Showing posts with label fantasy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fantasy. Show all posts

Tuesday, 3 January 2017

Shadowhunter Season 2

Thoughts on Shadowhunter Season 2 on Freeform

I think this season will be far better than the fist one and I hope it is becasue the Shadowhunter world is amazing and I would love to see it unfold.

I think Kat is becoming Clare every moment. I think the first season, she was more detached and didn't understand the character Clare enough but in this first episode of season two, I saw how natural it was for her to be Clare, as if she understood Clare enough that she has become Clare. Jace was still a little off to be honest and I can't get over Simon's humor. He is my buddy. Would love to see more Simon and Izzy romance. Malec was okay-ish. I won't saw I can't feel the chemistry, I can, but it feels a little weird. The scrip writer should pay more attention to how natural the lines sound instead of how nice it would sound because the lines are amazing and touching when read but when the actors said it , it sound't as if they are reading off of a poetry book.

If you have not watch or read about the shadowhunter, then grab your sword and jump into the portal because this is a world is a ride.

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Sunday, 18 December 2016

Junie B., First Grader (at last!) Audiobook plus 15 Songs from Junie B. Jones The Musical


Junie B., First Grader (at last!) Audiobook plus 15 Songs from Junie B. Jones The Musical

Am I the only one who is excited? I think not. If you are a 90's kid, you will know how big Junie B. was. I remember when my sister was so obsessed with her books and she collected them, we have to buy a whole new bookshelf just for Junie B. books. This would be the best and ultimate holiday gift for her and for anyone who was a Junie B. fan. I believe we should all do a dance around this book because it's back and all the memories of childhood just resurface. 

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Thursday, 8 December 2016

Rebel of the Sands


Rebel of the Sands

This book was a quick easy read. It was beautifully written and it's an adventure in your own room. The mystery, action, and adventures in this book bring you places but the emotions take you somewhere out of the world. I felt so connected to the characters. This book has a touch of magic with a dust of reality and a sprinkle of fantasy. It speaks to the problems we see and experienced in reality but wrap it together with the wonders of magic and fantasy.

Can we also talk about the cover? It's beautiful. If you love The Court of Mist and Fury or The Wrath and Dawn, then this book is the perfect fix.

I don't think I can summarize such an amazing and wild book so I will let Goodreads summarize it for you. Follow me on Goodreads to see what I am reading !

She’s more gunpowder than girl—and the fate of the desert lies in her hands.

Mortals rule the desert nation of Miraji, but mystical beasts still roam the wild and barren wastes, and rumor has it that somewhere, djinni still practice their magic. But there's nothing mystical or magical about Dustwalk, the dead-end town that Amani can't wait to escape from.

Destined to wind up "wed or dead," Amani’s counting on her sharpshooting skills to get her out of Dustwalk. When she meets Jin, a mysterious and devastatingly handsome foreigner, in a shooting contest, she figures he’s the perfect escape route. But in all her years spent dreaming of leaving home, she never imagined she'd gallop away on a mythical horse, fleeing the murderous Sultan's army, with a fugitive who's wanted for treason. And she'd never have predicted she'd fall in love with him... or that he'd help her unlock the powerful truth of who she really is.

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Tuesday, 4 October 2016

Ace: A Secret Baby Sports Romance

Ace: A Secret Baby Sports Romance

Scarlet and Ace was high school lovers. Scarlet was going to a music school for college and Ace was going to be a famous athlete. When Scarlet discovered she was pregnant, she left Ace and shuts him off for four years. When he came back to town, feelings reignited and their love was rekindled but when Ace found out that Scarlet had a daughter, most importantly, his daughter, things went down.

Yes, its a very fast read and the pace was fast but Scarlet and Ace have had a past so it's understandable. The author makes sure not to leave out the feelings they have for each other even after all these years. If you are looking for a quick read, this is perfect.

This book made my stomach turned like the feeling you get when your emotions are so raw and it sinks to the bottom of your stomach. My heart tightened when Scarlet and Ace was fighting. It was too much in such short time but their love was so strong and had me in awe.

My casting:

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Sunday, 25 September 2016

Elude and Empire (Eagle Elite #6-7)




BEWARE: There is no happy ending.

WARNING: You will cry. I have no doubt.

WARNING #2: It's safe to get your blanket now before you read the book.

Elude (Eagle Elite #6)

In the sixth book, Elude, Sergio was assigned to keep Andi safe. In order to do so, he has to marry her. But this marriage is not for long. Andi has leukemia and only had 6 months left. Was so sure that he would not fall for her, he did. Andi made him vow to him on their first day of marriage to not ever cry over her. Sergio never thought he would find love and when he did, his love was already about to end. It was not fair for him nor Andi. They love truly, deeply, and madly. The 6 months was either a gift or a curse. The 6 month was.. not enough. Their love story just ended too early.

