Book Review: Entangled by Cat Clarke

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars


My thoughts: 
I can't help but pick up books that have awesome covers! It took me a few chapters to get into this book, but the further I got into it, the more I had to know the ending. The story is set somewhere in England or France...though I am not sure. Anyways the main character's name is Grace and she is slightly annoying and has a habit of cutting herself. Cringe. I couldn't help but feel bad for her. The ending was great and I loved how the author was so clever about the whole situation about the white room and Ethan. 


Synopsis by Goodreads:


What does he want from me?
How could I have let this happen?
Am I going to die?

17-year-old Grace wakes up in a white room, with table, pens and paper—and no clue how she got there.

As Grace pours her tangled life onto the page, she is forced to remember everything she’s tried to forget. There’s falling hopelessly in love with the gorgeous Nat, and the unravelling of her relationship with her best friend Sal. But there’s something missing. As hard as she’s trying to remember, is there something she just can’t see?

Then, in a story full of dangerous revelations, Grace must face the most important question of all: why is she here?

Book Review: The City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 3 out of 5 stars.
                                  My Thoughts: 

I'm glad that I can finally take this book off my too read list. Hooray! Anyways I thought this book was okay. I don't exactly hate this book since I gave it three stars, but at the same time I did not love it. I thought the plot was interesting and the twist at the end make me want to read the second book. I could not believe the ending; say it ain't so! Overall, I thought the main character was annoying and a bit needy? I'm not sure if that's the right word I want to use, but anyways she kept getting herself into dangerous situations in which everyone else had to risk themselves to save her. Synopsis from Goodreads: When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing -- not even a smear of blood -- to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy? This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know. . . . Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end.

Ruthless (Pretty Little Liars #10) Book Review

Book: Ruthless (Pretty Little Liars #10)
Author: Sara Shepard
Release Date: Dec. 6, 2011
Pages(hardcover): 336 pgs.




Synopsis from Goodreads:
For years scandal has rocked Rosewood, Pennsylvania—and high school seniors Aria, Emily, Hanna, and Spencer have always been at the center of the drama. They’ve lost friends, been targeted by a ruthless stalker named A, and narrowly escaped death. And it’s not over yet.

Aria’s love life is on the fritz. Emily’s exploring her wild side. Hanna’s kissing the enemy. And someone from Spencer’s past—someone she never thought she’d see again—is back to haunt her.

But none of that compares to what happened last spring break. It’s their darkest secret yet and guess who found out? Now A is determined to make them pay for their crime, and the only thing scarier than A is the fear that maybe, just maybe, they deserve what’s coming to them.

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was a fun and interesting read, despite the fact that I thought this series was supposed to end after the 8th book. It never ceases to amaze me how dumb the characters can be at times... like really Spencer!? sighhh, those girls  make me cringe when  they do something that no one else in their right minds would do when put into their position. Though I must admit that because of their stupidity and lack of better judgement, the suspense and drama of this series is increased tenfold. Plus the cliff hanger at the end of this book left me with a daunting feeling. It didn't help matters that I finished this book at around 2 in the morning. I can't wait until the next book comes out! If you are a fan of the Pretty Little Liars book series than you would most likely like this book.

Save Earth Sunday and a Book review! :)

Howdy everyone, it's Sunday and you know what that means, school tomorrow. :(
But lets enjoy our last few hours of freedom. :D

Save earth Sunday is an event I made to help the planet. Every week on Sunday I will post eco tips we can all use daily to help impact the earth. Feel free to post your own eco tip(s) as well and don't forget to leave me a link to your post so I can do it too.

 

 

This weeks tip: 

It definitely pays to give a thought to your here and thermostat, since most households shell out 50 to 70% of their energy budgets on heating and cooling. For every degree you lower the thermostat, you'll save between 1 and 3% of your heating bill. Do the same thing in reverse with air conditioning.

Read more: http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/latest/green-tips-10-easiest#ixzz1FqlDE7ND

Alrighty now moving onto the book! 

A few days ago I finished reading a book called Mad Love by Suzanne Selfors.

• Reading level: Young Adult
• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers (January 4, 2011)
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When you're the daughter of the bestselling Queen of Romance, life should be pretty good. But 16-year-old Alice Amorous has been living a lie ever since her mother was secretly hospitalized for mental illness. After putting on a brave front for months, time is running out. The next book is overdue, and the Queen can't write it. Alice needs a story for her mother-and she needs one fast.

That's when she meets Errol, a strange boy who claims to be Cupid, who insists that Alice write about the greatest love story in history: his tragic relationship with Psyche. As Alice begins to hear Errol's voice in her head and see things she can't explain, she must face the truth-that she's either inherited her mother's madness, or Errol is for real.

