Sing Me to Sleep by Angela Morrison
Release date: March 4th, 2010
Publisher: Razorbill
Pages: 301
Summary: All of Beth's life, she has been known as the BEAST. When she was born she was considered ugly from the moment people laid eyes on her. Now years later, Beth is in a choir group and when the group gets a chance to go to Switzerland to compete in the world championships, the group decides to transform Beth completely. When the choir goes to Switzerland, Beth meets Derek, a kind, sweet loving guy who doesn't see Beth as the beast but the beauty. Now home, Beth's long time best friend Scott makes a huge confession that brings her to the impossible choice between Scott and Derek. As Beth gets closer to Derek, he seems to be drifting further away. Beth soon discovers a dark secret that Derek has been hiding from her...one that could shatter everything.
Thoughts: Sing me to Sleep is a book that will touch your heart forever. I was unsure how much I would like this book at first but as I got into it, the plot thickened and the book really speaks deeply to you. Angela Morrison threw so many twists into the novel that pulls you in and you will never come out, not even when you finish the book. Sing me to Sleep has made a special spot in my heart because it brings the reader romance, drama, adventure to the novel and you don't see all of these genres in one book a lot.
This is the first stand alone novel that I have read in a long time because now many authors write a book and then feel that it needs a sequel and it just because a huge series so it was nice to just read one book for a change. I do have to say that sometimes I hesitate when reading a stand-alone novel because in some cases, the ending has been vague and open which can leave me frustrated at times and can also have a plot that is just kind of flat and which doesn't make the novel as exciting as series can be but I have to say, Angela Morrison did a fabulous job, the ending was amazing, the whole plot kept you in the book the whole time and still leaves you wanting more but in a good way.
Another aspect of this book that I loved was that it made you cry. I could name hundreds of books and movies that I have cried in but I felt like in Sing me to Sleep, it made me cry because the book meant something, not just because it was a sad part but it touched your heart and this is one of the few books that I have read that really speaks to you.
In conclusions, it is probably obvious that I am giving Sing me to Sleep by Angela Morrison a 5/5 stars because it was written brilliantly and they're really no words to describe my feelings towards this book. I strongly suggest that everyone should read this book or at least give it a try.
Rating: 5/5 stars
Recommended to people who like: Romance, drama, adventure, contemporary, John Green novels, Thirteen Reasons Why
Happy New Year!!!
Since last year was my first year blogging I felt that I did an okay job but I would like to pick it up this year and be more active with posting my reviews and other things. I am going to try to do a post at the start of every month where I will post some of the YA teen novels that will be released in that month. Also if you could spread the word to everyone you know about my blog! Anyway, I hope you all have had a great Christmas and New Year!!!
-Have a wonderful day for reading
Broken by A.E Rought
Release Date: January 8, 2013
Publisher: Strange Chemistry
Pages: 416
Summary: In Broken, A.E Rought brings a modern day twist to Mary Shelly`s Frankenstein...
A lot of suspicious deaths have been happening near the small town of Michigan and one claims the life of Emma Gentry`s boyfriend, Daniel. After the tragedy, Emma`s life is falling apart and she feels almost broken. Daniel and her were made for each other and meant to be together forever.
Now a mysterious boy has appeared in town, Alex Franks, the son of a widowed surgeon. As Emma becomes closer to Alex, she realises that he knows things that no one else but Daniel knew, for example being able to open Emma`s locker when it is stuck. Even his hazel eyes and little brown flecks are exactly the same as Daniel.
When Emma stumbles upon a grotesque and terrifying discovery existing of mangled live animals that are supposed to be dead and many other suspicious things inside the Franks`estate, she starts to wonder who and what the Franks are.
Thoughts: Having heard many different versions of Frankenstein before, I was not sure how this book was going to sit with me but A.E Rought exceeded my expectations for this book. This novel was planned out very well and did not follow the exact story line of Frankenstein which made the book not as predictable as it would have been if it followed exactly the same plot line.
In my opinion, Broken was well written and had a very intense and intriguing plot line that grasped the readers attention. One thing that could have been done a bit better was if the beginning of the book to really pick up then and there. It took a few chapters to really get into the book and to be introduced to all of the characters and the base of the plot.
Throughout the whole time spent reading it, I had my face stuck in the book, literally. I was reading the book and thought just one more chapter and ended up reading about fifty more pages. This is how thrilling Broken was. The book gave me tones of mixed emotions. I was laughing at one point and then bawling the next. There were also moments where I was sitting on the couch, screaming in my head because I was afraid of what was going to happen next. I love it when authors make their novel include sections that give you mixed emotions so you do not know whether to cry or to have a huge smile grow on your face.
