Review: Enshadowed

Enshadowed by Kelly Creagh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars






Atheneum Books for Young ReadersPublisher:

Publication date:

08/27/2013

Series:

Nevermore Series, #2

Edition description:

Reprint

Pages:

464

Summary:
While Varen remains a prisoner in a perilous dream world where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life, Isobel travels to Baltimore to confront the dark figure known throughout the world as the Poe Toaster. This man, the same man who once appeared to Isobel in her dreams and abandoned her in Varen’s nightmare world, holds the key to saving Varen.

But when Isobel discovers a way to return to this dream world, she finds herself swept up in a realm that not only holds remnants of Edgar Allan Poe’s presence, but one that has taken on the characteristics of Varen’s innermost self. It is a dark world of fear, terror, and anger.

When Isobel once more encounters Varen, she finds him changed. And now Isobel must face a new adversary—one who also happens to be her greatest love.

My Honest Opinion:
I am really enjoying this series. I love all the characters, the story line pretty much everything involving this series. Its just so captivating. It sucks you in, its an amazing series if you havent read it yet.
There is one thing I would change, that aggravated me. Varen wasnt heavily involved in this book. All second books the 1 of the main characters that you fell in love with 1 of them doesnt show up in the second book. I dont understand it. He did show up at the very end but it wasnt for very long. I wanted alot more out of him. To see him alot more. That is the only thing I would change about this book.
I really like the dark gothic feel of the story. I dont read that many stories like this, I think this is my first one actually. Its just so good to get out of my comfort zone. It does have romance which drew me in even more to this series.
I could praise this series all day long and tell people all day long to pick up this series. You just have to read it. Romance lovers, dark gothic lovers. Just read it its an amazing series. I cannot wait to continue on to the last book. I just really need to know what happens. I love it so much.
4 stars.

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Review: Maybe Someday

Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Publisher:

Atria Books

Publication date:

03/18/2014

Pages:

384

Summary: 

At twenty-two years old, Sydney is enjoying a great life: She’s in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers that Hunter is cheating on her—and she’s forced to decide what her next move should be.

Soon, Sydney finds herself captivated by her mysterious and attractive neighbor, Ridge. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there’s something about Sydney that Ridge can’t ignore, either. They soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one.

My Honest Opinion:
I absolutely love this story. The writing and the way it was told was so beautiful. Colleen Hoover makes beautiful stories. I cannot wait to read more by her. This was my first audio book. I am so glad I listened to it. I love the Maybe Someday song as well. I love how she put that into the story. It was just so amazing.
The characters really made the story beautiful. I just loved Sydney and Ridge. I instantly fell in love with both of their characters. It really shocked me when you find out about Ridge. I just wasnt expecting her to tell a story like that. But I mean its Colleen Hoover her stories really touch you in ways.
If you dont like drama in stories, I wouldnt pick this book up. This story is very dramatic. Its angsty, but the friendship of this story is just amazing. This is a very emotional read if anybody loves emotional books this is definately one to read. It just gives you all the feels. You should definately pic this up if you havent yet.
5+stars

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Review: In Real Life

In Real Life by Cory Doctorow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Publisher:

First Second

Publication date:

10/14/2014

Pages:

192

Summary:

Anda loves Coarsegold Online, the massively-multiplayer role playing game that she spends most of her free time on. It's a place where she can be a leader, a fighter, a hero. It's a place where she can meet people from all over the world, and make friends. Gaming is, for Anda, entirely a good thing.

But things become a lot more complicated when Anda befriends a gold farmer -- a poor Chinese kid whose avatar in the game illegally collects valuable objects and then sells them to players from developed countries with money to burn. This behavior is strictly against the rules in Coarsegold, but Anda soon comes to realize that questions of right and wrong are a lot less straightforward when a real person's real livelihood is at stake.

My Honest Opinion:
I loved this book. The cover I think is absolutely gorgeous and reflects the story really well. I read this book in 1 sitting and its very hard for me to do that. Since I have kids. This was just such a good story. It is a young adult graphic novel. But I enjoyed it so so much. I was not expecting to enjoy this story as much as I did. For graphic novel lovers. I would highly recommend this story. This would also be a great graphic novel for first time readers.
It was funny, the graphics were beautiful. It made me want to play along with CourseGoldOnline. This is definately a story to read.

