CeCe's Reading and Writing Safari: Release Blitz: Playing Pretend by Juliana Haygert

CeCe's Reading and Writing Safari: Release Blitz: Playing Pretend by Juliana Haygert: Welcome to the Playing Pretend release event, organized by Grapevine Book Tours ! Read an excerpt from this NA Contemporary Romance, and...

The Immortal Game by Joannah Miley

The Immortal Game by Joannah Miley

Review

 

Summary: When struggling pre-med student Ruby West beats the unconquerable Ash at chess he becomes fixated on her. Which is great if you like smoldering blue eyes, sculpted features, and afternoons of unexpected adventure, but not so great when she discovers he is a Greek god and his father, Zeus, has forbidden the gods from interacting with humans.

Ruby soon realizes her love for Ash threatens the fragile stability that has kept the gods from meddling in the mortal world.

Before long the two find themselves on a quest to rescue a goddess, save the Earth from unending winter, and secure the right to be together forever

Review:

The first book in this series was better than good, it was amazing! I love how Greek mythology and modern human civilization was meshed so well to make this unforgettable story.


This story isn't one that I wanted to put down even though I became very busy... Joannah had me hooked as soon as she introduced me to Ruby and Ash's love story. This book will take you from the streets of Portland, to hallowed but dangerous halls of Olympus and even then to the depths of Hades itself. Can't wait for book 2!

*Recieved free copy from author for honest review.

Above By Leah Bobet Review

  

Above by Leah Bobet

Started on March 31, 2013
Finished on April 01, 2013 
Reviewed by Christiane
Rating: 5 Stars
How I Got Book: Borrowed from Library








SUMMARY:

 Matthew has loved Ariel from the moment he found her in the tunnels, her bee’s wings falling away. They live in Safe, an underground refuge for those fleeing the city Above—like Whisper, who speaks to ghosts, and Jack Flash, who can shoot lightning from his fingers.

But one terrifying night, an old enemy invades Safe with an army of shadows, and only Matthew, Ariel, and a few friends escape Above. As Matthew unravels the mystery of Safe’s history and the shadows’ attack, he realizes he must find a way to remake his home—not just for himself, but for Ariel, who needs him more than ever before.

 - Summary from Goodreads

Review: 

I loved this book and couldn't put it down, even though I had no choice when I could barely keep my eyes open and I needed sleep badly. Above is told from Teller's POV about how he and his friends survive in Above away from their home Safe after it's been invaded by Killer and how they do everything in their power to get Safe; safe again.

The writing style is what most people found hard to understand, but honestly I found it spun an amazing magical tale about people who are different in the society known as Above and just want to be left in peace in the sanctuary known as Safe.

I loved Matthew's character who's known by the name Teller because he is just that a teller someone who listens and tells people's tales the way they are supposed to be told so that people never forget the good and the bad that's been done in Safe. I love the spun tale of Matthew and Ariel falling in love. Ariel is a girl who's shy and fragile after everything that life threw at her, while reading the book you start to understand her better. Jack Flash is someone who I thought was sort of like a brother figure to Teller. Whisper is known as Whisper because she talks to ghosts. Jack Flash is known as Jack Flash because he make things light by electricity and can spark lights. Whisper I found to be like an all knowing Grandma to Teller.
Corner really tugged at my heartstrings and as you get more into the book you'll understand why.


I would reccomend this book to people who are interested in books about human emotions told in a tale of wonder and woe. I definitely can't wait to read more by this author in the near future, I hope!

The Low Road (Elf Realm #1) by Daniel Kirk

The Low Road (Elf Realm #1) by Daniel Kirk

"A debut fantasy novel by a beloved picture book author, and the first in an exciting trilogy set in the world of fairies" When Matt and his family move to a new neighborhood, they do not realize that they've inadvertently stumbled into the middle of massive upheaval in the fairy world. With the elves' territory disintegrating and dark factions looking to seize control, apprentice mage Tuava-Li must defend her way of life--even when that means cooperating with Matt, a human and a natural enemy, as he may just hold the key to keeping the elf realm from certain destruction. Daniel Kirk has created a mystical world that will envelop readers. A rich story peppered with illustrations that make it come alive, "Elf Realm "is a world few will want to leave.

-Synopsis by Goodreads

My Thoughts on this Novel:

Imagine another world where mythological beings live separated from us just by a border. What would happen if the border that protected elves and humans were to disappear? The chapters alternate between Matt's family and the elves who live in the forest near Matt's house. Unknowingly Matt's father Charlie McCormick is destroying the land that the elves call home by trying to build a housing development on the land that he inherited from his mother.

This book was a little dark for a tween/teen book but the more I read the more intrigued I became. I'm definitely looking forward to discovering what Matt, his family, Tomtar and the elves will do to survive.

Unfriended: A Top 8 Novel by Katie Finn Review

Unfriended: A Top 8 Novel (Top 8 #3)

by Katie Finn

Synopsis:

Madison MacDonald is glad things are back to normal!

Madison It’s SUMMER at last -- let the good times & pool parties roll!
Location: Putnam Beach. Putnam, CT.

Madison My friends are all together again, and Nate and I are better than ever. Finally, everything in my life is working out. :)
Location: Gofer Ice Cream. Putnam, CT

Madison Even though Nate will be leaving for college in the fall.
Location: New Canaan Drive-In. New Canaan, CT.

Madison And there’s a piece of me that’s still waiting for the other shoe to drop from the prom heist.
Location: Stubbs Coffee. Putnam, CT.

Madison But everything is going to be fine! Right?
Location: On A Blender Smoothie Shop. Putnam, CT.

Madison Oh. Maybe I should take that back --
Location: Undisclosed

THIS ACCOUNT HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY DISABLED.

Madison MacDonald thinks the other shoe just dropped. 

My Thoughts:

Unfriended by Katie Finn is the third book in the Top 8 series. It's summer and after a hectic year Madison is enjoying her summer by going to the  beach, tanning in the sun, haning out with friends and going on dates with Nate. Just when everything in Madison's life is going well, Isabel is back and wants revenge! She wants Madison to tell both her friends and her boyfriend bye, or all their lives wil be ruined. I suggest that you check out the other books in this series before you start to read Unfriended or you will be lost.

My favorite character would have to be Madison escpecially since every book I find she grows more and more. For example in the first book Madison is a bit of gossip and learns that gossiping can hurt other without even realising it,  and in the second book she finds out that communication is a good thing to have and  in the third she realizes she would do anything to protect her friends and Nate.The story was a great page turner  and once I started it I couldn't stop reading.

If you enjoy a good chick lit with revenge, love and true friendships, then this is a good book for you.