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.

Out of the easy by Ruta Sepetys

Rating: 5/5

Summary(x)

My thoughts:

I loved this book and all of the authors other books. Her books are always interesting and well written. She is one of my go to others. This book is set in the 1950s  and the era was well researched for the book.  Historical Fiction is always my go to genre so this was went on my must read. I liked the main character and her voice.

Plot:

This book was so entertaining and the plot was so well written.  This book was so hard to put down and I kept reading to find out what was happening to Josie. The plot twists were very good and only predicted a few of them. I did not feel there were any plot holes or lose ends.

Characters:Josie was a very good many character and I liked the way she told the story. The supporting characters added to the story and made it more colorful. I could not stand her mother and you will see why as you read the book.  

Brief Hiatus

I will not be able to post till this weekend due to college so expect a few reviews this weekend. I am so swamped with tests and registration till this weekend. Sorry about the lack of posting.

Books I highly recommend

So I am almost to my reading goal for this year ( 200 books) and I am beyond excited about that. I want to share with you some really good books I read this year. They will be divided by genre. I probably will go back and edit this post at the end of the year. This year has a been a really good reading year for me as I have read so many good books.


Non Fiction:
Bunker Hill by Nathaniel Philbrick
Call of Duty by Buck Compton
Striking Silver by Tom Caraccioli
First over there by Matthew J. Davenport
Citizen Soldier by Stephen E. Ambrose
The Wild Blue by Stephen E. Ambrose
The Pianist by  Władysław Szpilman
Red Blood, Black Sand by Chuck Tatum
Lafayette in the somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell
Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
Founding Brothers by Joseph J. Ellis
Helmet for my pillow by Robert Leckie
Washington's Spies by Alexander Rose
A Company of Heroes by Marcus Brotherton
Rise of the Rocket Girls by Nathalia Holt

Historical Fiction:
All quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
Maid of Secrets by Jennifer Mcgowan
Maid of Deception by Jennifer Mcgowan
Maid of Wonder by Jennifer Mcgowan
Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death by James Runcie
Sidney Chambers and the Perils of the Night by James Runcie
Sidney Chambers and the Problem of Evil by James Runcie
Sidney Chambers and the Forgiveness of Sins by James Runcie
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
The Things We Cherished by Pam Jenoff
The Women on the Orient Express by Lindsey Jayne Ashford
Young Adult:
Wanderlost by Jen Malone
The unexpected everything by Morgan Matson
Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson
Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines
Under the Lights by Abbi Glines
Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Septys
The Shadow Hour by Melissa Grey
The Raven King by Maggie Steifvater
The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh
The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa
The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkowski
Walk the Edge by Katie Mcgarry 

Winter by Marissa Meyers
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
A torch against the night by Sabaa Tahir
The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkowski
New Adult:
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover
Ugly love by Colleen Hoover
Confess by Colleen Hoover
Game Breaker by Catherine Gayle
Losing an Edge by Catherine Gayle
Ghost Dance by Catherine Gayle
Rites of Passage by Catherine Gayle
Built by Jay Crownover
Rowdy by Jay Crownover
Charged by Jay Crownover
Asa by Jay Crownover
The Score by Elle Kennedy
Fantasy/ Sci Fi :
The Martian by Andy Weir
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
The Well of Ascenscion by Brandon Sanderson
Game of thrones by George rr Martin
Lost Stars by Claudia Gray

Dark Matter:by Blake Crouch ( provided by netgalley)

Rating:3/5

Summary: (x)

My thoughts:
First off  I got this as arc from netgalley. I was hoping to like this book but I did not at all. It was out of my usual reading comfort zone. There was not much I like which is my it took two months to read it. There are people who like this book but one of them was not me.

Plot:
It was okay and at time hard to keep up with. All of the novel seemed far fetched and not very good. I  wish it would have been good. The ending was predictable so were the plot twists
Characters:
I did not like Jason at all. The other characters were what was good about the novel.

Under the lights by Abbi Glines

Rating: 5/5

Summary(x)

My thoughts:
First off I would like to say that I am so sorry for not posting for over a week. I have been so busy with college and have not had enough time to post. So I will try to be more active.  Now to the review. I really liked this book despite the fact there was a love triangle.  I am not really a fan of love triangles but this one was not that annoying. I loved Gunner the best out of the two boys in the triangle. Brady did not seem right for the main character. I will not reveal much about how it plays out. Willa was a great character. I thought the three points of view made the story even better.
Plot:
The plot was simple but effective. I liked the pace of the novel and it did not seem drawn out . Willa's story was very interesting and was the best part of the book. I thought the plot twists  were interesting.
Characters:Willa was very interesting. Gunner is also very good. I did not like Brady but I am so excited for his book.

