Lifeblood by Gena Showalter

Lifeblood by Gena Showalter

Goodreads Blurb: My Firstlife is over, but my Everlife is only now beginning.

With her last living breath, Tenley "Ten" Lockwood made her choice and picked her realm in the Everlife. Now, as the war between Troika and Myriad rages, she must face the consequences.

Because Ten possesses a rare supernatural ability to absorb and share light, the Powers That Be have the highest expectations for her future—and the enemy wants her neutralized. Fighting to save her Secondlife, she must learn about her realm from the ground up while launching her first mission: convincing a select group of humans to join her side before they die. No pressure, right?

But Ten's competition is Killian, the boy she can't forget—the one who gave up everything for her happiness. He has only one shot at redemption: beating Ten at a game she's never even played. As their throw-downs heat up, so do their undeniable feelings, and soon, Ten will have to make another choice. Love…or victory.

My thoughts: This is the second book ion the Everlife trilogy. Thanks to Memorial Day weekend I was able to sit down and read this book. The story picks up where book 1 (lifeblood) leaves off and the moment we met up with Tenley drama, chaos and adventure kick off. I feel that in this book the world of Troika and Myriad are explained more and you can understand their differences and why the war is going on. Based on how this book ends book 3, Everlife, will have the all-out war between the two groups and I worry about what it could mean for Tenley and Killian. Now we have to wait until 2018 to find out how it ends….

Bethany's Favorites at Bookcon 2017

This is my first time at Bookcon and I am beyond excited. I was unable to get any tickets for the authors I would have liked to see, but even if I see them from afar...I'll be happy.

 What I am looking forward to:

* Epic Reads meet ups on Saturday and Sunday. I'm sure we'll be only going to one of the days, but    I'm looking forward to talking and meeting other avid readers. 

* One word, Swag. Who doesn't love free things, especially when it's books? 

* Chad Michael Murray and Heather Graham will be signing American Drifter posters for the first 100 people on line. He's still a babe <3

* Sarah Dessen, one of my favorite authors, is having an in-book signing. Literally so excited for this because I was unable to get a ticket for the Autographing section. I'm hoping the book we need to buy for her to autograph is her new book, Once and For All. 

I would have liked to meet/have autograph from:

* Bill Nye, obviously he's the science guy. I would have liked to meet/ receive an autograph from him because of his work and commitment to research and continuous studying of the climate change as well as other topics. He's one of the many reasons why I am so adamant about the environment and finding ways to preserve it.

* Mayim Bialik: Besides being a genius on the show Big Bang Theory, she is a genius in real life as well as an inspiration to other girls to be bad ass scientists. She shows that you can be cute as well as a brainiac and have everything you want in life- such as a career and a family. 

* Scott Kelly: Unfortunately his signings and panel were cancelled. 

* Sarah J. Maas: Last year was the first time I have ever read any of her books can can I just say... I am obsessed with her and her style of writing. One of my other favorite authors and I really wish she was doing in booth signing as well. 

bookcon 2017- Leah's favorites

This post will be a little different than what i would normally post. For all of you diehard reads out there know what this weekend coming up is Bookcon. For all of you non-reads out there Bookcon is where authors, readers, bloggers, and industry people get together. there will be panels, signings, swag and meetups. This year it is being held in NYC and it is two days long.I really love this event. I will be attending both days. I will do a write up of everything that happened at bookcon on monday so look for that post. below i will tell you everything that i am excited for during the event. Oh and Happy Memorial Day.

Saterday

this day is usually the busiest. 

1. the signings- 2 of my favorite authors signings
1. Stephanie Garber- Carvel
2. Marie Lu- legend series
2. swagg
• they had out the best swag. i am talking about Arc copies of books,posters, bags you name it
3. Meeting other readers
4. Pannels
• i am not a big fan of panels but there is one about YA and Na books that i wan to go to

Sunday

Sunday is a little slower but still a lot of fun

1. the signings
1. Charlamagne tha god- if you do not know who this is but he is a radio dj. he is very honest like me and i love him. he also was on the MTV show Guy Code. 
2. swagg
• they had out the best swag. i am talking about Arc copies of books,posters, bags you name it
3. Meeting other readers

BookCon 2017- My Favorites

The people and meet ups I am excited to for

Stephanie Garber- author of Caraval

                I have been waiting months and months to buy this book but I’ve been waiting to see if we needed to buy it at BookCon for her and we do. This book has become my newest obsession and it seems like all I do it stalk her twitter and Instagram for detail on her next book.

