be living a lie?

Critics and fans alike have fallen for Heist Society (no conning necessary). With more mystery, non-stop action, romance and humor, this third novel in the hit series is just as irresistible.

 

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Book Review

Title: Tremble (Celestra #2)
Author: Addison Moore
Published: May 26, 2011 by Addison Moore
Pages: Kindle Edition, 170 pages

3.5/5 STARS

 

 

TREMBLE is the sequel to ETHEREAL (Celestra Series Book 1)

Sixteen year-old, Skyla Messenger is determined to bring back the dead.

For Skyla, being an angel from the coveted Celestra faction hasn't been easy.

An entire band of wicked angels is after her blood, a Sector is after something far more sinister, and her newfound powers lead her on a quest to save her dead father.

Skyla and her boyfriend Logan try to piece together a plan to take down the Countenance in order to maintain their relationship, but will Skyla's burgeoning feelings for Gage get in the way?

And when Skyla decides to use her powerful blood to change the fate of another deceased soul, just who is going to stop her?

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Review:

   Tremble is the second book in the Celestra series. I liked this book more than the previous one because of one character... Marshall!

       I loooove Marshall although near the end he's proven to be a little crazy, but this is a book so he is forgiven. He's definitely my favorite character in the series, which is not something I can say about Skyla. The girl needs a smack in the face! SPOILER ALERT! ==> I understand that you have to fake date Gage for protection but come on! I don't care that you might have feelings for him but you cannot make him your real boyfriend and still be with (and in love) with Logan and expect it to be the most normal thing in the world. I hate cheaters. wether it's in a relationship or in school. 

   I enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to seeing what the heck is going to happen with the love triangle and my dear Marshall.

 

Book Review

Title: Ethereal (Celestra #1)
Author: Addison Moore
Published: March 26, 2011 by Addison Moore
Pages: Kindle Edition, 162 pages

3/5 STARS

Sixteen-year-old, Skyla Messenger is a dead girl walking.

When her newly remarried mother moves the family to Paragon Island, to a house that is rumored to be haunted, Skyla finds refuge in Logan Oliver, a boy who shares her unique ability to read minds.

Skyla discovers Logan holds the answers to the questions she’s been looking for, but Logan’s reluctance to give her the knowledge she desires leaves her believing Logan has a few secrets of his own.

Skyla’s bloodlines may just be connected to the most powerful angelic beings that roam the earth, and the more she knows, the more danger she seems to be in.

Suddenly an entire faction of earthbound angels wants her dead, at least she still has Logan, or does she?

Description: www.goodreads.com

Review:

   This book was a good read but it wasn't one of my favorites. I thought that the book was really quick. In the first chapter the protagonist, Skyla, moves to a new town and BAM! she has a new best friend. Then a few chapters later she gets a boyfriend. I thought that the story should of at least take some time to develop. But putting that aside I did like the book.

   I always like new and unique versions of stories, which in this case is the story of Nephilim. In this book the Nephilim are divided into groups instead of being all the same. The group that are in charge of the Nephilim are the Countenance and they're the ones who you have to watch out for.

   I love the fact that the romance isn't too lovey dovey like many books and I quite enjoy the scenes with Logan and Skyla. The boy is beautiful and I love when they talk to each other by reading each other's mind. (Talking about both of them reading minds, I laughed at the part when they found out that they both had the same ability.)

   Even though the beginning was fast I did like the book and the ending of it proves that many more things are going to be happening, which means I'm definitely going to read the rest of the Celestra series.
 

Cover Reveal!

Title: The Rising
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Release Date: April 9, 2013

This is the cover of the third book in the Darkness Rising trilogy.

No summary is available yet.

I've decided that everytime I read a quote that has put an impact on me than I will write it on my blog. So shall we start...

Quote

“When adults say, “Teenagers think they are invincible” with that sly, stupid smile on their faces, they don’t know how right they are. We need never be hopeless, because we can never be irreparably broken. We think that we are invincible because we are. We cannot be born, and we cannot die. Like all energy, we can only change shapes and sizes and manifestations. They forget that when they get old. They get scared of losing and failing. But that part of us greater than the sum of our parts cannot begin and cannot end, and so it cannot fail.”

—	John Green (Looking for Alaska)

My final exams are officially over. YAYYY!

Cover Reveal!

Title: Everbound
Author: Brodi Ashton
Release Date: January 22, 2013

This is the cover of the second book in the Everneath series. This has to be one of the prettiest covers I've ever seen.

Summary 

Two months ago, the Tunnels of the underworld came for Nikki Beckett. That night, Nikki's boyfriend, Jack, made the ultimate sacrifice. All Nikki wants is to save Jack before it's too late. All Cole wants is to find his queen - and he thinks Nikki is the one. Both determined, both desperate, Nikki and Cole form a tense alliance, leading them on a dangerous journey to The Heart of The Everneath.

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Waiting on Wednesday

Title: A Fractured Light
Author: Jocelyn Davies
Release Date: September 25, 2012

When she wakes up in unfamiliar surroundings, Skye knows something terrible has happened to her. But it's not until she hears Asher, the dark, rebellious angel she fell in love with, that the memories come flooding back. She tries to put the past behind her, but she knows she'll be forever haunted by the ruthless betrayal that almost took her life.