The book of Esther by Emily Barton (book provided by blogging for books

Rating: 3/5

My thoughts:
When I saw the book and read the premise I thought this would be a good book. I was really disappointed and had to put down this book a couple times. But I ended up finishing it and I did not like the ending. What was good about was the setting and the characters. I wanted to love this book based on the premise and I am sad I did not.
Plot:
The plot seemed like it was not easy to follow and was my least favorite part of the book. Sometimes I could not follow the story and were it was going to end up I loved the setting and how the author described it. It added to the story and was the best part of the book.
Characters:
I loved Esther and her voice. She made the book better and I she was the best part of the book.The other supporting characters were very good and added to the story.

October Books I am excited for

So it is already October but I want to talk about a few books that I cannot wait to read. There are not as many as usual but they are still really good. Happy October reading to Y'all. All of the books I have chosen are from some of my favorite series and authors.


1.

Twisted Palace by Erin Watt
Release date: October 17, 2016
 I have not read the the second book or this book. But I really love this series and cannot wait to get my hands on the last two books of the trilogy. This is the last book in the series and I hope it is a good ending to an interesting series.
Buy here:(x)
2.
The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan
Release date: October 4, 2016
I have mixed feeling about this book. The first book was not what I thought it would be and I hope this book is better than that one.  Rick Riordan is one of my go to authors so I will give it a try. Let's hope it is good.
Buy here: (x)
3.
Replica by Lauren Oliver
Release date: October 4, 2016
I liked her other series Delirium. So I hope this series is as good as that series and from the summary it seems this book is going to be really good. I cannot wait to read this.
Buy here: (x)

Falling out of love with your favorite books/series

    I was on the shuttle this morning and the first thing that came to mind was falling out of love with your favorite series. It happens to everyone for whatever reason. It could be you reread the book and were like why was this my favorite. Or you could discover something problematic in the book or the way the characters are treated. Whatever the reason you fell out of love with the series it was for the best.
        I was thinking about the Beautiful Creatures series, and the Hush, Hush Series. When I was younger I just adored those series. I always recommend them to people then I reread the books. I realized that as I got older and the more experience in the world I had the less I loved those series. It sucked because they were a part of my teenage years. But I  am proud of myself for realizing these books where not what I thought and that it is okay to fall out of love with a series.

My question to y'all is: What books did you fall out of love with
     

Most Anticipated books of September

Sorry Y'all I missed a month of my most anticipated books but I had  a lot on my plate. So here I am and here are few books I am excited for. Each book has a link to amazon under it.

1. Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs


This book came out a few days ago but I am still so excited to get it. I love this series and another edition to it is fine by me.
September 3, 2016 (x)
2. Frost like night by Sara Raasch

I am really really excited for this book as this book series is one of my favorites. I hope it is better than the second book which was kind of disappointing. I am sad this series is ending.
September 20, 2016 (x)
3. Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

I am beyond excited for this book since I loved the first book so much. It  looks so good and I cannot wait to get it.
September 27, 2016 (x)

The orphans' s tale by Pam Jenoff ( ARC provided by NETGALLEY)

Rating 5/5

My thoughts:


I read all of the authors other books that she wrote about WWII and I would recommend all of them. This book was as good if not better than the other books I read by her. I could not put this book down cause I had to know what was going to happen next. It was such an original story and was very captivating.

Plot:
The plot was very well written and researched. It did not seem far fetched like some historical fiction novels do. It was fast paced and not very dull. I loved the circus aspect of the novel and how important it was to how the story played out

Characters:
Noa was a very complex character who I was very fond of. I thought she could have been a better character. I liked the other characters because of how they added to the story.