Chad Michael Murray- actor One Tree Hill and author

                I have been a fan of Chad’s since his Lucas Scott days on One Tree Hill. To meet Chad you have to be one of the first 100 people to get in line to receive the poster he and his co-author is signing. My best friend and I will be fangirling in the line waiting to see him.

Kerri Maniscalco, author Stalking Jack the Ripper

                I can’t explain why I find the topic of Jack the Ripper so interesting but when I saw the cover and read the title I just had to read this book. This book had many twisting and turns and kept the mystery going to the very end. I was worried that there wasn’t going to be a sequel but there is. Hunting Prince Dracula comes of this year and I am dying to have it!

Cassandra Clare, author the Mortal Instruments and Infernal Device

                I just recently became a fan of Cassandra’s and there seems like I will never be able to catch up with her book. I entered the Shadow world completely backwards. I saw the movie first around the time it came, never touch any of the books or thought twice about them. I stayed up late one night and found the tv show Shadowhunters on Freeform on and I thought why not. I binged the first season, started reading the Infernal Devices, I want to watch season 2A before June 5^th and read the Mortal Instruments.

Epic Reads meetup Saturday and Sunday

                I follow Epic Reads on social media and YouTube. For me they are a great way to stay up to date on what is coming out, what the authors are up to and I love watching their YouTube videos about Book Nerd Problems and Margot’s Book Hauls.

Harry Potter fan meetup Sunday

                I am a big Harry Potter fan and I can’t wait to meet more Harry Potter Fan. To me meeting others in your fandom is like going to a family reunion or seeing an old friend after a long time.

Project 17 by Laurie Faria Stolarz

Six high school students visit an abandoned mental institution before its demolition. Each of them have their own underlying purpose for visiting, but what brought them together is the chance to be in a film contest. When a game of truth or dare spirals out of control-they begin to really sees what lies within the walls of Danvers State Hospital.

This book is seriously creepy. The characters are the stereotypical assortment- the jock, popular kids, goth, and so on. When the true plot of the story is revealed-everything changes. I’ve read it twice and both times in one day. The ghost story and scare factor could have been improved but it was enough for me to stay entertained and spooked. I’ve passed it on to several other people to read.

If you enjoyed the Asylum series, then you would enjoy this book.

Crossroads (Wind Dragons 6) by Chantal Fernando

sorry for posting so late day.

Blurb:

From New York Times bestselling author Chantal Fernando comes the latest in the Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club series featuring a red-hot romance and plenty of mystery!

Ranger is at a crossroads: he has a chance to leave the motorcycle club and do something else with his life—but he keeps getting dragged back. When the Wind Dragons Motorcycle Club asks for his help, Ranger agrees, not only because it is hard to say no to them, but also because he has a vested interest.

A woman is missing.

And Ranger knows her.

The Wind Dragons aren’t the only ones hoping this girl can be found—on the hunt is Johanna Chase, a stubborn detective who won’t give up until the missing woman is found safe. She needs Ranger to navigate the underground world of motorcycle clubs, and immediately, sparks fly. Ranger fights the attraction. He has no plans on going there, no matter how beautiful and badass she is. A biker and a cop? Ridiculous.

But the two of them soon realize that they’re in way over their heads, and now they have to trust each other in order to save her. With the WDMC and the police force at their back, it should be no problem, right?

My Thoughts:

I have read the whole series by her and this book did not do it for me. it was ok read but i felt that it could be better. every other book in the series had action in it i felt that this book was lacking in that. this book is supposed to be about a MC but to me there was not as much interaction with the MC unlike the other books. i was let down by this book. i don't have much to say other that that it is ok.

The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon

Goodreads blurb;

“West Hall, Vermont, has always been a town of strange disappearances and old legends. The most mysterious is that of Sara Harrison Shea, who in 1908, was found in the field behind her house just months after the tragic death of her daughter, Gertie. Now, in present day, nineteen-year-old Ruthie lives in Sara’s farmhouse with her mother and younger sister, Fawn. Her mother always insisted that they live off the grid, and that’s a risky decision when Ruthie wakes up to find her mother missing. Searching for clues, she finds a copy of Sara Harrison Shea’s diary hidden beneath the floorboards of her mother’s bedroom. As Ruthie gets sucked deeper into the mystery of Sara’s fate, she discovers that she’s not the only person who’s desperately looking for someone they’ve lost...”

