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Strange Fate
Midnight
Afterlife
Angel
Original Sin
Hellbent
A Touch Mortal
Tempest
The Gray Wolf Throne
The Enchanter Heir
Untitled
Angelfire
The Iron Witch
Entwined
The Vampire Diaries
Moonsong
Phantom
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Fanged & Fabulous


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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Iron Knight





Title: The Iron Knight
Author: Julie Kagawa
Publisher: Harlequin
Release Date: October 25, 2011

Summery: My name—my True Name—is Ashallayn'darkmyr Tallyn.
I am the last remaining son of Mab, Queen of the Unseelie Court. And I am dead to her.
My fall began, as many stories do, with a girl…

The Eternal Ones

The Eternal Ones
by Kisten Miller
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: August 10, 2011


Summary: Haven Moore can't control her visions of a past with a boy called Ethan, and a life in New York that ended in fiery tragedy. In our present, she designs beautiful dresses for her classmates with her best friend Beau. Dressmaking keeps her sane, since she lives with her widowed and heartbroken mother in her tyrannical grandmother's house in Snope City, a tiny town in Tennessee. Then an impossible group of coincidences conspire to force her to flee to New York, to discover who she is, and who she was.


In New York, Haven meets Iain Morrow and is swept into an epic love affair that feels both deeply fated and terribly dangerous. Iain is suspected of murdering a rock star and Haven wonders, could he have murdered her in a past life? She visits the Ouroboros Society and discovers a murky world of reincarnation that stretches across millennia. Haven must discover the secrets hidden in her past lives, and loves¸ before all is lost and the cycle begins again.

Review: I read this one awhile ago and I'm not exactly sure how well I remember it. I'll try my best to give you guys a good accurate review though. Personally I really quite enjoyed this book. It was a different twist on the whole paranormal thingy. For me when I think of paranormal books I think of vampires, ghosts, faeries and stuff like that. This is kind of ghosty, but more of the whole past life stuff more. It was interesting story, that was quite unique. I liked it because it wasn't the stereo typical story. I have read over and over again the same type of books with the same type of story line about the same type of thing. Personally I thought this was kind of a refreshing book it read. I know that some complain about it lacking in the romance departement, but I personally needed a break from all that stuff and I liked that it wasn't as heavy on the romance and focused a lot on the mystery plot developement.


Rating: A-

Shade

Shade
by Jeri Smith-Ready
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Publication Date: May 4, 2010


Summary: Love ties them together. Death can't tear them apart.

Best. Birthday. Ever. At least, it was supposed to be. With Logan's band playing a critical gig and Aura's plans for an intimate after-party, Aura knows it will be the most memorable night of her boyfriend's life. She never thought it would be his last.
Logan's sudden death leaves Aura devastated. He's gone.
Well, sort of.
Like everyone born after the Shift, Aura can see and hear ghosts. This mysterious ability has always been annoying, and Aura had wanted nothing more than to figure out why the Shift happened so she can undo it. But not with Logan's violet-hued spirit still hanging around. Because dead Logan is almost as real as ever. Almost.
It doesn't help that Aura's new friend Zachary is so understanding—and so very alive. His support means more to Aura than she cares to admit.
As Aura's relationships with the dead and the living grow ever complicated, so do her feelings for Logan and Zachary. Each holds a piece of Aura's heart...and clues to the secret of the Shift
Review: I actually am not sure that I can give you all a good acurate review. I didn't actually do a good job reading this book. I started it and then got kind of bored with it. I don't really know why, but I didn't like it nearly as much as the other paranormal books out there. After a few days I came back and rushed through it. Since I did this I cannot be sure if other people would like it or not. My personal opinion would be that it wasn't worth it. I got a hardcover and it was expensive! But anyway, I don't really think that it measures up to some of the other books out there. It was good, but not good enough to really stand out.


Rating: ? If I had to it would be a C-

Monday, March 7, 2011

FANFIC!

Here is the second chapter of my fanfic Talk Show From H***.


