Fallout by Ellen Hopkins

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


It was so nice to get book three to Kristen's story. This book was from 3 different perspectives, which sometimes can be confusing. It always takes me awhile to learn each character but thats okay, I enjoy the way these books are written. If you have never read or picked up a Ellen Hopkins book, I highly recomend doing so. They are written in poetry form. You might have a page that is shaped in a letter S and then the next page maybe a question mark, it is really cool and makes reading very enjoyable.

This series to me, is for 16 and up. They delve into some hardcore issues, but are written very well. This series is focused on a girl who gets addicted to crystal meth and how it effects her life and her choices and all the people around her. It is loosely based on the authors own experience with her daughter. I recently found out that her and her daughter are working on a memoir called, "Monster". Kristen calls meth, "monster". But the book is on hold due to Kristina going under treatment for lung cancer. It is so sad, becuz after reading these books I have come to care for Kristina and there is understanding how a person can make a few wrong choices and thats all it takes to go down a path that u really have to struggle to get off of. This book shows you and really makes you think about how it could happen to anyone, not just the people who are the typical sterotype.

I am looking forward to any of Ellen's future books and hope Kristina is doing well.

If you are new to Ellen Hopkins , I say start with "Impulse" (thats my fav) or this series, which is; "Crank", "Glass" and now "Fallout". U must read the Crank series in order or you will be confused.



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Enna Burning by Shannon Hale

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This is a wonderful fairytale. I listened to the audio, becuz it is a fullcast which was really nice. This is the second book to the Goose Girl. This book brings in a new person's perspective which I really enjoyed. It started out a little slow for me, probably the first quarter of the story, but then really picks up. Shannon Hale's books always make me feel warm and fuzzy, like I am curled up by a fireplace with a cozy soft blanket with a cup of hot chocolate, aaaahhhhh......... That is the best way I can describe her books. Not that there is not action, death and destruction, but the overall stories are very fairytale-ish (if thats a word, I say it is, lol) I love the words she chooses. I am definitely glad that I started this series and plan on going on with it. I would recommend this to anyone who loves old folklore and/or a good fairytale.



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City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


WOW! This book was so awesome. It was so nice to be back with the Shadowhunters! I could not put this book down once I got started! I was obsessed. I love that Cassandra Clare wrote a prequel to this whole story and they way she released them! She is a genius writer in my opinion to put all of this together. You don't have to read the prequel before reading this book, but it is so cool if you do. The references and characters that show up in this book, you already know some of their background. I fell in love with Jace AND Magnus all over again. Simon's story was very interesting and esp. how it intertwines with Jace's story. Cassie has brought her story together so beautifully! I can't wait for book 2 of the prequel and then the fifth Mortal instruments next year. This world is so amazing to lose yourself in while reading, I can totally forget whats going on in my stress-filled life and spend time with my friends in New York! Thank you C.Clare for sharing this exciting, romantic, action-packed, thrilling story!



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Jace's letter to Clary by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


WOW! eeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkk! This was so great to get to read this. After reading his perspective on the "Seelie Court" scene on Cassandra's website and then this, it was such an insight on how much Jace really loves Clary! I am almost thinking "Edward who?" LOL



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Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

All I can say is WOW! Well, not exactly true, I have much more to say....LOL In the words of "Steven Tyler" as said on "American Idol" --This book is so great, "it is a full and complete sentence!" She brought everything together beautifully. It was pure Wicked Loveliness! It seemed that everything just came around full circle in such a believable and exciting way. The book is quite the page turner. It switches between each of the main characters POV's. It has a few amazing twists that are very shocking. Throughout the whole story I have fell in love with the Summer King, the dark Kings and the Shadow King at different times, but with this final book I found myself loving them all at the same time! Melissa's writing allows you to picture exactly what is happening down to characteristics of each person. I was very satisfied by the ending although not what I thought it would be at all. :) I finished it last night and I am still thinking about it today. It was the last thing on my mind when I fell asleep and the first thing on my mind this morning. I love it when a story is able to really seep into you so much that the feelings and the characters linger with you long after reading the story.

If I could say one thing negative at all about this book, it would be :SPOILER ALERT, SPOILER ALERT, warning if you havent read the book , don't read this next section of my review until you do.

It would be that, I didn't feel like I got quite enough closure for Niall, Irial and Leslie. I know Seth kinda tells you the threads he sees but I want, I NEED to know if and / or when is she going to come to the dark court completely and commit to one of them and who would that be? My guess would be Niall but I know she loves Irial to, but her love for Irial seems more caring for a family member. Her love for Niall seems like a real passionate soulmate kind of love. I am so hoping that the next short story Melissa releases (becuz I am pretty sure there is one more she has promised) that it will be to give more closure to their story. "Stopping Time and Old Habits" were both about Niall so we can only hope. Plus I wouldn't mind seeing more from Devlin either.

Spoiler Alert OVer, you can read this next section:

Awesome , Awesome, Awesome! Brilliant story from book one to book final along with all the short extra stories. This is one of my top book series. Melissa has set the standard HIGH for YA Faery books. I am not sure it can get any better than this. :) Thanks Melissa for sharing your beautiful, wicked, lovely story with the world! Cant wait for the films! eeeeeekkkk.... :O

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The Blood Confession by Alisa M. Libby

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I liked this book. It wasn't the kind of book that I couldn't wait to pick up and read but when I did, I was glad to be reading it. It is a historical fiction about Elizabeth Bathory, whom some people think that Bram Stoker developed his Dracula character from. I can say it is a def. possibility. The story starts out with Elizabeth held captive for crimes. It flips back and forth from current day to how she became captive. I am not sure how much is fiction and how much at it is facts, but it is a really interesting story. I plan to research a little bit more to find out what they really did know about her.

One thing that I thought is that the author would have made me feel for the character, but I never really did? Maybe it was how it was written and the author never intended that, or maybe I am heartless? LOl

In my opinion, this book is not for a younger crowd. It is bloody and gory at times and lots of death scenes. I don't think it is a necessary read, but if you like historical fiction, mixed in with a little scariness, you will enjoy this.





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Ally Carter's "Only the Good , Spy Young"

THE GALLAGHER GIRL SERIES HAS THE CUTEST BOOK TITLES EVER! :D
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover by Ally Carter

My rating: 4 of 5 stars






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I am so totally addicted to the Gallagher Girl books. They make me feel like a young girl when I read them, the characters feel like your friends. It just reminds me of being young, innocent and trying to figure out the male species! LOL Even though these girls are secretly attending a girls school for spies, I could still really relate to these girls. It also feeds that certain something inside of probably every girl, to have a little danger and excitement in their life and to have two identities, kinda like a super-hero. Young school girl by day, top secret agent at night!

This series is drew me in, I actually listened to the audios and will probably continue to do so, becuz the lady who does them is great. She does all the different character voices. I listen on my way to work (hour drive to and from), and I feel like I have friends in my car with me!

I can't wait for book 5 in 2012, the series really has a mystery to it and I feel like their is going to be a lot of adventure and hopefully romance! YAY!

Ally Carter's writing is so fun and imaginative. I don't like the typical guy - spy - action - movie but Ally makes spies seem fun with a little danger added in. She almost has you wanted to try some of the spy exercises to see if you could be undetected!

I would recommend these books to anyone. They actually remind me too of a Disney Movie, like Lizzie McQuire and Even Stevens. If you have ever watched them and loved them, you will love this series. I picture Cammie as Lizzie! LOL

Don't miss this great series, it is also very clean for tweenies and older! I am 42 and LOVE them!