I've been doing a lot of firsts lately. Iron King is the first book in the Iron Fey series by Kagawa. It was published back in 2010, I don't remember any hype with this book and I am wondering why there wasn't. It really deserved some sort of acknowledgment, then again maybe it did. I really am never up on the trends, but I don't mind.
Meghan's life has always been just slightly off. There's a secret about her that she doesn't even know. Her father disappeared right in front of her when she was six. She doesn't fit in at school and not really at home either. A dark stranger starts watching her from a distance, and her friend Robbie begins to get weirdly protective of her. Everything's about to change and Meghan sort of knows it. Though when things do change, she couldn't begin to imagine the whole of it. She's the daughter of a fairy king, and just one of the pawns in a war. Through many trials she learns that she will go as far as she can just to save someone dear to her, stop a evil that no one else dares to face, and possibly find love in someone who would probably rather see her dead.
I don't know where to begin...I love this book. I love fairies, mythical creatures, and everything that comes with it. The good and the bad. I love the characters, especially Gimalkin, Ethan reminds me of my nephew at that age so I took an immediate liking to him. Ash and Robbie/Puck took a little warming up to, but for the most part I like them. Robbie/Puck made me laugh on a number of occasions, but I did think he should have known better with a few incidences. *SPOILER-ALERT* Practically right away I knew that Meghan and Ash would end up liking each other in the end. Robbie/Puck is too much of a protector to really be a love interest.*SPOILER-ENDED* Meghan I found to be a little annoying at times, but I think that is more or less from everything that kept getting thrown her way. While reading I got a sense of Alice In Wonderland practically all the time. I believe it was even mentioned once. Which I don't have a problem with, I love Alice In Wonderland. This book also reminded me of the young adult friendly version of Karen Marie Moning's Fever series, with the Unseelie and the Seelie courts. Along with other similar connections. Also Shakespeare's A Midnight Summers Dream came into play all throughout the book, which I love Shakespeare so I was happy to read the connections.
As for what I didn't like, it was literally one thing after another. The group would take one step forward and five steps back. I understand that things have to be kept interesting for the reader, but I got really annoyed with this. With smaller things constantly happening, no real action happened until the end and even then it was over in a few pages. Yes, there where lots of little "battles" but the real main action was done and over in a blink, and quite simply too. I was really let down by this. I was expecting this big fight because the Iron King was played up to be this big bad guy and in the end it was a simple wham-bam done. I was kept interested, but after a while I kept reading to see if anything would be done by the end of the book. I really hope that things get better in the next book.
Despite the constant one thing after another, Iron King wasn't that bad of a book. I don't know if someone who doesn't like fairies as much as I do would say the same though. If it weren't for the characters I don't know if I would have finished it, they really made this book for me. I do recommend it, if you can deal with everything I ranted about, then read it. It's far from a bad book, it just could have been better in a way. I would like to own this book, but I think I will read the rest of the series to figure out if I want the whole thing or just certain books.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
Page Count: 363 pages (paperback)
Price: $9.99
Next: December Book Haul
Thanks for reading! Happy holidays!
~Jade
Friday, December 26, 2014
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Wake by Lisa McMann
The first book in the Wake trilogy, and I wonder where the hype for it is? Or maybe I missed it? I am going to go with I missed the hype, because that's usually how it happens. I've had my eye on this trilogy for a little while now, and I have never been able to get the first book until now. I was warned by someone who has read these books to read them in order if I really don't want to spoil anything. I took the warning and I am glad I did. I hope you enjoy.
Seventeen-year old Janie has a lot on her plate, and being sucking into other people dreams isn't helping any. She's getting tired of it, and sadly has no one to talk to about it because honestly who wouldn't think she was crazy if they knew about it? She can't control it either and it doesn't matter what time of day it is, if someone is dreaming around her she is getting pulled into it. But the dream of a kid named Cabel, is different. He dreams of killing someone, but he also dreams of her.
