Book Review: Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Summary: One boy . . . One dragon . . . A world of adventure. When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands.

Rate(1-10): 7

Book Review: The Librarian's Daughter by M.M. Gavillet

The Librarian's Daughter by M.M. Gavillet
Book Summary: Not All Books Were Meant To Be Checked Out…

Magic scepters, enchanted wands, and poisoned darts aren’t usual implements used by librarians—unless you’re in charge of imprisoning bad wizards, renegade sorceresses and evil magicians into books that aren’t ordinary books. Keeping order among the enchanted community isn’t what nineteen-year-old Abi VanHaven had in mind of a career.
Finding out your mother was a librarian isn’t earth shattering. At least that’s what Abi thought. Everything changed when Abi received a letter from her mother that died before she had any memory of her. What was to end with her mother has now spilled into Abi’s life.
Now hunted by Victoria-a once librarian turned evil sorceress, Abi must find and secure a powerful scepter her mother took from Victoria. Abi isn’t alone on her quest. With the help of two eccentric witches, a drop-dead-gorgeous siren, a misunderstood gnome and the guardians—an organization devoted to protecting libraries that hold incarcerated criminals, Abi finds herself between good and evil and also the blurred edges between friendship and love.

Liana's Summary: Abi VanHaven, after the death of her mother, is sent to live with her Aunt. But after her aunt dies, she is sent to her cousin Jenna, but heartlessly kicked out. She lives with her cousin Meg and her suspicious and controlling husband, Nate, until she finds somewhere else to live and a job. And that's when she finds out her mother was a librarian, and is immersed into the world of sirens, treelords, guardians, and the such.

Rate(1-10): 5.5

Book Review: Blythewood by Carol Goodman

Blythewood by Carol Goodman

Book Summary: Welcome to Blythewood.

At seventeen, Avaline Hall has already buried her mother, survived a horrific factory fire, and escaped from an insane asylum. Now she’s on her way to Blythewood Academy, the elite boarding school in New York’s mist-shrouded Hudson Valley that her mother attended—and was expelled from. Though she’s afraid her high society classmates won’t accept a factory girl in their midst, Ava is desperate to unravel her family’s murky past, discover the identity of the father she’s never known, and perhaps finally understand her mother’s abrupt suicide. She’s also on the hunt for the identity of the mysterious boy who rescued her from the fire. And she suspects the answers she seeks lie at Blythewood.   

But nothing could have prepared her for the dark secret of what Blythewood is, and what its students are being trained to do. Haunted by dreams of a winged boy and pursued by visions of a sinister man who breathes smoke, Ava isn’t sure if she’s losing her mind or getting closer to the truth. And the more rigorously Ava digs into the past, the more dangerous her present becomes.    

Vivid and atmospheric, full of mystery and magic, this romantic page-turner by bestselling author Carol Goodman tells the story of a world on the brink of change and the girl who is the catalyst for it all.

Liana's Summary: Avaline Hall is hears the bells in her head whenever she feels like she is in danger. She is a chime child. She is sent to Blythewood, determined to find out more about and understand her father and mother. The school teaches their students that supernatural creatures are all evil.. but when Ava meets a Darkling, she begs to differ.

Rate(1-10): 8

Book Review: Descended by Debra Ann Miller (Fallen Guardian Saga #1)

Descended by Debra Ann Miller 
(Fallen Guardian Saga #1)
Book Summary: Destiny has two ways of crushing us…by refusing our wishes…and fulfilling them.

Vie had no idea when she descended into the small town of Newcastle, Wyoming that she’d find herself mesmerized by the mysterious and alluring eyes of one Carter Stone. And Carter believed he knew everyone that lived in his rural town until the day he locked eyes with Vivian Thorne. He couldn’t help but wonder what was different about this girl he had known all of his life.

He was right, Vie was the beautiful young Guardian that had been sent to their world looking for Carter and she did so merged in the vessel of the Thorne girl. Their meeting sparks a passionate romance between the two and soon after they embark on their journey to uncover the secrets of a past that they begin to realize they both shared. Their forbidden connection unleashes a war with disapproving parties and the lovers find themselves on a mission to uncover the truth of their not wholly human existence and their unbreakable bond.

