Until Friday Night (The Field Party #1) by Abbi Glines

Until Friday Night (The Field Party #1) by Abbi Glines

Blurb: To everyone who knows him, West Ashby has always been that guy: the cocky, popular, way-too-handsome-for-his-own-good football god who led Lawton High to the state championships. But while West may be Big Man on Campus on the outside, on the inside he’s battling the grief that comes with watching his father slowly die of cancer.

Two years ago, Maggie Carleton’s life fell apart when her father murdered her mother. And after she told the police what happened, she stopped speaking and hasn’t spoken since. Even the move to Lawton, Alabama, couldn’t draw Maggie back out. So she stayed quiet, keeping her sorrow and her fractured heart hidden away.

As West’s pain becomes too much to handle, he knows he needs to talk to someone about his father—so in the dark shadows of a post-game party, he opens up to the one girl who he knows won’t tell anyone else.

West expected that talking about his dad would bring some relief, or at least a flood of emotions he couldn’t control. But he never expected the quiet new girl to reply, to reveal a pain even deeper than his own—or for them to form a connection so strong that he couldn’t ever let her go…

My thoughts: This book was recommended to me by one of my besties/co-blogger who has read multiple books by Abbi Glines. For what I understand Abbi Glines has a way of making sequel to story that don’t have in the same timeline but don’t focus on the same main characters so if you don’t like book 1, you can read book 2 and it’s a completely different story. I was completely drawn to this book when I found out one of the main characters doesn’t speak anymore and now she has to move to a new town, new school and try to fit in. Switching schools in the middle of high school is hard and scary enough now add not speaking…makes life 100x harder. I loved how West and Maggie came together and how their story evolved a lot that part of me wished the sequel continued on with them.

A Short History of the Girl Next Door by Jared Reck (Arc Review)

My Thoughts:
When I first started this book, I was not sure if I would like it, it really reminded me of friend I have and what he went through a few years ago. This story is one every person has felt at one time in their life. The crush that only sees them as a friend and nothing more. The book felt a little juvenile to me, but definitely a good read that I couldn’t put down. Especially after *spoiler* tabby dies in a car accident. The book was well written with good dialogue that a 12+ year old would enjoy, there are a few mentions of sexual content but nothing that isn’t mentioned in a high school health class. It had an aspect that I could relate to it, even as a twenty-four year old. It felt more like if the characters were in college rather than high school, but regardless an early teenager and up would enjoy the book.

October Releases

I don't know about you but I can't believe it is October. Here are the books the i think are interesting coming out this month:

October 3rd

Blurb:

Like its ambitious companion novel, Replica, this far-reaching novel by powerhouse bestselling author Lauren Oliver digs deep into questions of how to be a human being in a world where humanity cannot be taken for granted.

In the world outside the Haven Institute, Lyra and Caelum are finding it hard to be human—and neither of them knows where they belong or who they can trust. When Caelum leaves without warning to pursue the dream of a place he belongs, Lyra follows him, convinced that together they will hunt down a cure for the illness that’s slowly consuming her mind. But what they uncover is a shocking connection to their past—even as their future seems in danger of collapsing.

After discovering the uncomfortable truth about her connection to the Haven Institute, Gemma struggles to return to her normal life. But when she learns that her controlling and powerful father has new plans for Lyra and Caelum, Gemma and her boyfriend, Pete, leave in the middle of the night to warn them of the danger they face.When an untimely accident derails them, they are mistaken for the escaped replicas and seized by strangers hired to capture them. The Haven Institute wasn’t destroyed after all, and now Gemma is the one behind the walls.

Lyra’s and Gemma’s stories can be read separately—with either story first—or in alternating chapters, but no matter which way you turn the book, the two distinct stories combine into one breathtaking experience for both heroines and readers alike.

Blurb:

The Titanic meets the delicious horror of Ransom Riggs and the sass of Mean Girls in this follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller How to Hang a Witch, in which a contemporary teen finds herself a passenger on the famous “ship of dreams”—a story made all the more fascinating because the author’s own relatives survived the doomed voyage.

Samantha Mather knew her family’s connection to the infamous Salem Witch Trials might pose obstacles to an active social life. But having survived one curse, she never thought she’d find herself at the center of a new one. 