The ending was devastating, heartbreaking, and depressing. I cried a river, literally, and I am going to name the river, Andi.

Empire (Eagle Elite #7)

After Andi died, Sergio was lost. She was his everything. Now he lost her, he didn't know what to do. When Val came into his life, he didn't know what he was feeling. The tinkling inside of him felt wrong. He didn't want to betray Andi but Val was different. Then, Sergio saw a video from Andi to him and Val. It was her plan all along. For Sergio and Val to be together.

It will all make sense when you read it but it's still heartbreaking and sad. Sergio deserves a big, warm hug.


My casting:

Sergio

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Andi

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Val:

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Saturday, 24 September 2016

Ember (Eagle Elite #5)


Ember (Eagle Elite #5)


In the previews book, the boys killed Phoenix De Lange. He was dead. He was but Luca saved him. He has a plan for Phoenix, a much bigger plan than dying. Phonic had to look after a girl and keep her alive. She was the key to everything. Her name is Bee. Since he didn't die, Phoenix punished himself everyday for what he did. He could not forgive himself until she made him see there is still something to be forgiven. She helped him see pass his mistakes and accepted a future, not for himself but for her. He was sent to keep her safe but maybe she sent to him to be his savior.

My casting:

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Friday, 23 September 2016

Elicit (Eagle Elite #4)


Elicit (Eagle Elite #4)

Tex is an interesting character. We didn't get much of him in the first three books but in the fourth book, his demon just ran out on us. His story was interesting. From being nobody to being the most important boss. When he was little, his family sent him away because they think he was a curse. How he is back to take his place. Mo, Nixon's sister, and Tex grew up together. They were close and closer.
When Tex cheated on her, it was the last straw. Tex regretted it and was miserable when she left but he dares not to ask her to come back to him because he did her wrong. She deserves better. Now, Tex is in trouble. Knowing she still has feelings for him, Mo tries to help him, even if it means betraying him.

My casting:


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Thursday, 22 September 2016

SHE IS BACK !


SHE IS BACK !

Cara Reilly suddenly disappeared a while ago and now she is back. She announced on Facebook that she will be writing again and apologized for the long wait as well as disappearing. However, life is hard so who could blame her of she needed time out to settle down and to deal with herself first? We all have those times. Life does not come with instructions guys and sometimes, shit gets real. I also hope that none of her readers are hard on her for taking the time out. Nonetheless, I'm so happy she is back and that she will be writing again. 

I cannot tell you how excited I was am. I'm still fizzling inside over my over excitement. I love this series and the last book, Bound by Temptation, left me starving for more. 

The fifth book will be out December 21, 2016, but the date is still not set yet. It's an early Christmas guys ! I can't wait !


Bound by Vengeance (Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles #5)


Growl

He’d never had something to himself, never even dared to dream about owning something so precious. He was the unwanted bastard son who’d always had to content himself with the leftovers of others. And now they’d given him what only a few weeks ago had been out of his reach, someone he wasn’t even allowed to admire from afar, one of their most prized possessions. Thrown at his feet because he was who he was, because they were certain he would break her. He was her punishment, a fate worse than death, a way to deliver the ultimate punishment to her father who had displeased them so greatly.

Cara

She had always been the good girl. It didn’t protect her.
She didn’t know his real name. People called him Growl to his face, and the Bastard behind his back. Both were names he couldn’t possibly have chosen for himself. His eyes were empty, a mirror to throw back her own fear at her. He was a brutal hand of the Las Vegas Camorra.

And now she was at his mercy. 

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Monday, 12 September 2016

Eagle Elite, #1-3 (Elite, Elect, and Entice)



 


Eagle Elite, #1-3 (Elite, Elect, and Entice)

The Eagle Elites had me crying and breaking. It was brutally amazing. The 6th book had me the most. It tore my heart into pieces and handing them back on a silver platter. It surely promised a happy unhappy ending. What even right? Here, I'll review the first few so this post won't be a million years long. There will be a part 2 and part two will be...

The first two books were about Trace and Nixon. Nixon is the bad ass leader of the whole group of the school. He and his three friends: Chase, Tex, and Phoenix. They own the school. they rule it. Trace didn't know that he actually really owns the whole school. Nixon was giving her a hard time and she thought it was because she was the new girl. However, that was far from the truth. She was someone. Someone important and Nixon vowed to keep her safe. Hearts were touched. When Chase, Nixon's best friend, too fell in love with Trace, Nixon had to step aside. Not because he was afraid of hurting her or his best friend, he would most likely just pull the bullet on Chase, but because a war was coming and in order to keep Trace safe, he has to keep his distance. When he couldn't be there to protect her, he knew who would. He knew who would value her as mush as he did and who would protect her with his own life as he would. Chase.

