Immortal City - Scott Speer Review

Immortal City - Scott Speer

Wow. No seriously. WOW. This book was so.friggin.good.
I thought the first chapter was good but nope not compared to the rest. This was one of those books that just kept getting better and better and when you think it can’t possibly do much else, it surprises you.
   
      The world is now aware of angels, forget movie stars and singers Angels are the new celebrities, and their job is to save people. For a price of course, saving lives isn’t for free. Jacks is nearly finished his training and being one of the most well known angels, everyone is dying for him to be theirs. But what happens when he falls for a girl not from his world, a girl beautiful and average yet not starstruck by him, but here comes the best part. She doesn’t even know him.
Maddy is an average girl who thinks the whole angel thing is stupid and while the rest of the world are swooning over the angels Maddy couldn’t care less. Her routine consists of going to school, working at her uncles diner and figuring out where to go to college. After meeting the angel Jacks at her uncles diner one night, she doesn’t think anything of him except for maybe his good looks. A turn of events goes down between the craziness of the life Jacks lives and the opposite of it that Maddy lives.
Some things can’t be prevented and the feelings that grow between Jacks and Maddie can’t be ignored for much longer.

Angels can only save the people that they have been chosen to, and theres a reason for that. So what happends when the person they love needs saving and they aren’t the one they’ve been chosen to?

This story was so amazing and had me reading to the early mornings when I should have been getting my beauty rest. I will say though a few dark circles under the eyes were worth it to finish this book. The ending was jaw dropping (that would be putting it lightly) and I am super excited for the second book!

Favourite quote from the book:

‘“Will you listen to me just this once?” he nearly yelled. “ I...I like you, Maddy. I mean, more than just as a friend. Are you so stubborn you can’t see that? Maybe last night meant nothing to you, but it meant something to me.” His eyes were vulnerable, almost tortured. “Did you ever even consider that I might love you, you stubborn, impossible girl?”1

Onyx - Jennifer L. Armentrout Review

Onyx - Jennifer L. Armentrout

After reading Onyx I feel the same way I did about Obsidian, left feeling extremely satisfied and begging for more and then there’s the depression that comes next knowing I’m going to have to wait a few more months for the next book.

This book was even better than the first and that’s saying something. The story was such a roller coaster and there were a lot of times where something totally unexpected would happen and surprise me, leaving me to question what was going to happen next..
A lot more happened in the second book, and I feel like most second books the story is really starting to go somewhere fascinating. I love how there wasn’t just a Daemons side of the story to tell while Katy sat back and took it all in, she has her own part now wanting you to find out more and more until there was no more pages left. Her and Daemon being connected changed things not just for Daemon but for Katy too.

The characters go into more depth in the second book, you find out a lot more about Dawson and Bethany and not just about their past but their present. A few things happened that left me going dumb struck.
You also meet a few new characters, ones you think you may trust and then turn out to be the opposite of trustworthy. Like the first book the new characters were unique, interesting and not in any way boring.

Daemon try's to prove that he likes Katy and it’s not just because of their newfound connection, throughout the book they try to figure out what caused it and you learn about what it means as the story progresses. But don’t worry even though Daemon is trying to play nice guy he definitely does not lack in the smart ass and cocky parts of his charming personality. Nearing the end of the book Daemon showed more caring qualities of himself and you could see he genuinely cared about Katy. I felt all sorts of emotions while reading this book depending on what part I was up to. There were times I couldn’t help laughing and there were times I couldn’t help but tear up a bit.
By the end of the book I think Katy and Daemon learn to trust each other and it’s useless to pretend they don’t have feelings for one another anymore, the cards are all out on the table and I’m super excited for book three!

Obsidian - Jennifer L. Armentrout

Obsidian - Jennifer L. Armentrout

This book was not what I expected but in a good unexepcted kind of way.
I will admit at first I wasn’t so sure, and was getting a little bored at the start but as I got more into it I absolutely could not put it down.
After reading this book I will never think of aliens the same. When most of us hear the word alien we think slimy, green, long fingered ET’s, right? Well this book changed my whole perspective on them and taught me to be more open minded.

When Katy and her mum move towns after the loss of her dad they try to find a new start in a small town. The new neighbours next door are mysterious and after getting off to a rocky start with the hot brother Damen, Katy becomes friends with the twin Dee. Theres something off about the sibblings next door and as the story progesses you find out why.
I loved jeniffers take on aliens and the fact they weren’t weird creatures but people of light, it was new and different and I liked it.
The whole dynamics of the story from what it was about and how it was written, was done extremely well. The plot was really interesting and it was a great change from your normal angel/faerie/vampire kind of books, it did not dissapoint in the unique factor.

