Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Where She Went by Gayle Foreman - Right through my Heart

Where She Went (If I Stay, #2)Where She Went by Gayle Forman

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Lately I've been fortunate enough to be tuned into some amazing books. This one just carries the torch and even that much higher. I revamped If I Stay in audio in anticipation of this book. I fell in love with that story all over. The audio was great. It has been a while, probably a little over a year, that there has been a book that I have read in less than a day. If not for my adult responsibilities, I know for positive that I would have read this book in one sitting. However, I read this book every chance I got, sneaking it when I probably shouldn't have. This book had my heart and soul enthralled and on the edge the entire book. This story had perfect dramatic balance and reading it was effortless and a pleasure. No one in this book is perfect, but actually flawed to the point of realism. I can see these people on stages performing or passing me in a public place. They are just people that had something happen and choices were made. These books are definitely books I aspire to make annual reads, true treasures. If you haven't yet go read them now.



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Monday, April 18, 2011

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen- You'll Never Forget This One

Water for ElephantsWater for Elephants by Sara Gruen

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Wow, I wish I would have read this book sooner. This is one of those stories that is hard to put down and when you have too, you can't wait to get back to it. I must admit that knowing Robert P was cast to play Jacob in the movie, this was how Jacob looked while reading this book. Not necessarily a bad thing. I am eager to see if they do the book justice. This tale was engaging and dramatic in every sense of the word. There was tension every day for someone, somehow. I was heartwrenched to furious at times and was most sad for the scenes with elderly Jacob and people who really didn't value him. If you haven't read this you should.



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Sunday, April 10, 2011

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare - Definitely Dive into this one.

City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments, #4)City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


How could I give any of Ms. Clare's books anything but 5 stars. I could go outside the rules and give a six or ten but that would defeat the basis of the concept. Speaking of concepts Ms Clare has stepped up the pace. There were so many things in this story I just didn't see coming and can I say thank you. Being book four I am even more connected and invested in these characters. I love the setting being back in New York and the start of it seeming to be more of the day to day events that stew and twist into ultimate chaos. What else should we expect from Cassie. Peppered throughout are appreciated looks into to all the relationships, both young and adult. I do wish I had a better grasp of the fairy involvement. I'm sure it has strategic placement that will come to light in future books. I truly love these books and cannot get enough. Too bad the wait is a year. So off I go to devour the book again but this time in audio with Mr. Westwick and Ms. Quinn.



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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan - It's just that.

The Dark and Hollow Places (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, #3)The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan




I actually took vacation to have uninterrupted time to finish this book. So well worth it. There are so many things I love about these books. All kinds of tension for one. No one in these books is the best at anything. All characters are dealing with a truly hopeless situation and just trying to get by and live. Something else I love about these books are the short chapters. I don't know why, but I felt the progress of the story better because I navigated scenes better with the shorter chapters. Not that some of these chapters aren't cliff hangers so that you can't help but keep reading right into the next chapter, cause you do. I just like the sense of accomplishment of gain ground through the book and the story. The story itself is of course the best thing about this book. I really didn't see almost all of what happened next. I really enjoy the fact that Ms Ryan tells it with anticipation but not way you can presume what will be. She builds her world with such skill you get anxious just reading. I know she it tackling a new series that is different and I can't wait to see what it's about.



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