Showing posts with label novella. Show all posts
Showing posts with label novella. Show all posts

A Little Like Love, by Cheyanne Young

Thursday, 31 July 2014 0 comments


A Little Like Love (Robin and Tyler Series #2), by Cheyanne Young

Genre: New Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Rating: 4/5 stars

Publication: August 1, 2014, by 336Love

Format: eARC





Goodreads Summary: Robin and her niece Miranda have decided to stay in the tiny but friendly town of Salt Gap, Texas while they figure out what to do with their lives. With only a picture to go by, Robin goes on a scavenger hunt through town trying to discover the link between her late grandfather and coincidence that brought her to the same place. 

She’s still afraid of relationships, so when the hot cowboy Tyler starts to get a little too friendly, she’s more than happy to spot all the red flags she can find to help her avoid liking him. Like the waitress Elizabeth and her weirdly close relationship with Tyler. But as Miranda is quick to point out, they’re on a journey guided by fate and that can only mean one thing – if she’s meant to find love in Salt Gap, it will happen with or without her permission.

A Little Like Love is part two of the Robin and Tyler Series. It is a novella at approx. 20,000 words. This is a CLEAN New Adult story.


Review:

  *Review copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review.*

      You need to pick up this and the first novella of this series immediately, especially since this is being released tomorrow. I love reading anything by Cheyanne, and I'd probably read her grocery shopping list. I am now on my way to read everything she's written. 

        After reading part 1 of this three-novella trilogy, I was instantly in love, and looking for more.


        And after reading my review, you'll probably understand why. :)

        Robin and her niece Miranda have finally settled in Salt Gap, Texas, where they previously ended up after Robin had a major breakdown which brought her far away from her home in Houston. She ends up renting a house from Tyler, the cowboy that has always liked her more than a little, and things have gotten even more romantic. He wants to go on a date with her, but she refuses, and then when he starts getting friendly with a waitress, Robin realizes that she actually may have feelings for him.

        I love Tyler oh so freakin' much. My love for him from the first book until now went like this:


        But I've always seen his good side to things. That man is so adorable and so devouring. Reading his catch phrases to Robin just made me feel like a little kid all over again. Adorable and everything I am looking for in a hot fictional hottie. Plus, he's a country boy, which makes everything even better!

        The plot in this book has developed to be something great. The whole novella was fast-paced and racing. I couldn't wait to find out what would happen, and how the amazing couple's relationship would grow and become beautiful. I'm very excited to now see how this awesome series is going to end!
        My only tiny problem with this book was the character of Robin. I like her, sure, but at times she's too selfish and I didn't seem to like her personality and the way she handles her relationships. She's the type to wait for people to beg her to be with them, lurking for attention. I know people like that in reality, and I don't think I'd like book protagonists to be that way, too. But she was very realistic.

        The character of Miranda will always be my favourite. She's kick-ass, utterly hilarious and sarcastic. She's the type that many of us can relate to because of her witty personality and issues.

         But really, I love all of the characters in this series, one way or another. Cheyanne always makes them relatable and sarcastic!

          In conclusion, this racing sequel to A Little Like Fate was awesome. It's funny and has a beautiful romance! No second-book syndrome here! Third book, come to me!

Delirium Stories, by Lauren Oliver

Saturday, 4 May 2013 0 comments




   Title: Delirium Stories; Hana, Annabel, & Raven
   Author: Lauren Oliver
   Rating: 4/5 stars
   Release Date: March 5, 2013
   Publisher: HarperCollins
   Format: Paperback Edition

     
   I've been wanting to get this one for a while, and when I finally saw it in the bookstore, I went 'asdfghikl.' I COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT IT WAS THERE, WAITING FOR ME! WAIT, WHY IS MY CAPS LOCK ON? I guess I was really happy, huh?

   Anywho, I really loved to read the point of view of Hana, who's view was also in Requiem, Annabel, Lena's mother, and Raven, a strong woman who helped Lena survive in the Wilds. 

  Hana is a fantastic character. The world that she describes is one that everyone wants to be in, like it or not. She is one of my favourites, with her strong self, and wild side. 

 Annabel, Lena's mother's story was the worst one, but I'm not saying that it was bad. Just, that the other two stories surpassed hers. Annabel is very much like Lena, in a way, except that Lena is a much stronger girl. I believe that most of the characters in this trilogy are strong, and selfless. 

   Last, but not least. Raven's story. I loved Raven from the moment when Lena met her, and I was so happy that she got her own novella. Raven is a hero, from what I describe her. She's definitely selfless, confident, and strong. She had the best fast-paced, beautiful story of them all.


  So, here's the breakdown of the top three novels, in order, from best to worst;

1. Raven
2. Hana
3. Annabel



   I was so, so, so sad that the Delirium trilogy finished off with Requiem, but when this came out, I became excited again! You will all adore this novella if you adore the Delirium Trilogy just like myself. Go, Lauren Oliver! 

The Goddess Legacy, by Aimée Carter



   Title: The Goddess Legacy
   Author: Aimée Carter 
   Rating: 3.5/5 stars
   Release Date: July 31, 2012
   Publisher: Harlequin Teen
   Format: ebook
    

    "In her he saw possibility. In her he saw the future. And when she was ready for it, he would be, too."

   The Goddess Legacy, a novella that's taken place in between the second and third book, is a novella that warms your heart with 5 different stories, taken in the point of view of 5 different characters, Calliope, Ava, Persephone, James, and Henry.

    In my opinion, I found myself adoring two people's stories most of all, Persephone's and Henry's. Their stories were fast-paced, great, and just fulfilling my expectations.

   The novella started off with Calliope's story. Marrying Zeus is a big challenge for her, and I felt everything that she felt throughout the story. Isn't it strange that Greek gods marry their siblings? ;)

    Next off was Ava's story, one of the worst, from my viewpoint. I found this one dull, and boring. To me, there was no point in this one. Carter should've taken it out, or made it better.

    Furthermore, the story went on with James' "journey." Okay, to me there was no journey in this one. I thought that this would be the best one, because James is my favourite male character in the trilogy, and I wanted to hear things from his point of view, which I shouldn't have. Boring, boring, boring! I felt as if I just skimmed through this story, I was bored through most of it. 

   Ending off Henry's story, I never got to hear his point of view on things. I understand why he was kinda grumpy in the second book, he had to go through many wives! He must've thought that Kate would choose to die, just like he lost his Persephone. He's not as good as James in character, but his story certainly is better. 


   The Goddess Legacy is a great novella, that is for fans who definitely want more from Carter, in characters. Great!