The Young Elites - Marie Lu (The Young Elites #1)

Published Date: October 7, 2014

Genre: Teen Dystopian/Fantasy

Synopsis: I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside.

Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites.

Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all. 

Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen. 

Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her.

It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.

I am not sure how I feel about this book but I definitely like the fact that it switches off point of views, almost like a journal and how the main focus revolves around Adelina Amouteru and how her gift develops with the power of love and hatred. 

Adelina has been hurt for her entire life, not knowing a mother or father's love especially since her mother died from the blood fever and her father's cruel treatment, she has had enough.

Enzo and Adelina, their chemistry is undeniable. Both broken from their past but Enzo has risen up from the ashes [quite literally, read and you will know what I mean] . Now he has found Adelina and will their love prevail? 

For Teren, I am not sure how I quite feel about him as a character. A malfetto and yet he is in the Queen's graces when she says to seek out all malfettos and rid them from the Earth.

I rate this book a solid 4 stars out of 5. 

I am not sure if I will read the second book to the series but I absolutely hate when I start one and do not finish it even if I am disappointed.

In a couple of days, I hope to be finished with Rebels: City of Indra - Kendall & Kylie Jenner and Maya Sloan as well as Mister Monday - Garth Nix and City of Ashes - Cassandra Clare.

Thanks for reading awesome book nerds and I will blog you soon.

Cirque du Soleil : Kurios (LIVE SHOW)

Today marks the day that I was fortunate enough to watch Cirque du Soleil in person on the last showing. 

I have definitely been obsessed since I was a kid in middle school and now that I have watched them live, I cannot go back. 

I love the idea of Cirque du Soleil because it is all about showcasing everyone's talent rather than focusing on animals and their abuse. Nonetheless, I fell in love with the show because everyone was so energetic and full of life.

Kurios had a live band and singer and her voice gave me the chills down my spine. Although the audio on the CD or iTunes isn't as great as the live thing, it is still pretty great and you can get it here by clicking this link: Cirque du Soleil : Kurios. 

Since today was the last showing in Denver, I would recommend seeing it in Chicago, IL (August 6, 2015) ; Costa Mesa, CA (October 15, 2015) ; Los Angeles, CA (December 10, 2015) ; Atlanta, GA (TBA).

Seen Date: July 26, 2015

Open the Cabinet of Curiosities and blow your mind away.

Catch the show before it leaves your city.

See you later alligators and catch you on Wednesday, hopefully, with the review of The Young Elites - Marie Lu

Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl (Caster Chronicles #1)

Okay, picture this: Romeo & Juliet meet fantasy creatures such as castors, vampires, and werewolves.

That just summarized Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl.

Two people who were never meant to be together because of their differences. I wanted to say that Beautiful Creatures did not involve something tragic but I cannot promise you false things because that would be false on my part. 

Published Date: December 1, 2009

Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Synopsis: Is falling in love the beginning . . . or the end?

In Ethan Wate's hometown there lies the darkest of secrets . . .
There is a girl. Slowly, she pulled the hood from her head . . . Green eyes, black hair. Lena Duchannes.
There is a curse. On the Sixteenth Moon, the Sixteenth Year, the Book will take what it's been promised. And no one can stop it.
In the end, there is a grave.
Lena and Ethan become bound together by a deep, powerful love. But Lena is cursed and on her sixteenth birthday, her fate will be decided. Ethan never even saw it coming.

I definitely wanted to cry during this book but I didn't. I braved it through and in return, I read a fantastic book that I would most definitely recommend this to anyone and everyone who reads Young Adult novels that involve fantasy creatures.

Garcia and Stohl definitely knew how to make unbelievably witty and romantic book. 

I started off reading the Dangerous Creatures series by them, a spin off from this series. You definitely don't need to read this series before reading those but now I feel like I have no insight into the characters.

I was not disappointed and I know my fellow readers won't be either. I rate this book a solid 4.7 stars out of 5. DO READ.

Currently, I am reading The Young Elites - Marie Lu and City of Ashes - Cassandra Clare. I am excited when I read the second book of The Mortal Instruments but I am kind of iffy on Lu's book.

Published Date: October 7, 2014

Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult

Synopsis: I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside.

Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites.

Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all. 

Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen. 

Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her.

It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.

Published Date: March 25, 2008

Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult

Synopsis: Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what's normal when you're a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who's becoming more than a friend. But the Shadowhunting world isn't ready to let her go — especially her handsome, infuriating, newfound brother, Jace. And Clary's only chance to help her mother is to track down rogue Shadowhunter Valentine, who is probably insane, certainly evil — and also her father.

