Review: The Iron King: Julie Kagawa

The Iron King: Julie Kagawa

The Iron Fey: 1

Synopsis: Goodreads

Meghan Chase has a secret destiny—one she could never have imagined…

Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She has never quite fit in at school…or at home.

When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change.

But she could never have guessed the truth—that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face…and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart.

Cover:

   This cover is very pretty. It's very incognito and I love all the green/blue goes very with the story.

My Review:

        So I have wanted to read this book for a long time because of all the wonderful reviews. One of the things I can say about this that the characters are very fun to read. I love Puck’s attitude he’s very sarcastic, blasé, and non chalant about everything. He’s just so laid back about everything. When I started reading the book Meghan sounds like she has a crummy life and so many things suck about it and I felt real bad for her. I mean people think she’s a hillbilly because her stepdad refuses to go with technology and I think is a pig farmer (I know weird). 

Another character that I like is Grim (the cat), when he was introduced he reminded me of the Cheshire cat from Alice in wonderland, and as I continued reading the book I just pictured my one cat LOL. I love his personality he’s too funny. I mean he literally disappears when there’s trouble and conveniently appears when everything is settles. I mean he really becomes amused by Meghan ignorance and what she does. I love how he blatantly says his intentions and actually is very helpful. He’s like the all knowing cat that disappears randomly love it!! 

Another great thing about this book is how I literally couldn’t predict anything. When I thought the story was going one way it pulled in another direction. I couldn’t guess anything besides that I knew the book was about fairies (which is pretty obvious.) A point I enjoyed reading about was when Meghan finally entered Nevernever. It sounded so magical and dangerous at the same time. It reminded me once again of Alice and Wonderland when she goes down the rabbit hole (which they actually reference too). Nevernever is really kind of scary because literally everything wants to eat Meghan. I wished at time she had Rose’s (from Vampire Academy) strigoi killing powers. I wanted her to fight back but at least she wasn’t a whiner and was smart. Especially when it came to getting caught by the not so smart goblins I think. Meghan does have heart and is brave I must say that. She definitely is strong willed and so easily offered favors just to save her brother even though she might not know the consequences. 

Although the reason for Puck & Ash being enemies is very sad I did enjoy their fights. That Puck is a trickster and it was very funny to hear their trash talk. Now I never actually fully read any of the reviews. I knew there was a team ash & puck. My automatic understanding was Prince Ash was going to be a prince charming and Meghan and him were going to fall in love and he was going to be her rock. Boy was I surprised and pleasantly at that. Who would have known Ash was part of Queen Mab’s court. And enjoyed hunting and killing and had this icey nature to him. I loved how he put his guard down sometimes he was so interesting to read about and I really wanted him and Meghan to fall in love. Now can I say Ash is awesome? I mean seriously is he strong or what? I mean here were like 3-4 times he could of died and yet he prevailed, I call that pretty awesome. 

The only thing that kind of annoyed in this book that Meghan also managed to get herself captured or managed to get in some trouble. I mean it wasn’t too bad but it was a little annoying and the fact that it was a long journey. I mean they literally traveled everywhere, maybe the author did that purposely that way she could really introduce the world. But at times I was like come on can we get there already. One thing I really loved and I think they are so cute are the Pack rats. As soon as they were introduced I pictured a furry little animal playing with a cute little toy. Don’t ask me why but they were so cute. I loved how they came through for Meghan they were awesome and I hope I see them again in the other books. This book was definitely something I really didn’t want to put down. I loved this world. I was introduced to so many creatures but I didn’t find it annoying by being over whelmed or not providing enough info about them. I thought it was done very well. The author did a great job at making it a page turner. I am so happy I read this book so quickly. I will definitely be reading the whole series! 

This my cat Felix and also my version of Grim when I was reading the book. I really loved him he's my favorite character from the whole series!!


If you read this book, I would love to read your reviews so leave a comment with the link below.

                                                              4 STARS

In My Mailbox *4*

Books Mentioned
The Iron King: Julie Kagawa
Need: Carrie Jones
Choker
Cryers Cross
The Vespertine:

Cover Crazy Monday *2*

OVER CRAZY MONDAY is a weekly meme hosted by  the Book Worms.The point of this meme is to admire the art and beauty of a book’s design, so I’m going to post minimal words. It is up to you to write how you feel and what you like about it the way you’d like to.

Wings, Spells, Illusions: Aprilynne Pike

First off I cheated I picked 3 books but I couldn't help myself.