Some stagehands come out and stop Ren from pulling the head off. They say something about editing this out of the show and how they quickly went to break. Everything goes back to normal. At least as normal as it can be with Ren and Bo glaring at each other. I wonder who Bo really is. (Ren). AHHH! That was soo close! I can't believe he almost found out I'm Bo(Kyoko). The two of them were so deep in thought that they didn't realize that the show came back from commercial. After a couple of awkward seconds the host quickly continued…
Finally the show was wrapping up. Kyoko and Ren actually began to enjoy it after the initial problems. That is until the end. The host says "Well thank you Bo, and Tsuruga Ren we certainly enjoyed having you on our show today. It was interesting to say the leat. Now ladies and gentleman we have Fo Shuwa here today to perform his newest song." Lots of clapping and noise coming from the audience. Ren and Bo were glaring again, this time not at each other. They were staring at the singer Fo Shuwa. The hate waves coming off the two of them caused the room's temperature to drop suddenly…
After the show wrapped up Kyoko rushed into her dressing room to change. Ren still wanting to know who Bo really was ended up finding her in her dressing room while she was getting out of the Bo suite. "Kyoko?" Ren was really surprised. I can't believe that she knows how I feel. Meanwhile Kyoko was on the floor apologizing. "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to deceive you. I just wanted to help and you seemed so depressed those times. Please forgive me your lowly kohai." Ren was stunned. Did he have to spell it out for her? It seems that she still hasn't caught on that Ren is in love with her. "Kyoko do you need a ride home?" Ren asked…
That night there were two people who couldn't seem to go to sleep. Kyoko was up all night thinking of earlier. Ren said that he wasn't mad, but he sure seemed like it. She was thinking of the ride home. Ren barely talked at all to her. I knew it. He's mad. Maybe I'll apologize again in the morning. Around 2 am Kyoko was finally able to fall asleep. Meanwhile Ren was up thinking about Kyoko. He was surprised and quite annoyed that she still hasn't figured out that he loves even though he made it really clear. That night he fell asleep worried about what the next day would bring…
Kyoko woke up early this morning. She was still half asleep when she made it downstairs and was about to leave for LME. Kyoko was surprised to find Ren waiting outside for. "Do you need a ride?" "No, I'm fine." Kyoko replied. "Kyoko." Ren said while giving her his scary smile. "Are you going to get in?" Kyoko scrambled in while saying hello to Yashiro. She really gets freaked out by that smile. Ren felt bad, but he didn't feel arguing with he right not. The car ride was relatively quite except for Kyoko and Yashiro trying to start a conversation. When they arrived at LME Kyoko jumped out of the car. "Thank you so much Ren. I've gotta go bye." Kyoko bowed and quickly left. "Ren your face is slipping again." Yashiro warned him.
Later in the President's office, Ren and the President were discussing his parents. Apparently they want to visit, but Ren is not very happy. "What if they give the secret away? I came here to make a name for myself and something is bound to go wrong. I want Kyoko to know the truth at least before they come." Ren argued. "Ren, they will respect your wishes, but their your parents. And concerning Kyoko you should just tell her." "I know, I just don't want her to get scared and run away from me, or hate me." Ren frowns falling into a state of depression no one would ever expect to see of Japan's Number 1 Most Desirable Man. "Don't worry Ren she'll come around." Ren stands up and leaves.
A Couple of Days later
Kyoko was out of breath after rushing to the airport. I am so late. I can't believe I lost track of time again like this. When she see Kuu Hizuri she suddenly perks up. "Otou-san!" she screams and runs up to give him a hug. A bunch of people lookup to see a crazy looking girl run up to Kuu Hizuri. All of them are wondering why she is referring to him as otou-san. When giving Kuu a hug Julie steps out from behind them. Kyoko steps back and looks surprise. Julie takes a step forward and gives her other "son" a hug. "Hello I am so happy to finally meet you, Kyoko. You can call be Okaa-san or Julie." Kyoko is still frozen is shock. When she comes back around she smiles and returns the hug. "Okay. Hi Julie."
The three of them get into the limo and drive to the hotel.

Gray Wolf Throne Cover Reveal

First I would like to say sorry. I really haven't had enough time to keep up with this blog. I have been busy lately and I will try to keep up better from now on. I know this may be old news, but I thought I would share it anyways.

