Sea of Shadows by Kelley Armstrong
about the book
In the forest of the dead, where the empire's worst criminals are exiled, twin sisters moria and ashy are charged with a dangerous task. for they are the keeper and the seeker, and each year they much quit the enraged souls of the damned. only this year, the souls will not be quieted. ambushed and separated by an ancient evil, the sisters; journey to find each other sends them far from the only hime they've ever known. accompanied by a stubborn imperial guard and dashing condemned thief, the girls cross a once- empty wasteland, now filled with reawakened monsters of legend, as they travel to warn the emperor. but a terrible secret awaits them at court- one that will alter the balance of their world forever.
my thoughts on the book
1. Did you get lost in the book?
Yes and no. There was parts that I did not want to put there and there was parts that made me think it was a little boring but not to many boring parts as i did finish it in like 24 hours haha.
2. Was the character development intriguing?
I would have to say yes it was. I was very intrigued with the sisters and following them in their journey. Even though one seemed be a little boring vs the other.
3. Did you care about the characters?
Yes I did. Ms Armstrong knows how to pull you in so you can feel what the characters feel.
4. What is your favorite quote from the book?
Curiosity is what lets a young mind grow and keeps an old mind young.
5. Why was it your favorite quote?
It is just something that has a little truth to it. I have noticed as being a mother and watching my daughter grow this quote holds some truth to.
6. Was there anything you disliked about the book?
How the evil just over took a little girl who had done nothing to have something invade her mind and body.
7. Were you engaged immediately, or did it take you a while to " get into it"?
yes i engaged in the book immediately. after all i did have it read in about 24 hours.
8. would you recommend this book to others?
Yes I would. It is a good book to read.
9. Is there a lot of material in the book that would not be good for kids to read?
Yes, I would not let any one under the age of 16 to read it as it has a lot of fighting and death in it.
10. Where did you buy it at?
Books a million but I am sure you can find it on amazon and places like that.
Monday, July 10, 2017
Stealing Snow by Danielle Paige
Stealing Snow by Danielle Paige
About the book
Seventeen year old Snow has spent her life locked in Whittaker Psychiatric- but she isn't crazy. And that's not the worst of it. Her very first kiss proves anything but innocent... when Bale, her only love, turns violent.
despite Snow knowing that bale would never truly hurt her, he is taken away- dashing her last hope for any sort of future in the mental ward she calls home. With nowhere else to turn, snow finds herself drawn to a strange new orderly who whispers secrets in the night about a mysterious past and a kingdom that's heres for the taking-- if only she can find her way past the iron gates to the Tree that has been haunting her dreams.
beyond the tree lies Algid, a land far away from the real world. frozen by a ruthless king. and there too await the river witch, a village boy named Kai, the charming thief Jagger, and a prophecy that snow will save them all.
my thoughts about the book
1 Did you get lost in the book?
Yes, I did. So lost that I just couldn't put it down and i had to make myself to eat and etc lol
2. Was the character development intriguing?
Yes it was. I just could not wait to see what happens to Snow
3. Did you care about the characters?
Yes and no. I cared about the good characters and did not really care the bad ones lol
4. what is your favorite quote from the book?
Everyone lies everywhere. I saw your world, too, princess. not much of it. but enough"
5. why was it your favorite quote?
Because it holds some truth to it. Everyone lies
6. Was there anything you disliked about the book?
simple answer is nope there wasn't
7. were you engaged immediately, or did it take you a while to " get into it"?
I think it took a page or two for me to really get into the book but once I did i couldn't put it down
8. Would you recommend this book to others?
I sure would and I am right this minute. Please everyone go pick this book up and read it. You will not be disappointed.
9. Is there a lot of material in the book that would not be good for kids to read?
There is a lot of fighting in the book so if you do not want your child to read about fighting then no this is a not a book for them.
10. Where did you buy it at?
I bought it at books a million but I am sure you can buy it from amazon or barnes a noble and you may even find it in the library if you was to look there if you wanted to.
About the book
Seventeen year old Snow has spent her life locked in Whittaker Psychiatric- but she isn't crazy. And that's not the worst of it. Her very first kiss proves anything but innocent... when Bale, her only love, turns violent.
despite Snow knowing that bale would never truly hurt her, he is taken away- dashing her last hope for any sort of future in the mental ward she calls home. With nowhere else to turn, snow finds herself drawn to a strange new orderly who whispers secrets in the night about a mysterious past and a kingdom that's heres for the taking-- if only she can find her way past the iron gates to the Tree that has been haunting her dreams.
beyond the tree lies Algid, a land far away from the real world. frozen by a ruthless king. and there too await the river witch, a village boy named Kai, the charming thief Jagger, and a prophecy that snow will save them all.
my thoughts about the book
1 Did you get lost in the book?
Yes, I did. So lost that I just couldn't put it down and i had to make myself to eat and etc lol
2. Was the character development intriguing?
Yes it was. I just could not wait to see what happens to Snow
3. Did you care about the characters?
Yes and no. I cared about the good characters and did not really care the bad ones lol
4. what is your favorite quote from the book?
