Insurgent- Book Review

Insurgent- Book Review

⅘ Stars

Veronica Roth

Katherine Tegen Books

Synopsis from Goodreads:

"One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable—and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth's much-anticipated second book of the dystopian DIVERGENT series is another intoxicating thrill ride of a story, rich with hallmark twists, heartbreaks, romance, and powerful insights about human nature."


 

My Review:

The Divergent series is one of my all time favorite series ever! All of the books are wonderful but I will admit Insurgent is my least favorite of the three. I loved getting to see more of Four, Tris, Peter, Caleb, Christina and all the other characters again! This book was full of action, adventure, and mystery. Just when you think you know what is going to happen there is a plot twist! Insurgent is packed with action, adventure, secerts, supsence.  This sequel to Divergent will keep you reading all night. With Tris and Four planning something big which could change everything. One little mistake could ruin everything but it's worth the risk. Tris needs to decide who to trust and who is on her side. Tris doesn't realize all that she is capable of and what she could do. 

The only negitive thing I would have to say about this book was I didn't feel like you could connect to Tris and Four in this book mostly because it felt like they were fighting the whole time and couldn't trust each other. 

This book is full of new ideas, dreams, and choices. Faction over Blood? Who can I really trust? Is it worth it? 

This series is a must read for all dystopian lovers!

April Owlcrate Review

Meet my April owlcrate! I recently open my very first Owlcrate and I'm in 
love with it! It came with a new released book and 6 bookish items! Below
are a list of items and the book
that came in April's Owlcrate along with a full review. April's theme was 
Dystopia! Flawed by Cecelia Ahren, this also came with a
letter from Cecelia Ahren and a small poster. - Wicked decal from Shailey Ann 
Designs 
(Maze Runner) - Mockingjay bracelet from The Geeku Caludron - George Orwell 
1984 notebook from Manuscript - The Hunger Games magnet from Half Blood 
Prints "I spent my life folded between the pages of books" coaster from Evie 
Bookish - The star touched queen art print 
My Review:Owlcrate exceeded my expectations by far! I had always been told 
Owlcrate is the best so when I finally got to open my first box I had very high
expectations and they succeeded them! I loved each and every item that came
in my April Owlcrate! Owlcrate is a must buy for all book lovers! You can order
your own box here! https://www.owlcrate.com

Queen of Hearts book review

Queen of Hearts

Colleen Oakes 

5/5 Stars 

Spoiler free review 

Synopsis from Goodreads: 

"As Princess of Wonderland Palace and the future Queen of Hearts, Dinah’s days are an endless monotony of tea, tarts, and a stream of vicious humiliations at the hands of her father, the King of Hearts. The only highlight of her days is visiting Wardley, her childhood best friend, the future Knave of Hearts — and the love of her life.

When an enchanting stranger arrives at the Palace, Dinah watches as everything she’s ever wanted threatens to crumble. As her coronation date approaches, a series of suspicious and bloody events suggests that something sinister stirs in the whimsical halls of Wonderland. It’s up to Dinah to unravel the mysteries that lurk both inside and under the Palace before she loses her own head to a clever and faceless foe.

Part epic fantasy, part twisted fairy tale, this dazzling saga will have readers shivering as Dinahs furious nature sweeps Wonderland up in the maelstrom of her wrath.

Familiar characters such as Cheshire, the White Rabbit, and the Mad Hatter make their appearance, enchanting readers with this new, dark take on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland."

My Thoughts: 

Things I loved in this book:

- The relationship between the characters

- All the new charcacters you never really got to see in Alice in Wonderland 

- Can you tell I really, really loved the characters?

- I honestly loved that it was before Alice in wonderland and that it was all about the Queen of Hearts when she was a teenager. 

- The suspense, although it also killed me! And the touches of mystery! 

- The ADVENTURE!!! This story was 100% full of adventure and once you start you will not want to put it down! 

- This book was practicly perfect! I loved every single thing! 

Things I didn't love

- Umm, nothing! 

Everything, Everything Book Review

 

Everything, Everything

Nicolas Yoon

4.25/5 Stars

Spoiler Free Review

Synopsis*:

My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, 

have not left my house in 

seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla. 

 But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He's tall,

lean and wearing all 

black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. 

He catches me looking

 and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.

 Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly 

going to fall in love with Olly.

It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster.

* I did not write this synopsis, I got it from Amazon, it belongs to the publisher, author/ rightful owner. 

