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Title: Repulsion
Series: The Unbound , #1
Author: Jeroen Steenbeeke
Published: December 28, 2015
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I used to think I was a pretty normal teenager: I got up in the morning, went to school, did my homework, played videogames, and dreamed about Karen—one of the girls in my class. When I found out she liked me, too, I thought I was the luckiest guy alive. But everything changed when we kissed. Something awakened inside of us, and now we know that we're not normal teenagers after all.
For a while I thought these powers were pretty amazing—I mean, who wouldn't want superpowers? But it stopped being fun when Karen started hearing a voice in her head. A voice that told her I was her enemy. A voice that could take control of her. A voice that was only the first glimpse of a world we never knew existed.
Its kinda' hard for me to write a review for this book, Not because I did not like the story but simply because the book didn't impress me as much as I hoped for. The start is actually good, but as the story continues, I find it harder and harder to connect with its characters.
The story started with teenagers developing mysterious powers. It was a hype for me at first. Yeah, Just like some YA fiction out there and I must say, I am a Fan. Yet after the revelation that they where in fact a vessel for Angels? Nah. Not a fan of this, suddenly its too much. I can't find the right world but it just did not fit in. There was a lack of description, although that might be described in the next book because this has a short story after all, it still felt very vogue for me.
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Series: Air Awakens, #4
Expected publication: April 26, 2016
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Librarian turned sorcerer. Sorcerer turned hero. Hero turned puppet.
The Solaris Empire found victory in the North and, at the cost of her heart and her innocence, Vhalla Yarl has earned her freedom. But the true fight is only beginning as the secret forces that have been lurking in the shadows, tugging at the strings of Vhalla’s fate, finally come to light. Nowhere is safe, and Vhalla must tread carefully or else she’ll fall into the waiting arms of her greatest foe. Or former lover.
I am thankful and lucky to be selected as one of the advanced digital reviewers for this book.
"Love is far better to know, even if it slips from your grasp or doesn't bear fruit like you'd hoped. People who say they regret love, true love, are just bitter liars."
I wanted to say how Elise had utterly BROKE my heart, take it to pieces to be whole again, and be BROKEN once again at the end. YES. This book is definitely a roller coaster of emotions for me. My toes twirl at the intense scenes. And there are some revelations that left me screaming: NOOOOO.... Well, Well, Well. The Emperor is not Vhalla's most dangerous enemy after all.
I. REALLY. NEVER.EXPECTED. IT.
What I find refreshing about this book and maybe some won't agree with me, is the way the undying love of Prince Aldrik and Vhalla had easily surpasses the pain they inflicted in each other at the end of "Earth's End". And I must say that after hating Prince Aldrik at the end of the third book, I now find him admirable on how he was willing to risk everything just to be with Vhalla again.
I am utterly relieved and happy that the person I thought was dead was obviously not. But it really breaks my heart that someone, someone close to my heart will finally find his end.
So buckle up. Read. Enjoy. And SCREAM after you reach the end of this book. I know, just like me, you will be counting the days when Prince Aldrik finally took over the crown.
Elise Kova has always had a passion for storytelling. She wrote her first novella, a high-fantasy, in sixth grade. Over the years she’s honed her love of literature with everything from fantasy to romance, science fiction to mystery, and whatever else catches her eye.
Elise lives in Saint Petersburg, Florida, where she’s currently working on the next installment in her debut YA fantasy series: Air Awakens. She enjoys video games, anime, table-top role playing games, and many other forms of “geekdom.” She loves talking with fans on
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Facebook.
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Title: The Fate of Ten
Series: Lorien Legacies , #6
Author: Pittacus Lore
Published: September 1, 2015
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The sixth book in the thrilling, action-packed, New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series! For years the Garde have fought the Mogadorians in secret. Now all of that has changed. The invasion has begun. If the Garde can't find a way to stop the Mogs, humanity will suffer the same fate as the Lorien: annihilation.
There is still hope. When the Elders sent the Garde to Earth, they had a plan—one which the Garde are finally starting to understand. In the climax of The Revenge of Seven, a group of the Garde traveled to an ancient pyramid in Mexico known to their people as the Sanctuary. There they awoke a power that had been hidden within our planet for generations. Now this power can save the world . . . or destroy it. It will all depend on who wields it.
