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Contact Info.: silverbookworm@outlook.comSilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-62230114239572033992016-10-17T15:48:00.001-07:002016-10-17T15:50:13.574-07:00Review No. 33: The Purgatorium - Eva Pohler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Genre: </b>Horror / Young Adult / Mystery<br />
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<b>No. of Pages: </b>290<br />
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<b>Published on: </b>13th December 2013<br />
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<b>Series: </b>The Purgatorium Series #1<br />
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<b>Description: </b>Daphne Janus has been sent to an island for therapeutic purposes. She recently lost her sister in an accident, riddled with guilt and self blame she is shipped to a resort with her best friend. A best friend who might be up to more than she thought he was capable of. On this remote island, Daphne must figure out what's really happening, and who she can trust. With her life and her heart on the line.<br />
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<b>What I think about it: </b>I just made this novel sound so good with my description of it. It is! However, as my first foray into the world of mystery, I don't think this was the right kind of book for me. The suspense was thrilling, the story was overall enjoyable. Unfortunately, I hated the main character and the ending was a bit underwhelming. I did enjoy reading it, for the most part I was expecting a bit more horror and excitement. I felt a bit disappointed at the end and really wanted it to continue in another direction.<br />
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<b>In conclusion: </b><i>3/5 stars. I don't like giving bad reviews, but this novel was just not up my alley. I'm not saying it's bad, because it wasn't! It was a good book and I'm thankful that I read it because it got me out of my reading slump. I think.</i>Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-75894878151272286942015-11-13T08:18:00.001-08:002015-11-13T08:18:56.250-08:00Review No. 32: Salt - Colin F. Barnes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Genre: </b>Post Apocalyptic / Mystery / Thriller<br />
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<b>No. of Pages: </b>346<br />
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<b>Published on: </b>May 15th, 2014<br />
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<b>Series: </b>The Last Flotilla Book 1<br />
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<b>Description:</b> In a series of disastrous events the world has been almost completely covered by the ocean. A small flotilla of damaged ships has survived, there are only 125 people surviving on these ships. There is a bacteria that is causing the people to fall ill and as far as they know the only thing to help prevent getting infected is salt. Things are looking bleak for the flotilla residents when certain groups start fighting each other.On top of the chaos, a serial killer starts targeting the citizens. Eva Morgan races to investigate and discover the criminal among them, she seeks revenge for her friends' and closer for her young charge, Danny. Will she uncover the criminal in time? Or will she perish before she finds them?<br />
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The characters were really well developed and widely ranged. The setting or worldbuilding , for lack of a better word, was also on point. I could totally imagine this little group of wrecked ships hanging on to the side of the mountain.<br />
The story was good, the characters well built and the setting amazing. However, the climax was a bit anticlimactic. Or maybe I was expecting a bit too much because I'd never read anything like this before. I don't know, but that's why I'm knocking off one star from the rating of this book. Otherwise, it was an amazingly gripping read.<br />
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<b>In Conclusion: 4/5 stars. There was never a dull moment in this novel and I loved that.</b>Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-47490403623342541172015-10-22T09:23:00.001-07:002015-10-22T09:23:22.648-07:00Review No. 31: Mad About the Hatter - Dakota Chase<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Description:</b> Henry has never believed the stories his sister told about Wonderland. He always thought that something horrific had happened to her and her tales were her coping method. He refused to believe in the lies she told. Then, Henry finds himself in the middle of Wonderland with no way of escaping. He must find the Hatter if he has any hopes of returning to his own world. However, Hatter has his own agenda and things get even more complicated when feelings start to spark between them.<br />
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<b>In Conclusion: </b><span id="freeTextreview1400124983" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.8px; line-height: 19.32px;">I'm giving this a 3.5 stars because of the lag at what was supposed to be the peak of the novel and the insta-love thing at the beginning.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.8px; line-height: 19.32px;"> </span>Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-31452950586854250712015-09-04T12:46:00.001-07:002015-09-04T12:46:12.343-07:00Friday Reads (150904)Hello, my dear readers!<br />
It's been so long since my last post. Did you miss me? No? Awww, I missed you guys a lot!<br />
Today, I have my first ever written friday reads log. I was going to do a video today but I didn't get the time. Forgive me.<br />
