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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The cover of this book is what initially drew my attention. After all, it's shiny, has bold coloring, and has a non symmetrical design, what more could you want? As for the story, I wasn't a fan for the first 50 pages or so, but very shortly after hitting that mark I became obsessed with the story. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Author: Haruki Murakami</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19px;">Tsukuru Tazaki had four best friends at school. By chance all of their names contained a colour. The two boys were called Akamatsu, meaning ‘red pine', and Oumi, ‘blue sea', while the girls' names were Shirane, ‘white root', and Kurono, ‘black field'. Tazaki was the only last name with no colour in it.</span><br style="color: #181818; line-height: 19px;" /><br style="color: #181818; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19px;">One day Tsukuru Tazaki’s friends announced that they didn’t want to see him, or talk to him, ever again.</span><br style="color: #181818; line-height: 19px;" /><br style="color: #181818; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19px;">Since that day Tsukuru has been floating through life, unable to form intimate connections with anyone. But then he meets Sara, who tells him that the time has come to find out what happened all those years ago.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ok, so this book was absolutely amazing and I'm no doubt going to go ahead and call it the best read of 2014. Let's just start with the book design. It's unique, but an awesome unique! The size is a little smaller than your normal sized book, the colors are elegant, and when you remove the dust jacket it's a map!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm sure you've heard of Colorless, it was highly, highly discussed by both book bloggers and just about every other type media you can imagine. In Japan alone, it sold over 1 million copies just one month after publication. As for me, I love all things Japan. So, I was super excited about reading this book and I remember putting this book on my TBR list, but it never seemed to get purchased. However, I was fortunate enough to have the book jump out at me when I was browsing my local Barnes & Noble bookstore. I cracked open the book, read the first page, and decided that I HAD TO HAVE IT!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There were so many parts of this story that I could relate to that it was almost like Tsukuru was a personification of myself. In fact, this was the first book that ever made me want to highlight - physically.. with a highlighter - specific passages and quotes. The way Haruki Murakami tells this story is absolutely captivating. It's both elegant and simplistic, but so effortlessly done that you can't help but devour this book. Now, I had never read any of Murakami's previous works, but he quickly became a favorite author of mine and I plan on reading more of his publications very soon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As for the plot, I believe the GoodReads summary does a well enough job, so I won't be elaborating any further. However, I just want to make it clear that this book was hyped for a reason. Usually, I tend to avoid books that are overhyped, simply because they typically don't live up to my expectations. Colorless not only lived up to, but surpassed my expectations in every way possible. Needless to say, I wanted to reread it as soon as I turned the last page, but I'm saving it for another day. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642785657929007542.post-25154138286198694972014-11-27T11:45:00.003-05:002014-11-27T11:47:16.827-05:00I'll Give You the Sun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Author: Jandy Nelson</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A brilliant, luminous story of first love, family, loss, and betrayal for fans of John Green, David Levithan, and Rainbow Rowell </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Jude and her twin brother, Noah, are incredibly close. At thirteen, isolated Noah draws constantly and is falling in love with the charismatic boy next door, while daredevil Jude cliff-dives and wears red-red lipstick and does the talking for both of them. But three years later, Jude and Noah are barely speaking. Something has happened to wreck the twins in different and dramatic ways . . . until Jude meets a cocky, broken, beautiful boy, as well as someone else—an even more unpredictable new force in her life. The early years are Noah's story to tell. The later years are Jude's. What the twins don't realize is that they each have only half the story, and if they could just find their way back to one another, they’d have a chance to remake their world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This radiant novel from the acclaimed, award-winning author of <i>The Sky Is Everywhere</i> will leave you breathless and teary and laughing—often all at once.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I’ll Give You the Sun wasn’t only a contemporary, but almost a mystery novel as well. The reason I say this is because as you progress through the story, you gain more clues as to why Jude and Noah’s relationship fell apart, as well as some shocking truths that escalated that separation. Also, on top of this being an extremely awesome story, Nelson tackles a few modern issues such as sexual identity; coping with death and grief; personal discovery and growth; and of course, love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This story was unique in it’s telling, because the chapters are told from not only alternating points of view, but also from different periods in time. For instance, one chapter might be coming from a 12 year old Noah, while the next will be told from a 16 year old Jude. However, the way she blended Jude and Noah’s story together seemed almost effortlessly done, since the story progressed very fluidly. Needless to say, this method of storytelling was very interesting, because to progress further into the book, you had to delve deeper into the past. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As for the characters, I would probably say that Noah was my favorite. Although, I loved reading Jude’s journey as she rediscovered/reclaimed her former self, Noah and I could relate on so many different levels. As for Noah, he is not your typical child, he’s creative, funny, introverted, passionate, and a bit of an evil genius. Jude on the other hand, is bold, creative, superstitious, emotional, and extremely caring. Another one of my favorite characters was the grandmother, despite most of her appearances being in ghostly form. There’s no way you couldn’t like the grandmother, she had such an influential part in Jude’s life and the “Bible” she was infamously known for, was simply hilarious! The dad on the other hand was pretty terrible. I couldn’t believe some of the comments he made to his sonand I lost all respect for him when he fell apart when his children needed him most. Although, he does get a little redemption towards the end :). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I highly recommend this book to all my readers. It was one of the most touching and unique stories I’ve read all year. The connection between Jude and Noah, as well as both their journeys of self discovery are truly what make this book memorable. It’s so much more than just a contemporary novel and it will quickly become one of your favorites. Also, you can’t help but smile when you learn where the title comes from because it was so... moving.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642785657929007542.post-27359628876616326532014-11-21T16:30:00.002-05:002014-11-21T16:52:46.408-05:00Girl On a Wire:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rating: 4.5 Stars</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Author: Gwenda Bond</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="elementTwo" id="freeText3908334331525667923" style="color: #181818; line-height: 19px;">A ballerina, twirling on a wire high above the crowd. Horses, prancing like salsa dancers. Trapeze artists, flying like somersaulting falcons. And magic crackling through the air. Welcome to the Cirque American!