Waiting on Wednesday: The Girl From Everywhere by Heidi Heilig


Here is where I share with you my anticipation for upcoming books! Breaking the Spine has introduced me to this and I am super excited to get to participate. Please feel free to comment what books you are looking forward to as well!!


Synopsis: Nix's life began in Honolulu in 1868. Since then, she has traveled to mythic Scandinavia, a land from the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, modern-day New York City, and many more places both real and imagined. As long as he has a map, Nix's father can sail his ship, The Temptation, to any place, any time. But now he's uncovered the one map he's always sought - 1868 Honolulu, before Nix's mother died in childbirth. Nix's life - her entire existence- is at stake. No one knows what will happen if her father changes the past. It could erase Nix's future, her dreams, her adventures ... her connection with the charming Persian thief, Kash, who's been part of their crew for two years. If Nix helps her father reunite with the love of his life, it will cost her her own. 

Wow, look at that synopsis! I've been super excited about this release of this book for a while now. It's a perfect blend of fantasy, history, and little romance. I've heard many great things about Heidi Heilig's brilliant and witty writing, so I'm itching to get my hands on this 2016 release! 

The Girl From Everywhere is released February 16th, 2016!


The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken


4.5/5 Stars
Published by Disney Hyperion
Published December 18th, 2012

Synopsis: When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something alarming enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that gets her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government "rehabilitation camp." She might have survived the mysterious disease that's killed most of America's children, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they cannot control.

Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones. 

When the truth comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. Now she's on the run, desperate to find the one safe haven left for kids like her - East River. She joins a group of kids who escaped their own camp. Liam, their brave leading, is falling hard for Ruby. But no matter how much she aches for him, Ruby can't risk getting close. Not after what happened to her parents. 

When they arrive at East River, nothing is as it seems, least of all its mysterious leader. But there are other forces at work, people who will stop at nothing to use Ruby in their fight against the government. Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at a life worth living.

I am at such a loss of words. With an extraordinary plot and story building, Alexandra Bracken was able to capture my attention from the first page. The Darkest Minds is an amazing blend of supernatural powers and teenage hormones - what more could you ask more? This has to be one of my favorite reads of this year. There was not a single dull moment; it was packed to the brim with action and had my heart racing. This was one of those books that made me have to close the book and sit back to contemplate my entire existence. My heart felt heavy as I neared the end, but with Never Fade tauntingly sitting on my shelf, I sense that this wild adventure is just about to begin.

This was such a unique story with an excellent background. We begin the book with Ruby, our main character, in the fourth grade. She begins to describe the events that have been taking place and sets in stone the mood of this book. It is terrifyingly dark, yet so realistic. There are flickers of hope and tons of moments where you want to cuddle the main characters. It was so easy to immerse myself in the storyline and believe the events that were taking place. Nowadays it is hard to picture a dystopian novel actually coming to life, but with The Darkest Minds, the way Alexandra describes events makes it seem possible. 

The characters were so well developed. When we were introduced to Ruby, she was so quiet and reclusive, avoiding contact with people at all costs. But as we travelled further away from Thurmond and closer to East River, Ruby began to reveal her true self. She has a strong fire and passion despite the amount of crap she went through. Ruby is unremarkably strong and clever, steering clear of trouble - even as a ten year old. Then there is Liam, the leader of, as I call them, the fantastic four. He has weaved his way through my heartstrings all the way to the top of my favorites list. Liam will stop at nothing to protect his friends and is super sweet, kind, and thoughtful. Along with them are Zu and Chubs, who are wonderful additions to the team. These four characters work so well together, fitting together like puzzle pieces who are trying to save themselves from something greater than they can understand. 

One wonderful aspect about this book was that, although the romance was blatantly obvious, it was not pushed or rushed. In fact, I loved that Ruby was reluctant to even building friendships, let alone a relationship. Ruby and Liam's very first encounter was none like I have ever read before. That unlikely confrontation led to a beautiful relationship. Along with this romance, the friendship between Chubs and Ruby is one of my favorites. It starts off really shaky at first, simply because Chubs does not have the willpower to place faith in someone he just met. However, as time moves forward, they begin to trust each other and form this unlikely bond that seems just as unbreakable as Ruby and Liam's. Ruby also serves as sort of a sisterly figure to Zu, which was beautiful to watch unfold. 