The Gray Wolf Throne
by Cinda Williams Chima
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Release Date: September 20, 2011

Summary: No Summary as of yet. Sorry.

Oh I forgot to mention. If I forget to post regularly you can always go to my tumblr site to see a couple of reviews. Or just some random things having to do with music, books, short stories, friends, everyday life, etc. Here's the link http://kittykitkat2397.tumblr.com/

Saturday, February 26, 2011

FANFIC!

I am so sorry that I haven't posted recently. I've been really busy with school and what not. Also I have found the wonders of Fan Fiction. I also wrote the first chapter of my first fanfic. I thought that I would share ti with you guys. Well here it is and please don't judge me harshly I don't really have any idea what I am doing. Plus I do not own Skip Beat! which this fanfic is based off of. Oh and some of the characters are out of context. I just liked them better this way. 

Anyways here it is:

"Hello ladies and gentleman, and welcome back. Here we have Japan's most desirable man, Tsuruga Ren! So please tell us, I'm sure we all want to know, is there a special someone in your life right now? We all know that you don't really date around, at least no one knows if you do. But everyone has that special somebody, right? So, who's yours?" Ugh, why is it every time I do an interview they ask these questions (Ren). "Well as you guys all know I am very busy. It is hard to really find time to date around. What with all the work I do. So no I do not have that special somebody." Ren gives her his very fake smile. The host clearly trying to get it together. "Well I guess that makes sense." I KNOW!(Host) The host smiles dangerously. "Well then. I know after all these years this might have crossed some people's minds. No one ever hears about your private life. It seems as if you haven't ever had a girlfriend, which is a surprise considering who you are. Could it be possible, are you gay?" Collective gasp from the audience. Image of sweet Kyoko comes to mind. Where do they come up with these ideas.(Ren) The host is slightly uncomfortable. Maybe I shouldn't have said anything. NO! It's not that big a deal. I can ask whatever.(Host) " I mean it certainly seems like it. What about that guy who follows you around everywhere?"
On the other side of Tokyo. A sweet young woman is staring at the TV. Could it be possible? Is Tsuruga-san GAY? Of course not she mutters. He wouldn't talk to Bo about the high school girl if he was.
Back on the show. Tsuruga Ren is trying it keep his annoyance from showing. "Of course not! Just because I don't want to share my private life with the rest of the world doesn't mean that I am gay." The host smiles. She has scented a great story and she won't let is get away. "Well then, why don't prove it. Tell us, is there anyone who has the luck to have caught your eye?" OOOOH! This is going to be BIG!(Host) "I guess I can tell you a little." Cocks his head. "But you have to promise one thing." The host lights up, "What?". Ren smiles, "That will be decided afterwards. So you want to know who I have my sights on?" The host is trying her best to calm down. "YES!"
Back to Kyoko. I wonder who she is. Whoever she is, she is one lucky girl. Kyoko stops as loses herself in fairyland. Someone bumps into her. "WTH are you doing!" Sho yells. Then he realizes it's Kyoko. Kyoko yells something unintelligible, slaps him, and runs off. Sho is left there seething in anger. HOW DARE SHE!(Sho)
"Okay then. I'll tell you three things. I will not tell you guys her name though. First she has no idea that I am totally in love with her. I guess that is part of the reasons I like her. She is really dense and though it is frustrating, it is also quite cute and adorable." The host freaking out! "OMG. So THE Tsuruga Ren can't get the girl that he likes to notice him." Ren clearly annoyed. "I never said that she doesn't notice me. I only said that she doesn't realize that I am in love with her. I have been for about a year." The host totally caught by surprise. "So the most desirable man in Japan is has trouble in the romance department?" Shakes her head. Who would have ever thought that?(host). Ren clearly uncomfortable and trying to get it together sends the host his most bright scary smile. "Okay moving on then. The second thing is that she hates all things having to do with love. I'm not talking about the family type love, or the loving your friends. She has sworn off love forever." The host nods. "Now it makes more sense. One would think that she would realize if YOU were in love with her. Except it makes sense if she doesn't want to fall in love." Looks at Ren sympathetically. "Well that sucks for you. Go on, what's the third thing?" Ren sighs, he just wants to get this over with. "Fine, the third thing is that I have been getting advice from three different people about my "relationship" problems." Totally caught off guard. "Tsuruga Ren, seriously, you of all people are having to get advice from others to woo the girl you love." Shakes her head. This is soo confusing.