Secondly I absolutely love the first two books and I betting that the third book is just going to get better and better.

I love love love these covers they are beyond beautiful. I love how the cover wings is so simple and very true to the story. It's a deceiving cover because, when I first saw this cover I thought oh how pretty a butterfly. But now I  noticed they look like petals. Which if you read the books it's quite beautiful.

I like how Spells cover is a little bit more busy and brighter. I felt as we learned more about the fairies we got  more of revealing cover. 

As for Illusions I know you'll hate me but I love this cover as well its just as beautiful and the title makes me question what illusions are going to be depicted in the book and we will probably learn more about the fairies that make illusions. I love the book and covers and I recommend this series because it really is beautiful.

Review: Wicked Lovely: Melissa Marr

Title: Wicked Lovely

Author: Melissa Marr

Wicked Lovely

Summary:

All teenagers have problems, but few of them can match those of Aislinn, who has the power to see faeries. Quite understandably, she wishes that she could share her friends' obliviousness and tries hard to avoid these invisible intruders. But one faery in particular refuses to leave her alone. Keenan the Summer King is convinced beyond all reasoning that Aislinn is the queen he has been seeking for nine centuries. What's a 21st-century girl to do when she's stalked by a suitor nobody else can see? A debut fantasy romance for the ages; superlative summer read.

Cover:

   I thought it was nice when I first bought the book but now the cover makes sense after I read it. The frozen flower was perfect

My Review:

          I was pleasantly surprised by Melissa Marr's fairy world. I felt the title of the this books was perfect for the content. It really was a wicked world in a sense but lovely too (i know pretty corny!) 

**Some SPOILERS beware** 

       One of the thing that I loved about this book was that the world was simply drawn for me. There wasn't an overload of fairy knowledge that I needed to know or a whole bunch of creatures being thrown at me. I mean the rules were spelled out in the back of the cover. All you need to know if you wanted to be safe from the fairies you need to be near iron or steel pretty simple. 

  I liked how the author made this world kind of believable. Fairies playing tricks on you and them being invisible. I like how the Summer/Winter King/Queen controlled the seasons. I literally caught myself saying to myself I will only read this chapter and then go to sleep. It wasn't one of those crazy page turner books; but it was very interesting and kept me up for the night. 

     I really enjoyed the characters. Don was such an amazing character; I felt so bad that she had to endure so much pain just for risking a chance in for ever with Keenen. (How very romantic of her). I could really tell she was a strong character and was good. even though at times I thought she was going to go along with Biera plans she would always choose otherwise. Her & Keenen's love was very tragic. 

          I felt bad for Keenen as well because I had this feeling while reading the book that he still loved Don even though he was pursuing Aislinn and all those summer girls in the past. Even though Aislinn shot him down various time he still tried over and over because he knew it was his onlt chance for freedom 

      Aislinn is one tough girl. at times I felt she was going to have psychotic attack. I mean the anger that resonated within her sometimes was crazy but I guess it's understandable if you had to live your whole making pretend you didn't see in fear of dying. Im glad she was able to make the best choice out of a bad situation. As for Seth he was nice in all but a little bit too perfect. I mean he was okay with everything. I guess I was a little turned off by the piercings on his belly button and everywhere else. But thanks to Seth, he really was Aislinn's anchor. 

     I'm glad Aislinn got to keep Seth even as Summer Queen and Don turned into the Winter Queen and has a possibility having her love affair with Keenen. Overall it wasn't a bad book. I really was expecting more of a paranormal romance and I don't think it really was because I didn't fall in love.  I really enjoyed the book but it wasn't one of those books that you get so involved with the characters that you just have to rave about the book. But it definitely was  good book!

                                                              3 1/2 STARS

Review: Darklight: Lesley Livingston

Title: Darklight

Author: Lesley Livingston

Wondrous Strange: Book 2

Summary:

Much has changed since autumn, when Kelley Winslow learned she was a Faerie princess, fell in love with changeling guard Sonny Flannery, and saved the mortal realm from the ravages of the Wild Hunt.
Now Kelley is stuck in New York City, rehearsing Romeo and Juliet and missing Sonny more with every stage kiss, while Sonny has been forced back to the Otherworld and into a deadly game of cat and mouse with the remaining Hunters and Queen Mabh herself. When a terrifying encounter sends Kelley tumbling into the Otherworld, her reunion with Sonny is joyful but destined to be cut short. An ancient, hidden magick is stirring, and a dangerous new enemy is willing to risk everything to claim that power.
Caught in a web of Faerie deception and shifting allegiances, Kelley and Sonny must tread carefully, for each next step could topple a kingdom . . . or tear them apart. With breathtakingly high stakes, the talented Lesley Livingston delivers soaring romance and vividly magical characters in Darklight, the second novel in the trilogy that began with Wondrous Strange.

