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

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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Sisters Red - Better than the original

Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Almost nothing like Little Red Riding Hood, but better. Only the cloake(s) is the same. You get two for the price of one for sisters. You get double the perspective, one tarnished and driven by trauma and the other just trying to live and be real while staying loyal. I would have loved to have gotten a little more backstory on how the Fenris came to be, but that's just my thirst for lore perspective and spins. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to sink into a tense story with an constant engaging plot. I will definitely be lending this book out and moving on to read the other Jackons Pearce book I have. Thank you Ms. Pearce for writing this.



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Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright - Postscript

Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This is definitely the adult version and I really liked it. There were just a few smatterings of lines from the tale that were placed in just the right places. I need to see the movie and see if they were actually in the script too. I found it interesting that the script was a predecessor to this book. I think in all this was a good marketing tool but I don't understand why they put the last chapter online and not in the book. Going online to read the last chapter was all I did. I didn't see the need to browse the site because I already know I will see this movie (if just to see the cute Peter and Henry).



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The Last Sacrifice - Great ending with just enough unanswered.

Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


These books are fantastic YA. My personal opinion is top shelf. Ms. Mead weaves a story that lets you participate in more than just holding the book. You feel vested in characters. She has a talent for the unforseen twist and turn. I can't wait for the next spin off series to begin. In the mean time I will try my hand at her adult series. Kudos Ms. Mead.



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Prom & Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg: Don't judge this book by the cover.

Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Truthfully, if I were to judge a book by its cover, I would have passed by this book. To reinforce my poor judgment, I really loved this author's first book but the pink tones and the dress made this book appear, to me, to be something not my taste. I, in no way, classify myself as a girlie girl and even more both of my prom experiences from my younger years were pretty much dreadful disasters. I thought about checking it out from the local library, but alas their copy is on order. Thank you, Eve’s Fan Garden (Twilight Moms) for coordinating a read along, even though I was late to the party in the participation arena. I ventured into my local book chain to acquire several books and add this one to the stack. I am so glad I did. This book was fantastic. After chapter 6 I found it impossible to put down and read straight on to the wonderful finish. I’m going to pass it around to all my reader coworkers, it’s so good. Ms. Eulberg’s writing is effortless to read and you travel along through the story as if you were there. With bullying so prominent in today’s social discussions, this book does not preach to its reader but paint the picture as a backdrop. Primarily the story reinforces the one thing I did, DO NOT JUDGE A BOOK/PERSON BY ITS/THEIR COVER. Go buy it today, find a nice comfy nook and dive into this great story.



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Griftopia: bubble Machines, bampire Squids, and the Long Con That is Breaking America by Matt Taibbi -- Nuff Said

Griftopia: Bubble Machines, Vampire Squids, and the Long Con That Is Breaking America by Matt Taibbi

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I think I heard about this book from one of the participants of a podcast I listen to (smartmouths). This books is full of information sometimes a bit too much and overwhelming. I did find it very interesting and made me feel a bit guilty about not being up on all the current events and happening in just our country alone. Granted this book is mostly a historical perspective it really opens an eye to what really goes on and how media and others are so very talented on putting a spin on or just covering up what they don't want you to know for their own personal gain. So many in this country of golden opportunity are loosing their conscience and humanity. It's a sad state of affairs.



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The Lost Saint - Bree Despain - Hanging in there

The Lost Saint by Bree Despain

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I really liked this second book in the series, but was horrified that Bree could just cut the story where she did. Has she no compassion for her readers. Has she no sympathy for our tender hearts. So many questions left unanswered and fate teetering on the edge of dispair. Why Why Why!!!



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