Shadowspell, by Jenna Black

Shadowspell (Faeriewalker #2), by Jenna Black

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Faeries

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Rating: 3/5 stars









Goodreads Summary: "On top of spending most of her time in a bunker-like safe house and having her dates hijacked by a formidable Fae bodyguard, Faeriewalker Dana Hathaway is in for some more bad news: the Erlking and his pack of murderous minions known as the Wild Hunt have descended upon Avalon. With his homicidal appetite and immortal powers, the Erlking have long been the nightmare of the Fae realm. 

A fragile treaty with the Faerie Queen, sealed with a mysterious spell, is the one thing that keeps him from hunting unchecked in Avalon, the only place on Earth where humans and Fae live together. Which means Dana’s in trouble, since it’s common knowledge that the Faerie Queen wants her – and her rare Faeriewalker powers – dead. The smouldering, sexy Erlking’s got his sights set on Dana, but does he only seek to kill her, or does he have something much darker in mind?"

Review:

• This has been sitting in my bookshelf for a really long time and I never picked it up because it seemed very uninteresting and boring. 
• It was what I expected it to be. I didn't like it too much, I've found that I've lately not been into many faerie novels, and this is a definite one that I'm not fond of. 
• Dana and the other characters weren't very good. I mean, they were okay, but I don't like characters like that. The only character I actually liked what Erlking to tell you the truth. He was very mysterious and sneaky, in a sexy way.
• The events were very... dull. I didn't like it, but I would give this series another chance, hopefully it'll be better.

Swoon, by Nina Malkin

Swoon (Swoon #1), by Nina Malkin

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Paranormal

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Rating: 2/5 stars










Goodreads Summary: "Torn from her native New York City and dumped in the land of cookie-cutter preps, Candice is resigned to accept her posh, dull fate. Nothing ever happens in Swoon, Connecticut...until Dice's perfect, privileged cousin Penelope nearly dies in a fall from an old tree, and her spirit intertwines with that of a ghost. His name? Sinclair Youngblood Powers. His mission? Revenge. And while Pen is oblivious to the possession, Dice is all too aware of Sin. She's intensely drawn to him—but not at all crazy about the havoc he's wreaking. Determined to exorcise the demon, Dice accidentally sets Sin loose, gives him flesh, makes him formidable. Now she must destroy an even more potent—and irresistible—adversary, before the whole town succumbs to Sin's will. Only trouble is, she's in love with him. 

What do you do when the boy of your dreams is too bad to be true?"

Review:

• Sitting in my bookshelf, I haven't picked it up for a few years, but now when I finally do, I'm very surprised and shocked. I didn't like this at all, except for the beginning.
• It was very fast-paced and interesting in the beginning. I thought that it was going somewhere, but I guess that I was wrong, it was definitely out of my expectations. I needed something, wiser. 
• I think that Candice was a weak character. I didn't see anything special about her and I didn't see her as a fighter. I wanted her to be stronger in that sense.
• Sin wasn't a good character. I didn't feel his strength and his well-being of being a character. I needed much more from this novel but I didn't get that.

Struck, by Jennifer Bosworth

Struck (Struck #1),  by Jennifer Bosworth

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Dystopian, Science-Fiction

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Rating: 4.5/5 stars

Goodreads Summary: "Mia Price is a lightning addict. She’s survived countless strikes, but her craving to connect to the energy in storms endangers her life and the lives of those around her.

Los Angeles, where lightning rarely strikes, is one of the few places Mia feels safe from her addiction. But when an earthquake devastates the city, her haven is transformed into a minefield of chaos and danger. The beaches become massive tent cities. Downtown is a crumbling wasteland, where a traveling party moves to a different empty building each night, the revelers drawn to the destruction by a force they cannot deny. Two warring cults rise to power, and both see Mia as the key to their opposing doomsday prophecies. They believe she has a connection to the freak electrical storm that caused the quake, and to the far more devastating storm that is yet to come.

Mia wants to trust the enigmatic and alluring Jeremy when he promises to protect her, but she fears he isn’t who he claims to be. In the end, the passion and power that brought them together could be their downfall. When the final disaster strikes, Mia must risk unleashing the full horror of her strength to save the people she loves, or lose everything."

Review:

• I love books about lightning- maybe it's because of my thunderstorm phobia, I don't know. When I got this, I couldn't wait to pick it up and give it some love.
• I loved this one! It was fast-paced and everything I wanted in a good book. I'm raving because I really enjoyed it. The writing was excellent and pulled me from the start. It's different from those other apocalyptic dystopian books where the world is ending and nobody is doing anything to stop it, here we have a kick-ass main character who also has a lightning addiction, which even makes it better.
• I liked the romance in this one, but it really was nothing special. I needed something more deep and addicting and I wanted to love the male part of the romance.
• Other than that little tweak, I adored this book and cannot wait for the sequel! Just about perfect!