Cover:

   I think this cover is beautiful. I think all the covers in this seriers are wonderful and magical. I just wish I liked the book as much as the cover.

My Review:

          I hate to do this really but I had alot of mixed feelings about this book. There were many things that bothered and others that I liked. **8some spoilers beware***

              Lets begin with the positives!! To begin with I really like the characters in this series. Although I didnt see the smart humor of Kelley (like in the 1st book), I still more or less like her she completely weak and mindless. I love how devoted Sonny is and how strong. I also enjoy the minor characters such as Bob. I like how he was usually in the know of things and he always seems like he's looking out for Kelley's best interest. Tyff was another charter I liked. She seemed like a true friend and not at all what I pictured Kelley's roommate to be. I also love how the author end one chapter with Kelley and starts the next with Sonny. So I always know what is going on with both of them.

                Now for the negatives there were a few that bothered me. To begin with I really didnt enjoy the writing as much. The author spent do many paragraphs at time describing useless things like cabinetry and other stuff that made forget what I was reading I didn't feel the author did a great job at explaining the important things. Such as ow exactly Kelley's power worked I didn't understand sometimes when she used it. It's like when Kelley at time was in danger I couldn't root for her and hurr Kelley go do power boost thingy. I didn't understand how her power effected the enemy and how she used it. Even when she opened the rift to the other world I didn't really understand how she did that and how Sonny could here it all.

                   Another thing that was driving me crazy was the amount faerie lore that was expected of me to understand in one sentence of reference. I didn't understand what the redcaps were or what they even look like and why they were attacking Sonny. There were so many creatures thrown at me that I didn't know what I was reading at times. I really didn't understand the leprechauns either. They kept saying that the Greenman was the first faerie to cross to the mortal world but yet they weren't really faeries. I just feel if the author is going to want to bring all this faerie lore in one book then I would rather just read to better understand the creatures then having her over-described what every room she walked into looked like.

                      I don't feel like the author introduced this world at that well which makes me able to trusts anything in the book. I didn't understand the fickle way the Kings & queens treated each other. One day they want to lock Mahb up and another Mahb is helping Auberon. There really isn't an specific evil in this book which bothers me. The book even insinuated that Auberon wasn't the one to blow the horn to turn on the hunt. Which I thought form the previous book I thought it was a fact it was him.

                     The ending was what was really annoying. I don't understand how Sonny could possibly be safer not being with and now wondering aimlessly not knowing what he is. That makes no sense. I feel like the author just wanted to create even more conflict for no reason. Kelley did not need to tell Sonny she didn't love him that just ridiculous.

                 As for the story line I thing Gwinn is in cahoots with Fenrrys and was trying to get Sonny killed and that why he disappeared all of sudden and came just in time o help fight the leprechauns. I also don't trust Titania she's probably in cohoots with Gwinn.

               I found myself not wanting to finish this book andjust pushing through. I was disappointed with this book; but I will read the last book Tempest to see how it ends. but I will probably wait till it comes out in paperback. So I probably wont end this series for a while. 


  I would love to hear others thoughts on this book!!

                                                              3 STARS

Teaser Tuesday *1*

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB ofShould Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teaser:

Darklight: Lesley Livingston

Page 119

"Kelley glanced reluctantly over her shoulder at the cottage. She wasn't sure she could go in there; not after the things she had said to Sonny."

Hmm.... Now I am not even up to that page and now I'm wondering what cottage??? and what did she say???

So many questions I guess I just have to keep reading.

May I just say I love this cover its just so dreamy!!

I love the whole series cover!! 

In My Mailbox *1*

In my mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren!


So my mailbox this weekend wasn't that huge. I have a few titles that have been on my to-read for a really long time that have just arrived!! I will probably be starting  to read these two books by the end of next week I hope.





Need: Carrie Jones
Synopsis: Goodreads


Zara White suspects there's a freaky guy semi-stalking her. She's also obsessed with phobias. And it's true, she hasn't exactly been herself since her stepfather died. But exiling her to shivery Maine to live with her grandmother? That seems a bit extreme. The move is supposed to help her stay sane...but Zara's pretty sure her mom just can't deal with her right now.