This time, Sam is having recurring dreams about the Titanic . . . where she’s been walking the deck with first-class passengers, like her aunt and uncle. Meanwhile, in Sam’s waking life, strange missives from the Titanic have been finding their way to her, along with haunting visions of people who went down with the ship. 

Ultimately, Sam and the Descendants, along with some help from heartthrob Elijah, must unravel who is behind the spell that is drawing her ever further into the dream ship . . . and closer to sharing the same grim fate as its ghostly passengers.

Blurb:

Magnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is a resident of the Hotel Valhalla and one of Odin's chosen warriors. As the son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus isn't naturally inclined to fighting. But he has strong and steadfast friends, including Hearthstone the elf, Blitzen the dwarf, and Samirah the Valkyrie, and together they have achieved brave deeds, such as defeating Fenris Wolf and battling giants for Thor's hammer, Mjolnir. Now Magnus and his crew must sail to the farthest borders of Jotunheim and Niflheim in pursuit of Asgard's greatest threat. Will they succeed in their perilous journey, or is Ragnarok lurking on the horizon?

October 10th

Blurb:

A Norse teen and her family are forced to flee to the American West to escape the effects of an ancestral Viking curse in this jaw-dropping historical paranormal romance from the author of Monument 14.

Are Hanne's powers a gift from the old Norse gods, or a curse?

Hanne's brother Stieg swears their powers are a gift from the old gods, but Hanne Hemstad knows she is truly cursed. It's not Stieg’s fault that their father is dead, their mother has left, and their brother Knut has been accused of a crime he didn’t commit.

No, the fault lies with Hanne and her inability to control her murderous “gift”—she is a Berserker. When someone she loves is threatened, she flies into a killing state. The siblings must leave Norway for the American frontier or risk being brought to justice.

Aided by a young cowboy who agrees to be their guide, Hanne and her siblings use their powers to survive the perilous trail, where blizzards, wild animals, and vicious bounty hunters await.

Will they be able to reach their uncle, the one man Hanne believes may be able to teach her how to control her drive to kill? With Berserker, Emmy Laybourne, the author of Monument 14, presents her vision of an American west studded with Viking glory.

October 17th

Blurb:

New Orleans belongs to me. 
You don’t know my name, but I control everything you see—and all the things you don’t. 
My reach knows no bounds, and my demands are always met. 
I didn’t need to loan money to a failing family distillery, but it amuses me to have them in my debt. 
To have her in my debt. 
She doesn’t know she caught my attention. 
She should’ve been more careful. 
I’m going to own her. Consume her. Maybe even keep her. 
It’s time to collect what I’m owed. 
Keira Kilgore, you’re now the property of Lachlan Mount.

*Ruthless King is book one of the Mount Trilogy*

October 24th

Blurb:

On Christmas Eve five years ago, Holly was visited by three ghosts who showed her how selfish and spoiled she'd become. They tried to convince her to mend her ways.

She didn't.

And then she died.

Now she's stuck working for the top-secret company Project Scrooge--as the latest Ghost of Christmas Past.

Every year, they save another miserly grouch. Every year, Holly stays frozen at seventeen while her family and friends go on living without her. So far, Holly's afterlife has been miserable.

But this year, everything is about to change. . . .

October 31st

Blurb:

It’s a new day in the Empire. Tyrus has ascended to the throne with Nemesis by his side and now they can find a new way forward—one where they don’t have to hide or scheme or kill. One where creatures like Nemesis will be given worth and recognition, where science and information can be shared with everyone and not just the elite.

But having power isn’t the same thing as keeping it, and change isn’t always welcome. The ruling class, the Grandiloquy, has held control over planets and systems for centuries—and they are plotting to stop this teenage Emperor and Nemesis, who is considered nothing more than a creature and certainly not worthy of being Empress.

Nemesis will protect Tyrus at any cost. He is the love of her life, and they are partners in this new beginning. But she cannot protect him by being the killing machine she once was. She will have to prove the humanity that she’s found inside herself to the whole Empire—or she and Tyrus may lose more than just the throne. But if proving her humanity means that she and Tyrus must do inhuman things, is the fight worth the cost of winning it?

