KEEP CALM AND LOVE BOOKS: sad

Pages: 279

Publication Date: May 3rd 2016

Publisher: HarperTeen

ISBN: 0062392174 (ISBN13: 9780062392176)

When Eadlyn became the first princess of Illéa to hold her own Selection, she didn’t think she would fall in love with any of her thirty-five suitors. She spent the first few weeks of the competition counting down the days until she could send them all home. But as events at the palace force Eadlyn even further into the spotlight, she realizes that she might not be content remaining alone.

Eadlyn still isn’t sure she’ll find the fairytale ending her parents did twenty years ago. But sometimes the heart has a way of surprising you…and soon Eadlyn must make a choice that feels more impossible—and more important—than she ever imagined.

Now, What I Thought:

This was a fitting end to the whole series I will admit. I probably should've stopped at the third book of The Selection Series. I did like Eadlyn's P.O.V and storyline but now having finished everything, it would've been a nice and clean end to the series in, The One. I found Eadlyn's plot to just be excessive to the original beautiful storyline of America and Maxon. Don't get me wrong, I do not regret reading The Heir and The Crown but some part of me does wish I had stopped at the original trilogy. As for what happened in novel, nothing really did happen much except for Eadlyn's journey as a person with maturing and the fact she found out whom she really loved. As for events, nothing exciting I must admit.

I know it's a book literally about a bachelorette competition but when America was in the hospital fighting a coma and Eadlyn still went on a date and continued EVEN THOUGH she was pronounced regent of Illéa. I mean, she was the only one that could stop the competition, did she? NOPE. Your mother is literally almost dying and you go on a date... Ok? I was so not expecting her to end up with who she did! I really did think it was going to go a total different direction! I kind of felt bad for the person who was so blatantly rejected because I was routing for him!

HONESTLY. How many times did Eadlyn proclaim her love to someone? I'm actually thinking of going back and counting because it was getting ridiculous. I ended up being happy with who she ended up with but it was a hell of a journey to get there holy crap. I was pretty shocked what Maxon did towards the end. It was pretty unrealistic for a king to do that so easily and I don't think that was a smart move. I mean, with all the negatives I'v been saying, the book really was a fitting end to Eadlyn's story. I did like her growth and maturity from The Heir to this book. The epilogue was sweet and I liked how we got to see the next heirs to the throne.

God forbid, if Cass writes another continuation series about THEM, I'll be gobsmacked. I seriously doubt that but it's a funny thought to have. So with that said,

Goodbye Illéa, Goodbye America, Goodbye Maxon, Goodbye Eadlyn and GOODBYE THE SELECTION SERIES. For real now...

p.s. One thing I can say is that, I'v always loved the covers... they are all, collectively, stunningly gorgeous!

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The Crown (The Selection #5) by Kiera Cass | Review

Pages: 279 Publication Date: May 3rd 2016 Publisher: HarperTeen ISBN: 0062392174 (ISBN13: 9780062392176 ) When Eadlyn be...

Pages: 442 pages

Publication Date: June 14th 2011

Publisher: Hyperion

ISBN: 1423134710 (ISBN13: 9781423134718)

Alexis is the last girl you'd expect to sell her soul. She already has everything she needs--an adorable boyfriend, the perfect best friend, and a little sister who's finally recovering after being possessed by an evil spirit, then institutionalized.
Alexis is thrilled when her sister joins a club; new friends are just what Kasey needs. It's strange, though, to see how fast the girls in The Sunshine Club go from dorky and antisocial to gorgeous and popular. Soon Alexis learns that the girls have pledged an oath to a seemingly benevolent spirit named Aralt. Worried that Kasey's in over her head again, Alexis and her best friend Megan decide to investigate by joining the club themselves. At first, their connection with Aralt seems harmless. Alexis trades in her pink hair and punky clothes for a mainstream look, and quickly finds herself reveling in her newfound elegance and success.
Instead of fighting off the supernatural, Alexis can hardly remember why she joined in the first place. Surely it wasn't to destroy Aralt...why would she hurt someone who has given her so much, and asked for so little in return?

Now, What I Thought:

This was a cool sequel I will admit. Instead of having trouble with little possessed Kasey anymore we now have a different type of possessing, but instead on Alexis and Megan. It was interesting to see the aftereffects on Alexis's family's life after what happened in the last book. Kasey was in a psychiatric home and had just come back from her treatment and we find ourselves living in a whole new different neighbourhood. Kasey is starting her first year of high school and all she wants to do is be normal and have normal friends. Well that's a little hard for a girl to do when she was possessed by an old grumpy vengeful spirit. After all, everyone remembers Alexis's little sister breaking one of the most popular cheerleader's little sister's arm. Who could forget that?

While Kasey is adjusting to high school life she becomes friends with a new girl and weirdly enough, Lydia. Yeah, that weird emo girl from ALEXIS'S old group of friends. Anyways, they join this Sunshine Club where basically all of the girls, including Kasey, get turned into these amazing, beautiful, fashionista type popular girls. Alexis and Megan right away knew that something was up. I liked the friendship between those two a lot in this book. It really shown through how much last book's events bonded them together even though they were enemies just a couple months before. Alexis and Megan then have this bright idea to join the club themselves because again, they smell something fishy going on. Yeah not really a good idea considering the spirit that is turning these girls into psycho's and beauty pageant types isn't all that perfect and innocent as he seemed. Especially with his creepy ass book. LOL.

I couldn't quite believe how serious things got towards the end and a huge twist happened that left me shocked and sad. If you don't want to get spoiled I suggest not reading the description for the next book, like at all. It ruins it on the first few sentences, so just a disclaimer and warning on that. Basically this book made a great sequel to the series and I'm really liking Alender's writing style! It was fun to read and it makes you anxious, just like the first did!

p.s. I know this is in the last book review I did on this series but heres the link for the amazingly well done book trailer!! From Bad to Cursed Book Trailer

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From Bad to Cursed (Bad Girls Don't Die #2) by Katie Alender | Review

Pages: 442 pages Publication Date: June 14th 2011 Publisher: Hyperion ISBN: 1423134710 (ISBN13: 9781423134718 ) Alexis ...

Pages: 435

Publication Date: May 12th 2015 by Hodder & Stoughton

ISBN: 1444778552 (ISBN13: 9781444778557)

End of Days is the explosive conclusion to Susan Ee’s bestselling Penryn & the End of Days trilogy. After a daring escape from the angels, Penryn and Raffe are on the run. They’re both desperate to find a doctor who can reverse the twisted changes inflicted by the angels on Raffe and Penryn’s sister. As they set off in search of answers, a startling revelation about Raffe’s past unleashes dark forces that threaten them all.

When the angels release an apocalyptic nightmare onto humans, both sides are set on a path toward war. As unlikely alliances form and strategies shift, who will emerge victorious? Forced to pick sides in the fight for control of the earthly realm, Raffe and Penryn must choose: Their own kind, or each other?

Now, What I Thought:

The conclusion to this wonderful series was just..amazing. Honestly, Penryn & the End of Days, was the best series I had read in 2015, by far. This was such a thrilling explosion of action and romance all together and just squashed in 3 books, it was fantastic. I am so glad I read these books, I couldn't imagine not ever reading them because I find myself comparing a lot of new books to these. Susan Ee did an amazing and impeccable job writing this series and she definitely needs way more praise for it. Even though conclusions suck and are the most horrible thing in the world, it was time to say goodbye to Penryn and Raffe and that wonderful post-apocalyptic world.

The last book was definitely literal to the title. The end of days were coming and it was coming fast to Penryn and her group. Sacrifices were made and we really divulged into the life-threatening fights. Seriously, I though a couple of the main characters were going to die at multiple points of the novel. We had a crushing, thrilling and explosive battle at the end and it was so adrenaline-rushing to read. I was feeling worried yet proud of Penryn and Paige, and what they've accomplished and how much they've both been through!

We even get a change of setting! Penryn goes someplace where she finally gets to learn about the angels and even Raffe. It was so damn cool how smoothly the transition between the two worlds were. Ee described it beautifully and there were some pretty close calls for Penryn and Raffe's old angel friends. Yes, expect to see his old pals from long ago in this book, whether they help them or not, you'll have to read and find out ;). The romance escalated as the situations became more life-threatening and I loved every shared moment they had. I will leave you with one, very teasing quote because I just can't help it:

“So am I?” I whisper. “Your Daughter of Man?”

This was such an exiting and so satisfying way to closing the series and I will 100% miss the thrill I got from reading it the first time around. Rest assured I shall be re-reading these books a lot more in the future! Goodbye Penryn. Goodbye Raffe. Goodbye Paige. Goodbye Mom. Goodbye Watchers. Goodbye Pooky Bear and finally, Goodbye Penryn & the End of Days. It has been a pleasure reading Susan Ee's thrilling trilogy.

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End of Days (Penryn & the End of Days #3) by Susan Ee | Review

Pages: 435 Publication Date: May 12th 2015 by Hodder & Stoughton ISBN: 1444778552 (ISBN13: 9781444778557 ) End of Days i...

Pages: 393 pages

Publication Date: April 15th 2014 by Harlequin Teen

ISBN: 0373211120 (ISBN13: 9780373211128)

Vengeance will be hers.

Allison Sekemoto once struggled with the question: human or monster? With the death of her love, Zeke, she has her answer.

Monster.

Allie will embrace her cold vampire side to hunt down and end Sarren, the psychopathic vampire who murdered Zeke. But the trail is bloody and long, and Sarren has left many surprises for Allie and her companions - her creator Kanin, and her blood brother, Jackal. The trail is leading straight to the one place they must protect at any cost - the last vampire-free zone on Earth, Eden. And Sarren has one final, brutal shock in store for Allie.

In a ruined world where no life is sacred and former allies can turn on you in one heartbeat, Allie will face her darkest days. And if she succeeds, her triumph will be short-lived in the face of surviving forever alone.

THE FINAL HUNT IS ON.

Now, What I Thought:

So. This is it. The end of the Blood of Eden series. Wow. What an impeccable ride that was! This book was by far the best ending of any series, so much angst and struggle between all of the characters. The book picks up where Allison, Jackal and Kanin are searching for Zeke and Sarren. A huge surprise happens and hits us with a ton of bricks. Like damn, poor Allison hasn't had a single break. Allison, like in the last book, seems to be even more ruthless with killing and is even stronger. She doesn't stop to get back the boy she loves, kill Sarren and the disease once and for all. Just like the synopsis stated, the final hunt is on, and Sarren better run from Allison's wielding katana.

Jackal still cracks me up in this book, and he never ceases to surprise me. He shows a more compassionate side in this, NOT TO GET CONFUSED: He isn't nice, he isn't caring, he IS however an asshole and he definitely doesn't care if Allison, Zeke or even Kanin dies, but he DOES try to save Allison in some parts. He does surprise us at the end as well, and it was a pleasant surprise indeed. Whenever it comes to Jackal, I feel like it is my duty to share a quote because he's just way too funny, so here it is:

"Oh, isn't that sweet," came Jackal's loud, mocking voice... "Let's make goo-goo eyes at each other in the middle of a stinking corpse field, how very romantic."

The ending was so fast coming and I was not ready for that. Something happens that I still can't comprehend why it had to happen. WHY KAGAWA WHY. I remember crying and crying through the end till the last page. Kagawa definitely knows how to write a friggan great and dramatic finale. Don't expect to be happy at the end as well, even though I don't know how anyone could be, considering this amazing world is coming to a close.

Stakes are high, Eden is about to become infected, heartbreaking decisions are made, and sacrifices will happen to save humanity and vampires together.

The badge of honour is for the whole series collectively. This will be missed. Goodbye Allison. Goodbye Kanin. Goodbye Jackal. Goodbye Zeke and finally, Goodbye Blood of Eden.

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The Forever Song (Blood of Eden #3) by Julie Kagawa | Review

Pages: 393 pages Publication Date: April 15th 2014 by Harlequin Teen ISBN: 0373211120 (ISBN13: 9780373211128 ) Vengeance wil...

Pages: 419 pages

Publication Date: September 3rd 2013 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

ISBN: 0316213101 (ISBN13: 9780316213103)

Tana lives in a world where walled cities called Coldtowns exist. In them, quarantined monsters and humans mingle in a decadently bloody mix of predator and prey. The only problem is, once you pass through Coldtown's gates, you can never leave.

One morning, after a perfectly ordinary party, Tana wakes up surrounded by corpses. The only other survivors of this massacre are her exasperatingly endearing ex-boyfriend, infected and on the edge, and a mysterious boy burdened with a terrible secret. Shaken and determined, Tana enters a race against the clock to save the three of them the only way she knows how: by going straight to the wicked, opulent heart of Coldtown itself.

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown is a wholly original story of rage and revenge, of guilt and horror, and of love and loathing from bestselling and acclaimed author Holly Black.

Now, What I Thought:

Guys. I own this book in 3 versions. Paperback, ibooks, and Kindle. Thats how good it is. I need it everywhere I can access it. I find myself coming back to this one a lot. I'll re read it every couple of months just because I need to remind myself of this amazing story!

Now, you might recognize Holly Black's name from her other amazing novels, Spiderwick Chronicles, The Iron Trial, Curse Workers, etc. So you can only imagine how great this stand-alone novel could be, especially with those books under her belt.

Just like the synopsis says, this world we're set in, has already been introduced to vampires. They're feared of but what make it different than any random vampire book, is that they actually don't run free in this world. Coldtowns. A homey, comfortable, welcoming.. cage. For vampires and vampire-lovers. LOOL. This immediately intrigued me! Its really interesting how Black described these towns made for monsters and humans that got a little too friendly with monsters. You can't ever leave once you step in, BUT there is a loophole. And it's crucial for Tana, our protagonist, in the novel to use that loophole, or so we think ;)

This book takes a turn for the worse, for poor Tana. I do feel bad for her, she did wake up and find all of her classmates and friends dead. Yet, LUCKILY, her annoying ass ex boyfriend managed to to 'survive'. How convenient.

In this book, you get to see how kickass Tana is, and her little group of misfits. On the romantic side, its pretty limited but our thirst's are quenched (That sounded less weirder in my head, yikes). I actually enjoyed the fact that this wasn't a star-crossed lover book, like most vampire novels are. It kept it at bay while really focusing on the action filled plot line. The ending is intense and I absolutely loved every minute I spent reading it. And reading it again, and again and so forth.

**** UPDATE*****

I JUST READ ON HOLLY BLACK'S GOODREADS PAGE THAT SHE WAS THINKING OF A SEQUEL!!! SHE HAS AN IDEA BUT NEEDS TO RUN IT BY HER EDITOR. HALLELUJAH MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED!!! FINGERS CROSSED!!

**** UPDATE *****

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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black

Pages: 419 pages Publication Date: September 3rd 2013 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN: 0316213101 (ISBN13: 9780316...

Pages: 468 pages

Publication Date: February 28th 2012 by Balzer + Bray

ISBN: 0062071041 (ISBN13: 9780062071040)

Humanity is all but extinguished after a war with Partials—engineered organic beings identical to humans—has decimated the population. Reduced to only tens of thousands by a weaponized virus to which only a fraction of humanity is immune, the survivors in North America have huddled together on Long Island. But sixteen-year-old Kira is determined to find a solution. As she tries desperately to save what is left of her race, she discovers that that the survival of both humans and Partials rests in her attempts to answer questions about the war's origin that she never knew to ask.