To say I devoured this book is an understatement. I began reading at about 1AM and was half way through by 3:30AM. I slept, woke up, and read the rest of the book in just a hour and a half more. It was a very quick read for me but I think that has to do with how fast paced it was, for the most part. The pace did slow but never for very long, which I loved. It fit the book perfectly. In the POV of Janie, I find that she was very relatable, which is nice for a reader. Anyone who wasn't very privileged, had to work for their things, and almost an outcast could really relate to Janie. I feel if I can't 'connect' with one of the main characters, the book isn't that enjoyable. Unless the author does something amazing. I don't even know how to explain Cabel, he seems like a bad boy but that's just too stereotypical for him. *SPOILER-ALERT* I did not see him working under cover as a agent at his age coming. I had to read a couple of pages over just to be sure. Though in the end it made sense why and how he came to be in that position. *SPOILER-ENDED* I have never read a book before where a character has been drawn into anyone and everyone's dreams, so long as they are in close enough proximity, and awake. It was what drew me in in the first place when I picked it up a while ago, and read the back cover. I got annoyed with Janie and Cabel in the beginning and kept yelling at the book. It was good yelling, and I was cracking myself up.
Quite honestly I don't have any real complaints about Wake. I was upset by how fast I read it, and how small the book is compared to some of the other books I have read. I have a feeling that unless Ms. McMann makes some stereotypical moves for the next two book, I may just love them as well. Even with the shortness.
I loved this book to say the least. It is a great relaxed read for adults. I made my mom read it once I was done with Wake and she really liked it as well. I recommend this book to everyone of all ages, I personally don't see a problem with someone in 8th grade reading this. There are a couple of spots where Janie gets sucked into a sexual dream but even then it isn't nearly as bad as it could have been. I think I could reread Wake a few times before I would get tired of it. I don't own the book but I surely want to one day, as for the rest of the trilogy, that remains to be seen.
Rating: 5 out of 5.
Page Count: 210 (paperback)
Price: $9.99
Next Book: Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Thanks for reading!
~Jade
Seventeen-year old Janie has a lot on her plate, and being sucking into other people dreams isn't helping any. She's getting tired of it, and sadly has no one to talk to about it because honestly who wouldn't think she was crazy if they knew about it? She can't control it either and it doesn't matter what time of day it is, if someone is dreaming around her she is getting pulled into it. But the dream of a kid named Cabel, is different. He dreams of killing someone, but he also dreams of her.
To say I devoured this book is an understatement. I began reading at about 1AM and was half way through by 3:30AM. I slept, woke up, and read the rest of the book in just a hour and a half more. It was a very quick read for me but I think that has to do with how fast paced it was, for the most part. The pace did slow but never for very long, which I loved. It fit the book perfectly. In the POV of Janie, I find that she was very relatable, which is nice for a reader. Anyone who wasn't very privileged, had to work for their things, and almost an outcast could really relate to Janie. I feel if I can't 'connect' with one of the main characters, the book isn't that enjoyable. Unless the author does something amazing. I don't even know how to explain Cabel, he seems like a bad boy but that's just too stereotypical for him. *SPOILER-ALERT* I did not see him working under cover as a agent at his age coming. I had to read a couple of pages over just to be sure. Though in the end it made sense why and how he came to be in that position. *SPOILER-ENDED* I have never read a book before where a character has been drawn into anyone and everyone's dreams, so long as they are in close enough proximity, and awake. It was what drew me in in the first place when I picked it up a while ago, and read the back cover. I got annoyed with Janie and Cabel in the beginning and kept yelling at the book. It was good yelling, and I was cracking myself up.
Quite honestly I don't have any real complaints about Wake. I was upset by how fast I read it, and how small the book is compared to some of the other books I have read. I have a feeling that unless Ms. McMann makes some stereotypical moves for the next two book, I may just love them as well. Even with the shortness.