Alexandra Bracken has a wonderful writing style that made Ruby's voice so pure and gentle, yet forceful and full of fire. Throughout the book, I wanted to fight with all those adults that felt the need to suppress these children who are just as confused and scared about the situation as they are. This plot unravelled slowly, yet the time it took to develop the world was definitely worth it. The emotions and actions expressed by Ruby and the team were so natural, yet deceptive - lulling you to a place of comfort, then punching you in the face. The ending was truly painful to read (I can confirm it took me about two days to convince myself I could read it), but I know Never Fade will hurt me in many more ways. 

"Time to carpe the hell out of this diem."


Friday 56: Charlotte's Web



For any post here I am simply grabbing a book and turning to page 56 and choosing a couple of lines that grab my attention. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice.

Wanted to have a little throwback to my elementary school days, so I decided to choose Charlotte's Web by E.B. White for today's Friday 56! Happy weekend!



"'I could spin a web if I tried," said Wilbur, boasting. "I've just never tried."

"Let's see you do it," said Charlotte. Fern chuckled softly, and her eyes grew wide with love for the pig.

"O.K.," replied Wilbur. "You coach me and I'll spin one. It must be a lot of fun to spin a web. How do I start?'"

Top Ten Books On My Fall TBR


I've been watching this meme float around a lot, so I've finally decided to join in the fun! This meme was created by The Broke and the Bookish. Every Tuesday there is a new list that involves all things books! 

Top ten books on my Fall TBR

1. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

2. Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld

3. The Rose Society by Marie Lu

4. Winter by Marissa Meyer

5. The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

6. Never Never by Brianna Shrum 

7. Blood and Salt by Kim Liggett 

8. Carry On by Rainbow Rowell 

9. Illuminae by Aimee Kaufman and Jay Kristoff 

10. Dumplin' by Julie Murphy

Friday 56: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan



For any post here I am simply grabbing a book and turning to page 56 and choosing a couple of lines that grab my attention. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice.

Why hello there, I haven't done a Friday 56 in quite a while! Here's a cute post dedicated to Percy Jackson!


"The last thing I remember is collapsing on a wooden porch, looking up at a ceiling fan circling above me, moths flying around a yellow light, and the stern faces of a familiar-looking bearded man and a pretty girl, her blond hair curled like a princess's. They both looked down at me, and the girl said, "He's the one. He must be.'"

Waiting on Wednesday: Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard


Here is where I share with you my anticipation for upcoming books! Breaking the Spine has introduced me to this and I am super excited to get to participate. Please feel free to comment what books you are looking forward to as well!!




Synopsis: Mare Barrow's blood is red - the color of common folk - but her Silver ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court tries to control. The crown calls her an impossibility, a fake, but as she makes her escape from Maven, the prince - the friend - who betrayed her, Mare uncovers something startling: she is not the only one of her kind. 

Pursued by Maven, now a vindictive king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other Red-and-Silver fighters to join in the struggle against her oppressors. But Mare finds herself on a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying to defeat. 

Will she shatter under the weight of the lives that are the cost of rebellion? Or have treachery and betrayal hardened her forever?

Wooo, I just finished Red Queen literally ten hours ago, but I am already super excited for the sequel! After that crazy cliffhanger, I want to dive right into this book. Also, look at the cover. Look at the red and silver blood dripping from the crown - it gives me shivers. Plus, that little blurb on the cover? "Kneel or bleed" --- I cannot wait!

If you haven't read Red Queen yet, I recommend it one hundred and ten percent. It is a brilliant mixture of romance, drama, action, and better yet, magic. If you love a good dystopian/fantasy, this is definitely the book for you!

Glass Sword comes out February 9th, 2016!



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Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard


4.5/5 Stars
Published by HarperTeen
Published February 10th, 2015

Synopsis: Mare Barrow's world is divided by blood - those with common, Red Blood serve the Silver blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman abilities. Mare is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor, rural village, until a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court. Before the king, princes, and all the nobles, she discovers she has an ability of her own. 

To cover up this impossibility, the king forces her to play the role of a lost Silver princess and betroths her to one of his own sons. As Mare is drawn further into the Silver world, she risks everything and uses her new position to help the Scarlet Guard - a growing Red rebellion - even as her heart tugs her in an impossible direction. One wrong move can lead to her death, but in the dangerous game she plays, the only certainty is betrayal. 

