Review: The Rules By Stacey Kade

Author: Stacey Kade

Series: Project Paper Doll # 1

Pages: 416

Source: NetGalley for review

Released: April 23, 2013

Publisher: Disney Book Group

 1. Never trust anyone.

2. Remember they are always searching.

3. Don't get involved.

4. Keep your head down.

5. Don't fall in love.

Five simple rules. Ariane Tucker has followed them since the night she escaped from the genetics lab where she was created, the result of combining human and extraterrestrial DNA. Ariane's survival--and that of her adoptive father--depends on her ability to blend in among the full-blooded humans, to hide in plain sight from those who seek to recover their lost (and expensive) "project."

But when a cruel prank at school goes awry, it puts her in the path of Zane Bradshaw, the police chief's son and someone who sees too much. Someone who really sees her. After years of trying to be invisible, Ariane finds the attention frightening--and utterly intoxicating. Suddenly, nothing is simple anymore, especially not the rules. (Synopsis)

                                                          Review

Let me start off by saying that this is the first sci-fi book I’ve read and I really enjoyed it. The story is told in present tense and also in flashback. We also get to see through the eyes of two characters, Ariane our main character, and Zane her prospected love interest. As soon as Zane was introduced he had his own chapter and after that they alternated. 

The characters: Ariane, I really liked her and my heart was really breaking for her when she would describe what they would do to her back at GTX, the facility where she was born and where she lived for the first 6 years of her life, until her “father” rescued her. Mark her father, took care of her for 10 years and he is the one that set those 5 rules that were never to be broken. He worked at GTX and would get the inside scoop if they were looking for Ariane. I liked him in the beginning but then he became suspicious. Zane was one of the popular guys in school but at home, he could not be any more useless to his dad, who was the head of the police department. I was not fond of him what so ever, he mistreated Zane way too often. Zane’s mom left a day before his birthday the year before so he’s been dealing with that. Jenna was Ariane’s best friend, she wanted to be Rachel’s friend and part of the popular group, but Rachel couldn’t care less about her. And then there’s Rachel, the mean girl. I must say that there was some major bullying in this book, not a lot but just a few and those were hurtful, obviously I did not like her, she was a bully and was only happy at other people’s expense.  

Ariane goes to a regular school and is supposed to be unoticed, but when Rachel humiliates Jenna, Ariane has had it with Rachels’ mean ways and wants to find a way to get back at her. That is where Zane comes in; he has come up with the perfect plan to get back at her because he is also fed up with her evil ways and he wants Ariane to be a part of it.

Ariane’s reaction to Zane coming up to her to talk:

Zane: “I need to talk to you.”

Ariane: “What do you want?” I stared at him. We had no classes together this year, and obviously we didn’t run in the same social circle. Because I’m allergic to bitch.

Lol, I had to share I thought that was a funny part. I literally laughed out loud!

Zane comes from “the popular group” so Ariane has no idea what he would want with her.

I thought the writing was great like everything flowed together very well and the plot was good, I was really into the story from the beginning. The story went at a good pace. I liked this book and I enjoyed reading it and I'm looking forward to seeing what's going to happen next in the story. I give this story 4/5 stars. I recommend this book to sci-fi readers, I think they would really enjoy it. 

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Alyzon Whitestarr by Isobelle Carmody 

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

The Selection by Kiera Cass

Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins

Firelight by Sophie Jordan

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

Tempest by Julie Cross

A Need so Beautiful by Suzanne Young

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I received this book from Putnam Books/Penguin as a Goodreads giveaway winner.