To complicate matters, someone in New York City is murdering Downworlder children. Is Valentine behind the killings — and if he is, what is he trying to do? When the second of the Mortal Instruments, the Soul-Sword, is stolen, the terrifying Inquisitor arrives to investigate and zooms right in on Jace. How can Clary stop Valentine if Jace is willing to betray everything he believes in to help their father?

In this breathtaking sequel to City of Bones, Cassandra Clare lures her readers back into the dark grip of New York City's Downworld, where love is never safe and power becomes the deadliest temptation.

Guess what, book partiers?! Every Last Breath - Jennifer L. Armentrout is being released on July 28, 2015 and now the answer will finally be revealed, Roth or Zayne? 

Published Date: July 28, 2015

Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Synopsis: Some loves will last ’til your dying breath

Every choice has consequences—but seventeen-year-old Layla faces tougher choices than most. Light or darkness. Wickedly sexy demon prince Roth, or Zayne, the gorgeous, protective Warden she never thought could be hers. Hardest of all, Layla has to decide which side of herself to trust.

Layla has a new problem, too. A Lilin—the deadliest of demons—has been unleashed, wreaking havoc on those around her…including her best friend. To keep Sam from a fate much, much worse than death, Layla must strike a deal with the enemy while saving her city—and her race—from destruction.

Torn between two worlds and two different boys, Layla has no certainties, least of all survival, especially when an old bargain comes back to haunt them all. But sometimes, when secrets are everywhere and the truth seems unknowable, you have to listen to your heart, pick a side—and then fight like hell…

Thanks for reading awesome book nerds and I will see you soon!

Extras - Scott Westerfeld (Uglies #4)

First off, happy birthday to me! I could have posted this yesterday but I chose today because this review is the mark to the end of the Uglies series and I am sad at the fact that I will not be reading and reviewing this anymore. It is a series that can be read over and over again without the worry of becoming bored. 

Published Date: October 2, 2007

Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Synopsis: 

Fame

It's a few years after rebel Tally Youngblood took down the uglies/pretties/specials regime. Without those strict roles and rules, the world is in a complete cultural renaissance. "Tech-heads" flaunt their latest gadgets, "kickers" spread gossip and trends, and "surge monkeys" are hooked on extreme plastic surgery. And it's all monitored on a bazillion different cameras. The world is like a gigantic game of "American Idol." Whoever is getting the most buzz gets the most votes. Popularity rules.

As if being fifteen doesn't suck enough, Aya Fuse's rank of 451,369 is so low, she's a total nobody. An extra. But Aya doesn't care; she just wants to lie low with her drone, Moggle. And maybe kick a good story for herself.

Then Aya meets a clique of girls who pull crazy tricks, yet are deeply secretive of it. Aya wants desperately to kick their story, to show everyone how intensely cool the Sly Girls are. But doing so would propel her out of extra-land and into the world of fame, celebrity...and extreme danger. A world she's not prepared for.

I love Scott Westerfeld as an author because he definitely knows how to focus on the whole end-of-the-world teen dystopian novels with a small romance but it is not the main focus of it. It is of the action and fantasy of these novels. 

Okay, at first I was definitely confused as to why it was a different story from another characters point of view. By the end, I loved how Scott Westerfeld incorporated the other three books into the bone chilling conclusion to the Uglies series. I do not know if I want to start reading his other series but it was a good, no, it was a great book.

These series was definitely a great re-read especially since i never really understood it way back in middle school. It was entertaining and something that I could read on the train every day to work. 

This book was a perfect conclusion to the entire series and although I wish it was continued, it was definitely a great ending to an amazing series. 

I rate this book 4 stars out of 5 only because I was slightly confused on the fact that Westerfeld started this series with new characters and by the end, I loved again, how he connected everyone together.

Watch for my review on Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl ; Rebels: City of Indra - Kendall/Kylie Jenner & Maya Sloan ; The Young Elites - Marie Lu ; City of Ashes - Cassandra Clare ; Clockwork Angel - Cassandra Clare ; Beautiful Disaster - Jamie McGuire.

Thanks for reading awesome book nerds. 

Trainwreck ft. Amy Schumer (Movie Review)

Amy Schumer is absolutely hilarious in Trainwreck. 

She is absolutely up in my top five favorite celebrities that I want to meet and I think is one of the most hilarious.

Going to see this has been one of the best times and one of the most laughable person. Although, there was a person in the theatre that tended to laugh really loudly.  "Look, I'm glad that you find this humorous, but sir, tone down your laughter. I cannot hear the jokes Amy Schumer tells.

Release Date: July 17, 2015

Genre: Humor

I definitely rate this a solid 4.5 stars out of 5. It is only a half point knock off from the review because there was a part in the movie that I found was just a filler. It definitely did not need to be in there but of course, every movie has their fillers.