Darkness falls as Lucian returns to settle a score with them and their lives take a thrilling and terrifying turn. The only way for Carter to stop Lucian and save the one he holds most dear is to unlock the secrets of his past and unleash the powers within him. What are the chances that two raindrops, flung from the heavens, will merge on a windowpane? Gotta be fate!Deeply passionate and extraordinarily suspenseful, Descended captures the struggles between doing what is expected of you and unleashing your destiny, between fulfilling prophecies and desires, between loyalty and love.

Liana's Summary: Vie is sent on a mission, to take over Vivian Thorne's body. She must find Carter Stone, the Chosen One, and help him discover his true self. But in all this-- Vie might end up falling in love with Carter-- and that can lead to a lot of things.

Rate(1-10): 7

Book Review: What Really Happened in Peru by Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan

What Really Happened in Peru by Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan
(Bane Chronicles #1)
Book Summary: Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices know that Magnus Bane is banned from Peru—and now they can find out why. One of ten adventures in The Bane Chronicles.

There are good reasons Peru is off-limits to Magnus Bane. Follow Magnus’s Peruvian escapades as he drags his fellow warlocks Ragnor Fell and Catarina Loss into trouble, learns several instruments (which he plays shockingly), dances (which he does shockingly), and disgraces his host nation by doing something unspeakable to the Nazca Lines.

This standalone e-only short story illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane, whose alluring personality populates the pages of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices series. This story in The Bane Chronicles, What Really Happened in Peru, is written by Sarah Rees Brennan and Cassandra Clare.
Liana's Summary: What Really Happened in Peru summarizes Magnus Bane's adventures before meeting our favorite TMI characters and after meeting our wonderful TID characters, and tells the story of what really happened in Peru.

Rate(1-10): 10

Book Review: Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
(Under the Never Sky #1)
Book Summary: WORLDS KEPT THEM APART.

DESTINY BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER.

Aria has lived her whole life in the protected dome of Reverie. Her entire world confined to its spaces, she's never thought to dream of what lies beyond its doors. So when her mother goes missing, Aria knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland long enough to find her are slim.

Then Aria meets an outsider named Perry. He's searching for someone too. He's also wild - a savage - but might be her best hope at staying alive.

If they can survive, they are each other's best hope for finding answers.

Liana's Summary: Aria and Perry are separated by so much- so no one expects them to meet. So when they do, hesitation, disgust, and mistrust hangs in the air between them. Perry is looking for his nephew. Aria just wants to get to her mom. The two slowly form an alliance because they realize that they generally want the same thing, and are headed in the same direction. But of course, something more than an alliance will form. 

Rate(1-10): 8.5

Book Review: Persephone's Orchard by Molly Ringle.

Persephone's Orchard by Molly Ringle.
Book Summary: The Greek gods never actually existed. Did they? Sophie Darrow finds she was wrong about that assumption when she's pulled into the spirit realm, complete with an Underworld, on her first day at college. Adrian, the mysterious young man who brought her there, simply wants her to taste a pomegranate. 

Soon, though she returns to her regular life, her mind begins exploding with dreams and memories of ancient times; of a love between two Greeks named Persephone and Hades. But lethal danger has always surrounded the immortals, and now that she's tainted with the Underworld's magic, that danger is drawing closer to Sophie.

Liana's Summary: When a dude wearing strange clothes enters her dorm room, clearly stressed, needing help, and somewhat lost, Sophie couldn't do anything but try to help him. But where does that lead her? It leads her to Adrian Watt. It leads her to another realm. But what will that lead to? Danger.

Rate(1-10): 7

Book Review: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevive Tucholke.

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke.
Book Summary: You stop fearing the devil when you’re holding his hand…

Nothing much exciting rolls through Violet White’s sleepy, seaside town…until River West comes along. River rents the guesthouse behind Violet’s crumbling estate, and as eerie, grim things start to happen, Violet begins to wonder about the boy living in her backyard. Is River just a crooked-smiling liar with pretty eyes and a mysterious past? Or could he be something more? Violet’s grandmother always warned her about the Devil, but she never said he could be a dark-haired boy who takes naps in the sun, who likes coffee, who kisses you in a cemetery...who makes you want to kiss back. Violet’s already so knee-deep in love, she can’t see straight. And that’s just how River likes it.