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Second Part of my huge book haul. April 6 – April 17 2013

Netgalley:

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     The Bane by Keary Taylor

     Buried by Gerilyn Marin

      Crush. Candy. Corpse. By Sylvia McNicoll

          Aris Returns: A Vampire Love Story (An Infinity DiariesNovel) by Devin Morgan

          Survivor (Alone 2) by James Phelan – Publish April 30, 2013

      Lichgates (Book 1) by S. M. Boyce

      Scrap  by Emory Sharplin – Publish May 17 2013

      A Taste of You by Sorcha Grace – Publishing May 7 2013 (An adult novel)

      Untimed by Andy Gavin

      Double Crossed by Ally Carter

      Quite Contrary by Richard Roberts

      Nothing but blue by Lisa Jahn Clouch

     Colour wielders by Dawna Raver

      Tides by Betsy Cornwell

      The Siren’s Secret by Heather Ostler

      Promise Me Something by Sara Kocek

      Mira in the present time by Sita Brahmachari

      Wanted by Caroline B. Cooney

      The Gold dust letters by Janet Taylor Lisle

      The Rules by Stacey Kade

      Kindness for weakness by Shawn Goodman

           The Vampire’s Promise (Book 1 Deadly offer) by Carolina B. Cooney

      Changleing by Zilpha Keatley Snyder 

      Burning by Elana K. Arnold

       Sworn to Raise by Terah Edun

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Review: The Hollow 1 By Jessica Verday

Author: Jessica Verday

Series: The Hollow Trilogy Book 1

Source: Bought, Hardcover

Author’s Info:  http://www.jessicaverday.com/

When Abbey's best friend, Kristen, vanishes at the bridge near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, everyone else is all too quick to accept that Kristen is dead…and rumors fly that her death was no accident. Abbey goes through the motions of mourning her best friend, but privately, she refuses to believe that Kristen is really gone. Then she meets Caspian, the gorgeous and mysterious boy who shows up out of nowhere at Kristen's funeral, and keeps reappearing in Abbey's life. Caspian clearly has secrets of his own, but he's the only person who makes Abbey feel normal again...but also special. 

Just when Abbey starts to feel that she might survive all this, she learns a secret that makes her question everything she thought she knew about her best friend. How could Kristen have kept silent about so much? And could this secret have led to her death? As Abbey struggles to understand Kristen's betrayal, she uncovers a frightening truth that nearly unravels her—one that will challenge her emerging love for Caspian, as well as her own sanity.  (Synopsis)

“Spectacular! The Hollow keeps you reading from beginning to end without coming up for air.” --L.J. Smith, bestselling author of The Vampire Diaries and Night World (I had to include this blurb, I love The Vampire Diaries!)

                                                     

                                                                     Review

This book starts off really sad at Kristen’s funeral, where Abbey does not understand why they're having this event because Kristen was not found so Abbey still has hopes that her friend is still alive. I was so rooting for Abbey! When she meets Caspian he helps her cope with her recent loss. As she finds out secrets Kristen had hidden from her, she wonders how close they really were and that their friendship was not what she thought. 

This story is about love, loss, friendship, and betrayal. I really liked this book, although very sad, as Abbey tries to deal with her situation but also very hopeful as her relationship with Caspian blossoms. This was the second series I read and I loved it, I re-read it last year and it was just as good the second time. I thought the characters were relatable and the plot really drew me in. I love that it ties in with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

I give this book 5/5 stars! I loved it. When I bought the book I didn’t know it was part of a series, but when I found out I emailed Jessica and she told me the whole series was available. So awesome! I bought it right away because I had to know what was going to happen next. I recommend this book to fans of the Immortal series by Gillian Shields. I read these two series back to back and I love their similarities.

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I received this book via Goodreads first reads as a giveaway.

Falling For You by Lisa Schroeder (Signed book & book mark)
Somehow my camera is not working to upload the picture I took :( 

Netgalley: Received from April 6 – April 12 2013

I’m splitting up in two parts, this week is the first part. There are just so many books! So thankful I got these.  

