tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20423838326079236652024-03-13T22:07:51.826-06:00Apocalypse ReadsThe end of the world may be near. There is no need to run in fear. We’ll have your favorite reads --- right here.Essohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13337144538645659059noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-91744600599789632472020-07-11T20:15:00.000-06:002020-07-11T20:15:27.382-06:00An Unexpected Protagonist: The Wysman by Dorothy Winsor<div><br /></div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">*** Thank you
Inspired Quill for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.***<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJRCzToX6umKJPZ5fIoRUyCDSO-Q_mkJPs7jC74EUI3dakHw7gNWCYBSSp0ZfuYbOKme3xeDDXtI1HsAuS8gnTf4ZigTrh_24vU_j8zCLmpvz0pcmedosDgL_VTHGfzmow2vu-5gTBOI/s400/The-Wysman-Website.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJRCzToX6umKJPZ5fIoRUyCDSO-Q_mkJPs7jC74EUI3dakHw7gNWCYBSSp0ZfuYbOKme3xeDDXtI1HsAuS8gnTf4ZigTrh_24vU_j8zCLmpvz0pcmedosDgL_VTHGfzmow2vu-5gTBOI/s320/The-Wysman-Website.jpg" /></a><span> </span><span></span>Just the facts:</div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Overall Rating:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3
Stars</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Addiction Level:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
read it when I had spare time. (I ignored the hubby and puppies during the last
few chapters.)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Believe-ability:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
setting is believable.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I was looking for a different read when the opportunity to
read <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Wysman</i> by Dorothy Winsor came
up. I was intrigued by a differently abled protagonist, so I said to yes to the
book!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br />
What I liked:<br />
• Jarka is an unlikely protagonist, because he is a street kid with a lame foot
who uses a crutch. This reminds me of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5032196.Peadar___Guil_n" title="Peadar Ó Guilín">Peadar Ó Guilín</a>'s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28600081.The_Call__The_Call___1_" title="The Call (The Call, #1) by Peadar Ó Guilín">The Call</a> where the
protagonist uses crutches.<br />
• I enjoyed the mystery she presented. There were enough clues to for the
reader to solve it first or enjoy Jarka’s discovery of the truth. <br />
• Winsor does a good job of developing the characters and playing with “Don’t
judge a book by its cover.” Because of his disability and life circumstances,
Jarka is able to see people’s true nature. <br />
• Ellyn is one of the overseers of the children’s refuge, and she carries a
knife on her belt. I love this fierceness of her character and that Jarka
admires her for it too.<br />
• A Wysman’s job is to advise the king. In Adrya and Jarka’s discussions, the
reader can see the tension between doing what is best for the whole kingdom vs
the individual. Winsor also raises the question of duty vs happiness. Can
anyone have both? Lyssa marries Clovyan to provide for her daughter, yet her
husband is a monster. Prince Beran and Lineth want to marry, but marrying off
Lineth would create a valuable ally for the kingdom.<br />
• The ending was satisfactory as the wrong-doers must live with the
consequences of their actions as doled out by the Powers. <br />
• The following passage reminds me of finding the good in tribulation. What
might seem as a curse can often be a blessing as circumstances create growth and
bring blessings. “I had a sudden, vivid memory of my mother telling me my
crooked foot was a gift from the Powers, a challenge that would make me a
deeper person who saw the world more truly. I could read the wind, compensation
from the Powers for what they’d withheld. I wondered if I could persuade Lineth
to see her father’s treachery as a gift. It was a gift for the kids at the
refuge, for sure.”<br />
<br />
What I disliked:<br />
• I believed Jarka was a distrustful, street kid, but I did not believe he was
male.<br />
• Winsor did a good job of developing the characters of Jarka, Lineth, and
Ellyn. Developing Adrya’s character would have added more fullness to the
story. It would be assumed that Adrya was trustworthy because Jarka was her
apprentice. Yet, there is constant tension. Is this because Jarka distrusts
everyone?<br />
<br />
Final Thoughts:<br />
• This was an interesting read. When I first started the book, I was intrigued
by some of the life questions Winsor explores. I found myself somewhat
impatient as the mystery seemed to spiral without an ending in sight. The last
few chapters were exciting, and I read it quickly. The ending was satisfactory
with room to expand or close the story.</p>
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189815054112644284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-79513764934556780242016-01-11T08:40:00.001-07:002016-01-11T08:40:54.699-07:00Most Anticipated Reads of 2016<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Life has been busy but not too busy to read. These are our
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<img alt="The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1434701340l/15724396.jpg" width="131" />1.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> The Sword of Summer</i>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Rebecca’s Favorites</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><img alt="Alienated (Alienated, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1384610045l/13574417.jpg" width="132" /> 1. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Alienated</i> by Melissa Landers (5*) – I enjoyed this book because it
made me laugh out loud. The storyline was interesting and different from what I
usually read.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><img alt="The Falconer (The Falconer, #1)" height="200" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1384367442l/15791085.jpg" width="140" /> 2. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Falconer</i> by Elizabeth May (5*) – This book was amazing!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It had mystery, intrigue, fighting, life vs.
death, faeries, action, strong female protagonist, and a little bit of romance.