Blending faded decadence and the thrilling dread of gothic horror, April Genevieve Tucholke weaves a dreamy, twisting contemporary romance, as gorgeously told as it is terrifying—a debut to watch.

Liana's Summary: When the panther-hipped River West comes into Violet White's life, things start to happen. Eerie things. Scary things. Violet starts to suspect River.. what could he be? But why should she suspect him? She likes him. A lot. There's something going on with River. Something Violet needs to know.

Rate(1-10): 7.9 (Not quite an 8. But close enough, right?)

Book Review: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, Illustrations by Hyekyung Baek (Manga!)

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, Illustrations by Hyekyung Baek, Manga!
Book Summary: A manga-adaption to the prequel of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series, The Infernal Devices is the story of Tessa Gray, a sixteen-year-old American girl traveling alone to Victorian London who runs afoul of the city's sordid supernatural underworld. Rescued by the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, Tessa quickly finds herself caught up in an intrigue that may very well destroy her new friends - including the two enigmatic young men, Jem and Will, who have taken her under their wing...

Liana's Summary: Cassandra Clare's The Infernal Devices, in manga form. Tessa goes to London to find her brother Nate, but she gets tangled in a mass of Shadowhunters and Downworlders.. And finds out something about herself, as well.

Rate(1-10): 10

This is my very first manga review. (The Infernal Devices will probably be the only mangas I will bother to review, or even read.. unless TMI becomes a manga series too!) Okay, usually, I don't read mangas. I don't. But I really had to read this. My favoriteseries, being turned into a manga? TOTES GONNA READ IT, OF COURSE.

I absolutely loved reading this. Almost all the characters were the perfect portrayal of my mental images (except for Magnus, though we can't deny he looks fabulous with his luscious locks). 

When I was reading this, I was just like, OH YES YES YES I REMEMBER THIS PART. I cannot wait for the Clockwork Prince manga to come out. omg. This was just amazing and brought the novel to a whole new level.

For those who are lazy to actually read the whole novel.. (Ugh, those people) please do read the whole novel prior to reading the manga, because the manga happens to be more enjoyable after you've read the book.

Book Review: Shadow by Amanda Sun. (Paper Gods #0.5)

Shadow by Amanda Sun 
(Paper Gods #0.5)
Book Summary: Meet two teens whose worlds are about to change forever in this paranormal Young Adult novella, a prequel to Ink by debut author Amanda Sun…

Katie Greene’s worst nightmare comes true when her mother dies, and she’s devastated to learn that she will have to leave the only home she’s ever known. Desperate to find where she belongs, she must decide if she has what it takes to start a new life across the ocean. 

For Yuu Tomohiro, every day is a nightmare. He struggles to control his strange ability, and keeps everyone at a distance so they won’t get hurt—even his girlfriend, Myu. At night, a shadow haunts his dreams, and a mysterious woman torments him with omens of death and destruction. But these haunting premonitions are only the beginning…
Liana's Summary: Katie Greene doesn't know what's coming. Tomohiro Yuu doesn't know what's coming, either. But their lives are about to collide. Amanda Sun writes an amazing prequel that tells the story of life barely before Ink.

Rate(1-10): 8

Well, I looked for this ebook for about half an hour, and yeah, it was totes worth it.

I'd just finished Ink last night. It was really, really good. When I'd found out that there was a prequel, and it was free, I knew I really wanted to read it.

It's basically about Katie and Tomo's lives before they collided. What I found interesting was Tomo's life, or should I say, point of view. I always find the guy's point of view to be interesting. Even if this is a short prequel, I'd recommend you read Ink first because these concepts can be pretty confusing.

Overall, I enjoyed it! Cannot wait for the next installment in the series.

Book Review: Ink by Amanda Sun.

