The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

I wasn't initially interested on reading this book at first, but I decided to because of well, Emma Watson and the funky 70's green that engulfs the book's cover. I am definitely glad I made this decision.

It's so hard to explain how I feel after reading this book. Upon finishing it, I decided to then watch the movie medium of it immediately, and that is the ambiance for which I am writing this. I don't know if the feelings of being infinite can be replicated just from reading a book, but that is the one thought that runs through my head whenever I hear Charlie's voice. Infinite.

For those of you who haven't skimmed the back flap summary, it's about an anonymous boy named Charlie (Or simply one who calls himself Charlie because he wishes to keep his true identity a secret) writes letters to someone important to himself, which are make up the bread and butter of this book. It's really about so much more than that. It's about depression, and the Smiths, and falling in love, and finding yourself, and feeling infinite. It also covers a wide variety of sensitive subjects that one comes in contact with throughout life, such as suicide and abortion. I really like how even though these things were mentioned and surrounded Charlie's life, it was something you could deal with. It was manageable. And it makes you feel like life goes on, even if you don't want it to, and things in your life no matter how awful can be dealt with.

I think this book really opened my eyes to life, in it's own strange way. It showed me how to be myself and to do what I want to because this is my life and no one else's. And that's okay. So maybe, just maybe, if you pick up this book, you'll think so too. And maybe, just maybe, you'll feel infinite.

Love always,

ARC Apollyon

Apollyon- Jennifer Armentrout

First, let me say, if you haven't read Elixir, you should read that first.

I was one of the lucky few to receive an ARC! Thank you so much Spencer Hill! And as an avid reader of the covenant series, I was sure I would be impressed with this next book and Jenn didn't disappoint!

It was jaw- droppingly, heart- stoppingly, book- grippingly amazing. Like woah! My mind is still blown. Imagine the awesomeness of Half-Blood, Pure, Deity, and Elixir COMBINED.

Yea. It's that good.

There were time where I'd be reading and think, "Man, this so can't get any crazier." And then... BAM!! It'd get crazier. Apollyon is officially the best book of the series. Hands down. So much background information is uncovered, that my eyes practically popped out of my head.

Not only was it beautifully written with practically poetic descriptions like, "his eyes were pools of silver," and "The enormity of what lay ahead was a cold draft on my skin and deeper, on my soul," but it had even more of Jenn's marvelous humor with, "Yeppers Peppers", "creeptastic" and my personal favorite, "that little punk-ass bitch". Not to mention all the wonderful, totally agreeable, Supernatural references.

Alex shows the most character growth. I felt like in Apollyon, I could connect with her more. I fell with her weaknesses and rose with her strengths. Marcus also makes a change. And as always, Apollo needs a freaking bell! Aiden was absolutely my favorite character in this book. He was heart skippingly magnificent.

"Lowering his head, his lips brushed over mine. I was sure I tasted of dirt and sour apple, courtesy of the Blow Pop I'd been nursing earlier,but he

made this sound against my mouth, part growl and part something deeper. As the kiss deepened, like he could just devour the taste and feel, I melted against him."

Think its hot now? Yea, it gets steamier. :)

Through this book, I found myself on a journey, laughing and crying, ooo-ing and awe-ing with the characters. If you don't read this, you've clearly got no soul.

Now, excuse me, while I wither away waiting for Sentinel.

Peace and Love,
Lyssa, aka Fire

P.S. I'm totally naming my next dog, "Toto". :)

Laced in Drama

Laced in Malice- Riley Gray

There is definitely a ton of drama in this book. So if you wanna go on a small roller coaster then I suggest reading it! It ended with a cliff hanger so, I'm not sure how I feel about this book. I liked it but I didn't like where it left off. There were time when. Wanted to punch Oliver and Zara. They were morons at times. But they were super cute and steamy as well :)

 My favorites parts of this book were definitely the banter between Zara (Rose) and Oliver. I usually read ebooks so that when I read them, I can highlight without damaging the book as well as portability. I find myself highlighting a lot in this book. 

