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<b>Series: </b>Age of X #2<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Dutton | May 29, 2014 <br />
<b>Pages: </b>432<br />
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<span id="freeText13338666924343385695"><b>The #1 <i>New York Times</i>
bestselling author of the Vampire Academy and Bloodline series returns
with the second installment in her acclaimed Age of X series.</b><br /><br /><i>Gameboard of the Gods</i>
introduced religious investigator Justin March and Mae Koskinen, the
beautiful supersoldier assigned to protect him. Together they have been
charged with investigating reports of the supernatural and the return of
the gods, both inside the Republic of United North America and out.
With this highly classified knowledge comes a shocking revelation: Not
only are the gods vying for human control, but the elect—special humans
marked by the divine—are turning against one another in bloody fashion.<br /><br />Their
mission takes a new twist when they are assigned to a diplomatic
delegation headed by Lucian Darling, Justin’s old friend and rival,
going into Arcadia, the RUNA’s dangerous neighboring country. Here, in a
society where women are commodities and religion is intertwined with
government, Justin discovers powerful forces at work, even as he
struggles to come to terms with his own reluctantly acquired deity.<br /><br />Meanwhile,
Mae—grudgingly posing as Justin’s concubine—has a secret mission of her
own: finding the illegitimate niece her family smuggled away years ago.
But with Justin and Mae resisting the resurgence of the gods in
Arcadia, a reporter’s connection with someone close to Justin back home
threatens to expose their mission—and with it the divine forces the
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<b><i>The Girl: </i></b>Mae is basically the same in the sequel; cold, calcualting, and ruthless. The only exception is that she's waaay more open to Justin and the supernatural. I like Mae well enough but I still couldn't quite click with her character. As I've said in my review of <a href="http://briannasbookbuzz.blogspot.com/2013/11/review-gameboard-of-gods-by-richelle.html"><i>Gamboard of the Gods</i></a>, I blame the third person POV. Don't get me wrong, many authors do this well, great even. I just think it's not Richelle's thing. <br />
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">The WTF?!: </i>I'm really not a fan of politics in general so reading about a book chock full of it was kind of a downer for me. Also, for some reason, I hated it when it came to Tessa's POV. She grates on me, I've no idea why. I understand how her storyline is going to connect with Justin's but her story just seems so irrelevant.</div>
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<b>Series: </b>Summer #1 <br />
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<b>Publisher: </b>Simon & Schuster | May 5, 2009 <br />
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<span id="freeText18079280385295943787">Belly measures her life
in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the
months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks
until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from
Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are
the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer--they have
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<b>Author: </b>C.E. Murphy<br />
<b>Series: </b>The Walker Papers #9<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Adult/UF<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Harlequin Luna | June 24, 2014<br />
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<b>Joanne Walker has two choices: </b><br />
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For over a year, Joanne has been fighting the Master—the world's most abiding evil. She's sacrificed family, friendships, even watched potential futures fade away…and now the Master is bringing the final battle to Joanne's beloved Seattle.<br />
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Lives will be lost as the repercussions of all Joanne's growth come to her doorstep. Before the end, she'll mourn, rejoice—and surrender everything for the hope of the world's survival. She'll be a warrior and a healer. Because she is finally a Shaman Rising.</td>
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I know this is a late Waiting on Wednesday but I still haven't gotten the book...so that counts right? Anyways, this is one my favorite urban fantasy series so I am so very sad for it to be the last one. If you haven't read them, you should try it. They're awesome! Start with <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/297929.Urban_Shaman?from_search=true" target="_blank">Urban Shaman</a>.</i><br />
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<b style="background-color: transparent;">Title:<i> </i></b><i>The Iron King</i><i style="background-color: transparent;"> </i><br />
<b>Author: </b>Julie Kagawa <br />
<b>Series: </b>The Iron Fey #1 <br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Young Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Harlequin Teen | February 1, 2010 <br />
<b>Pages: </b>363<br />
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<b>Meghan Chase has a secret destiny; one she could never have imagined.</b><br />
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mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just
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Fey so she has to go on a quest to save said brother with Puck (yes, <i>Midsummer
Night's Dream</i> Puck) and a talking cat (Grimalkin). Meghan, for a sixteen
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Puck to be very entertaining. He's quite funny and you can tell he really cares
about Meghan. But I have a feeling he'll be friendzoned majorly (ahem, hot
faerie prince anyone?). Ash is like the typical hot, brooding, and fierce young
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all sorts of funny, amusing, and a little frustrating. It's just that he
reminds me of the Cheshire cat in <i>Alice in Wonderland</i> soo much. I don't
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and adventure and lots of Fey (duh). I liked this book. So, go and read it.