Blurb:

As the Sleeping Prince tightens his hold on Lormere and Tregellan, the net closes in on the ragged band of rebels trying desperately to defeat him. Twylla and Errin are separated, isolated, and running out of time. The final battle is coming, and Aurek will stop at nothing to keep the throne forever . . .

Explosive, rich and darkly addictive, this is the stunning conclusion to Mel Salisbury's internationally best-selling trilogy that began with The Sin Eater's Daughter.

The Pact by Jodi Picoult

The Pact by Jodi Picoult

Goodreads Blur:

For eighteen years the Hartes and the Golds have lived next door to each other, sharing everything from Chinese food to chicken pox to carpool duty-- they've grown so close it seems they have always been a part of each other's lives. Parents and children alike have been best friends, so it's no surprise that in high school Chris and Emily's friendship blossoms into something more. They've been soul mates since they were born.

So when midnight calls from the hospital come in, no one is ready for the appalling truth: Emily is dead at seventeen from a gunshot wound to the head. There's a single unspent bullet in the gun that Chris took from his father's cabinet-- a bullet that Chris tells police he intended for himself. But a local detective has doubts about the suicide pact that Chris has described.

My thoughts: If you are in need for a good cry read this book. I heard about Jodi Picoult’s writing through other readers and her style didn’t seem like anything I would be into any my friend kept pushing this book on me so I read it to get her off my back. The entire book is suspenseful, it goes back and forth between the court trial and the events leading up to Emily’s death. The end still has me shook. I cried like I’ve never cried before after reading this book. I would love to read this story again but at the same time I don’t but it is just too emotional but perfect and I think I will forever be torn.

The Girl at the End of the Line by Charles Mathes

Goodreads Blurb:

“Their travels bring adventure and exhilaration as they have the new and wonderful experience of seeing New York and London, and meeting such exotic fauna as professional actors. But it also brings tragedy as “accidents” occur around them.”  

My Thoughts:

I bought this book in a thrift shop when I was visiting Upstate New York. I got it for $2 and honestly it should have been priced higher. Not only was it in good condition, had a life as a former library book, but it was honestly one of my favorite reads from this summer.

This book not only had adventure and mystery-it honestly reminded me of the A Tea Shop Mystery books. It was really a cute story about two sister, living an average life, except that one sister has been mute ever since witnessing the murder of her mother. Shortly after finding a secret about their grandmother, she turns up dead. The sisters world erupts into chaos, leaving them wondering who they really are. The structure of the book, writing style, and use of words were amazing as well. Seriously a good quick read that will keep you entertained through the story.

I’m currently looking up the rest of his books and my Mom is currently reading it.

Coming up for Air (hundred oaks 8) by Miranda Kenneally

Blurb:

Swim. Eat. Shower. School. Snack. Swim. Swim. Swim. Dinner. Homework. Bed. Repeat.

All of Maggie’s focus and free time is spent swimming. She’s not only striving to earn scholarships—she’s training to qualify for the Olympics. It helps that her best friend, Levi, is also on the team and cheers her on. But Levi’s already earned an Olympic tryout, so Maggie feels even more pressure to succeed. And it’s not until Maggie’s away on a college visit that she realizes how much of the “typical” high school experience she’s missed by being in the pool.

Not one to shy away from a challenge, Maggie decides to squeeze the most out of her senior year. First up? Making out with a guy. And Levi could be the perfect candidate. After all, they already spend a lot of time together. But as Maggie slowly starts to uncover new feelings for Levi, how much is she willing to sacrifice in the water to win at love?

My Thoughts:

So if you know me one of my obsessions is the Olympics. I am not sure why but it is. When i found out that this but was about swimming i got super excited. this book has official my second favorite in the series. it was funny, real, and romantic. I am officially in love with Levi. He is supper sweet and down to earth. I like that they have been friends forever and they are both in love with swimming. I could not put this book down. the whole time i was hoping that they make it to the Olympic trials. the one thing that i love about this author is that even though it is a series you can still read out of order you still know what is going on. the main reason why i love this book is because of the epologin this book. It is from Sam's point of view. Sam is from the first book. i was so happy when i read it and as a fan so will you.