Holy cow! This book was freaking fantastic! Red Queen is Victoria Aveyard's debut novel and it opened at number 1 on The New York Times young adult best-seller list, making her the first author to have her book debut at No. 1! This is one of the few books I've read that has kept my mind reeling - five hours later and I am still in awe of what went down. Red Queen has been compared to The Hunger Games and The Selection Series, but it very much stands on its own. There are many aspects to this story that sets it aside from a lot of the books that have been published in the past few years.

The writing style, for one, is very unique and almost taunting, as if it beckons to draw you in (then ruin you slowly). There is a lot of emotion that goes into the words, which is evident from the moment you begin the book. This leads to wonderful world building and character development, two of my 'make or breaks' when it comes to books. Victoria Aveyard discussed that the setting of this story is based off the northeastern United States in a couple centuries or so, making it especially interesting to try and imagine this dystopian world. There is a lot of potential for further development in the next installment, so I am very excited about that.

Now let's get on to the characters! Red Queen has such an amazing cast of characters, all of which with different motivations and personalities. Mare Barrow, I feel, is one of the best developed characters I've read about. I liked how she handled her situations, despite how difficult it was for her to adjust to this new environment. She was not afraid to be vulnerable and fight her emotions head on. Plus, I found that she was flawed and made mistakes. There were people who did not like her and did not forgive her for what she did, which made her character all the more relatable. Cal and Maven were both such wonderful companions to Mare, it almost reminded me of Celaena with Chaol and Dorian from Throne of Glass. Cal and Maven really added a lot of depth to the storyline. There was so much not revealed as soon as we dived into the book, so as the story moved along, watching them develop was really eye opening.

What I especially liked was that the romance was not the main focus of the plot, which makes the story even better. The plot is dramatic and so complicated, it's hard to keep up with what is happening. I found myself reading passages over and over because it was just so good! It is action packed, filled to the brim with turmoil, and there's magic! Who doesn't love magic!? The incorporation of this element of magic made the book so interesting to read. I loved learning about the different noble houses and their abilities, plus meeting the side characters from those houses was an added bonus. The magic made me crave a moment in their shoes. There was also this crazy plot twist I did not see coming, which opened up a huge door of opportunities for the next book. Overall this book was utterly fantastic and it makes me hope that one day I'll wake up with the power to summon lightning - then I'll be the little lightning girl.


Top Ten Books That Made Me Cry


I've been watching this meme float around a lot, so I've finally decided to join in the fun! This meme was created by The Broke and the Bookish. Every Tuesday there is a new list that involves all things books! 


Top ten books that made me cry

1. Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling: Don't think I need to explain why I spent days crying over this book. 

2. Allegiant by Veronica Roth: Spent my time with the last few chapters of this book wailing.

3. Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo: It wasn't even that sad, I was just so captivated by the moment that I couldn't help but shed some tears. 

4. Champion by Marie Lu: Two words: the epilogue.

5. Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas: Chaolaena.

6. The Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin: The ending was so wild, I couldn't keep up! The emotions that were pouring out of Mara and Noah sent me way over the edge. 

7. City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare: The squad went through way too much throughout this entire series, but that last chapter drew the line for me and resulted in quite the sob fest. 

8. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green: I read this on the plane to Connecticut during winter break, which was a huge mistake, because the amount of tissues I used was ridiculous. 

9. The Death Cure by James Dashner: When your favorite character ...

10. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher: This book was just terribly sad. 

Birthday Book Haul!

Woohoo, my birthday was this past Saturday (September 12) and so I decided to splurge in a little book haul! Huge thanks to my mom and dad for funding this. 



Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
Published by Orion
Published February 10th, 2015

Synopsis (taken from Goodreads): This is a world divided by blood - red or silver. The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change. That is, until she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power.

Fearful of Mare's potential, the Silvers hide her in plain view, declaring her a long-lost Silver princess, now engaged to a Silver prince. Despite knowing that one misstep would mean her death, Mare works silently to help the Red Guard, a militant resistance group, and bring down the Silver regime. But this is a world of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous dance - Reds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart...





