Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Book One to the The Infernal Devices Trilogy

Cover rating: 5 out of 5

Writing style: 5 out of 5

Story: 5 out of 5

Overall: 5 out of 5

    I already made a series review about this so I guess I don't need to explain much further? I think I'm just going to give you a synopsis about it and then go straight ahead to the spoiler-y part of the review. If you want to check out the series review: The Infernal Devices Trilogy x Series Review Hope you'd check it out! To be honest I was going to just make one review for the whole thing but as I went along I found myself writing a review for each of the books so I decided to just make separate reviews for each! The trilogy is so great, I definitely recommend it to all (though I'm not sure if its for everyone, nonetheless, I liked it very much that's why I want you to read it~). 

    I'm going to divide the reviews in two parts, one for battle scenes and one for love scenes just because it feels like it's supposed to be that way. There's a whole different story between the two. Try this, if you've read the whole series you can totally tell the story of love triangle without saying much from the thing with the Infernal Devices. Right??? Or it's just me? Anyway, I hope that this would work because I have no idea how to review the books, seriously! There are a lot of things that I want to talk about and share with you guys including all the feel but I literally have no idea how to do so but I'll try since I want you to know what I felt and then maybe you could relate to be somehow. 

(I'm also going to feature some of sheehanmebaby's works! They are so pretty!)

SYNOPSIS (Clockwork Angel):

  This book is basically about a girl who don't know who she is, what she is and it seems like everything she believed in is a lie. The series will unravel her identity and her powers. The protagonist, Tessa Gray moved to London to live with her brother. She was supposed to meet her brother but two women came to meet her instead and told her that they're there to fetch her as her brother, Nate, asked them to. Her life started to change when she entered the carriage with the two women. She'll discover the Shadow World. She'll discover that the world she lived in before is much different from what she can see now. The antagonist of the story-- the Magister-- wants her because of what she can do so the Shadowhunters of the London Institute decided to protect her because if the Magister gets a hold of her, that would cause a huge chaos.

{ With spoilers }

   Oh this book. I don't even know how to start talking about it. I felt a lot of things okay, but mostly from shock and hatred toward Will (don't worry I love him). I just hate some things that Cassandra Clare made me feel. And I felt this feeling in TMI, too! For a moment Will and Tessa are okay and sweet and stuff then the next moment they'll hate each other. I just don't get it okay! It's like Clace all over again. Despite that, I also felt so surprised in every revelation that were in this book. There's just too much to handle! Knowing who the Magister is, Tessa's brother, and everything in the London Institute. I liked this book a lot. I think that Cassandra Clare did a great job in giving us an introduction to the series. It's not totally an introduction but I already had a vivid image of what the 18th century looks and feels like, and I loved that very much! The ambiance is so historical and beautiful. 

- Battle scenes:

• There are a lot of things that shocked the soul out of me when I read Clockwork Angel. There are a lot of plot twists in the book and I can't help but gasp every single time a revelation came up while reading the book. And out of all I think knowing who the Magister is shocked me the most. I feel so bad for de Quincey, haha he was caught in a set up. He was killed in the process! I couldn't blame the Shadowhunters for assuming that de Quincey is the Magister because who would have thought that it was Mortmain? He was a mundane for the Angel's sake. At first I thought he was just a Magister-wannabe. I have to say that his acting was good! To fool the entire clan of Shadowhunters? Well, that's something you can't do often. But de Quincey wasn't acting innocent at all so he looked he was really the mastermind behind the Pandemonium Club. And you know what's weird?????? In TMI there is also a club (like the place) called Pandemonium!!! Is it somewhat connected???

(Photo credits: sheehanmebaby.)