Kyoko jumps on her bike and races to her next job. WAHHH! I'm going be late! I can't believe I lost track of time like that. Stupid Sho-baka. This is all your fault. She stops and almost falls over. She runs into the studio to put on her Bo suite. Why do they need to me to dress up as Bo? It's not even for the regular show. I can't believe I'm doing this for this stupid talk show.(Kyoko)
These interviews are so annoying.(Ren) " Not all of the advice is needed or wanted. My manager is one of the three people always trying to give me advice. Sometimes I swear he acts like a teenage girl." Sorry Yashiro.(Ren)
"He is also the guy that you mentioned saying that I might be interested in. May I make it clear that he is also NOT gay. He has a thing for Kanea. At least I think so." OOOH! Sweet revenge.(Ren)
After Kyoko gets dressed in the Bo costume a stagehand comes into the dressing room. She says, "Bo are you ready for your surprise appearance". Kyoko looks up and nods. The stagehand gives her directions. "So he waves to you, you run out there and do what your normally do. Kay?" Kyoko smiles and rushes to her place.
After waiting for the crowd to settle down the host continues. "So who are the other people giving you advice on your love life?" Ren reluctantly continues. "Well everyone knows how the President of LME is. He loves to play love simulation games and all that. He also really enjoys playing around with his actor and actresses' love lives. Boss has been trying really hard to get us together. He loves to give us "missions" and such. Often times they end up putting us in awkward situations. Sometimes I think he does more harm than good. Sorry president. It's the truth. (Ren)
Kyoko! Get ready; it's almost your time to go on. In 1, 2, 3…
The host ponders over this new information. Hmm… "Okay so then who is the third person giving you love advice?" This outta be good, considering everything else he has told us. This is gonna make my career.(Host)
Ren sighs. "This is actually really embarrassing, but I have been getting advice from a chicken." Everyone laughs their heads off. Who would've thought that Japan's number 1 most desirable man would get advice from a chicken. Still trying to stop laughing the host says, "Hahaha, sorry, so you go to a chicken when you need love advice?" I knew I shouldn't have said anything. (Ren) "Hmph, they aren't just any normal chicken. I go to Bo the chicken from theKimagure Rock show." The host still laughing, "Oh, so how'd you guys meet?" Ren chuckles, "Actually I met Bo when I was sulking in the hall way. Don't ask about it, because I won't answer. Anyways Bo helped me out, and then told me that he/she hated me." OH! "So we kept bumping into each other and we kind of became friends.
KYOKO! It's time! GO GO GO.
The host gets her signal. "Oh well this is a surprise. We weren't expecting this. We actually invited Bo the chicken to come here and help out. So say hi to your friend there Tsuruga Ren." Totally surprised Ren says, "Hi"
Bo comes skidding out and totally bewildered. AWWW MAN! I didn't realize that this was the same talk show. What am I going to do! Calm down Kyoko you can do this.(Kyoko) Breathing heavily Bo comes and sits down next to Ren. The host is overjoyed at the turn of events. "So Ren, do you even know the identity of Bo here, and if you do will you please enlighten us." Hmm… moment of awkward silence. "Actually I don't know who my friend Bo really. I would really like to find out though." Ren turns around and tries to take Bo's head off. Kyoko freaks out and starts pecking him. Yelling, "STOP IT!" Then suddenly the hat on Bo's head comes off. It is really similar to the time with the chef hat. Bo starts to freak out. Ren is laughing and tries to apologize while laughing. The whole atmosphere is lighter now. Ren puts the hat back on and tries again the take the head off…

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday (7)



I'm soo sorry! I haven't really been able to find the time to post new updates. Also I haven't finished any books lately. I promise I'll get a new review up soon. I've just been buried in homework lately. 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spinethat spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Clockwork Prince
by Cassandra Clare
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date: August 30, 2011

Summary: The Infernal Devices is a series of prequels to The Mortal Instruments series, set in 19’th century London. The story concerns 16-year-old orphan Tessa Gray, whose quiet life is thrown into turmoil when her older brother Nathaniel suddenly vanishes, leaving her alone. Her search for him leads her into Victorian-era London’s dangerous supernatural underworld, where warlocks throw masked balls for half-demon Downworlders. When Tessa discovers that she herself is a Downworlder, she must come to trust her natural enemies, the demon-killing Shadowhunters, if she ever wants to learn to control her powers and find her brother. Torn between the beautiful Will, a Shadowhunter who isn’t what he seems, and the devoted Jem, whose own deadly secret is slowly destroying him, Tessa must draw on all her strength to save her brother and keep herself alive in this deadly new world.