 “I’m saying that I’m drawn to you like objects are to gravity.”

 “So be a bird or a plane or something and defy it.”

 “Ergh, go away, Oliver.” I snatched my bag back from him. “Just once I’d like to have a conversation with you that you didn’t turn into some kind of sexual reference.” 

“Yeah, I don’t think that’s going to happen.” 

“Pig.” 

“Keep calling me names, Rose, it’s only turning me on.” 

“Goodbye, Oliver!” I said, marching away.

 “Did my heart love till now?” Oliver called behind me. 

“Forswear it, sight! For I never saw true beauty till this night. See! I can be romantic.”

 “Quoting something from a book isn’t romantic,” I shouted back to him without turning. 

“Up your game, Oliver.” 

“For you, baby, anything!” I laughed and shook my head. 

Idiot 

 My least favorite parts were the Voice and the main antagonist who I won't mention by name :/ That bitch. I also didn't like how emotionally unstable I felt waiting for something to mess up a happy ending. However, by the end, I very much liked Oliver and Zara. I need to read the next book though, because it feels like an awful unsatisfying ending.

 All in all, it was good! I read it in a day, first because I couldn't put it down and then half way through because I HAD to know what happened. 

 If you get a chance, I'd say go for it. I've read else where that its like Pretty Little Liars and Gossip Girl wrapped together in a steamy embrace. I'd say I agree. There aren't many books I hate, and this one isn't one of them. I just dislike all the drama. But if you like drama, then you will LOVE this book. 

 TTFN,

This book will be Easy for you to love!

 Easy by Tammara Webber

Tammara uses lots of dialogue mixed with just enough detail to envision the story. Which is sort of perfect seeing as that fits with the attention span of pretty much every girl I know. She didn't so much flattery me with her words and she did with her storyline.

The characters were believable. I liked that while Jacqueline (not Jackie) is a young college girl, she takes the time to learn how to defend herself and does not end up being a Mary Sue type character. I also like that unlike most guys, Lucas cultivates the strong woman attribute without losing his "manliness".

As book lovers, we read and love lots of book but every once in awhile, one comes along and knocks you off your feet. "Easy" was one of them. I have to say that I absolutely loved this book! I couldn't put it down! It's the first book I've read that is in a college setting, which is awesome because almost all of the YA books are set in high school. The change of pace was refreshing.

Lucas is my new dream guy. He's a hot badass with a past who doesn't care what people think, as well as a guy who loves the arts, and believes that chivalry isn't completely dead. He wasn't one of those guys who didn't know what he wanted and constantly changed his mind and then went into a corner and cried, like so many others. THANK GOD! I'm tired of guys being indecisive dumbasses. Basically he's a good man and a total bad boy, if you get my drift ;) And he rides a motorcycle and has tattoos! *swoon*

This is definitely going in my top 10 books.

My only wish is that this wasn't a stand alone book, but alas, I have no genie, and my wishes will not be granted, but as a stand alone, it still left me satisfied with the ending.

I'll probably check out a few more college scene books and more from Tammara Webber so no worries, I'll keep you posted ;)

As Always, 

Oh.. My... Gods...

Deity

Oh... my... gods... This book was AMAZING! It is by far the best Covenant series novel out, so far! I don't think I can wait for the continuation, "Apollyon" much longer, cuz I need it now! I'm on my way to read the novella, "Elixir" which is set in Aiden's P.O.V. after the end of Deity, which speaking of, almost killed me! In a sorta good way.

I absolutely fell in love with Aiden St. Delphi. Regardless of whatever "Team" you're routing for, (Team Aiden/Team Seth), you will definitely fall in love with Aiden too. You have a heart of ice ( no pun intended, Ice) if you don't.

I really appreciate the character growth Alex goes through in this book. She seems to understand more what her "knee-jerk" reactions do to herself and other people, even though she still has a few! Aiden also seems to grow as a character, he isn't the exact same guy who he was in the beginning of "Half Blood" - he's even better. I won't say much more about him because there would be too many spoilers, but you WILL love him even more. Seth doesn't appear as often as Aiden, but the times he does are monumental. There is definitely something going on with Seth and nobody knows how to handle it.