If you didn't know what Friday Reads is, well, it's a hashtag over on twitter. I forgot who created it, but if you type Friday Reads into the Youtube search thing and click on any of the videos that come up, I'm sure one of my friends will tell you who created this wonderful thing. Basically, I'm just going to tell you what I'm currently reading and what I plan to read this weekend. That was a really short explanation for all the things that preceded it. Ahh.....<br />
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Right now, I'm reading The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani. Here's a picture for you:<br />
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Isn't it stunning? I absolutely adore this cover! I'm also really enjoying the story, I'm almost finished with it and I'm hoping to have a review up soon. Look forward to it!</div>
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When I'm done with this one, I'd really like to continue with the series but I'm not sure that I'll have the next book any time soon. So, instead I'm going to read a book I got from Netgalley to review. It's called Mad About The Hatter by Dakota Chase. Here's a shot of the cover for you:</div>
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This cover is just as stunning as , if not more than, The School for Good and Evil. This is an LGBT book and it has something to do with Wonderland. That's really all I know about it but I'm excited to be able to read and review it for you guys. Wait for it, okay?</div>
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So, that's all for now. Please tell me what you are reading and what you're going to read this weekend. I would love to know. Until next time, my lovelies! </div>
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<b>Published On: </b>July 20th 2015<br />
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<b>Series: </b>Lakeview #3<br />
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<b>Description: </b>Halle Henry's final year at Lakeview Academy turns into a chaotic mess when her boyfriend is expelled after drugs were found in his backpack. Halle is determined to prove his innocence and bring him back to campus. Along the way she has to solve a murder and keep from getting killed. Will she survive to graduate from high school?<br />
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<b>What I Think About It: </b>This is my favorite book of the Lakeview series so far. I liked Halle's character, though she annoyed me at times, and I was really happy to know more about what happened to Max and Blakely. The plot was especially enjoyable because the romantic relationship of the characters was not the main focus of the story. There was never a dull moment in this novel and I loved it!<br />
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Stacey R. Campbell lives in the San Juan Islands with her husband and three daughters. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and a dyslexic writer that believes there is no such thing as a bad reader. She is the author of the young adult novels <b><i>Hush, </i></b><b><i>Whisper, Silence & Scream</i></b> and the highly acclaimed middle grade swashbuckling Pirate book <b><i>ARRGH!</i></b></div>
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When not at her desk writing she can be found hiking, sailing, or skiing. She enjoys chocolate in any shape or size, too many cups of coffee and laughing (often too loudly as her daughters say) with her friends and family.</div>
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Stacey is available for classroom visits via Skype and loves working with writers and readers of any age; especially those with learning disabilities like her own.</div>
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<br />Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-57480916862748996972015-08-04T18:31:00.000-07:002015-08-04T18:31:34.840-07:00Review No. 29: Silence - Stacey R. Campbell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Series: </b>Lakeview # 2.5<br />
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<b>Description: </b>Blakely Henry, the Queen of Tamura, is on a search for her father. She drags her family<br />
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<b>What I Think About It: </b>Yes! Finally, we get to see more of Blakely after being teased through the second book of the series. Blakely's story captivated me and I was happy to learn more about her family. It was a short, sweet companion to the Lakeview series. I loved it!<br />
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<b>In Conclusion: 5 / 5 STARS!!! Wonderful, absolutely brilliant!</b>Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-62169149225771691852015-08-04T14:53:00.002-07:002015-08-04T14:53:30.698-07:00Review #28: Whisper - Stacey R. Campbell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Description: </b>This book follows Halle , Blakely's sister, as she begins her first year at Lakeview Academy. Halle discovers the journal of a girl named Elsie who was the daughter of the first headmaster of Lakeview. Unfortunately, Elsie died in an accident over 100 years ago while she was looking for her father on the campus. Elsie had some unfinished business and her soul lingered on in the school. Now, Elsie wants Halle and her friends to help her finish the task she set out to do all those years ago. Will they be able to do it? Or will Elsie haunt them forever?<br />
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<b>What I Think About It: </b>It was a good story, but I couldn't shake the feeling that some scenes were unnecessary. Maybe that's just my inner critic talking. I don't really like it when characters are at each others' throats and then suddenly they realise that they were in love with each other all along. I don't enjoy that kind of plot. Also, this story is not a very scary one, so don't expect too much in that department either. It's a shame that I didn't like this book as much as I wanted to.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13.8000001907349px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Her grief puts her magical powers into chaos, endangering any witch around her. She has six months left to destroy the curse that will kill her and fulfill her contract with the most cunning enemy of all: her former teacher Miss Mabel. </span><br />