Sorry that I don't have the actual cover.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Bloodlines Cover Revealed!

YAY! Here is the cover of Bloodlines by Richelle Mead which is a spin off series from The Vampire Academy:

Bloodlines 
by Richelle Mead
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: Razorbill
Release Date: August 23, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday (6)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spinethat spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Kane Richards Must Die
by Shanice Williams
Genre: YA
Publisher: Lands Atlantic Publishing
Release Date: May 12, 2011

Summary:
After an unexpected transfer to the States for her senior year, Suranne's new friends give her just one instruction: stay away from Kane Richards. According to everyone, he's a heartless playboy concerned only for himself.
With one glance, it's easy to see why he gets away with it. But things aren't always what they seem- especially when he sets his sights on her and whispers that she's "different."
Despite all the red flags, Suranne considers whether or not his intentions are genuine or if she's simply another name on his list.
In the process, she may just uncover the real Kane Richards. But, when it comes down to it, the real Kane Richards may not want to be found. Filled with raw emotion, Kane Richards Must Die, explores relationships, trust, love, and what can happen when life takes an unexpected turn.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Thirteen Reasons Why

Thirteen Reasons Why
by Jay Asher
Genre: YA
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: October 18, 2007


Summary: Jay Asher's brilliant first novel is a moving, highly original story that focuses on a set of audiotapes made by a girl before she committed suicide, and which explain to 13 people the reasons why she decided to end her life. Told in a highly effective duel narrative -- alternating between the girl s voice and the thoughts of a boy who is listening -- this honest, poignant story reveals how other people's actions shape, and by extension can ruin, an individual's faith in people. Intensely powerful and painfully real, Thirteen Reasons Why reveals how brutal high school can be, the consequences of spreading rumors, and the lasting effects of suicide on those left behind.


Book Review:
Thirteen Reasons Why is a pretty serious book. The whole idea is something that shouldn't be taken lightly. One girl, Hannah, commits suicide due to the actions of people in her life. They might not have realized it, but their actions effected her life more than they expected.


Even though this book is all about suicide and quite depressing stuff, I liked it. Thirteen Reasons Why was a breath of fresh air for me. I should probably start reading more books that aren't fantasy. Anyways, when I was reading this book I swear it felt real. The writing was really well done and the whole story seems like it really is something that happened. The whole story had a really serious tone to it. And it really focuses on some stuff that should be talked about more. Like suicide and how your actions can effect people in ways that you would never expect.  


Okay so I should probably be talking more about the actual book, right. Oh well, I tend to get sidetracked easily. Anyways I really liked the whole concept. It was well executed as well. I really liked the characters as well. Even though Hannah was dead and all that, I thought that her character was well done. It was kinda cool how she was able to get her message across even after she took her own life. I guess cool isn't the right word, but I can't think of any other words right now. Overall a really good book, that I'm pretty sure most people will enjoy. 


Rating: A

Saturday, February 5, 2011

The Iron Witch

The Iron Witch
by Karen Mahoney
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: Flux
Publication Date: January 20, 2011


Summary: Freak. That's what her classmates call seventeen-year-old Donna Underwood. When she was seven, a horrific fey attack killed her father and drove her mother mad. Donna's own nearly fatal injuries from the assault were fixed by magic—the iron tattoos branding her hands and arms. The child of alchemists, Donna feels cursed by the magical heritage that destroyed her parents and any chance she had for a normal life. The only thing that keeps her sane and grounded is her relationship with her best friend, Navin Sharma.
When the darkest outcasts of Faerie—the vicious wood elves—abduct Navin, Donna finally has to accept her role in the centuries old war between the humans and the fey. Assisted by Xan, a gorgeous half-fey dropout with secrets of his own, Donna races to save her friend—even if it means betraying everything her parents and the alchemist community fought to the death to protect.