Btw. I absolutely love Leon in this book. He cracks me up so much.

This book flooded me with so many emotions. At times, I wanted to almost cry. Other times, I wanted to punch somebody. But mostly, I felt so unbelievably elated through the entire thing. My heart dropped at the ending, because its such a cliff hanger, but I'm sure "Elixir" will clear some of that up for me and get me through the wait til "Apollyon".

There are so many twists to the plot, I can't even begin. Just read the book. If you've read "Pure", then I don't need to tell you twice to pick this book up. If you haven't even started the series, go find "Half Blood" and catch up!

Now, excuse me, while I go into hiding with "Elixir" ;)

Hugs and Kisses,

Who doesn't love Reapers?

I like the parts in Finn's P.O.V the most. I loved seeing the world through his eyes and

"Inbetween"

This was a great book :)

When I read the first chapter excerpt at the end of "Onyx" by Jennifer L. Armentrout,
I was considering overlooking the book. The first chapter really doesn't do this book
justice. This is one of the few books that actually gets better with every chapter.

If you've read the "Existence" Series by Abbi Glines then you're already crazy
obsessed with the concept of falling in love with Death. But that is where the similarities
between both books end.

In short, Finn is a Reaper for the Inbetween, which is basically a type of purgatory, and
he is madly in love with Emma and will do everything he can to keep her from harm.
Emma thinks she's crazy but cant get enough of Finn.

Inbetween is written in both P.O.V's,which is important because Finn gives insight into
the past events that occurred before the story began, while Emma provides the reaction
we crave.

the love he feels for Emma is amazing to say the least. I also liked how Tara Fuller built
up her underworld. She has evil, crazy undead bosses, Hell reapers with an attitude,
and wicked ghosts with a taste for vengeance.

I'm curious to see how a second book will continue the story because the ending was
AMAZING! I didn't think it could end the way it did but I'm super glad :)

I'll definitely pick up a sequel if there is one!




Later!

An Incredible Ghostly Love Story

"Hereafter"

The Best Ghost/Love Story I've read so Far.

When I picked up "Hereafter", I was expecting a cheesy novel about girl-can't-have-boy-because-he-can't-see-her-or-some-crap-and-she's-miserable-the-end.

BUT IT WASN'T LIKE THAT!

First, let me say that Tara Hudson did a marvelous job creating her Heroine. Amelia wasn't the Mary Sue-woe-is-me type of girl. She stuck with what she knew and refused to give up what she wanted! Amelia wasn't too head strong and seemed to ask all the right questions.

In the beginning of "Hereafter", Amelia is trying to figure out who she was, why she even still exists, and how to pass the time in the lonely existence of the undead.

And then her world is flipped inside out and upside down. Joshua is freaking adorable! He is the type of guy who doesn't give a crap what other people thinks, (which is sort of an important trait for someone who sees ghosts.) Theirs is a love seemingly impossible to really even exist. An overarching theme is "How will they ever really be together?"

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!

Other than trying to find a way to be together that doesn't involve a dead body, Joshua and Amelia face ancient covens hellbent on sending ghosts back to, well, the ghost equivalent to hell, and other ghosts hellbent on getting out of there. And don't forget the secretive and mysterious deities who seem to have their own agenda that probably won't bode favorably for neither Amelia, nor Joshua.

If you love ghost and love stories, pick this one up. Like right now.

There's a continuation to "Hereafter" with, "Arise", so I'll let you know how that one turns out soon!

Until then,
Peace&Love :)

OPAL Cover Reveal!

Hello, fellow bookies!

I'm super excited to share with you that the along with Jennifer Arementout, we are one of the few blogs that will be posting the OPAL cover release! This will be an exciting continuation to the Lux series! Ice and I will have it up at 12:01 a.m. tonight!

Get ready for it!

Fire