The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
Published by Disney Hyperion
Published December 18th, 2012

Synopsis (taken from Goodreads): When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something alarming enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that gets her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp.” She might have survived the mysterious disease that’s killed most of America’s children, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they cannot control.

Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones.

When the truth comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. Now she’s on the run, desperate to find the one safe haven left for kids like her—East River. She joins a group of kids who escaped their own camp. Liam, their brave leader, is falling hard for Ruby. But no matter how much she aches for him, Ruby can’t risk getting close. Not after what happened to her parents.

When they arrive at East River, nothing is as it seems, least of all its mysterious leader. But there are other forces at work, people who will stop at nothing to use Ruby in their fight against the government. Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at a life worth living.





Never Fade (The Darkest Minds #2) by Alexandra Bracken 
Published by Disney Hyperion
Published October 15th, 2013

Synopsis (taken from Goodreads): Ruby never asked for the abilities that almost cost her her life. Now she must call upon them on a daily basis, leading dangerous missions to bring down a corrupt government and breaking into the minds of her enemies. Other kids in the Children’s League call Ruby “Leader”, but she knows what she really is: a monster. 

When Ruby is entrusted with an explosive secret, she must embark on her most dangerous mission yet: leaving the Children’s League behind. Crucial information about the disease that killed most of America’s children—and turned Ruby and the others who lived into feared and hated outcasts—has survived every attempt to destroy it. But the truth is only saved in one place: a flashdrive in the hands of Liam Stewart, the boy Ruby once believed was her future—and who now wouldn’t recognize her. 


As Ruby sets out across a desperate, lawless country to find Liam—and answers about the catastrophe that has ripped both her life and America apart—she is torn between old friends and the promise she made to serve the League. Ruby will do anything to protect the people she loves. But what if winning the war means losing herself?






An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Published by Razorbill
Published April 28th, 2015

Synopsis (taken from Goodreads): 

Laia is a slave. 

Elias is a soldier. 

Neither is free.


Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.

It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They’ve seen what happens to those who do.

But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire’s greatest military academy.

There, Laia meets Elias, the school’s finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he’s being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined—and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself.





These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
Published by Disney Hyperion
Published December 10th, 2013

Synopsis (taken from Goodreads): Luxury spaceliner Icarus suddenly plummets from hyperspace into the nearest planet. Lilac LaRoux and Tarver Merendsen survive -- alone. Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. Tarver comes from nothing, a cynical war hero. Both journey across the eerie deserted terrain for help. Everything changes when they uncover the truth. 


Also, courtesy of my great friend Giselle, I received a copy of Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs


She ALSO ordered me hardcovers of Siege and Storm and Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo, and I'm very excited for those to arrive! 

It was an excellent birthday and I cannot wait to read these books. Have a swell week!


Harry Potter #4: What magical creature I would like living in my home

Harry Potter Moment of the Week is a weekly meme created by Uncorked Thoughts. Each week there is a new question about Harry Potter and all you must do is answer the question! This is an excellent way to keep the celebration of Harry Potter alive.


What magical creature would you like living in your house?

I would love having a puffskein or a pygmy puff! Puffskeins are covered in soft fur and are spherical in shape. They don't mind being thrown about or being cuddled, so they sound like a perfect household pet! Pygmy puffs are simply miniature puffskeins and were bred at the back of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. They seem like they would be very low maintenance, but would love a good cuddle when you need one. Plus, they come in cute colors! 





Top Ten Finished Series I Have Yet to Finish


I've been watching this meme float around a lot, so I've finally decided to join in the fun! This meme was created by The Broke and the Bookish. Every Tuesday there is a new list that involves all things books! 


Top ten finished series I have yet to finish

1. Beautiful Creatures Series (The Caster Chronicles) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl


Although I did really enjoy Beautiful Creatures, I just don't see myself finishing the rest of the series, at least anytime soon. 

2. Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead


I promise I'm going to read these by YALLFest! 

3. Fallen Series by Lauren Kate


My sister first introduced this series to me back in the seventh grade and I did read the first book. However, I never got around to reading the sequels, nor do I think I plan on it.

4. Percy Jackson & The Olympians by Rick Riordan 


I have one more book left in this series! I've been holding off for years, but hopefully I'll finish it soon!