Book Review:
I love it when a book really brings you right into the middle of the story. To make me feel connected with it. There are few books that do this well. I also love it when a book has believable characters. The ending was satisfying in a way, but it also makes me want to know more at the same time. The Iron Witch had one of my favorite endings.

I loved Donna. She had her faults, but that just made her more believable. I don't know why, but I enjoy reading about characters who have faults opposed to those who are "perfect". Anyways I thought that as a character she really brought me into the story. She is the type to be able to kick your butt. But at the same time she is fiercely loyal, a good friend, and is a little naive or innocent in some ways. Over the course of the book I came to admire Donna and relate to her. Donna is different from everyone else. Even those who are part of her world. Throughout the book she becomes more and more confident in being her self, with the help of Xan that is. 

There are so many different books that have love triangles, so I think that it is hard to write a love triangle that stands out from the rest. This one does. First of all there is Navin. He is the best friend. Yeah most love triangles have the best friend for life in them, but I felt that this one was kinda different. Anyways, Navin is an amazing character in that not only is he Donna's best friend for years, but he keeps her grounded. He is the one that makes her feel normal, which is pretty important to Donna. Then there is Xan. In most love triangles the this guy would be perfect. They would come in and sweep the main character off their feet. This is totally not so in The Iron Witch. Xan, just like Navin and Donna, has his faults. Yeah he is cute and all that, but there is actual depth to him. I hope that the author will reveal more about his character because in this book he is kind of a mysterious character. 

In the end I thought that The Iron Witch was a pretty good book. Though I liked it, I have to say I have read better. Not that this isn't worth reading. It definitely is. I just liked other books a little bit more. Also it was a little short. I felt that the story its self was a little rushed because of this. Either way I will be looking forward to the next book.


Rating: B 

Friday, February 4, 2011

I Totally Splurged!

I'M SOO HAPPY IT'S FRIDAY!
Okay, so today after school I headed straight for the bookstore.  Since I haven't been there in awhile I found that I was really behind in getting the newest books. Or books that I have been trying to get around to reading. These are the books:

Thirteen Reasons Why
by Jay Asher
Genre: YA
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: October 18, 2007

Summary: Jay Asher's brilliant first novel is a moving, highly original story that focuses on a set of audiotapes made by a girl before she committed suicide, and which explain to 13 people the reasons why she decided to end her life. Told in a highly effective duel narrative -- alternating between the girl s voice and the thoughts of a boy who is listening -- this honest, poignant story reveals how other people's actions shape, and by extension can ruin, an individual's faith in people. Intensely powerful and painfully real, Thirteen Reasons Why reveals how 
brutal high school can be, the consequences of spreading rumors, and the lasting effects of suicide on those left behind.


I Am Number Four
by Pittacus Lore
Genre: YA,
Publisher: Harper Collins 
Publication Date: August 3, 2010

Summary: Nine of us came here. We look like you. We talk like you. We live among you. But we are not you. We can do things you dream of doing. We have powers you dream of having. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic books—but we are real. 

Our plan was to grow, and train, and become strong, and become one, and fight them. But they found us and started hunting us first. Now all of us are running. Spending our lives in shadows, in places where no one would look, blending in. we have lived among you without you knowing.

But they know.

They caught Number One in Malaysia.
Number Two in England.
And Number Three in Kenya.
They killed them all.

I am Number Four.

I am next.



City of Glass
by Cassandra Clare
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: Margret K. McElderry
Publication Date: March 24, 2009

Summary: To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters -- never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight. 
As Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadow-hunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadow-hunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he's willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her new found powers to help save the Glass City -- whatever the cost?
Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the final installment of the New York Timesbestselling trilogy The Mortal Instruments.