Unleashed, by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguié

Unleashed, (Unleashed #1), by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguié
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Paranormal Romance
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Rating: 2.5/5 stars

Katelyn McBride’s life changed in an instant when her mother died. Uprooted from her California home, Katelyn was shipped to the middle of nowhere, Arkansas, to her only living relative, her grandfather. And now she has to start over in Wolf Springs, a tiny village in the Ozark Mountains. Like any small town, Wolf Springs has secrets. But the secrets hidden here are more sinister than Katelyn could ever imagine. It’s a town with a history that reaches back centuries, spans continents, and conceals terrifying truths. And Katelyn McBride is about to change everything.
Broken families, ageless grudges, forced alliances, and love that blooms in the darkest night—welcome to Wolf Springs.

Review:

• I thought that I took a large break from werewolf novels and now was the time to go back to one more, but I was wrong. These books with this concept get too annoying, and you expect the same thing every time. We all know what's going to happen and who the characters will become by the end of the novel. Let me guess, this is going to become a trilogy as well. 
• The plot was too slow-moving. I wasn't addicted at all, and I many times thought that I should put it down. I was really surprised with the outcome because I really wanted to like it.
• Katelyn, the main character, was very... dull. I didn't see her as an interesting person despite all the drama that she created. The only thing I liked about this novel was Kat's background story and everything that happened to her and what became of her.
• Hmm... I was confused, I needed something better.

The Mockingbirds, by Daisy Whitney

The Mockingbirds (The Mockingbirds #1), by Daisy Whitney

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Abuse

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Rating: 3.5/5 stars










Goodreads Summary: "Themis Academy is a quiet boarding school with an exceptional student body that the administration trusts to always behave the honorable way--the Themis Way. So when Alex is date raped during her junior year, she has two options: stay silent and hope someone helps her, or enlist the Mockingbirds--a secret society of students dedicated to righting the wrongs of their fellow peers.

In this honest, page-turning account of a teen girl's struggle to stand up for herself, debut author Daisy Whitney reminds readers that if you love something or someone--especially yourself--you fight for it."

Review:

• I thought that this would be similar to Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson but it really wasn't. It was much worse in fact and it wasn't really about her getting better, she was just making new friends and getting revenge on Carter.
• Alex was a good character. She had a large personality and knew what she was doing even though she was confused with everything. She was smart and wise.
• I liked this, but it could've been better. <3

Unraveling, by Elizabeth Norris

Unraveling (Unraveling #1), by Elizabeth Norris

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Dystopian, Apocalyptic, Science-Fiction

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Rating: 4/5 stars

Goodreads Summary: "Two days before the start of her junior year, seventeen-year-old Janelle Tenner is hit by a pickup truck and killed—as in blinding light, scenes of her life flashing before her, and then nothing. Except the next thing she knows, she's opening her eyes to find Ben Michaels, a loner from her high school whom Janelle has never talked to, leaning over her. And even though it isn't possible, she knows—with every fiber of her being—that Ben has somehow brought her back to life.

But her revival, and Ben's possible role in it, is only the first of the puzzles that Janelle must solve. While snooping in her FBI agent father's files for clues about her accident, she uncovers a clock that seems to be counting down to something—but to what? And when someone close to Janelle is killed, she can no longer deny what's right in front of her: Everything that's happened—the accident, the murder, the countdown clock, Ben's sudden appearance in her life—points to the end of life as she knows it. And as the clock ticks down, she realizes that if she wants to put a stop to the end of the world, she's going to need to uncover Ben's secrets—and keep from falling in love with him in the process.

From debut author Elizabeth Norris comes this shattering novel of one girl's fight to save herself, her world, and the boy she never saw coming."

Review:

• The summary sounded so good for this one and beautiful, and it almost was as good as I thought. The only flaw was that I thought that it wasn't too apocalyptic as it was described as. I wanted it to be addicting and having to do with the end of the world and such, but it was really about Janelle's problems.
• Janelle was a great character. She had a lot of sympathy and I felt her words very deeply and I wanted her story to go on forever.
• I really enjoyed this one, and am definitely looking forward to read the sequel!

Shelter, by Harlan Coben

Shelter (Mickey Boltair #1), by Harlan Coben

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Mystery

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Rating: 3/5 stars










Goodreads Summary: "Mickey Bolitar's year can't get much worse. After witnessing his father's death and sending his mom to rehab, he's forced to live with his estranged uncle Myron and switch high schools. Fortunately, he's met a great girl, Ashley, and it seems like things might finally be improving. But then Ashley vanishes. Mickey follows Ashley's trail into a seedy underworld that reveals that Ashley isn't who she claimed to be. And neither was Mickey's father. Soon Mickey learns about a conspiracy so shocking that it leaves him questioning everything about the life he thought he knew.

First introduced to readers in Harlan Coben's novel Live Wire Mickey Bolitar is as quick-witted and clever as his uncle Myron, and eager to go to any length to save the people he cares about."

Review:

• I expected this to be much better. The summary sounded much more interesting and I did want it to be interesting, I really did. I was shocked with the outcome. It ended up being a boring book that really didn't have a clear concept.
• There are a lot of good reviews on this one, and of course I expected it to be good, in fact, amazing. I was definitely disappointed with the slow moving plot and boring events.
• Mickey was... absurd you could say. He thought differently than most.
• I don't have much to say and I'm pretty speechless. 