 My Thoughts 

Things I loved in this book-

• Olly and Maddy

• Carla

• Maddy's Personality

• The doodles and drawings in this book

• The Cover

• The Storyline

• The hint of mystery and suspense

Things I didn't love-

• Maddy's Mom in this book kind of annoyed me

• Olly's Father

• The fact I almost cried

• Pages 234-237 (you'll know what I mean when you get there)

• The ending

 My Review

I gave Nicolas Yoon's Everything, Everything 4.25/5 stars. I docked 3/4 a star because I didn't really 

like 2 of the characters 

(see above), they just weren't my favorite to read. I also didn't love the ending, it didn't feel complete 

to me and now I really 

want a sequel. I loved everything, everything about Carla, Maddy, and Olly! They were my top 3 

favorite characters for sure! 

Okay, can we could stare at the cover with hearts in our eyes for a minute because let's be honest, it's 

gorgeous! I finished this 

book in less than a day, I needed to know what happened and what the ending was going to be! Maddy, 

oh how I loved her, she 

was bold, brave and when she wanted to do something, she did it. One of my favorite things in this 

whole book was the doodles/

 drawings! They were super cute and you never get to see them in teen/ya book anymore! Everything, 

everything, is everything, 

everything I hoped it would be!

My Lady Jane Book Review

Synopsis*: 

"The comical, fantastical, romantical, (not) entirely true story of Lady Jane Grey. In My Lady Jane, coauthors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows have created a one-of-a-kind fantasy in the tradition of The Princess Bride, featuring a reluctant king, an even more reluctant queen, a noble steed, and only a passing resemblance to actual history—because sometimes history needs a little help.

At sixteen, Lady Jane Grey is about to be married off to a stranger and caught up in a conspiracy to rob her cousin, King Edward, of his throne. But those trifling problems aren’t for Jane to worry about. Jane gets to be Queen of England.

Like that could go wrong."

* I did not write this synopsis, I got it from Amazon, It belongs to the publisher, author/ rightful owner! 

My Thoughts:

Things I loved in this book:

- Edian Magic 

- Lady Jane, shes quite the awesome character! Along with all the other characters in this book.

- Good vs Evil

- Jane and Gifford (G)

-  It's really funny!  

- The Plot 

- The Ending! 

Things I didn't Love in this book

- Nothing!!

My Review:
I love this book to England, then to the bookstore and back! I can't even describe to you how much I really,  really loved and enjoyed this book. I loved the strong female lead character ( Lady Jane) she's stubborn, determined, brave, smart, kind, and best of all, a BOOKWORM!  She becomes Queen (even though she doesn't want to) because Edward the King, the person who she is closest to out of her family, is sick, dying to be exact. Lady Jane manages to get married and become Queen in about 24 give or take a little. In England there are Edians, people who change from human form to animal. The animal they turn into is what I would call their sprit animal. I loved having this element of magic in the book! It made the story a whole lot more interesting! All of the characters in this book, even the not so nice ones, I loved! One more thing you need to know about this book before you read it, because you really need to, and you should, and you will, because I told you to, is it's hilarious! Like I was laughing a ton in this book! I bow down to Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows for writing this wonderful, amazing book! I'm hoping their will be a sequel in store!
 

This is what happy looks like Book Review

This is what happy looks like

4/5 stars

Jennifer E. Smith

Synopsis:

Who would have thought a wrong email address could start a whole new relationship, and the email was about a pig. Ellie O’Neal lives in a small town up in Maine, Graham Larkin, famous actor lives in the center of everything. Ellie and Graham have no each other who each other are, they haven’t meet and they don’t know each other's real names. Until Graham's latest movie set is moving to a new location, and Graham knows just the place. A small town in Maine, the town Ellie O’Neal lives in. The town is small enough he can find her, and not to mention it is the perfect place to shoot a movie. When Graham first comes into town Ellie doesn’t know he is the one she has been emailing with. Ellie doesn’t really like to hang around the movie set or watch the movie stars, in fact she doesn’t really like celebrities at all, even Graham. But maybe Graham can change Ellie’s mind, after all she knows the real him not the one you see on TV or in movies. Ellie is just a normal girl and Graham is a movie star could a relationship even really work out. All the fans want to see Graham and his co-star Olivia together, not Graham and Ellie O’Neal small town girl from Maine. Graham and Ellie will have to decide to listen to their head or their hearts and what they will learn in the process.

My Review:

This book was everything I hoped it would be. It was so cute and just an all round enjoyable read. It reminded me kind of a modern Cinderella retelling without the evil step-sisters and step-mother. I totally shipped Graham and Ellie from the beginning. The only thing I didn’t like about this book was it was easy to predict the ending of the story. I loved all (but one) of the characters in this book, especially Ellie! She is so strong willed, adventurous, determined, and fun! Ellie’s mom is quite different from her which makes the story interesting, she is very cautious, hates attention, and does not like Graham. I loved reading this book. Jennifer E. Smith always writes wonderfully and makes everything interesting!

The Smart Girl's Guide to Mean Girls, Manicures, and God's Amazing Plan for ME: "Be Intentional" and 100 Other Practical Tips for Teens Review

The Smart Girl's Guide to Mean Girls, Manicures, and God's Amazing Plan for ME: "Be Intentional" and 100 Other Practical Tips for Teens

5/5 Stars 

Kristin Weber and Susie Shellenberger 

I received a e-arc of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 

This is a teen devotional book for christian girls. It has 101 different devotionals they go

 through in this book and then at the end of each devotional has a bible verse and questions

 to answer at the end. I truly enjoyed reading this book and answering all the question each 

devotional has. It really helped me and I loved each verse and note from one of the authors 

at the end! I highlighted and made notes everywhere! I couldn’t had asked for a better 

devotional to read. The whole book didn’t just focus on one topic which was really nice 

because you could pick which ever topic you wanted to read about on whatever day in 

whatever order you wanted. All teen girls will love this book and it will most certainly help

 them with their walk in christ.  Make sure you go and buy this book, you will not regret it! 

It really gives good advice and makes you think! You can buy it almost anywhere where 

most book/e-books are sold! 

The Wrong Side of Right Book Review

5/5 Stars

The Wrong Side of Right

Jenn Marie Thorne 

Spoiler Free Review. 

Synopsis:

Kate Quinn's mom is dead. The only parent she has ever know, dead. Her mom was

 selfless, compassionate, caring, at least that's the only part of her mom she knew. A 

few days after her mom died, there are news telecasters, and photographers everywhere. 

She had know idea what was going on. When she got in her truck to go drive home, her 

Uncle Barry called and told Kate to get home as soon as possible. Kate was surprised to 

see a ton of press on her lawn. She tried to avoid them, but one question caught her 

attention. "When did you first learn that Senator Cooper was your father."  Was it true, 

could Kate really have a father, and could it be Mark Cooper, the man running for president? 

Kate had so many questions. When she walked into her house, there he was, Mark Cooper, 

than man was supposedly her father. Once she finds out he really is her father, she moves in 

with him. Well and his Wife, Meg, and other 2 children, Gracie and Gabe. Kate gets caught 

up in the campaign helping Mr. Cooper AKA Dad, and attending speeches and debates all 

over the US. There might be only one small problem with supporting her Dad, The Lawrences. 

Mr. Lawrence is hoping to get reelected this year. And he has a son, Andy. Kate is falling for

 Andy, and Andy is falling for Kate. How much longer can they keep it a secret, and how will 

living with this new family of Kate's affect her.

My Review:

This book. AHH! I loved it so much! I didn't think I would really like it when I first picked it up,

 but this actually might be my favorite read I've read all year. I could not put this book down! 

There was so much action, with the right amount of romance. I love Kate Quinn! She was 

such a fun, strong, bold, and a little bit rebellious character! I loved Meg as well, Kate's 

stepmom. It was such an enjoyable read! Jenn Marie Thorne is a WONDERFUL writer and I 

thank her for writing this book and getting me out of a reading slump! The cover is absolutely 

gorgeous! The title is honestly what made me want to read this book. The wrong side of right.  

It drew me in! This book was just completely honestly amazing. Andy Lawrence and Kate Quinn 

was such an interesting cute relationship anyone would enjoy reading about. If anyone asks 

me what book they should read, I'm definitely going to say this book! You won't be disappointed!  

The Siren Book Review

The Siren

5/5 Stars

Kiera Cass

Synopsis:

