0 {B+} The Raging Quiet by Sherryl Jordan

The Raging Quiet by Sherryl Jordan

I enjoyed being swept away in this book. It wasn't as intense as some other books I've read lately and I enjoyed the change of scenery. It was emotional and touching. Some have called it simple, but I think it is more a fairy-tale romance (without any fantasy characters). Although the plot and writing could be considered young adult, there is sex...at two ends of the spectrum (although only at the first and end of the book).

"An ageless troy about the power of love that should leave a satisfying and lasting impression on its readers" - School Library journal


"This tale belongs to any time, even out own; it is a bout prejudice and ignorance, and a young woman wrongly accused, who is guilty of only one thing -the unforgivable crime of being different." -Sherryl Jordan

PS - I have an extra copy if any one wants it (ended up with 2)

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0 {A-} Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1) - by Kami Garcia

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia


I guess I'm lame. Throw me a bit of romance and a bit of fantasy and I'm happy. I'm not sure what the title has to do with anything, but the cover is beautiful and the story kept me turning pages so I'll overlook it. Good book. Glad there are more. The end.


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0 {A} Matched (Matched #1) - by Ally Condie

Matched by Ally Condie

I admit I read this book in one sitting (10pm-2am). I just couldn't find a good place to put it down at. Lots have criticized it for similarities with 'The Giver', but I don't mind too much. I'm in a book for an escape, and escape I did -love triangle and all. I'm most glad for the ending...there was one. Although I'm dying for the next installment, at least I can breath while I wait.

Hand decision:  I borrowed my sister's copy, but do I buy it?  I know I'll be buying the next installments and probably in hardback as they come out, so should I just buy this hardback now???



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0 {A} Captivate (Need, #2) - by Carrie Jones

Captivate by Carrie Jones


This is NOT a good way to end a middle book of a series. I REALLY need the next one now. My OCD prevents me from mixing book types in a series, but I may just have to buy the hardback of #3. I don't think I can wait a year for it to come out in paperback, like my copies of #1 &2.

I think that I liked the second installment even better than the first - rare!. In the first book the new world is revealed, but here Zara had to really deal with it and make some tough decisions. I like a brave author!!!


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0 {A-} Need (Need #1) - by Carrie Jones

Need by Carrie Jones


A great start to a series. I liked that the first book ends, a rarity for book #1's. I liked the balance of romance and fantasy. Looking forward to the rest of the books.


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0 {A} Crescendo (Hush, Hush, #2 of 3+) by Becca Fitzpatrick

Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick


Okay, just read the last page and COME ON! Another twisted cliff hanger? NO! The next installment isn't due out till Oct. 18, 2011. I really shouldn't read a series until all the books are out. I just can't take it. I hate waiting a year to see how things turn out.  UGH!


Some people rag that this series is a Twilight knockoff, but I disagree.  (I'm trying not to leave spoilers below)

• Nora creates drama.  The author seemed to be trying a bit too hard not have her NOT be a spineless clingy girlfriend, but I wanted to yell at her at times to not be so gullible or create so much drama.
• Patch is "the bad boy Edward wishes he was".  One one side he is tempting (hottie), but on the other hand why does Nora like him so much?  I think I need to reread the first book for that.
• I wanted to kick Marcie's bully bum (until the very end).  No spoilers here, but I am really looking forward to her story continuing in the next book. 
• Vee is major comic relief. I laughed at/with her so many times, but she did feel a bit hollow.  Like a side-kick, which I guess she is.  Still, I wanted to know more about her feelings, history, ect.
• Don't get me started on Nora's mom.  She has a lot of explaining to do in the next book. 

Yeah, the characters and plot aren't real life, but hey this is a fun fantasy story set in high school. In 'Hush, Hush' I groaned at the end; it was a bit much to take...somewhat overdone. However, this installment was much better that way. I read it in one day and didn't want to put it down.
(As of a month ago, Becca didn't know if book #3, "Tempest", will be the last book in the series)


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0 {?} The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide - by Stephenie Meyer

The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide by Stephenie Meyer


see: http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/ for more info!