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<br />Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-47624010679639081892015-07-28T14:58:00.002-07:002015-07-28T14:58:48.578-07:00Review No. 25: The Isadora Interviews - Katie Cross<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>No. of Pages: </b>55<br />
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<b>Published on: </b>June 23rd 2014<br />
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<b>Series: </b>The Network Series #1.5<br />
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<b>Description: </b>Isadora is the famous Watcher who interviews the girls who want to attend Miss Mabel's School for Girls. As a Watcher, she sees into the hearts of everyone she meets. Nothing is a secret from her. This novella is the interviews she had with four characters before they were accepted at Miss Mabel's.<br />
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<b>What I Think About It: </b>As far as novellas go, I haven't read many of them, I think this was a wonderful companion to the first novel. I feel as if I know the characters a bit more now. That was the purpose of the novella, right?<br />
It was short and to the point. Such a quick read! I really enjoyed it.<br />
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<b>In Conclusion: 5/5 STARS! It was a well placed addition to the story.</b>Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-91621478670779910342015-07-27T11:16:00.001-07:002015-07-27T11:16:49.268-07:00Review No. 24: Miss Mabel's School for Girls - Katie Cross<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Genre: </b>Fantasy / YA / Paranormal (witches)<br />
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<b>No. of Pages: </b>316<br />
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<b>Published on: </b>April 2015<br />
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<b>Series?: </b>The Network Series #1<br />
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<b>Description: </b>Bianca Monroe is a sixteen-year-old witch who has inherited a dangerous curse. Bianca risks everything to enroll in Miss Mabel's School for Girls. She's determined to rid herself of the curse by confronting the witch who cast it in the first place: Miss Mabel. Will her plans work in her favor? Or will she die by the curse?<br />
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<b>What I Think About It: </b>I adored this book from beginning to end. The Plot was unpredictable and simple at the same time.I really like reading things that surprise me. There was never a dull moment in this novel, I loved that about it!<br />
I've not read many books with witches but this book makes me crave more. The world was well developed but at times it felt a bit shallow. As if we were only skimming the surface of it.<br />
This novel left me with a hollow feeling inside, as if it ripped out a piece of my soul when it came to an end. Will I be able to recover?<br />
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">Bianca - </i>Unlike any other 16-year-old. Courageous or stupid? Maybe she's both but she's also brilliant and thinks quickly in tough situations. She's a really strong character. I loved her!<br />
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<b>Genre: </b>Fantasy/Young Adult/Adventure<br />
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<b>No. of Pages: </b>299<br />
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<b>Published on: </b>August 2nd 2014<br />
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<b>Series: </b>The Sigilord Chronicles #1<br />
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<b>Description: </b>Urus is a boy who was born deaf. He is about to be culled - branded as someone unworthy of being a warrior. He attempts to take his own life but in the process he uncovered a power hidden deep within himself. This power could be the only thing that can keep the world safe from an ancient evil that threatens to destroy it.<br />
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I loved it! The story was so engaging that I could only concentrate on this one book. I couldn't pick up anything else while I was reading it.<br />
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<b>In Conclusion: 5/5 stars. I can't wait to read the sequel! </b></div>
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<b>Description: </b>Finch is a boy who think about death way too much.</div>
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<b>What I think about it: </b><span style="text-align: center;">This book had enough charm to win my heart and then crush it to pieces. I almost cried through the last 50 or so pages of it. It was amazing and heartbreaking, and I wouldn't have had it any other way. It was lovely.</span></div>
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<b>In Conclusion: 4.5/5 Stars </b>✰✰✰✰⍟</div>
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<b>Genre:</b> Fantasy / YA / Romance<br />
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<b>No. of Pages: </b>448<br />
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<b>Series?: </b>Seeker #1<br />
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<b>Description: </b>Quin, John and Shinobu have trained for years to become Seekers. They were told that Seekers were noble, honest, just. On the night of their initiation, they realized what a terrible mistake they had made.......but it was too late. The choice had been theirs and they had chosen this. Things are not what they seem, and the secrets that are about to be revealed could destroy them all.<br />