I loved this book to say the least. It is a great relaxed read for adults. I made my mom read it once I was done with Wake and she really liked it as well. I recommend this book to everyone of all ages, I personally don't see a problem with someone in 8th grade reading this. There are a couple of spots where Janie gets sucked into a sexual dream but even then it isn't nearly as bad as it could have been. I think I could reread Wake a few times before I would get tired of it. I don't own the book but I surely want to one day, as for the rest of the trilogy, that remains to be seen.
Rating: 5 out of 5.
Page Count: 210 (paperback)
Price: $9.99
Next Book: Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Thanks for reading!
~Jade
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Command Me by Geneva Lee
Command Me is the first book in The Royals saga by Geneva Lee. I'm going to get this out of the way here and now. This is not a book for those under 18, if mature enough I would say 16 is the youngest. There are hot and heavy sex scenes and it is just going to continue from here in the books to come. If you do not like BDSM related sex, don't read. You've been warned. Also this book doesn't come with the usual summary for a book. So I will do what I don't like to and use what is given (but I do like what was given!). As another little note this book was once called For King and Country so if it sounds familiar it just may be.
When he kissed me, I was shocked. He was a stranger and still so familiar. It wasn't until I woke up to my picture splashed on the cover of tabloids that I realized I knew who he was. Prince Alexander of Cambridge. Royal bad boy. Exiled heir to the throne. He isn't Prince Charming. He's controlling. He's demanding. He's dangerous. And I can't say no to him. We both have secrets—secrets that could tear us apart or drive us closer together—and as the paparazzi exposes each one, I have to decide just how far I'm willing to go for King and Country.
I like this. I like this a lot. Alexander or X, is a very alluring character and I can see why. He's a bad boy and a girl goes through her streak of wanting to tame a bad boy or ride along with him. Only this bad boy is a royal. Clare is our other main character, and she's a very likeable but sometimes an annoying character. Then again so is X. Their relationship is one filled with bumps and trials. I think they could have worked through them a little better, but hey sex is sex and why fight it when it's good? I liked the aspect that everything wasn't great in their relationship. Sometimes I find it a little too good to be true when there is nothing wrong between two people. Especially two people like Clare and X. The story line kept me interested for the most part. X isn't a pampered prince, he has his own deeply scarring troubles. And Clare has her head on her shoulders (for the most part), she went to college and furthered herself. I won't lie, the chemistry between X and Clare is hot, and X is a hot man. As far as lesser but equally important characters, Edward was a doll and I can see a lot of readers liking him. I can also see people wanting to smack Pepper as I did, but every book has to have that one character who you love to hate.
I must say with as much as I did like this book, I did find quite a few things annoying. There where predictable points throughout the book. Clare fell into lusting after X very quickly. Don't get me wrong, lusting after someone is fine, but when they warn you that they only want sex and they don't want a relationship, Don't. Get. Attached. You were told sex only, no relationship. Why are you letting yourself get attached so you can get hurt later? *MINI-RANT* Second, he is a flippen' royal, she is a commoner. It. Isn't. Going. To. Work. It doesn't matter what sort of royal and what sort of commoner, it has never been allowed so why now? Especially when they haven't known each other for very long, and especially after Clare saw how everyone treated her. I would be asking myself if I really wanted to be with someone who was with me just to piss off their family and the person their family is expecting them to get married to. Yeah he doesn't like his betrothed but still, Clare is a commoner. A pompous king isn't going to let that happen.*MINI-RANT OVER* Also there is a cliffhanger ending which always drives me insane, even more so with this book because I really want to know how Lee is going to take this. I think I already know how things are going to end, but I don't want to spoil it.
I enjoyed this book more than I didn't, cliffhanger ending and all. I am really hoping that Lee doesn't take some of the more run of the mill paths when it comes to romance, bad boys and everything else. I recommend this book, but I do put a warning on it, which was mentioned in the very beginning of this review. I would also like to say that this isn't going to be everyone's ideal book. Some are going to think it is complete rubbish but we are all entitled to our opinions. I sort of own this book. I did get my copy for free from amazon, but I don't really count ebooks as "real" books. That's just me, I prefer a hard copy in my hands. The second book is out but that is not free. I will review it when ever I get it and read it.