In the whole book I would have to say that Alex`s father was the darkest and starngest character of all. For those who have read this book, would you agree? My favourite character would have to be Alex because he was so kind and always there for Emma whenever she needed him. He was a little mysterious in the beginning but as the story went on, his character became a compasionate, caring and loving person.
Overall I would have to give Broken 4 out of 5 stars because it was a fabulous book and I am so happy to have read it. There were a few things here and there that could have been better but overall, Broken was a very well done book so I would just like to say that A.E Rought did an amazing job and you should all read Broken! Comment your thoughts about the book after you read it down below.
Lastly, I would like to say thank you to Netgally « https://www.netgalley.com/ » for sending me my first every advanced readers copy and I am so pleased to have read it. I would also like to thank the publisher, Angry Robot and Strange Chemistry for approving my request on Netgalley. Thank you to everyone!
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Recommended to people who like: Frankenstein, romance, mystery and thrillers
Here are some books coming out in September 2012! If you know any other books coming out in September 2012, tell me what they are. Hope you enjoy!
What's Left Of Me by Kat Zhang
Release date: September 18, 2012
Publisher: Harper
Pages: 356
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11043618-what-s-left-of-me
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Release date: September 18, 2012
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Pages: 408
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13449693-the-raven-boys
Ten by Gretchen McNeil
Release date: September 18, 2012
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Pages: 304
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11958033-ten
Outpost: Razorland #2 by Ann Aguirre
Release date: September 4, 2012
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 336
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10193062-outpost
The Crown of Embers: Fire and Thorns #2 by Rae Carson
Release date: September 18, 2012
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Pages: 410
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10816908-the-crown-of-embers
A Fractured Light: A Beautiful Dark #2 by Jocelyn Davies
Release date: September 25, 2012
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 352
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12812657-a-fractured-light
Hidden: Firelight #3 by Sophie Jordan
Release date: September 11, 2012
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 272
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12522507-hidden
Glass Heart: Cold Kiss #2 by Amy Garvey
Release date: September 18, 2012
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 320
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13455568-glass-heart
Tiger's Destiny: The Tiger Saga #4 by Colleen Houck
Release date: September 4, 2012
Publisher: Splinter
Pages: 464
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12677913-tiger-s-destiny
The Lucky Ones: Bright Young Things by Anna Godbersen
Release date: September 18, 2012
Publisher: Harper Teen
Pages: 416
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12682801-the-lucky-ones
Origin by Jessica Khoury
Release date: September 4, 2012
Publisher: Razorbill
Pages: 372
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13455112-origin
Irons Prophecy: The Iron Fey #4.5 by Julie Kagawa
Release date: September 1, 2012
Publisher: Harlequin TEEN
Pages: (Kindle Edition)
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15724014-iron-s-prophecy
Cursed by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Release date: September 18, 2012
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Pages: 312
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11945589-cursed
Shadowfell by Juliet Marillier
Release date: September 11, 2012
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 416
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8452340-shadowfell
Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter
Release date: September 25, 2012
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Pages: 404
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11300302-alice-in-zombieland
The Dead Girls Detective Agency
Release date: September 18, 2012
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 384
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13493304-the-dead-girls-detective-agency
Tilt by Ellen Hopkins
Release date: September 11, 2012
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 608
Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11133791-tilt
Hope you enjoy! What books are you looking forward to this month?
The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
Release date: July 1, 2008
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pages: 390
Summary: My name is Chloe Saunders and my life will never be the same again.
All I wanted was to make friends, meet boys, and keep on being ordinary. I don't even know what that means anymore. It all started on the day that I saw my first ghost and the ghost saw me.
Now there are ghosts everywhere and they won't leave me alone. To top it all off, I somehow got myself locked up in Lyle House, a "special home" for troubled teens. Yet the home isn't what it seems. Don't tell anyone, but I think there might be more to my housemates than meets the eye. The question is, whose side are they on? it's up to me to figure out the dangerous secrets behind Lyle House...before its skeletons come back to haunt me.
Thoughts: Kelley Armstrong, you just blew me away with how marvellous this book was. Yes, the summary draws you in and makes you really want to read this book but once you start reading, this book gets ten times better than you actually thought it would be.
Kelley Armstrong is phenomenal writer and this, being the first book of hers that I have read, it just draws me in and makes me want to read more of her books. She brings this story to life and makes you feel very connected to the book and the characters. You can really feel the hurt, anger and sadness in the characters, I mean, people think that they're insane.