The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence - Publish June 25, 2013
Runes (Book 1) by  Ednah Walters – Publish May 20 2013
The Rose Thorne by Mette Ivie Harrison – Publish May 14 2013
Pretty Dark Nothing by Heather L. Reid – Publish April 23 2013
Demonic Dora by Claire Chilton – Publish Jun 30 2013

The After Girls by Leah Konen – Publish April 18, 2013

Girls and Monsters by Anne Michuad – Publishing April 30, 2013

Breathless (Elemental Book 5) by Brigid Kemmerer

Spirit (Elemental Book 6) by Brigid Kemmerer- Publish May 28, 2013

Hush by Stacey R. Campbell

Georgetown Academy (Books 1-3) by Alyssa Embree Schwartz

Thin Space by Jody Casella– Publish Sep 10, 2013

The Time I Joined The Circus by J. J. Howard

Money Run by Jack Heath

The Twisted Window by Lois Duncan

Gift by Andrea J. Buchanan

Sworn to Raise by Terah Edun – Publish April 10, 2013

Storm by Evan Angler – Publish May 7 2013

Full Blooded by (Currently reading)

Forbidden Love by D A Wills

A Shimmer of Angels by Lisa M. Basso

The Deepest Night (The Sweetest Night Book 2 ) by Shana Abe Publish Aug 13 2013

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Review: Everneath 1 By Brody Ashton

Author: Brodi Ashton

Series: Everneath #1

Book: Bought Paperback

Author’s Info: Brodi Ashton's blog

 Last spring, Nikki Beckett vanished, sucked into an underworld known as the Everneath, where immortals Feed on the emotions of despairing humans. Now she's returned- to her old life, her family, her friends- before being banished back to the underworld... this time forever.

 She has six months before the Everneath comes to claim her, six months for good-byes she can't find the words for, six months to find redemption, if it exists.

 Nikki longs to spend these months reconnecting with her boyfriend, Jack, the one person she loves more than anything. But there's a problem: Cole, the smoldering immortal who first enticed her to the Everneath, has followed Nikki to the mortal world. And he'll do whatever it takes to bring her back- this time as his queen.

As Nikki's time grows short and her relationships begin slipping from her grasp, she's forced to make the hardest decision of her life: find a way to cheat fate and remain on the Surface with Jack or return to the Everneath and become Cole's... (Synopsis)

                                                        Review

This story really captivated me, I love Greek myths. This story is about Nikki, after she comes back to the Surface she starts getting her emotions back, since she was in the Everneath where Cole sucked all emotions out of her. Which is exactly what she wanted, not to feel anything because her life was a series of literal unfortunate events. I really felt for her because nothing was going right for her and I understood why she wanted the pain to go away.

In the beginning of the book I went back and forth from Cole to Jack, until I figured out who was she would be happy with, but then it was a no brainer. And as she tries to figure out a way to stay in the Surface she finds out secrets, some of them are why she is so rare and why and how she can stay up there.

I really enjoyed this book, I especially liked the last half of the book where all the action happened; and an ending that I did not see coming. I give this book 4/5 stars, I really liked it and I can’t wait to read the next one.  

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Review: Spellbinding 1 By Maya Gold

Author: Maya Gold

Book: Netgalley provided the book for review

Author Info: Goodreads Profile

It is during a routine school project that Abby Silva--sixteen and nearly friendless--makes a startling discovery: She is descended from women who were accused of witchcraft back in 1600s Salem. And when Abby visits nearby Salem, strange, inexplicable events start to unfold. Objects move when she wills them to. Candles burst into sudden flame. And an ancient spellbook somehow winds up in her possession.

Trying to harness her newfound power, Abby concocts a love potion to win over her longtime crush--and exact revenge upon his cruel, bullying girlfriend. But old magic is not to be trifled with. Soon, Abby is thrust headlong into a world of hexes, secrets, and danger. And then there's Rem Anders, the beautiful, mysterious Salem boy who seems to know more about Abby than he first lets on.

A reckoning is coming, and Abby will have to make sense of her history--and her heart--before she can face the powerful truth. (Synopsis)

                                                                      Review

I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. What got my attention was the beautiful cover. As I read the book, I noticed that there were many similarities with other books I have read and just the YA genre in general; an awkward girl with a crush on the jock and yet another love triangle. I can’t complain though cause who does not like a good love triangle! I really like this story and also enjoyed the Salem witches involvement and history. I love stories that have backgrounds and history to them; it makes it feel more real to me.

