and I don't think I will be doing this blog anymore. Who am I to give my opinion on a published author's works anyways? At least they had the strength and dedication to go through the entire writing/publishing process.
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I have been blogging the occasional book related thing, and will continue to do so, along with horse stuff, diabetes stuff, personal life stuff and other random...stuff. :P
a book review blog by a book hungry teen.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
My Hiatus Is Over...
Life is back to normal, and I am back again :)
Here is a quick list of the books I've read, (that I can think of off the top of my head), since last posting:
Anyways, I HIGHLY recommend The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare(however, not all the books are out yet, and won't be out for a while) and the Infernal Devices series by her as well (she has the last one to publish in that series!).
Here is a quick list of the books I've read, (that I can think of off the top of my head), since last posting:
- Blaze of Glory by M Garzon
- Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of Bones, all by Cassandra Clare
- Vampire Academy #4 and #5
Anyways, I HIGHLY recommend The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare(however, not all the books are out yet, and won't be out for a while) and the Infernal Devices series by her as well (she has the last one to publish in that series!).
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Kindle!
My sweet, wonderful father replaced my Sony eReader for me! He secretly ordered me a Kindle 4, and it came in the mail yesterday! How nice of him :)
So far, I am having trouble getting books from my local library's ebook selection...I think Kindle tried hard to make it so they have to get your money somehow if you want books. For that reason, I like my Sony eReader better, it was very easy to get books. With the Kindle, it seems more of a hassle unless I get them straight from the Kindle Store. Like really, they expect you to pay 80 bucks for the Kindle, then almost 80 more to use the sharing library for a whole year? I dont know...
But I do like how it is light...and has an experimental browser. Easy to hold...basically I have no complaints other than the compatibility with my local elibrary books. However, I will get that straightened out somehow. Hopefully once I find a good book I will have a new review written! The ones I have recently started I am just not getting into.
In conclusion, I ask you Kindle owners, what do you think of your product? How do you get free books (legally) for your Kindle?
-J.C<3
So far, I am having trouble getting books from my local library's ebook selection...I think Kindle tried hard to make it so they have to get your money somehow if you want books. For that reason, I like my Sony eReader better, it was very easy to get books. With the Kindle, it seems more of a hassle unless I get them straight from the Kindle Store. Like really, they expect you to pay 80 bucks for the Kindle, then almost 80 more to use the sharing library for a whole year? I dont know...
But I do like how it is light...and has an experimental browser. Easy to hold...basically I have no complaints other than the compatibility with my local elibrary books. However, I will get that straightened out somehow. Hopefully once I find a good book I will have a new review written! The ones I have recently started I am just not getting into.
In conclusion, I ask you Kindle owners, what do you think of your product? How do you get free books (legally) for your Kindle?
-J.C<3
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Got Some Bad News...taking a break from blogging
A tragic accident has rocked our community and many outside of it...We lost two beautiful young girls, one of them being a very close friend of mine. Because of this, I can't get myself to even think about reading, let alone sit down and concentrate on it. So, I am taking a break from book blogging until my I feel a little more stable. Ta ta for now...
RIP my friends.
RIP my friends.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Shadow Kiss (V.A. #3) - Richelle Mead
For this book, I am just going to do a quick review, a few sentences on what I thought of the book...
OVERALL RATING: 4/5
Okay...so the ending of this book was, intense...like wow. Lots of action. I might even have to admit to shedding a tear or two. I would say this is my favorite of the series so far. Richelle Mead is really starting to throw in some curve balls to the plot. I think the books will continue to get more interesting with more crazy surprises from our vampire and half vampire friends. You should read them... :)
From Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy Website:
OVERALL RATING: 4/5
Okay...so the ending of this book was, intense...like wow. Lots of action. I might even have to admit to shedding a tear or two. I would say this is my favorite of the series so far. Richelle Mead is really starting to throw in some curve balls to the plot. I think the books will continue to get more interesting with more crazy surprises from our vampire and half vampire friends. You should read them... :)
From Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy Website:
" It's springtime at St. Vladimir's Academy, and Rose Hathaway is this close to graduation. Since making her first Strigoi kills, Rose hasn't been feeling quite right. She's having dark thoughts, behaving erratically, and worst of all...might be seeing ghosts.
As Rose questions her sanity, new complications arise. Lissa has begun experimenting with her magic once more, their enemy Victor Dashkov might be set free, and Rose's forbidden relationship with Dimitri is starting to heat up again. But when a deadly threat no one saw coming changes their entire world, Rose must put her own life on the line--and choose between the two people she loves most. "
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Frostbite (V.A. #2) - Richelle Mead
OVERALL RATING: 4/5
I am finding out that it's hard to review books in a series...because they are often very similar!
Quoted from Richelle Mead's website:
General: I must say, I liked this one better than the last. It graduated from dead bunnies to dead vampires, making it much more interesting.
Characters: In this book, of course, the characters from the last book continued from the last one. They haven't changed a whole lot, but they are experiencing new problems and adventures that are really affecting them and bringing them more knowledge. We also have some new characters...who prove their reason for becoming twined into the storyline by creating some interesting plot twists.
Plot: Like the first book, I thought the plot had a nice tempo to it. I enjoyed this book more because its plot was more captivating. There was more action, and the action was more...serious? suspenseful?, plain and simply, better than the stuff in the last book.
Writing style/ POV: Once again, the POV was from Rose's perspective. I think she has matured slightly in this book...she does swear less... Still, we do see our same old Rose though. She still has a spunky attitude, confusing thoughts about guys and a mind of her own, besides her "bond" with Lissa, of course. However, I think there was less of her immature side showing as she was trying to prove to Dimitri that she was worthy of being treated like an adult. The writing style still fits Rose's persona, so that's good.
