Category Archives: Young Adult

Windwitch by Susan Dennard

Title: Windwitch
Author: Susan Dennard
Year Published: 2017
Page Count: 384 pages
Series Name: The Witchlands
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Rating: 5 Stars

Synopsis

On this week’s review I was thrown back into the world of the Truthwitch with the sequel Windwitch. This book brings you back to wonderful world of magic, adventure and powerful female characters. At the start of the book we find Merik after he survives an explosion that destroys his ship and the kills his crew. Merik must fend for himself and find out he was behind the destruction. Luckily he has the help of his first mate Cam who helps guide him through rumble. Searching for answers in his own kingdom leads him to a world of secrets.

The story also brings to Iseult who was left on her own after Safi left. Iseult embarks on a quest to rescue Safi but gets help from an unlikely ally in the Bloodwitch. Iseult finds out that the Bloodwitch has a hidden agenda of his own that could be put Iseult at risk. Could she trust him?

Somewhere on the seas Safi is trusted to work with the Empress of Morstoki. ALl of the sudden their ship explosives and leaves them on their own to fend themselves. Soon they find themselves in danger and must rely on the their smarts to get them through.

My Thoughts

The book was amazing. The book had action, adventure, pirates and a great dose of strong female characters. I had so much fun reading and after waiting a whole year I was not disappointed. Starting off with the world of the Witchlands got bigger and throughout the book it took me to other parts o f the world. I also enjoyed the action fighting scenes from the last book and Windwitch brought more action. From the mix of magic to the sword fighting it was fun. The interactions of the characters were enjoyable. I like the way that Iseult’s relationship with the Bloodwitch development and changed throughout the story. Lastly I enjoyed being introduced to the news characters to book especially the female characters. I am hoping for a movie for the series or a show that can be on CW or HBO or something. Until my next review keep on reading.

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Wayfarer by Alexandra Bracken Book Review

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Title: Wayfarer
Author: Alexandra Bracken
Year Published: 2017
Page Count: 467 pages
Series Name: Passenger
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Rating: 5 Stars

Synopsis

In the second book Wayfarer we continue where we left off. Etta who becomes orphan from time after the events of the last book and ends up meeting a man who claims to be her father. Should she trust him or does he have a hidden agenda? Back to Nicolas who must team up with Sophia after her betrayal and find Etta but also learns more secrets about the Astrolabe. All of the characters are forced to decide the fate of the time travel families and must find a way to save the world from the Ironwoods before its too late.

My Thoughts

I was thrilled what I read and was sad to learn it was just a duology. Why? I want the fun to continue. Hopefully, there would be a spin-off or some short stories. The book was different from the first book which had more romance built into the story but in Wayfarer it was more about the adventure and action. This is something I liked about this book. As much as I enjoyed the love story because the first book got too steamy for me and I wanted more fast paced action. In Wayfarer I got what I wanted. There was time travel to different time periods and there was fighting. I also enjoyed seeing my favorite characters including some new faces as well. Overall the book was fun and I can’t wait to read more from Bracken.

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Firstlife by Gena Showlater Book Review

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Title: Firstlife
Author: Gena Showalter
Year Published: 2016
Page Count: 467 pages
Series Name: Firstlife
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Rating: 5 Stars

Synopsis

The book takes place in the alternative universe where everyone has what is called a Firstlife. Firstlife is considered the life you start out when entering the world. Than during your life you have to choose where you will end up in the afterlife. In the afterlife there is two realms Myriad and Troika. The both realms are at war and anyone who is entering the aft life must choose a side. Those that haven’t made a chance end up in the darkness of Many Ends. A place you wouldn’t want to end up.

In the story a girl named Tenly also known as Ten refuses to choose a side that her parents want her be so in order to teach her a lesson they send her to an asylum. There she must try to survive and fight for her right to make a choice on where she should end up. At the same time two agents from both realms are sent to convince her to chooses their side. Ten turns out to be a challenge and goes on the lamb. Throughout the story she learns more about the realms and about her safe.

My Thoughts

The book turned out to be way better than I originally thought and got to be one of her best so far. After reading her other series “The White Rabbit Chronicles” I wanted to read more from her. Firstlife was super interesting to the point that I knew I should read this. One of my favorite parts of the books is the afterlife part having realms where you can go to. Usually afterlife in books is just heaven but Firstlife was unique twist. I also like the two male characters Killian and Archer who are the agents sent to convince Ten to join their sides. I like the interaction between both characters. From the bad boy Killian to self-righteous Archer who comes across as a knight in shining army. And Ten is a bad ass heroine that does whatever it takes to have the freedom to run her own life. This is something that many people can relate to. I totally recommend this book who like action dystopian type of books with an element of fantasy as well.