• That scene on de Quincey's party or whatnot; that probably was my favorite part! It had so much action in that scene! I liked the part where Will was like "I'm not a boy, I am a Nephilim" that was pretty rad!!!!! And then everything was in chaos all of a sudden! With the fire going on because of Henry's failed invention, Tessa going all over the place, and then Jem and then Charlotte with her whip and the Shadowhunters that attacked in!! Everything was so cool and intense, I definitely loved every single moment of it. But I wish they left that freaking Nate behind!! HE DOESN'T DESERVE TO BE SAVED OH THAT GUY I WANNA STRANGLE HIM. 
• I just can't believe that Nate!!! NATE OUT OF ALL THE PEOPLE would betray his own sister. I don't care about his family issues but what the heck? Who could do that to their sister? That's just freaking sick. He knows the plans of Mortimain and he still wants to give his sister to the Magister? Okay, that is hella insane. I just can't believe it. After everything the Shadowhunters did for him. They took care of him to his best condition, and this is what he'll repay them? I can't even.
• And by the Angel, the part wherein Jem and Tessa were attacked by the clockwork creatures. That was hella scary. If I were them I'd probably faint halfway from all the running. And I have to say that Mortmain is pretty smart. That ambush that he planned to the London Institute, I was so freaking nervous I don't even know what to do. It's like I badly want to insert myself in the book hoping that I may give a hand to Tessa and the people there. Okay, I seriously don't know how to talk about this because there are three things that are going on. And Cassandra Clare, oh you genius, you! She did a great job at explaining everything that's happening and that is a tough job. She didn't exactly gave a narration for the attack of the Shadowhunters to de Quincey and I think that's okay because it's completely unnecessary. Okay so I'm going to try to tell you my insights about the scene with the Dark Sisters and Mortmain's attack in the London Institute:
• At first I was so scared for Jem and Will because they are the only two who went to the Dark Sister! I can't say that they are stupid because there's nothing to call on to and Mortmain is smart, I'd have to give him credit for that. He really lured Jem and Will to the Dark Sisters so he can have Tessa for himself. He knows that with Jem and Will there with Tessa he has no chance of standing up to them. So when the duo left the Institute DRAMATICALLY, my heart thumped so loud when the knob turned. I AM SO FREAKING SCARED OKAY. No one was in the Institute except Tessa, Nate, the servants and that good-for-nothing Jessamine (I started to hate her I thought that she'd develop into a cool and kick-ass character like Isabelle but NO, sighs, where's the character development on her I barely seen anything!). I knew that  no one can open the Institute doors without Shadowhunter blood before I even read the series, so I stopped reading the book for a moment. I thought "How could've Mortmain opened the doors? He's just a mundane! How can he have a Shadowhunter's b. . . . oh. . . JEM!!!" And with that everything fell right into place, and in that second, I knew that they're doomed. No one  is trained there. And maybe there's a Shadowhunter in the house but Jessamine sucks. God, I hate that girl. I literally panicked. When Jem and Will realized what's going on, they also panicked, they are so damn cute omg omg! Their thought synchronized immediately "Tessa." THAT WAS SO SWEET YOU GUYS! ♥

(Photo credits: sheehanmebaby.)

So now that the both party knows what's going on, I'm literally screaming "JEM AND WILL PLEASE RUN FASTER OMG OMG OMG OMG" I thought that Will would somehow save Tessa but when he got there she was already dead. You have no idea how my heart leaped out of my chest but of course I knew that she won't die, she's the main character for Angel's sake! I was just wondering "Maybe that's one of her powers? She can regenerate or something..?" I'm crying for Will, when he knelt by her side and hugged her "dead" body, he was so lost and so sad.. For the first time, I found Will vulnerable. That was incredibly sweet. I can't even. And then he felt Tessa's heartbeat he instantly lit up, omg, that was such a beautiful scene. *sighs* They are the sweetest! But I hated the fact that he pushed her away, again. (even though I know why, before I hated Will for always leaving Tessa hanging but now that I already knew why, it kills me *crieeeeees!!!*

• I have to give credit to Tessa for her Boadicea moment. I'm so proud of you!!! Me and Will are proud~ I thought that she wouldn't do something spectacular or memorable in this book but this is beyond amazing. How could she have thought of that? And how can Mortmain never saw her Change? Nevertheless, I liked this part a lot, I think I saw a little character development here!
• I am still wondering what she might be? Mortmain said that she's a warlock? I mean he kinda said that, right? And Magnus also told her that she's a warlock.... So maybe she is a warlock! BUT I'm wishing that she's part Shadowhunter.