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="elementTwo" style="color: #181818; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="elementTwo" style="color: #181818; line-height: 19px;">Sixteen-year-old Jules Maroni’s dream is to follow in her father’s footsteps as a high-wire walker. When her family is offered a prestigious role in the new Cirque American, it seems that Jules and the Amazing Maronis will finally get the spotlight they deserve. But the presence of the Flying Garcias may derail her plans. For decades, the two rival families have avoided each other as sworn enemies.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="elementTwo" style="color: #181818; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="elementTwo" style="color: #181818; line-height: 19px;">Jules ignores the drama and focuses on the wire, skyrocketing to fame as the girl in a red tutu who dances across the wire at death-defying heights. But when she discovers a peacock feather—an infamous object of bad luck—planted on her costume, Jules nearly loses her footing. She has no choice but to seek help from the unlikeliest of people: Remy Garcia, son of the Garcia clan matriarch and the best trapeze artist in the Cirque.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="elementTwo" style="color: #181818; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="elementTwo" style="color: #181818; line-height: 19px;">As more mysterious talismans believed to possess unlucky magic appear, Jules and Remy unite to find the culprit. And if they don’t figure out what’s going on soon, Jules may be the first Maroni to do the unthinkable: fall.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19px;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This story is truly a modern day Romeo and Juliet retelling at its finest. This becomes even more apparent when you learn the true names of Remy and Jules later on in the book. Also strikingly similar to Shakespeare's cast of Montagues and Capulets, the Maronis and Garcias both possess a history of hating each other. However, the reason behind this hated remains a mystery for most of the book. Although you're given bits a pieces from different family members, you won't get the full story until it's forced out of the Grandmother, <i>who is completely awesome by the way</i>. The way Gwenda told the story not only kept me interested, but completely hooked me, so that I couldn't put the book down. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The setting of the story is forever changing, since the Maronis and Garcias are members of a traveling circus. <i>How awesome is that?</i> Honestly, this story is packed with a ton of circus lore and it was SO GREAT! Without going into too much detail, Jules makes a decision to better her family's financial situation, but at a cost of forcing them to cooperate with the Garcia's. Now as if that fact alone wasn't enough, just as in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the attraction between Remy Garcia and Jules Maroni is almost palpable. They fall in love and struggle to keep it a secret. This becomes increasingly more difficult as a mystery killer attempts to throw Jules, who is a tightrope walker, off her balance. What's so unique is that the mystery murder uses "mystical" possessions that date back to when the feud of family originally began. Now, it's left for the reader to decided if these objects are inherently magical or if it's the superstitions that give them strength. As for the mystery killer, can you figure out who it is before the story ends? I couldn't. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642785657929007542.post-85837579139060421562014-11-19T00:05:00.000-05:002014-11-19T00:05:14.124-05:00Stacking the Shelves (6):<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know it's been a while.. I apologize, but school has been a priority and it will continue to be until around May of 2015. ANYWAYS, as the title of this post says.. IT'S OCTOBER, which is exciting for me for so many reasons! For starters, I love halloween, I love how the weather transitions from summer to fall, I love how the leaves change color, and yeah.. this time of year is amazing.<br />
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SOO, to try and get back into reading, I'm going to make a list of some of the books I plan to finish this month. Now of course since it's October, these books are going to be primarily magically themed. Let's begin:<br />
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1. <b>The Book of Life - Deborah Harkness </b><br />
<i>I read the first two books of the All Souls trilogy last year and I've been wanting to get my hands on the third for a while. However, I have this thing about not reading books that are over hyped. Now don't get me wrong, Deborah Harkness's books are pretty awesome, but I wanted to wait until all the hype faded away.. maybe I'm weird, but yeah. Anyways, with Halloween approaching, I think it's time I finally time I see how this trilogy ends. I'm super excited :D</i><br />
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2. <b>Girl on a Wire - Gwenda Bond</b><br />
<i>As far as I know this book doesn't contain magic, per se, but the cover was too appealing for me to not pick this book up. Plus, I think Girl on a Wire reminds me of The Night Circus, which is one of my most FAVORITE books ever, so reading this was a must. So far, I've really enjoyed what I've read and look forward to seeing how it ends :). </i><br />
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3. <b>Family Magic - Patti Larsen </b><br />
<i>Not sure if I will be able to make it this far down the list, but if I do, well then this is the book I will be reading. I know nothing about this book besides what the summary gives me. However, I'm a little scared of books that sound cliche, but since the GoodReads rating isn't too bad, I'll give it a try and let you guys know how it goes. </i><br />
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<i>1. A Discovery of Witches - Deborah Harkness </i><br />
<i>2. The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern </i><br />
<i>3. The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Author: Benedict Carey</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In the tradition of The Power of Habit and Thinking, Fast
and Slow comes a practical, playful, and endlessly fascinating guide to what we
really know about learning and memory today—and how we can apply it to our own
lives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">From an early age, it is drilled into our heads: Laziness,
distraction, and ignorance are the enemies of success. We’re told that learning
is all self-discipline, that we must confine ourselves to designated study
areas, turn off the music, and maintain a strict ritual if we want to ace that
test, memorize that presentation, or nail that piano recital.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">But what if almost everything we were told about learning
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">And what if there was a way to achieve more with less
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In How We Learn, award-winning science reporter Benedict
Carey sifts through decades of education research and landmark studies to
uncover the truth about how our brains absorb and retain information. What he
discovers is that, from the moment we are born, we are all learning quickly,
efficiently, and automatically; but in our zeal to systematize the process we
have ignored valuable, naturally enjoyable learning tools like forgetting,
sleeping, and daydreaming. Is a dedicated desk in a quiet room really the best
way to study? Can altering your routine improve your memory? Are there times
when distraction is good? Is ignorance always bad? Is repetition necessary?