You Before Anyone Else by Julie Cross ( ARC RECEIVED FROM NETGALLEY)

Rating: 3/5

Summary: (x)

My thoughts:
I got this book as an arc from Netgalley.  I thought it was going to be a great book based on the summary by I was not impressed by this book at all. The plot was just really unrealistic and unbelievable. Finley and Eddie were so annoying and I could barely stand them. There were a lot of things that could have been better.
Plot:
There was not much of a plot and the "plot twist" was not even that. I just wished there was more to the plot because the plot was the best part of the book.
Characters:
Finley was the best character in the book. I found that she was a well written character and I could kind of relate to her. Her point of view in the book made the book worth while. Eddie on the other hand annoyed me and his point of  view chapters were very hard to read. The supporting characters were okay but at times distracting from the story.

The woman on the orient express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford (provided by NETGALLEY)

Rating: 4/5

My thoughts:

I did not know what to think about this book at first but after I finished it I really liked it. I am a huge Agatha Christie so this was a must read for me. I liked the plot,setting, and characters in the book. It was a very interesting book that I would read again.

Plot:

It was very fast paced and well written . There were things I did not like about the plot  but they were trivial. The book kept me guessing and I could not put it down. The plot was the best part of the book.

Characters:

I thought the author did Agatha Christie justice in how she characterized her. The other characters were also good.

Game on by Michelle Smith (received from netgalley for a review)

Rating:3/5

Summary: (x)

My Thoughts:
I have not read the first book but thanks to this book I will. I really liked the premise so that is why I choose to read it. It is a good summer read and I thought it was really good. There were some aspects of the book I did not like and I will mention them down below. I would recommend this book to everyone who likes young adult contemporaries and those who like young adult novels with sports in them.
Plot:
The plot is pretty straightforward. I like how the plot helped with Eric and Bri's character development. I felt the plot was the strongest part of the novel. It made the story better. My problem with the plot was I felt like it was rushed.
Characters:
I thought Eric was a very complex character. He had flaws that made us see different sides of his personality. Bri was also a well written character. She was strong and knew what she wanted. Her ex was just a plain horrible person. The other characters were interesting and very good.

The Thirteenth Chance by Amy Matayo ( Book Provided by Netgalley)

Rating: 4/5

Summary: (x)

My Thoughts:

I saw this on netgalley and the summary made me read it. I love baseball and I cannot find many romances with baseball players so this caught my eye. It was a fun, easy read and I enjoyed reading it. I now what to read the authors other books. This book had romance and some funny parts which is a good combination for me. I would recommend this book,
Plot:
The plot was really well written and it flowed easily. The plot made the book better and easier to read.
Characters:
I love Olivia and Will. They are some of the most well written characters I have ever read. I loved their relationship and how it grows over the course of the book. They fit together as a couple really well. I also liked the side characters and how they added to the story.

Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson

Rating:5/5

Summary:
Taylor Edwards' family is not close knit but they get a long fine. Then her father get horrible news and her parents decide to have one last summer in Pocono Mountains. Due to their location in a small lake house they become close again. Taylor meets people from her past that have not gone anywhere. Her former best friend is still around and so is her ex boyfriend.

My thoughts:
I really love anything by this author so this was an automatic read for me.I finished this book in a few hours and was not disappointed in this book. I just really loved it and I did shed a few tears. Y'all will see why when you read the book. I loved the characters, settings, and the plot.

Plot:
The plot was really good and it made the book easy to read. I thought it was a simple yet very well written plot. The author has crafted a well written story.
Characters:
I liked Taylor and her family. They were very good characters. The other supporting characters were also good. They added to the story.

Bloodline by Claudia Gray

Rating: 5/5

Summary:

When the Rebellion defeated the Empire in the skies above Endor, Leia Organa believed it was the beginning to a lasting peace. But after decades of vicious infighting and partisan gridlock in the New Republic Senate, that hope seems like a distant memory.
Now a respected senator, Leia must grapple with the dangers that threaten to cripple the fledgling democracy — from both within and without. As the daughter of Darth Vader, Leia faces with distrust the prospect of any one person holding such a powerful position — even when supporters suggest Leia herself for the job. But a new enemy may make this path Leia’s only option. For at the edges of the galaxy, a mysterious threat is growing (  Summary directly from goodreads (x)
My thoughts:
I really really loved this book  so much. I have not read a star wars book in a while and I decided to read this based on the really good reviews. This book defiantly lived up to the hype and reviews. I could not put it down and it was  very well written. I liked how it led into the Force Awakens
Plot:
The plot was well written and fast paced. I did not think it was boring or slow. I loved the plot in this book and how it led in the Force Awakens.
Characters:
Leia is such a good character both in this book and the movies. The author got her right. The other supporting characters were also very well written.