I loved Katy and Damens love/hate relationship, Damen was a jerk a lot of the time and had me wanting to choke him more than once. There were times he would show other sides of himself (nicer sides) but then it was like he remembered he had to be a jerk and I would be left going “noo you were getting along stop being a grade A douchebag”!
He was very protective of his sister and you could tell how much he cared about her. Family is definetly important to him and Dee.
Katy was a strong headed independent person who could hold her own and had me cheering throughout the story, she was different and I loved that she liked to read and blog. It was a good change to have a character in the book who wasn’t so obsessed with a guy that everything else became unimportant.
The other characters in the book were great and I didn’t not like any of them imperticular.

The story was definetly fascinating and had me turning the pages wondering what was next. I can’t exactly explain what it was that drew me in but it did and was one of the best books I have read in a while. The book had me forgetting where I was and laughing out loud, and in return getting weird looks from people around me.
A 5 star read for me, will definetly be reading the next book Onyx.

Signifigance - Shelly Crane Review

Significance - Shelly Crane

I had gone past this book a million times on goodreads before I decided to actually read it, I’m a sucker for romance but cringe at corny sappy love talk (sometimes). I had a feeling this would be one of those instantaneous love books where the main characters fall in love after a day (I cannot stand books like that), but even though Maggie and Caleb feel the connection and see little parts of their lives together after only meeting minutes before hand, their relationship doesn’t move too fast and for that I was extremely happy.

I loved the whole complex of the book and what it all meant to be ones significant it was really fascinating to read, I never wanted to put the book down. Considering I wasn’t sure about this read and the plot line sounded a little corny I absolutely loved every minute of the story. It was one of those books where you sit up at night thinking “okay just one more page and then I’ll go to sleep”. I didn’t put the book down until my eyelids closed on their own will.

The characters were great and the more you read, the more you liked them. Caleb was a very caring person who had grown up knowing about his family and what it meant to find a significant, Maggie on the other hand didn’t. Caleb was always sure to make Maggie as comftorable with the situation as possible. Maggie was an independant character who was happy with the person she was, which was a great change from the insecure damels in destress.
Calebs family was great I loved how close they all were and how welcoming of Maggie they were, the family members were different and unique in their own ways.
Even the villains in this story were amazing, I loved Marcus he was truly evil but always kept me fascinated as to what he was going to do next.

All in all this was a great read and I had a lot of fun reading it. There was always something going on that would keep me turning the pages until the last.
The story was full of romance and action & I recommend this for those of you who love paranormal romance with kick ass story lines!!
Will definetly be reading this whole series this book did not dissapoint!

Young Love Murder - April Brookshire Review

Young Love Murder - April Brookshire

I went into this book wanting to try something new but was uncertain because the main character was an assassin who kills people. I lightened up on the idea a little while after thinking does she kill people? Yes. But are these people innocent? No.
Annabelle and Gabriel’s relationship was a rocky one and considering this was such a long book, the fighting, the making up, the more fighting was a hell of a roller coaster. There wasn’t really a start, middle and ending in this book because so many things happened there was too much to put into categories.

Annabelle attends the same school as sexy player Gabriel Sanchez while on her latest mission, this mission is to kill Xavier Sanchez, yep you got it Gabriel’s father. She gets close to him in order to get closer to his dad, but things take a turn for the worst. Annabelle starts growing strong feelings for Gabriel something she was taught to fight all her life. Gabriel once player now only has eyes for one girl. Annabelle. Like every other mission Annabelle has been given she completes the job. Gabriel also see’s her finish this mission and is left with a runaway love and the assumption that the only girl he’s ever had true feelings for has killed an innocent man, he’s father.
To sum this story up...
Gabriel runs off to Paris to find Anna with the idea that he is going to kill her, then decides he can’t do it, they fight, they make up, everything is super peachy, Gabriel has a breakdown, Gabriel shoots Anna, spends a few years in despair thinking he killed her, Gabriel finds Anna (guess she wasn’t dead after all), he chases her around, Anna shoots Gabriel to get even, Anna forgives Gabriel, happily ever after... Sort of..

So all in all I actually really did enjoy the book, I laughed at the idea of this actually happening in real life a few times, but got over it.
There were moments of truth, lies and deceit. But there were also moments of love, happiness and finding the one person who makes all of that possible. The love in this book was an unhealthy one, but if I was ever unlucky enough to find it I would fight for it just like Annabelle and Gabriel.
If you have the attention span to follow this great madness of a book to the end and love unhealthy romances then I suggest reading it!