What’s not to love?!?!? The only downfall is waiting for it to be released in
the U.S…in June of 2016!</span></div>
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a retired, believed-to-be-dead ex-governor vigilante, who saves and helps the
helpless. It was funny and also taught a lesson about the necessity of internet
safety and parents’ involvement.</span></div>
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style="height: 158px; margin-left: -3px; margin-right: -2px; margin-top: 0px; width: 130px;" />4. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Throne of Glass</i> Series by Sarah Maas (4*) – The first book starts
off a little slow, but books three (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Heir
of Fire</i>) and four (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Queen of Shadows</i>)
quickly pick-up the pace and the story becomes more developed, and I, the
reader, became more invested. Maas builds an elaborate story world with evil
characters, weak characters who become strong, and characters who come into
their own and fight for what they believe is right. It is a good vs. evil (the
depths of the evil seem to have no end) story where I rooted for many
characters. It is a shame that I have to wait for the next two books!</span></div>
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by Breeanna Puttroff (4*) – I delayed reading the first book in the series for
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that a world exists simultaneously as the current one, yet it is so different
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189815054112644284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-66410826937752401562015-05-01T07:00:00.000-06:002015-05-01T07:00:02.189-06:00Laugh Out Loud Funny: Alienated by Melissa Landers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Overall Rating: 5 Stars</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Addiction Level:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have been dying for a laugh-out-loud funny book. After
reading the <i>Dusk Gate Chronicles</i>, I have also wanted to read happier
stories. <i>Alienated</i> checks both these boxes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Alienated</span></i><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> is definitely one of the fastest
books I have ever read while working. It took me 24 hours to complete it. I
could not put it down. The story kept me involved, laughing, and intrigued. </span></span></div>
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two. It was hysterical seeing Cara attempt cooking food for Aelyx. She is a bad
cook, and Aelyx hates everything that is not bland. She keeps tempting him and
he groans with every attempt. My other favorite part is when Aelyx is playing Cara’s
Puppy Love Game: </span></span></div>
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glanced up with a pouty expression. “Something’s wrong with your game. My
canine died again.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Let
me see.” She leaned over his arm to study the screen. “Oh. You didn’t give him
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Yeah.
I don’t remember all the options, but you do little things to love your puppy…”</span></span></div>
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the game and shoved it back in his pocket. “All canines, even the ones humans
have domesticated, respond to an intricate social hierarchy, not affection. I
asserted my status as the alpha male so the animal would know its place. Then I
gave it everything it needed to survive. It shouldn’t have died.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep reading to see how many puppies he killed and if any
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am excited to see where the next two books (1.5) take us,
but the ending is satisfactory enough that I can get back to work!</span></span></div>
Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189815054112644284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-19465534853157861332015-04-24T07:00:00.000-06:002015-04-24T07:00:05.366-06:00An Interview with the Ladies of Apocalypse Reads: These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ladies of Apocalypse Reads thought we would change it up a bit. Instead of a normal review, we have reviewed <i>These Broken Stars</i> interview style. Enjoy! Let us know what you think in the comments! </span><br />
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">How would you
best describe </span></i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">These Broken Stars<i> to someone who might be interested in reading
it?</i></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rebecca</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Mysterious love story on an alien planet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can they and their love survive the harsh
conditions they find themselves in?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Will
love triumph overall?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also a story
of perseverance and test of character.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What
will harsh conditions reveal about Lilac, the heiress to the LaRoux empire, and
Tarver, a young war hero?</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Esso</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: It has been pitched as a
"Titanic in Space", but I certainly disagree with that statement.
Yes, there is luxury space liner that inevitably "crashes", a clash
of societal classes, and the potential for a budding romance, but it is also so
much more. I would describe the book as more of a survival story than a
romance.</span><br />
<br />
<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">What did you
like or dislike most about this book?</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">R</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I disliked how disconnected I felt with the characters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also have mixed feelings about the big
confrontation at the end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it was appropriate
because of the bad guy’s lying and manipulation, I did not like the dynamics
and lack of respect between parent and child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I like the additional story line progressing in addition to the
story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dual story lines kept me
reading and made me anxious about the ending.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">E</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: For some reason, this is a hard
question for me to answer. Overall, I really enjoyed the story, but if I could
name one thing that bothered me it would be that the characters didn't feel
"alive" enough. I would have liked to build a more solid connection
with them. One thing I did end up liking was the turn of events. I never saw it
coming!</span><br />
<br />
<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">What was your
experience with this book?</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">R</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I enjoyed reading it; I could not put it down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I immediately read book 1.5 to get further
into the series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">E</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: Initially I thought that there were
going to be definite spoilers because of the interrogation pages before each
chapter. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that was not the case. Also,
this was the only other book, aside from <i>The Monstrumologist </i>series,
that gave me the heebie jeebies. I actually had a hard time reading it before
bed. Embarrassing, but true.</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Who would you
recommend this book to?</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">R</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I would recommend this book to someone who likes survival love
stories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">E</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: I would recommend this book to
someone who is looking for a science fiction read coupled with a survival
story. Also, someone who doesn't mind a little bit of the supernatural in their
stories. </span><br />
<br />
<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Are there any
other thoughts you'd like to share with the readers of Apocalypse Reads?</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">R</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I wanted to keep reading this series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unfortunately I had to wait for it become available at the library.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I still have <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">This Shattered World</i> in my possession.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For some reason because I was not able to
read it immediately I have yet to read it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I would recommend all three books being available, so one can read all
three at once.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">E</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: After finishing <i>These Broken
Stars</i> I did go on to read the short story in between books 1 and 2. I
thought it shed some light on the characters from the book and was worth the
read. (It's also free as an ebook!) I'm sure I will go on to finish the series.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Overall Rating: 3 stars</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Addiction Level:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Spare time <span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">--></span> I read it every waking moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Believe-ability:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