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<br />Briannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817613298890918584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4810147394013357633.post-15901373584107612202014-07-18T05:00:00.000-04:002014-07-20T20:52:21.238-04:00Random Buzz - Why I'm Left Out Of The Twilight Craze<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you ever feel like your left out of a certain craze or fad? Like, there's this really cool new style of tops that are in but the top doesn't seem to fit right? Or the new fad that bangs are da bomb but they actually look atrocious on you and give you bad acne anyways?<br />
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Well, that's what <i>Twilight </i>was for me about 5 years back. And actually it's still that way for me.<br />
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To put it bluntly, I dislike the sparkly vampires and the love triangle and all of the books. I just don't like <i>Twilight</i>.<br />
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And sometimes this makes me feel left out. Sometimes I don't understand how something so well liked and popular escapes my nod of approval.<br />
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But then I feel like why do people even like these books? I mean, I get the premise. It has vampires, yo! And I love those bloodsuckers. But, I don't like the sparkly kind. I even have it in my Twitter bio, that's the amount of my dislike. I have to make sure people know that indeed yes I do adore vampires but not to be confused with one certain type of vampire that is which from Stephenie Meyer's saga.<br />
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I don't want to feel like the black sheep here because surely there are some people out there who don't obsessively love it. Right?<br />
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But if you do happen to like <i>Twilight</i>, then great! I'm not gonna rain on your parade<span style="font-size: small;">. But, it's just not for me. Why? Well, here are some reasons...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Bella Swan</span> - Ugh, she kills me. She literally is the worst female young adult character in my opinion. I feel like she doesn't have a mind of her own and is always in slobbery lust/love of Edward Cullen. DUDE, think for yourself sometimes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. No fangs?!?</span> - What kind of vampire series is this? How can vampires not have fangs? I do not get this. Yes, they're supposed to have some sort of venom to kill their prey and razor sharp teeth but how can we know this without Stephenie Meyer telling us?! It takes all the badassery out of it. Vampires are supposed to look menacing and that includes FANGS.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Sparkly Vampires</span> - Do I really have to say any more? Sparkle and vampire just do not go together. How is this a thing? How in any way can sparkling in the sun incite fear in anyone? The reaction your're gonna get is more like this<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. The Love Triangle</span> - Hahaha this love triangle started the whole team thing! I remember the Team Edward and Team Jacob thing. It was laughable seeing as this love triangle is so stupid. You could already tell Bella was gonna always go for Edward. Jacob had no chance.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. The Premise</span> - Stephenie Meyer took a typical YA trend and spun it into a lousy story and love triangle. Bella is annoying, Edward is annoying, Jacob is annoying. It's all very shallow.<br />
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Yupp, those are some of my reasons.<br />
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Now, you may be asking why I read all the books if I dislike <i>Twilight </i>so much. Well, you see, I'm OCD when it comes to finishing books and series even if they're bad. But, that's a discussion for another time on Random Buzz.<br />
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<b style="background-color: transparent;">Title: </b><span style="background-color: transparent;"><i>The Bane Chronicles</i></span><br />
<b>Author: </b>Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, Sarah Rees Brennan, Cassandra Jean (Illustrator)<br />
<b>Series: </b>The Bane Chronicles<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Young Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Margaret K. McElderry Books | November 11, 2014<br />
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Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices can get to know warlock Magnus Bane like never before in this collection of <i>New York Times</i> bestselling tales, in print for the first time with an exclusive new story and illustrated material.<br />
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This collection of eleven short stories illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane, whose alluring personality, flamboyant style, and sharp wit populate the pages of the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling series, The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices.<br />
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Originally released one-by-one as e-only short stories by Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, and Sarah Rees Brennan, this compilation presents all ten together in print for the first time and includes a never-before-seen eleventh tale, as well as new illustrated material.</td>
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Oooo, only one word: Magnus. He's one of my favorite characters in all of Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunter series. <i>The Bane Chronicles</i> looks soooo good! I can't wait!<br />
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<b>Author: </b>Katie McGarry<br />
<b>Series: </b>Pushing the Limits #1<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Young Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Harlequin Teen | July 31, 2012 <br />
<b>Pages: </b>392<br />
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<span id="freeText11185458240924572765">So wrong for each other …and yet so right.<br /><br />No
one knows what happened the night Echo Emerson went from popular girl
with jock boyfriend to gossiped-about outsider with "freaky" scars on
her arms. Even Echo can't remember the whole truth of that horrible
night. All she knows is that she wants everything to go back to normal. <br /><br />But
when Noah Hutchins, the smoking-hot, girl-using loner in the black
leather jacket, explodes into her life with his tough attitude and
surprising understanding, Echo's world shifts in ways she could never
have imagined. They should have nothing in common. And with the secrets
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for the one guy who might teach her how to love again.<br /><br /><b>“A riveting and emotional ride!”</b>—New York Times bestselling author <i>Simone Elkeles</i><br /><br /><b>“McGarry details the sexy highs, the devastating lows and the real work it takes to build true love.”</b> —<i>Jennifer Echols</i>, author of <i>Such a Rush</i><br /><br /><b>“An edgy romance that pulls you in and never lets go. I was hooked!”</b>—<i>Gena Showalter</i>, New York Times bestselling author of <i>Alice in Zombieland</i><br /><br /><b>"Pushing the Limits is an accomplished debut, a perfect choicefor readers who thrive on edgy, riveting storytelling."</b> --<i>Bookpage</i><br /><br /><b>"Real aches and real love in Katie McGarry's sensitive, complex, always surprising, really excellent first novel."</b> -- <i>School Library Journal</i></span></td>