The Winter People is a page turning ghost story that I could not put down. I absolutely enjoyed reading it and getting sucked into the lives of the characters. The only issue I had was the open ending of the book, I overall did not like that there wasn't a final ending. If there were to be a sequel, I would not have minded the ending. Other than that, I enjoyed the book thoroughly and will pass it along to others.

Miranda (Miranda #3) by Grace Livingston Hill

As the last novel in the Miranda trilogy, it truly wraps everything together. All characters from past books, except Phoebe Dean, return to close out the series.

Goodreads blurb;

“Five separate times Miranda Griscom has rejected a wealthy admirer’s proposal of marriage, content in her role as housekeeper and nanny for the Spaffords. The community thinks her daft to refuse such a man, but they don’t know that her heart belongs to the town’s black sheep--who when, accused of murder twelve years ago, she helped to escape. When she finds out where he has been living, she can only hope to get word to him and clear his name.”

*Warning- Spoilers*

This final story truly wraps the entire trilogy together- all the pieces finally coming together to complete the story and fulfill the life of sweet Miranda. This stories features the Spafford’s and Miranda as well as their relationship to the entire town. David owning the local town newspaper, his involvement in politics as well as new scientific inventions (such as the railroad!). The mischief Miranda involves herself into such as the “Hypnotism” and proving the innocence of her true love. She also revealed her true desire in life-to own the house across the street and to be in charge of her own household.

Through trials and chance encounters-the name of her true love, Allan, was cleared and able to return home from the Oregon wilderness. From the moment he came back into her life- their future together was sealed and Miranda lived happily ever after in her house across the street.

This book left me in tears. The pure innocence and and love of the book left me speechless. Truly Miranda got everything good she put towards the world right back for her own happy ending. I wish there was more Miranda in the books but I am thrilled at the ending.

Axle's Brand (death chasers 3) by C.M.Owens

Blurb:

Fate is just a made-up word used to give us hope or absolution. We find hope when we believe bad things happen to us for a reason. We find absolution when we feel as though the wrongs of our past were just fate’s twisted design to bring us to our present, and all of it was out of our hands.
Of course, I sort of change my mind after meeting Axle. The man with scars and haunted, cold eyes. The man who only warms when he is around me. The first man I believe won’t cost me my life. The first man I’ve ever believed to actually be honorable, despite the fact he’s a ruthless criminal.
Only the craziest of fates could have put us in the paths of each other. More of a collision course, really.
Life gets complicated. Shit happens. And I sort of fall harder than I thought possible.
The first time we met, I was in my pajamas and cowering on the floorboard of his SUV, hiding from my very insane brother. Lovely first impression, I assure you.
The second time we met, I was literally skating around a bunch of corpses, because I’m slightly crazy like that. Long story.
Obviously my second impression had just as much impact as my first. Because he fell head-over-heels in love with me in that instant.
Kidding. That last part is complete bullshit. Axle is far more complicated than insta-love nonsense. Which is one of my favorite things about him.
Everything about us is perfectly complicated and wonderfully disastrous.
It’s what every girl dreams of…as long as they’re as crazy as I am.
And I’m just crazy enough to hold on, because I don’t mind being the psycho chick in roller skates, who is flipping fate the bird when it tries to intervene again. It’s just one of my quirks. Turns out, I’m Axle’s brand of crazy too.
Life should be really freaking interesting. Or catastrophic. Or psychopathic.
I guess it depends on how much madness you can embrace.

My Thoughts:

Ok if you have ever read any of my posts you would know that i love this author. i love this new series as well. you have romance, drama, funny moments, and hot men. what is not to love. the main characters are trying to work together to help their families to get rid of the bad guys. you will not be able to put this book down.we will also learn about a key information in this book about the stuff that happening with the club. i can not wait for the next book. 

Phoebe Deane (Miranda #2) by Grace Livingston Hill

Phoebe Deane is the second novel in the Miranda trilogy. It introduces new characters such as Phoebe Deane, but also has beloved ones from the first novel- Miranda and Marcia and David Spafford.

Goodreads blurb;

“Day after day Phoebe is subjected to living a servants life in her brother’s home, picked on by her hateful sister-in-law, and forced to endure matchmaking schemes influenced by greed. Could a chance encounter in the woods change the direction of her life?”