The Iron Witch
by Karen Mahoney
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: Flux
Publication Date: January 20, 2011

Summary: Freak. That's what her classmates call seventeen-year-old Donna Underwood. When she was seven, a horrific fey attack killed her father and drove her mother mad. Donna's own nearly fatal injuries from the assault were fixed by magic—the iron tattoos branding her hands and arms. The child of alchemists, Donna feels cursed by the magical heritage that destroyed her parents and any chance she had for a normal life. The only thing that keeps her sane and grounded is her relationship with her best friend, Navin Sharma.
When the darkest outcasts of Faerie—the vicious wood elves—abduct Navin, Donna finally has to accept her role in the centuries old war between the humans and the fey. Assisted by Xan, a gorgeous half-fey dropout with secrets of his own, Donna races to save her friend—even if it means betraying everything her parents and the alchemist community fought to the death to protect.



You guys can definitely expect the reviews for these books to be coming soon. 

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday (5)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spinethat spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

The Iron Thron
by Caitlin Kittredge
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: Delacorte Books For Young Readers
Release Date: February 22, 2011

Summary: In the city of Lovecraft, the Proctors rule and a great Engine turns below the streets, grinding any resistance to their order to dust. The necrovirus is blamed for Lovecraft's epidemic of madness, for the strange and eldritch creatures that roam the streets after dark, and for everything that the city leaders deem Heretical—born of the belief in magic and witchcraft. And for Aoife Grayson, her time is growing shorter by the day.
     Aoife Grayson's family is unique, in the worst way—every one of them, including her mother and her elder brother Conrad, has gone mad on their 16th birthday. And now, a ward of the state, and one of the only female students at the School of Engines, she is trying to pretend that her fate can be different.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Newest Releases (1)

I'M SOO HAPPY!
I have been waiting months for these books to come out. I am going to run out to the book store as soon as I can to get The Demon Trapper's Daughter. Though it may take longer than normal because of this HUGE snowstorm that has been predicted.

The Demon Trapper's Daughter
by Jana Oliver


Summary: Riley Blackthorne just needs a chance to prove herself – and that’s exactly what the demons are counting on…


Seventeen-year-old Riley, the only daughter of legendary Demon Trapper, Paul Blackthorne, has always dreamed of following in her father's footsteps.  The good news is, with human society seriously disrupted by economic upheaval and Lucifer increasing the number of demons in all major cities, Atlanta’s local Trappers’ Guild needs all the help they can get – even from a girl. When she’s not keeping up with her homework or trying to manage her growing crush on fellow apprentice, Simon, Riley’s out saving distressed citizens from foul-mouthed little devils – Grade One Hellspawn only, of course, per the strict rules of the Guild. Life’s about as normal as can be for the average demon-trapping teen.

But then a Grade Five Geo-Fiend crashes Riley’s routine assignment at a library, jeopardizing her life and her chosen livelihood.  And, as if that wasn’t bad enough, sudden tragedy strikes the Trappers’ Guild, spinning Riley down a more dangerous path than she ever could have imagined. As her whole world crashes down around her, who can Riley trust with her heart – and her life?
Delirium
by Lauren Oliver


Summary: Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once love - the deliria - blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the governments demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy. 

But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love.

The Outsiders

The Outsiders
by S.E. Hinton
Genre: YA
Publisher: Speak
Publication Date: November 1, 1997
Original Publication Date: 1967


Summary:
According to Ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world: greasers and socs. A soc (short for "social") has money, can get away with just about anything, and has an attitude longer than a limousine. A greaser, on the other hand, always lives on the outside and needs to watch his back. Ponyboy is a greaser, and he's always been proud of it, even willing to rumble against a gang of socs for the sake of his fellow greasers--until one terrible night when his friend Johnny kills a soc. The murder gets under Ponyboy's skin, causing his bifurcated world to crumble and teaching him that pain feels the same whether a soc or a greaser. 


Book Review:
I had to read this book for school about a year ago. It was the first book that we read as a class that year. I was in 7th grade and I loved it. Almost everyone in my grade enjoyed reading it. We spent a lot of time talking about the meaning and themes of this book. It was my favorite book that I read in school that year. Even though we read several other really good books. The story was amazing. Even though I only had to read a couple of chapters a night I couldn't help, but finish it in almost one sitting. From the first chapter I was entranced. It was one of those books that you can't put down. I also liked that the meaning of this book was deeper than most books that I read. It was a refreshing break. We read a lot of books that had heavier meaning to them, but this one really got to me. I loved most of the characters and they were the most believable characters I have ever read about. You can really relate to them whether or not you are like them or not. S.E Hinton is an amazing writer and I am happy that I read this book.