aspects were real; others were not.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It took me two years to read my
best friend’s favorite series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
declined, I was busy, I was lost in other worlds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12715259-seeds-of-discovery?ac=1">Seeds
of Discovery</a></i> did not win me over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In fact I was less than enthralled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was too slow for my action-packed self, and it had too much
exposition and very little conflict.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
read it, because Book Club chose to read it, it was free, and I did not want to
be a complete party pooper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I whined
while I read it…a lot…very unbecoming I know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You must be asking yourself why did
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writing a review if book one was sooo bad?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Puttroff ended <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Seeds of Discovery</i>
in a cliff hanger! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe I took it as a
challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In any event, I needed to
know what happened next!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Book Two, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13355781-roots-of-insight">Roots of
Insight</a></i>, satisfied my curiosity and wetted my appetite for more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The more I read the better the series got.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could have ended with book four, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16114848-blooms-of-consequence">Blooms
of Consequence</a></i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was satisfied
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Books five and six (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18141631-canes-of-divergence">Cane of
Divergence</a></i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21519129-leaves-of-revolution">Leaves
of Revolution</a></i>) continued the adventures in the new land.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was pleasantly surprised with how much I
enjoyed the stories and how much better the writing was.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The only thing left to do is read <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25238408-crossed-roses">Crossed Roses</a></i>,
book one from Will’s point of view</span>!</div>
Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189815054112644284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-4639792609987860652015-02-28T07:00:00.000-07:002015-02-28T07:00:02.095-07:00To Live Forever or Not: Incarnate Series by Jodi Meadows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Just the Facts:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Overall
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Addiction
Level:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I read it every waking moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Believe-ability:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The setting is believable.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">~~~</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">What
would I do if I had 5,000 years to live?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Would I make the most of my moments, waste my life away, or try new
things?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many people (in this series)
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Drop
an 18 year old soul into the mix and everything changes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like that Ana was curious and wanted to
learn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was jealous at how easily
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Janan,
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">While
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sports.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I
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to look past the exterior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will
always be those who dislike change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is
it easier to change the mind of someone who is 5,000 years old or a 5,000 year
old culture?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can new people/ideas change
the world for the better?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">If
you are looking for a thoughtful series with romance and adventure, pick up the
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Incarnate</i> series by Jodi Meadows.</span></div>
Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189815054112644284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-54890893755687562312015-02-15T07:00:00.000-07:002015-02-15T07:00:04.802-07:00Wishing for Change: The Young Elites by Marie Lu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Overall</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: 3 Stars<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Addiction Level</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: I read it when I had spare time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">~~~~~<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial;"> <i>The Young Elites</i> is the newest book from author Marie Lu and is set to be another series. It follows a young Adelina Amouteru as she runs away from certain death and into the hands of the Dagger Society, a group of gifted young adults who would use their powers to protect others like themselves and change the negative attitudes toward them in their native kingdom.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial;">My Experience </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"> I had been really looking forward to starting this new series since I loved the <i>Legend</i> books. At first I had a little bit of a hard time getting involved in the story because the setting was not matching up with what I had expected in my mind. I continually struggled with it throughout the story, but I will say that I think that was my problem and not Lu's. I also had a hard time dealing with the fact that this story is an origin story for a villain. It is such a fresh concept that even though I started the book with that in mind I couldn't help but constantly think that Adelina was going to make a wise choice and save the day. It was really hard to remind myself that was not likely to happen.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial;">The Book's Structure</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"> The book is told from alternating points of view, which was clear while reading. It also is told mostly in present tense with periods of flashbacks throughout.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Additional Thoughts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"> Overall I loved the uniqueness of this story. The ending was satisfying while also leaving you wanting more. I think I will definitely have to reread this book before I read <i>The Rose Society</i> so that I can hopefully straighten out some of the kinks that I have in my mind. (Again, I think this is my fault, not the author's). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial;"> This is a sure recommendation for me, especially for those who want to read something a little darker.</span></div>
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Essohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13337144538645659059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-34723908479040089682015-01-30T07:00:00.000-07:002015-01-30T07:00:03.031-07:00Be Present in the Moment: Still Point by Katie Kacvinsky<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Just the Facts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Overall
Rating:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3 Stars</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Addiction
Level:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I read it when I had spare time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Believe-ability:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The setting is believable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Dystopia
Factor:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is intended to be a dystopia,
but it describes our current times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">~~~</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I
am a huge fan of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://apocalypsereads.blogspot.com/2012/05/super-summer-reads-part-1-awaken-by.html">Awaken</a></i>;
it captured my interest immediately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
fact I immediately reread it once I finished it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The concept of waking up to the real world is
addictive…not to mention the intense romance happening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12393223-middle-ground?from_search=true">Middle
Ground</a></i> was frustrating for me because the pace was much slower.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If one is looking for passive civil
disobedience, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Middle Ground</i> is your
book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17393016-still-point?ac=1">Still
Point</a></i> was the end of the series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">What I
disliked:</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The slow
start:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kacvinsky did not capture my attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had to make a conscious effort to pick up
the book, so I could finish reading it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The water
metaphor:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I understand poetic license
and using extended metaphors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
metaphor was lost on me, an English teacher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Kacvinsky was trying use the metaphor incorporate the title <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Still Point</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This book felt more like Maddie had reached a
middle ground.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Wrapping up
the end:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It felt like Kacvinsky knew
where she wanted the story to end up, so the ending seemed jumbled with awkward
twists and turns.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">What I liked:</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The overall
message:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a society we need to pull
ourselves away from electronic distraction and engage in face to face
activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A typical society should not
be one where a family sits down to dinner and everyone is on their electronic
device ignoring everyone else.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It should
be that everyone at dinner is talking with each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be mindful of the time we have with one
another.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The
resolution of the love triangle:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
frustrating to have another love interest introduced in the third book of the
series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I like the resolution
of the love triangle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maddie chose the
person she was best suited for.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Favorite
Quotes:</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“You need to
put love into something in order for it to grow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe that’s why this house felt so sad to
me.”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“Those little
computers we hold—do we control them, or do they control us?”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“‘Life is
about mindfulness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s about being in
the moment, being aware.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And ever since
I was little, I was confused about living through a computer so much of the
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never felt like I was missing
the moment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was elsewhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was missing the moment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That has become a problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are always elsewhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our minds are never in this moment, in this
now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess I’m becoming more acutely aware
of the nows, these moments we’re missing because we are always distracted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can we somehow plug back in to the now?’ he asked
the crowd.”</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I am glad the
series is over and all the loose ends are tied up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now off to the next series!</span></div>
Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189815054112644284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-20074996565078731872015-01-15T07:00:00.000-07:002015-01-15T07:00:02.970-07:00Nothing to Write Home About: Atlantia by Ally Condie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> I was able to read a preview of <i>Atlantia</i> a couple of months ago. Although I wasn't completely sold on the concept and story, I was looking forward to borrowing the book to see what Condie had up her sleeve this time. <i>Atlantia</i> takes place in a future world where society has been separated into two colonies, one that lives above ground in a polluted atmosphere and one that lives below the sea. The two colonies depend upon one another for survival but as the story begins we start to learn that all is not what it seems. There is an overly familiar feel to the book as one of the very first scenes is that of the young adults choosing whether they would like to stay in Atlantia or go above ground. The story centers on sisters Rio and Bay, and the mystery of why one chooses to leave the other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> I wouldn't say that the book was disappointing, but rather that it just fell flat. There were times when my only thoughts about what was happening were "this has been done before". The characters were nothing special. I didn't develop a connection to any of them and if you asked me to describe them or their appearance I don't think I would be able to. (I also didn't care for their names.) The relationship between Rio and True was lackluster and I never even felt the development of their love. At one point it wasn't there and then it was, but it didn't read as insta-love either. It was almost an odd afterthought that had nothing to support it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> I did appreciate that Condie attempted a book with sisters at the center. It was nice to read something where family connections were important, even if the concept overall missed the mark. If another book comes out I will likely read it, but it certainly won't be a book that will be high on my TBR list.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23437156-six-of-crows?ac=1">Six of
Crows</a></span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> by Leigh Bardugo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> I can't wait to find
out what this book has to offer! I love that Bardugo created such an awesome
story world in the Grisha Series and is now carrying it forward. And I'm
holding out that we might just hear from Nikolai again. :)</span></div>
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Heart</a></span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> by Robin LaFevers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7896527-throne-of-glass?ac=1"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Throne of Glass</i></a> by Sarah J. Mass</span></div>
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assassins?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are assassins the new
thing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I enjoyed the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">His Fair Assassin</i> series, so hopefully
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20821111-the-young-elites?ac=1"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Young Elites</i></a> by Marie Lu</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We may not have been very good about writing reviews this year but we certainly did our share of reading. So here is our annual list of the best books of the year, split by Rebecca's reviews and mine. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">#1. <i>Alienated</i> by Melissa Landers</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">#3. <i>Faking Normal</i> by Courtney C. Stevens</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">#4.<i> Ruin and Rising</i> by Leigh Bardugo</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I have enjoyed Jordan's other fluffy books and this one was just as good (but not really fluff). The concept is an interesting one and provokes real life questions about DNA and the effect it has on a person's life choices. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Overall Rating: 4 Stars</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Addiction Level:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
ignored the hubby and puppies until I was finished. I almost stayed up all
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dystopia Factor: Eh! It's normal life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I picked up <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Love Letters to the Dead</i> on a whim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The cover and story line enticed me, so the book jumped in my cart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On the first day of high school,
Laurel’s English teacher asks students to write a letter to a dead person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Laurel does the assignment but does not turn
it in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead she keeps a journal of
all the letters she has written…to many dead people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This was an interesting way to
learn about Laurel, her family, her sister’s death, her new life, and
friendships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the most part I thought
the prose style was well-done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
were a few moments when she told the dead people what they had done that bothered
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I know it was for the benefit of readers
who did not know whom she was referring to.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sometimes she said, remember when…I thought…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I liked this approach better.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>The truth that grief is all-consuming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Laurel lost her sister May and was unable to
discuss it or think about it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This book shows