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<b><i>The Girl: </i></b>Echo Emerson is a girl with a past. She can't remember an incident she had with her mom and her only reminder are the scars that run up and down her arms. Echo has her issues but I think that's what really makes her so relatable. Katie McGarry really knows how to write characters that are engaging and stay with you even after you've finished the book. <br />
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">The Boy(s): </i>Noah Hutchins. Bad boy (tattoos, check. scars, check. hot bod, triple check). Fiercely protective. Smartass. And also a very sweet and loving guy to both his brothers and the girl he loves, Echo. </div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">The WTF?!: </i>Noah calling Echo his siren or nymph. Like really? Baby sounds waaay better.</div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">The Buzz: </i><i>Pushing the Limits </i>has all the elements for a great young adult contemporary read. I love the realness of Katie's characters and the issues that are dealt with in the book. Echo and Noah are both characters that have lots of depth that is great to read about. I literally was sad to see this book end. Suffice it to say, <i>Pushing the Limits</i> definitely has the buzz factor going on. </div>
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<b>Author: </b>P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast<br />
<b>Series: </b>House of Night Novellas #4<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Young Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>St. Martin's Griffin | July 29, 2014<br />
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In KALONA’S FALL, the shadows in Kalona’s past will finally come to light… We will learn about the winged immortal’s secret history and discover how he went from being the Goddess’s Warrior and Guardian to her enemy and betrayer. Did Darkness taint Kalona as it did Neferet, or has the powerful immortal always preferred power over honor, and control over faith? This novella will be crucial to fans’ understanding of Kalona, before his role in the explosive final installment of the House of Night, REDEEMED coming in October 2014.</td>
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This is the last novella in the <i>House of Night </i>series before the last full length book comes out in October. <br />
I'm, like, relieved that there's only two more I have to read in this series. Don't get me wrong, it started out pretty good. The first four or five books were awesome! But, then they got hard to just finish. It became a struggle and the only reason I've kept reading them is because I wanna know what happens with stupid Neferet.<br />
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<b>Author: </b>Huntley Fitzpatrick<br />
<b>Series: </b>My Life Next Door #1<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Young Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Dial Books | June 14, 2012 <br />
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<span id="freeText13031482412816060381"><i>"One thing my mother never knew, and would disapprove of most of all, was that I watched the Garretts. All the time."</i><br /><br />The
Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, messy, affectionate.
And every day from her rooftop perch, Samantha Reed wishes she was one
of them . . . until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs up next to
her and changes everything.<br /><br />As the two fall fiercely for each
other, stumbling through the awkwardness and awesomeness of first love,
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<b><i>The Girl: </i></b>Samantha, our MC, is great. She has her stuff together, for the most part. I love that there's no over the top drama about Sam and she's there for her friends and family even when she messes up or lines blur. And of course, I loved her pondering and watching of the Garretts from her roof.</div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">The Boy(s): </i>Holy hell. This is what you call a book boyfriend. Jase is not like the typical stereotype that is so prominent in young adult literature today. He's not a cocky, arrogant ass that hides a heart of gold. What you see is what you get with Jase. He's a good guy; sweet, nice, hardworking, a good brother, athletic, and a helluva boyfriend to Samantha.</div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">The WTF?!: </i>Clay Tucker. Ick. Politics. Double Ick.</div>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">The Buzz: </i>Everything about this book is great. From page one, it sucked me in and didn't let me go. Fitzpatrick wrote very relatable characters and a story that was realistic and compelling. I loved getting to know the Garretts and their crazy hectic lovable life. I loved seeing Samantha's relationship with Jase begin and grow. <i>My Life Next Door</i> is one of those books that keeps you reading late at night wanting more even <i>after</i> you finish it. </div>
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<b style="background-color: transparent;">Title: </b><span style="background-color: transparent;"><i>Silver Shadows</i></span><br />
<b>Author: </b>Richelle Mead<br />
<b>Series: </b>Bloodlines #5<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Young Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Razorbill | July 29, 2014<br />
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<i>Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives.</i><br />
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In The Fiery Heart, Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists.<br />
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After reading <i>The Fiery Heart</i>, I remembered why I hate cliffhangers so much. I soo need <i>Sliver Shadows</i>.<br />
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On a side note, what is up with that cover? It's horrendous. The cover models look nothing like Sydney or Adrian. And it's downright cheesy. Meh. They could have done just a tad bit better.<br />
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<img alt="Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1381459853l/18660669.jpg" width="135"><img alt="Obsidian (Lux, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1328275091l/12578077.jpg" width="128"><img alt="Isle of Night (The Watchers, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1311704307l/10551037.jpg" width="133"><img alt="Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1400952443l/4447622.jpg" width="132"><img alt="Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1373855613l/1421990.jpg" width="120"><img alt="City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1309277410l/256683.jpg" width="132"><img alt="Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1369452257l/7171637.jpg" width="133"><img alt="The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1323357921l/10215349.jpg" width="132"><img alt="Pushing the Limits (Pushing the Limits, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1322770025l/10194514.jpg" width="132"><img alt="The Fault in Our Stars" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1360206420l/11870085.jpg" width="129"><img alt="The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1400602609l/28187.jpg" width="128"></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/42114-vampire-academy" target="_blank"><b>Vampire Academy</b></a> by Richelle Mead <span style="color: #674ea7;">(Series)</span></div>
