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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Lux-series by Jennifer L. Armentrout
About a month ago I was just searching for something new and exciting reading-material and I came across Jennifer L. Armentrout's Lux-series. I ordered the first book called "Obsidian". Now I cannot wait for the fourh one to come out next year. Needless to say, I'm hooked.
I got addicted to Lux-series almost immediately. There's everything great books need; good plot, romance, action, comedy, feelings crashing all over the place, and of course I don't mind Daemon;) He's honestly one of the hottest and sweetest guys in the books I've read this year(or maybe ever). I just wish there were more guys like him. Armentrout did fantastic job writing these.
In "Obsidian", the main character Katy, moves from Florida to a small town in West Virginia. She runs a blog that is all about her book obsession.(sounds familiar, eh?) After her father's death, she and her mom wanted a clean start.
Katy moves next door to twins. Dee and Katy become friends over the summer and as the school year kicks off, sparks fly between Katy and Dee's extremely hot and douchebagey brother Daemon. Daemon wants Katy to stay away from him and Dee but doesn't explain why. Confused and angry, Katy of course doesn't listen, and everything seems to lead towards an inevitable crash. After some time, Katy finds out the twins secret and wants to help and protect them to keep them save. Even though Katy and Daemon don't get along that well, she does care about him(and vice versa).
The second book "Onyx" builds up the relationship between Daemon and Katy. Now that Katy knows about hiskind, they will both make sure that no one finds out about Katy. In "Onyx" Daemon shows more of his real intentions and caring nature. Katy seems to think "this might actually work between us". While trying to live the normal life, lots of abnormalities happen. Is Daemon right about Blake? What is worse than the Arum? Could Dawson still be alive? What about Beth?
The third book is called "Opal". Feelings are building up in this one. Now that Daemon and Katy are officially dating and still trying to hide their secrets, everything seems unreal. Dawson, finding Beth, Blake and Will. Something's not right. Where is the beloved DOD? Who can they trust? Daemon seems to be torn apart on who is more important to him, his family and hiskind or Katy. Katy wants Daemon to understand she can defend herself. Why doesn't she get that Daemon just wants the best for her?
Even though Katy doesn't always seem to understand what is going on and at times she's a bit whiney and needy, she kind of seems to grow up book by book. I also liked that these books were a bit more realistic than some YA-books tend to be, there were occasional curse-words, sex and heart-breaking sadness.
I don't know if men-readers would enjoy these books as much as we did but I guess it's worth the try:)
I'd recommed the Lux-series to everyone who likes supernatural/extraterretrial-things, great plots(don't we all) and romance.
-M
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Earth Girl by Janet Edwards
Some months ago I bought a book called Earth Girl. It's fairly new book; it was published in the UK and Commonwealth last August, but nowadays it's also available in the USA and Germany. I was intrigued by the book right from the start - the UK cover is very eye-catching and back cover inscription awoke my interest. And it truly was everything and more the cover promised.
Earth Girl is Edwards' debut novel, and Edwards couldn't do any better, because the book is unique in it's own way and downright brilliant. Nowadays there are a lot young adult dystopian books and it's good to have some variety. Earth Girl isn't dystopian even if it might sound like a one of those. It's fantasy/science fiction that takes place in the far future, in the 28th century.
Earth Girl's main character is 18-year-old Jarra who is stuck on Earth because she was born with immune system that didn't allow her to survive any other planets. There's not many humans with immune system like Jarra's and that's why the Norms (people who can portal between planets) call people like Jarra throwbacks, neanderthals and apes. Jarra is sick of the Norms and their scornful attitude towards Handicapped, and she wants to show the Norms that Handicapped aren't worthless; that she can be better than any of them even if she is what they call apes.
There is only one reason why the Norms come back to Earth - their pre-history class. It is mandatory to anyone who wants to study history, and Jarra has a plan how to join the Norms' class. She is determinate to show them she's better than they are.
Earth Girl is an amazing book with brilliant characters. Edwards has done what many has failed: created convincing and realistic characters who have their own flaws and nobody is extraordinary. Jarra is a wonderful main character who's easily relatable and you really can feel her pain and other feelings she feels throughout the book. Edward's writing style is also praiseworthy; it's detailed but not boring at all.
I read Earth Girl in two days even if it has little over three hundred and fifty pages! I just couldn't put the book down because it took me within and didn't let me go before I finished it. Absolutely amazing and eye-catching book worthy of your time. Earth Girl is a must read, and I recommend it for anyone. It might be categorized as a young adults book, but it's definitely worth to read even if you're an adult. It's a book you just have to have in your bookshelf and it definitely is the best book of 2012. I'm also a history lover, so I'd say Earth Girl is everything I can ever hope for a book. My favorite this far, easily.