Re-readable? I actually already started re-reading it, on a long car ride today, so yes!
Intended audience: Same as first book, teen (girls?).
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy/Paranormal, could also be considered romance.
I liked: how the plot definitely became more interesting, and how Rose was able to prove to herself and the others that her guardian training had paid off. (read and you will see what I mean) I also liked how there was more magic used in this book.
I disliked: the scenes between J.H. and Rose. I am using initials so I don't give anything away :) Some of those scenes I just wanted to skip through because of the tension and awkwardness between them. Of course, it also made the plot more interesting, which was good, but I don't know. I just wanted to get back to the action. Probably not a big deal to others, it was the first thing I thought of after thinking hard about what bugged me!
I am finding out that it's hard to review books in a series...because they are often very similar!
Quoted from Richelle Mead's website:
"Rose Hathaway's got serious guy trouble. Her gorgeous tutor Dimitri has his eye on someone else, her friend Mason has a huge crush on her, and she keeps getting stuck in her best friend Lissa's head while she's making out with her boyfriend, Christian. (So not cool).
Then a massive Strigoi attack puts St. Vladimir's on high alert, and the Academy crawls with Guardians--including the legendary Janine Hathaway...Rose's formidable, long-absent mother. The Strigoi are closing in, and the Academy's not taking any risks. This year, St. Vlad's annual holiday ski trip is mandatory.But the glittering winter landscape and the posh Idaho resort only provide the illusion of safety. When three students run away to strike back against the deadly Strigoi, Rose must join forces with Christian to rescue them. Only this time, Rose--and her heart--are in more danger than she ever could have imagined..."
General: I must say, I liked this one better than the last. It graduated from dead bunnies to dead vampires, making it much more interesting.
Characters: In this book, of course, the characters from the last book continued from the last one. They haven't changed a whole lot, but they are experiencing new problems and adventures that are really affecting them and bringing them more knowledge. We also have some new characters...who prove their reason for becoming twined into the storyline by creating some interesting plot twists.
Plot: Like the first book, I thought the plot had a nice tempo to it. I enjoyed this book more because its plot was more captivating. There was more action, and the action was more...serious? suspenseful?, plain and simply, better than the stuff in the last book.
Writing style/ POV: Once again, the POV was from Rose's perspective. I think she has matured slightly in this book...she does swear less... Still, we do see our same old Rose though. She still has a spunky attitude, confusing thoughts about guys and a mind of her own, besides her "bond" with Lissa, of course. However, I think there was less of her immature side showing as she was trying to prove to Dimitri that she was worthy of being treated like an adult. The writing style still fits Rose's persona, so that's good.
Re-readable? I actually already started re-reading it, on a long car ride today, so yes!
Intended audience: Same as first book, teen (girls?).
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy/Paranormal, could also be considered romance.
I liked: how the plot definitely became more interesting, and how Rose was able to prove to herself and the others that her guardian training had paid off. (read and you will see what I mean) I also liked how there was more magic used in this book.
I disliked: the scenes between J.H. and Rose. I am using initials so I don't give anything away :) Some of those scenes I just wanted to skip through because of the tension and awkwardness between them. Of course, it also made the plot more interesting, which was good, but I don't know. I just wanted to get back to the action. Probably not a big deal to others, it was the first thing I thought of after thinking hard about what bugged me!
My Poor Baby...
Guys! My eReader is broken :/
And to think yesterday I was just going on about how awesome it is...well it is awesome, just not when it's broken.
So it has these weird lines on its screen, they just kind of appeared out of the blue. I talked to a Sony tech dude and I reset it three different times, three different ways, no change. Also, since I have had it for over a year, a refurbishment is no longer covered by my warranty. *tears* So I guess I gotta ship it away for probably costly repairs or buy myself a new one. Who knows what I will do.
Very depressing, I know.
On a good note- I finished Frostbite in a day, ha, and will be posting a review soon! I don't know what to read next. Since I hit my maximum of elibrary books that I can have at one time on my reader and my reader's screen is messed up, I might have to actually go get a book from -GASP- the LIBRARY! The real, physically existing and filled with books type of library. Another downside to that is, I can't go until Tuesday because it is not open today or tomorrow :/
Maybe I will have to read the Hunger Games or a book by Stephanie Meyer, because I own them and they are on the 575 List! What do you think? I could always buy a book using the iPod touch too...
Well...I will try to get right on that review!
-J.c.
And to think yesterday I was just going on about how awesome it is...well it is awesome, just not when it's broken.
So it has these weird lines on its screen, they just kind of appeared out of the blue. I talked to a Sony tech dude and I reset it three different times, three different ways, no change. Also, since I have had it for over a year, a refurbishment is no longer covered by my warranty. *tears* So I guess I gotta ship it away for probably costly repairs or buy myself a new one. Who knows what I will do.
Very depressing, I know.
On a good note- I finished Frostbite in a day, ha, and will be posting a review soon! I don't know what to read next. Since I hit my maximum of elibrary books that I can have at one time on my reader and my reader's screen is messed up, I might have to actually go get a book from -GASP- the LIBRARY! The real, physically existing and filled with books type of library. Another downside to that is, I can't go until Tuesday because it is not open today or tomorrow :/
Maybe I will have to read the Hunger Games or a book by Stephanie Meyer, because I own them and they are on the 575 List! What do you think? I could always buy a book using the iPod touch too...
Well...I will try to get right on that review!
-J.c.
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