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<b>What I think about it: </b>Ahh......I don't even know where to begin. I loved the world of this novel, it was very different from anything I've ever read before. The plot was also well executed, and even though sometimes I really didn't like what was happening, the book still had me hooked. I kept reading and I'm glad I did. I enjoyed it so much that I have to buy this book now. I can't wait for the sequel.<br />
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<b>Conclusion: 5/5 Stars </b> ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-54098082814371872592014-10-14T21:23:00.000-07:002014-10-14T21:23:11.758-07:00 The Girl Who Came Back To Life - Craig Staufenberg Review and Giveaway! (#20)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Description: </b>So in this world, when you die, your spirit goes to the City of the Dead. Your soul is only released when a living loved one goes to the City and Sends you to your next life.<br />
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<b>What I think about it: </b>This was such a unique story! The plot wasn't overly sophisticated and the pacing was well suited to the tone of the tale. I liked that the characters went through some major growth and development. I really did enjoy it. It's not one of the best of the best fairy-tales ever, but I can totally see myself reading this to my kid/s one day.<br />
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Craig Staufenberg is a writer and filmmaker living in NYC.<br />
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<b>Genre: </b>Gothic / Fantasy / YA<br />
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<b>No. of Pages: </b>400<br />
<b><br />Expected publication date: </b>30th September 2014<br />
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<b>Published by: </b>Simon & Schuster UK<br />
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<b>Series?:</b> No<br />
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<b>Description: </b>Trevor Riddell is a 14 year old boy (in the summer of 1990) who is trying to bring his parents back together after they decided to 'take a break'. His father dragged him along to 'visit' his sick grandfather at Riddell House, the legendary family mansion. Things are not what they seem at Riddell House, however, and Trevor strives to uncover the centuries of secrets buried within its walls. Are there really ghosts in this mansion or has Trevor's mind snapped under the stress of his parents' impending divorce? Read it to find out.<br />
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<b>What I think about it: </b>From the beginning, this story is surrounded by a melancholic vibe. Equal parts terrifying and entertaining, it entrances the reader with its special magic. There are some points in the story where the main characters do things that are very irritating but for the most part they're alright. The story is well paced, it doesn't move too fast and it's not so slow that it bores the reader either. By the end of it all, the characters and their unique stories have taken a hold of your mind and invaded your heart. I loved it, even though it tore my heart to shreds.<br />
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<b>Trevor- </b>A.K.A. Clever Trevor. Ah, Trevor........such a simple yet stunning character. I liked him for most of it. He went through quite a journey and came out a changed person (in other words, his character development was amazing).<br />
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<b>Serena- </b>I disliked her as soon as we met her. Her character hits my morals the wrong way and I can't like her.<br />
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<b>Ben- </b>I admired him a lot. He did scare me for the first half of the novel, then he grew on me. But I think I did adore Harry more than him.<br />
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<b>Conclusion: 4.5/5 stars. This is one of those stories, it's gonna be in my mind for months to come.</b>Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-34504386688668361482014-09-03T21:11:00.002-07:002014-09-03T21:14:30.440-07:00Review No. 18: A Man Called Ove - Fredrik Backman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Genre: </b>Humor / Contemporary / Swedish Literature<br />
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<b>No. of Pages:</b> 298<br />
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<b>Published on: </b>July 15th 2014<br />
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<b>Series?: </b>No.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Meet Ove. He’s a curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him “the bitter neighbor from hell.” But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn't walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove’s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents’ association to their very foundations.</span><b><br /></b>
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<b>What I think about it:</b> It's been days since I've finished reading this book and I still cannot think of the perfect words to describe it. I went into this book expecting it to be a fast, funny read. It was really easy to get through and it was very humorous at times, but this book was so much more than that. It dealt with some really serious issues (depression, loss, love, family, helplessness, and so much more) but it was executed in such a way that the reader, does not feel the seriousness of the situations. I loved it, and I think, I will be carrying around the lessons I learnt from this story for a long time. This brilliant masterpiece was one of those unforgettable, life-changing moments that stay with us forever.<br />