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Goodreads Blurb:

You can’t stop the future.
You can’t rewind the past.
The only way to learn the secret . . . is to press play.

Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a strange package with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker–his classmate and crush–who committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah’s voice tells him that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he’ll find out why.

Clay spends the night crisscrossing his town with Hannah as his guide. He becomes a firsthand witness to Hannah’s pain, and as he follows Hannah’s recorded words throughout his town, what he discovers changes his life forever.

My thoughts: I read this book way back when I heard it might be coming to Netflix and Selena Gomez was part of the project. I didn’t read the book because of Selena Gomez but for the story that takes place in the aftermath of a suicide and for the unique way Asher has Hannah explain her actions. I could be wrong but I feel like not many of the people to commit suicide get the opportunity to speak to the person or people who hurt them. Yes people write letters explaining why they choose suicide but who can say their message got directly sent to those who hurt them. Thirteen Reasons Why is a powerful and moving story and I’m glad was able to read it.

Netflix series thoughts coming soon!

Defending Taylor (Hundred oaks 7) by Meranda Kennedy

 

Blurb:

There are no mistakes in love.

Captain of the soccer team, president of the Debate Club, contender for valedictorian: Taylor's always pushed herself to be perfect. After all, that's what is expected of a senator's daughter. But one impulsive decision-one lie to cover for her boyfriend-and Taylor's kicked out of private school. Everything she's worked so hard for is gone, and now she's starting over at Hundred Oaks High.

Soccer has always been Taylor's escape from the pressures of school and family, but it's hard to fit in and play on a team that used to be her rival. The only person who seems to understand all that she's going through is her older brother's best friend, Ezra. Taylor's had a crush on him for as long as she can remember. But it's hard to trust after having been betrayed. Will Taylor repeat her past mistakes or can she score a fresh start?

My thoughts:

I really enjoyed this book. it took me awhile to get to it but i really enjoyed. it was fast pace, romantic, and enjoyable. I liked that se feel in love with with her childhood sweetheart. I like how all of her books are connected in some way. Even though taylor was having a hard time she still found a way to put a smile on her face. that really stood out to me.this the first book in the series will always be my favorite but this one is close third.

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

“Murder, Magic, and Madness at the fair that changed america”

My Thoughts:

I found this book at a thrift store for $2 and I’m glad I did. It wasn’t until I got home and re-read the back of the book that I realized it was a nonfiction book about H.H Holmes and his murder castle in Chicago. This book gave a lot of information and had the perfect balance of background and horror. There is a lot of history on the construction and business side of the Chicago World’s Fair, so be prepared for it. I passed this along to my bestie and fellow blogger Emily, so she can read it as well.

Tiny Pretty Things Duology by Sona Charaipotra

Tiny Pretty Things Duology by Sona Charaipotra

Goodreads Blurb on Tiny Pretty Things: Gigi, Bette, and June, three top students at an exclusive Manhattan ballet school, have seen their fair share of drama. Free-spirited new girl Gigi just wants to dance—but the very act might kill her. Privileged New Yorker Bette's desire to escape the shadow of her ballet star sister brings out a dangerous edge in her. And perfectionist June needs to land a lead role this year or her controlling mother will put an end to her dancing dreams forever. When every dancer is both friend and foe, the girls will sacrifice, manipulate, and backstab to be the best of the best.

My thoughts: I have never been a dancer but from what I heard and from what I have seen portrayed in shows and movies is the Dance World is super competitive and some people with stop at nothing to get to the top. This book has some Pretty Little Liar aspects too it, a lot of tricks and such are played on the girls with no clue as to who did what. This book ends with a cliffhanger that will make you want to pick up the second book, Shiny Broken Pieces as soon as possible.

Goodreads Blurb on Shiny Broken Pieces: June, Bette, and Gigi have given their all to dance at Manhattan’s most elite ballet school. Now they are competing one final time for a spot at the prestigious American Ballet Company. With the stakes higher than ever, these girls have everything to lose…and no one is playing nice.

Ever since June landed the starring role in last year’s performance, she can finally see herself as a prima ballerina. Being the best means making sacrifices, though, and getting what she wants might cost June everything—including the only boy she’s ever loved.