*Warning- Spoilers*

Grace Livingston-Hill is not only a Victorian styled writer but many of her stories have a Christian or religious base. If you have read any of her novels, there are several mentions of God and other religious or biblical references. Out of all three novels in the Miranda series, Phoebe Deane is the most religious. That was not an issue and it did not deter my interest in the novel, but it was a main focus. So if you are not one who enjoys religious books or ideas, maybe skip or skim those parts of the novel.

The character of Phoebe Deane is respectable and innocent- a bit naive and stand-offish which can come across annoying. It is more of a Cinderella story, being able to escape her intolerable sister-in-law and arranged marriage in order to marry the man of her dreams.

To me the most important part of the book was the true introduction of Miranda and her growth from the first novel. Unfortunately, she is only in about ⅓ of the novel, but it shows her nature, her intent, and undying love towards those she admired and “adopts” as her family/projects. In the little amount she appears she makes an impact and truly makes the novel worth reading.

I enjoyed this novel, it was not my favorite from the trilogy, but I would read it again.

Marcia Schuyler (Miranda #1) by Grace Livingston-Hill

Marcia Schuyler is the first novel in the Miranda Trilogy by Grace Livingston Hill. It definitely sets the tone for one of the most beloved series written by Livingston Hill. It starts the series and backstory for characters that occur throughout the trilogy.

Goodreads blurb;

“Two sisters are as different as night and day--and inexplicably linked by the man they both desire. Kate Schuyler lives only for what pleases her in the moment, while Marcia Schuyler sacrifices her youth to marry her older sister’s jilted fiance. Can Marcia endure living in borrowed clothes and a borrowed home with a borrowed husband?”

Reading Grace Livingston-Hill is new for me but certainly not new for my family. My grandparents, who live in California, sent over two boxes of her novels and works. If you’re a fan of Livingston-Hill you’ll understand how very many books that is. On Goodreads alone, it says she had 220 distinct works. Luckily, I’ve just received around 60 or 70 of her works-so get ready for a lot of Livingston-Hill book reviews.

*Warning-Spoilers*

My opinion of the first book would be that it was difficult- not in the sense that it was slow or not easy to get into. This novel was published in 1808, and it was more of the mindset that was difficult to get into. For instance, when Kate runs away and marries her Beau. The Schuyler's are devastated and betrayed, but what bothers them more than the family name being slandered, is that David will be wife-less and would be embarrassed returning home as a single man. Being a 24 year old woman, I would never think that if I decided to leave a fiance and elope with another man...that my father would insist my 17 year old sister marrying my abandoned fiance.

Once getting past the generation and era difference and simply realizing things were different in 1808-I truly enjoyed the book. It is a romance novel, the entire trilogy is, and it is beautifully done. It is shown when Marcia holds her vows and respects them, even though they are made to a man who should not have been her husband. How she truly falls in love with David and they spend the remainder of their years together. Marcia truly is a feminist of her time. I do have to say, the characters did not seem real or “fleshed out” at some parts, but it truly is worth reading and finishing the trilogy. The best part of the novel for me was the introduction of Miranda (it is called the Miranda trilogies for a reason!) and her cheeky personality.

Textrovert by Lindsey Summers

 this post is going to be a little different than what i normally do. this book was originally published on wattpad and it was called The Cell Phone Swap.so this post will also be a comparison piece as well as a review.

Blurb:

Summer is nearly over and Keeley is about to start her senior year when disaster strikes: she picks up the wrong cell phone by mistake. 😞 Just her luck that it belongs to Talon, a totally arrogant jock 🏈 who’s just left for football camp—with her phone. Keeley doesn’t know him, but they’ll need to rely on each other to forward their messages for an entire week.

Talon is so full of himself, but Keeley quickly discovers he’s funny, too—at least his texts are. 😅 And he listens to Keeley—which is more than anyone else does. Texting Talon, she can be more than just the quiet twin sister of a popular boy. Texting Talon, she can be the outgoing person she’s always wanted to be. Soon the two are falling for each other, hard.
But when true identities are revealed and secrets are exposed, will Keeley’s feelings stay the same?