★Favourite quote from the book:★
Annabelle's point of view:
“I want you back, Annabelle.” This time my laughter is full of nothing but genuine humor. It’s that ‘oh my god, I can’t believe that’ kind of humor. I lean forward and put my face in my palms, still laughing. “Holy crap,” I say in-between laughs, “that’s hilarious.” I peek up at him to see his disgruntled expression and then bust up laughing again.  “I’m serious,” he grunts out, looking cute in his exasperation, damn him. Not done, I hold up a hand. “Oh, oh, wait. Just let me go get my gun so you can shoot me again. Of course I want to get back together with you, Gabriel.” Putting on a serious face, I say earnestly, “He shoots me because he loves me.”

'First Loves a Killer... So is she'

The Fallen Star Series - Jessica Sorensen

The Fallen Star Series - Jessica Sorensen

 

You know that saying ‘don’t judge a book by it’s cover’? Well I think it’s safe to say a lot of people don’t follow this saying, me being one of them. I originally looked at the Fallen Star book because I thought the cover was beautiful, the story sounded alright and having nothing else to read I picked it up and read it. Turns out the book was even better than it’s pretty cover. The story was unique I read the first three books that were already out in a matter of a few days.. After what seemed like a year wait for the fourth book it did not disappoint. This series I think is my absolute favourite of all the series I have read.

The imagination behind every little aspect of the book was well thought out. There was so much put into this that made it what it was and without it, it wouldn’t be the book I loved so much.
Gemma and Alex’s relationship starts off as hating each other yet they are drawn to each other in some ways because of what they are and others just because they like each other.

The characters were absolutely fantastic! Alex was a jerk towards Gemma at first, sometimes with good reason and at other times just because he was a moody jerk. He did have some redeeming qualities about him though take out his extremely attractive looks, green eyes, and messy-but-in-an-intentional way hair he cared about Gemma and would do anything for her.
Gemma was a living breathing human for half her life who didn’t feel emotions until a special someone came around. Dealing with these new found emotions, a jerk of a guy she can’t stand but feel attracted to and a star that will come into play, she is pushed into a world she didn’t know existed.
There’s Asylon, Alex’s sister. Who you come to know a bit more towards the end of the series. And then there's Laylon the non-killing Vampire who him and Gemma form a friendship, and is the first person in all the madness of her life tells her the truth.
I think though my favourite character would have to be the mischievous Nicholas though, they say don’t trust a fairy and they are right on with that one. Nicholas plays a big part in the book and with all his crap he is really funny.

Such a great series and is most definitely worth your time, if you haven’t already read it.

A 5 Star Series!!
★★★★★

Shiver (The Wolves Of Mercy Falls) - Maggie Stiefvater Series Review

 Shiver (Wolves Of Mercy Falls) - Maggie StiefvaterThis was one of the first paranormal series I have ever read and it all started when mum got me shiver for christmas. I guess I have her to blame for my obsession for books since then..
I loved this series so much, it was different in ways of the story and Grace and Sams relationship was beautiful and unique and made my heart melt on more than one occasion.
They were both so different from each other yet both so much the same.
Sam grew up surrounded by people who cared about him although Beck who raised him was not blood related they were family and thats all that mattered. Grace grew up very independent, her parents had always given her more space than she needed, so much space that they never really knew what was going on in their daughters life.
Grace and Sam came from completely different worlds and made their own..
To sum up Sam in a few words he is a dark haired, yellow eyed, gorgeous, good with words guy who never knew what he wanted because he knew he couldn’t have it. When you grow up working your life around being a wolf with no remembrance of who you are in the winter and a normal human being with a memory of who you are in the summer, life can be a little tricky. But then theres Grace who brings out his best side and he who brings out hers.
You meet Cole in the second book and I love the person he becomes throughout the story and how he changes, I also loved Isobel and the part she plays in the books. Her and Coles ‘relationship’ I guess you could call it, was funny, complicated and heart warming all at the same time.
Throughout the series so much changes from book one until the last. Good, bad and everything in between. Definitely a series worth reading.
 
★Favourite quote’s from the series★;
 
 Shiver: Grace says to Sam: “Your beautiful and sad.
                                               Just like your eyes.
                                               Your like a song that I heard when I was a little kid but forgot
                                               I knew until I heard it again”
Linger: Isobel’s thoughts: “He and I, in this moment, were a car crash,
                                           And instead of putting on the breaks, I was hitting the         accelerator”