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I can't believe I don't own this series. I need it in my life. I did buy <i>Spirit Bound</i> though about a month ago. I'm definitely adding the rest soon!</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/66252-lux" target="_blank">Lux</a> </b>by Jennifer L. Armentrout <span style="color: #674ea7;">(Series)</span></div>
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I read the first two books about a month ago and totally fell in love. I'm now reading the third book, <i>Opal</i>. This series is a must read which means that it's a must buy.</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/57338-the-watchers" target="_blank">The Watchers</a> </b>by Veronica Wolff <span style="color: #674ea7;">(Series)</span></div>
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This is not just another vampire series. This is a kickass, survival of the fittest vampire series. I need to get this pronto.</div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/46147-chicagoland-vampires" target="_blank"><b>Chicagoland Vampires</b></a> by Chloe Neill <span style="color: #674ea7;">(Series)</span></div>
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I love, love, love this one. It's not just about vampires but about a lot of other paranormals. I love how Chloe Neill fits politics into this series. I only own one book, <i>Hard Bitten</i>, but hope to get the rest.</div>
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Jeaniene Frost can write a kickass vampire novel. I love Cat and Bones!</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/44457-the-mortal-instruments" target="_blank">The Mortal Instruments</a> </b>by Cassandra Clare <span style="color: #674ea7;">(Series)</span></div>
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I don't know why I don't own these books! They're at the top top of my favorites list.</div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/54144-the-infernal-devices" target="_blank"><b>The Infernal Devices</b></a> by Cassandra Clare <span style="color: #674ea7;">(Series)</span></div>
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The same goes for the prequel to the <i>Mortal Instruments</i>. Can I just say WILL HERONDALE.</div>
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<b style="background-color: transparent;">Title: </b><i style="background-color: transparent;">Allegiant </i><br />
<b>Author: </b>Veronica Roth<br />
<b>Series: </b>Divergent #3<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Young Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Katherine Tegen Books<b></b> | October 22, 2013 <br />
<b>Pages: </b>526<br />
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<span id="freeText9739972305694708698">The faction-based
society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by
violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when
offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris
is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple
new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and
painful memories. <br /><br />But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming
than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered
meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves.
And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human
nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage,
allegiance, sacrifice, and love. <br /><br />Told from a riveting dual
perspective, Allegiant, by #1 New York Times best-selling author
Veronica Roth, brings the Divergent series to a powerful conclusion
while revealing the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated
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The last book in the <i>Divergent </i>trilogy finally takes place outside the walls of dystopian Chicago. Going into this, I was pretty excited to know what was outside. I was predicting like desolation and waste and survival stuff.<br />
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What's outside is the government. Apparently, there's like experiments in certain cities that the government (the United States of America, yeah that government) holds to try to "cure" genetically damaged people. And the Divergent are genetically pure people. I don't know, this plot line felt kinda insignificant especially because of the ending.</div>
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What went on with Peter really irked me. I had like a love/hate relationship (okay, maybe a amuse/hate relationship) going on with him after the events of <i>Insurgent</i> and while reading this book I was starting to like him a bit more. Until the end. It actually reminded me of his cowardice from the first book especially so it was like a wake up of some sorts. I mean he didn't do anything like really horrible but it disgusted me because he took the easy way out. </div>
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1. The Ending<br />
2. The Ending<br />
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4. Uriah<br />
5. THE ENDING<br />
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If you get over that wretched ending, then you could say that <i>Allegiant </i>was really good. I enjoyed reading it for the most part although at times I was a tiny bit bored. I have to say I liked <i>Divergent </i>and <i>Insurgent</i> better than the last book. I think it might have something to do with that ending...</div>
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<b style="background-color: transparent;">Title: </b><span style="background-color: transparent;"><i>Take Me On</i></span><br />
<b>Author: </b>Katie McGarry<br />
<b>Series: </b>Pushing the Limits #4<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Young Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Harlequin Teen | May 27, 2014<br />
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Acclaimed author Katie McGarry returns with the knockout new story of two high school seniors who are about to learn what winning really means<br />
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Champion kickboxer Haley swore she'd never set foot in the ring again after one tragic night. But then the guy she can't stop thinking about accepts a mixed martial arts fight in her honor. Suddenly, Haley has to train West Young. All attitude, West is everything Haley promised herself she'd stay away from. Yet he won't last five seconds in the ring without her help.<br />
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West is keeping a big secret from Haley. About who he really is. But helping her-fighting for her-is a shot at redemption. Especially since it's his fault his family is falling apart. He can't change the past, but maybe he can change Haley's future.<br />