Legacy dancer Bette is determined to clear her name after she was suspended and accused of hurting her rival, Gigi. But even if she returns, will she ever regain the spotlight she craves? Or has she tarnished the treasured family name forever?

Gigi endured a year of torment from Bette and other dancers who envied her success. It nearly ended her ballet career—and her life—and Gigi is not going to let them go unpunished. But as revenge consumes her, Gigi may be the one who pays the price.

After years of grueling auditions, torn ribbons, and broken hearts, it all comes down to this last dance. Who will make the cut? And who will lose her dream forever?

My thoughts: I needed answer after Tiny Broken Pieces ended with a huge question mark. What was going to happen to each of the girls, some of last year’s girls come back and new girls come in and the book start right out of the gate with tension, drama, and plotting. If you are a fan of Pretty Little Liars I think you would find this series to be interesting.

The V Club by Kate Brian

Goodreads Blurb:

“Eva, Debbie, and Kai are best friends. They’re also looking for an escape from high school- where the college scholarship fund comes from. But it’s not just high grades that will result in winning it, they have to prove their virginity too. Is the award worth more than their friendship?”

My Thoughts:

This book was one that you don’t really want to carry around with you, mainly because of the book title. My copy actually says, “The Virginity Club”, which is a little embarrassing. What it does have is a good storyline, characters, as well as character development. It has a few very clique topics found in the book, but that’s what makes it fun. Definitely make sure to read the epilogue. It's a good quick read if you want something light and fun.

American Assassin Vs American Assassin

Sorry for posting so late today but here it is.
                           Vs            

I will be doing a different post today. Over the weekend I saw the movie American Assassin. I also read the book. I will be doing a comparison piece on both of them. I like the move (not just because the love of my life is in it Dylan O'brien) i felt that it for  the general point across. if you do not like a lot of torture scenes and violence, this is not your movie. Now the big question, was the movie like the book. NOPE. Now yes were there similars yes but overall the book was better. the details that the book gets into makes you feel like you are there with him. I think the actors in the movie portrayed the characters perfectly and i would not change the casting at all. I recommend going to see the movie with an open mind if you have read the book. otherwise the movie and book are both very action driven and would be enjoyable.

Alice in Zombieland (White Rabbit Chronicles #1) by Gena Showalter

Alice in Zombieland (White Rabbit Chronicles #1) by Gena Showalter

Goodreads Blurb:

She won't rest until she's sent every walking corpse back to its grave. Forever.
If anyone had told Alice Bell that her entire life would change course between one heartbeat and the next, she would have laughed. From blissful to tragic, innocent to ruined? Please. But that's all it took. One heartbeat. A blink, a breath, a second, and everything she knew and loved was gone.

Her father was right. The monsters are real.

To avenge her family, Ali must learn to fight the undead. To survive, she must learn to trust the baddest of the bad boys, Cole Holland. But Cole has secrets of his own, and if Ali isn't careful, those secrets might just prove to be more dangerous than the zombies.

My thoughts: I love Zombies and I LOVE Alice in Wonderland so the second I saw the title I immediately knew I had to read it. I got completely sucked into the story that I forgot the world around me so I had to watch when I read it. The story takes place in current day with “Wonderland” being the spirit plane between us and the afterlife. There are some Wonderland aspect of the story but mostly it is all Showalter’s vision. The relationship between Ali and Kat is one of the best friendships I’ve read and Ali and Cole’s relationship…is one of my top OTPs! Forever Team Cole!!!!

Dreamland by Sarah Dessen

Goodreads Blurb:

“Ever since she started going out with Rogerson Biscoe, Caitlin seems to have fallen into a semiconscious dreamland where nothing is quite real.”

My Thoughts:

This is one of the first Sarah Dessen books I read, which means it will always be special to me, but it is also my favorite one. It’s realistic and shows what it is like to really be in an abusive relationship-that you are in a hole that you just can’t escape. Everything in the story gets resolved but not in a way one would assume. It shows the steps of what to do and how to get better and heal afterwards. Most books show the “I’m overthrowing my abuser and getting out” while the book has a different approach. I am upset that there was not a lot about her healing process at the end of the book and I wish it had more detail but truly one of my favorite books.

That being said there is a physically abusive component to the book so make sure that you or someone you know reading it is comfortable with that content.