This book is a total page turner. The beginning has a crazy stuff going on up to the end. What I only noticed is how the author loved to kill some characters in every book. YES. You heard it. Someone will die in this book, it might broke your heart but, I don't killing this character will cause a huge impact on the group. Well, maybe for a specific
person but not on the overall story of this book. Still, just like the previous books, I mostly associate my feelings of how this book makes my blood in veins pumping with excitement and adrenaline. It was like watching X-men in a different kind of way. Incredible and such a bad-ass characters. Every chapter gets crazier and crazier. I actually don't know what to say.
So, In here we have three points of view: John, Six and Ella. There is no better way but to do this because of the overwhelming scenes that unfolds in every chapter. And I really commend Pitaccus for doing so. The readers will get a small glimpse of Adams past life with the Mogs. I actually adore him in some way. He was the very opposite of the what an antagonist should be. Marina, well I do not know what to think of her. I was actually trying to gauge my feelings for her if I actually hate her or not. There are some instances that I find her so weak. Ella. I really felt so sorry for what could happen to her in the conclusion of this book. But I really admire her courage to offer her own life for the good.
So now, I cannot wait for the next book. I just pray it has an epic conclusion just the way Pittacus had done it in every book of this series.
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Title: Earth's End
Series: Air Awakens , #3
Published: February 11, 2016
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A woman awoken in air, a soldier forged by fire, a weapon risen from blood.
Vhalla Yarl has made it to the warfront in the North. Forged by blood and fire, she has steeled her heart for the final battle of the Solaris Empire’s conquest. The choices before Vhalla are no longer servitude or freedom, they are servitude or death. The stakes have never been higher as the Emperor maintains his iron grip on her fate, holding everything Vhalla still has left to lose in the balance.
Now fighting for her freedom, Vhalla must deliver the success of conquering the North for Solaris Empire.
I was such a mess after reading this book. Elise literally shattered my heart. I just felt I was left in air and suddenly I can't breath. That is how I felt after I finish this. And I really don't know how can I possible move on with 2 months of waiting game for the 4th book. (Sad)
Anyway! You might have read my previous review for the first book,
Air Awakens and the second sequel,
Fire Falling which is expressed on how satisfied and appy I am with development and pacing of the characters. Well, This book had hit it AGAIN. Yes! Another success for Elise. And I am really so happy that she never fails to amaze me with her story telling. (SMILING SO WIDE)
The Plot. There are times when I question the intentions of the King. And I am really happy how the story turned out to be at this book. It really confirmed my suspicion for the King. And I was so glad that Elise bought up a new twist on the story. How can Elise save all those innocent people? And how will the story turn out on the fourth book? This are one of the few questions that I have in mind after finishing this book. Though Vhalla continues to grow stronger, there are still moments of uncertainty in Vhalla's part. Elise didn't hesitate to make some turns on the story. and it's a brave thing to do.
The Romance. This book has a lot of romance to offer. Compared to the first 2 books, this one has more confessions and moments between Vhalla and Price Aldrik. And I think I LOVE it. Although I didn't like how it turns out in the end, but still its a kind of pain wherein you will love it. Hahahahahha. No spoilers here!
What to expect in this book: Just when you thought that there is a happy ending for Vhalla and Prince Aldrik.
Think twice. The ending will leave you screaming for the fourth book.
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Title: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer
Series: Mara Dyer, #1
Published: September 27, 2011
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Mara Dyer believes life can't get any stranger than waking up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there.
It can.
She believes there must be more to the accident she can't remember that killed her friends and left her strangely unharmed.
There is.
She doesn't believe that after everything she's been through, she can fall in love.
She's wrong.
At first, I really adored this novel; creepy, thrilling, mysterious, disturbing hallucinations well what could I ask for? I was really hooked with its first 5 chapters. But then everything just started to crumble. All of the sudden the story started get dull, their are some scenes that I just felt very unnecessary, like his dad being in a case. Noah suddenly can compose music. Suddenly, the story became a love story. REALLY? That is what this all about after all?
Its bad because I really had a great expectation for this book. With all the hype and good feedbacks, I just thought I might like it too. But boy, I was totally disappointed I'm really having a hard time finishing it. Well I guess it was really not meant for me. :(