My Thoughts:

Ok this book was a very fast read. you will not be able to put this book down. since i had read this book on wattpad already i thought that this book would be the same as what i already but it was not. i don't know which i liked better. i think that i liked the wattpad version better because in the book the main character looks like a wimp and online she does not. also i noticed that they took out a big chunk of the story from the online version. I still enjoyed the book but i wish that they kept a little more of the online version in the book. overall, i really liked the book and would read it again. let me know in the comments if you have read both versions of the book and what you thought about the book.

P.S - if you want to read the Wattpad version of the story i will have it linked down below

the cell phone swap on wattpad

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The Infernal Devices Trilogy by Cassandra Clare

The Infernal Devices Trilogy by Cassandra Clare

Clockwork Angel, Clockwork Prince and Clockwork Princess

The prequels to the popular Mortal Instruments Series

I have been going back and forth on whether I was going to read the Mortal Instruments for years. I watched the movie to see if I would like the premise of the story or not.  It’s a big taboo of mine to not read the book first but I went for it anyway. I didn’t mind the movie but some of my friends who are part of the Shadowhunter fandom weren’t fans of the movie. When the TV show came out I thought about reading the series but at that part there were some many books tied to the Shadow World I didn’t know where to start so I went with what I thought would be best based on the timeline. I read a Clockwork Angel in a day. I found everything about Shadowhunters and their world to be fascinating and a rush. There are so many twist and turns in the three stories, always keeping on edge to the very end. I just finished the third and finale book of the trilogy, Clockwork Princess last night/early this morning and the ending left me shocked.

The three books focus on Tessa Gray, a girl who just moved for New York to London to be with her brother. The second she steps on London soil she is taken and witches and held captive. There she is constantly focus to use her special gift, shape-shifting. Eventually she is rescued by Shadowhunters, unintentionally, Will Herondale and Jem Carstairs. From there on it is a continuous battle to keep Tessa away from Mortmain who wants to use her gift as part of his plan to take out all the Shadowhunters. During her stay at the London Institute Tessa becomes the love interest for Will and Jem which adds on to the intensity of her situation.  In the end, Mortmain’s plan comes into effect and it’s up to the Shadowhunters of the London Institute to fight to save the Shadow World and Tessa.

Half-Truths by Randileigh Kennedy

Hi everyone sorry for such a late post today but i wanted to get one up anyway. 

Blurb:

On the surface, Whitley Rose appears relatively put together. People are in awe of her songwriting career, her Nashville apartment has a one-of-a-kind view, and her rock star boyfriend – well, he’s a dirt bag, and truth-be-told her tiny apartment actually sucks. Meanwhile, on the chance her crumbling dreams aren’t devastating enough, she’s called back home to face the reality that her father is seriously ill.

Sawyer Grant is dangerously handsome for a guy in jogging pants, and far too focused for a spontaneous girl like Whitley. However, having experienced the loss of his own family, he knows what it’s like to face the hard truth of losing someone. Despite the heaviness of their circumstances, they still find themselves smiling and laughing together under the summer sun.

Perhaps an open sky, laughter, and love are the only truths they really need. 

My Thoughts:

this book was given to me in advance and to give my honest review. so this book was your typical love triangle romance book. it was slow to start and the main character was in denial for everything. it was making me mad. this book was just plan ok for your typical romance book. 

Happy Mother's Day

I just want to say Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there. You ladies are AMAZING and I hope y'all have a wonderful day! 😚

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Goodreads Blurb: This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded.

The year is 2575, and two rival megacorporations are at war over a planet that’s little more than an ice-covered speck at the edge of the universe. Too bad nobody thought to warn the people living on it. With enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra—who are barely even talking to each other—are forced to fight their way onto an evacuating fleet, with an enemy warship in hot pursuit.

But their problems are just getting started. A deadly plague has broken out and is mutating, with terrifying results; the fleet's AI, which should be protecting them, may actually be their enemy; and nobody in charge will say what’s really going on. As Kady hacks into a tangled web of data to find the truth, it's clear only one person can help her bring it all to light: the ex-boyfriend she swore she'd never speak to again.

My thoughts: This book took me some time getting into, like at least 150 pages, but once things started to happen I couldn’t put it down. There were some many questions about what was happening amongst the ships and why they were being attacked they were being attacked that I felt compelled to finish the book and get all the answers. The end left me feeling meh. SPOILER ALERT! The two main events at the end are Ezra is actually alive and the main evil leader of the Lincoln (bad ship) is Ezra’s birth mother. I am not sure about how I feel about Ezra being saved versus dying while trying to escape, I think the latter fits the story better.  No offense to the Ezra/Kady shippers. Ezra’s birth mother being the main villain of the story wasn’t that big of a surprise. Earlier Ezra mentioned to Kady that his dad left his mother because she was a mean and crazy person so they packed up and ran. I kind of had a thought bubble then about his mother being involved with the invasion so it wasn’t a huge shocker to me.