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Review: Ms. Marvel, Vol. 2: Generation Why

Ms. Marvel, Vol. 2: Generation Why
by G. Willow Wilson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars






Summary:
Who is the Inventor, and what does he want with the all-new Ms. Marvel and all her friends? Maybe Wolverine can help! Kamala may be fan-girling out when her favorite (okay maybe Top Five) super hero shows up, but that won't stop her from protecting her hometown. Then, Kamala crosses paths with Inhumanity for the first time - by meeting the royal dog, Lockjaw! Every girl wants a puppy, but this one may be too much of a handful, even for a super hero with embiggening powers. But why is Lockjaw really with Kamala? As Ms. Marvel discovers more about her past, the Inventor continues to threaten her future. The fan-favorite, critically acclaimed, amazing new series continues as Kamala Khan proves why she's the best (and most adorable) new super hero there is!

My Honest Opinion:
This story was alot different than the first. To me it wasn't as enjoyable. But I still really liked it. The first one was all about who Ms. Marvel was and how she became Ms. Marvel. But the second delved into a deeper part of that story. Her stopping bad guys and such.
One of the things I really enjoyed about the volume, was Wolverine took a part in it. That was pretty awesome. I also like how we learn more about her life. It doesn't touch alot about her life being a Muslim but it seems to touch a piece of it in every volume. I enjoy that.
Another thing I like is the name Kamala its really different. No other book I have read has that name. So I really love that.
So I cannot wait til the next volume is out. To find out what Ms. Marvel will do next. Loving these graphic novels so far.


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Review: Alive

Alive by Chandler Baker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Publisher:

Disney Press

Publication date:

06/09/2015

Pages:

368

Summary:
Stella Cross's heart is poisoned. After years on the transplant waiting list, she's running out of hope that she'll ever see her eighteenth birthday. Then, miraculously, Stella receives the transplant she needs to survive.

Determined to embrace everything she came so close to losing, Stella throws herself into her new life. But her recovery is marred with strange side effects: Nightmares. Hallucinations. A recurring pain that flares every day at the exact same moment. Then Stella meets Levi Zin, the new boy on everyone's radar at her Seattle prep school. Stella has never felt more drawn to anyone in her life, and soon she and Levi can barely stand to be apart.

Stella is convinced that Levi is her soul mate. Why else would she literally ache for him when they are apart?

After all, the heart never lies...does it? 

My Honest Opinion:

So the beginning of this book started off really slow. It was good but not great. It was basically what you would think a heart transplant person would go through. Which was ok for me. I was thinking the whole time I would give this 3 stars because it wasn't perfect at first. Then when you get to the middle you are like oh wow, this picked up some. It started reeling you in. So it became a lot better of a story. But by the ending it started getting creepy. I ended up putting the book down one night because I am not a scary book person. So I had to pick it up again during the daytime. I wasn't expecting the creepiness of it at all. It took a crazy turn that I wasn't expecting. That is what made the book so much better. It was a really good story. I would recommend it because its not what your expecting out of a heart transplant story and that's what makes it different.
As for characters, the character of Stella Cross and Henry. Yes I was rooting for them. They were such great friends. So I wanted them to be together. They enjoyed so much of the same movies. It was great. Levi Zin didn't really care for him much. But he was a good character as far as he goes.
This was a great story that alot of young adult people will love. You should definitely give it a try.

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The List by Siobhan Vivian Review

The List

By Siobhan Vivian

Review

   

Publisher:

Scholastic, Inc.

Publication date:

03/25/2014

Pages: 336

Summary:

An intense look at the rules of high school attraction -- and the price that's paid for them.

It happens every year before homecoming -- the list is posted all over school. Two girls are picked from each grade. One is named the prettiest, one the ugliest. The girls who aren't picked are quickly forgotten. The girls who are become the center of attention, and each reacts differently to the experience.

