Illuminae

Rating: 5/5
Summary: (x)
My Thoughts:
At first I was unsure of this book because of the format the book was written in. It is a combination  of word docs, illustrations and texts. The format works really well for the story and it  made the story interesting. I cannot wait to start the next book. I cannot say enough about this book.

Plot:
The plot was well written and very gripping. It was really good and full of action. I could not put this book down and it kept bringing me in. The plot and the format of the book worked so well together. The format made the plot come to life.

Characters:
The main character, Kady, is well written and a very interesting character. I loved her voice and how she told the story. Ezra was also a good character also. The other supporting characters were good as well.

Wait for Me by Caroline Leech

Rating: 5/5

Summary: (x)

My thoughts:
I picked this up by chance at the library and it was worth the chance. The plot and the characters were really well written and I could not get enough of this book. On top of all that it is set in WWII which I love to read about. This was a really good book I want to read again.
Plot:
The plot was well written and I could not put it down. There was so much to the plot that made it interesting. The ending was kind of predictable but it was good.
Characters:
Lona was a character that grew on me. At first I did not like her but she became more fleshed out as a character I liked her. Paul was also interesting because of his views.

Long Way Home by Katie McGarry

Rating: 5/5

Summary: (x)

My Thoughts:
First and foremost I am back after my hiatus. This book was so good and I could not put it down. Her books never bore me or make me skim through them. I loved Violet and Chevy they were really well written characters. I was very excited for this book and it did not disappoint.

Plot:
The plot continued where the second book left off and it was very fast paced. The plot was well written and did not seem dragged out. The twists and turns in the book added to the greatness of the book.

Characters:
Violet and Chevy were well written and I liked the dual narrative. They added to the story and made  it better. I liked that the character from the other were present in the novel.

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

Rating:5/5

Summary (x)

My Thoughts:
This is one of the best books I have read. It was a page turner. I could not put it down and it left me wanting more. The plot was very interesting and made the story so much more interesting. I loved the characters and how they interacted. Everyone should read this book. I cannot say enough good things about this book. The movie looks so good and I cannot wait to see it.
Plot:
It was very fast paced and had a great plot. It was engrossing and so interesting to read. The fact she was allergic to everything and had to stay in her house made it an interesting setting.
Characters:
The  characters also made the story and were so so good. Madeline was a very well written character with a good voice. Olly was also an interesting and fun addition to the story .

Top 16 books of 2016

Here are the best books of 2016

1.
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
2.
A Torch against the night by Sabaa Tahir
3.
A Company of Heroes by Marcus Brotherton
4.
The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkowski
5.
Under the Lights by Abbi Glines
6.
Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson
7.
Citizen Soldiers by Stephen E. Ambrose
8.
Walk the Edge by Katie McGarry
9.
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
10.
Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs
11.
Helmet for my Pillow by Robert Leckie
12.
Red Blood,  Black Sand   by Chuck Tatum
13.
All Quiet on the Western Front
14.
Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines
15.
Built by Jay Crownover
16.
Charged by Jay Crownover

Heartless by Marissa Meyer

Rating: 2/5
Summary:(x)

My Thoughts:
First off let me say this I love Marissa Meyer's book but I could not connect with this one at all. I probably will try to read this again to see if my rating changes at all. The plot was really interesting but the world and characters fell flat for me. I wish I could have enjoyed it more and actually not force my self to read it.

Plot:
What little of the plot written was not that great. I was not enthralled by the world or the plot It fell flat to me and it was a struggle to get through. Instead of not wanting to put the book down I struggled through it.

Characters:
I liked Catherine for the first half of the book but later I could not stand her. I liked Jest and he was the best character of the book. I could not stand the rest of the characters,

A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

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Rating:5/5

Summary: (x)

My thoughts:

This book lived up to the first one and was very good. This book did suffer from the sophomore slump like some second books do. It was a page turner that I could not put down.  I need the next book like now.  The characters were still great and made the story even better. The author is so good at world building and plot building.

Plot:

The plot as with the first book was fast paced and well written. There were plot twists and I did not see most of them coming. The author is so good at world building and describing the setting. Those descriptions added to the plot. I like how the story is split into three points of view.

Characters:

Laia is one of the best written characters in any books I have read.  I think she had the strongest point of view out of the three told. Elias is another great character I really like. His point of view was very interesting and I liked his character development. Helene, the other point of view, was very interesting and her point of view showed another side of the story.

Tune in by Mark Lewisohn (blogging for books)

Rating: 5/5

Summary: (x)

My Thoughts:

So this will be different from other reviews since this is a non fiction book. First off I am huge Beatles fan so this book was a really interesting read. I loved the way it chronicled the individual Beatles members early lives and their personal lives in the other parts of the book. The pictures included in the book were ones I had not seen before. This book was so good and gave me better insight into their early years and the early years of the band. It was a wonderful book that every Beatles fan should read.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by JK Rowling

Rating: 3/5
Summary: (x)
My Thoughts:
This book was not that great and I was really disappointed by it. I wish there was more to the story and that the story was not so far fetched. I felt this story did not add anything to the Harry Potter world and I do not think I want to see the play if I ever go to London.
Plot:
The plot was far fetched and not very well written. It was fast paced but I saw all the plot twists coming. The plot twists were not really plot twists
Characters:
The original trio was out of character for me. I did not like Albus nor Scorpius. The characters were not well written or good.

The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski

Rating:5/5

Summary: (x)

My Thoughts:

First off I apologize for the month long hiatus. I have been so busy  with  finals and college. This book was so good and is a great ending to an amazing series. I was so worried that this book was going to be a bad end to the series but I was happy to say it was not. Kestrel was still a great character and I thought she had some really good character development. Arin was also a good character but there were some things he did that I did not like.

Plot:

The plot was very well thought out and fast paced. I did not feel like the plot dragged any and the loose ends from the other books were all wrapped up. There was not much filler plot or extra stuff that felt out of place in the book.

Characters:

Kestrel is still the best character in the book. Her character growth continued through out the book. Arin was also a good character and I liked him as usual. The supporting characters were good and added to the plot.