March Wrap Up | FTM

The first book I read this month was Rebel Belle by: Rachel Hawkins! I absolutely loved this book, it was so entertaining! I rated it a 4.5 out of 5 stars! You can read my review HERE

The second book I read was The Silver Linings Playbook by: Matthew Quick. I really wanted to read this ever since I watched the film. I was very surprised to how easy and quick it was to read. I was expecting a little more difficulty because it's an adult novel. I just really loved how both Tiffany and Pat are so messed up, the characters are really what made this book really enjoyable. I highly recommend this book! I would rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars.

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Rebel Belle: Rachel Hawkins | Review | FTM

Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird. She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and lethal fighting instincts.

Just when life can't get any more disastrously crazy, Harper finds out who she's charged to protect: David Stark, school reporter, subject of a mysterious prophecy and possibly Harper's least favorite person. But things get complicated when Harper starts falling for him—and discovers that David's own fate could very well be to destroy Earth.

With snappy banter, cotillion dresses, non-stop action and a touch of magic, this new young adult series from bestseller Rachel Hawkins is going to make y'all beg for more.

- Goodreads Synopsis

Unlike most of my reviews this one is SPOILER-FREE

February Wrap-Up! -RQK

The first book I read this month was a short story, "Mitosis" by: Brandon Sanderson. This story takes place in the same world as his book Steelheart. In this one the reckoners are fighting an Epic known as Mitosis. You may or may not be able to guess his ability based off his name. I won't spoil this, but if you have read the first and or second book in this series I suggest you read this story. It may be a short story but it very interesting just the same! Brandon Sanderson has actually released the second book of this series, unfortunately I still haven't been able to get my hands on a copy, but I assure you I am working on it! I would give this short story 5/5 stars!

The next two books I read were actually graphic novels based of Rick Riordan books. The first books to both the Percy Jackson and the Hero's of Olympus series. I absolutely love all of Rick Riordan's books! Even his short stories are absolutely phenomenal! I have always had an interest in ancient cultures, but these books made me love them even more! If you haven't read them yet then well what have you been doing with your life?! I am just kidding... kind of. Seriously though if you have not read any of his books I highly suggest you go to a library or book store and get one of them! I am not really sure if I can really rate graphic novels to books I have already read. However if I was to rate them based off how well they portrayed the books I would say they both deserve 5/5 stars as well! 

The last book that I finished this month was "Killer Instinct" by: Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Jennifer is actually our author of the month! How exciting I actually got to pick it for the first time! I have read many of her books and I absolutely loved them all! I also loved this book, no surprise. Jennifer is a tremendous author and I would suggest her books to absolutely everybody! I am working on a review for this book, when I post it I will link it in our author of the month section as well as on this wrap-up.

Note: I was so excited about Jennifer Lynn Barnes book that I didn't finish the other book I was reading. Also in English I have been reading a book that I have yet to finish. These two books are: BZRK:Reloaded by: Michael Grant as well as Frankenstein by:Mary Shelley. These books will most likely be in next months wrap-up.

Looking For Alaska: John Green | Review | FTM

Before. Miles "Pudge" Halter's whole existence has been one big nonevent, and his obsession with famous last words has only made him crave the "Great Perhaps" (François Rabelais, poet) even more. He heads off to the sometimes crazy, possibly unstable, and anything-but-boring world of Culver Creek Boarding School, and his life becomes the opposite of safe. Because down the hall is Alaska Young. The gorgeous, clever, funny, sexy, self-destructive, screwed-up, and utterly fascinating Alaska Young, who is an event unto herself. She pulls Pudge into her world, launches him into the Great Perhaps, and steals his heart.

- Goodreads Synopsis

This Review Will Contain SPOILERS

February Wrap Up | FTM

Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites.

Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all. 

Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen. 

Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her.

It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.

The first book I read this month was The Young Elites by: Marie Lu. I don't know how I feel about this book, before this book was even released I was skeptical about reading it. As a reader and lover of high fantasy books I was a little disappointed, I feel like I might have put my expectations too high just because when ever I see or read a fantasy book I expect the following, great world building, and dense and descriptive writing to help us understand everything. Fantasy books usually have a very confusing and unique world and what comes with that is ALOT of story telling. With this book I felt confused with the world as well as some of the characters. This book was a little underdeveloped. However, I did enjoy Marie Lu's writing style because it had more of an elegance to it. In my opinion, I did not feel like I was reading a fantasy book, it felt like a dystopian book set in a renaissance time period with teenagers with magical powers. There are quite a few similarities with this book and other dystopians especially with the corrupt government but there wasn't really a complete separation with this world and other dystopians. It just felt too modern, when you are writing fantasy books you can have so much freedom with the fantastical element and sadly Marie didn't take that path. I would rate this book a 3 out of 5 stars just because I feel it has more potential for later books.

Before. Miles "Pudge" Halter's whole existence has been one big nonevent, and his obsession with famous last words has only made him crave the "Great Perhaps" (François Rabelais, poet) even more. He heads off to the sometimes crazy, possibly unstable, and anything-but-boring world of Culver Creek Boarding School, and his life becomes the opposite of safe. Because down the hall is Alaska Young. The gorgeous, clever, funny, sexy, self-destructive, screwed-up, and utterly fascinating Alaska Young, who is an event unto herself. She pulls Pudge into her world, launches him into the Great Perhaps, and steals his heart.

After. Nothing is ever the same.

The second book I read this month was Looking For Alaska by: John Green. I went into this book expecting everything to be spectacular and so original, but I was let down sadly. I couldn't connect with the characters and the storyline was just a little average for me. I was so disappointed that I rated it a 2.8 out of 5 stars. :( If you would like to read more of my thoughts, I have written a review for this book and it will be posted next month on March 5th, 2015.

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