Most anticipated books of August

Here are my top five books of August I cannot wait to be released. Included is my opinion and a link to the book on amazon.





1. A Torch against the Night by Sabaa Tahir
The first book was so good and I cannot wait to get my hands on this books. I hope this book is as good as the first book.
August 30, 2016 (x)

2. Under the Lights by Abbi Glines
I really liked the book and I am not so sure about this book based on the summary. This is one of my favorite book series so I hope it lives up to my expectations.
August 23, 2016 (x)

3. It ends with us by Colleen Hoover
I love her books so this was a no brainier for this list. Her book do not disappoint and if you have not read her books go read them.
August 2, 2016 (x)

4. Game Breaker by Catherine Gayle
This is one of go to series. I have these on my automatic buy list. Her books are so good. If you have not read the portland storm series or its companion series the tulsa thunderbirds go read them.(This book and the series are meant for adults only).
August 11, 2016(x)

5. Nevernight by Jay Kristoff
This book looks really good and it sounds like a very interesting start to a series.
August 9, 2016 (x)

A Walk in the sun by Michelle Zink

Rating: 3/5

Summary:
Rose Darrow does not want to spend her whole life working on the family farm. But when there is an unexpected family tragedy her plans are put on hold. Bohdi Lowell left home as a kid and never went back. He gets a job on Rose's family farm and cannot wait to leave. Neither of them can deny the attraction between them. But with summer ending they must decide what to do about their relationship. (x)
My thoughts:
This book was just not for me. It was well written and engaging but I could not get into it. It is a good summer read and I would recommend it to people who like contemporary and summer novels. I could not connect to Rose or any other of the characters.
Plot:
The plot is pretty straight forward no twists or turns. It was an easy book to get through with some wonderful writing. This plot was simple but fun.
Characters:
Rose was a well written character and she was not flat. I really did not like Bohdi I thought he could have been better. There romance was not well written and it felt rushed,

The Martian by Andy Weir

Rating: 5/5

Summary:
Mark Whatney is nearly killed in a sandstorm on mars and his crew thinks he is dead. Now he is stranded on the surface of Mars and must survive on the planet. He has no way of communicating with the Earth to tell them he is alive. But mark is not going to give up and does everything he can to survive.

My thoughts:
I really like this book. It is a breath of fresh air in to the sci fi genre and it was wonderful. It was a page turner and I kept coming back for more. The plot did not seem to outlandish and I liked the science that was included in the book. The humor was great and this book mad me laugh a lot.

Plot:
This was a page turner. The world building was great and I could see the world as Mark saw it. The plot was fast paced

The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater

Rating: 5/5

Summary:
Gansey has been on a quest to find a king for a long time. Over time others have joined him on his quest. Blue, Adam, Ronan, and Noah all are drawn into the quest. Blue is destined to kill Gansey who she loves. The endgame has begun.

My Thoughts:
First off let me apologize for my 18 day hiatus I was taking a college class. Now lets get to my thoughts. This series is one of my all time favorites and I did not want it to end at. This book was a worthy end to the series. I could not put this down but at the same time I did. It was just a wonderful book to read, Also that cover is soooo gorgeous. Y'all just need to read this series and this book.
Plot:
It was fast paced since it had to wrap up all the loose ends in the series. I felt the plot was really good and well written, As usual the world building was really good and well thought out,
Characters:
As usual they were all well written. I just love every single one of them so much. There is not enough words to describe my love for these  characters.

Most Anticipated books of July

Here are the five book I am looking forward to in the month of July. There are a lot of good books coming out next month but I narrowed it down to these books.



1. The Shadow Hour by Melissa Grey.
I really loved the first book of this series, The Girl at midnight. I am hoping it is not one of those sequels that turn out horrible. I have read a lot series where the second book is the worst. Let's hope this book does not go this way. (x)

2. Defending Taylor by Miranda Kenneally
I have not read the series this book is in but I plan to, This is book seven of the series. I hope to start this series soon. (x)
July 5, 2016

3. A world without you by Beth Revis
This is going to be a sad book I can already tell but at the same it should be good. (x)
July 17, 2016


4.  P.S. I like you by Kasie West
This book looks so good and cute. Perfect read for the beach and the summer. (x)
July 26, 2016