Do go watch this before it is out of theaters or get the DVD as soon as it comes out. 

"Monogamy is not real. Repeat after me. Monogamy is not real."

I cannot wait to watch Papertowns as it comes into theaters on July 24, 2015.

Thanks for reading awesome nerds and keep on reading this blog! Watch out for some more reviews coming!

City of Bones - Cassandra Clare (The Mortal Instruments #1)

"She was aware of Luke watching them from the window, but she shut her eyes resolutely and buried her face against Jace's Shoulder. He smelled of salt and blood, and only when his mouth came close to her ear did she understand what he was saying, what he has been whispering before, and it was the simplest litany of all; her name, just her name."

Published Date: March 27, 2007

Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Synopsis: When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder― much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing―not even a smear of blood―to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?

This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know...  

Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end.

I do not want to do a review on this, to all honesty, because that means it is the end to a good, no, great book. However, get excited because I am going to finish up this review and soak up the words from City of Ashes. 

But this review also could not have waited until Wednesday because I adored it way to much.

The plot twist in this book is absolutely heart shattering because I was going in that total romance feeling and Clare completely shattered that. 

"Didn't I read your tea leaves, Shadowhunter? Have you fallen in love with the wrong person yet?" 

No, no, no, NO! 

I rate this book a solid 5 stars out of 5 because Clare and her characters knew how to capture everything about your attention. I was flipping through the pages and almost too fast. I mean a 500 page book finished within two days? I need a life.

Who am I kidding, reading and blogging is my life.

Some books that I will start to read is the final book of the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld, Extras ; Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl ; The Young Elites by Marie Lu ; Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire ; Kissed by an Angel by Elizabeth Chandler ; and finally, City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare.

Thanks for reading awesome book nerds. See you on the flip side.

Cuckoo Song - Frances Hardinge

I think that the book was slightly confusing and very hard to get into in the beginning however, I give this book praise for some of the original ideas and giving me the funny goosebumps. Or elf-kisses as Jennifer L. Armentrout likes to call them. 

Just from reading the synopsis, I thought I figured out the book before I even read it but there were lots of turning points in this book. 

After reading this, I felt sorrow for Penelope Crescent because she was absolutely distraught. This book had me in a lot of emotions, mainly in tears from laughing. However, this book was definitely a creepy thriller. 

I definitely want to create a, well several lists about some of my favorite books within certain categories such as romance or thrillers. 

Published Date: May, 8, 2014

Genre: Fantasy/Horror/Thriller

Synopsis: The first things to shift were the doll's eyes, the beautiful grey-green glass eyes. Slowly they swivelled, until their gaze was resting on Triss's face. Then the tiny mouth moved, opened to speak. 

'What are you doing here?' It was uttered in tones of outrage and surprise, and in a voice as cold and musical as the clinking of cups. 'Who do you think you are? This is my family.'

When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows that something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry; her sister seems scared of her and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out.

Soon Triss discovers that what happened to her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that she is quite literally not herself. In a quest find the truth she must travel into the terrifying Underbelly of the city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family - before it's too late... 

I rate this this a solid 4.3 stars out of 5 because I felt the book's story creepiness in my mind. Even the cover is horrifying and maybe it is because I am afraid of dolls whether it is Barbie or Raggedy Ann dolls, even porcelain dolls. 

I truly do love this book but it was abnormally long and easily could have been divided into two or three books. However, I did love the sweet ending. It was truly a thrilling novel. 

I just started reading the City of Bones by Cassandra Clare because it was recommended to me by my little cousin and I take this very seriously just because she is not big on reading. So if she likes a book series, it was be thrilling. 

Published Date: March 27, 2007

Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Synopsis: When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder― much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing―not even a smear of blood―to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?

This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know...  

Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end.

Let's see where Cassandra Clare and The Mortal Instruments series will take me. 

I also have started to read the last book in the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld, Extras and the first book of the Beautiful Creatures series by Margaret Stohl and Kami Garcia. Right now, in transit is Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire and The Young Elites by Marie Lu. 

Thanks for reading awesome book nerds. See you on Friday and I will update you guys on how these books are going. 

The Gallows (Movie Review)

Much, much, much praise for one of the first original scary movies to scare me in a long time where I had to stay awake all night, trying not to think about it until I fell asleep.

The Gallows is a movie that is slightly based around the new scary challenge of the 'NEW' Ouija board and calling out to Charlie, but shhh, you mustn't say his name.

I would most definitely watch this a second time considering I watched this on opening night. I rate this movie a great 5 stars out of 5. 