Everyone lies everywhere. I saw your world, too, princess. not much of it. but enough"
5. why was it your favorite quote?
Because it holds some truth to it. Everyone lies
6. Was there anything you disliked about the book?
simple answer is nope there wasn't
7. were you engaged immediately, or did it take you a while to " get into it"?
I think it took a page or two for me to really get into the book but once I did i couldn't put it down
8. Would you recommend this book to others?
I sure would and I am right this minute. Please everyone go pick this book up and read it. You will not be disappointed.
9. Is there a lot of material in the book that would not be good for kids to read?
There is a lot of fighting in the book so if you do not want your child to read about fighting then no this is a not a book for them.
10. Where did you buy it at?
I bought it at books a million but I am sure you can buy it from amazon or barnes a noble and you may even find it in the library if you was to look there if you wanted to.
A mad zombie party by gena showalter
A mad zombie party by gena showalter
about the book
lie bell and cole holland's crew of zombie slayers thought they'd won the war against anima industries, the evil company responsible for capturing and experimenting on zombies in an effort to discover the secret to immortality. in the last epic clash the slayers lost many of their crew and closest friends. but frosty, the ice man himself, has not recovered from one casualty in particular- the love of his life, kat parker.
on the path to self-annihilation, frosty receives a message from beyond- cat's spirit returns, insisting he partner with rogue slayer camilla marks. frosty will do anything for kat. Except that. camilla is the one who betrayed them all, leading to cat's death. but when anima rises from the grave to become a force the slayers may not have the strength to overcome, frosty. camilla and all the slayers will have to work together to survive the madness.
my thoughts about the book.
1. did you get lost in the book?
Yes, that is when my daughter would let me read.
2. was the character development intriguing?
Yes it was. Basically in this book you are mostly following Frosty and Camilla in the story. but it was so intriguing to follow them.
3. did you care about the characters?
yes when frosty or camilla was sad i was sad, when they was happy i was happy
4. what is your favorite quote from the book?
Roses are red violets are blue zombies are dead and soon you will be too
5. why was it your favorite quote?
because it is just so catchy and a little be corny to me lol. but it is still great and with it being the first thing you read it has you wondering what is going to happen in the book.
6. was there anything you disliked about the book?
nope there was not.
7. were you engaged immediately, or did it take you a while to " get into it?
Yes i was engaged immediately in the story. I could not wait to find out what happens to them all.
8. would you recommend this book to others?
That is a big YES I would this whole series is a good series to read. Everyone needs to pick this book up and read it.
9. Is there a lot of material in the book that would not be good for kids to read?
Yes there is things in this book that kids under 16 should not be reading. At least in my opinion they shouldn't be but it is up every parent to decide on what they want their kids to read and not read.
10. Where did you buy it at?
Books a million, but you can buy off of amazon and I want to say barnes and nobel to to.
about the book
lie bell and cole holland's crew of zombie slayers thought they'd won the war against anima industries, the evil company responsible for capturing and experimenting on zombies in an effort to discover the secret to immortality. in the last epic clash the slayers lost many of their crew and closest friends. but frosty, the ice man himself, has not recovered from one casualty in particular- the love of his life, kat parker.
on the path to self-annihilation, frosty receives a message from beyond- cat's spirit returns, insisting he partner with rogue slayer camilla marks. frosty will do anything for kat. Except that. camilla is the one who betrayed them all, leading to cat's death. but when anima rises from the grave to become a force the slayers may not have the strength to overcome, frosty. camilla and all the slayers will have to work together to survive the madness.
my thoughts about the book.
1. did you get lost in the book?
Yes, that is when my daughter would let me read.
2. was the character development intriguing?
Yes it was. Basically in this book you are mostly following Frosty and Camilla in the story. but it was so intriguing to follow them.
3. did you care about the characters?
yes when frosty or camilla was sad i was sad, when they was happy i was happy
4. what is your favorite quote from the book?
Roses are red violets are blue zombies are dead and soon you will be too
5. why was it your favorite quote?
because it is just so catchy and a little be corny to me lol. but it is still great and with it being the first thing you read it has you wondering what is going to happen in the book.
6. was there anything you disliked about the book?
nope there was not.
7. were you engaged immediately, or did it take you a while to " get into it?
Yes i was engaged immediately in the story. I could not wait to find out what happens to them all.