With THE LIST, Siobhan Vivian deftly takes you into the lives of eight very different girls struggling with issues of identity, self-esteem, and the judgments of their peers. Prettiest or ugliest, once you're on the list, you'll never be the same.
My Honest Opinion:
So I really liked this book, although its not the best book. But I like the concept of it. Being about a list going out about whose the prettiest and whose the ugliest. And how those people become obsessed about their looks and even though they are pretty they still have problems. It was an interesting topic. Because thats all high school. High school is all about whose popular. Who is going to sit at my lunch table, who looks pretty. Do I look ugly in this? Its focused alot on looks, which is a really bad thing. But its high school its a really hard time in a young kids life. This is a very hard topic to write about. This author wrote about it. Some things I agreed with her about and some I didnt. But I liked the story she told. Its a really good story, that was told really well. 
One of my favorite things about this story was how even the popular kids had problems, one of them was a skinny girl, wanted to be even skinnier to fit into a dress that wasnt her size. And she actually did that. It was a hard topic to approach. It was sad, but being a girl in highschool. You get made fun of for being fat, or TOO skinny. People judge you and its not right. I love how this author put in different aspects of high school. 
I do wish this story was ended differently. It was more of an abrupt ending. I had a few more question unanswered. But overall it was a decent read. 3 stars

More Than Him by Jay McLean Review

More Than Him

by Jay McLean

Review

  

ISBN-13:

9781505742503

Publisher:

CreateSpace Publishing

Publication date:

01/27/2014

Pages:

262

Summary:

Please note that this is the third book in the series and should not be read prior to reading the first two.

More Than This
More Than Her

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us." - Marianne Williamson

We live in a world of darkness and shadows,
where monsters hide and aim to ruin.
And they did.
They ruined us and turned our dreams into nightmares.
But now we're back.
And we're fighting.
Not just for us, or for each other, but for our light.
My Honest Opinion:
This story is just so amazing. I say that about alot of books. But I love Jay McLean's writing. She is a phenomenal writer. This story is no exception.
This is the ending of Logan and Amanda's story. I can't believe their story is over. Its so sad. But the ending just left me overwhelmed. I just love these 2 characters so much. Its going to be hard to read the next book. But I said that about Jake and Mikayla's story. These 2 characters were just so great. They had a heart wrenching story. Ups and Downs. Like every couple. But this story was different. These 2 people go through alot together and apart. It just overwhelms you.
Let me just say, from Jay McLean fans I was warned about chapter 10 in this story. I was beyond intrigued. Chapter 10 in this story will make you bawl like a baby. Not happy crying but sad ugly crying. So please get tissues when you approach chapter 10. Its just so sad. So heartbreaking. But its just a must read, when your this involved with Logan's character.
This picture sums up the whole book.
 This picture sums up the whole More Than series.

I just love everything about this series. If you haven't read it or started a Jay McLean book. You MUST GO NOW and do that. 5+stars.
Jay McLean Books I Have Read:
 
Jay McLean Books I Need To Read:

Ms. Marvel No Normal by Wilson and Alphona

Ms. Marvel

No Normal 

By: G. Willow Wilson

Illustrations By: Adrian Alphona

Review

 

Publisher:

Marvel

Publication date:

10/28/2014

Series:

Ms. Marvel: Kamala Khan Series, #1

Pages:

120
Summary:
Marvel Comics presents the all-new Ms. Marvel, the groundbreaking heroine that has become an international sensation! Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City - until she is suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the all-new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the Marvel Universe by storm! As Kamala discovers the dangers of her newfound powers, she unlocks a secret behind them as well. Is Kamala ready to wield these immense new gifts? Or will the weight of the legacy before her be too much to handle? Kamala has no idea either. But she's comin' for you, New York! It's history in the making from acclaimed writer G. Willow Wilson (Air, Cairo) and beloved artist Adrian Alphona (Runaways)!
My Honest Opinion:
I really enjoyed this graphic novel. I love the graphics pretty much in all graphic novels. I just love how they put pictures in and it just consumes you while your reading it. This definately held my attention to where I couldn't put it down. I just wanted to keep reading it. But its really hard for me personally to read it without putting it down because I have kids. So, this was such a great story. This is the first volume. So I cannot wait to read the next volume to this. I literally have it sitting right next to me. To where I can start it immediately. 
Im not a person that talk about race alot. Because I think everybody is equal. But I like the fact that the person playing Ms. Marvel was a different race. Being a Muslim is probably hard. Especially a teenager. So I like how the incorporated that into the story. It makes the story all the more better in my mind. It gives you the advantage to know a little about Muslims. I love the whole story captured me and made me feel like I was there. This is just a great graphic novel everyone should read. 4 stars.