Also, I would love to give a little round of applause for the family behind my friends and I for making us laugh when we weren't supposed too. 

Another horror/thriller movie that I am excited for is The Visit. This is the movie where some grandchildren go and visit their grandparents however there are strange occurrences in the home after 9:30pm. The trailer can be seen here: The Visit (2015).

The last movie that I am counting down the minutes too is The Gift where a couple cannot seem to escape their past. This trailer can be seen here: The Gift (2015). 

I am really excited for a lot of films to be released and I am sure that most of my money will go to seeing these films. 

A small list includes:

Paper Towns (July 24) [which I want to read the book before watching the movie]

Trainwreck [Featuring Amy Schumer]

Southpaw [I swear Rachel McAdams does not age]

Fantastic Four (2015) [We shall see how well this remake is]

Pixels [Adam Sandler]

Antman

Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation

I also heard that Magic Mike XXL [Channing Tatum is amazing, by the way] is a fantastic movie and do not judge but I do have the first movie. As well as Self/Less, Spy, Inside Out, Terminator Genisys, and San Andreas are great as well.

In this past week, I also watched MAX because who doesn't love movies about dogs? Well, I absolutely bawled my eyes out in the movie and I really haven't done that since Marley and Me. I rate MAX a solid 4.5 stars out of 5. 

There is no way that I could review this movie without giving away too much but I did love it nonetheless.

Thanks for reading everyone. Hope everyone is enjoying every minute of their summers so far. 

Neighbors with Benefits - Marissa Clarke

Much praise for the character Michael Anderson and Mia Argaropolis. I believe that this is one of the first Entangled books that actually developed the characters and the story plot. Even though in the middle of the book of the whole 'I love you' situation, I can understand their feelings because it did develop and it was a beautiful plot. 

The characters got to know each other and Mia knew how to say no when she meant no. I can definitely relate to her in general. Being late to events, knowing when to say no, etc.

Synopsis: Love thy sexy jerk of a neighbor…

CEO Michael Anderson might be something of a “control freak.” Still, he’s not quite sure why his therapist thinks dogsitting will fix anything—especially since he and the canine share a kind of mutual loathing. And to make matters worse, a house sitter moves in next door disrupting his peace—and his dates—with the worst possible music at the worst possible time... every time. 

Free-spirited artist Mia Argaropolis has settled into the perfect gig—housesitting in NYC’s Upper West Side while working as an art therapist. Too bad she’s stuck living next door to a bossy control freak with a penchant for calling building security when she blasts music to drown out the noises coming through his bedroom wall. 

Post-apocalyptic dinner rolls that nearly take her kitchen with them, a douchebag ex, and a Shih Tzu with the personality of Godzilla attack Mia in one day, and her unlikely neighbor comes to the rescue. Like it was her fault. And now, somehow, they find themselves engaged? Both agree, this neighborly feud just got taken to a whole new level.

The Anderson Brothers' series so far has been pretty great. I still feel awkward about the first book of the series but I did love the second one. I cannot wait for Chance Anderson and the lucky girl that will fall for him.

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I have started to read Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge so we will see how it goes. So far it seems like a horror/thriller novel and the only ones I tolerated or enjoyed were Goosebumps when I was little or Steven Kings novels. 

Published Date: May 8, 2014

Genre: Horror/Thriller

Synopsis: The first things to shift were the doll's eyes, the beautiful grey-green glass eyes. Slowly they swivelled, until their gaze was resting on Triss's face. Then the tiny mouth moved, opened to speak. 

'What are you doing here?' It was uttered in tones of outrage and surprise, and in a voice as cold and musical as the clinking of cups. 'Who do you think you are? This is my family.'

When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows that something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry; her sister seems scared of her and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out.

Soon Triss discovers that what happened to her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that she is quite literally not herself. In a quest find the truth she must travel into the terrifying Underbelly of the city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family - before it's too late... 

So this will be my last post until next Wednesday because I definitely will not have this done by tonight or tomorrow. 

Thanks for reading awesome book nerds. 

Dream of You - Jennifer L. Armentrout

You know the best feeling in the world is when you figure out why the author titled the book the way it is? Yeah, I definitely felt that in this one.

I rate this book a solid 4.7 stars out of 5 because not only was it sweet as hell but it made me fall out of my seat (figuratively) several times because every page was a turner and it made you want to keep going and going and going. 

I am not sure how many times that I could use the word 'going' in a sentence before it would make you all hate me. 

There were several clippings in the book that I wanted to share with you all but I decided it would give away too much of the novel so I guess you guys will have to just read it and find the parts that made you laugh or your heart squeeze out of your chest and share them with me.