Rating: A


Notable Quotes:
"I lie to myself all the time, but I never believe me." 


"Stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold." 


"Sixteen years on the streets and you can learn a lot. But all the wrong things, not the things you want to learn. Sixteen years on the streets and you see a lot. But all the wrong sights, not the things you want to see." 


"It seemed funny that the sunset she saw from her patio and the one I saw from the back steps was the same one. Maybe the two worlds we lived in weren’t so different. We saw the same sunset." 


"They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong." 


"Things are rough all over."

Sunday, January 30, 2011

JAPANESE ANIME!

I'm so sorry for not being able to post as frequently as I want to. I've been swamped with all my homework and all that. I have 3 or 4 big projects going on right now. So until the summer I might not be posting constantly.

Anyways to my real point of this post. I have just found the joy of reading japanese manga and watching japanese anime. Lately I have been watching as much as I can. I am sad to say though, that I haven't been focusing on reading as much during this time. I also was just wondering if any of you guys know any good manga or anime. I have really fallen in love with it, but I don't know a lot about it either. 

Some of the Japanese anime or manga that I have watched or read are:


I know that t isn't that much, but it takes a lot of time plus I just started a week or so ago.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Angelfire

Angelfire
by Courtney Allison Moulton
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date: February 15, 2011


Summary: When seventeen-year-old Ellie starts seeing reapers - monstrous creatures who devour humans and send their souls to Hell - she finds herself on the front lines of a supernatural war between archangels and the Fallen and faced with the possible destruction of her soul. 

A mysterious boy named Will reveals she is the reincarnation of an ancient warrior, the only one capable of wielding swords of angelfire to fight the reapers, and he is an immortal sworn to protect her in battle. Now that Ellie's powers have been awakened, a powerful reaper called Bastian has come forward to challenge her. He has employed a fierce assassin to eliminate her - an assassin who has already killed her once.

While balancing her dwindling social life and reaper-hunting duties, she and Will discover Bastian is searching for a dormant creature believed to be a true soul reaper. Bastian plans to use this weapon to ignite the End of Days and to destroy Ellie's soul, ending her rebirth cycle forever. Now, she must face an army of Bastian's most frightening reapers, prevent the soul reaper from consuming her soul, and uncover the secrets of her past lives - including truths that may be too frightening to remember.


Book Review:
AMAZING! I loved this book a lot. It has been awhile since I last read a really good book. The beginning was a little boring. No I don't think boring is the right word. I didn't really get into the book until about halfway through. When I did get into it, I found that I loved all the characters and the actual story. The whole idea was really interesting. Plus this is a totally individual book. I haven't read a book quite like this one before. I liked the writing it was okay. The characters were okay as well. They weren't my favorite cast of characters, but they were good. Overall a really good book. I am totally happy that I got to read it!


Rating: B+

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday (4)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spinethat spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:


Wildfire
by Kartsen Knight
Genre: YA, Fantasy
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Release Date: July 26, 2011

Summary: Ashline Wilde never received an instruction manual on how to be a 16-year-old Polynesian volcano goddess. If she had, it might have contained helpful warnings such as: 

• Dreaming about your (thankfully) mortal boyfriend may cause your bed to spontaneously combust
• Oven mitts should be worn at all times during heavy make-out sessions

Instead, Ash has to learn these life lessons the hard way as her dormant powers erupt at the most awkward times. In the wake of a hometown tragedy, Ash transfers to Blackwood Academy, a boarding school nestled in California’s redwoods, where a group of fellow gods-on-earth have mysteriously convened. As if sophomore year couldn’t get any worse, her storm goddess older sister, the wild and unpredictable Eve, resurfaces to haunt Ashline. With a war between the gods looming over Blackwood, Ash must master the fire smoldering within her before she clashes with her sister one final time, which leads us to life-lesson #3:

• When warm and cold fronts collide, there’s guaranteed to be a storm. 
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