Abby was a good character to follow, I enjoyed her point of view although she lives kind of a sad life because her brother is a jock and gets all the attention from their dad, and their mom died. So she doesn’t get noticed in school, she’s kind of in the background and no one notices her and at home it’s the same. She also only has one friend, and it’s sad to me. I want to be her friend and bring some happiness in her life. I also like Rem, he’s my favorite character, not because he’s described as being gorgeous (maybe a little) but because he was so mysterious; I wanted to figure him out and find out all about him.

I give this story 4/5, I really liked it, I just wish there were more books out I would love to know more about these characters.

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Review: The Changeling Quest (Children of the Fae Book 1) By Maria Moloney

Author: Maria Moloney
Series: Children of The Fae Book 1
Book: Sent to me from the publishing company O Books of John Hunt Publishing

Author’s info: Children of The Fae Website
My Rating: 4/5

The full power of the freezing water crashed into them, knocking them off their feet, snatching Tara’s breath away. She managed to hook one arm around the handrail, trying her best to hold onto Lucy with the other. As one side of the bridge collapsed, Lucy’s feet scrabbled to keep a footing, but she slipped down the wooden planks. 

Tara lost her grip, but managed to grab Lucy’s hand as she held it out. She was left dangling over the water.

‘I can’t hold on, Tara. Don’t let me fall! Please don’t let go!’ Lucy begged, her hand beginning to slip from Tara’s. 

There was no time to think. ‘No, I won’t let you go, Lucy.’ With that, Tara let go of the handrail and they plunged together into the raging torrent.

Tara realises there is something strange about herself when every time she goes into water her fingers begin to web and legs feel funny. But then her sister Niamh is a changeling, a fairy child exchanged for a human child ten years before. Now it’s time for Niamh to return to her own world, and Tara and friends, Lucy and Jared, intend to go with her. (Synopses)

                                                                    Review

From reading the synopses I thought, Oh wow this book is going to be adventurous, and it was! This story is about a girl called Tara who lives with her sister Niamh, Uncle Fergus, and her mom. Uncle Fergus has told stories about this child from another world being changed for another, Niamh and Tara not knowing what to believe set out to find out who Niamh really was and to find Tara’s actual sister. As Niamh could not keep the excitement to herself, she invited her best friend Lucy; who could not go anywhere without her big brother Jared, so he also went on the journey. So much happened to these poor kids there had to be someone plotting against them, there was evil plotting and betrayals. But not all things that happened were bad; there was magic, wonder, and innocence. They were in danger because of who they were and they couldn’t change that, they had to find a way to survive while trying to find out who they were. Princess Donella was a special character for me because her parents were trapped in a secret island called Ynys Is and her Aunt Marvaanagh never showed her any affection. She wasn’t happy living with her aunt, she looked forward to her annual visits to her other aunt, Aunt Gwyn; she was the only one who Donella felt really cared for her. I thought all the characters had great development but I really was rooting for Donella to find happiness.

I really enjoyed this story. The scenery was amazing, the descriptions of the castles, and the dresses. It was all so enchanting, I felt. In the Otherworld things are not what they seem, and that was a huge part of the plot; the excitement of finding out the mysteries. Although I didn't figure out the secrets ahead of time, I enjoyed the unraveling of the secrets. I was at the edge of seat a lot in this story and I can’t wait for the next one, I’m sure it will also knock my socks off.  

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1. The Changeling Quest: Children of The Fae Book 1, by Maria Moloney

2. Thoughts To Die For,  by C. G. Rousing (Signed with a nice personalized message)

3. Parched Book 1, by Z. L. Arkadie (Signed with a nice personalized message)

These books were sent to me for review.

I'm in the middle of The Changeling Quest and I just started Thoughts To Die For. I'm so excited to be diving right into these.

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