Revolution by Jennifer Donelly
My Rating 5/5
Description:BROOKLYN: Andi Alpers is on the edge. She’s angry at her father for leaving, angry at her mother for not being able to cope, and heartbroken by the loss of her younger brother, Truman. Rage and grief are destroying her. And she’s about to be expelled from Brooklyn Heights’ most prestigious private school when her father intervenes. Now Andi must accompany him to Paris for winter break. PARIS: Alexandrine Paradis lived over two centuries ago. She dreamed of making her mark on the Paris stage, but a fateful encounter with a doomed prince of France cast her in a tragic role she didn’t want—and couldn’t escape. Two girls, two centuries apart. One never knowing the other. But when Andi finds Alexandrine’s diary, she recognizes something in her words and is moved to the point of obsession. There’s comfort and distraction for Andi in the journal’s antique pages—until, on a midnight journey through the catacombs of Paris, Alexandrine’s words transcend paper and time, and the past becomes suddenly, terrifyingly present. Jennifer Donnelly, author of the award-winning novel A Northern Light, artfully weaves two girls’ stories into one unforgettable account of life, loss, and enduring love. Revolution spans centuries and vividly depicts the eternal struggles of the human heart.
My Review: Andi is depressed and giving up on life. Her anti depressants don't always keep the sadness away and when it comes crashing down on her she considers jumping off a building. Her mom has shut out the world and her dad left after it happened and Andi blames herself. Music is the only thing that seems to help her.She is super talented and music is her life but her Nobel Prize winning scientist of a dad does not understand. He discovers she is about to flunk out of her senior year at one of the most prestigious prep schools in Brooklyn. He comes back and admits her mom to a hospital and takes Andi to Paris with him. While in Paris her dad's friend G shows her a guitar that is 200 years old. She works on restoring it and then discovers that the key she has worn around her neck for the last 2 years fits the guitar case and the case contains more than a musical instrument. There is a diary that belonged to a girl named Alex that lived and played a minor role in the French Revolution. Andi becomes obsessed with the diary and also while in Paris she meets a guy named Virgil who actually understands music like she does. For the first time in 2 years she actually wants to get to know someone. She actually has the desire to get close to someone and feel happy. Something she has not really felt in years. Between getting to know this guy and discovering the contents of the diary all while getting her required thesis done she goes on an adventure of her own that brings the details of the revolution alive for her. This book has you hooked from the first chapter. Andi is so complex and mysterious even though the book is written in first person. The way the facts tie together in the end are a true amazement .You also get a history lesson on the French Revolution in a way that makes it not only memorable but enjoyable.I recommend this book. It will not disappoint.
clockwork prince
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Okay so for this review I am going to wrap 2 books into one. This storyline is so seamless that it could be just one big book anyways. okay so my rating 5/5 simply another amazing book by Cassandra Clare.
Description: City of Ashes-Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a friend. But the Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go -- especially her
handsome, infuriating, newfound brother,...
City of Glass- To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters -- never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight. As Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadow-hunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadow-hunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he's willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her new-found powers to help save the Glass City -- whatever the cost? Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the final installment of the New York Times bestselling trilogy The Mortal Instruments. The first in the series is City of Bones then The City of Ashes and the forth one which is coming out is called the City of Fallen Angels.
My Review: well these books are just as riveting as the first and if you thought the first book had you confused there are many more twists and turns in the next two. In the first book you really get to know the characters and a little of what they are like. In the next 2 you get to expand on that. Since Valentine is back and is after the next mortal instrument and Jace and his friends have no one to turn to. Except Luke. They really end up doing a lot on their own this go around. Simon gets sucked further into this new world than any could have ever imagined and you never know that it might just be for the best in the long run. Jace is still struggling with finding out the true identity of his father. The man who raised him is a psychopath and even though he has goals of ruling the world(what villain doesn't) Jace can't make himself fully hate him. Clary discovers she has powers that no other Shadowhunter has ever possessed and Jace my have gifts too thanks to Valentine. Alec is more confused than ever and Isabelle is still Isabelle but you really start questioning all the characters as to who can be trusted and who is going to turn on them out of fear of Valentine. These books are amazing and it is so hard to tell you all the great things about them without spoiling the surprises that await within the pages. I highly suggest that you add these books to your list of things to read. The 4th book releases on April 5 2011 it is called City of Fallen Angels but Cassandra Clare herself says that her new series directly ties into the mortal instruments series and that you should read Clockwork Angel before you read COFA because it will make it more fun and interesting. However she promises that they are completely stand alone series and that you will not be lost if you don't .
Happy reading!!
Description: City of Ashes-Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a friend. But the Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go -- especially her
handsome, infuriating, newfound brother,...
City of Glass- To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters -- never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight. As Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadow-hunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadow-hunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he's willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her new-found powers to help save the Glass City -- whatever the cost? Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the final installment of the New York Times bestselling trilogy The Mortal Instruments. The first in the series is City of Bones then The City of Ashes and the forth one which is coming out is called the City of Fallen Angels.
My Review: well these books are just as riveting as the first and if you thought the first book had you confused there are many more twists and turns in the next two. In the first book you really get to know the characters and a little of what they are like. In the next 2 you get to expand on that. Since Valentine is back and is after the next mortal instrument and Jace and his friends have no one to turn to. Except Luke. They really end up doing a lot on their own this go around. Simon gets sucked further into this new world than any could have ever imagined and you never know that it might just be for the best in the long run. Jace is still struggling with finding out the true identity of his father. The man who raised him is a psychopath and even though he has goals of ruling the world(what villain doesn't) Jace can't make himself fully hate him. Clary discovers she has powers that no other Shadowhunter has ever possessed and Jace my have gifts too thanks to Valentine. Alec is more confused than ever and Isabelle is still Isabelle but you really start questioning all the characters as to who can be trusted and who is going to turn on them out of fear of Valentine. These books are amazing and it is so hard to tell you all the great things about them without spoiling the surprises that await within the pages. I highly suggest that you add these books to your list of things to read. The 4th book releases on April 5 2011 it is called City of Fallen Angels but Cassandra Clare herself says that her new series directly ties into the mortal instruments series and that you should read Clockwork Angel before you read COFA because it will make it more fun and interesting. However she promises that they are completely stand alone series and that you will not be lost if you don't .