5. Pretty Little Liars Series by Sara Shepard


I feel quite accomplished that I was able to read eight out of eighteen books in this series, but boy oh boy I have no willpower to finish the next ten books --- just tell me who A is already!

6. The Giver Quartet by Lois Lowry 



I'd really like to continue reading this series, unfortunately it is not a priority for me right now. Hopefully I'll read it soon, though!

7. Matched Trilogy by Ally Condie 


I read Matched and I did enjoy it, so I'll get around to the sequels at a later time, but maybe a long time away. 

8. The Uglies Series by Scott Westerfeld


These books were so popular back in middle school, but sadly I never got past Uglies. Maybe one day I shall binge read the series. 

9. Delirium Trilogy by Lauren Oliver


Give me time, I swear I'll make this one count.

10. Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis


I read these back in elementary school, but sadly I never got to finish the series! Thinking about it brings back a lot of happy memories, so maybe one day I'll pick them back up for a quick, good read. 

Book Boyfriends: Chaol Westfall

                                  

I have seen many participate in this, specifically Reading Lark and so I decided I would give it a shot! Every monday I'll post a new favorite. Here are my book boyfriends!

Happy days, I have returned with another book boyfriend! After finishing Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, I've decided to feature Chaol Westfall as this weeks book boyfriend. He captured my heart as soon as he appeared on the scene, and I will forever cheer on Chaolaena.

Chaol Westfall is the Captain of the Guard for the King of Adarlan. He is twenty-two with chestnut brown hair and golden brown eyes, and is described as tall and fit. He is very loyal and will stick by his friends no matter what. Chaol is slightly sardonic and has somewhat of a sense of humor, but has a heart full of dedication. He's perceptive and strategic, hard-working and fierce, yet he is also thoughtful. Chaol has a sweet and passionate side that is such a joy to watch peak out from time to time. 

My favorite Chaol Westfall quotes:

1. "I worry because I care. Gods help me, I know I shouldn't, but I do. So I will always tell you to be careful, because I will always care what happens." 

2. "With each day he felt the barriers melting. He let them melt. Because of her genuine laugh, because he caught her one afternoon sleeping with her face in the middle of a book, because he knew that she would win."

3. "Celaena,' Chaol said gently. And then she heard the scraping noise as his hand came into view, sliding across the flagstones. His fingertips stopped just at the edge of the white line. "Celaena," he breathed, his voice laced with pain - and hope. This was all she had left - his outstretched had, and the promise of hope, of something better waiting on the other side of the line." 

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas


4.5/5 Stars
Published by Bloomsbury USA Children
Published August 27, 2013 

Synopsis (taken from Goodreads): From the throne of glass rules a king with a fist of iron and a soul as black as pitch. Assassin Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become his champion. Yet Celaena is far from loyal to the crown. She hides her secret vigilantly; she knows that the man she serves is bent on evil. Keeping up the deadly charade becomes increasingly difficult when Celaena realizes she is not the only one seeking justice. As she tries to untangle the mysteries buried deep within the glass castle, her closest relationships suffer. It seems no one is above questioning her allegiances - not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a foreign princess with a rebel heart.  Then one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to give up the very thing most precious to her and decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie ... and whom she is ultimately willing to fight for.

This was such an amazing sequel to Throne of Glass! It was able to so effortlessly tie in all the elements of the first book and pack an even bigger punch. Sarah J. Maas is an excellent writer and has definitely become one of my favorites. There's just a way to her writing that keeps you wanting more; she's able to draw you in and keep you there. Crown of Midnight was certainly much crazier than the first book, maybe even a tad bit better!

Crown of Midnight features, I think, some of the best character development. Celaena continues to surprise me in every way possible. In this book, she seems really, genuinely happy for a good chunk. Then, of course Sarah J. Maas had to throw in that terrible plot twist. Aside from this though, Celaena really continues to open up about her past and show us who she really is. Celaena is such a badass character and is not afraid to inflict terror in anyone who stands in her way, and although it is an admirable trait, I do find myself a bit terrified of her at times. Celaena is deadlier than ever, and the thing that she spent so long trying to keep locked up, has finally spilled over. This leaves her a ticking time-bomb and one I certainly wouldn't want to get in the way of.