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<b style="background-color: transparent;">Title: </b><i style="background-color: transparent;">The Beautiful Ashes</i><br />
<b>Author: </b>Jeaniene Frost<br />
<b>Series: </b>Broken Destiny #1<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>New Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Harlequin | August 26, 2014<br />
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In a world of shadows, anything is possible. Except escaping your fate.<br />
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Ever since she was a child, Ivy has been gripped by visions of strange realms just beyond her own. But when her sister goes missing, Ivy discovers the truth is far worse—her hallucinations are real, and her sister is trapped in a parallel realm. And the one person who believes her is the dangerously attractive guy who's bound by an ancient legacy to betray her.<br />
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Adrian might have turned his back on those who raised him, but that doesn't mean he can change his fate…no matter how strong a pull he feels toward Ivy. Together they search for the powerful relic that can save her sister, but Adrian knows what Ivy doesn't: that every step brings Ivy closer to the truth about her own destiny, and a war that could doom the world. Sooner or later, it will be Ivy on one side and Adrian on the other. And nothing but ashes in between…</td>
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Doesn't it sound so good? That cover is freaking gorgeous. When I found out that Jeaniene Frost, one of my favorite authors, was writing a new series I was ecstatic! I love her <b>Night Huntress</b> series and I was even more excited to hear that <i>The Beautiful Ashes </i>would be New Adult!<br />
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<i>Obsidian </i>was very unique to me in that it's about aliens. I normally don't read anything about aliens so I thought this was pretty different, but cool. Also, man this book is HOT. It's really really good.</div>
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The concept in this book was totally off the charts. It was actually kinda confusing with a lot of world building and sci-fiy stuff. It was definitely unique. Check out my review <a href="http://briannasbookbuzz.blogspot.com/2013/11/review-gameboard-of-gods-by-richelle.html">here</a>.</div>
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<i>Cinder </i>had a <i>very </i>different premise. Books like these, I think you either love 'em or hate 'em and I fell in line with the latter. The very unique twist on Cinderella with robots was pretty daring though. My review can be seen <a href="http://briannasbookbuzz.blogspot.com/2013/10/review-cinder-by-marissa-meyer.html">here</a>.</div>
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I love this book and it's unique take on <i>Alice in Wonderland</i> but with zombies! Oh, and COLE HOLLAND.</div>
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I never even heard of the concept of PSS in a book so it took me a bit by surprise. It was one of those books though that took you by surprise and made you love it. Check out my review <a href="http://briannasbookbuzz.blogspot.com/2013/11/review-ghost-hand-by-ripley-patton.html" target="">here</a>.</div>
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You might be thinking that it's just another vampire book. But, no it's a vampire book on an island with vampires and Watchers, aka kickass girls who protect said vampires. READ. IT.</div>
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I read this book when I was like 13, so a long time ago. I remember that the format was in emails that the main character, Emily, writes to her friend. I've never really read any books with this type of format but I ended up really loving this series. If you're in for a light and hilarious read, pick up the <i>Emily </i>series by Katie Maxwell. </div>
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<i>Lord of the Flies </i>was so different from other books I've read and definitely unique compared to other books I've read for school. I ended up enjoying it though it is a bit creepy.</div>
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This book wasn't necessarily different from other young adult books out there but the twist on King Arthur was a bit unique.</div>
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<b style="background-color: transparent;">Title: </b><i style="background-color: transparent;">The Keep</i><br />
<b>Author: </b>Veronica Wolff<br />
<b>Series: </b>The Watchers #4<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Young Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>NAL Trade | June 4, 2013<br />
<b>Pages: </b>320<br />
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<b style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">JUST BECAUSE YOU WORK FOR THE DEAD DOESN’T MEAN YOU WANT TO JOIN THEM.</b><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Drew has just started her second year on the Isle of Night, and the weather isn’t the only thing changing drastically. She has ascended to the rank of Initiate. She’s also found an intimate love in the handsome vampire, Carden. But most of all, she no longer dreams of escape. She dreams of vengeance.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">Her friend, Emma, was brutally wounded by the savage vampire Alcántara, and may have been taken to the dreaded castle, from which none of the living return. But there are so many different stories from so many people with so many of their own deceits and machinations, Drew can’t be sure of anything—except that she must find a way into the castle to discover the truth and take down Alcántara once and for all.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.31999969482422px;">But Drew isn’t the only one out for revenge. Someone very dangerous on the island is also out for blood…</span><br />
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Drew's on an island again doing her own kickass routine. There's lots of training in this one with Ronan to boot. The whole thing with Emma in the previous book, <i>Blood Fever</i>, was dealt with (kinda), thank god, but it was still sad.</div>
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Oh gosh. Can I just say that I love Drew? She is awesome and so kickass. I love her fight, her snark, and how strong she is. Yeah, she makes some stupid decision sometimes (who doesn't?) but I think that's what makes her a bit realistic, especially for a girl her age. Drew is a huge reason why I love <b>the</b> <b>Watchers </b>series so much.</div>
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Ohmygosh, what the hell was up with Yasuo?! I was totally flipping because I really liked him in the previous books. He went all freaking psycho on Drew and it actually made me a little sad. And angry.</div>
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I can't even begin to express how much I enjoy <b>the Watchers</b> series and <i>The Keep </i>was no exception. I loved the action, mystery, intrigue, and of course romance that totally kept me captivated. </div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">Twelve
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<span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">“Tracer
Ronan.” The vampire Hugo De Rosas Alcántara stared at me over steepled fingers.