The Alpha Bet, by Stephanie Hale

The Alpha Bet, by Stephanie Hale

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Chick-lit

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Rating: 4/5 stars









Goodreads Summary: “Some teenagers use drugs or sex to escape overbearing parents. I used books. All my life my mother has been hovering over me, afraid to let me experience ANYTHING. So I got really good grades, graduated from high school when I was sixteen, and escaped to a new life--my own life--at college. To jump-start my social life, I decided to rush the Alphas, the most exclusive sorority on campus. Things started to get complicated when I told one little white lie. (Okay, maybe not so little.) Then one of the sisters invoked the Alpha Bet, a super-secret set of alphabetical tasks we pledges have to complete to prove our loyalty. Now, the Alpha Bet has taken over my life. Can you spell B-E-T-R-A-Y-A-L?”


Review:

• I've put this book back many times because I thought that I would hate it. It seemed very cheesy and like those other chick-lit girly novels that aren't worth buying. I really enjoyed it and finally I got to read a book that took place in college.
• I say that this was the perfect coming of age novel. It tells you about life and the decisions that you make, even if they aren't the most wisest. 
• This was super-fast paced and I finished it in an hour or so. The story started off very quickly and before you knew it, Grace was part of the sorority and everything happened and ended.
• Grace was a good character and likeable. She realized her mistakes after she created them and wasn't too hard to impress. I liked her character and she reminded me of myself.
• Great and am looking for more like t

The Name of the Star, by Maureen Johnson

The Name of the Star (Shades of London #1), by Maureen Johnson

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Murder/Mystery

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Rating: 4/5 stars

Goodreads Summary: "Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London to start a new life at boarding school just as a series of brutal murders mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper killing spree of more than a century ago has broken out across the city. The police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man believed to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him - the only one who can see him. And now Rory has become his next target...unless she can tap her previously unknown abilities to turn the tables."

Review:

• Maureen Johnson has always pleased me, but this is the first darker novel of hers that I've read, and my expectations were right- it would be as good as her other novels.
• I never read a book where the main character was going after the killer. This was a first to me, and I was very pleased with the outcome.
• I felt that the story was fast-paced. Before we knew it, Rory has already made many new friends and was after the killer, Jack the Ripper. It was amazing how she could see ghosts.
• This reminded me of Ruby Red for some reason, even though it has nothing to do with any time-travel of some sort. 
• Rory was an upbeat, independent character who always was up to something. I liked her a lot and I wished the best for her, even though you know, she's fictional.
• I was proud of this book, and am definitely looking forward for the sequel and beyond!

Angel Fire, by L.A. Weatherly

Angel Fire (Angel #2), by L.A. Weatherly

Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Angels

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Rating: 2/5 stars










Goodreads Summary: "In Book Two of L. A. Weatherly’s wildly romantic, action-packed trilogy, the angels are back with a vengeance . . . and they don’t have heaven in mind. 

In the wake of the Second Wave, the angel menace has exploded, and Alex and Willow are on the lam. Willow’s prophetic dream points them to Mexico City, where they connect with a fledgling group of angel killers led by the exotically beautiful Kara, an Angel Killer from Alex’s past. But the team remains suspicious of Willow, even after the more-experienced Alex takes over as leader, training them hard for a rush attack on the Seraphic Council, or “The Twelve.” This elite group of all-powerful angels is also under the scrutiny of Willow’s angel-father, Raziel, who has his own sinister plan to defeat them. 

What Willow hasn’t told Alex is that there was also a mysterious boy in her dream, one she felt overpoweringly attracted to. When brooding, gorgeous Seb shows up in the flesh, he turns out to be another—possibly the world’s only other—half angel. He’s been searching for Willow all his life, and when Alex enlists this rival to help keep Willow safe, he can’t predict what chemistry will pass between them . . . or how far Willow might go to keep Alex safe. Will their love endure or spell doomsday for the human race?"

Review:

• What happened here? I was really looking forward for awesomeness with this novel, but it ended up being disappointing and I definitely don't recommend it. If you read this novel and liked it, please simply just get out, because you will go against this :D if you agree with me, then lets begin!
• First problem- the pace. In the first book, everything happened really quickly and I really liked it. In this one, it was super slow, and there was 200-300 pages of worthless writing. The author overdid it in places that didn't need improvement. It was way too long and I don't know how my attention span stayed up that long with 700 pages of confusion.
• Next- the plot and events. There were moments when I got so bored with this, I wanted to end the night and go sleep at an early hour rather than reading this. I really liked L.A. Weatherly's writing style in the first novel, but this one seemed rather boring and very unlikely in making me interested in reading the sequel.
• A LOVE TRIANGLE? SERIOUSLY? Everything was perfect the way it was, and L.A. Weatherly had to add in another male character to spice up the mix, NO. It just didn't work. I hated Seb and I found that Willow fell too easily for him, even though it took a while. Before you knew it, she would go ride on a pony with him into the sunset. It was so cliche and cheesy, chiquita, seriously?
• I would strongly not recommend you to pick up the last book in the series because I know that I sure will not, what's the point? More cheesiness and uninteresting events? No thank you.