Rating: 4 out of 5.
Price: Free on Amazon
Next Book: Wake by Lisa McMann
Thanks for reading!
~Jade
When he kissed me, I was shocked. He was a stranger and still so familiar. It wasn't until I woke up to my picture splashed on the cover of tabloids that I realized I knew who he was. Prince Alexander of Cambridge. Royal bad boy. Exiled heir to the throne. He isn't Prince Charming. He's controlling. He's demanding. He's dangerous. And I can't say no to him. We both have secrets—secrets that could tear us apart or drive us closer together—and as the paparazzi exposes each one, I have to decide just how far I'm willing to go for King and Country.
I like this. I like this a lot. Alexander or X, is a very alluring character and I can see why. He's a bad boy and a girl goes through her streak of wanting to tame a bad boy or ride along with him. Only this bad boy is a royal. Clare is our other main character, and she's a very likeable but sometimes an annoying character. Then again so is X. Their relationship is one filled with bumps and trials. I think they could have worked through them a little better, but hey sex is sex and why fight it when it's good? I liked the aspect that everything wasn't great in their relationship. Sometimes I find it a little too good to be true when there is nothing wrong between two people. Especially two people like Clare and X. The story line kept me interested for the most part. X isn't a pampered prince, he has his own deeply scarring troubles. And Clare has her head on her shoulders (for the most part), she went to college and furthered herself. I won't lie, the chemistry between X and Clare is hot, and X is a hot man. As far as lesser but equally important characters, Edward was a doll and I can see a lot of readers liking him. I can also see people wanting to smack Pepper as I did, but every book has to have that one character who you love to hate.
I must say with as much as I did like this book, I did find quite a few things annoying. There where predictable points throughout the book. Clare fell into lusting after X very quickly. Don't get me wrong, lusting after someone is fine, but when they warn you that they only want sex and they don't want a relationship, Don't. Get. Attached. You were told sex only, no relationship. Why are you letting yourself get attached so you can get hurt later? *MINI-RANT* Second, he is a flippen' royal, she is a commoner. It. Isn't. Going. To. Work. It doesn't matter what sort of royal and what sort of commoner, it has never been allowed so why now? Especially when they haven't known each other for very long, and especially after Clare saw how everyone treated her. I would be asking myself if I really wanted to be with someone who was with me just to piss off their family and the person their family is expecting them to get married to. Yeah he doesn't like his betrothed but still, Clare is a commoner. A pompous king isn't going to let that happen.*MINI-RANT OVER* Also there is a cliffhanger ending which always drives me insane, even more so with this book because I really want to know how Lee is going to take this. I think I already know how things are going to end, but I don't want to spoil it.
I enjoyed this book more than I didn't, cliffhanger ending and all. I am really hoping that Lee doesn't take some of the more run of the mill paths when it comes to romance, bad boys and everything else. I recommend this book, but I do put a warning on it, which was mentioned in the very beginning of this review. I would also like to say that this isn't going to be everyone's ideal book. Some are going to think it is complete rubbish but we are all entitled to our opinions. I sort of own this book. I did get my copy for free from amazon, but I don't really count ebooks as "real" books. That's just me, I prefer a hard copy in my hands. The second book is out but that is not free. I will review it when ever I get it and read it.
Rating: 4 out of 5.
Price: Free on Amazon
Next Book: Wake by Lisa McMann
Thanks for reading!
~Jade
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor
The third and final book in
the Daughter of Smoke & Bone
trilogy, is finally here. I will say this now and I will say it again
in the end, if you haven't read this trilogy you should. I highly
recommend it no, I more than recommend it. I would love to know if
you have read these books and how you feel about them as well! I do have a review up of the second book Days of Blood & Starlight along with the first book, which is linked in the second book review.