Ink by Amanda Sun. (Paper Gods #1)
Book Summary: On the heels of a family tragedy, the last thing Katie Greene wants to do is move halfway across the world. Stuck with her aunt in Shizuoka, Japan, Katie feels lost. Alone. She doesn’t know the language, she can barely hold a pair of chopsticks, and she can’t seem to get the hang of taking her shoes off whenever she enters a building.

Then there’s gorgeous but aloof Tomohiro, star of the school’s kendo team. How did he really get the scar on his arm? Katie isn’t prepared for the answer. But when she sees the things he draws start moving, there’s no denying the truth: Tomo has a connection to the ancient gods of Japan, and being near Katie is causing his abilities to spiral out of control. If the wrong people notice, they'll both be targets.

Katie never wanted to move to Japan—now she may not make it out of the country alive.

Liana's Summary: Katie doesn't want to be in Japan anymore. She's homesick. However, she can't do anything about it. She's stuck with her aunt in Japan. When she meets the hot and popular, Tomohiro Yuu, and sees one of his drawings move, she knows something's up, and starts following him around to attempt to find out his secret...

Rate(1-10): 9.5

This book has been given to me in exchange for an honest review.

This book. Was so good. I just really have to give it a flat out, full rating.

Before I cracked it open, I knew that it was a Japanese, modern fantasy. (Usually, I don't read modern fantasy. This genre usually involves annoying main characters that are constantly in denial. However, I decided to pick it up..) Despite how modern fantasy isn't my favorite genre, I still picked it up anyway because, well, the synopsis sounded interesting. Come on, who could resist that synopsis?

The cover is absolutely gorgeous. G O R G E O U S. I love it. Undoubtedly it will attract many readers. 

Ink basically evolves around Katie and her life in school. She moved to Japan, her mom is dead, and she's living with her aunt who is trying to be a mom for her. Katie meets Tomohiro Yuu, and thinks he's the most conceited person on the planet. At first, anyway. And then she meets Takahashi Jun. And things escalate from there.

I really liked how the kami (gods) were linked into this whole thing. I mean, in the first/second chapter I knew things were going to take a whole dip in fantasy, and by page 50 I knew that *singing voice* somebody wasn't human..

Another thing I liked was all the Japanese culture linked in here. I used to be really fascinated with anime, and this sure seemed like it could be one if only someone started drawing it. I learned a few Japanese words and many cultural aspects! Just so you guys know. There's a glossary in the back. I didn't realize there was a glossary until I was almost done with the book. omg.

..And we circle back to the topic of our main characters.

Katie- She wasn't as annoying as I thought she was going to be, to be honest. I actually liked her a lot at some parts. I absolutely love her insolence. I like how she doesn't back down, and like Tomohiro said, she doesn't just let him push her away-- she pushes back. She's strong. But I have to say she was annoying at some parts. Their romance was so cuuuuuute.

Tomohiro- He's that guy that has a tough appearance and appears to be perfectly normal but has the most vivid backstory. Copper hair, hot face. Artist. (Only those who have read the book understand the emphasis.. But there's some emphasis for ya!) Cook. Fab kisser. Isn't that hot? I have to say he was the hottest fictional character I've read about in a while.

Takahashi- There's nothing I can really say about Jun, because, well, he was part of the.. plot twist. Except that he's the boy that always appears out of nowhere to save Katie's ass. And no one really knows that much about him. Well, because he goes to another school. Just gonna say that. Also, he's hot too.. (Blond highlights in his hair. Kendo champion. To me, hothothot.)

I stayed up late to finish the last few pages of this book. And I'm telling you right now, this is worth the read. Amanda Sun's writing is just absolutely awesome, and this is one hell of a good debut novel. Give it a try! I can't wait for the next installment to the Paper Gods series.

Quotes (there are plenty!)
Note: This is an ARC copy of the book. Quotes in here may not be completely matching those of the final print's.

"That's right, Tarzan, look up!"


Oh my god she didn't just say that 


"I can see up your skirt,"


OH MY GOD I'M DYING


"I told you," he said sharply. "it doesn't interest me anymore."


STAHP DENYING


"--I want to know what's going on."


Of course you do


"And just when his bruise from Myu was fading."