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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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Title: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Year Published: 2015
Page Count: 419 pages
Series Name: A Court of Thorn and Roses Series
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Rating: 5 Stars

Synopsis

In this magical retelling of Beauty and the Beast we are thrown into the world of fae and fairies. This story focuses on a nineteen year old girl name Feyre who lives a life of poverty and is responsible for keeping her family alive. This involves going out into the wild to hunt. On a day like any other she is out hunting and than spots a large wolf. She decides to kill it and use to sell. Later she learns how this one simple kill leads to trouble. After killing this wolf, a monster comes find her and accuses her of killing a fae. And as punishment she must live with him and to never return.
Feyre find herself in the world Prythian the world fires and the monster she was with is a high lord fae named Tamlin. Fey must learn to deal with living with the creature she loathes the most and learn to open her heart to those different from her.

My Thoughts

I heard so much about this book and also about the author non stop throughout the book blog and book tube world. And I heard how great the book and knew I must read to see what’s the fun is about. When I read the book I understand how great the books is. The book is a magical and adventure on its own. I like how cool Feyre is and how the book teaches us to look beyond the mask. I also enjoyed the book ’s world building from the history, the laws, and how he characters are well developed. I can’t wait to read The Court of Mist and Fury.

Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine

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Title: Paper and Fire
Author: Rachel Caine
Year Published: 2016
Page Count: 398 pages
Series Name: The Great Library
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Rating: 4 Stars

Synopsis:

Rachel Caine returned with the second installment from The Great Library series with Paper and Fire. If you haven’t read Ink and Bone and wish to learn more click here for my past review on the book. In this second book we return to Alexandria after the events that happened in the the previous book. Jess and his friends are assigned new jobs. Jess and Glaine is assigned as part of the guard. After his friend Thomas has disappeared after being caught for committing a crime, Jess and his friends must find a way to help save him. At the same time jess must deal with the consequences of turning Morgan in to the The Iron Tower. Throughout the book more secrets are revealed and Jess gets deeper and deeper with the world of the Library. Can anyone get out a live before they are found out?

My Thoughts:

Soon as the book came out I didn’t hesitated to put on hold at my library and couldn’t wait to read it. After the last book left me with awe and wonder I really couldn’t hide my excite for Paper and Fire. And if you are a fan of stories where characters go to a far off land and go to a school or a new world this is a book for you. Also the book is made for book worms like me. The book was filled with adventure, secrets, conspiracy, and some science fiction elements. I also like the fact that the book takes place in a different part of the world then mine.

Truthwitch by Susan Dennard Book Review

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Title Truthwitch
Author Susan Dennard
Series The Witchlands
Year Published 2016
Page Count
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Dive into the world of Truthwitch a book by Susan Dennard. This is a book that surrounds some of my favorite elements. The book combines magic, adventure, and romance into a fun world. Truthwitch throws you into the world of the Witchlands and a time where a truce between three empires are about to end. War is something that might happen at any moment, just one thing could start something. Witchlands is a world where witches with special powers live as well. The story involves three different characters that end up crossing past. Two witches named Iseult and Safiya who have special gifts. Iseult is a threadwitch who can see the ties and souls of people. Safiya is a truthwitch who can tell whether someone is telling the truth or is lying. These two witches are on the run when an evil witch who is a bloodwitch and wants them. On the run, the two witches end up meeting a Prince who is in charge of taking Safiya and her friend to a far off place to escape. This ends up being more than what the prince has bargained for. During the story, the three characters who are at odds must find a way to put aside their differences in order to escape the wrath of the bloodwitch and also to save the prince’s homelands from famine.

I had so much fun reading this Truthwich in fact, I couldn’t put this down and wanted more of it. I even read it twice in the row because it was so good. I loved the elements of magic and people with special abilities. What also got me into the book was the adventure in it and I actually got a Sinbad type of world. If you are interested in jumping into the world of the Truthwitch click on the link below the picture to check it out. Until next time keep on reading.

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Passenger by Alexandra Bracken

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Summer is a great time of the year to travel. See the world and see all the great places. But, what if you had the power to time-travel? That would definitely make a great trip, wouldn’t it? Well in Passenger by Alexandra Bracken, Etta Spencer a violinist is getting ready for the biggest performance of her life. Things are going as planned until is forced to run for her life when kidnappers are hot on her trail. Soon she stumbles into a mysterious girl who pushes her and next thing she knew woke up in on a ship in the middle of nowhere. Etta finds out she has time-traveled to 1776 and is on a pirate ship where she meets the handsome Nicholas Carter. In the story, she also learns that she comes from long line of time travelers and her mom is kidnapped. In order to get her back, she must find an object her mom stole. Throughout the story Etta and the help of Nicholas they travel through time and find an adventure of a lifetime. Can Etta find the object to get mom back?

The book Passenger has a combination of magic, time travel, romance, adventure and mystery that never stops. I had so much fun reading this book which was fast past as well. I am a huge fan of time-travel and pirates and so when I heard about this book I knew I must read it. I also liked the book that has a lot of plots twists that kept me guessing and unsure how it’s going to end. On the other hand, there are areas that I didn’t like. Sometimes when it comes to the hidden romance in the book, the characters tend to get overly descriptive of how they fill where it gets annoying and makes me want to move on. I also wished that the character went to more places as well. Probably I will get to see where the time-traveling will lead in the next book. If you are interested in reading Passenger by Alexandra Bracken click on the button “ Buy on Amazon” to check it out and until next time keep on reading.