Carey’s search for answers to these questions yields cunning strategies that
make learning more a part of our everyday lives—and less of a chore.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">By road testing many of the counterintuitive techniques
described in this book, Carey shows how we can flex the neural muscles that
make deep learning possible. Along the way he reveals why teachers should give
final exams on the first day of class, why it’s wise to interleave subjects and
concepts when learning any new skill, and when it’s smarter to stay up late
prepping for that presentation than to rise early for one last cram session.
And if this requires some suspension of disbelief, that’s because the research
defies everything we’ve been told, throughout our lives, about how best to
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The brain is not like a muscle, at least not in any
straightforward sense. It is something else altogether, sensitive to mood, to
timing, to circadian rhythms, as well as to location and environment. It
doesn’t take orders well, to put it mildly. If the brain is a learning machine,
Benedict Carey asserts, then it is an eccentric one. In How We Learn, he shows
us how to exploit its quirks to our advantage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">To be honest, I've been looking for a book like this for a
while. Not too long ago, I started reading “Thinking Fast and Slow”, but it
couldn’t hold my attention long enough for me to finish it. I’ll admit, there
were spots in this book that were a bit dry, but overall it was packed full of
knowledge that was truly interesting. For instance, I really like how the
author included a few brain teasers, as well as some truly bizarre brain
experiments (splitting the brain, removing the hippocampus, etc…). By the way,
I felt absolutely horrible for the poor guy with no hippocampus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not sure what a hippocampus is? Read this
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">One thing I really liked about this book, was the fact
that it affirmed notations I’ve often thought true, but were unable to
scientifically backup, as well as supported advice I’ve heard throughout the
years. For instance, there really is a science behind taking a break when
you’re stumped on a problem, instead of attempting to just power through. Also,
who would have known that forgetting is actually helpful? It turns out, that
forgetting is the brains way of employing a spam filter, which allows the most
important or relevanant information to stay available. Also interesting was the
“Forget to Learn” theory, which basically stated that when information is
stored, it’s never truly lost, but simply governed by the strength of the
storage and retrieval ability that’s linked with that specific memory. Even
more interesting, if not partially embarrassing, were the moments that I’ve
personally experienced. For example, the false sense of fluency and/or
misplaced confidence when prepping for a test, only to realize on test day that
you don’t know half as much as you thought you did.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">One thing that really stands out about this book, is the
simple fact that it was written to be applicable to daily life. Unlike other
books I’ve read, which were jammed with scientific terminology and theory, “How
We Learn” was written for the everyday reader. This book provides you with tips
to help you with studying and recall, which actually go against what we hear
today. For instance, take the nap, study with music, and change up your study
location/time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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majority of the book was about recall, which isn't exactly learning.. plus it
took me many start-and-go sessions to finish it. However, it's worth it, start
reading :).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and will be looking for a hardcopy in the near future. As for all my readers, I
highly, highly, suggest purchasing a copy of this book. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">How We Learn: I picked up a virtual copy of How We Learn from NetGalley a while back and so far it's been really interesting. Many of the brain operations and experiments discussed are throughly shocking. Also, it's never a bad idea to learn some tips of increasing memory retention, which this book is all about! </span></div>
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I was browsing one of my local bookstores and these two books just seemed to call out to me. Abarat didn't even have a dust jacket, it was just a blue cover, but I couldn't resist picking it up. also, Savvy put me into a very nostalgic mood. Perhaps it was the silver Newbery honor book symbol that reminded me of my childhood AR reading times, or the awesome looking cover art, but either way I just had to have it. </div>
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Firstly, school is starting the 20th of August, so I'm really anxious about finishing off my college career.<br />
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Secondly, I'm in the process of moving (very late at that) from my old apartment, to my newer one. This has been made even more stressful due to the fact that the staff hasn't answered my phone calls for FIVE DAYS IN A ROW! Needless to say, I'm not happy.<br />
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Lastly, I recently got a new kitten and I'm going to spend what little bit of time I have left (class, homework, meetings, reports, etc...) with him. Try to handle all this cuteness:<br />
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The second book in Kim Harrison's "The Hollows" series entitled The Good, The Bad, and the Undead did not disappoint! The book continues right where the first left off, except now Rachel and Ivy are both owners and full time runners for their business Vampiric Charms. If you haven't read book one, well firstly you should, and secondly, a runner is someone who tracks down/arrests wanted criminals - not unlike Dog the Bounty Hunter. Anyways, just like every new business, Rachel and Ivy are having a difficult time establishing their name. However, much of the struggle falls into Rachel's lap, since Ivy is a well known and talented runner.<br />
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Speaking of Ivy, something major happens to her and it was heart wrenching to read. Obviously I can't tell you what is was, but needless to say, I didn't expect such a powerful, independent, and strong-willed character to be victimized. Furthermore, the first book underscores Ivy's struggle with accepting who she really is, but that struggle is intensified to the extreme in book two.<br />
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I was very skeptical about starting Dead Witch Walking after first viewing the cover - Yes, I do judge books by their covers. However, after seeing that over 71,000 people gave the book a combined rating of over 4 stars I decided to give it a shot.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's been a little while since my last Stacking the Shelves post, because I had SO many books to read. However, this week I'm going to share the books I've purchased and/or received since then! Anyways, Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by <a href="http://www.tyngasreviews.com/">Tynga's Reviews</a> where book bloggers share what we've recently added to our physical and/or virtual shelves! So lets get started, shall we?</span></div>