AWW KATIE YOU CARE ABOUT HIS BRUISE


"Oh," she said. "You want to go biking with Tanaka."


omg ew Diane why


"It's not stupid if he's bothering you,"


Hmmmm.. Do I feel a love triangle coming on?


"He likes you,"


Hell yeah he does



"Then he stared at me intensely and started to lean in."


OH


"So beautiful," he whispered.


omg omg HAAHAA YES


"That's not true," I lied..


YOU LIED KEKEK SO YOU DO LIKE HIM!


"At least she's a cute one,"


omg what a flirt


"I won't let anything happen to you."


This is so sweet I'm gonna die


"Who's Koji?"


omfg why did you..


"And his keitai phone went off,.."


WHY IS IT ALWAYS THE PHONE IFFJAIJDF


"I hope he draws for you,"


Is that jealousy I smell? OMG WAIT THIS MAKES MUCH MORE SENSE NOW THAT I FINISHED THIS STORY.


"He tucked two thick blond highlights behind his ears."


oh


"He drew a butterfly."


omg ew I hate butterflies why if I were Katie I'd be screaming at them and laughing when they died


"He leaned back and patted me on the head."


OMFG I'M SO DONE. WHY.


"Cute,"


Flerrrrrrrrrrrrt.


"..a few plush animals that I wondered with sudden urgency if other girls had given to him."


omg Katie stahp it. 


"...pressed his lips against mine.."


FINAL-EFFING-LY!


"He pulled back then, suddenly."


WTF WHY


"Sorry,"


NOOOOOO DON'T BE SORRY SHUT UP AND RUN INTO THE SUNSET WITH HER


"..turn back to cooking.."


he cooks? omg that's hot


"I think you have someone you like,"


Hell yeah she does


"It's a love hotel,"


omg


"We haven't been properly introduced,"


The villains always say that


"Takahashi Jun."


WHAT!?


"Then we'll find out together," he said and flapped is dark wings, lifting us upward.


I laughed at this quote for a whole minute I don't even know why


"..if I'm not here to save your pretty ass?"


pretty ass she didn't just say PRETTY ASS AHADFDASAHA
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Book Review: Anew by Chelsea Fine.

Anew by Chelsea Fine.
Book Summary: Two years ago, Scarlet awoke in the forest alone, afraid, and unable to remember anything. Lost and confused, her life was a mystery...until she met a boy with a familiar voice. 

Gabriel Archer has a voice from her past, and Scarlet's determined to remember why. She immerses herself in his life only to discover he has a brother he's kept hidden from her: Tristan Archer. 

Upon meeting Tristan, Scarlet's world becomes even more muddled. While she's instinctively drawn to Gabriel, she's impossibly drawn to Tristan--and confused out of her mind. As she tries to piece together her history Scarlet realizes her past...might just be the death of her.

Liana's Summary: Scarlet woke up in a forest, alone and cleansed of all her memories. All she knows is her age, and her name. For two years, she managed to live her life in Avalon, almost normally. Or, at least, as normal as a girl with amnesia can get. But when she meets Gabriel Archer, she knows something's up. Why did he seem so familiar..? When she meets Tristan Archer, Gabriel's twin brother, she's completely sure that something is up. As things begin to make more and more sense, and less and less sense-- simultaneously, Scarlet finds out she's about to die. Again.

Rate(1-10): 8

Well, thank you Emily for giving this book to me for my birthday last year. It's beenmonths and I finally picked it up. Honestly, I don't know why I didn't pick it up earlier. This. Was. A really good book, actually.

Let me just take a moment to appreciate the cover. The cover is gorg. Okay, cover appreciation time over.

So, the plot circles around Scarlet Jacobs, who woke up in the middle of the forest, not knowing anything at all except for her name and her age. Two years pass, and she meets the hot Gabriel Archer, who seems all too familiar, but she still doesn't remember. And then she meets his twin brother, Tristan, who is also ridiculously familiar. And things start to elevate from there.

At first, I have to say that I thought this book was some cliche-plotted, annoying-main-character-who-gets-caught-in-supernatural-concepts story. I was kind of right. But I was kind of wrong, too, because the plot ended up being really enjoyable.

This story just went by in a blur. In a good way. I just kept turning, turning, and turning the pages.