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Ove- </b><i>I adored his grouchy mood and sharp tongue. His quiet strength is admirable. </i><i>He's an extremely loveable character.</i><br />
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<i><b>Cat Annoyance- </b>I loved this cat! Such attitude and personality! So unique and wonderfully hilarious.</i>
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<b>Conclusion: A solid 5/5 stars. I highly recommend this book to everyone. There's something in it for everyone.</b>Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-7260831861058441782014-08-08T12:07:00.003-07:002014-08-08T12:14:27.195-07:00ARC August 2014 TBR Hello,<br />
Yesterday, I was hanging around on twitter and I saw a tweet that mention Arc August. I was curious and did a bit of research. So, what is this Arc August thing?<br />
Well, as book bloggers we get a lot of Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) right? How many times has that pile grown to unmanageable heights? Too many, am I right? Here's a possible solution to this problem that has plagued us so much in the past.<br />
ARC August is essentially a month long read-a-thon of the review books we have in our possession. The Goal is to finish and review as many ARCs as possible in the month of August.<br />
If you're interested in taking part, you can sign up <a href="http://www.readsleeprepeat.org/2014/07/2015-arc-august-sign-up/">here.</a><br />
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<b>No. of Pages: <i>400</i></b><br />
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<b>Published on: <i>March 3rd, 2014</i></b><br />
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<b>Published by: <i>PenDreams</i></b><br />
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<b>Source: <i>CBB Book Promotions</i></b><br />
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<b>Series?: <i>The Morphid Chronicles #1</i></b><br />
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<b>Description: </b>Greg is a Morphid. He's been looking forward to, and at the same time dreading, his transformation for weeks. He wants to belong to a powerful caste but he's afraid that he'll be placed in a common caste like his parents.<br />
Sam is an average girl with heartless parents and a dream to be independant.<br />
Unfortunately, Fate disagrees with the both of them. Now, Greg is forced to protect Sam while she struggles against her nature.<br />
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<b>What I think about it: </b>This was a well written tale. It pulled me onto a rollercoaster of emotions. Honestly, I didn't expect to care so much about the story but at times I was almost brought to tears. This novel is more character based than action driven. Therefore, it felt as if the events were dragging sometimes. However, this is not a bad thing, as the characters drew me into their stories anyway. The characters aren't perfect by any means, really. The decisions they made had me gritting my teeth most of the times! But they're teenagers, of course they're going to make silly choices! My point is, this was really, really well done! I didn't enjoy every second of it, but it was entertaining.<br />
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<i><b>Sam- </b>The clueless, average girl with distant parents. She was likable for the first half of the book, then she did some stuff and I got really irritated with her. By the end of the book, she was back on my likable page.</i><br />
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<i><b>Greg- </b>The Morphid who didn't want to be common. I felt for him.....until I met Ashby. I mean, I could see where he was coming from but I really didn't care if Sam ended up being indifferent to him.</i><br />
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<i><b>Ashby- </b>The other half of Sam's soul. I really, really liked him (even if he does have a strange name). The romantic in me was backing him up all the way. *sigh*</i><br />
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<b>Conclusion: 3.5/5 Stars. If you're looking for a story that makes you <i><u>feel</u></i>, this one is for you. </b><br />
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Ingrid Seymour loves, loves, loves to write. She’s a young and new adult author. She writes in a variety of genres including romance, urban fantasy, paranormal and horror. She loves pizza and sushi, Sunkist and gum. She believes in vampires, witches, but not zombies (uh-uh, never!) She writes to loud music, daydreams constantly and spends too much time in twitter!! Find her there? Ingrid has incredible fun doing what she does, but more than anything she enjoys hearing from her readers. It’s a dream come true.</div>
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<b>Genre: <i>Fantasy / YA</i></b><br />
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<b>Edition: <i>ebook</i></b><br />
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<b>No. of Pages:<i> 189</i></b><br />
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<b>Published on:<i> April 29th 2014</i></b><br />
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<b>Published by: <i>Smashwords Edition</i></b><br />
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<b>Source: <i>Goodreads group; Making Connections YA Edition (free in exchange for an honest review)</i></b><br />
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<b>Series?: <i>The Secret of the Halflings #1</i></b><br />
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<b>Description: </b>Raya Sarian has always been different. Her father is a Siren, her mother is a Human. Raya is a Halfling. Her father has been absent for most of her life. Now, she must live with him and clans of blood-thirsty beasts for a year. Will she survive the year in the company of dangerous enemies?<br />