In this final installment, two world are very close to war. Karou has commandeered the chimaera's rebellion, through some crafty deception. She is intending on steering their course away from an all consuming vengeance, and the future rests with her. Though reunited, Karou and Avika are not yet to their peaceful ending. Jael has brought his army to the human world and they have to form an alliance against Jael. Who is the enemy, the common ground between chimaera and Misbegotten. Hoping for a semi-good version of their long-ago dream, they try to forge a way forward for both of their people. Hopefully for themselves as well. With even bigger threats on the horizon, are Karou and Avika strong enough to stand among the gods and the monsters?
Remember those feelings you get when you finished a book or even a series? That sense of bittersweetness, you have reached the end but it's an ending you wanted to go on forever just because of how good it was? Yeah, I'm there right now. I am going through withdrawals already, and I don't like it one bit. This book was long awaited for many readers, and I feel that the wait was worth it. I love Zuze even more and Mik has grown considerably on me since the last book. I completely ship Karou and Avika, I think Karou is a beautiful character and I think she would be a great friend to have. She as a character has come a long way, and she has really grown and developed through it all in the end. Avika balances her, as Karou does him, and for them to finally be able to really connect with each other in this book is very satisfying as a reader. The tension between the two was unbearable on paper and even more so in my head, and it was great to get away from the sexual tension in most other books. Their tension was just wanting to be able to be together without too much worry of the outside world and the possible impending doom. It was just a longing that was so vast, because they have tried and tried and tried again. I also loved how a bigger background story was brought into play and wrapped up in a way. Along with this back story we got introduced to a beautiful woman Eliza. We are given some information about her some, very big and other info that isn't too big but nonetheless important. We also get to know-very little thankfully- about a Morgan Toth. And boy do I love to hate him. As far as endings go, I was very pleased with this one. There was one little item that kept getting mentioned, if you caught it early you may have recognized the significance of it in the end. There is so much more to this book compared to what I have typed here. Really if you haven't read this trilogy you should.
I was only disappointed in a couple of things. One being how little action there was in it, and I know I am not alone in this. I understand the need for peace and wanting as few beings to get hurt as possible. Especially with as much unnecessary slaughter that has taken place in the recent past and further back. I will take the battles that did happen, because the loses (though significant in their own way) weren't that detrimental to me and others. But to be quite honest I don't really think that things would have went as "smoothly" as they did. I am still very sadden that Brimstone is not around and hasn't been, but I get a feeling that if he were Karou wouldn't have been able to develop as she had. Though I will say I am very happy with the ultimate demise with one character in particular, and who dealt the beating as well 'cause she deserved to do it. The other thing I take issue with is the sheer fact that this trilogy has come to an end. I only own the second book! I sincerely hope that Mrs. Taylor writes a novella or carries on more with Zuze and Mik because I know that Karou and Avika will still be around. Maybe even other Misbegotten or chimaera pairs.
Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. That also includes this trilogy, thankfully there is the option to reread books which is what I will be doing. I recommend this book to young readers, "old" readers, everyone in between, basically everyone. I know everyone won't like it but I still think it should be given a chance. I didn't think I would like it in the beginning either, but here I am getting the finished book blues over it, which does not happen often. It's a different type of angel story. As I said before I do own the second book but I cannot wait until I have the other two in my possession. It's not often that I find a book series, or in this case a trilogy, that I feel I can read over and over without getting tired of.
Rating: 4.8 out of 5.
Just in case it needs clarification, the only thing stopping me in giving Dreams of Gods & Monsters a perfect 5, is how little fighting there was.
Page Count: 613 pages (hardcover), this book is a monster but a good one!
Price: $19
Next Book: Command Me by Geneva Lee
Thanks for reading!