Daughter of the Pirate King

Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

Goodreads Blurb: There will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I’ve gotten what I came for.

Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map—the key to a legendary treasure trove—seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship.

More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate, Riden. But not to worry, for Alosa has a few tricks up her sleeve, and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King.

My thoughts: I read this book in a day. I am a big fan of pirates and when some reviews compared the main character, Alosa to Jack Sparrow I had to read it.  From start to finish it let you guessing on what will happen next and what Alosa’s end game is. I can’t wait for the sequel!!!

Xander: the Beginning (rockstar 9) by Anne Mercier P.s. Spoiler Alert!!!!!

Sorry for not posting on thursday but i had a crazy week. i will try to make it up to guys.Also, with this review if you have not read any books in this series don't read this review. here is the review of the book.

Blurb:

We met at the age of eight. That day on the playground was a turning point in my life. She stole my heart with just a glance as she sang off key. 

But nothing’s perfect. 

I figured out pretty quickly she was too good for me, so I let her go. 

I thought I was doing the right thing--until I realized I wasn’t. 
She was my everything and without her I was nothing. 

When we reunited, my heart became whole. My life had meaning. We loved fiercely and completely. Life was perfect. 

The more success I gain with Falling Down, the further away I’m pulled from Tera. But she gains success of her own, and the distance grows immeasurably. 

She wants me to live my dreams and I want the same for her. We both know our love is strong enough to survive time and distance. 
Then the unthinkable happens and nothing will ever be the same again.

My thoughts:

ok so if you have read this blog before you know that i love this series. Xander is one of my favorite characters. this book was set to release back in february but the author felt it was not ready. Well after all of that waiting it is finally out and i loved it. this book was amazing. We have seen Xander with this mystery girl in a couple of her other books but we never know why she was important. In the book that the author put out before this we learned something so bomb dropping that i had to reread the part two times. We learn that Xander has a wife. this book is all about how they met as a kid. they go through so much together that i was shocked that they did not brake up.For me this book was a rollercoaster of emotions. i must have cried four to five times during this book. it will play at your heart. learning about their past help me to see why Xander is the way he is in the present. I can understand why xander is who he is now. if you were hesitant on this book totally get it.

Ten Thousand Skies Above You (Firebird #2)

Ten Thousand Skies Above You (Firebird #2) by Claudia Gray

Goodreads Blurb: Ever since she used the Firebird, her parents' invention, to cross into alternate dimensions, Marguerite has caught the attention of enemies who will do anything to force her into helping them dominate the multiverse—even hurting the people she loves. She resists until her boyfriend, Paul, is attacked and his consciousness scattered across multiple dimensions.

Marguerite has no choice but to search for each splinter of Paul’s soul. The hunt sends her racing through a war-torn San Francisco, the criminal underworld of New York City, and a glittering Paris where another Marguerite hides a shocking secret. Each world brings Marguerite one step closer to rescuing Paul. But with each trial she faces, she begins to question the destiny she thought they shared.

My thoughts: I liked this book more than the first one. The ending left me jaw-dropped. The majority of the story is Marguerite and Theo popping in and out of different dimensions doing the same thing over and over; find each other, contact each other if possible then find Paul and figure out a plan to get the splinter. It sounds like it would be boring but it’s the dimensions and their environment that keeps you reading.

Stars (Wendy Darling #1) by Colleen Oakes

Stars (Wendy Darling #1) by Colleen Oakes

Goodreads Blurb: Wendy Darling has a perfectly agreeable life with her parents and brothers in wealthy London, as well as a budding romance with Booth, the neighborhood bookseller’s son. But while their parents are at a ball, the charmingly beautiful Peter Pan comes to the Darling children’s nursery and—dazzled by this flying boy with god-like powers—they follow him out of the window and straight on to morning, to Neverland, an intoxicating island of feral freedom.

As time passes in Neverland, Wendy realizes that this Lost Boys’ paradise of turquoise seas, mermaids, and pirates holds terrible secrets rooted in blood and greed. As Peter’s grasp on her heart tightens, she struggles to remember where she came from—and begins to suspect that this island of dreams, and the boy who desires her, have the potential to transform into an everlasting nightmare.