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<b>What I think about it: </b>This is a fast-paced, addictive read. Once you've started to read it, I don't think you'll be able to stop until you've read the last word. With only 189 pages, I had no problems getting through this book in a day. The portrayal of Sirens in this novel is something I've never seen before. They are equal parts terrifying and beautiful. They're also nothing like mermaids. Surprising, isn't it?<br />
The only thing I didn't like about this novel was the insta-love. It is kind of explained but I'm generally not a fan of this type of love in books. Oh yeah, and the main character annoyed me at times. *shrugs* What can you do, right?<br />
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<b>Conclusion: 4/5 Stars. Go read it, you're in for an interesting journey. </b><br />
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<b>Genre: <i>Fantasy / Paranormal</i></b><br />
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<b>Edition: <i>ebook</i></b><br />
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<b>No. of Pages: <i>270</i></b><br />
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<b>Published on:<i> May 2nd 2014</i></b><br />
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<b>Published by: <i>Muse It Up Publishing</i></b><br />
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<b>Source: <i>Goodreads group- Making Connections YA Edition (free copy in exchange for an honest review)</i></b><br />
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<b>Series?: <i>No</i></b><br />
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<b>Get this book <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/school-of-deaths-christopher-mannino/1119059176?ean=2940045799010&itm=1&usri=2940045799010">here.</a></b><br />
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<b>Description:</b> Thirteen year old Susan begins to lose weight at an alarming rate. She eats more and more food but she continues to look like a living skeleton. She's starting to worry that she might have some kind of terminal illness, the likes of which has never been seen before. She soon discovers that her soul is being pulled to the land of the dead and she will die if she doesn't live in the land of Deaths for a year. She's forced to attend the College of Deaths (it turns out that Grim Reapers are actually real, but they're known as Deaths). Suzie is in for an interesting year in this all-male world of Deaths. Will she survive in this world where everyone is against her? Why is she the only female Death in a million years? Read it and find out.<br />
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<b>What I think about it: </b>The concept behind this novel grabbed my interest from the very beginning. An entire world of Deaths, a school where Deaths must learn how to reap souls! It was fascinating! There was surprisingly little action, but things were certainly mysterious enough to keep me distracted at every turn. I did have a problem with the romance that was introduced later in the book but it was bound to happen from the very beginning (a world filled with males and only one female, at least one of them was going to have feelings for her). Aside from that, this was a well-written fantasy/mystery and I quite enjoyed it.<br />
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<b>Susan (Suzie) - </b>She's a curious person by nature. Once she had her eyes on the puzzle there was no stopping her from solving it! I wasn't attached to her but it was interesting to see her story.<br />
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<b>Conclusion: 3.5/5 stars. Go check it out, it's a fun, easy fantasy read that will have you in suspense throughout the entire thing.</b>Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-83743798534251199152014-06-27T10:51:00.001-07:002014-06-27T10:51:21.110-07:00The Fault in Our TBR So, I'm going to assume that you guys don't know what this is. The Fault in Our TBR is a 24 hr reading marathon that is being held on 28th, June 2014. That's tomorrow!<br />
This read-a-thon is being hosted by two lovely booktubers:<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/mandersonxoxo">mandersonxoxo</a><br />
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You can sign up to participate <a href="http://kiarasloveforbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/24-hour-read-thon-sign-ups.html?m=1">here.</a><br />
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So, the read-a-thon starts at midnight wherever you are on the 28th (and it lasts for 24hrs). I think that's really all you need to know.<br />
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This is my TBR for tomorrow:<br />
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Okay, so those are the books I'll attempt to read tomorrow. We'll see how it goes. My TBR is subject to change but I'll try to stick to these two books.<br />
Tell me in the comments if you're participating and what you plan to read tomorrow. Until next time, happy reading!Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-45527202856018631902014-06-19T18:22:00.000-07:002014-06-19T18:22:08.088-07:00Review No. 14: Intangible - C.A. Gray <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Genre: <i>Fantasy / YA</i></b><br />
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<b>Edition:<i> E-book</i></b><br />
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<b>No. of Pages:<i> 307</i></b><br />
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<b>Published on:<i> December 1st, 2013</i></b><br />
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<b>Published by: <i>Wunderlust Publishing</i></b><br />
