My Monthly Recap! *February*

This is my first monthly  Recap! I have had a pretty crazy month. I had literally 2 exams every week this month. Had a cold that lasted almost 3 weeks which drove me crazy. So I know this month was definitely a slow month for me!

BOOKS READ & REVIEWED (3)

• Need: Carrie Jones 2/16/11
• The Iron King: Julie Kagawa 2/18/11
• The Iron Daughter: Julie Kagawa 2/24/11

BOOKS BOUGHT THIS MONTH (6)

• The Iron King: Julie Kagawa
• The Iron Daughter: Julie Kagawa
• The Iron Queen: Julie Kagawa
• Nightshade: Andrea Cremer
• Matched: Ally Condie
• Graceling: Kristin Cashore

BOOKS RECEIVED VIA NETGALLEY & PULSE IT (3)

• The Vespertine: Saundra Mitchell
• Cryer's Cross: Lisa McMann
• Choker: Elizabeth Woods

STARTED MY OWN WEDNESDAY MEME

• Just Wondering Wednesday *1*: What are your pet peeves when reading a book?
• Just Wondering Wednesday *2*: What are the main thing that make you fall in love with a book?

In My Mailbox *5*

These are the books mentioned for the IMM this week

The Iron King: Review
The Iron Daughter: by Julie Kagawa
The Iron Queen: by Julie Kagawa

Magnetic Bookmarks!!

What was in Your Mailbox??

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

Teaser Tuesday *3*

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!

The Iron King: Julie Kagawa

Synopsis: Goodreads

Pg: 212

"Ash," I whispered as the lean, stealthy figure glided toward us, his boots making no sound in the snow. He was devastatingly gorgeous, dressed all in black, his pale face seeming to float over the ground. I remember the way he smiles, the look in his silver eyes as we danced. He wasn't smiling now, as his eyes were cold. This wasn't the prince I danced with Elysium night; this wasn't anything but a predator."

So I kinda did more than two sentences, but when I randomly picked a teaser I had to finish reading that paragraph. My thoughts Ash sounds really good looking and like he's going to break my heart. I'm not sure if this is a dream or reality but definitely sounds like I will be involved in another romantic fantasy relationship. I haven't started to read this book yet and as for the queue of this book there are 3 ahead. But after reading this I'm pushing it up to #1. I know thats really bad but I have been wanting to read this book for a long time. I hope it doesn't disappoint!

So what's your teaser for the week??

Would love to here your teaser!!

In My Mailbox *4*

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

On My Wishlist.....*1*

On My Wishlist is a great event that Book Chick City runs every Saturday. It's where you list all of the books that you desperately want but haven't actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. I thought this was a great way to start off my blog.
     There  are 3 Main books that I have been itching to get my hands on, that for some reason everyone has read. 

Matched: Ally Condie
SYNOPSIS: GOODREADS

            Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate . . . until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander. But Cassia can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dared to follow.

I am so excited about this book. I read the first few chapters of this book online from Google preview and wow o wow its addicting. I never knew these dystopian style books would be of interest to me. After reading the Uglies trilogy and the Hunger Games, I figured this must be another great book. The reviews I read and heard have been nothing but the best. I just want to say I Love, Love, Love this cover. The way she's in a bubble and looking so beautiful. So excited about reading this one!

Nightshade: Andrea Cremer
Synopsis: Goodreads
         Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she'll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violates her masters' laws by saving a beautiful human boy out for a hike, Calla begins to question her fate, her existence, and the very essence of the world she has known. By following her heart, she might lose everything— including her own life. Is forbidden love worth the ultimate sacrifice?


So can anyone say love triangle. I know everyone says they are tired of it but are you really? I don't think so, I know I am not! I'm excited about this book because Calla seems she is going to be that strong female protagonist that I really love in books. I am hoping she has Rose (from VA) about her. Everyone has been reviewing this book to be so amazing, that I have to see what the fuss is all about. I love this cover as well they did such an amazing job. I love how her eyes stand out.

The Iron King: Julie Kagawa
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.

I really want to get my hands on this book for many reasons. First: VampireBookClub raved about this book. I love and usually agree with the majority of their book reviews. But they had seemed to think this book was so good almost as good as Spirit Bound by  Richelle Mead.  That I find to be an amazing compliment, seeing as I love Richelle Mead's writing and hold the Vampire Academy Series to the highest regard. Aside from VampireBookClub, I really have heard amazing things about this book. I guess I just want to fall in love with Prince Ash!