My thoughts: I am a big fan of stories that relate back to Disney. I knew if wasn’t going to be exactly like to Disney-version but Colleen Oakes re-telling is darker than I expected. Peter Pan reminds me of that boy that everyone wants to be linked to in some way because he’s an amazing character but he’s also a villain in his own story. The book left off with an interesting cliff-hanger and I can’t wait to read the sequel, Seas (Wendy Darling #2).

Book coming out in May

This post is about all of the book that i think will be good that are coming out in May:

May 2

Blurb:

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's maneuverings and the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit-and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well.

As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords-and hunt for allies in unexpected places. 

In this thrilling third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Sarah J. Maas, the earth will be painted red as mighty armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy them all.

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After experiencing a series of dangerous—and frankly, humiliating—trials at Camp Half-Blood, Apollo must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. Fortunately, what he lacks in godly graces he's gaining in new friendships—with heroes who will be very familiar to fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus series. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride. . . .

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It’s bad enough when high-school senior Keeley grabs the wrong phone while leaving her small town’s end-of-summer fair. It’s even worse when she discovers that the phone she now has belongs to the obnoxious, self-centered Talon and that he’s just left for football camp … with her phone. Reluctantly, the two agree to forward messages for a week. And as Keeley gets to know Talon, she starts to like him. Keeley learns there’s more to Talon than the egocentric jock most people see. There’s more to Keeley, too. Texting Talon, she can step out of the shadow of her popular twin brother. Texting Talon, she can be the person she’s always wanted to be. 
Sparks fly when the two finally meet to exchange their phones. But while Keeley has been playing a part online, Talon has been keeping a secret. He has a different connection to Keeley — one that has nothing to do with phones, and one that will make their new relationship all but impossible. Knowing what she now knows, can Keeley trust him? And can love in the present erase mistakes of the past?

May 16

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Russia is on the brink of great change. Pasha’s coronation approaches, and Vika is now the Imperial Enchanter, but the role she once coveted may be more difficult—and dangerous—than she ever expected.

Pasha is grappling with his own problems—his legitimacy is in doubt, the girl he loves loathes him, and he believes his best friend is dead. When a challenger to the throne emerges—and with the magic in Russia growing rapidly—Pasha must do whatever it takes to keep his position and protect his kingdom.

For Nikolai, the ending of the Crown’s Game stung deeply. Although he just managed to escape death, Nikolai remains alone, a shadow hidden in a not-quite-real world of his own creation. But when he’s given a second chance at life—tied to a dark price—Nikolai must decide just how far he’s willing to go to return to the world.

With revolution on the rise, dangerous new magic rearing up, and a tsardom up for the taking, Vika, Nikolai, and Pasha must fight—or face the destruction of not only their world but also themselves.

May 23

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Emma Carstairs has finally avenged her parents. She thought she’d be at peace. But she is anything but calm. Torn between her desire for her parabatai Julian and her desire to protect him from the brutal consequences of parabatai relationships, she has begun dating his brother, Mark. But Mark has spent the past five years trapped in Faerie; can he ever truly be a Shadowhunter again?

And the faerie courts are not silent. The Unseelie King is tired of the Cold Peace, and will no longer concede to the Shadowhunters’ demands. Caught between the demands of faerie and the laws of the Clave, Emma, Julian, and Mark must find a way to come together to defend everything they hold dear—before it’s too late.

May 30

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Meet Oakley Ford-teen celebrity, renowned pop star, child of famous movie stars, hottie with millions of fangirls… and restless troublemaker. On the surface he has it all, but with his home life disintegrating, his music well suddenly running dry, and the tabloids having a field day over his outrageous exploits, Oakley's team decides it's time for an intervention. The result: an image overhaul, complete with a fake girlfriend meant to show the world he's settled down.

Enter seventeen-year-old Vaughn Bennett-devoted sister, part-time waitress, the definition of "normal." Under ordinary circumstances she'd never have taken this gig, but with her family strapped for cash, she doesn't have much of a choice. And for the money Oakley's team is paying her, she figures she can put up with outlandish Hollywood parties and a team of publicists watching her every move. So what if she thinks Oakley's a shallow, self-centered jerk? It's not like they're going to fall for each other in real life…right?