His face was unmarred by age, features smoothed by that utter stillness borne
of immortality. To him, I was merely a man. Worse, a young man. And he was
trying to make me squirm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">He leaned
closer, peering at me. Leather the color of ox’s blood creaked beneath him, the
office decor, like his posturing, meant to menace. Alcántara was ancient, but
more than that, he was a ruler. A creature of power among the most powerful. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">“Is this
impatience I read on your face?” he asked finally.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">Just
let me get on with it</span></i><span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">,
I thought. I despised my job and would have it done. It was a godforsaken
place, this <i>Eyja næturinnar</i>. This Isle of Night. Nothing but grey cliffs,
bleak skies, hostile seas. And vampires.</span><span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">“You young
humans.” His lips pursed with contempt. “Always so anxious, racing to your own
deaths.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">Young, he
called me. An irony, seeing as Alcántara looked no older than my nineteen
years. To him, I was weak. A bit of mortal ephemera. Flesh with an expiration
date—one that he controlled. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">“Not at
all,” I assured him. Mine was a game that went deeper than impatience and fear.
The day would come when Alcántara learned how greatly he’d underestimated me.
For now, though, I gave him a subservient nod. “I’m merely looking forward to
getting on my way.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">“On your
way, is it?” He leaned back with a sneer. “You fashion yourself quite the lone
wolf, don’t you? A ma-ver-ick.” He pronounced each syllable of the word slowly,
disdainfully, his lips peeling back as he ended on the sharp, hard k sound,
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<span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">“No indeed,
Master Alcántara,” I assured him in as formal a tone as I could manage. Let him
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<span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">“Best to
remember, rebels are not tolerated.” His mouth curved in a catlike smile. Lean
and striking, sleek and dark, the Spanish vampire was a deadly panther in
elegant human form. “You are merely a Tracer. <i>My</i> Tracer.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">His Tracer.
He believed this was all I might be. A human tool who brought unsuspecting
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<span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">“Naturally</span><span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">.</span><span style="font-family: Cochin; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-family: Cochin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cochin;">” I thought I might’ve nodded my head in a gesture of respectful
submission, but all I knew was the single thought driving me: One day this
submission would end. One day I would destroy him. Slowly and with gusto. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Title: </b><i>Spellcaster</i><br />
<b>Author: </b>Claudia Gray<br />
<b>Series: </b>Spellcaster #1<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Young Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>HarperTeen | March 5, 2013<br />
<b>Pages: </b>389<br />
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<span id="freeText8652157864045636964">When Nadia’s family
moves to Captive’s Sound, she instantly realizes there’s more to it than
meets the eye. Descended from witches, Nadia senses a dark and powerful
magic at work in her new town. Mateo has lived in Captive’s Sound his
entire life, trying to dodge the local legend that his family is cursed -
and that curse will cause him to believe he’s seeing the future … until
it drives him mad. When the strange dreams Mateo has been having of
rescuing a beautiful girl—Nadia—from a car accident come true, he knows
he’s doomed. <br /><br />Despite the forces pulling them apart, Nadia and
Mateo must work together to break the chains of his family’s terrible
curse, and to prevent a disaster that threatens the lives of everyone
around them. Shimmering with magic and mystery, New York Times
bestselling author Claudia Gray’s new novel is sure to draw fans of the
Hex Hall and Caster Chronicles series, and fans of the hit CW TV show
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<i>Spellcaster</i> is like so many young adult titles nowadays. It has a main character (female) with side characters (friend), and love interest (hot boy). There's also some sort of supernatural going on (magic) and an evil villain (evil witch). I'll tell you right now, I didn't like <i>Spellcaster </i>very much. It was just very...bleh. Yeah, it had so many elements of YA books currently but it was actually quite boring.</div>
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We'll start with the main character. It's been awhile since I read the book but all I can remember about Nadia is...nothing. Seriously, I can't really remember what Nadia is like because her character lacked any type of depth. She was completely one-dimensional. She bored me to death and I couldn't connect with her at all.<br />
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<b><i>The Boy(s)</i></b><br />
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The love interest, Mateo, seemed so forced to me. It was like Gray was forcing it down our throats that MATEO AND NADIA ARE GOING TO BE TOGETHER ARE SUPPOSED TO BE TOGETHER AND WILL BE TOGETHER. Like, okay we get it.<br />
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On top of that, I didn't like Mateo really. He was just kinda flat like most of the characters in <i>Spellcaster</i>.<br />
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1. the characters - I didn't relate to them at all. Maybe it's me but I just couldn't connect with Nadia, Mateo, or even Verlaine.<br />
2. the plot - let me just say, booor-ing. Don't get me wrong, it had heaps of potential but it was so slooow.<br />
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Sadly, <i>Spellcaster</i> had very little buzz. It had potential but it didn't live up to that potential.<br />