The Ends of the World (conspiracy of us 3) by Maggie Hall

Blurb:

The Circle is hers. But Avery West has lost everything else: her mother, the family she’d just found, and the one boy she trusted. In their place are unfathomable power, a staged relationship that makes her question every real feeling she’s ever had, and a mission to find the cure to the virus that’s made her own blood a weapon.

Then disaster strikes, turning Avery, Stellan, Jack, and Elodie into the most wanted people in the world. To clear their names and the growing rift between the families of the Circle before the world dissolves into World War Three, they’ll have to make a desperate, dangerous final race for Alexander the Great’s tomb. What they will find inside will mean the world’s salvation—or destruction.

Avery will have to decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice—for the world, for family, and for love—in this conclusion to the Conspiracy of Us series. 

My thought:

This was a really good ending to an amazing series. If you like Alexander the Great and Napoleon lore then this is a book for you. this book was action packed and i felt like we finally got the answers that we have been waiting for. I am usually really good a predicting the endings of books but this one i did not see coming. I love the relationship between the two main characters. this is not your typical romance that is why i love it so much. I really enjoy all of the lore in this story. i feel like i learn something new every time i read the next line. I wish that there was more to the story but i think the author did an amazing job with the ending. I can not wait to read another Maggie Hall book!

A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

My thoughts: I couldn’t find a good summary explaining at 13 books and putting in a short summary of all 13 individually would be too much so I am just starting with my opinion on the series as a whole. I remember when these books first started to come out and it didn’t seem like something I would be interested it until now. After finding Netflix was going to start a series on it I thought why not pick one up and see what it is all about. I was nervous at first to start reading them because I’m 24 and I was worried people would think I was weird for reading a children’s book but after going through Goodreads and seeing readers my age and older reading them I said the heck with it and plowed through all 13.I really like how each book has its own setting and Olaf’s schemes to get the children are always completely different. The major issue I have with this series is the ending. I wasn’t expecting a happy ending, all the books tell you more than once that it wasn’t going to be that type of story but for me the ending could have been better, considering everything the 3 children went through.

Thoughts on the Netflix series to come!

Janie Face to Face by Caroline B Cooney (Janie Johnson series #5)

“Emotional conclusion to the thriller-romance Janie series”

I'm so upset that this is the end of this series, but like all good books series-it must come to an end. It truly is amazing to see the progression of Janie's maturity and decisions of what to do with her life-and how she balances each family. The book opens with Janie in her freshman year of college and how much everything is changing around her-such as her own identity and how she deals with the two families.

 

This book was definitely filled with more drama, crime, and excitement. There were several plot twists and surprises which absolutely shocked me. I really enjoyed the chapters from Hannah’s point of view. It’s surprising how diluted, vengeful, and delusional she truly was. From her *spoiler* writing the book to the true description of what she looked like, everything was just a surprise. Overall, I think it was the perfect ending to the Janie Johnson series. She gets a fairytale ending as well as the two families, because the threat that has been looming over their heads is finally gone.

Loved the book and the series. I will most definitely be handing them down to my sister.

Warcross (Warcross 1) By Marie Lu

I Recived an advance Readers Copy of this book in exchange for a Honest Review. This book comes out on Sept. 12th 2017.

Blurb:

For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. But the bounty hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy. Needing to make some quick cash, Emika takes a risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross Championships—only to accidentally glitch herself into the action and become an overnight sensation.

Convinced she’s going to be arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the game’s creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year’s tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. With no time to lose, Emika’s whisked off to Tokyo and thrust into a world of fame and fortune that she’s only dreamed of. But soon her investigation uncovers a sinister plot, with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire.

My thoughts:

Marie Lu has another hit on her hands. If you are a gamer who likes to read this is the book for you. Even though this book has a lot of gamer lingo in it, Marie Lu Breaks it down so that everyone can read it. Even if you are not into video game I think you you will enjoy it because of the action that takes place in the book. there is never a dull moment and you will not be able to put it dawn.Now i will say there were parts in the story that were a bit predictable but for the most part i was shocked. the character in this book are strong and independent but venerable at the same time. if you are a fan of  Marie Lu's book i recommend that you pick this one up.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Goodreads Blurb: Around the world, black hand prints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky.