the value of friends and family helping you through a tough situation, but
sometimes professional help is needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When my mom died I went to grief counseling, and it helped a great
deal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was able to sort out my feelings
and see the bigger picture.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>The raw truth of divorce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Divorce is awful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not sure anyone really knows how to deal
with it, but children suffer more than parents realize.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May tries to make up for her mother’s absence
and fails miserably. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dellaira does not
hide or sugarcoat this reality.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>The reality of Laurel’s mother abandoning her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, Laurel’s mother was devastated by May’s
death but so was the rest of the family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Selfishly Mom left town to chase after her dreams and grieve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dellaira brings to light that Mom’s leaving
was abandonment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, no sugarcoating.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>The importance of taking care of one’s
self.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To avoid life people numbed
themselves and found other things to busy themselves with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because they neglected themselves (and lack
of parental support) they got themselves into dangerous situations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>The importance of small gestures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a teacher I try to know every one of my
students, but there is just not enough time or enough of me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a result I try to be kind and respectful
to all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though Laurel’s interaction with
her English teacher is brief, the teacher managed to make small impact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope that I, too, positively impact my own
students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>Absence of parents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know this is a common young adult trope,
but I really wanted all the parents to be more involved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps it would not be a very good story if
parents were involved?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although, their
absence just reinforces the need to deal with life, grief, and one’s self.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a great need for positive parental
influence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Towards the end each set of
parents begins to redeem themselves.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>Partying lifestyle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because I was a child who did not party,
drink, or do drugs, I do not understand the appeal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As an adult, I see the futility of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I do not approve of the behavior, the
characters came from broken situations and needed to numb themselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it is implicit that such behaviors do
not have positive consequences, I wish that were a little more explicit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps more parent involvement sooner would
have curbed some of this.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Overall I enjoyed <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Love
Letters to the Dead</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was an
enjoyable read, and I look forward to new books from Dellaira.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Overall</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: 3
Stars<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Addiction Level</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: I read it every waking moment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Favorite Quote</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: “I thought about Naji. Jackass. I thought about myself. Idiot.” (I don’t
know why I find this so amusing, but I do.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> <i>The Pirate’s Wish</i> is the sequel to <i>The Assassin’s Curse</i>
and if <i>The Assassin’s Curse</i> was Naji’s book, then <i>The Pirate’s Wish</i> surely belongs
to Ananna. <i>The Pirate’s Wish</i> definitely has a different feel to it as we get a
better glimpse into the life of Ananna. There is a lot more pirating and sea
battles and it seems like Ananna is in charge of things now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> One of the things I liked best about this series (besides
a refreshing story that doesn’t take three or more books to tell) is that the
story is simply entertaining. It’s nice to read a story where you feel like the
characters are just there to amuse you and provide an escape from our everyday
world. Plus, it’s kinda fun to read about pirates (without it being
commercialized, if that makes sense).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> There is still a major lack of development to the story
and unfortunately some of my questions about Naji remain unanswered, but we
finally find out what the “make life out of violence” thing turns out to be and
that was pretty entertaining, not terribly believable, but entertaining none
the less. So, I’m giving this book 3 stars and a recommendation for those who
might just want to sit back and enjoy a story for what it is. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Essohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13337144538645659059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-16062524656361496262014-03-01T07:00:00.000-07:002014-03-01T07:00:08.723-07:00♥ ♥ ♥ Cover Love ♥ ♥ ♥<div style="text-align: center;">
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Essohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13337144538645659059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-35815887668128228742014-02-26T07:00:00.001-07:002014-02-26T07:00:08.288-07:00Why the Hype?: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Overall</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: 2 Stars<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Addiction Level</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: I read it when I had spare time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Believe-ability</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: It was believable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dystopia Factor</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: Eh. It’s “normal” life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> I’m not sure where to start with this book. It seemed to have
rave reviews and since I’ve been reading a little bit of realistic fiction I
thought I’d give this a try. I was aware that there was quite a bit of colorful
language (over 200 swear words, according to <a href="http://the-toast.net/2013/09/17/chat-rainbow-rowell-love-censorship/" target="_blank">this article</a>. It also includes an
interview with Rowell on the subject.) before I started and that it was being accosted
by those who find joy in banning books. (This, regardless of the way I feel
about this book, is not something I support at all.) What I found, however, is
that first impressions stick with you, even when you try to lay them aside. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> My first impression of <i>Eleanor & Park</i> was disgust at
the amount and variety of vulgar language. (Rowell supports her use of
profanity in the above mentioned article, but as a reader I don’t really agree
with all she has to say.) I really hate it when authors use profanity and particularly
a lot of it. I find that it distracts from the story. Every time I came across
string of curse words I was immediately pulled out of the story world and I had
to try to force myself back in. It felt like I was involved in some stupid tug
of war. Story world versus reality. Reality was pretty strong, by the way. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> After I got past the constant tug of war (which nearly
made me quit the book) and finished the story I was mostly dumbfounded at the
praise Eleanor and Park’s love story had received. Honestly, I didn’t find it
that wonderful. There are plenty of amazing depictions of falling in love in
young adult literature. This was not one of them. And that’s saying something –
I’m a bit of a sucker for a good love story. (I’m very happily married to my
high school sweetheart, at that.) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> What I found most enjoyable about <i>Eleanor & Park</i> was
actually Park’s family. (Not the aim of the story I’m sure.) I really enjoyed
the relationship that Park’s parents have. Park may have found them
embarrassing, but what would the world be like if more parents were in love
like they were? Children need the example of their parents to show them what
love really is. And it’s good for children to see their parents show affection
towards one another.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> Lastly, I will say that there was one scene in the book
that really moved me. About half way through the book, Park’s mother comes to
him seeking his forgiveness for how she had been treating Eleanor. I loved how,
even though it was difficult for her, she realized that her behavior toward
Eleanor was not what it should have been and it pains her to realize this. She