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I went into reading We Were Liars pretty much blind, since all I knew was that it was a contemporary and about a group of kids. Throughout the book, what I <u><i>thought</i></u> the story was about changed not once, not twice, but THREE times. I'll try to explain what I mean without giving away too much:<br />
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At <span style="font-size: large;">first</span> I believed the story was about the narrators's childhood. Since most of the content was memories and her experiences on their private island. For this reason, I was disinterested in the first 30-40% of the book. <span style="font-size: large;">Yet, as I continued reading</span>, the story changed into a manipulation game and power struggle between family members. My interest level spiked. <span style="font-size: large;">Then</span>, the final part of the book blew me out of the water and became something I didn't expect entirely!<br />
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One thing I found unique was the narrator's use of graphic metaphors. For this reason, the opening of this story was a bit of a shocker. Even more so shocking, is that she doesn't give you any indication it's a metaphor until you keep reading and realize not to take it literal. Here's what I mean:<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That June, summer fifteen, Dad announced he was leaving… My father put a last suitcase into the backseat of the Mercedes… Then he pulled out a handgun and shot me in the chest. I was standing on the lawn and I fell. The bullet hole opened wide and my heart rolled out of my rib cage and down into a flower bed. Blood gushed rhythmically from my open wood,</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">then from my eyes,</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">my ears,</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">my mouth. </span></blockquote>
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Yeah... upon first reading this, my jaw dropped. Oh and by the way, metaphors not unlike the one above, are selectively placed throughout the whole of the story.<br />
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Another detail unique to the narrator is the incorporation of fairy tales, which help to illustrate current situations and foreshadow future ones. The first few tellings I took lightly, but by the third or so I started to read further into the lines and decrypt what she truly meant. It was fun to say the least.<br />
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As I said earlier, the ending of the book was mind blowing! It had me questioning SO many things. Who/what are the group of Liars? Why didn't they plan their actions logically? Is this even a contemporary? Seriously, read this book, but go into it blind or without knowing anymore than what I've written above.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Author: Courtney C. Stevens</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When Bodee Lennox, the quiet and awkward boy next door, comes to live with the Littrells, Alexi discovers an unlikely friend in "the Kool-Aid Kid," who has secrets of his own. As they lean on each other for support, Alexi gives him the strength to deal with his past, and Bodee helps her find the courage to finally face the truth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A searing, poignant book, Faking Normal is the extraordinary debut novel from an exciting new author-Courtney C. Stevens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I enjoyed reading Faking Normal, but I was very, very frustrated with the main character, Alexi. Throughout the whole of the book she was constantly berating herself for not saying “NO” when she was </span>statutorily <span style="font-family: inherit;">raped. Yet, throughout the whole of the book "Lex" is constantly refusing to stop any sort of contact or situation that her mind tells her to. So, what you have is a girl who’s mutalating herself for keeping silent and regretting her past decisions, while also continuing to make those same decisions in the present. Maybe this is what people who’ve gone through a situation like Lex’s experience, but as a reader I was extremely frustrated. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A large part of Lex’s struggle is that she cannot determine <span style="text-decoration: underline;">why</span> she’s so passive and lacks voice. This mystery is a good 2/3’s portion of the book and the underlying reasons are <span style="text-decoration: underline;">extremely week</span> in my opinion. For instance, she’s plagued by a memory of seeing a naked boy, who was at the time the same age as she was… ~6 years old. I’m sorry, but children see each other naked when they’re little, they are innocently indifferent, and it’s not something that should haunt her for 10+ years. There were just so many instances in the book that made me want to turn against the victim and I had to almost constantly remind myself not to do so. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All in all, the book sends out a very good message to those applicable, which is to find your voice, don’t blame yourself, and speak up. Yet, the build up and foundation of the story is extremely weak and very predictable at times. However, the author’s letter, as well as her video on Amazon, clearly express how passionate she is about getting her message out. For that, she’s earned my respect. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642785657929007542.post-10230777749036199572014-07-23T10:36:00.002-04:002014-07-23T10:42:44.756-04:00A Few Books I Love to RereadI was looking at my shelf this morning and thought "how many of those have I actually reread?" Personally I don't reread often, so if I do reread a book, I consider it to be a definite favorite. After all, there's a lot of time invested in reading a book, so if I want to read it again it must be amazing, right?? Anyways, here are some of the books that I've reread and absolutely love: <br />
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BOOK! The story is nothing like I've read before, the setting is so alive, and the writing is extremely elegant. I honestly, don't think I've ever read a book and praised the author's writing style. Every time I open this book I feel as if I can truly see, and smell Le Cirque des Reves - The Circus of Dreams. </div>
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This might honestly be one of the first series I've ever reread. Although, part of the reason was because by the time Brinsingr and Inheritance were published, a two year time span had passed and I'd forgotten much of Eragon and Eldest. However, the second time I reread these books was purely because I missed them and wanted to step back into the world of Elves and Dragon Riders. As a side note, I've read that Christopher Paolini is writing a fifth book that follows Angel the herbalist, but it could just be gossip. </div>
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I love this series and plan to reread it alongside a few other bloggers in a couple months. </div>
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show; she has to stay in Los Angeles. She knows that Neal will be upset with