I officially hate the ending of this book. Why must authors torture us with cliffhangers? I need the next one.. Soon.

I've gotten some really annoying characters in the past few books I'd read. Compared to them, Scarlet wasn't really that bad at all. But she's one of those.. annoying, rebellious, tell-me-everything-because-i-deserve-to-know-everything types. So be forewarned.

Now. Gabriel and Tristan Archer. They are H O T. I think Chelsea Fine really captured the definition of fictional hot guy. (Just not as well as some other authors.)

I just can't get over how the book ended like that! I just-- ugh.

Anyways, you might like it, you might not! No one knows unless you try it!

Quotes

"Her name was Scarlet Jacobs.

And she was fifteen years old.

Aside from that, she remembered nothing."

Oh, isn't this going to get interesting

"Not to mention that his voice was heavenly."

ha. hahahahha. OKAY THEN

"She was crazy about Gabriel."

WE ALL KNOW

"And I'll probably start by plucking out your very manly eyebrows! So, be warned!"

oH MY gOD DID SHE JUST

"Guns are for losers,"

the montague boys say otherwise

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Book Review: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout.

Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout.
Book Summary: Starting over sucks.
When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I'd pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring.... until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.
And then he opened his mouth.
Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something...unexpected happens. 
The hot alien living next door marks me.
You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon's touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I'm getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades. 
If I don't kill him first, that is.

Liana's Summary: When Katy knocks on her neighbor's door, she gets the arrogant, irritating, and hot Daemon. When Daemon and his sister, Dee, both show abnormal abilities that humans could not possibly possess, Katy finds out that they're aliens. Aliens. Not from Earth. It's a difficult concept to grasp, but Katy grasps it nonetheless.. But will she be able to handle the whole thing, even with the dangers attached to it? Meanwhile, her feelings for Daemon are just a jumble..

Rate(1-10): 8

For one reason only (well, maybe not only..) did I pick up this book: I heard that the male lead character was H O T. Well, guys. Meet Daemon. (Who is, quite alike the role that Ian Somerhalder plays in TVD. Cocky, sexy.. you name it!) I'll talk more about Daemon later, but..

Alright. The cover. The only thing pleasant about that cover is Daemon's face. Or at least, the cover model's face. Well, I'll tell you why I think that. My grandmother walked into the room as I was reading this and asked why there were two people hugging on the cover and she started lecturing me about reading 'these types of books.' And plus, it's not cute. My mom would have freaked if she saw me reading something with a cover like this. And also, let me just take note of the covers for Onyx and Opal:

S E X U A L. Sort of. (I still want to read them, though.. so eager to continue this series.) They do hint at erotica. Which isn't cute. In my opinion, the covers should have more relation with the Luxen and Arum concepts, instead of Katy portrayed as, being all over Daemon. Which she sort of is. But that's beyond the point..

Now, Katy. She was one of those cliche.. annoying.. stubborn, i-can't-believe-this-is-forreal and no-i-won't-believe-in-supernormal-things type of character. She was insufferable, mostly, throughout the book, but since she was a book blogger, and she shared my passion for books, I kind of softened toward her, just a little bit. But still. She was just so.. stupid in some parts.. But she proved herself to be a good character.

Well, this book actually just STARTED getting interesting when the Luxen and Arum concept got introduced, and that was just a little sad because it was way in the middle of the book. Nonetheless, it seemed like this whole alien mojo thing was sort of difficult to explain! But Jennifer totes nailed it!

There was a part at the end of the book with some chapters in Daemon's point of view. It's in the paperback copy, not sure if it's in hardcover. Anyways, I just found the whole thing a bit awkward. I mean, I like discovering things about a character who's mysterious, but I kind of regret reading the Daemon part. Because it made him seem.. different. Not sure if I like that or not. I have to agree, though. He was pretty hot..

Overall, this was a pretty good book that I just drowned in. As some people would say, it was 'un-put-down-able!' With the engaging plot, Jennifer Armentrout will pull you in.

Quotes!


"Anytime is a bad time for you to come knocking on my door, kid."