is very open and honest during this exchange and it quickly became the best
part of the book for me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Essohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13337144538645659059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-67473292951453803882014-02-19T10:05:00.000-07:002014-02-19T10:05:06.425-07:00Enchanted Woods: White Hart by Sarah Dalton<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Overall Rating:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4
stars</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Addition Level:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Believe-ability:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
setting is believable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I did not want
to sleep, because I feared I would be trapped in the Waerg Woods.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">~~~</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Apocalypse Reads specializes in
reviewing dystopian literature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However,
we like to mix up our reading choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After reading <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2986865-eon?ac=1">Eon</a></i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7992995-eona?ac=1">Eona</a></i>
several years ago I have been on the hunt for good fantasy literature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One might say I am on a fantasy binge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In any event when I saw that Sarah Dalton was
looking for reviewers for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18760207-white-hart?ac=1">White Hart</a></i>,
I jumped at the chance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">White Hart</i> satiated my hunger fantasy
but left me wanting more with the cliff hanger ending!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">White
Hart</i> is a story about Mae, an outcast, and her journey of revenge through
the Waerg Woods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prince Casimir accompanies
Mae to retrieve stolen property.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They make
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mae and Casimir discover that the
Waerg Woods are enchanted and not in a good way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They face many evils throughout their
journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dalton’s descriptions of the
woods made me never, ever want to visit such a forest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not afraid of dying, but I would not
want to die a slow, painful death in there!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What I liked:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The way Dalton made me care for characters in the first
chapter of the book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I shed a few tears
for the first person who dies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The way the story kept me involved. I read the story almost
nonstop over a weekend.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The description of the Waerg Woods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dalton had me running scared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I NEVER EVER want to meet the Nix.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What I disliked:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mae was a bit whiny and kept making some poor choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have hope that she will grow and redeem herself.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It was a bit short.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
<s>wanted</s> needed more! In Dalton’s defense she finished one journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, she put her foot over the line of a
new journey and then WHAM-O door closed. (See next bullet point.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The end! Cliff hanger. Need I say anymore?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Many thanks to Sarah Dalton for an ARC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189815054112644284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-25507228635270511292014-02-12T07:00:00.000-07:002014-02-12T07:00:11.207-07:00Not What I Was Expecting: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Overall</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: 3
Stars<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Addiction Level</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: I read it when I had spare time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Believe-ability</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: It was believable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dystopia Factor</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: Eh. It’s “normal” life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">~~~~~<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> <i>A Monster Calls</i> is more of a short story than a novel and
it follows a thirteen year old Connor as he deals with the emotional impact of
his mother’s cancer treatments. Connor is being picked on at school, dealing
with a messed up family life, and experiencing a recurring nightmare when a new
monster begins to visit him each night. This monster, however, is unlike his
nightmare because Connor discovers that the monster is real and not a figment
of his imagination. The monster makes a bargain with Connor that he will tell
him three stories but that Connor will in turn tell him a story when the time
comes. Connor never really agrees to this, but the monster carries on as if he
did.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> I feel like I should say this book definitely could fall
under the category of “cover deception”. Yes, I know you should never judge a
book by its cover, but that’s easier said than done. I certainly was not
expecting a hybrid realistic fiction/ fantasy novel. A pure fantasy novel,
sure, but not the realistic fiction part of it. It caught me off guard but I continued with
the story because I have been reading a little realistic fiction lately. We
have to try new things, yes?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> Although I thought the story was a little obvious (kids
dealing with major illnesses seem to be pretty popular right now) there were
some things I really liked about the book. First off, the book has some
wonderful illustrations throughout. I read the eBook version and wished I would
have had a hard copy so I could enjoy the illustrations more (they turned out
ok in eBook form, but it’s just different than print). And secondly, I really
enjoyed some of the writing. I don’t usually include many quotes in my reviews,
but there were a number that stood out to me in <i>A Monster Calls</i>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Stories are wild creatures</i>, the monster said. <i>When you let them loose, who knows what havoc they might wreak? </i>(pg.
35)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>It is a <b>true</b>
story</i>, the monster said. <i>Many things that are true feel like a cheat.
Kingdoms get the princes they deserve, farmers’ daughters die for no reason,
and sometimes witches merit saving. Quite often, actually. You’d be surprised.</i>
(pg. 44)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“Son,” his father said,
leaning forward. “Stories don’t always have happy endings.” This stopped him.
Because they didn’t, did they? That’s one thing the monster had definitely
taught him. Stories were wild, wild animals and went off in directions you
couldn’t expect. (pg. 83)</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> <i>A Monster Calls</i> isn’t necessarily a very surprising book
or adventurous one, but it was worth the read, especially considering how short
it was. Plus, Patrick Ness is a fantastic author. If you’ve read The Chaos
Walking trilogy then you know exactly what I’m talking about.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Essohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13337144538645659059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-79374800241278449342014-02-07T07:00:00.000-07:002014-02-07T07:00:03.356-07:00Fantasy Friday: Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Addiction Level:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Believe-ability:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
daydream and dream about it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I was hesitant to read a companion
novel, because I adored Ismae in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Grave
Mercy</i> and wanted to follow her in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dark
Triumph</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I became just as
enamored with Sybella soon after I started <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dark
Triumph</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Plot wise Dark Triumph overlaps a
little with Grave Mercy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It picks up
where the duchess has come to meet with the Marshall and Sybella warns the
duchess of a trap.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sybella:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She, too, is
a real character.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is not perfect and
struggles with her identity and role in life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She has a lot to overcome, being one of d’Albret’s daughters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ew!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Beast:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so
glad he survived!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I liked him in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Grave Mercy</i>, but I like him even more in