Happy reading!!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Rating:5/5
Description:When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder. Much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with odd markings. This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons-and keeping the odd werewolves and vampires in line. It's also her first meeting with gorgeous, golden-haired Jace. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in an ordinary mundane like Clary? And how did she suddenly get the sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know. . .
My Review:. This book was a great book. I have heard many great things about the series so I said "what the hey" and gave it a shot. This book really kept me entertained. I spent a least one night going just one more chapter and reading for 3-4 more chapters. The mystery keeps you guessing about what is really happening and you really have to look at some of the characters more than once .do you trust them? Clary is the protagonist and she is strong and independent, Jace is more mysterious than Clary's mom who has disappeared causing Clary to now realizes she knows nothing about her mom or her own life.Clary finds herself falling for this mysterious boy. She even drags her best friend Simon into the danger know if anything happens to him she will blame herself forever. This is not a book that I would miss and I can not wait to see what the next installment of the series has in store. This is now one of my favorite books even though I don't know what happens next because you know with all of that action and mystery that it ended in kind of a cliffhanger with plenty of unanswered questions. Once you get started you will not be able to stop. It has the paranormal theme to it, you know vampires, werewolves, demons, warlocks and fey too. I highly recommend it so get your hands on it and get started. There are 4 books to the series right now and at least 1 more planned.
City of Bones
City of Ashes
City Of Glass
City of Fallen Angels
Description:When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder. Much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with odd markings. This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons-and keeping the odd werewolves and vampires in line. It's also her first meeting with gorgeous, golden-haired Jace. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in an ordinary mundane like Clary? And how did she suddenly get the sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know. . .
My Review:. This book was a great book. I have heard many great things about the series so I said "what the hey" and gave it a shot. This book really kept me entertained. I spent a least one night going just one more chapter and reading for 3-4 more chapters. The mystery keeps you guessing about what is really happening and you really have to look at some of the characters more than once .do you trust them? Clary is the protagonist and she is strong and independent, Jace is more mysterious than Clary's mom who has disappeared causing Clary to now realizes she knows nothing about her mom or her own life.Clary finds herself falling for this mysterious boy. She even drags her best friend Simon into the danger know if anything happens to him she will blame herself forever. This is not a book that I would miss and I can not wait to see what the next installment of the series has in store. This is now one of my favorite books even though I don't know what happens next because you know with all of that action and mystery that it ended in kind of a cliffhanger with plenty of unanswered questions. Once you get started you will not be able to stop. It has the paranormal theme to it, you know vampires, werewolves, demons, warlocks and fey too. I highly recommend it so get your hands on it and get started. There are 4 books to the series right now and at least 1 more planned.
City of Bones
City of Ashes
City Of Glass
City of Fallen Angels
Monday, March 7, 2011
The Iron King By Julie Kagawa
The Iron King By Julie Kagawa
My Rating 4.5/5
Description:Meghan Chase has a secret destiny—one she could never have imagined…
Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six.
She has never quite fit in at school…or at home.
When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change.
But she could never have guessed the truth—that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war.
Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face…and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart.
My Review: This is a book that has been on my TBR list for more than a year. I finally gave it time and got my hands on it. This book starts out very intriguing. Meagan is an oddball at school and has never fit in. Her father disappeared years ago mysteriously while taking her to the park. No trace and that has haunted her ever since. Her mom is an artist and her stepdad is boring and often seems like she has forgotten that she exists.Her 4 year old brother is the one who looks up to her. She chases the monsters from his closet and talks to his floppy bunny when no one else will. On her 16th birthday everything she knows or thought she knew changes and she is sent headfirst in to a world that she never knew existed. With her best friend Robbie as her guide she is plunged in to a place that she could possibly fit in. When she meets the prince of the unseelie court he is destined to kill her but there is something there in his touch.
I was glued to this book from the beginning. The action is nonstop and there are enemies and friends around every corner as well. Meagan is a girl in denial of her heritage and the end of this book left me ready to crack the next one. I recommend this book!! Great read well worth the time.
My Rating 4.5/5
Description:Meghan Chase has a secret destiny—one she could never have imagined…
Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six.
She has never quite fit in at school…or at home.
When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change.
But she could never have guessed the truth—that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war.
Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face…and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart.
My Review: This is a book that has been on my TBR list for more than a year. I finally gave it time and got my hands on it. This book starts out very intriguing. Meagan is an oddball at school and has never fit in. Her father disappeared years ago mysteriously while taking her to the park. No trace and that has haunted her ever since. Her mom is an artist and her stepdad is boring and often seems like she has forgotten that she exists.Her 4 year old brother is the one who looks up to her. She chases the monsters from his closet and talks to his floppy bunny when no one else will. On her 16th birthday everything she knows or thought she knew changes and she is sent headfirst in to a world that she never knew existed. With her best friend Robbie as her guide she is plunged in to a place that she could possibly fit in. When she meets the prince of the unseelie court he is destined to kill her but there is something there in his touch.
I was glued to this book from the beginning. The action is nonstop and there are enemies and friends around every corner as well. Meagan is a girl in denial of her heritage and the end of this book left me ready to crack the next one. I recommend this book!! Great read well worth the time.
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