Published Date: June 23, 2015

Genre: Romance/ New Adult

Synopsis: Abby Erickson isn't looking for a one-night stand, a relationship, or anything that involves any one-on-one time, but when she witnesses a shocking crime, she's thrust into the hands of the sexiest man she's ever seen - Colton Anders. His job is to protect her, but with every look, every touch, and every simmering kiss, she's in danger of not only losing her life but her heart also.

Thanks for reading awesome book nerds and I hope to be reviewing positively Neighbors with Benefits by Marissa Clarke and Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge. See you guys on the flip side.

Published Date: June 30, 2015

Genre: Romance/New Adult

Synopsis: Love thy sexy jerk of a neighbor…

CEO Michael Anderson might be something of a “control freak.” Still, he’s not quite sure why his therapist thinks dogsitting will fix anything—especially since he and the canine share a kind of mutual loathing. And to make matters worse, a house sitter moves in next door disrupting his peace—and his dates—with the worst possible music at the worst possible time... every time. 

Free-spirited artist Mia Argaropolis has settled into the perfect gig—housesitting in NYC’s Upper West Side while working as an art therapist. Too bad she’s stuck living next door to a bossy control freak with a penchant for calling building security when she blasts music to drown out the noises coming through his bedroom wall. 

Post-apocalyptic dinner rolls that nearly take her kitchen with them, a douchebag ex, and a Shih Tzu with the personality of Godzilla attack Mia in one day, and her unlikely neighbor comes to the rescue. Like it was her fault. And now, somehow, they find themselves engaged? Both agree, this neighborly feud just got taken to a whole new level.

Published Date: May 12, 2015

Genre: Horror/Thriller

Synopsis: The first things to shift were the doll's eyes, the beautiful grey-green glass eyes. Slowly they swivelled, until their gaze was resting on Triss's face. Then the tiny mouth moved, opened to speak. 

'What are you doing here?' It was uttered in tones of outrage and surprise, and in a voice as cold and musical as the clinking of cups. 'Who do you think you are? This is my family.'

When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows that something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry; her sister seems scared of her and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out. 

Soon Triss discovers that what happened to her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that she is quite literally not herself. In a quest find the truth she must travel into the terrifying Underbelly of the city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family - before it's too late...

In a World Just Right - Jen Brooks

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here and I come bearing a review of In a World Just Right by Jen Brooks. Also, happy Independence Day observed and Independence Day itself. I hope you are keeping your pets safe from the firework sounds and yourself as well. 

Fantastic novel, first off.

It is revolved around romance and I absolutely loved it especially because it was filled with those 'WTF' moments that have our jaws hanging but mainly because of the romance.

Now since I am writing this blog post with only 5% on my laptop, I will make this quick, I rate this book a solid 5 stars out of 5. 

Wow, I use a lot of 5's in that one sentence. 

I fell in love with this book because the reality of it is funny considering that people could be going through this but we have no idea because it has never happened to us specifically. I truly do wonder if science can actually prove this not to be fiction but we all know that won't ever happen.

Published Date: April 28, 2015

Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Romance

Synopsis: Imagination takes on new meaning for a uniquely talented teen in this debut novel that is a breathtaking blend of contemporary, fantasy, and romance.

Sometimes Jonathan Aubrey wishes he could just disappear. And as luck—or fate—would have it, he can. Ever since coming out of a coma as a kid, he has been able to create alternate worlds. Worlds where he is a superhero, or a ladies’ man, or simply a better version of himself. That’s the world he’s been escaping to most since sophomore year, a world where he has everything he doesn’t have in real life: friends, a place of honor on the track team, passing grades, and most importantly, Kylie Simms as his girlfriend.

But when Jonathan confuses his worlds senior year and tries to kiss the real Kylie Simms, everything unravels. The real Kylie actually notices Jonathan … and begins obsessing over him. The fantasy version of Kylie struggles to love Jonathan as she was created to do, and the consequences are disastrous. As his worlds collide, Jonathan must confront the truth of his power and figure out where he actually belongs—before he loses both Kylies forever.

I really do hope people read this book and give it a chance because although it is not a popular book, it could become a best seller and you could be one of the people who read it before everyone else and have bragging rights and say, "Yeah, that's right, I totally read this book before anyone of you guys knew it was cool."

I think that this book was filled with funny, sarcastic, lovable moments. At every page, I was never bored and constantly flipping the pages because I was so intrigued. Jen Brooks has now gone on my favorite authors list. Now on my to-read list is Dream of You - Jennifer L. Armentrout and Neighbors with Benefits - Marissa Clarke. Check out my reviews. 

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