 

My thoughts:

I thought this book was pretty good!I picked up this book because I love the story of Psyche and Cupid and all that mythology humbobaloo. There were parts that didn't seem very realistic but were funny. The ending seemed somewhat rushed. But overall I thought this was an enjoyable read. 

 

Stars: 3 our of 5

Finals Finals and Graceling by Kristin Cashore 3 out of 5 stars***

Hi friends! Right now I should be studying for my finals, but I've decided to give you guys a book review instead. Plus the day is still young so I'll have plenty of studying time later.
I finished reading the book, Graceling by Kristin Cashore two days ago and I am sad to say that I was a little disappointed by it. I met the author at a book fest in Boston and I loved her! She seemed very down to earth and modest. This made me very excited to read her book, but all the more disappointed when I didn't fall in love with it. It's not a bad book don't get me wrong, but I just don't see myself re-reading it for fun. I will mention that the plot of this book was very intriguing and that Kristin Cashore is very creative. The world she created had a lot of potential but  the climax was short-lived. I think I will give Fire, the sequel to this book a chance though.
All in all I will give this book a 3 out of 5 stars. ***

Synopsis by

The New York Times - Katie Roiphe

In the course of her dark and eventful tale, Cashore plays with the idea of awkwardness, how at a certain age gifts and talents are burdens, how they make it impossible to feel comfortable in the world. And in this she writes a fairly realistic portrait of teenage life into the baroque courts of her outlandish kingdoms…In many respects Graceling is a study of mysterious angers: it offers a perfect parable of adolescence, as its characters struggle with turbulent emotions they must learn to control. The consequences are more tangible than they usually are in more mundane settings—if Katsa loses control, she breaks someone's jaw by accident—but the principle is the same. The teenage characters in this novel, like some we may know in life, grow into their graces. They realize that their monstrous individuality is not so monstrous after all.

Firelight by Sophie Jordan * 3.7 out of 5 stars*

I picked up this book at B&N because I thought the cover looked cool. ( I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover but this book was actually pretty good!) I didn't like the main character very much but the plot was exciting and fresh. I've never read a book about dragons before and I found it to be a step out of the realm of all the vampires and werewolves etc. I'd probably call this a cross between Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dragon Tales? (sorry I can't think of anything else with dragons but I swear its not a kiddie book, it's more like Dragon Tales for teens?) I really liked the ending of this book, though there was a HUGE cliffhanger. Good thing there's going to be a second book coming. :) Let the waiting begin.

Synopsis from B&N:

A hidden truth.
Mortal enemies.
Doomed love.

Marked as special at an early age, Jacinda knows her every move is watched. But she longs for freedom to make her own choices. When she breaks the most sacred tenet among her kind, she nearly pays with her life. Until a beautiful stranger saves her. A stranger who was sent to hunt those like her. For Jacinda is a draki—a descendant of dragons whose greatest defense is her secret ability to shift into human form.
Forced to flee into the mortal world with her family, Jacinda struggles to adapt to her new surroundings. The only bright light is Will. Gorgeous, elusive Will who stirs her inner draki to life. Although she is irresistibly drawn to him, Jacinda knows Will's dark secret: He and his family are hunters. She should avoid him at all costs. But her inner draki is slowly slipping away—if it dies she will be left as a human forever. She'll do anything to prevent that. Even if it means getting closer to her most dangerous enemy.
Mythical powers and breathtaking romance ignite in this story of a girl who defies all expectations and whose love crosses an ancient divide.

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins *3.5 out of 5 stars*

Hooray I just finished reading this book last night! I've really enjoyed this series so far but sadly it has finally met its maker. Unfortunately I wasn't really interested in reading this book, which is strange because I loved Catching Fire and The Hunger Games. Perhaps it's because Katniss annoyed me in this one, did anyone else find her really whinny and annoying? Maybe I'll go back and reread this book in the future. But I liked how the book ended at least. :) I recommend this book to everyone whose enjoyed reading the the 1st and 2nd books. Hopefully your experience with it will be better then mine. Happy readings!

So now onto the synopsis!(taken from B&N):

The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.

Who do they think should pay for the unrest?

Katniss Everdeen.

The final book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins will have hearts racing, pages turning, and everyone talking about one of the biggest and most talked-about books and authors in recent publishing history!!!!

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie "3.5 out of 5 stars"

At first I was hesitant to read this book because it was a mystery, but I am so glad that I did. I found it to be very suspenseful and exciting. There were also times when I found myself up all night attempting to finish this book. And Then There Were None  was beautifully written. The authors writing style is easy to follow yet challenging at the same time. I am very glad i read this book, I don't regret it at all. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery.

Synopsis from B&N:
First, there were ten—a curious assortment of strangers summoned as weekend guests to a private island off the coast of Devon. Their host, an eccentric millionaire unknown to all of them, is nowhere to be found. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal—and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder. One by one they fall prey. Before the weekend is out, there will be none. And only the dead are above suspicion.