Need by Carrie Jones WITH SPOILERS

Need by Carrie Jones

4 of 5 Stars

Book Review WITH SPOILERS

The actual rating I have for this book is 3.68 stars out of 5, but I rounded up because I do think that people will really like it, it just wasn't all the way there for me. Need is a nice break from the average stories that involve fey or fae or faeries or the Shining Ones or whatever else people have called them. It emphasizes the aggressive and primal nature of the creatures that is lost in some other stories due to romantic elements, which I really appreciated. Not that I don't like those romance faerie stories, but books like this help keep things interesting and me invested in the genre. 

PLOT: The plot was really good. I had a vague idea of where it was going, but then it didn't go that way, and I saw what was really going on. I thought that the king was going to choose her, that he wanted her to be his queen, but then it turned out that he was only using her as bait for her mother and that was something I haven't really read yet- at least not in a way that I couldn't see or predict. The main issue that I had with this plot line was that various characters would suddenly know things about the others, without talking to each other. It would be suddenly, bam! there's background information being brought up by a character that shouldn't know yet what they were talking about. It actually got a little confusing because of this.

CHARACTERS: I am not entirely sure why, but I just couldn't get a super strong attachment to the characters. Maybe it's her writing style....? I can't place my finger on it, and it's bugging me. There was also some insta-love between the characters which, I know that there is only so much space in a book, but it was slightly frustrating because, again, I couldn't really get a feel for the characters so the whole thing felt rushed and unfounded. The people themselves have interesting backgrounds and personality traits. They all have something that is unique to them that don't usually come up in other books.

WORLD and WRITING: I love Maine. I love stories that take place in Maine. I love watching characters adjust to ice and snow (it's hilarious). This world was no exception. I loved how Carrie Jones included elements of the town and forest and weather into her story and used it to round out the plot line and characters. Her writing though I still haven't figured out why I am not connecting with it yet. It's a strange feeling, not being able to pinpoint why exactly that is, so, not going to lie, it is throwing me off a bit.

Need by Carrie Jones is good for people who love fae, Maine, and an interesting plot line. My own misgivings may be only my own, so don't let them hold you back from picking up this beautifully covered book. :)

Thanks for reading!

Review: Need by Carrie Jones NO SPOILERS

Need by Carrie Jones

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review 

The actual rating I have for this book is 3.68 stars out of 5, but I rounded up because I do think that people will really like it, it just wasn't all the way there for me. Need is a nice break from the average stories that involve fey or fae or faeries or the Shining Ones or whatever else people have called them. It emphasizes the aggressive and primal nature of the creatures that is lost in some other stories due to romantic elements, which I really appreciated. Not that I don't like those romance faerie stories, but books like this help keep things interesting and me invested in the genre.



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PLOT: The plot was really good. I had a vague idea of where it was going, but then it didn't go that way, and I saw what was really going on. I thought that the king was going to choose her, that he wanted her to be his queen, but then it turned out that he was only using her as bait for her mother and that was something I haven't really read yet- at least not in a way that I couldn't see or predict. The main issue that I had with this plot line was that various characters would suddenly know things about the others, without talking to each other. It would be suddenly, bam! there's background information being brought up by a character that shouldn't know yet what they were talking about. It actually got a little confusing because of this.
CHARACTERS: I am not entirely sure why, but I just couldn't get a super strong attachment to the characters. Maybe it's her writing style....? I can't place my finger on it, and it's bugging me. There was also some insta-love between the characters which, I know that there is only so much space in a book, but it was slightly frustrating because, again, I couldn't really get a feel for the characters so the whole thing felt rushed and unfounded. The people themselves have interesting backgrounds and personality traits. They all have something that is unique to them that don't usually come up in other books.
WORLD and WRITING: I love Maine. I love stories that take place in Maine. I love watching characters adjust to ice and snow (it's hilarious). This world was no exception. I loved how Carrie Jones included elements of the town and forest and weather into her story and used it to round out the plot line and characters. Her writing though I still haven't figured out why I am not connecting with it yet. It's a strange feeling, not being able to pinpoint why exactly that is, so, not going to lie, it is throwing me off a bit.
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Need by Carrie Jones is good for people who love fae, Maine, and an interesting plot line. My own misgivings may be only my own, so don't let them hold you back from picking up this book. :) Plus, do you see that cover???? It's gorgeous!!!!!