~Jade
In this final installment, two world are very close to war. Karou has commandeered the chimaera's rebellion, through some crafty deception. She is intending on steering their course away from an all consuming vengeance, and the future rests with her. Though reunited, Karou and Avika are not yet to their peaceful ending. Jael has brought his army to the human world and they have to form an alliance against Jael. Who is the enemy, the common ground between chimaera and Misbegotten. Hoping for a semi-good version of their long-ago dream, they try to forge a way forward for both of their people. Hopefully for themselves as well. With even bigger threats on the horizon, are Karou and Avika strong enough to stand among the gods and the monsters?
Remember those feelings you get when you finished a book or even a series? That sense of bittersweetness, you have reached the end but it's an ending you wanted to go on forever just because of how good it was? Yeah, I'm there right now. I am going through withdrawals already, and I don't like it one bit. This book was long awaited for many readers, and I feel that the wait was worth it. I love Zuze even more and Mik has grown considerably on me since the last book. I completely ship Karou and Avika, I think Karou is a beautiful character and I think she would be a great friend to have. She as a character has come a long way, and she has really grown and developed through it all in the end. Avika balances her, as Karou does him, and for them to finally be able to really connect with each other in this book is very satisfying as a reader. The tension between the two was unbearable on paper and even more so in my head, and it was great to get away from the sexual tension in most other books. Their tension was just wanting to be able to be together without too much worry of the outside world and the possible impending doom. It was just a longing that was so vast, because they have tried and tried and tried again. I also loved how a bigger background story was brought into play and wrapped up in a way. Along with this back story we got introduced to a beautiful woman Eliza. We are given some information about her some, very big and other info that isn't too big but nonetheless important. We also get to know-very little thankfully- about a Morgan Toth. And boy do I love to hate him. As far as endings go, I was very pleased with this one. There was one little item that kept getting mentioned, if you caught it early you may have recognized the significance of it in the end. There is so much more to this book compared to what I have typed here. Really if you haven't read this trilogy you should.
I was only disappointed in a couple of things. One being how little action there was in it, and I know I am not alone in this. I understand the need for peace and wanting as few beings to get hurt as possible. Especially with as much unnecessary slaughter that has taken place in the recent past and further back. I will take the battles that did happen, because the loses (though significant in their own way) weren't that detrimental to me and others. But to be quite honest I don't really think that things would have went as "smoothly" as they did. I am still very sadden that Brimstone is not around and hasn't been, but I get a feeling that if he were Karou wouldn't have been able to develop as she had. Though I will say I am very happy with the ultimate demise with one character in particular, and who dealt the beating as well 'cause she deserved to do it. The other thing I take issue with is the sheer fact that this trilogy has come to an end. I only own the second book! I sincerely hope that Mrs. Taylor writes a novella or carries on more with Zuze and Mik because I know that Karou and Avika will still be around. Maybe even other Misbegotten or chimaera pairs.
Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. That also includes this trilogy, thankfully there is the option to reread books which is what I will be doing. I recommend this book to young readers, "old" readers, everyone in between, basically everyone. I know everyone won't like it but I still think it should be given a chance. I didn't think I would like it in the beginning either, but here I am getting the finished book blues over it, which does not happen often. It's a different type of angel story. As I said before I do own the second book but I cannot wait until I have the other two in my possession. It's not often that I find a book series, or in this case a trilogy, that I feel I can read over and over without getting tired of.
Rating: 4.8 out of 5.
Just in case it needs clarification, the only thing stopping me in giving Dreams of Gods & Monsters a perfect 5, is how little fighting there was.
Page Count: 613 pages (hardcover), this book is a monster but a good one!
Price: $19
Next Book: Command Me by Geneva Lee
Thanks for reading!
~Jade
Monday, November 10, 2014
Zom-B Misson by Darren Shan
This is the seventh book in the Zom-B series. I have all the other books reviewed already, and if you want to you can see the review for the previous book Zom-B Gladiator, and from there if you follow the links along the way you will find the rest of the books in the series. I wish there were a function where I could group series of books together and just link that instead but alas, that function is not around *deep sigh*. I hope you enjoy!