She couldn't be more wrong. Turns out the semi-stalker is not a figment of Zara's overactive imagination. In fact, he's still following her, leaving behind an eerie trail of gold dust. There's something not right - not human - in this sleepy Maine town, and all signs point to Zara.

In this creepy, compelling breakout novel, Carrie Jones delivers romance, suspense, and a creature you never thought you'd have to fear.


The Summoning: Kelly Armstrong
Synopsis: Goodreads


After years of frequent moves following her mother’s death, Chloe Saunders’s life is finally settling down. She is attending art school, pursuing her dreams of becoming a director, making friends, meeting boys. Her biggest concern is that she’s not developing as fast as her friends are. But when puberty does hit, it brings more than hormone surges. Chloe starts seeing ghosts–everywhere, demanding her attention. After she suffers a breakdown, her devoted aunt Lauren gets her into a highly recommended group home.

At first, Lyle House seems a pretty okay place, except for Chloe’s small problem of fearing she might be facing a lifetime of mental illness. But as she gradually gets to know the other kids at the home–charming Simon and his ominous, unsmiling brother Derek, obnoxious Tori, and Rae, who has a “thing” for fire–Chloe begins to realize that there is something that binds them all together, and it isn’t your usual “problem kid” behaviour. And together they discover that Lyle House is not your usual group home either…

It's Monday! What are you Reading? *1*

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading, 
is where we gather to share what we 
have read this past week and what 
we plan to read this week.  It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs,  and put new titles on your reading list. Hosted by Book Journey .


So I guess it's all about fairies this week but we will see if I have enough time to get through these two books this week. Good Reading to All!!





What I am Currently Reading:

Darklight: Lesley Livingston
Synopsis: Goodreads


Much has changed since autumn, when Kelley Winslow learned she was a Faerie princess, fell in love with changeling guard Sonny Flannery, and saved the mortal realm from the ravages of the Wild Hunt. 

Now Kelley is stuck in New York City, rehearsing Romeo and Juliet and missing Sonny more with every stage kiss, while Sonny has been forced back to the Otherworld and into a deadly game of cat and mouse with the remaining Hunters and Queen Mabh herself. 

When a terrifying encounter sends Kelley tumbling into the Otherworld, her reunion with Sonny is joyful but destined to be cut short. An ancient, hidden magick is stirring, and a dangerous new enemy is willing to risk everything to claim that power. 
Caught in a web of Faerie deception and shifting allegiances, Kelley and Sonny must tread carefully, for each next step could topple a kingdom . . . or tear them apart. 

With breathtakingly high stakes, the talented Lesley Livingston delivers soaring romance and vividly magical characters in Darklight, the second novel in the trilogy that began with Wondrous Strange.

What I Plan on Reading:

Wicked Lovely: Melissa Marr         

Synopsis: Goodreads

All teenagers have problems, but few of them can match those of Aislinn, who has the power to see faeries. Quite understandably,she wishes that she could share her friends' obliviousness and tries hard to avoid these invisible intruders. But one faery in particular refuses to leave her alone. Keenan the Summer King is convinced beyond all reasoning that Aislinn is the queen he has been seeking for nine centuries. What's a 21st-century girl to do when she's stalked by a suitor nobody else can see? A debut fantasy romance for the ages; superlative summer read.

Review: Wondrous Strange: Lesley Livingston

Title: Wondrous Strange

Author: Lesley Livingston

Wondrous Strange: Book 1

Summary:

17 year-old Kelley Winslow doesn’t believe in Faeries. Not unless they’re the kind that you find in a theatre, spouting Shakespeare—the kind that Kelley so desperately wishes she could be: onstage, under lights, with a pair of sparkly wings strapped to her shoulders. But as the understudy in a two-bit, hopelessly off-off-Broadway production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, wishing is probably the closest she’s going to get to becoming a Faerie Queen. At least, that’s what she thinks... In this fun, urban fantasy, Kelley's off-stage life suddenly becomes as complicated as one of Shakespeare’s plot twists when a nighttime trip to Central Park holds more than meets the mortal eye.

Cover:

   I love this  cover. The girl looks so nice in that sea of blue and her electrifying red hair.