8. would you recommend this book to others?
That is a big YES I would this whole series is a good series to read. Everyone needs to pick this book up and read it.
9. Is there a lot of material in the book that would not be good for kids to read?
Yes there is things in this book that kids under 16 should not be reading. At least in my opinion they shouldn't be but it is up every parent to decide on what they want their kids to read and not read.
10. Where did you buy it at?
Books a million, but you can buy off of amazon and I want to say barnes and nobel to to.
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Witch Season: Summer and Fall by Jeff Mariotte
Witch Season: Summer and Fall by Jeff Mariotte
about the book
When a gorgeous stranger seeks refuge at Kerry's summer-share house, she knows her life is about to change. Daniel Blessing is mysterious and charismatic--and on the run from a powerful witch named Season. Kerry and her friends don't believe in witches and spells, but Kerry can't help believing Daniel...and falling for him.
But falling for Daniel pulls her into a feud his family has been waging for generations. A dark feud of passion, magic, and revenge. Which means all of their lives are in serious danger. Because now Season wants Kerry and her friends dead, too.
Just a little heads up in quotes from the author "The Witch Season books are no longer available in their original form. They have been slightly revised and updated and released as Dark Vengeance, Volume 1 (containing the full novels Summer and Fall) and Dark Vengeance, Volume 2 (containing Winter and Spring). Same great story, all new package! " Just wanted to let you know this as I did not until I was looking on his website to find a about the book (as my book is upstairs and I am downstairs and dont feel like walking up the starts to get the book lol)
my thoughts on the book
1. Did you get lost in the book?
Yes I did, I started reading on the Wednesday afternoon sometime and finished last night. I probably would have finished it Thursday night but as I have a daughter to take care of and had to do some grocery shopping I just did not have the time to lol.
2. Was the character development intriguing?
Yes it was. I loved following a long with the characters as they went thru there lives.
3. Did you care about the characters?
Yes I did. When Kerry fell for Daniel I cheered her on. When she lost a love one I was sad a long with her.
4. What is your favorite quote from the book?
Did not really have a favorite quote from the book
5. Why was it your favorite quote?
n/a
6. Was there anything you disliked about the book?
In some ways yes and in some ways no.
7. Were you engaged immediately, or did it take you a while to "get into it"?
Yes it took a couple of pages to get into the book. I think it was like chapter two when I really got into the book
8. Would you recommend this book to others?
Maybe
9. Is there a lot of material in the book that would not be good for kids to read?
Yes if you do not want your kids to read books about fighting and relationships, and death.
10. Where did you buy it at?
I bought at a thrift a year or so ago and just now reading it lol
Happy Reading
about the book
When a gorgeous stranger seeks refuge at Kerry's summer-share house, she knows her life is about to change. Daniel Blessing is mysterious and charismatic--and on the run from a powerful witch named Season. Kerry and her friends don't believe in witches and spells, but Kerry can't help believing Daniel...and falling for him.
But falling for Daniel pulls her into a feud his family has been waging for generations. A dark feud of passion, magic, and revenge. Which means all of their lives are in serious danger. Because now Season wants Kerry and her friends dead, too.
Just a little heads up in quotes from the author "The Witch Season books are no longer available in their original form. They have been slightly revised and updated and released as Dark Vengeance, Volume 1 (containing the full novels Summer and Fall) and Dark Vengeance, Volume 2 (containing Winter and Spring). Same great story, all new package! " Just wanted to let you know this as I did not until I was looking on his website to find a about the book (as my book is upstairs and I am downstairs and dont feel like walking up the starts to get the book lol)
my thoughts on the book
1. Did you get lost in the book?
Yes I did, I started reading on the Wednesday afternoon sometime and finished last night. I probably would have finished it Thursday night but as I have a daughter to take care of and had to do some grocery shopping I just did not have the time to lol.
2. Was the character development intriguing?
Yes it was. I loved following a long with the characters as they went thru there lives.
3. Did you care about the characters?
Yes I did. When Kerry fell for Daniel I cheered her on. When she lost a love one I was sad a long with her.
4. What is your favorite quote from the book?
Did not really have a favorite quote from the book
5. Why was it your favorite quote?
n/a
6. Was there anything you disliked about the book?
In some ways yes and in some ways no.
7. Were you engaged immediately, or did it take you a while to "get into it"?
Yes it took a couple of pages to get into the book. I think it was like chapter two when I really got into the book
8. Would you recommend this book to others?
Maybe
9. Is there a lot of material in the book that would not be good for kids to read?
Yes if you do not want your kids to read books about fighting and relationships, and death.
10. Where did you buy it at?
I bought at a thrift a year or so ago and just now reading it lol
Happy Reading
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