B and the other Angels finally have their first mission, it is to safely escort a group of human survivors to New Kirkham and off the zombie ridden streets of London. Upon arrival B figures out that the people of New Kirkham are not the best representatives of humanity. Evil influences of B's past make their way into the barricaded safe haven, and the people have to make a decision of being honorable or being safe.
I'm very conflicted with this book. Part of me loves it, the other part of me feels like it is almost another filler book. There was action, drama, remorse, there was lots of feelings throughout the book as I read and I loved that. Though with those feelings they were pretty much there and gone within just a couple of pages, or even a few paragraphs. I liked that there was finally some action going on the for group and not all of it is completely outside of the compound. *SEMI-SPOILER ALERT* I did feel bad along with B when someone closer to her-than the rest of everyone in Dr. Oystein's compound-got significantly hurt.*SEMI-SPOILER-ENDED* And he's not the last casualty of the book either. Those and the beginning huge fight toward the end saved Mr. Shan's book from getting a lower rating from me. I feel like I'm the oddball out because, when looking at others reviews, they loved it. I don't mind being the oddball though, it isn't the first time and I am sure it won't be the last time.
As for things that I wasn't too happy about, the ending. Things got nice and heated between the Angels and Owl Man (and even his now creepy dog), and then it cuts off. If you guys don't know me by now, cliff hangers drive me absolutely bonkers but I love them at the same time. It is something to look forward to in the next book. That would also be another con for me. Things didn't really get going till the tail end of the book. Yes, I understand that this is a slimmer book and to get more dialogue in and to drop hints, the action needs to take a back burner. That's why I am not going to complain too much about it, but I will cross my fingers that the next book will have a good deal of action in it.
For a young adult book, and series I would say that it is great. For a new adult to "adult" book or series it lacks some action. Depending on what you are looking for and depending on how quick of a read you want this series may or may not be for you. As a huge fan of Shan's I do still really like his books, and Mission doesn't put a damper on that at all. I'm still very much neutral on this book. I loved the descriptions and the imagery, and of course the pictures occasionally placed throughout. I'm just waiting for that big action that is being built up to to happen. There are eleven books rumored to come out, and we are only on the seventh book. I still recommend this to anyone who wants to read, and I would say that it is a great series for middle school kids.
Rating: 3 out of 5. (That's a heavy 3 at that!)
Page Count: 175 pages (hardcover)
Price: $15
Next Book: Either Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor or Command Me by Geneva Lee.
Before I end this review, I would like to say a huge congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Shan on their beautiful baby boy Dante who was born in September. I wanted to wait until I reviewed one of Shan's books before congratulating him. If you guys haven't seen the handsome little guy go check out Darren Shan's Facebook page and scroll through the feed to see some of the pictures.
Thank you so much for reading (and for dealing with my absence)!
~Jade
B and the other Angels finally have their first mission, it is to safely escort a group of human survivors to New Kirkham and off the zombie ridden streets of London. Upon arrival B figures out that the people of New Kirkham are not the best representatives of humanity. Evil influences of B's past make their way into the barricaded safe haven, and the people have to make a decision of being honorable or being safe.
I'm very conflicted with this book. Part of me loves it, the other part of me feels like it is almost another filler book. There was action, drama, remorse, there was lots of feelings throughout the book as I read and I loved that. Though with those feelings they were pretty much there and gone within just a couple of pages, or even a few paragraphs. I liked that there was finally some action going on the for group and not all of it is completely outside of the compound. *SEMI-SPOILER ALERT* I did feel bad along with B when someone closer to her-than the rest of everyone in Dr. Oystein's compound-got significantly hurt.*SEMI-SPOILER-ENDED* And he's not the last casualty of the book either. Those and the beginning huge fight toward the end saved Mr. Shan's book from getting a lower rating from me. I feel like I'm the oddball out because, when looking at others reviews, they loved it. I don't mind being the oddball though, it isn't the first time and I am sure it won't be the last time.
