My Book reviews
Reviews, Reviews and more Reviews!! This page is for... wait for it... REVIEWS! Here I will post my reviews for the books I'm reading. My postings will be in the order of newest to oldest. Any read-to-reviews will be post at the top. Until I can figure out how to make tabs that open into separate pages to keep things organized this will be the longest post on the the website, sorry guys! But none the less it should still be helpful and fun! If you're looking for a new book you can check out the reviews here and if you like it you can add the book to your wish list. Every book will have a link to goodreads, all you have to do is click on the author name and it will take you straight to the website, there you can get any extra info about the book or series as well the locations online and off where you can purchase the book! Happy reading!
Stars-
5- Amaze Ballz
4- Great Read
3- Not too Bad
2- Not too Good
1- Yuck
No stars mean- HORRIBLE!
Shatter Me (Shatter Me #1) by Tahereh Mafi
5 STARS
Read from May 05 to 07, 2013
Absolutely incredible, and weird at the same time. Shatter Me is a story I wont forget. Although it turned out to be an amazing read after about forty pages, it was still unique and different for me.
The writing takes a while to get used to, but when you do you are shocked by the ingenuity of this exciting and touching book. By the time I became accustomed to authors crossing out lines and poetry like writing it was easier to become engrossed in the story. I can honestly say I have never read anything like it and that makes this story different from all the other young adult books out there today.
I’ll get the one issue I have off my chest first... this cover has nothing to do with the story, in fact it pales in comparison to this amazing struggle the main character goes through constantly. Don't get me wrong I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the cover it just doesn't give you a heads up to the turmoil Juliette is smothered in or the trials and tribulations she faces, in fact it takes away from it. Shatter Me is not a beautiful story like the cover, it's actually a book full of emotions and raw feeling of a girl on the cusp of breaking.
Okay, so about this story a little... it's kind of like X-man... I know, now your thinking, I don't want to read something I have already had to watch on HBO a hundred times! But alas my fellow readers I said it is "like" X-Man not exactly the same. It has its own story, just seems the idea branched from the comics and now famous movies. The main character is strong and vulnerable at the same time, which is amazing because you never want to scream at her for being a petty teen! Juliette, will capture you without a doubt! The love story is amazing too!
Overall, I <3 this story and I hope everyone gives it a chance, the writing is hard at first just give it a chance! I hope you enjoy it.
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Romance- Oh yeah!
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Action- Yeppers
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Age Appropriate- I would say 13 and up
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What type of book is this- YA Dystopia
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Characters- Are detailed and have depth
Alexandra Harris's review
May 16, 14 · edit
4 of 5 stars
bookshelves: awesome-covers, fey, magic, young-adult,read2review
Read on May 16, 2014
Reading a book to review for authors can be difficult, because you want so badly to write something great about their artistry and hard work. Fortunately I get to say positive things about this story, but I have to admit for the first maybe 6 chapters I was worried. I felt the characters depth wasn't what it should be and the story was a little simple for a title like "A Dark Faerie Tale", but amazingly it took a turn and eventually sucked me into the story.
I will without a doubt be sticking with the series, and I recommend this book with absolution. When you first start if you share my unease, just keep with it, you will be rewarded with a compelling and lovely story.
Once you get used to the writing and characters around chapter 8 you get sucked into Shade's world and fall for all the different personalities you meet. I know for me the biggest twists and turns would have been the romance aspects. It felt a little rushed, but then again this is huge trial and tribulation for Shade and high emotions can create strong ones, so it was believable. Also the amount of potential suitors is a bit of a wonder, but still it added to the story nicely.
Ever Shade will keep you guessing during the whole story and by the end you will wonder what is in store for this new and exciting series, and hopefully like me will continue on with it to watch it and the characters grow.
Overall laddies and gents, if you are looking for love, mystery, magic and adventure then I absolutely recommend this for you. I hope you enjoy!
**This book was given to me for an honest review**
Oh, wow! I'm still reeling from this phenomenal and stunning story! Seriously people I am in complete fan girl mode! Where the heck has this masterpiece been hiding?!?!
Omg,OMG OOOMMMMGGG!!!
Okay, I think I'm good now, no more fan girling! So, this is a fearsome, awe-inspiring, breath taking book. It literally has everything in it you could possibly crave. Sophie Davis paints a beautiful and tragic world, with such descriptive and poetic writing you can't help but feel the pull of the story. The characters are well rounded with normal deficiencies and amazing attributes. Truly stunning story!
It starts off by explaining the world and how it has been turned upside-down, flipped and twisted by nuclear weapons hidden in the earth. The spread effects the whole world, the ocean, animals and eventually the people making children come to the world with deformities and amazing abilities. As time goes on these wane and drift but the "talented" remain, and are chosen to fight for the government.
The main character Talia, is one of the effected humans and has gifts of her own. She is an amazing talented lead character who faces so many trail and tribulations in her short life, that you wonder how she has survived. The answer is revenge. She joins the "Hunters" to avenge her past and grow her future.
Talia is not alone in this tremendous world Sophie painted for you, she has her friends and handsome side kicks. My favorite among them is our dashing and witty heart breaker Erik, who was a huge part of why I fell so fast for 'Talented'.
Talia's journey with her friends Erik, Henri, Donovan and little Penelope is provocative, thrilling, funny, heart wrenching and riveting.
This book will have you in craze, waiting to find out what happens next with the plot twist and constant adventures. I loved it and truly can't wait to dig into the series, I absolutely recommend it to everyone and anyone. But especially those of you looking for a fun read with romance, adventure, mystery and a beautiful dystopian world ready for you to join! Enjoy!
Enjoy this book! I know I did!