Skye returns home, but with the knowledge of who she really is, nothing can ever be the same. As she tests the limits of her newfound powers, Skye discovers that she's capable of far more than anyone could have imagined. Both the Order and the Rebellion want her for their side as war between the factions looms. She can't forget the terrifying truth she now knows about the Order, but something holds her back from embracing the Rebellion.

A Fractured Light picks up right after A Beautiful Dark's shocking cliffhanger ending and is perfect for fans of Lauren Kate's Fallen and Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush saga.

 

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Cover Reveal!

Title: Mark of Athena
Author: Rick Riordan
Release Date: October 2, 2012

                                 The cover of the third book in the Heroes of Olympus series.

Summary

In The Son of Neptune, Percy, Hazel, and Frank met in Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Halfblood, and traveled to the land beyond the gods to complete a dangerous quest. The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite them with Jason, Piper, and Leo. But they number only six--who will complete the Prophecy of Seven?
The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land to find the Doors of Death. What exactly are the Doors of Death? Much of the prophesy remains a mystery. . . . With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena promises to be another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan.

 

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Waiting on Wednesday

Title: Days of Blood and Starlight
Author: Laini Taylor
Release Date: November 6, 2012

In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed "Daughter of Smoke and Bone," Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she'll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book to a brand new canvas.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone was declared a "must read" by Entertainment Weekly, was named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon.com, and The New York Times called it "a breath-catching romantic fantasy."

 

Description: www.goodreads.com

Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to random page
• Share two (2) ''teaser'' sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)

Title: A Beautiful Dark
Author: Jocelyn Davies

''Damn it, Asher, I told you not to come into my room anymore.'' (P.232) 

''Then all of a sudden he'd taken two giant steps toward me, and before I knew it, had taken my face into his hands and the rest of me into the darkness of his wings, and he was kissing me and I was kissing him.'' (P.258)

I'm proud to say that I read 122 books so far since September.

Cover Reveal!

Title: Shadows in the Silence
Author: Courtney Allison Moulton
Release Date: January 31, 2013


                               

This is the cover of the third book in the Angelfire series. This series is one of my favorites and this cover is much more prettier than the previous ones.

Summary

In the final battle for Heaven and Earth, Ellie, who has the reincarnated soul of an ancient reaper-slayer, must grapple with her archangel powers to save herself and all of humanity.

 

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Waiting on Wednesday

Title: The Statistical Probabitlity of Love at First Sight
Author: Jennifer E. Smith

 

Who would have guessed that four minutes could change everything?

Today should be one of the worst days of seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan’s life. She’s stuck at JFK, late to her father’s second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon to be step-mother that Hadley’s never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport’s cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he’s British, and he’s in seat 18C. Hadley’s in 18A.

Twists of fate and quirks of timing play out in this thoughtful novel about family connections, second chances and first loves. Set over a 24-hour-period, Hadley and Oliver’s story will make you believe that true love finds you when you’re least expecting it.

 

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Cover Reveal!

Title: Finale
Author: Becca Fitzpatrick
Release Date: October 23, 2012

                                The fourth and last book of one of the best series Hush Hush.

Summary

Fates unfurl in the gripping conclusion to the "New York Times" bestselling Hush, Hush saga.Nora is more certain than ever that she is in love with Patch. Fallen Angel or no, he is the one for her. Her heritage and destiny may mean that they will always be enemies, but there is no turning her back on him. And yet their biggest challenge lies ahead. Can their love survive a seemingly insurmountable divide? The lines are drawn, but it's unclear which sides have been taken. And in the end, will there be enough trust left to rebuild what has been broken?

 

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I would like to apologize in advance:

• if my weekly posts (Teaser Tuesday and Waiting on Wednesday) are posted late at night or not posted at all.
• if I do not post many book reviews.

I'm doing exams for the next 2-3 weeks so that means STUDY STUDY STUDY.

Book Review

Title: Of Poseidon
Author: Anna Banks
Published: May 22, 2012 by Feiwel & Friends         
Pages: Hardcover, 336 pages

 

5/5 STARS

 

Galen, a Syrena prince, searches land for a girl he's heard can communicate with fish. It’s while Emma is on vacation at the beach that she meets Galen. Although their connection is immediate and powerful, Galen's not fully convinced that Emma's the one he's been looking for. That is, until a deadly encounter with a shark proves that Emma and her Gift may be the only thing that can save his kingdom. He needs her help--no matter what the risk.

 

Description: www.goodreads.com

 

 

Review:

   Put a world of merfolk, a prince who is sexy and is used to getting people to listen to him, and a unique girl who would rather die than to follow orders.... annnnd you have a freaking funny and cute book.

   I enjoyed this book the whole time and I could never put it down. I liked how Anna Banks wrote a whole new version of the mermaid's legends.

   The relationship with Galen and Emma was at first infuriating because it took them so long to figure out what the other felt for them. But their relationship between those two is so great and their little bickers are what I loved the most. Another relationship I loved was the one between Toraf and Rayna. Their relationship was definitely rocky at first but with the help of Emma, it turned out freaking great.

   Talking about the help of Emma, the scene where it happens is too funny that I want to share it with everyone... but I can't. ):

   This book was a great read and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fun summer read.

 

Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to random page
• Share two (2) ''teaser'' sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)


Title: Obsidian
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout

I've already read this a few times, but since I just got the paperback version I am re-reading this book.

''You have until 6:30 to be next door, or I'm coming after you. (P.201)''

''I'd glanced back over my shoulder at Daemon, suspecting he was behind the flying backpack, but all he did was smile lazily at me. (P. 221)''