As for things that I wasn't too happy about, the ending. Things got nice and heated between the Angels and Owl Man (and even his now creepy dog), and then it cuts off. If you guys don't know me by now, cliff hangers drive me absolutely bonkers but I love them at the same time. It is something to look forward to in the next book. That would also be another con for me. Things didn't really get going till the tail end of the book. Yes, I understand that this is a slimmer book and to get more dialogue in and to drop hints, the action needs to take a back burner. That's why I am not going to complain too much about it, but I will cross my fingers that the next book will have a good deal of action in it.
For a young adult book, and series I would say that it is great. For a new adult to "adult" book or series it lacks some action. Depending on what you are looking for and depending on how quick of a read you want this series may or may not be for you. As a huge fan of Shan's I do still really like his books, and Mission doesn't put a damper on that at all. I'm still very much neutral on this book. I loved the descriptions and the imagery, and of course the pictures occasionally placed throughout. I'm just waiting for that big action that is being built up to to happen. There are eleven books rumored to come out, and we are only on the seventh book. I still recommend this to anyone who wants to read, and I would say that it is a great series for middle school kids.
Rating: 3 out of 5. (That's a heavy 3 at that!)
Page Count: 175 pages (hardcover)
Price: $15
Next Book: Either Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor or Command Me by Geneva Lee.
Before I end this review, I would like to say a huge congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Shan on their beautiful baby boy Dante who was born in September. I wanted to wait until I reviewed one of Shan's books before congratulating him. If you guys haven't seen the handsome little guy go check out Darren Shan's Facebook page and scroll through the feed to see some of the pictures.
Thank you so much for reading (and for dealing with my absence)!
~Jade
Friday, October 31, 2014
October Book Haul
Trick! Zom-B Mission will be up later on, but here is my small October book haul.
I only got two books this month. Both were free books given to me, from winning a giveaway on Goodreads.
The first book is an ARC of Texts From Jane Eyer And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters* by Mallory Ortberg. I read a quick conversation and was laughing the whole time. I can't wait to read this and get a review up for everyone.
Lastly I got The Eternal Temptation* by Enrique Betancourt. It is part of The Silent Force, I'm not yet sure if it is going to be a series, duology, or trilogy. From the summary on the back it sounds like it's going to be a good one.
I know this was short, but I thought it might be good. I normally have larger posts, so here's a little switch up.
If you are able to go out trick or treating tonight, be safe and have a great time. If you are going to a party, be safe and have a fantastic time. What ever you may be doing tonight, be safe and just have fun. If you don't celebrate Halloween, you too have a safe evening.
Thanks for reading!
~Jade
*Note: I received these books through a Goodreads First Reads giveaway, but in no other way am I being sponsored to make a review on them or even talk about them. I may get to a review of them quickly, I may not. It all depends on what I feel like reading.
I only got two books this month. Both were free books given to me, from winning a giveaway on Goodreads.
The first book is an ARC of Texts From Jane Eyer And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters* by Mallory Ortberg. I read a quick conversation and was laughing the whole time. I can't wait to read this and get a review up for everyone.
Lastly I got The Eternal Temptation* by Enrique Betancourt. It is part of The Silent Force, I'm not yet sure if it is going to be a series, duology, or trilogy. From the summary on the back it sounds like it's going to be a good one.
I know this was short, but I thought it might be good. I normally have larger posts, so here's a little switch up.
If you are able to go out trick or treating tonight, be safe and have a great time. If you are going to a party, be safe and have a fantastic time. What ever you may be doing tonight, be safe and just have fun. If you don't celebrate Halloween, you too have a safe evening.
Thanks for reading!
~Jade
*Note: I received these books through a Goodreads First Reads giveaway, but in no other way am I being sponsored to make a review on them or even talk about them. I may get to a review of them quickly, I may not. It all depends on what I feel like reading.
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