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dark Triumph</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He epitomizes strength, honor, and
integrity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sure “he won’t win any
prizes” for his looks, but his heart is one of gold.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The continuation of the story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like how many people rally behind the 13
year old duchess.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What I disliked:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">D’Albret:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The man is
despicable!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While this series is
historical fiction, I wonder how much liberty she took with his character.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To say the least he is despicable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is recorded in history that Anne duchess
of Britany would not marry him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(For more
info check out <a href="http://www.robinlafevers.com/history/">LaFever’s site</a>.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>LaFevers did an excellent job of crafting a
disgusting character.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>EW!!!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mortain’s Abbess:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There is something up with that woman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Hopefully we will find out in the conclusion.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Having to wait for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mortal
Instrument</i>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The anticipated date is
sometime in 2014.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh the agony of having
to wait…<sighs dramatically and places hand on head while swooning></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">P.S.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In case you are
keeping track, yes this is the second post for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dark Triumph</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We liked the
book so much, we wanted to post again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">P.P.S.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, the agony
of waiting is…agony!</span></div>
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<![endif]-->Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189815054112644284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-84781958214422594892014-02-03T07:00:00.000-07:002014-02-05T09:13:06.401-07:00Breaking the Usual YA Conventions: Infinityglass by Myra McEntire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Overall</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: 3 Stars<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Addiction Level</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: I read it every waking moment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Believe-ability</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: It was believable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dystopia Factor</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: Eh. It’s “normal” life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> Like I said in our <a href="http://apocalypsereads.blogspot.com/2013/12/best-books-of-2013.html" target="_blank">Best Books of 2013</a> post, Rebecca and I
actually did read our share of books last year. I wasn’t the most consistent
with posting, but I would like to share my reviews for some of the books I
finished, especially those that I’ve reviewed previous books in the series.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">(Need to catch up on this
series? Check out our reviews for <i><a href="http://apocalypsereads.blogspot.com/2012/05/opposition-rising-hourglass-by-myra.html" target="_blank">Hourglass</a></i> or Rebecca’s review for <i><a href="http://apocalypsereads.blogspot.com/2012/08/unbelievable-narrator-timepiece-by-myra.html" target="_blank">Timepiece</a></i>.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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had been anticipating this book and the conclusion of the Hourglass series for
a long time. I also had been not so secretly hoping that McEntire would return
to Emerson as narrator. However, it was not meant to be. <i>Infinityglass</i> is
actually narrated by Dune and a new character Hallie. (Insert sad face here.) This
was an instant dilemma for me. I didn’t care for <i>Timepiece</i> as much as <i>Hourglass</i>
because of the change in view point and <i>Infinityglass</i> started off on that path
as well. This brings me to my main point.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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think YA readers have come to expect a certain framework in their novels. An
integral part of this framework is that we expect to be given the “starting lineup”
of characters that will be telling the story. Once those characters are
established we tend to be comfortable and happy to keep it that way. McEntire,
however, has purposefully chosen to upset the contentment of her readers by
giving us a series that does not follow this convention. What, then, is a
reader to do?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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equates to <i><b>my </b></i>problem with the series (note: not McEntire’s problem). I
absolutely fell in love with Emerson in <i>Hourglass</i>. I loved her snark and was
looking forward to living in her world for a while longer. Then, along came
Kaleb and my biggest feeling from <i>Timepiece</i> was disappointment. I know that
some would argue that Timepiece suffers from Second Book Syndrome, but I would
disagree. I think that it is easier to get hung up on what I wanted from
<i>Timepiece</i> and <i>Infinityglass</i> than to appreciate the stories for what they are. Just
because we as readers expect our narrators to stay consistent does not mean
that they actually have to. It’s our job to read the books, not write them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> I
do think that <i>Infinityglass</i> has some things going for it. I loved that the
overall story encompassed so many people. Typically YA novels rely on one or
two characters to solve the dilemma of the story (see above: elements of YA
framework) but McEntire creates an entire team of characters that have to work
together to fix the problem. It really is a great reminder that no one person
has it all together. There is no fantastic hero/heroine who can do it all on
their own. Plus, McEntire uses all three books in the series to tell the story.
I don’t think that any of the books are redundant or could be removed from the story.
And although we don’t get all the details from the characters I love, we do
learn about other interesting characters. I really enjoyed getting to know Poe
a little bit better. Had I not read <i>Infinityglass</i>, I would never have known
that I actually like Poe.</span></div>
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I will say that upon reading <i>Timepiece</i> for the second time I was better able
to enjoy it. I surely hope that happens when I reread <i>Infinityglass</i>. And
perhaps, I need to remember that I do not control the plot or characters from
my favorite books. I just get to go along for the ride.</span></div>
Essohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13337144538645659059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-36852898021023365792014-02-01T07:00:00.000-07:002014-02-01T07:00:08.090-07:00Farewell to My Friend<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Himself and I had to say goodbye to our dear Allie a few days ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She almost made it to her 9th birthday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will miss her very much. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Overall I liked the story, and Dalton wrapped up the loose
ends. The ending is a little sappy, but the reader has a solid conclusion. The
reader also knows the characters will continue to live on.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Of the whole series I believe <em><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The Blemished</span></em> is the best. In <em><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The
Unleashed</span></em> I found the drama and conflict/resolution cycle
frustrating and predictable. (I am the last person to pick up on clues; I would
make a terrible detective.)</span>
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What I liked most about the series is Dalton got me thinking.</span>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">While we do not always understand people, especially our
parents, for the most part I believe that parents love their children. As
humans we are flawed, and the expression of love is also flawed. Hold onto the
good and the love we have for one another.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">An equal society could never exist. Many have tried, and
many have failed. Take <em><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Animal Farm</span></em><em><span style="font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> for example.</span></em><em><span style="font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"></span></em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Someone
or group will always want and take power. Many will not be the best leaders.</span></em></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><em><span style="font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">As
part of the power struggle, those in power have to assert it over other people.