Thanks for reading!

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BookCon 2016

BookCon 2016

All the Books :)

So last weekend was BookCon in Chicago, Illinois and it was SO MUCH FUN!!!!! This was the first time that I had been able to go to something like this, and it was so amazing to get to meet a bunch of different authors and to get so many books and be surrounded by so many people who also liked books. 

Some of the authors I met:

Monica Hesse

Ruta Sepetys

Jennifer L Armentrout 

Pierce Brown

Some of the books I got:

Unrivaled by Alyson Noel

Frost Like Night by Sara Raasch

Jackaby by William Ritter

The Shack by Wm. Paul Young

I actually came home with 20 books, and it was so much that I had to carry three bags around with me.

Favorite Moment:
In the beginning, I was just walking around and I see Victoria Aveyard casually walk past me, so I doubled back and sort of waved to her. I was awkward (typical me), but she smiled and waved back, which was really cool of her. I DIDN'T EVEN SPEAK. I was that awkward and I slightly regret that now. :/

Favorite Panel:

I loved the Historical Fiction for Teens panel. Both Monica Hesse and Ruta Sepetys were on it, and what they said was so inspiring and it was great to be able to hear them speak, and then later meet them.

If you have a chance to go to next year's BookCon, do it. It was a lot of fun and, even though the day was long, I wish it was longer or that I could go back.

ADVICE: GET THERE EARLY!!!! I cannot stress that enough, because I got there semi-early and the line for wristbands (author signings) was already across the building, over a tunnel, down a hallway in the next building, down a flight of stairs, and into another hallway. 

I hope I'll be able to go next year because it was crazy and I loved every minute of it. But it's back in New York next year, so we'll see what happens.

Thanks for reading!

A Court of Mist and Fury Review WITH SPOILERS

A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses #2) by Sarah J Maas

Book Review WITH SPOILERS

5.5 of 5 Stars

PLOT: Not going to lie, I was nervous about the plot line of this book, because everything was kind of wrapped up nice and neatly in ACOTAR with Amarantha's death and that whole setup of book 1. But then we found out about the King of Hybern and I was super excited. This was developed pretty well, but it wasn't the main thing on my mind while I was reading this. I was mostly concerned about my ship (Feysand) and I absolutely loved how Sarah made this happen and how it developed.

CHARACTERS: AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CALLED IT I KNEW THAT IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN THEY ARE COMPLETELY AND UNDENIABLY PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER!!!!!!!!!! Instead of talking about characters, I'm going to talk about the ships.

TamxFeyre: No. I didn't ship them in book 1 and I certainly do not ship them now. Granted, Tamlin was put through a traumatic experience, but that doesn't excuse how he treated Feyre. She was put through a lot too, and she didn't want to sit by and do nothing. She's stronger than that. So they were not healthy together at all. Really Tamlin, you didn't notice that Feyre wasn't sleeping, eating, smiling, or doing anything remotely healthy? Really?

RhysxFeyre: LIAURGNIJROHGARHRLGVJFGIHFSODJGDSLL I love Rhys. He's the best. Easily my favorite character in the entire goddamn series. He honestly is so much better for Feyre and she for him than anybody else that may cross their paths. Rhys encourages Feyre to be strong and hold her own, and Feyre doesn't take Rhys' crap and knows how to help him cope with things and relax. And they're mates. Can't forget that ;). Seriously though, I may not totally approve of Rhys' decision not to Feyre about the mating bond, but I respect him for his motive as to why he didn't. I just.... THE FEELS AOGYHRE;OAIGHRDAKHDAGJROEAIJ.

LucianxElain: Hmmmmm..... I can see it. Lucian needs to get his head back on his head first, but then I can totally see him and Feyre tag teaming againts Tamlin and Hybern and it all going perfectly. Then I think he'll really get Elain.