One thing that I really adored about this book was how Kelley Armstrong didn't just focus on vampires or werewolfs but a whole bunch of different supernaturals which was fun so you weren't just focused on one thing but you got to experience all of the other abilities and some were spine-chilling but still amusing.
I would give The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong a 5/5 stars because it was a chilling and dark book but still fun and entertaining.
Rating: 5/5 stars
Recommended for people who like: Supernatural, Vampires, Werewolfs, Ghosts, Chilling, Haunting books
Love Story by Jennifer Echols
Release date: July 19, 2011
Publisher: MTV Books
Pages: 243
Summary: She's writing about him. he's writing about her. And everybody is reading between the lines..
For Erin Blackwell, majoring in creative writing at the New York City college of her dreams is more than a chance to fulfil her ambitions--it's her ticket away from the tragic memories that shadow her family's racehorse farm in Kentucky. But when she refuses to major in business and take over the farm herself someday, her grandmother gives Erin's college tuition and promised inheritance to their maddeningly handsome stable boy, Hunter Allen. Now Erin has to win an internship and work late nights at a coffee shop to make her own dreams a reality. She should despise Hunter . . . so why does he sneak into her thoughts as the hero of her latest writing assignment?
Then, on the day she's sharing that assignment with her class, Hunter walks in. He's joining her class. And after he reads about himself in her story, her private fantasies about him must be painfully clear. She only hopes to persuade him not to reveal her secret to everyone else. But Hunter devises his own creative revenge, writing sexy stories that drive the whole class wild with curiosity and fill Erin's heart with longing. Now she's not just imagining what might have been. She's writing a whole new ending for her romance with Hunter . . . except this story could come true.
Thoughts: Love Story is probably one of the most unique books that I have ever read. I have never read or even heard of a book about a writer before this one but it was still an extraordinary read. In Love Story, one thing that I really liked was how Jennifer Echols had Erin and Hunter`s stories actually in the book as certain chapters.
Jennifer Echols made this book very exciting and a thrilling read. This was my first Jennifer Echols book and it left me wanting more, which is what her books do, even if they are stand alone novels.
There was only something about this book that just didn't click with me. The writing and plot was a little bit slow in the beginning but picked up through out the book and it wasn't so slow that I wanted to put the book down but it just took me a little bit to really get into the book and feel like I'm actually in the book myself. So with that said, Love Story could have been a better book but was still a well written, exciting and fun read.
I would rate Love Story by Jennifer Echols 4 out of 5 stars because it was an acceptable read that people should try and if you are unsure of it, borrow from a friend or public library. I am excited to read more of Jennifer Echols books and will hopefully pick another one up soon.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Recommended for people who like: Writing, Drama, Romance and a superb Love Story
Kissed by an Angel by Elizabeth Chadler
Release date: May 11, 2012
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Pages: 690
Summary: An angelic romantic suspense trilogy in one volume!
"Kissed by an Angel": Ivy and Tristan have the love of a lifetime--until Tristan dies in a car accident. Now Tristan returns as an angel, but Ivy is unable to feel his presence.
"The Power of Love": Tristan has learned that the person responsible for the car crash is after Ivy. Can he cross the boundaries of life and death to warn Ivy that she is in trouble?
"Soulmates": Tristan must rescue Ivy, but if he does so his mission will be finished and he will have to leave his true love forever.
Thoughts: Kissed by an Angel is a bind-up of the first three books in this series; Kissed by an Angel, The Power of Love and Soulmates. Elizabeth Chadlers story is about the tragic story of Tristan and Ivy`s love and the plot just pulls you in and makes you fall in love with the two over and over again. Tristan is the perfect person and is everything in a person that anyone could dream for and when the tragedy happens, it brings tears to your eyes to see him go. I literally had to stop reading because the tears just blurred my eyes and I wasn't able to see the worlds or really see anything.
All three books in this one book are all amazing. Not one leaves you in a boring place. One thing that was really cool was that Elizabeth Chadler did was switching perspectives between Ivy and dead Tristan which was really sweet and sad because you felt all of the feelings between the two and how much they missed each other which was really touching.
I love all of the emotions between Ivy and Tristan and all of the others because it was so sweet and touching with the romance between the two and how Ivy gives up at some points and then you just want her to believe in Tristan so much you think it will kill you if she doesn't.
I would rate Kissed by an Angel by Elizabeth Chadler a 5 out of 5 stars because it was such a touching book that will be implanted in your mind forever and you will want to re-read a thousand times and will never get bored of it because it is that good.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Recommended to people who like: Romance, Angels, True Love, Mystery, Sad books and Drama