Won't be out till: April 12, 2011

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0 {?} Crescendo (HUSH, HUSH, #2 of 3+ ) - by Becca Fitzpatrick

Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

Just a reminder this is coming out Oct 19th!

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0 {B+} Torment (FALLEN SERIES, #2 of 4+) - by Lauren Kate

Torment by Lauren Kate


Ugh, once again I'm stuck waiting for the next installment. I really shouldn't read series unless I have all volumes in my hands. I do not suggest you read this book until the series is complete...and GoodReads lists titles for books 3 & 4.


I enjoyed this book and will impatiently wait for the next book(s) to see what happens. That said, below are my complaints...

the following text contains SPOLERS, 

so you must highlight it to read

I know many feel that Bella (Twilight) was not a good roll model due to her unquestioning obsession with Edward, but this book almost went the other way too far. Luce constantly states she knows she is in true love with Daniel (based on past lives she can't remember & her magnetic pull to him), but they never seem to do anything but make-out or fight when they are together. As soon as they are apart, she childishly acts out against all the promises she;s made with him regarding her own safety.

The cryptic reasoning/lack of information Luce is given left me in the dark as the reader too much. I felt like this book was almost just time filler till the real conflict is presented and resolved in the next book or two. The main goal of this book seem to be introducing more characters and countering the 'blind love' camp. 

MAJOR SPOILER IN THIS QUESTION:

It is clearly stated and restated that the starshot arrows can only kill angels and not mortals (illustrated when Callie is grazed), BUT Daniel asks Luce to stay away from them in the battle in her backyard. Then, when Cam shots the mirror image of Luce, everyone (especially Daniel & Cam) 'know' this has killed her. Does this mean that Luce is an angle instead of the mortal we are lead to believe? Is this what she has to 'figure out' on her own? Is this whey she could fence so well??? So many questions. I wish the next book was in my hands now.

0 {B+} The Visions of Ransom Lake - by Marcia Lynn McClure

The Visions of Ransom Lake by Marcia Lynn McClure

Okay, I must admit that I had a HARD time with the first 20 pages or so. This book starts out so cheesy. In fact it took me a few days to get that far, but I'm glad I stuck with it. Ransom is a hottie and the romance was fun, even if it was completely predictable. I just want to know where did he learn how to kiss a woman like that if he was a hermit since the age of 16? LOL  If you need a romance with a little 'clean steam', this is it.

0 {A} Poison Study, Magic Study, & Fire Study (STUDY SERIES, #1-3 of 3) –by Maria V. Snyder

Now THIS was a great series!!!  Thank you Micki, my sister-in-law, for suggesting these.  I rolled through the 3 books in a couple days.  It was a full-out Sarah Book Binge.  I’d call these a cross between the Queen’s Thief series and the Gemma Doyle series.  There is a bit of magic in the books, but I wouldn’t call it true fantasy.  The books are a bit violent, but nothing like Hunger Games.  There is a little romance, but not much steam (hints, but blacked out). You should read them!!!

Oh, and now Hanne, my neighbor, tells me the author has another series that she loves.  Many of the characters in the ‘Study Series’ return in the ‘Glass Series’.   Guess I’d better read those too.  Man, my ‘to-be-read’ list is growing. 

*** click on any book cover above to link to the ‘Good Reads’ summary page for each.

0 {?} Torment (FALLEN SERIES, #2 of 4+) - by Lauren Kate

 

Look what came in my mail yesterday!  I've had the sequel to ‘Fallen’ pre-ordered for months.  YEAH!!!  Guess what I'll be doing this weekend?

   #1 – Fallen    (A-)
    #2 – Torment  
    #3 – Passion (2011?)
    #4 – Rapture (???)

0 {B+} The Girl Who Chased the Moon - by Sarah Addison Allen

This is Sarah’s third book and it just came out this month. I loved her fairy tail, magical first two books ‘Garden Spells’ & ‘The Sugar Queen’ and have been waiting for this one. They are really quick reads that are fun.
By the same author (not a series)

0 {C+} Impossible - by Nancy Werlin

This was a fairy tale in the old sense, where not everything that is magic is nice and sweet. I bought it at the bookstore since I couldn’t wait till my online ordered books (see below) were delivered. When the urge to binge read comes, I must have my drug.