CassxNesta: So this is a thing. I don't have the extra chapter, but I guess I could see this working. My only questions is- What if one of them gets a mate (Because they don't have that bond- right?)?

Side note- I also love the Night Court. Mor and Amren are some of my favorite characters. They're nothing like Ianthe (I wouldn't mind if she died). But Mor and Amren are like the opposite sisters that help balance the group.

WORLD: So many details are put into this world, I would probably get a headache trying to explain it in a way that made sense. So just know that it is incredible. It really is it's own world, and I don't think there are any holes in it, at least not that I can tell.



Review in a nutshell- GO READ THIS BOOK. You will love it. And then you will wonder what on earth you were doing before you read it.

Thanks for Reading!

Review: A Court of Mist and Fury Spoiler Free

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK! Sequels are tough, but I think that Sarah mastered this one because I loved it even more than A Court of Thorns and Roses, which makes me even more excited for the next book. There isn't too much of a slow start, but there is an appropriate amount of catch-up to remind us of what happened in book 1.

There were so many amazing aspects to this book- the new plot, characters, themes, and the overall development of the world that she has created that this book was even more interesting, more thrilling, and I still cannot stop thinking about it. If you have started this series, pick this book up now. You do not want to wait any longer. If you haven't read ACOTAR yet, go get it now- this series is mind-blowing. Especially if you have read her other series Throne of Glass, you know that she is a great author and she has amazing stories and characters that everyone can enjoy.

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PLOT: Not going to lie, I was nervous about the plot line of this book, because everything was kind of wrapped up nice and neatly in ACOTAR with Amarantha's death and that whole setup of book 1. But then we found out about the King of Hybern and I was super excited. This was developed pretty well, but it wasn't the main thing on my mind while I was reading this. I was mostly concerned about my ship (Feysand) and I absolutely loved how Sarah made this happen and how it developed.
CHARACTERS: AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CALLED IT I KNEW THAT IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN THEY ARE COMPLETELY AND UNDENIABLY PERFECT FOR EACH OTHER!!!!!!!!!! Instead of talking about characters, I'm going to talk about the ships.
TamxFeyre: No. I didn't ship them in book 1 and I certainly do not ship them now. Granted, Tamlin was put through a traumatic experience, but that doesn't excuse how he treated Feyre. She was put through a lot too, and she didn't want to sit by and do nothing. She's stronger than that. So they were not healthy together at all. Really Tamlin, you didn't notice that Feyre wasn't sleeping, eating, smiling, or doing anything remotely healthy? Really?
RhysxFeyre: LIAURGNIJROHGARHRLGVJFGIHFSODJGDSLL I love Rhys. He's the best. Easily my favorite character in the entire goddamn series. He honestly is so much better for Feyre and she for him than anybody else that may cross their paths. Rhys encourages Feyre to be strong and hold her own, and Feyre doesn't take Rhys' crap and knows how to help him cope with things and relax. And they're mates. Can't forget that ;). Seriously though, I may not totally approve of Rhys' decision not to Feyre about the mating bond, but I respect him for his motive as to why he didn't. I just.... THE FEELS AOGYHRE;OAIGHRDAKHDAGJROEAIJ.
LucianxElain: Hmmmmm..... I can see it. Lucian needs to get his head back on his head first, but then I can totally see him and Feyre tag teaming againts Tamlin and Hybern and it all going perfectly. Then I think he'll really get Elain.
CassxNesta: So this is a thing. I don't have the extra chapter, but I guess I could see this working. My only questions is- What if one of them gets a mate (Because they don't have that bond- right?)?
Side note- I also love the Night Court. Mor and Amren are some of my favorite characters. They're nothing like Ianthe (I wouldn't mind if she died). But Mor and Amren are like the opposite sisters that help balance the group.
WORLD: So many details are put into this world, I would probably get a headache trying to explain it in a way that made sense. So just know that it is incredible. It really is it's own world, and I don't think there are any holes in it, at least not that I can tell.
(hide spoiler)] Review in a nutshell- GO READ THIS BOOK. You will love it. And then you will wonder what on earth you were doing before you read it.
Thanks for reading!
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