Kahlen is deadly, but being deadly saved her from death. Kahlen is a siren, saved by the ocean. Kahlen had the will to live, which saved her life. Kahlen was a human, she still is, but she can’t speak. Well she can, her voice will just kill the person she is talking to. The ocean is Kahlens closest friend. Kahlen has lost everything, friends, family, and freedom. One day other sirens were singing to make the ship Kahlen was on sink. They do that so the Ocean has food, the people. The Ocean sometimes chooses to save a person if they are crying out for help. But she doesn’t just save them, she wants a favor in return. 100 years of service, as one of her sirens. Serving alongside some of the people who just killed her own family. Kahlen, and three other girls serve as a siren for the ocean. They girls are very kind and get along great. The girls don’t really want to be sirens, but it’s life or death. Kahlen is the Ocean’s perfect little angel. She follows all the rules, talks to the Ocean constantly, and always comes when the Ocean calls. There is one thing Kahlen can’t handle, she can’t stand to see people die. Kahlen has nightmare most nights, and doesn’t go out into the city unless she has to. Until one thing, one person, changes everything. Akinli. A human boy who Kahlen meets. He doesn’t care if Kahlen can’t talk, he has a friend. But Kahlen and Akinli start to like each other. Kahlen can’t say a word, or if she does he will die. She can’t express her feeling or tell him how much he means to her, why she can’t talk, or the truth. Unless she wants him to die. But if she does speak would the Ocean save him? The answer remains unclear, which is why no matter what she must not say a single word.

My Review:

Evil Mermaids, okay, I can manage that. A talking ocean, okay the story is getting a little strange now.  4 voices that can kill, okay it’s officially strange now. But honestly I loved this book! I don’t know how all of the elements and characters made a wonderful story, but they did! The only thing I docked it points for was it was a little confusing in some parts, and I didn’t necessarily like the ocean being a character. That is my personal preference though.  I fell in love with Kahlen, it was one of those characters you really enjoy reading about. I finished this book in less than 48 hours. I honestly was really scared to read this book because I didn’t want it to ruin my opinion on the selection series, but I gave in about two week before The Crown came out. This book will probably one of my favorite reads of the year.

The Distance Between Us Book Review

The Distance Between Us

Kasie West

5/5 Stars

Synopsis:

There are two types of people the people who are rich, and the people who are poor and sell to the rich. Caymen has always believed the rich to be arrogant and cocky, until one day she meets Xander Spence. A rich boy who she is falling for. Caymen works at her mom's doll store in town. Cayman only really know one person from the "rich world", Mrs. Dalton. A sweet older lady who visits the store often. One day Mrs. Dalton sent Xander, who is her grandson, to go pick up a doll from the store. Caymen happens to be working at the hour and meets Xander.  She has to admit her first impression of him wasn't good, but it might grow to be. Xander brings Caymen a once sipped hot cocoa almost everyday from a shop everyone loves in town. But there can only be one thing that could make this whole thing a lot more complicated. Caymen's best friend, Skye, is dating a boy from a band, they want to hook Caymen up with the lead singer from the band. Caymen hasn't really told them about Xander yet, so they think there doing her a favor. When Caymen meets Mason, he is quite what she expected. He has tattoos, and if I recall correctly a lip ring, but his voice is heaven. Caymen is already falling for Xander.... hard. But Xander is from the "rich world", and what shot does she have with him. She starts hanging out with both guys. Going on career days with Xander, and spending time with Mason at his concerts.  Caymen and her mom are super close and have never kept a secert from each other as far as she knows. But Caymen still hasn't told her mom about Xander. She knows she spending time with Mason, but not Xander. Xander is rich, and her mom has something against them. Xander wanrs Caymen to tell her mom, but she knows she can't. Caymen might be keeping a secert from her mom, but what she doesn't know is her mom is keeping secerts from her too. Some new news about Xander could break the two apart or bring them closer together, as long as the truth is revealed. And Mason? Well his whole status rides on the relationship between Xander and Caymen. 

My Review:

There are no words to describe how amazing this book is. The author, Kasie West, did a phenomenal job of including lots of romance, action, suspense, and did I mention romance? I don't give out 5 star ratings easily, but this book totally deserved it. It is my all time favorite Kasie West book! Throughout the book you really got to connect with Caymens mom, and other family, who are very close, but many secrets could tear them apart. You were able hear Caymen’s thoughts, and see her actions, and you’ll fall in love with her, and of course on of the boys. This isn't nessicarly your classic fairytale, okay well, it kinda is, but with a few plot twists along the way. The feels of this book..... Ahh! Sometimes you want to jump for joy, and sometimes you want to scream. I don't know how Kasie West does it. This book is SUPER Cute, and I'm so glad I pulled this book off the shelf. I promise if you love romance books the slightest bit, you'll love this book. Promise. Please go and read this book right now!

“I turn my head so that he doesn’t see me smile and secretly curse him for making me feel special.” - The Distance Between Us

If you like this book, you might try…

• On The Fence- Kasie West
• The Selection- Kiera Cass
• Open Road Summer- Emery Lord