My Review:

Im very glad to have read this book, it's full of excitement. It's very enchanting and full of very likable characters. I really like Kelley she seem very strong and not naive. I don't think she is that damsel in distress at all. And sonny (i really don't like his name) is strong, brave, and attractive.

The plot of the book is so well developed and gives you a different world of fairies. I am definately looking forward to continuing this series. I like how they mixed the modern time with the fantasy. It wasn't cheesy like "Percy Jackson and the lightning thief" I felt in that book the whole greek mythology was just to fake in the modern world. Not this book this felt that in all reality there could be a mysterious world amongst Central park.

A definite must read if your into paranormal romance, the unnatural (fairies & vampires. fans of twilight, vampire academy, city of bones.

                                                              4 STARS

Review: Spells: Aprilynne Pike

Title: Spells

Author: Aprilynne Pike

Wings: Book 2

Summary:

Six months have passed since Laurel saved the gateway to the faerie realm of Avalon. Now she must spend her summer there, honing her skills as a Fall faerie. But her human family and friends are still in mortal danger--and the gateway to Avalon is more compromised than ever.

When it comes time to protect those she loves, will she depend on David, her human boyfriend, for help? Or will she turn to Tamani, the electrifying faerie with whom her connection is undeniable?

Cover:

  I really like this cover, its very pretty. I love how they chose to have flower/plant because it's what Laurel is going to be working on in Avalon.

My Review:

I absolutely loved this book. I thought is was better than the first. I am definately routing for Tamina . This book was really realistic besides all the fairy stuff.

The trials Laurel is going through are very realistic. I love how David is the perfect boyfriend. He is everything Laurel could really ask for in a boyfriend. He is sweet and understanding and really tries to be her support.

Yet Tam is equally as attractice and nice but he has an edge and a riskiness that Laurel is drawn too. I feel so bad for Tam, especially since he has declared his feelings and Laurel is the only one that can do anything because of their (caste system). I want Laurel to choose Tam; of course he is the riskier choice, but it's for that reason. I think in real life I wouldn't be courageous enough to choose Tam because it isn't the safest course. So I guess I want to live vicariously through Laurel.

I loved how Aprilynne stylle of writing gets right to the poiny. As soon as the book started, Laurel was on her way to Avalon.I really was unable to put the book down. The ending was something else. I cant wait to read illusions, and I see why everyone else is so excited. Aprilynne Pike is an amazing writer.

                                                              5 STARS

Review: Ballad: Maggie Stiefvater

Title: Ballad: A Gathering of Faerie
Author: Maggie Stiefvater
Summary:
In this mesmerizing sequel to Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception, music prodigy James Morgan and his best friend, Deirdre, join a private conservatory for musicians. James' musical talent attracts Nuala, a soul-snatching faerie muse who fosters and feeds on the creative energies of exceptional humans until they die. Composing beautiful music together unexpectedly leads to mutual admiration and love. Haunted by fiery visions of death, James realizes that Deirdre and Nuala are being hunted by the Fey and plunges into a soul-scorching battle with the Queen of the Fey to save their lives.


Cover: 
   I thought it was very interesting, but now that I read the book it totally makes sense because of Nuala's story.


My Review:
So I was dissapointed with this book. At first I thought it was going to be an actual sequel from Dee's pov but it wasnt. Not that I didnt like James but i felt like it could of been so much better. The thing that had me the most frustrated was that crazy things were going on and no one was questioning it or talking about. Especially Dee with the whole not sending the text messages to James; and him not tellin her what was going on.

I kinds of liked James but I didnt like how he was made out to be this person that everyone liked and wanted to be. I just felt he really wasnt that fully developed or special. I didnt care for how little explanations there really was in this world of fey. Or even the climax when everything was going down how everyone was just waiting around. I mean really Nuala could of burned as soon as the bonfires were lit to save time. Dee could of been saved so much easily but evryone was just standing around. Even sullivan I felt since he lived with the faires for seven years he would give more insight on there world but he really didnt.

Even when they went to meet the Thornking it was just wierd how Nuala was suposably his daughter but that wasnt explained to much either. Or even James being a seer suposably and being able to see past and present. It was like a lot of thing were thrown into to the book to make it more interesting but all the kinks werent worked out. Half way through the book i really wanted to give up because of the pace and lack of plot really, but i pulled through that way i can finish the book.

It wasnt extremely horrible but it wasn't good. I did like Nualas character she was intersteing but besides that the book could have been so much better.


                                                               2 STARS