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hmm.. I'm not really sure where to start with this one. I guess I could say I liked the book, but it might be the least favorite of my Rainbow Rowell collection - right behind Attachments. Speaking of Attachments, Landline definitely shared some similarities. For instance, Neal was very reminiscent of Lincoln and likewise with Georgie and Beth. Furthermore, the two stories seem to be paced similarly by progressing rather slowly at first and then sucking you in later. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Don't get me wrong, after all I’m giving Landline a 4 star rating, but the story seemed a bit slow and I got a little tired of hearing Georgie ramble about Neal. I feel like that sentence is wrong since the Neal situation is a major plot theme, but yeah.. Sometimes it just got a little too "Neal, Neal, Neal..." for me. Also, I had a problem with the way the ending didn’t address the show, which was a huge part of the book. I really wanted to know if became a success and if Georgie and Seth made it big.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now that the major negatives are out of the way, let me address some of the things I enjoyed. For starters, I love the way Rainbow Rowell writes and the way she tells a story. I don't really know how to describe it, but it always feels so... Warm? It's like sitting in front of a fireplace, while reading in a big comfy chair. Is that weird? If so, then let me adjust my sentence and say that her writing style is warm and comforting. Regardless, I liked the majority of characters in landline, but there were two that didn't seem developed enough. The two children, Alice and Noomie, came across as something that didn't quite fit or were perhaps misplaced. Maybe I was just thrown by Noomie's insistence on being a green kitty and her meowing habit that was never addressed, or maybe they just didn't get mentioned enough for me to like them. Whatever the reason, I feel that they didn't fit. The rest of the characters I enjoyed. For example, I liked Seth's personality, Scotty's humor, Neal's straightforwardness, Georgie's wit, the mother's flamboyant sexuality, and Heather's playful humor. Additionally I really enjoyed the crazy situations Georgie finds herself in. For those who haven't read Landline yet, you can look forward to a weird, but touching pug, dryer incident; a hellacious trip to Omaha; and of course a magic phone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fifteen-year-old Jason has fallen upon bad times—his mother has died and his father has succumbed to mental illness. As he tries to hold his crazy father and their crumbling home together, Jason relies on a host of imaginary friends for guidance as he stumbles along trying not to draw attention to his father’s deteriorating condition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Both heartbreaking and funny, <i>Crazy</i> lives up to the intense and compelling characters Han Nolan is praised for. As Jason himself teeters on the edge of insanity, Nolan uncovers the clever coping system he develops for himself and throws him a lifeline in the guise of friendship.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I read “It’s Kind of a Funny Story: by Ned Vizzini not to long ago and really enjoyed it. So, recently I’ve been trying to find something that was remotely similar, which is where Crazy by Han Nolan comes in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For starters, I loved how the author puts you into the story on the very first page. Here’s an excerpt: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Ever since the fifth grade, I’ve had this imaginary audience in my head who follow me around and watch me like I’m the star in a movie. I talk to them, and yeah, they talk to me…. So now <i>you’re</i> here.”</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It doesn’t stop there. The author continues to include the reader by even allowing the separate personalities in Jason’s head to address the reader. Of these personalities there are: Crazy Glue, Laugh Track, Aunt Bee, Sexy Lady, and FBG (Fat bald guy) with a mustache. Each of these personalities serves there own separate purpose. For instance, Aunt Bee is kind and compassionate, Sexy Lady is a self esteem booster, FBG with a mustache seems the be the realist, Laugh Track is an attempt to make light of a touch situation, and Crazy Glue is the childish/negative part of his mind. Here’s an except from Sexy Lady:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"SEXY LADY: Come on over here, You, and sit next to me. Make yourself comfortable. Don’t worry if you’re a little confused. Jason will explain everything. He narrates his life as he goes along.”</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This interaction between the story and the reader continues throughout the whole of the book. Sometimes the personalities explain Jason’s past and sometimes they have to convince Jason to tell the You in his mind about his past. It’s a highly unique and fun reading experience and it’s weird to say, but I actually missed the “cast” at the end of the book. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Throughout the story, Jason has to confront the feelings of losing his mother, care for his insane father, and question his own sanity. I became super frustrated by how Jason took to caring for his father all by himself and I really just wanted to shake his father back into reality. The man is so far gone that at one point in Jason’s childhood he tried to literally bury him alive to protect him from the furries (a mythological Greek enemy). However, it was really touching to read the friendship and witness the support system Jason developed after being alone for so long. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Maybe it’s just me, but I found this book to be extremely relatable. I feel like my mind is constantly crammed with thoughts, questions, concerns, etc…. I’ve been told numerous times that I overanalyze situations and read too far into other peoples comments, but maybe that’s just me? I mean honestly who doesn’t question their sanity at some point in time. Who doesn’t have that little negative voice in their head calling them crazy or affirming their worst fears, not unlike Crazy Glue? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"FBG with a mustache: Jason likes to keep his mind busy because he’s afraid of mental silences. Disturbing thoughts lurk just beneath the surface and he knows it. Keep up the mental chatter, my boy.” </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All in all, I really loved this book. The reading experience was extremely unique, fun, and refreshing; and the story was insanely good (pun intended)! Seriously, go read this now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Time for my second Stacking the Shelves post and this time I have SOOO many books that I might not have a STS post next week, but who knows? Anyways, <span style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by </span><span style="border: 0px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.tyngasreviews.com/" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(187, 187, 187); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Tynga's Reviews</a><span style="border: 0px; line-height: 23px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> where book bloggers share what we've recently added to our physical and/or virtual shelves! So lets get started, shall we?</span></span></span><br />