I'm looking forward the sequel, Earth Star, that's coming out summer 2013!
- H
Also, back cover of the book:
I know what you call us. Throwbacks. Neanderthals. Apes.
In the far future, the universe is divided into two different groups: the Norms, who can portal between planets, and people like Jarra, the one in thousand born with an immune system that doesn't allow them to survive anywhere but Earth.
But I have a plan.
Norms come back to Earth for one reason: to study human history - like the ruins of what was once New York City. But only if they don't have to interact with any Apes along the way. 18-year-old Jarra has a plan to change that.
This is one Earth girl who won't give in.
Earth Girl is Edwards' debut novel, and Edwards couldn't do any better, because the book is unique in it's own way and downright brilliant. Nowadays there are a lot young adult dystopian books and it's good to have some variety. Earth Girl isn't dystopian even if it might sound like a one of those. It's fantasy/science fiction that takes place in the far future, in the 28th century.
Earth Girl's main character is 18-year-old Jarra who is stuck on Earth because she was born with immune system that didn't allow her to survive any other planets. There's not many humans with immune system like Jarra's and that's why the Norms (people who can portal between planets) call people like Jarra throwbacks, neanderthals and apes. Jarra is sick of the Norms and their scornful attitude towards Handicapped, and she wants to show the Norms that Handicapped aren't worthless; that she can be better than any of them even if she is what they call apes.
There is only one reason why the Norms come back to Earth - their pre-history class. It is mandatory to anyone who wants to study history, and Jarra has a plan how to join the Norms' class. She is determinate to show them she's better than they are.
Earth Girl is an amazing book with brilliant characters. Edwards has done what many has failed: created convincing and realistic characters who have their own flaws and nobody is extraordinary. Jarra is a wonderful main character who's easily relatable and you really can feel her pain and other feelings she feels throughout the book. Edward's writing style is also praiseworthy; it's detailed but not boring at all.
I read Earth Girl in two days even if it has little over three hundred and fifty pages! I just couldn't put the book down because it took me within and didn't let me go before I finished it. Absolutely amazing and eye-catching book worthy of your time. Earth Girl is a must read, and I recommend it for anyone. It might be categorized as a young adults book, but it's definitely worth to read even if you're an adult. It's a book you just have to have in your bookshelf and it definitely is the best book of 2012. I'm also a history lover, so I'd say Earth Girl is everything I can ever hope for a book. My favorite this far, easily.
I'm looking forward the sequel, Earth Star, that's coming out summer 2013!
- H
Also, back cover of the book:
I know what you call us. Throwbacks. Neanderthals. Apes.
In the far future, the universe is divided into two different groups: the Norms, who can portal between planets, and people like Jarra, the one in thousand born with an immune system that doesn't allow them to survive anywhere but Earth.
But I have a plan.
Norms come back to Earth for one reason: to study human history - like the ruins of what was once New York City. But only if they don't have to interact with any Apes along the way. 18-year-old Jarra has a plan to change that.
This is one Earth girl who won't give in.
Monday, December 17, 2012
"Revived" by Cat Patrick
So, a while ago I went to Waterstones and found a book called "Revived" by Cat Patrick. The title caught my eye and I thought "what the hell, I think I might like that book". It took me less than two days to finish. (The book is a bit over 300 pages long)
The main character is an unordinary high school student named Daisy West. She has died five times and has always been brought back to life by this cutting edge medicine called "revive". Daisy has made a promise not to tell about this top secret-programm to anybody. Once again she moves to a different state with her fake parents and goes to a new school. She becomes friends with one of the most beautiful girls in her school. Audrey is nice, caring and funny — everything one could ask for a friend to be. Daisy has also a crush on Audrey's brother Matt who is adorable, sweet and good-looking. She and Matt start to spend more and more time together after Daisy finds out what's wrong with Audrey. They start to plan a future together, despite all the horrible incidents along the way.
"Revived" made me think about today's world and our morals. What could we do to help the world become more equal? I guess it's a long way to go. The book also made me cry at times and even though I already know this, it reminded me not to take anything for granted. Life is such a fragile thing.
All in all I think "Revived" has a good amount of romance, sadness and action. It has a fresh plot since most of the YA books I've read over the past year have all been about extraordinary guys and dystopian worlds. In this one the girl is unusual and tries to fit in to the normal world. She has never had any problems hiding her secret before but I guess what Patrick tries to tell us is when you grow up, you start questioning everything you once thought was right. You grow into your own right and wrong.
-M
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