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<b>Source:<i> Netgalley</i></b><br />
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<b>Series?:<i> Piercing the Veil #1</i></b><br />
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<b>Description: </b>Peter Stewart is the son of a quantum physicist. His father has told him strange versions of the Arthurian Legends all his life. Peter doesn't believe any of it. Until, a new girl starts attending his school and her arrival sets off a chain of events that could not possibly happen outside of the imagination. Peter finally discovers the truth of his father's stories and uncovers Arthur's ancient enemy, The Shadow Lord. There's also a prophecy that can change the fate of the entire world. Peter and his friends are in for a very rude awakening and a crazy adventure full of danger.<br />
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<b>What I think about it: </b>I loved it! It took a while for me to get attached to the story and the characters but when I did, I couldn't stop reading! I just had to know what was going to happen! The plot was gripping and the characters crept into my heart and made it their home. The worlding-building was totally unique and it was really enjoyable to watch it unfold. I liked this story so much that I have no more words to describe it! Go read it yourself, it's awesomely beyond words!<br />
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<b>Peter - </b>He's really intelligent but he refuses to believe anything that doesn't have a scientific explanation. I liked him from the very beginning. His stubborn nature is quite amusing at times :)<br />
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<b>Lily - </b>She's the new kid at the school and she has a secret........she sees things that no one else can see. Everyone thinks she's crazy and she's starting to think so too. Then she meets Peter. She wasn't my favorite person in the world but she wasn't so annoying either.<br />
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<b>Kane - </b>Oh Kane.....I loved him! Even though he was a jerk for almost all the time that we knew him, he still made a special place for himself in my heart. I was really very sad to see the last of him when I finished reading the book :(<br />
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<b>Conclusion: An easy 5/5 stars! If you love fantasy, I highly recommend this book. I'm sure you'll love it!</b>Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537052440416941905.post-8020280607426833682014-06-03T13:16:00.001-07:002014-06-03T13:16:40.410-07:00Review No.13: Here, There Be Dragons - James A. Owen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Genre: <i>Fantasy - Dragons / YA</i></b><br />
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<b>Edition: <i>Hardcover</i></b><br />
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<b>No. of Pages: <i>326</i></b><br />
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<b>Published on: <i>September 26th, 2006</i></b><br />
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<b>Published by: <i>Simon & Schuster</i></b><br />
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<b>Source: <i>Library</i></b><br />
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<b>Series?: <i>The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica #1</i></b><br />
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<b>Description: </b>The murder of John's mentor brings together three stranger; John, Charles and Jack. On a rainy night in London, during the first World War, a strange little man called Bert tells them that they are the Caretakers of the Imaginarium Geographica. Hunted by terrifying creatures, the companions flee, in a ship known as The Indigo Dragon, to the Archipelago of Dreams. They must learn to trust each other and their imaginations as they fight the dark forces that threaten the fate of both worlds.<br />
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<b>What I think about it: </b>I loved this book! It was so easy to read and so light but heavy with content at the same time. From the first page, I was hooked. It was absolutely wonderful. The world-building was stunning and enchanting. The story was fast paced and captivating. The characters were relatable and I actually cared about them as if I'd known them all my life. The ending, omg, THE ENDING!!!!! I think you should read this book just because of that ending, it was totally unexpected and oh, there are no words to describe it! This novel was truly amazing and I really want to continue with this series.<br />
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<b>Character Analysis:</b><br />
<b>John- </b>He is the helpless hero who eventually finds his way. Surprisingly, that didn't annoy me as much as it normally would have. In fact, it didn't irritate me at all. I rather liked seeing him this way.<br />
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<b>Charles- </b>He is the logical person who has a hard time believing anything that is not proven to him. In other words, he has to see it to believe it. I liked him a lot.<br />
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<b>Jack- </b>He is the rash, headstrong person who dives into things before he thinks about them properly. I didn't like him as much as I liked the others but I didn't hate him either.<br />
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<b>Bert- </b>He is basically their guide throughout their adventure. I don't think he ever lead them astray.<br />
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<b>Conclusion: 5/5 stars. I highly recommend this book to all fantasy lovers. If you haven't read this book, why haven't you?</b>Silverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328591591747264273noreply@blogger.com0