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<li>Landline: Rainbow Rowell </li>
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<li>Crazy: Han Nolan</li>
<li>Ruin and Rising: Leigh Bardugo</li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642785657929007542.post-66425894939400646462014-07-09T15:39:00.000-04:002014-07-21T00:12:35.451-04:00Author Interview: Erin Eveland<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm really excited to bring you an
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novel that was recently published on July 1st of this year and let me tell you, it's really good! I had the privilege
to read an advanced ready copy and I really enjoyed it. In case you missed the
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was one of those freak mornings when I thought,
“Well today I should write a story.” Really, that’s how it happened. Thirty
years old and had zero clue. Not afraid to admit it. I didn’t know what I was
going to write, where to begin, and no idea how to get there. I should have had
that little voice of reasoning saying, “You know what dear, don’t think about
writing, just go make some pancakes or something…” Instead, I must have had the
shark in the kitchen sink talking me into it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Writing is mean.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I’ve told people before I had to learn how to
write, which is true. It takes time. Time. But the honesty that goes into
sleepless nights, sacrificing and destroying everything you worked on to do it
again, and again, yep and again – it’s all a part of the process. Then, for all
the work, you get that suspenseful moment where you ask someone to read it. I
swear it’s like running around with a trench coat, flashing people and asking
them if they like it or not. Some do, some don’t.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The very first “critique” I received was, “Show me,
don’t tell me.” That was it, end of story. At the time, I didn’t exactly know
what they meant, but I knew whatever I was writing was not working. Disclaimer:
that phrase is used widely and should be put out of its misery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But I guess, it’s not the how I started writing,
but why I continued. Not only was I hooked, but I was fascinated by an art I
always took it for granted. When you’re a writer, it’s something that
continually grows inside, changes and sometimes just spits itself out.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>I'm really impressed with
the preservation and outcome, because Darkness was extremely well
written. </i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="text-indent: -24pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. What are your favorite books to read and did you
draw any inspiration from these?</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Being I love fantasy, it’s honestly strange for me
to think that before I started writing, I spent the past years mostly reading
how-to-books and biographies. Life stories intrigue me like education or a
hands on skill. I strayed from novels because time is a luxury, life is busy, and
I can’t seem to put a book down even if I’m not emotionally invested. I will
admit I managed a few books a year in reading gluttony, but when I started
writing and wondering what stuck with me all these years, I had to revisit my
top favorite author all over again. That was Clive Barker. I love horror – not
necessarily the tent-camping, bikini-slashin’, screaming blood in your face
terror – but the kind of fear that won’t let you feel safe when you lock your
doors at night. It’s the kind of story which snuggles you into bed and gives
you a cold kiss. To be fair, Barker is more a fantasy writer than horror. As a
master storyteller of the worlds and characters he weaves into them, he can
create horrific creatures that can be good in nature, aside deadly goddesses.
I’m sure I’ve taken something of him with me. Be leery of what’s on the inside
– not the out.
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">I haven't read any of Clive Barker's books, but
from what you described I can certainly see some resemblance. By the way,
the "cold kiss" stories are the ones that really freak me out, much
more so than normal horror!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">3. Why Darkness?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In that blissful morning when I thought about
writing a story for the first time, I wondered what the hell I was going to
write about. I loved horror, but I started dissecting what that word meant to
me. What drove me to like fear and its adrenaline spike? I’m driven for
creative monsters and normal people with warped minds. But ultimately, I
thought a true fear everyone understands, the fear of the unknown. It’s like
the dark. It keeps us in suspense wondering what’s in the shadows even as we
have one eye closed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For some reason, the simple word darkness was
spawned. I thought, “What if darkness was like an element – something known but
unknown and yet could be wielded. Ok, well, what do I do with it?” As the idea
developed, I needed a tool, a world and character to center this idea around,
and Catherine was born. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love reading a good warped-mind story, who
doesn't? To me it's really neat how you took something like fear, which like
you said is fundamental to everyone, and turned it into a really good
story.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">4. Why write an interactive novel?</span></b><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Maybe because writing is such an emotional beast,
it draws the tendency of inspiration through other creative arts that writers
want to share. Some authors do this by reciting lines of music, poetry and adding
artwork into their stories. After writing Darkness, I thought about the idea of
incorporating art and music into the chapters. The Quick Response code was my
best solution. Not only did I want the reader to see or listen to the artist,
but I wanted the biography and information of the artist available to them. I’m
so honored by the people who have allowed me to share their work and for their
faith that I would represent them well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">It wasn't until after we talked that I was able to
experience the interactive part of Darkness, but after I figured a way to do
so, I was really impressed with the simplicity and creativity of
its incorporation. The QR codes were not compatible with my Kindle
Keyboard (it simply expanded the image), but the Kindle reading applications on
my computer and iPhone did the trick. </span></i></div>
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<b style="text-indent: -24pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">5. Given the opportunity, would you accept an
apprenticeship from of a master of Darkness? Why or why not?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Maybe I’m twisted but I’ll say yes. I think it’s
only human for one to think they could manipulate this dark supernatural power.
I am human – I would be one of them. Even though Darkness is an unseen natural
element, it’s not exactly evil or malevolent. It would be like someone offering
you power over water, but guess what…you might just create a tsunami.