I really enjoyed how Sarah J. Maas tied together all the characters into one giant, tangled plot. Each character was related to certain actions in someway, which then led to another crazy mishap, to yet another situation. Dorian really stood out to me in this book, because we really got to follow him on his journey. Even though he spent quite a bit of time sulking, I feel like he really kept the plot of this story together and was able to push it forward despite all the tragic happenings. I really like what Sarah J. Maas did with his character and I think his storyline is going to be exquisite and super frustrating at the same time, but overall rewarding. Chaol really continued to sell it for me. I thought his character development was monumental, because we finally got to see a softer, kinder side to him. The plot of this story really set a clear and direct path as to what the rest of the books in this series will follow, and I think it's brilliant.

There were so many aspects of this book that I really enjoyed, but I loved that there was a larger sense of mystery. We spend a lot of time following Celaena as she tries to solve this crazy mystery, which is definitely what kept me captivated and intrigued. There was so much more action and blood spilling infused into this plot - it was such a wild ride. I really cannot wait to see what happens in Heir of Fire. After learning so much in this book, there are endless possibilities as to what will occur next. There were a lot of small details that went into this book to assist the main points, and they really sold it for me! Kudos, Sarah J. Maas.







Waiting on Wednesday: The Love That Split The World by Emily Henry


Here is where I share with you my anticipation for upcoming books! Breaking the Spine has introduced me to this and I am super excited to get to participate. Please feel free to comment what books you are looking forward to as well!!


Synopsis: Natalie Cleary must risk her future and leap blindly into a vast unknown for the chance to build a new world with the boy she loves. Natalie's last summer in her small Kentucky hometown is off to a magical start ... until she starts seeing the "wrong things." They're just momentary glimpses at first - her front door is red instead of its usual green, there's a pre-school where the garden store should be. But then her whole town disappears for hours, fading away into rolling hills and grazing buffalo, and Nat knows something isn't right. That's when she gets a visit from the king by mysterious apparition she calls "Grandmother," who tells her: "You have three months to save him." The next night, under the stadium lights of the high school football field, she meets a beautiful boy named Beau, and it's as if time just stops and nothing exists. Nothing, except Natalie and Beau. 

This sounds like a beautiful YA contemporary novel and I am so excited to read it! It's been one of my most anticipated releases of 2016 since I first heard about the book. I have read nothing but good reviews on this, so I am very eager to getting my hands on it. I've heard of it being the embodiment of a lyrical genius, suspenseful, and a beautiful romance story. I really think this book is going to wring out my heart! 2016 couldn't be any farther away!

The Love That Split The Earth is released January 26, 2016!

Preorder it here:



Top Ten Characters I Couldn't Click With


I've been watching this meme float around a lot, so I've finally decided to join in the fun! This meme was created by The Broke and the Bookish. Every Tuesday there is a new list that involves all things books! 

Ten characters I just didn't click with

1. Ember from the Talon Chronicles by Julie Kagawa: I just could not connect with her character at all. She was constantly complaining and whining over petty things, it was impossible to click with her.

2. America Singer from The Selection Series by Kiera Cass: Although there were redeeming qualities about America, she will always be remembered as the indecisive, infuriating protagonist that she is.

3. Miles "Pudge" Halter from Looking For Alaska by John Green: If you've read the book, we all know that as soon as 'After' hits, Miles becomes very obnoxious about a certain situation. He was alright during the first part of the book, but then his character just gets messy.

4. Professor Umbridge from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling: Must I elaborate?

5. Aspen Leger from The Selection Series by Kiera Cass: Aspen just had a reputation for showing up and opening his mouth at the worst possible time. Plus, I felt like his character was way too clingy for my taste. 

6. Thomas from the Legend Trilogy by Marie Lu: He was so two-faced! 

7. Teresa from The Maze Runner Series by James Dashner: It was really hard for me to pinpoint what exactly her point in this story was. I enjoyed her in The Maze Runner, but her appearance anytime after was just so unnecessary to me. 

8. Mal from The Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo: Silly little Mal. I didn't like his immediate change in feelings --- that has never worked on me. He grew on me in Ruin and Rising (surprisingly) and eventually I found myself cheering for him, but I never established a connection to his character. 

9. Bella Swan from The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer: Dearest Bella, you made me so angry in New Moon, I just wished you would get a grip.