I do not understand this. It may be because in my heart I believe all people
have the potential to be good.</span></em><em><span style="font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"></span></em></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><em><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The Unleashed</span></em><em><span style="font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> is a tale of rebellion and
taking back the power. What will it take for me to begin to stand up for
injustice?</span></em></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Overall Rating: 5 stars</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Addiction Level:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
ignored the husband and puppy until I finished the book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Believe-ability:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
daydream and dream about it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">~~~</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Female assassins?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Who serve the god of Death?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Historical Fiction from the 15<sup>th</sup>
century?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strong male and female characters?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sprinkle it with an authentic love story?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Count me in!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Once I began the story I could not
put the book down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>LaFevers drew me into
her world; I had no doubts about its authenticity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The mission is simple:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Save the duchess from those who would
overthrow her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What I loved:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>Ismae:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Her character was naïve, loyal, fierce, and likable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is real.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She struggles with her place in this world and how to juggle her job and
her devotion to her god.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>Duval:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
is a strong male character who values life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He is honorable and not a “pig.” (There were plenty of pigs to go
around.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His best friends Beast and de
Lornay are a testament to his good character; they will do anything for
him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friendships like those are rare.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>Beast:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>LaFevers was able to capture his personality in a page.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like Ismae I instantly liked him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He reminds of Veronica Rossi’s Roar in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Under the Never Sky.</i> (My only
complaint…I want more!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>The Love Story:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was believable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was not
insta-love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was smitten way before
Ismae, and I had to wait impatiently for her to realize her true feelings.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>The ending:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The ending gave me peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I
<s>need</s> want more, I can walk away satisfied knowing the characters will
continue to live.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"></span></span>Not having to wait for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dark Triumph</i>!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What I disliked:</span></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Having to guess at ages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know it is a young adult tale, so ages are
important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are some clues, but
spell it out for me.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">D’Albret!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Ew!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All I have to say is ew…and
what a pig.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good writing.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pondering:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As I read about Ismae’s devotion to Mortain, I
thought about my devotion to God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do I
love Him that much?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is my first thought
always on His will?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How can I please
Him?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thanks to Esso for this new series!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Off to read <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dark Triumph</i>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">P.S.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In case you are
keeping track, yes this is the second post for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Grave Mercy</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We liked the
book so much, we wanted to post again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">J</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">ust the facts:</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Overall</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: 3 Stars<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Addiction Level</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: I read it every waking moment. (It only took an afternoon.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Believe-ability</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: It was believable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dystopia Factor</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">: Eh. It’s “normal” life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">~~~~~<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> <i>The Assassin’s Curse</i> takes place in a fantasy setting
where a young pirate girl named Ananna is preparing to marry a man she’s never
met from another pirate family. Ananna decides that she wants to make life
plans for herself, including captaining her own pirate ship and decides to run
away before she is married off and loses control over her own decisions.
Unfortunately, this is taken as an insult (wouldn’t you be upset, too?) and her
fiancée’s family sends an assassin after her to make amends for the snub. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> After hiding out for a bit, it becomes clear to Ananna
that she and the assassin, Naji, will eventually have a showdown and decides to
take a stand. While in the midst of their face-off Ananna saves Naji’s life on
a knee jerk reaction (which was pretty under-whelming, by the way) and
activates a curse that binds the two together. When realization of this sets in,
Ananna and Naji set off on a quest to break the curse and allow the two of them
to resume their lives as best they can. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> Seeing as I’ve
rated this book at 3 stars there are obviously some things that I didn’t like,
though overall, I did enjoy the story. My biggest complaint is that there are
aspects of the story that are not fully developed; and were they developed the
story would be much more fulfilling. The biggest of these revolves around Naji
himself. I like Naji as a character but I didn’t feel like there was a very
clear picture of who he is. There was almost no back-story, only small hints
that made me want to know more. Who is he really? Why did he become an
assassin? Will we find out the answers to these questions in book two? The
story also relies heavily on the use of magic, but I still feel like magic
wasn’t really connected to the story. There was something missing. And what
role do assassins really play in this story world? I could understand the story
world but still felt a little lost. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> However, the book did have many redeeming qualities too.
I really enjoyed a story where there was no insta-love. Eventually Ananna
realizes she has feelings for Naji, but I’m not really sure that she knows what
or why she likes him, and that’s okay. I like that Ananna is not overly
dependent on Naji but also is not overly feminist in her attitudes and beliefs.
It seems that authors often feel that in order to make a strong female
character that the character must be anti-male in their beliefs. This is not
true. A female character can still be strong and need or want the help of a
man. Usually a feminist character just comes across as bitchy and unpleasant,
to me at least. I think Ananna strikes a nice balance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> The story ends at a bit of an odd point but I am actually
looking forward to finishing the story in the sequel. I have lots of questions
that I would like answered and the only way to find out is to read on! I will
say that even though the story could be more developed it is an easy read and
some of my hang-ups kind of melted away if I just took the story at face value
and didn’t over think my stumbling blocks.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Essohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13337144538645659059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042383832607923665.post-78210976490851031302014-01-15T07:00:00.000-07:002014-01-15T07:00:04.295-07:00Surviving an Alien Invasion: The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Believe-ability:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
daydream about the created world and know I would have died in the first wave.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dystopia Factor:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
world has been turned upside down, all hope is lost, but maybe our hero and
heroine can save it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What can I say about this
book?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is awesome!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aliens have come to our world, invaded our
lives, and are trying to extinguish us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you like <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Falling Skies</i>, you
will love this book!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cassie is a strong female
character.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is not hard to root for
her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is trying to survive the
invasion and find her brother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both
admirable goals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has moments of
doubt, but she succeeds more than I would have in an apocalypse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Evan is a mystery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is both a good guy and a bad guy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like Cassie I have my doubts about him, but I
cannot place my finger on what is off about him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the end he redeems himself beyond doubt,
and I love that about his character.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Zombie is a mess.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is inspiring to see him leave his old life
behind and embrace his new life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a
great example of how to overcome hardship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>His real identity is both shocking and expected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I love the following quotes,
because they are so poignant:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">“One day I was
outside,” he says, “hanging up some sheets to dry on the clothesline, and this
weird feeling came over me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like
something had popped me in the chest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
mean, it was totally physical, not mental, not a little voice inside my head
telling me…telling me that Lauren was gone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It felt like someone had punched me hard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I knew.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So I dropped the sheet and hauled ass to her house…” (Yancey, p. 271).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">“I’ve decided to trust
him, but like somebody once said, you can’t force yourself to trust.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So you put all your doubts in a little box
and bury it deep and then try to forget where you buried it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My problem is that buried box is like a scab
I can’t stop picking at” (Yancey, p. 340).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="quotetext">“There's
an old saying about truth setting you free. Don't buy it. Sometimes the truth
slams the cell door shut and throws a thousand bolts.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I think the picture Yancey paints
is pretty accurate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am little nervous
for the sequel, but I cannot wait to see where the story goes next.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Who will survive?</span></div>
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