In a dark and dusty shop, a devil’s supply of human teeth grows dangerously low.

And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherworldly war.

Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real, she’s prone to disappearing on mysterious "errands", she speaks many languages - not all of them human - and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she’s about to find out.

When beautiful, haunted Akiva fixes fiery eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?

My thoughts: I was a little nervous to start reading this trilogy because no one I knew ever read these books. The story is monsters versus Angels, not monsters like demon monsters but monsters as in chimera. Chimeras are beings that are hybrids of different animals, like the Beast from Beauty and the Beast. Unfortunately Karou is in the middle of it all, and it’s up to her to figure out why and how end the fight. Karou can definitely handle anything that is thrown her way until Angel-man Akiva gets in her way and makes her starting question the ones she calls family.

The Shoe Queen by Anna Davis

Goodreads Blurb,

“In The Shoe Queen, author Anna Davis immerses readers in the glitter and excitement of 1920's Paris -- where one woman's obsession with shoes leads her into a steamy affair that will make her question what matters most in life”

I found this book at a local thrift store, and I was immediately drawn in by the location of this book as well as the time period. I absolutely love the structure of the book as well as the characters. Even though I found myself wishing there was some bigger plot or that I could find some kind of strand that I would connect with any of the characters, I loved the book and story. I did often find myself wishing for the other shoe to drop or something big to happen towards the end of the book, I was shocked when *spoilers* the realization was made that Paolo fathered two of Olga’s children. In the end I was happy that Genevieve was able to find her self and experience real love, even if there was a lust quality to it, and that she was able to reconcile her friendship with Lulu.

Speaking of Lulu! I love her carefree spirit who gave the book a peek party aspect of the 1920’s party and glam scene.

The Grift of the Magi (heist society 3.5) by Ally Carter

Blurb:

Katarina Bishop is a thief. To many it wouldn’t matter that she now uses her considerable skills to re-steal valuable works of art and return them to their rightful homes.

She’s still a thief.

So that’s why Kat’s surprised when an Interpol agent comes to her one snowy evening, asking for Kat’s help.

The Magi Miracle Network was set to auction off a very rare, very valuable Faberge egg two days before Christmas, but the egg’s been stolen and now the charity’s reputation—and their future—is on the line.
Kat’s family and Interpol might be opposite sides of most jobs, but someone just stole Christmas.

Now it’s up to Kat and her crew to steal it back.

The Grift of the Magi is a Heist Society novella and is approximately half the length of the other novels in the series. It stands alone, but if you want read more about Kat and her crew check out Heist Society, Uncommon Criminals, and Perfect Scoundrels. 

My thoughts:

I read this series a while ago but i really enjoyed it.I was very excited that she was going to add another book. this book takes place at christmas time. someone has stole a Faberge egg and they have to get it back. this series has been out for a while so i liked that she came out with a novella for this series. we have a lot of old characters coming back that we get to see. i like how they are normally the thieves but this time they are doing it for a good cause. this book is fun and entertaining. if you are a fan of Ally Carter books check this one out.

Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway

Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway

Goodreads Blurb: Emmy’s best friend, Oliver, reappears after being kidnapped by his father ten years ago. Emmy hopes to pick up their relationship right where it left off. Are they destined to be together? Or has fate irreparably driven them apart?

Emmy just wants to be in charge of her own life.

She wants to stay out late, surf her favorite beach—go anywhere without her parents’ relentless worrying. But Emmy’s parents can’t seem to let her grow up—not since the day Oliver disappeared.

Oliver needs a moment to figure out his heart.

He’d thought, all these years, that his dad was the good guy. He never knew that it was his father who kidnapped him and kept him on the run. Discovering it, and finding himself returned to his old hometown, all at once, has his heart racing and his thoughts swirling.

Emmy and Oliver were going to be best friends forever, or maybe even more, before their futures were ripped apart. In Emmy’s soul, despite the space and time between them, their connection has never been severed. But is their story still written in the stars? Or are their hearts like the pieces of two different puzzles—impossible to fit together?