Trace falls into a dilemma between loving her soulmate and loving her best friend. Chase was always there for her. Always. He was sweet and kind to her from the beginning since she came to the new school. But it was Nixon that owned her heart and soul. She knew it but it was hard to see thought it after what Nixon put her thought. In the end, she broke both their hearts. (Yes, I told you the end but is it really the end? It's not. Spoiler. Someone once told me, it's not the ending that we are looking forward to, you probably would have guessed that Trace will end up with Nixon when I first introduced them to you. It's the journey that matters. Sorry, I have been taking philosophy classes and yeah.. that explains this)

Honestly, I don't really like Trace. I don't like how she put Chase into misery and how she puts Nixon into such position. It was not fair for their of the boys. If she loves them both, she should make up her mind.

The third book is about Chase. After having his heart broken by his best friend and his lover, he lost hope. He didn't know if he could ever love again. Until she came. Mil. She was dangerous. She has secrets. When she was fourteen, Chase took her. Since then, she hated him because she was only his one night but he was her forever. Well, that's what she thought when she was fourteen. Now, she is in danger and Chase is the only one who can protect her. Chase is willing to accept her just to get over Trace. When he agrees to marry her, they made it clear that there was nothing more. Mil knows who holds Chase's heart, she doesn't push or try to claim what wasn't hers. But in the end, feelings were touched and Chase found out Mil's secret. Since she was fourteen, Mil has been suffering from her own demons. The secret nearly broke him because he walked out on her when she needed him most. He is determined to safe her now and to keep her safe with his own life. She is his everything and he is hers but when Mil's secret knocks on the door and demands payment, both of them will die because it meant war.

I love Mil's and Chase's love story. It's mature yet fun. They came together under an agreement but left with a promising love. I was happy that Chase got over Trace and that he found someone that was for him. Mil is a strong woman and Chase is.. well.. he is Chase. They are each other's missing pieces and I love that.

My casting for Nixon and Trace:

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My casting for Chase and Mil:

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Thursday, 18 August 2016

The Opportunist (Love Me with Lies #1)

The Opportunist (Love Me with Lies #1)

My heart is broken too badly to even...

Why

How

What

This book ruined me.

The mystery behind why Olivia will not love goes on throughout the book. Her love for Caleb was obvious to everyone but herself. She tried to deny it. She tried to hide it. But once she was ready to love, she lost it.

Olivia had a rough past with her father which made her lost hope for love. Love makes you vulnerable to hurt. Caleb loves fiercely and strongly but he has a hard time forgiving Olivia for leaving him. He was ready to give her everything but she was too selfish to see it. She was selfish because she was not willing to risk loving for Caleb when he was willing to move the moon for her.

Caleb lost his memories after an accident. Olivia spots him on the street one day after so many years since they broke up and thought it was her second chance. But what will happen if Caleb remembers again? He will hate her and even more that she lied to him the second time. Can she bear the hurt then?

My casting:

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Wednesday, 17 August 2016

Where the Sun Hides + Where the Snow Falls (Seasons of Betrayal #1+2)

 

Where the Sun Hides + Where the Snow Falls (Seasons of Betrayal #1+2)

I am familiar with Bethany-Kris writing and have read many of her books. It's the first time I read London Miller's book and I'm pretty impressed. Both of them have similarities in their writing style. However, I think Kris uses more dialog or more interaction while Miller uses more description.

Violet is an Italian principessa della mafia and Kaz, a Russian Bratva heir.

They were not meant to be together but who was to set rules for love?

Violet was willing to lose everything for him. Kaz was willing to die for her.

Both their fathers do not approve.

In order to be together, they have to remove the one obstacle that is preventing them from doing so. Their fathers.

How can they play this game with the ones who has been playing them for decades?

My Casting:

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Tuesday, 16 August 2016

Mid-Year Book Wrap-Up

Mid-Year Book Wrap-Up

Here are all the books I've read in 2016 so far. I have some/most of the reviews on my blog so if you are interested, I have the links below.  










Command Me  .  Conquer Me  .  Crown Me  .  













Obsidian   .   Onyx  .  Opal  .  Ugly Love  .  Hopeless  .  It Ends with Us 




See Me  .  Broken  .  Shattered  . Mended  .  Honor  .  Escape 




Where the Sun Hides + Where the Snow Fall (Review Coming Soon)

Tell me what you have read or what your current read is ! 

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