Kid?! Well. Things just got awks



"..there is no such thing as privacy."



at least not in my household



"Yeah, it's a kind of hobby. What's yours? Kicking puppies?"



OMFG. KICKING PUPPIES. I JUST. THIS LINE IS TOO SNARKY.



"There are a lot more fun ways to get...dirty. Not that I'd ever show you."



Ouch.. LOL



"You have a blog?"



THEY ALWAYS ASK THAT DON'T THEY



"There's a McDonald's down the street. We'll get you a Happy Meal. Maybe that'll make you happier."



I think I'm starting to actually like Daemon like legit



"You read too much."



They always say that it annoys me



"You think I'm gorgeous?"



Well who doesn't



"..he lowered himself slowly."



WELL



"I'm not even attracted to you."



LIES



"Every time you lie, your cheeks turn red."




why does he have to intentionally---



"Daemon kissed me."



IT'S ABOUT TIME
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Book Review: Mystic City by Theo Lawrence.

Mystic City by Theo Lawrence.
Book Summary: Aria Rose, youngest scion of one of Mystic City's two ruling rival families, finds herself betrothed to Thomas Foster, the son of her parents' sworn enemies. The union of the two will end the generations-long political feud—and unite all those living in the Aeries, the privileged upper reaches of the city, against the banished mystics who dwell below in the Depths. But Aria doesn't remember falling in love with Thomas; in fact, she wakes one day with huge gaps in her memory. And she can't conceive why her parents would have agreed to unite with the Fosters in the first place. Only when Aria meets Hunter, a gorgeous rebel mystic from the Depths, does she start to have glimmers of recollection—and to understand that he holds the key to unlocking her past. The choices she makes can save or doom the city—including herself. 

Liana's Summary: Aria Rose has been told that she overdosed on Stic, causing herself to lose her memories. She's been told that she loves Thomas Foster, so why doesn't she feel any spark of recognition? When she meets Hunter, her memories start to resurface.. just a bit. 

Rate(1-10): 8

Well, when I read the very first page, I wanted so bad to dislike this book because I just couldn't stand the cliche characters. I felt like it was going to be a cliche story and plot, too, but oh boy, was I wrong. At first, I didn't like the way that Theo Lawrence wrote this, at first, I thought that he was just using a stereotypical 'girl' as his main character. That made me uncomfortable. But hell yeah, does Aria (our main character, btw) have some depth! I still don't really like her though.. 

The plot is well-organized. Those twists, I just can't.. They were all really creatively planned, I have to say.

I liked:
-The plot
-The cover (So gorg)
-The whole general idea with the mystics and everything
-The romance..? It was pretty cute.

I didn't like:
-How easy it was to guess things. I mean, come on, Theo! Let us be shocked and don't go so easy on our foreshadowing skills! So obvious..
-How clueless Aria was. Well, maybe that's just me. I don't like her. Then again, I dislike many characters.

That ending was such a cliffhanger. I think I want to read the next book. Really bad now.

Quotes


"I like him."


Oh ok


"Step on up, sweetheart."


Hey that's hot LOL


"I don't love him."


Yes you do!


"I think I hear Hunter say You're gorgeous under his breath, but his eyes are.."


Not sure what to think about this but for now I'll just AWWW it


"I'm not sure I can keep a secret this big from them."


Oh my goodness why is she so naive and vain


"Have a little faith."


OH MY GOD THAT WAS IN THE CITY OF BONES TRAILER I'M FANGIRLING SO HARD


"Just kiss me."


OH OK


"Aria! It's not what it looks like,"


HELL YEAH IT IS


"Until I decide, best to keep it to myself."


WHy is she so NAivE
she's so facepalm worthy

"I don't love you,"


Good


"Or were the letters just another part of.."


NO WHY IS SHE SO NAIVE SOMEONE KILL HER NOW DANGIT


"..but awfully embarrassing."


She's worried about being embarrassed? Aria makes me angry..


"I loved you that first time I saw you."


Aw, that's cute..


"And then I notice the gun in her hand."


OH MY G--


"It seems to happen in slow motion:.."


THAT STARTER IS NEVER GOOD
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All I have to say is, I think this would be an awesome movie.

That's it! What do you think of this review?(: