Insergent Review

Publisher - Katherine Tegen Books
Published - ; First Edition edition (May 1, 2012)
Page Count -525
Series - Divergent book 2
First line - I wake with his name on my mouth.

Blurb:

One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.
Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable—and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.
New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth's much-anticipated second book of the dystopian Divergent series is another intoxicating thrill ride of a story, rich with hallmark twists, heartbreaks, romance, and powerful insights about human nature.

My review

Many people will most likely disagree with me when I say this book isn't all the good. I believe that could be because of my dislike of Tris's actions in this book. I believe she should've  trusted the people she is suppose to depend on, and she has to much trouble speaking up when it comes to herself. As for the authors writing, I love it. The incredible and intricate plot and romance pull you into the story and Roth has a way of writing to draw you into the story and your surroundings seem to fall away as you get deeper in the story always wondering what's going to happen next. The book starts off exactly where Divergent ended going straight into the action. All in all I give Insurgent four stars.

Nevermore

Publisher : Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published : Reprint edition (August 30, 2011)
page count : 576
Series : Nevermore


Blurb


At once an homage to one of America's greatest writers and a page-turning psychological mystery that is equal parts horror, humor, and romance, NEVERMORE is the story of Varen -- a Poe-fan and goth -- and Isobel -- a cheerleader and unlikely heroine. When a Lit. project pairs the two together, Isobel finds herself steadily swept into Varen's world, one that he has created in his notebook and in his mind, one where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life. Isobel slowly learns that dreams can be much more powerful than she'd ever expected, and that pain and despair come in all shades. As labels of "goth" and "cheerleader" fade away, she sees more in Varen than a tall, pale outcast, and a consuming romance is braced against the ever-clearer horror that the most terrifying realities are those within our own minds.

When Isobel has a single chance to rescue Varen from the shadows of his own nightmares, will she be able to save him -- and herself?

My review

Kelly Creagh takes you into an exciting world full of danger and romance. Books like Nevermore  are books I usually wouldn't read and I was afraid when I first picked it up that I wouldn't like it and I was wasting my money, but after reading it I was highly impressed and I even started reading more of this genre. Nevermore adds a dark twist to the romance of Isobel and Varen. Kelly Creagh is able to bring her imagination to life in vivid descriptions that are neither lengthy or boring.  All in all I give nevermore four stars.

Enshadowed

Publisher :Atheneum Books for Young Readers;
published :Reprint edition (August 27, 2013)
page count :492
Series : Nevermore


Blurb:
While Varen remains a prisoner in a perilous dream world where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life, Isobel travels to Baltimore to confront the dark figure known throughout the world as the Poe Toaster. This man, the same man who once appeared to Isobel in her dreams and abandoned her in Varen’s nightmare world, holds the key to saving Varen.

But when Isobel discovers a way to return to this dream world, she finds herself swept up in a realm that not only holds remnants of Edgar Allan Poe’s presence, but one that has taken on the characteristics of Varen’s innermost self. It is a dark world of fear, terror, and anger.

When Isobel once more encounters Varen, she finds him changed. And now Isobel must face a new adversary—one who also happens to be her greatest love.


My review:
Enshadowed follows Isobel further into Varens dream world where the plots unfold. Though Kelly Creagh is an amazing writer and her creativity is absolutely impeccable the story may be hard to follow if the first book, Nevermore, isn't still in your mind. I love the fact that Kelly Creagh writes in third person so that you can see what everyone is thinking and aren't blinded by only one persons thoughts. One thing I missed and was looking for the entire time I was reading was Varen. Yes he pops up every once in awhile but you only see him in the briefest glimpses.  All in all I give this book three stars.

The Van Alen Legacy

The Van Alen Legacy

Publisher :Disney Hyperion

Published : 1 edition (October 6, 2009)

Page count : 395

Series : Blue blood Book 4

First line : "It is said that Allegra's daughter will defeat the Silver Bloods."

There had been little time to mourn.

 

 

 

 

Blurb -

With the stunning revelations surrounding Bliss's true identity comes the growing threat of the sinister Silver Bloods. Once left to live the glamorous life in New York City, the blue bloods now find themselves in an epic battle for survival. Not to worry: love is still in the air for the young vampires of the Upper East Side. Or is if? Schyler has made her choice. She has forsaken Jack for Oliver, choosing human over vampire. But Old loves die has... And even cold hearted Mimi seems to suffer from the ties of that mind.

Young vampires unite in this highly anticipated fourth installment of the new York times best-selling series.

 

Review-

Pretty good. The action and romance picks up in this book and for the first time in this series I can see more than just a chosen few be able to get threw this book. Its full of vampire action and for once I don't want to kill Mimi. The book is very well put together and there should be no trouble reading it. Also I believe this book would be okay for all ages if they were interested in. Its clean without the usual vanity you find in books meant for teens or adults. Its still upsetting Because I don't have a hole lot to say about the book with out giving the hole story away, but I've come to realize that your just going to have to read it yourself. I give this book four stars.  

 

 

Revelations

Revelation by Melissa De La Cruz

Published : Reprint edition (July 21, 2009)

Publisher : Hyperion Book CH

Page count : 288

Series : Blue Bloods book 3

First line : I have secures position in Target Area and will commence investigation into death by consumption of Augusta Carondolet. _ On an early and bitterly cold morning in late March, Schuyler Van Alen let herself inside the glass doors of the Dushesne School, feeling relieved as she walked in the soaring barrel- ceiling entryway dominated by an imposing John Singer Sargent portrait of the school's founders.

 

 

 

 

Blurb:

  Have you ever wondered what secrets lurk behind the closed doors of New York City’s wealthiest families? They're powerful, they're famous... they're undead.
Schuyler Van Alen’s blood legacy has just been called into question—is the young vampire in fact a Blue Blood, or is it the sinister Silver Blood that runs through her veins? As controversy swirls, Schuyler is left stranded in the Force household, trapped under the same roof as her cunning nemesis, Mimi Force, and her forbidden crush, Jack Force.

When one of the Gates of Hell is breached by Silver Bloods in Rio de Janeiro, however, the Blue Bloods will need Schuyler on their side. The stakes are high; the battle is bloody; and through it all, Carnavale rages on. And in the end, one vampire’s secret identity will be exposed in a revelation that shocks everyone.

My review:

Finally! I am so happy with this book. The action picks up, and so does a tiny bit of romance. Schuyler is finally learning things and is having to face hardships. There was still a few slow parts to this book, but for the most part I was actually wanting to read it instead of forcing myself to get to the good parts. It had me running to get the next book by the end and I was highly impressed by the changes from the first and second book to this one. The story starts to unfold in front of your eyes and its incredible. though I would still only give 3 stars maybe 3.5.

As I've said before and will say again teaser for this series will not be posted unless someone ask, so don't be shy.

Masquerade

Masquerade

 

Publisher : Disney-Hyperion

Published : July 1, 2008 Reprint edition

Page count : 336

Series : Blue Blood book 2

First line : The pigeons had taken over St. Mark's square.

Blurb:
  Schuyler Van Alen wants an explanation for the mysterious deaths of young vampires. With her best friend, Oliver, Schuyler travels to Italy in the hope of finding the one man who can help-her grandfather. Meanwhile, back in New York, preparations are feverishly underway for the Four Hundred Ball, an exclusive gala hosted by the city's wealthy, powerful, and unhuman-a true Blue Blood affair.



My review:
 I have almost all the same problems I did with the first book and all the same likes, so this will be short. In this book you start to see a real connection between characters which I was glad to see. Relationships start to form between many people. This book isn't for everyone but if you like chick Lits then this for you. I'm sorry to say that I don't really have much else to say about the book. Its not bad, but its not good either, and its not a book that someone could read and beable to get into reading like some books. In order to read this book, or this series really, you need patients and need to be able to push through the rough spots. You start to learn more about their vampire abilities, and the action picks up some with the silver bloods. But only a little.
One thing I found disappointing was the fact that you sort of lost the masquerade theme which is what the book is named. I was expecting the book to be centered around the ball, but the actaull ball scene was very short.
I would give this book 3 stars.

There will not be teasers for this book unless otherwise asked, so if you want them then ask and you shall receive.

Blue blood

Blue bloods

Publisher :Disney-Hyperion; Later Printing edition  

Published : March 27, 2007

Page count: 336 pages

Series : Blue Bloods (Book 1)

First line : The Bank was a decrepit stone building at the tail end of Houston street, on the last divide between the gritty rest Village and the wild of the Lower East side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My review:

Okay?

 

Blue blood by Melissa De La Cruz had its ups and downs. It got my attention, but its hard to stay in the story. It doesn't capture you and pull into the book, buts its not to boring to actually want to throw the book at a wall and give up it. I love the creativeness of the story and the idea. Its an incredible for those that love to read, but not a book you'll want to read more than once.

 The author is incredibly well gifted when it come to imagine nation and is able to separate herself from other authors even though her book is about vampires. I find that quit enjoyable, but I cant stand when the book gets to a slow part because its so hard to get threw it, and onto the good part. Blue blood is incedibably well paced and explains everything clearly so your not having to go back in the story to find what in the world is going on or who a character it. You will have to go back and reread thing s though if you don't know who's talking because the book often switches character pov's which I usually love, but in Blue blood things get a little confusing. All in all I would give Blue by Melissa De La Cruz three stars.

 

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