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">I would SOOOO become an apprentice. Maybe we're both a little twisted. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>6. Who do you side with, Jorgen
or Artros? Why?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I
love this question, but for me it’s like asking a mother which son she likes
better. They both come from different backgrounds and more of their history and
reasoning is revealed in the next book, Shadows. I feel for Jorgen’s internal
struggle and his return from solitude, but I also love a true villain, Artros,
one we might learn to understand. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Come on!! Even a mother has
a favorite, right!? Just kidding, I guess I’ll have to wait for Shadows, but
for now I’m definitely siding with Jorgen.</span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">7. Can you give any hints about
what’s to come in the next installation of Darkness?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I
set the stage and the characters roll by themselves. That happened with Nathan
and Artros. Even Esa wasn’t supposed to appear in Darkness, but there she was,
walking down the street. In Shadows, we leave the town behind, meet new
characters and even have a certain infamous woman resurface. The world becomes
lighter, as the internal grows darker, and the characters are the ones who drive
Shadows into its hair puling finish. I’m glad. Without their stubbornness, I
wouldn’t be so excited.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oooooooh
my gosh that sounds awesome! My guess would be Kathy, but I’m not even sure she’s
gone. So, I guess I’ll just have to wait and see :D!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rating: 4 Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Author: Erin Eveland</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One Girl. One Boy. And the Masters of Darkness. See the Shadow Creatures. They are everywhere. But you can't run from the shadows or the Masters who control them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Catherine has been born with a supernatural power called Darkness. The Masters of Darkness have found her and it's just a matter of time before someone claims her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A QR Code starts the beginning of each chapter connecting the reader to specific art or music that ties into the mood and setting of the novel. Using the quick response code in print and eBook formatting, Darkness incorporates visual and sound to heighten the reading experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was browsing through some NetGalley titles and saw this book called Darkness that just called to me. The cover looked interesting - yes, I do partially judge a book by it’s cover, that’s why they’re there - and the plot summary had enough hook for me to take the bait. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It seems that lately that I’ve been reading books whose protagonists are suffering through everyday life: Eleanor from Eleanor and Park, Avery from Steel Lily, Liesel from The Book Theif, and now Catherine from Darkness. I swear I’m not actively searching for these stories like a sadist, but it’s just a general observation I’ve noted. Anyways, back to the review: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I can’t say I really enjoyed following Catherine’s story, because she was living under such terrible conditions and it seemed that everyone was literally out to get her (minus two people). Even her mother, an extreme alcoholic, wanted absolutely nothing to do with her, besides the welfare check she was receiving for “child support”. I mean honestly, she slapped her six year old daughter across the face for calling her “mommy”. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Also, despite Catherine’s story being extremely depressing, it was also very frustrating. It seemed that every time someone tried to help her, she would fight to remain in whatever crappy situation she wanted to escape from 50 pages ago. I can recall at least two instances with different characters where she could/should have “escaped” the situation, but remained. For example, Nathan is a character she spends many pages fantasizing about, but when the opportunity to runaway with him appears, she decides to stay with her abusive mother instead (for his sake). Nevertheless, Catherine’s struggles are a major factor in why she is who she is - </span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><u>a child born of Darkness. </u></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Another minor qualm I had with the book was that some scenes came across as overly descriptive and I found myself either skimming or thinking “just get to the point.” Yet, despite what I’ve mentioned above, the story was extremely well </span>written and I really did enjoy it, overall.<br />
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As for the plot, I found it to be extremely unique and I really liked it's creepiness/<b>darkness</b> (if you will). Furthermore, the peculiar rules and abilities of the Masters of Darkness, coupled with the mystery behind Catherine's fate, kept me wanting to read more and fueled my desire to finish the book.<br />
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I just realized I had forgotten to mention the interactive capabilities of this novel. I downloaded a scanner app from iTunes - one that was highly rated - but was unable to get it to scan the code on my Kindle screen. I don't know if the fault was mine or the app's, but either way I was unable to experience what sounds like a really cool concept.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Would I recommend Darkness? Yes, yes I would. Especially to those who like reading well written, dark-fantasy material. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642785657929007542.post-31854281897423786672014-07-03T12:29:00.001-04:002014-07-21T00:13:37.131-04:00Steel Lily<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rating: 5 Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Author: Megan Curd</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">AVERY PIKE is a commodity. No, more than a commodity. Her existence is guarded at all costs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">She’s a water Elementalist, the strongest of her dwindling kind. She creates steam to provide energy to fuel Dome Four: the only thing standing between humanity and an earth ravaged by World War III. No steam, no Dome. No Dome, no life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Or so she thinks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That is, until a mysterious man offers her a way out of having to donate steam. A way to escape the corrupt government of Dome Four. While the offer seems too good to be true, Avery is intrigued. But when she arrives to her new home, she realizes the grass isn’t any less dead on this side of the fence. Instead, the lies are just hidden better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">…Which means digging deeper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When Avery enlists the help of her friends to uncover the truth, she learns that while some secrets are better left concealed, humankind was never meant to live in a cage. And when you can control the most sought after resource, you can learn to control anything…including the fate of your world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This book was honestly amazing. I went into it not expecting much and boy was I blown away. The story just had everything I wanted: a lot of action, a bit of mystery, a huge plot twist, and just enough romance so that it doesn't become overbearing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For starters, the plot of Steel Lily was just so unique - WWIII, radiation mutations, zombie like soldiers, and <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b><i>elementalists</i></b></span>!! Wait, let me take a second to explain since The GoodReads summary doesn’t mention much about what I just wrote. The setting is post World War III, where radiation levels are so high that human kind is forced to live in Domes. Avery, the main character, is a rare kind of elementalist who resides in Dome 4. Her parents were taken from here, she has very few friends, people seriously take advantage of her power for personal use, and the government cannot afford to lose her. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In terms of elementalist, I kept relating their abilities to that of Avatar the Last Airbender, which is a show I use to love when I was younger. As the name suggests, elementalists are those who have the ability to manipulate the element(s) of earth, air, fire, and water. Those lucky enough to have that ability are coveted by the government, while ordinary humans, termed Traditionalists, are treated poorly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As for the war, I was never really clear on what the alliance and resistance wanted. I remember reading pieces about a universal government, but it’s definitely something that I wanted clarified. I also encountered a bit of confusion towards the end of the book, but I can’t explain without giving away some spoilers. However, at it’s vaguest, I don’t understand how an organization can treat it’s people terribly in the beginning, then be shown as the “good guys” in the end. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On the other hand, I loved the characters! I thought the bond Avery, Alice, and Sari had, as well as their survivor personalities really made the story. Similarily, I enjoyed reading Jaxon’s sarcasm, which in my opinion was done better than Jace’s from The Mortal Instruments Series. Even more so, I really enjoyed reading the witty banter between Alice and Jaxon and found it funny how Avery struggled to stay on their level. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In short, I LOVED this book and it’s definitely become one of my most favorite reads this year. Be aware that the story does contain a minimum amount of typos, but its nothing to distract the reader from the story. After all, I did give Steel Lily 5 Stars!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rating: 5 Stars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Author: Lauren Oliver</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Panic began as so many things do in Carp, a dead-end town of 12,000 people in the middle of nowhere: because it was summer, and there was nothing else to do.</span><br />
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Heather never thought she would compete in Panic, a legendary game played by graduating seniors, where the stakes are high and the payoff is even higher. She’d never thought of herself as fearless, the kind of person who would fight to stand out. But when she finds something, and someone, to fight for, she will discover that she is braver than she ever thought.<br />
Dodge has never been afraid of Panic. His secret will fuel him, and get him all the way through the game, he’s sure of it. But what he doesn't know is that he’s not the only one with a secret. Everyone has something to play for.<br />
For Heather and Dodge, the game will bring new alliances, unexpected revelations, and the possibility of first love for each of them—and the knowledge that sometimes the very things we fear are those we need the most.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This is one of my all time favorite contemporary reads and if you haven’t read it yet, you need to do so ASAP. Literally, go purchase this book now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The hook for this story is extremely enticing, or it is to me anyways. Part of this probably stems from the fact that I grew up in a small town in the middle of nowhere, not too unlike Carp - the story’s setting. I can honestly see something like Panic being a real thing at my old high school, but thankfully it wasn’t. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The challenges of Panic were extremely intense! The players know nothing of the challenges beforehand, except for receiving a small riddle detailing the location and hint of whats to come. As such, the reader goes into the challenge with as much knowledge as the players, which really adds to the mystery and suspense. My jaw literally dropped when I finally figured out what some of the challenges where. Personally, the second challenge was my favorite… I mean honestly, there’s no way I would have made it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The characters of Panic came across as being very real. Most of them come from a poor family and horrible situations, which drive them to win Panic ($$$$$). I don’t want to give away anything, but Heather’s situation truly sucked and you couldn’t help but root for her to win. I don’t think I could pick a favorite character, but maybe Heather or Ann? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyways, I literally could not put this book down and wanted to reread it as soon as I finished. I managed to push aside that want for two weeks before I read it again.. the story is just that good!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1642785657929007542.post-2456790955085152122014-06-28T14:48:00.001-04:002014-06-29T20:31:18.621-04:00Since You've Been Gone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rating: DNF<br />
Author: Morgan Matson<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The Pre-Sloane Emily didn't go to parties, she barely talked to guys, she didn't do anything crazy. Enter Sloane, social tornado and the best kind of best friend—the one who yanks you out of your shell.But right before what should have been an epic summer, Sloane just... disappears. No note. No calls. No texts. No Sloane. There’s just a random to-do list. On it, thirteen Sloane-selected-definitely-bizarre-tasks that Emily would never try... unless they could lead back to her best friend. Apple Picking at Night? Ok, easy enough.Dance until Dawn? Sure. Why not? Kiss a Stranger? Wait... what?</span></div>
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Getting through Sloane’s list would mean a lot of firsts. But Emily has this whole unexpected summer ahead of her, and the help of Frank Porter (totally unexpected) to check things off. Who knows what she’ll find?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #131313;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I tried to like this book, I really
did, but I couldn't get past the first 100 pages. For starters, I hated how the
main character, Emily, was so dependent on her best friend that she basically
couldn't function. I understand this was the basis for the plot, however the
dependence was to the extreme. Also, I hated how the name Sloane was repeated
in almost every sentence. It just became obnoxious to the point that I decided
to return the book: Sloane did this, Sloane did that, I miss Sloane, where is
Sloane, they only know me as Sloane's Friend, I'm nothing without Sloane,
Sloane, Sloane, Sloane. You know how if you repeat a word enough that it starts
sounding weird? Well, imagine this for 449 pages.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #131313;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In essence, I went in with high expectations, thinking
Matson's book would be of similar caliber to Panic by Lauren Oliver.
Unfortunately, I was sadly mistaken. Despite having a pretty high rating on
Goodreads, this book wasn't for me. Try it out and let me know what you think?</span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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