Readers who love Sarah Dessen will tear through these pages with hearts in throats as Emmy and Oliver struggle to face the messy, confusing consequences of Oliver’s father’s crime. Full of romance, coming-of-age emotion, and heartache, these two equally compelling characters create an unforgettable story.

My thoughts: Two things drew me into this story; the main characters is named Emmy, just like myself, and a group of friends gets one of their members back. I read this book a little while back but my favorite part about the story is the end when everything comes to light and Emmy and Oliver get their answers.

My interview with a Falling Down band member... Can you guess who?

So today I got to interview one of my favorite character from the RockStar series by Anne Mercier. I was super excited when I got the opportunity to interview this rockstar. This rockstar should not need an introduction but I will give you some hints. He is quiet, smart, and super sexy. Can you guess who it is  Kennedy Cadwell!!! Let's jump into this interview

Leah: Did you always like music or would you like to do something different?  
Kennedy: I've always loved music. I remember air guitaring a lot until I got my first real one from my neighbor. He taught me how to play.L: What is it like working with Blush?K: Amazing. It's like they've always been with us, you know? They just fit.

L: Since you have become a celebrity, who is the best and worst person that you have met? 

K: The best person I've met is Cage. He may venture into the darkness but he's always there for everyone, no matter what.  The worst person I've ever met was this chick I hooked up with after a show a couple years ago. I didn't know she was fucked up on drugs until I already banged her. Then she thought because we fucked, it meant I wanted her with me. When the bus took off, she chased us. She showed up at the next two shows and then I got a restraining order. I'm glad that only happened once.

L: (I am laughing.) Well if that was me I would not want that to happen to me. How do you feel about having connections to the mob?

K: I hope I never fuck up. Kennedy chuckles. I guess I'm cool with it. It doesn't really touch us since there's so much security around now. I just want Lucy and Sera to be safe. That's what worries me most.

L: Aww. That is so sweet. Out of all the guys in the band, who are you the closest with and why?K: I have to say Ethan. He comes to me with his private shit and I share mine with him in return. I think it's because we're both pretty quiet and don't want the attention.

L: I can’t picture Ethan as quite but ok next question. You are a very quiet person, what are you thinking about? 

K: I think about a lot of shit. I think about how fucked up the world is right now, I think about how fucking awesome our family is, and everything in between. There's no telling what's gonna pop into my mind next.

L: You had an eventful past, how has that shaped you today? 

K: This is a hard question. I guess it keeps me clear from hard drugs and people who do them. It makes it easier to see someone who's strung out and know what they're capable of. Because of things that have happened, I like to be in control of myself and my situation.  You'll see what I mean when Anne tells my story.

L: If you could give some advice to a person that was going through what you went through in the past, what would it be?

K:  Kennedy leans forward, resting his elbows on his knees. Tell someone what's happening. The ones threatening you if you tell, can't hurt you. Make it so they can never hurt you again. Tell. Someone. Now.

L: Since you are quiet, how do you handle living in Casa Falling Down?

K: I love the chaos, I just don't actively participate all the time—though with Xander around, he tends to pull everyone in.

L: I can see that. How do you handle the pressure of being a musician? 

K: When we first started out, it was overwhelming for all of us. Then all the touring started and we started to forget who we were for a while. But because there are five of us, someone always pushed us back on the right track. Now we're pretty used to things and how everything works, so I just take it as it comes. One step at a time. We can't get the music out any faster than what we do, and if we don't want to, we don't have to. We know, now, it's up to us. 

L: Do you ever want kids?  Not really. If it were to happen, I'd be cool with it but I won't actively try to have kids. I think there are enough kids around her to keep the need for kids satisfied, don't you?  Kennedy chuckles.

L: Is there a significant other in your life? 

K: Nope. I'm single.

L: Last question I promise. Do you have any tats?  If so what was your first one? 

K: Yep. I've got a lot of tats. My first one was the band logo. All of us got it together before we went out on our first tour.

L: Thank you for sitting down with me for this interview. I look forward to your new album.

K: Thank you for having me.

Well, you heard it here ladies, Kennedy is single but who knows for how long. I think we learned some new info about this sexy guitarist. Let me know in the comments who you would like an interview from next. I also did an interview with Jake Ingrassia. That link will be below. Check it out. I have another interview coming soon. Keep on reading.