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Briannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817613298890918584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4810147394013357633.post-35400827994210285442014-03-26T12:59:00.001-04:002014-03-26T12:59:32.412-04:00WOW - Waiting On The Forever Song by Julie Kagawa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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VENGEANCE WILL BE HERS<br />
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Allison Sekemoto once struggled with the question: human or monster?<br />
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With the death of her love, Zeke, she has her answer.<br />
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MONSTER<br />
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Allie will embrace her cold vampire side to hunt down and end Sarren, the psychopathic vampire who murdered Zeke. But the trail is bloody and long, and Sarren has left many surprises for Allie and her companions—her creator, Kanin, and her blood brother, Jackal. The trail is leading straight to the one place they must protect at any cost—the last vampire-free zone on Earth, Eden. And Sarren has one final, brutal shock in store for Allie.<br />
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That ending.<br />
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I. Need. This. Book.<br />
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Briannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817613298890918584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4810147394013357633.post-12597063470943919162014-03-20T17:20:00.007-04:002014-03-27T20:16:10.430-04:00Review: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare<br />
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<b>Title: </b><i>City of Bones</i><br />
<b>Author: </b>Cassandra Clare<br />
<b>Series: </b>The Mortal Instruments #1<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Young Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Margaret K. McElderry Books | March 27, 2007<br />
<b>Pages: </b>485<br />
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<span id="freeText3097431917486001118">When fifteen-year-old
Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she
hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by
three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre
weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the
police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there
is nothing―not even a smear of blood―to show that a boy has died. Or was
he a boy?<br /><br />This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters,
warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first
encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and
acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into
Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary
herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in
ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly
get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know... <br /><br />Exotic
and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's
ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they
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NYC. Half-human, half-angel hybrids (aka Shadowhunters) who hunt and kill demons. 15 year old girl who doesn't know what anything about this alternate world and is thrown into it unexpectedly. Sound like a typical young adult book yet?<br />
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<b><i>The Girl</i></b><br />
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Clary was like of lot of main female characters in YA. Kind of normal then gets thrown into a world where normal is anything but. I actually liked her a lot. Surprising because I usually like the more kick ass variety of female main characters. I wouldn't call Clary hardcore like Rose from <i>Vampire Academy</i> but she's still pretty tough.<br />
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If you like cocky, sarcastic, blond, and, well hot, look no further then Jace Wayland. Jace is very infuriating from the start and kind of a jerk. Buuut, he's also a badass demon hunter who will do anything to protect his brother and sister (not by blood) Isabelle and Alec. Also, Jace really knows how to crack those one-liners. Simon is the other guy in the equation. He's Clary's best friend and kind of in the friend zone. Simon is hilarious! I think he's a great character and definitely is another great reason why I love <i>City of Bones </i>so much.<br />
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<b><i>The WTF?!</i></b><br />
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I don't really wanna spoil it for ya'll but I have to say it. One word: incest. Yeah, it was really frickin' weird when I found out about this. Trust me, you'll be shocked too. Luckily, almost all the other books are out so you don't have to wait to read what happens next.<br />
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I was completely engrossed in <i>City of Bones</i> and read it really fast. I loved the world building and all the different elements of the book. The characters were great, the plot was great, and it kept me thinking about it all the time.<br />
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<b style="background-color: transparent;">ERCHOMAI, SEBASTIAN HAD SAID.</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><i>I am coming.</i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">Darkness returns to the Shadowhunter world. In the long-awaited conclusion to the acclaimed Mortal Instruments series, Clary and her friends fight the greatest evil they have ever faced: Clary's own brother.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">Sebastian Morgenstern is on the move, systematically turning Shadowhunter against Shadowhunter. Bearing the Dark Cup, he transforms Shadowhunters into creatures out of nightmare, tearing families and lovers as the ranks of his Endarkened army swell.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">When one of the greatest betrayals the Nephilim has ever know is revealed, Clary, Jace, Isabelle, Simon, and Alec must flee -- even of their journey takes them deep into demon realms, where no Shadowhunter has set foot before, and from which no human being has ever returned...</span><br />