5. Broken Prince by Erin Watt
This is the second book of a series I really want to read. This looks really good and I cannot wait to read this series.(x)
July 25, 2016

The Unexpected Everyting by Morgan Matson

Rating: 5/5

Summary:
Andie has her life all planned out and it all changes in an instant. Her dad, who is a politician, is involved in a scandal. Now everything she expected to do during the summer is gone. Her summer ends up being full of dog walking , Clark and everything unexpected.(x)
My Thoughts:
I just loved this book to pieces. It was such a good book and a perfect summer read. Andie was such a great main character and I loved how the story was narrated. If you need a book to get out of a reading slump this would be a good start. This book was a fun and enjoyable read.
Plot:
The plot was very well written and not boring. The plot kept me engaged in the story and it moved fairly quick. There were no unnecessary subplots and no loose ends
Characters:
Andie was a character that was relatable to us all. She had plans and they all changed because of a scandal. Her friends were a big part of the story and were very funny. Clark was an interesting and unexpected character that I really liked.

Favorite Books

So I decided to share with y'all some of my favorite books and why they are my favorite.I have a lot favorite books but I narrowed the list down to my top ten favorite books. These books shaped me and I took a lot things from these books. I would highly recommend each and everyone of these books.

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone- This is the book that got me to read.  I liked to read before I read this book in third grade. After that I could not stop reading and it was all because of this book. This book was a huge part of my childhood and it made it more magical.
• Eragon- Another book that got me into reading. My mom worked in the library were I went to elementary school and she suggested it to me. I loved this book and still do. The thing I did not like was the wait for the last two books. I waited five years for the last book and two years for the third book. That was not great with the cliff hanger. This series is still near and dear to my heart.
• Until Friday Night- This is a recent read and I thought it was really good. This was the first book I had read by Abbi Glines and it will not be the last book I read by her. It is a really big fan. 
• Salt to the Sea- I love Ruta Sepetys books and she is on my go to author's list. This book was so good and a tearjerker. I read this book in one sitting and it was so worth it.
• The Book Thief- This is one of the best books ever written and probably the best book I read. This book is so well written and just a wonderful book. Seriously just go read it.
• The Hobbit- This book is another book I read when I was younger that stuck to me. I just love this book and it will always hold a special place on my shelf. This book got me into Tolkien.
• Legend- Legend was a book I was not sure about. I was not sold at first on the premise but I ended up getting the book. It was such a good book and very well written. It has action and mysteries. This book  starts off an amazing series.
• Nowhere but Here-  I love everything Katie Mcgarry writes. I always have her books pre-ordered. This book was so good and hard to put down. Like all of her other books it was well written and executed.
• Clockwork Angel- I love this trilogy so much and I thought it was better than her other series. I love historical fiction so this one was a winner for me. 
• An Ember in the Ashes- I read this book when it first came out and it was so good. It was a page turner and had a really good plot. 

Most Anticipated books of June

This month has a lot of good releases and I cannot wait to read them all. So here are a few of my picks.



What Happens Now by Jennifer Castle
This book sounds so good and also kinda sad. I love summer young adult books so this should be a good book for me. Let's hope this lives up to my expectations. (x)
June 7, 2016

A Season for Fireflies by Rebecca Maizel
From what the premise revealed this book could be a tear jerker and also very good at the same time, This book hopefully this book will be good.
June 28, 2016 (x)

How it feels to fly by Kathryn holmes
This stories deals with real life issues and how she deals with them, I know this book could be a tearjerker.(x)
June 14, 2016

And I Darken by Kiersten White
This looks so good I have been wanting to find some new historical YA for a while. This fits the bill lets hope it is good.
June 28, 2016 (x)

YAY! Another historical YA book. I cannot wait to read this it seems to be a funny book and interesting one.
June 7, 2016 (x)

The leaving season by Cat Jordan

Rating: 2/5

Summary:
Middie Daniels calls this the leaving season. Her boyfriend is leaving for a gap year in South America. She thinks he is perfect and promises to come back to her. Then a tragedy strikes and the only person who understands her is Nate's best friend Lee. Lee and Middie do not get along at all but he might be able to help her.
My thoughts:
This book was a heap of  disappointment. I wanted to not finish the book but I ended up finishing the book. The plot was boring a predictable and the characters fell flat. I was hoping for a good summer set book but it was just bad. I wish I had not read this book.
Plot:
It was bad and did not have anything substantial. The plot twists were predictable and rather boring. I hated the love triangle. It made the plot worse.
Characters:
Middie was obnoxious and hard to relate to. Lee was the only character I could kind of tolerate. Nate from the little I read was boring.

Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton

Rating: 5/5

Summary:
The story is set in Miraji in the town of dustwalk. The main character Amani is desperate to get of the town and she tries to do so with her sharpshooting prowess. One day she meets a man named Jin who is an outlaw. They flee and go on a journey where more interesting characters will be. More will revealed about her past and what she is.
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My thoughts:
This book was one of  the most anticipated books on my TBR. I was so excited about this book and I could not put it down. I was hooked from the first page and it was love from then on. I just cannot say enough good things about this book. Just pick it up and see why I love it. I cannot wait for the sequel.
The Plot:
This was a page turner and kept me up late. It was so engaging  that I could not wait to see what was going to happen. It was not slow  nor predictable at all. I did not feel like it dragged in the middle like some books do. The plot twists were kinda predictable but not.
The Characters:
I really liked Amani and she was a strong, well written character.  She was a very strong women and knew what she wanted. Now on to Jin. He annoyed me at first but he grew on me. There could be some room for improvement for his character in the next book. The other characters are also very good and well written.

Lady Midnight review (SPOILERS BELOW)

Rating 3/5
Summary from goodreads (x)
Emma Carstairs is a warrior, a Shadowhunter, and the best in her generation. She lives for battle. Shoulder to shoulder with her parabatai, Julian Blackthorn, she patrols the streets of Los Angeles, where vampires party on the Sunset Strip, and faeries—the most powerful of supernatural creatures—teeter on the edge of open war with Shadowhunters. When the bodies of humans and faeries turn up murdered in the same way Emma’s parents were when she was a child, an uneasy alliance is formed. This is Emma’s chance for revenge—and Julian’s chance to get back his brother Mark, who is being held prisoner by the faerie Courts. All Emma, Mark, and Julian have to do is solve the murders within two weeks…and before the murderer targets them.

My thoughts:
Good Lord where do I start. I was looking forward to this book so much and it flopped big time. I was so disappointed with this book. I am so happy I did not waste my money and buy this book. There were a few  bright spots in an other wise dull book. I will read the second book but I do not expect it to be much better than this one. I felt like this book was too long and could have been shorter. I hope the next book is not as big as this one was. So here goes the review. Also this is not spoiler free.
The Plot:
Where do I even start I did not like it all. I thought the plot twists were predictable and not exciting. I thought  Mark's storyline should have been more in focus just not in bits and pieces of the book. The whole forbidden romance plot line was so dumb cause parabatai cannot fall in love. The flashbacks were one of the very few highlights of this book. The plot dragged in a lot of areas and it felt like some of it was unnecessary. I did like the scenes with the Blackthorn family which were mostly cute and funny at times, I liked that some old characters showed up through out the story which this book a little more bearable.
The Characters:
I did not like Emma at all. I did like Julian so much, I love that he takes care of his family and is very dedicated to them. The Blackthorn family are wonderful they were another very good thing in the book. I liked Mark and I excited to see what happens next with his story and growth. I think Christina was one of the best thinks about this book and I hope she gets more pages in the next book.
Final Thoughts:
Yikes just Yikes. Do not read this book unless you absolutely have to.

Most anticipated books of May

There are a few book releases I am excited about this month. Not as much as last month but there are still some good ones.

The Hidden Oracle  by Rick Riordan

I am so excited for this book cause I can never have enough Riordan books. I have been reading these for years and cannot wait to get my hands on this book.(x)

May 3, 2016

Even if the Sky Falls by Mia Garcia

This book looks really interesting and I am very excited for this books.(x)

May 10 2016

Ghost Dance by Catherine Gayle

The Tulsa Thunderbirds series is one of my favorite hockey romance series and this book looks to be as good as the rest of the series. I cannot wait to get this book in my hands, (x)

May 19, 2016

A Walk in the Sun by Michelle Zink

This looks good and I love summer romances so here we are with another one,  The premise looks good and hopefully it is not full of cliches.(x)

May 3, 2016

Wanderlost by Jen Malone

I love roadtrips and romances so this should be  a winner.(x)

May 31, 2016