Playing on our curiosity of and fascination with the complete collapse of civilization, Partials is, at its heart, a story of survival, one that explores the individual narratives and complex relationships of those left behind, both humans and Partials alike—and of the way in which the concept of what is right and wrong in this world is greatly dependent on one's own point of view.

Now, What I Thought:

So to start off, this is a dystopian novel, and it's definitely different than any dystopia world I'v ever read about. The novel revolves around Kira, she's a pretty smart medic. They have her working on maternity, much to her dismay, because the human population is depleting each day. Years back, some scientists wanted to finally win the big war that was happening. They decided to create these human look-a-likes, except they're not even human. Think cyborg meets insanely attractive alien lol. Indestructible. These Partials did in fact win the big war, which was intended, but didn't stop there. They legit. took. out. more. than. half. of. the. earth's. population. TALK ABOUT BIG MISTAKES.

Now with only a couple ten-thousand humans left that did manage to hide and survive from the Partials, they're slowly dying as well. A virus, in which Kira thinks the Partial's made, RM, is killing the newborns in the maternity ward. Literally, not one baby has ever survived. Due to this and the fact that the population is lacking, laws have been put in place to ensure that at a certain age, you are eligible to produce babies. That doesn't bode well for Kira, considering she's 16 and there about to make the age from 18 to 16.

Kira, being the strong and independent individual that she is, went off looking for the RM cure. Lots of exciting things happen and its crazy to read about the after math of the world. The way Wells describes New York, Chicago, and the various other hot spots and how destroyed they are, is impeccable. Now, with every strong female protagonist, comes the love interest. I won't get into too much detail about him but lets just say.. yum hehe.

Great book, different type of story which was refreshing and I did not regret it one bit!

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Partials (Partials Sequence #1) by Dan Wells | Review

Pages: 468 pages Publication Date: February 28th 2012 by Balzer + Bray ISBN: 0062071041 (ISBN13: 9780062071040 ) Humanity is a...

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Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover (Gallagher Girls #3) by Ally Carter | Review

Pages: 263 pages Publication Date: June 9th 2009 by Disney-Hyperion ISBN: 1423116380 (ISBN13: 9781423116387 ) When Cammie ...

Pages: 352 pages

Publication Date: May 7th 2013 by New American Library

ISBN: 045141425X (ISBN13: 9780451414250)

Thanks to its unique combination of human and vampire residents, Morganville, Texas, is a small college town with big-time problems. When student Claire Danvers gets the chance to experience life on the outside, she takes it. But Morganville isn’t the only town with vampire trouble...

Claire thought she'd never get to leave Morganville, but she can't pass up the chance to finally attend her dream school, MIT. After all, getting to invent anti-vamp devices with Professor Anderson - a Morganville exile herself - sounds like a dream come true... until Claire realizes there are sinister forces at play, and she's not the only one with a vampire-related agenda.

Without her friends Shane, Eve, and Michael, Claire finds that suriving a killer schedule may be hard... but with them, it might turn out to be impossible.

Now, What I Thought:

This is the 14th book! like.. holy cow... 14 magnificent books! And its sad to even write this but.. the last and FINAL book is already out :( I am definitely dreading reading that book.

This, surprisingly, was outside of Morganville and it was just Claire in the beginning, trying to get used to the real world and a different University. I will admit, this was difficult to read. I think mostly because I hate changes and this was definitely a change then the normal way Caine rights her books.

We got to meet new people, like Claire's old best friend that we heard so much in the first book. But as the book progresses, of course drama hits down. We see Myrnin later on, which makes me ever so happy :) Except unfortunately looks like the Shane- lovers will be loving this book because Shane and Claire do reunite in this book and poor Myrnin gets left out.. but Oliver makes an appearance, I remember being so happy, when I read the he was there!! This book was amazing, and even though it was different from most of the others in the series, it was still a great book :)

I will Still FOREVER love Claire and Myrnin, no matter what Caine throws at us.

ps. I haven't fully read the last book, Daylighters, I will admit Iv been stalling because I don't want to finish this series. I will honestly try and finish it and get the review up ASAP. :( so sad.