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I am simultaneously annoyed and excited for <i>City of Heavenly Fire</i>. On one hand, I love this series and I really want to read the ending. On the other hand, I'm so annoyed that it's taken two freaking years for it to be released since <i>City of Lost Souls</i>. </div>
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You know all those rating systems that bloggers seem to conjure like magic specifically tailored to their blogs? Yeah, well I kinda got tired of my plain old star system. So, I've been thinking that maybe I should create my own rating system, but I've been putting it off for so long because I didn't know what each rating should be called. </div>
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My blog name, <i>Brianna's Book Buzz</i>, is the perfect way to base my rating system off of. So, without further ado, here is my new rating system:</div>
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<b>Little to No Buzz: </b>It was okay. Really didn't have much buzz going for this book. This book wasn't completely horrible but it still wasn't my cup tea. I would not recommend this book.</div>
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<b>Some Minor Buzz: </b>It was just good. Definitely wasn't great but not horrible either. I had some problems with this book but was still mildly enjoyable. I would maybe recommend this book.</div>
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<b>Some Major Buzz: </b>It was really good. I enjoyed this book a lot but it didn't quite hit <b>the buzz factor</b>. Still, a wonderful book and would recommend.</div>
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<b>The Buzz Factor: </b>It was AMAZING. This is the book that's worthy of an award. It's the book that sucks you in where you're incapable of doing anything remotely productive because your eyes are super-glued to the pages. I HIGHLY recommend this book. </div>
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Briannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04817613298890918584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4810147394013357633.post-31683904884345768802014-02-20T19:16:00.000-05:002014-03-16T11:41:11.144-04:00Review: Fated by Alyson Noel<br />
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<i>Fated </i>by Alyson Noel<br />
<b>My rating: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/559234010?book_show_action=false" target="_blank">2 of 5 stars</a><br />
<b>Series: </b>The Soul Seekers #1<br />
<b>Reading Level: </b>Young Adult<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>St. Martin's Griffin | May 22, 2012<br />
<b>Pages: </b>352<br />
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<i><b>Synopsis: </b></i><br />
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Until now, he's existed only in her dreams -
but fate is about to bring them together.
I shove through the crowd, knocking into girls and bouncing off boys, until one in particular catches me, steadies me.
I feel so secure, so at home in his arms.
I melt against his chest-lift my gaze to meet his. Gasping when I stare into a pair of icy blue eyes banded by brilliant flecks of gold that shine like kaleidoscopes, reflecting my image thousands of times.
The boy from my dream.
The one who died in my arms.
Strange things are happening to Daire Santos. Crows mock her, glowing people stalk her, time stops without warning, and a beautiful boy with unearthly blue eyes haunts all her dreams. Fearing for her daughter’s sanity, Daire’s mother sends her to live with the grandmother she’s never met. A woman who recognizes the visions for what they truly are—the call to her destiny as a Soul Seeker—one who can navigate the worlds between the living and dead.
There on the dusty plains of Enchantment, New Mexico, Daire sets out to harness her mystical powers. But it’s when she meets Dace, the boy from her dreams, that her whole world is shaken to its core. Now Daire is forced to discover if Dace is the one guy she's meant to be with...or if he’s allied with the enemy she's destined to destroy.</td>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>My thoughts {bzzzzzzzzzzz}:</i></b></span></div>
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<b><i>The Scene</i></b><br />
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Some girl named Daire has some weird things happen to her. Then, she goes to this one-horse town and stays with her grandmother that's she's never met. Then, her grandmother trains her to be a Soul Seeker and she meets some twins with weird names.<br />
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To be honest, Daire was just kinda blah. No, that's not right she was annoying actually. Daire complained a lot and she called her mom Jennika. Yeah, she called her mom by her first name. Like I said, annoying.<br />
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Okay, let me think. The twin brothers in <i>Fated</i><b> </b>are like yin and yang I think. Uh, maybe not. Oh, right yeah I think the Dace dude was the good one and the other guys name I think Cace? was the evil one. Oh, now I remember it's Cade. Talk about some weird names. Other than their names I really didn't like Dace and Cade too much. Obviously I thought Cade was a douche but Dace just felt like the author was pushing the reader to like him a little bit too much. I think cause maybe she was going for the whole like this guy because he's GOOD and hate this guy because he's EVIL thing.<br />
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The first thing that irked me was Daire. The second thing that irked me was the names. Really, what kind of names are Daire, Jennika, Cade, and Dace. I applaud the concept of trying to find something original but that's a little over the top. The third thing that irked me was the slow pacing. It was very slow and very boring.<br />
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They're really wasn't much buzz in this book. I think the whole book overall annoyed me. The characters, the slow pacing, even the world building bothered me. Don't get me wrong there is a lot of potential for this book but it just fell flat for me. I have the second book on my to read pile but I don't know if I'll pick it up.<b><i><br /></i></b><br />
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