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. 

BatGirl: Batgirl of Burnside

Batgirl:

Batgirl of Burnside

by Cameron Stewart

and Brenden Fletcher

Illui strations by 

Babs Tarr

Review

   

Summary:
Barbara Gordon is no stranger to dusting herself off when disaster strikes, so when a fire destroys everything she owns, she spots the opportunity for a new lease on life – and seizes it! Following the rest of Gotham City’s young adults to the hip border district of Burnside, Barbara sets about building an all-new Batgirl…and discovers new threats preying on her peers! As the new hero of Burnside, Batgirl gets started by facing twin sister assassins on motorcycles! 

My Honest Opinion:
The first part is called Are You in the Black Book? This is my first Graphic Novel. This is a bit cheesy. But overall I like cheesy stuff. I LOVE DC Comics. Batgirl is a pretty good series so far. Are you in the black book was a great start to this book for me. Its broken up into different books I guess or parts all in one book. So volume 1 the first part is pretty good. I liked the storyline. I LOVE the pictures. Very good illustrations to me. Overall a great start to this book.

The second story is called Bling Bling Thing.This one was a really good story in my opinion. I loved all the Glitter that "BatGirl" had on that costume. I love all the graphics of this novel. The illustrator did a really good job in my opinion. My favorite illustration was a full page of Batgirl in the glitter suit. It was just so beautiful. The writing is so cheesy but that is what makes it good. Because it is Batgirl. Batgirl is cheesy. I love it.

The next one I dont know what it is called. The page has all the heroic things that Batgirl has done. But I really liked this one. It was different than the first 2 and it ended completely different. I loved the ending of this one. The world thinking Batgirl is bad. I like that. So very great story overall.

The next one is called Batgirl Vs. Burnside. I was very intrigued by this title. This story ties into all the other stories. And concludes the graphic novel. Overall the story was ok. My favorite was the glittery batgirl. That part of the Bling Bling Thing series. It was the best one in my opinion. Would I ever read it again? Probably not. But it was interesting to go into that world. So I do recommend buying or reading graphic novels. Because I really liked the illustrations some of them were a bit cheesy. But they were still pretty good. 3 stars 

Nevermore by Kelly Creagh Review

Nevermore

by Kelly Creagh

Review

   

Publisher:

Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Publication date:

08/30/2011

Series:

Nevermore Series, #1

Summary:

At once an homage to one of America's greatest writers and a page-turning psychological mystery that is equal parts horror, humor, and romance, NEVERMORE is the story of Varen -- a Poe-fan and goth -- and Isobel -- a cheerleader and unlikely heroine. When a Lit. project pairs the two together, Isobel finds herself steadily swept into Varen's world, one that he has created in his notebook and in his mind, one where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life. Isobel slowly learns that dreams can be much more powerful than she'd ever expected, and that pain and despair come in all shades. As labels of "goth" and "cheerleader" fade away, she sees more in Varen than a tall, pale outcast, and a consuming romance is braced against the ever-clearer horror that the most terrifying realities are those within our own minds.

When Isobel has a single chance to rescue Varen from the shadows of his own nightmares, will she be able to save him -- and herself?

My Honest Opinion:

This review was really hard for me. I just completely fell in love with this story. These characters and this world was just so amazing. This book was just so thought provoking. I love the story line and the Edgar Allen Poe parts. I am not really a fantasy person. But this paranormal fantasy was just fantastic. I got so invested in this story. I just couldnt stop reading it. I am so glad this story is in a series and not a standalone. I need more of this world. So I am really looking forward into diving into the next book.

The characters of Varen and Isobel. You wouldnt think they would have feelings for each other. Because their characters are just so much different than each other. Isobel being head cheerleader and Varen being more gothic than anything. Their characters are just so different. But when they got paired for the project together. I didn't know how I would like them together. But their attraction grew on me. Their feelings for each other. It just became so emotional. I kept thinking when will they kiss. Because I love the romance in these stories. But it never came. The buildup was just so overwhelming. Of course they do kiss, but at the time its not important because its close to the end of the story and other things are happening that are more important. It was just a great story. So much detail went into this story. You really should invest your time into it. And just fall in love with it like I did. I cannot wait to continue on with this story. And see what happens with it. Because there was a bit of a cliffhanger in this one. I just need to know what happens to certain characters. 5+ stars. 

Currently Reading...

Currently Reading

So alot has been happening this month, thats why I haven't read as much. I can usually read like between 7-10 books a month. But not this month, I have completely finished 3 books so far. Im kind of upset with that number but I am reading as much as I can. 

School has started for both of my kids. My oldest is in 3rd grade. She does Gymnastics and is in PreComp dance this year as well. My youngest is in Prek. He starts his second year of football this year. So we have been extra busy. While they are at school I have been volunteering at their school. So I have been busy with that. So onto what I am currently reading right now.

I have started Allegiant the last book of the Divergent series. I am enjoying it, but I am not reading it very fast. Im going to talk to much about this. I will when I finish the book. This is a pretty hefty book, so I am taking my time on this story. 

I am also reading More Than Him by Jay McLean on my Kindle App. This is the 3rd book in the More Than series. I really love this series. It is so so good. Logans story is a bit sad, But its really enjoyable. I cannot get enough of Jay's writing. If you haven't read her books. You should go do it. 

Next I am reading Nevermore by Kelly Creagh. I really love this story. Its different. I dont normally read fantasy but this is a different type of fantasy and its really enjoyable. Its a hefty book. But its so so good. Hopefully I will be done with this next. And have a review up soon. 

Last but not least I am reading my first Graphic Novel. I am so excited to get my hands on a graphic novel. The book I chose is BatGirl. Batgirl of Burnside by Cameren Stewart and Brendan Fletcher. Its a bit cheesy but its a fun story in my opinion. I am going to be breaking it down into different parts because there is alot of different stories inside this one novel.