- Love scenes:

  I have no idea who Will and Jem was at first, I swear. All I know is that Tessa loves Will, and Jem is just a guy that I'd hate but I LOVED THEM BOTH. I think that I love them at the same level. I don't think that I've ever experienced that. I mean, in the Shatter Me series I both liked Adam and Warner but I know that I love Warner more! However, in this series, my heart literally don't know who to choose. Despite the fact that I've already finished the trilogy, I'm going to try to tell you what I really felt when I've read Clockwork Angel! I'm going to pretend that I haven't finished it yet haha

Will:

• I hated Will's attitude towards Tessa because it's pretty obvious that Tessa likes him! And he just kept on pushing her away, and I hated that. I was wishing that Tessa would wake up from her stupidity and see that Jem is there, loving her and showing her how important she was. I know that Will also loves Tessa, it is so freaking visible, I can see it! But that's what I don't get about him, why does he kept on telling her to go away when all he really wanted was for her to stay? 
• Remember that time in the attic where Tessa had her first kiss with Will and then the guy was like "Tess, come over here and sit by me." when he said that I was incredibly happy, I thought that WIll would finally tell her that he loves her! Everything was going to well, my heart was fluttering, my stomach was filled with butterflies. And then Will also said "Tessa. What do you want from me?" OKAY THAT WAS FREAKING SWEET YOU GUYS! For a moment they were kissing and I was so so so happy because I like Will, I think he deserves someone like Tessa, and then the next second was like "Tessa get the f out here, leave me alone, just go out!" AND I WANNA STRANGLE THE LIFE OUT OF WILL. By the Angel!!! What is wrong with that guy? He obviously LOVE her! After that, I felt sad for Tessa because that was her first kiss and it was with a jerk like Will. (I'm sorry Will, I love you *cries* I know why you did that sorry if I'm saying this to you but I love you okay?) 
• Another I-don't-like-you-Tessa-stay-away-from-me-moment of William Herondale: When they were at the rooftop and I seriously had my hopes up this time after what happened in the Sanctuary, I thought his walls really came down for Tessa. I thought that he'd stop being so cold to her. BUT NO. Will was like "So you like me, huh? Okay, so we'll use your bedroom because Jem usually goes to my room so maybe we can have our you-know-what sessions in your room. It's good to know that you're an infertile warlock so I can't get you pregnant, so we can't have babies because warlocks can't have children, HA HA HA. So it's settled then? Okay, now go away" I. JUST. WANT. TO. STAB. WILL. OH MY GOD THE GUTS OF THAT GUY!!!  Ugh (but of course I love Will)
• I thought that maybe there's a reason why Will kept on pushing Tessa away? Maybe it's because of Jem. They're best friends and I think Will noticed Jem's feelings for Tessa? When I've read the Prologue for Clockwork Prince (since it's included in the book!) I saw that Will is trying to find a love potion, not really love potion it's like an "unlove" potion. My emotions were all over the place. I realized, "OMG HE IS DOING THIS FOR JEM OMG WILL I LOVE YOU." I thought that he really loves Jem that much that he's willing to forget his feelings for Tessa. 

Jem:

• Jem didn't show up when Tessa came to the Institute and I had an impression of him that he's a snob, serious or something. So we didn't have a good start. Tessa heard him playing his violin, at first I thought it was Will but it was Jem (finally, I thought!). When I knew that Jem knows how to play the violin, he got my heart immediately. And the line that always killed me while reading the book (this line showed up a bunch of times throughout the series and I swear by the Angel that it will pierce your heart every time) "Will? Will, is that you?" Aww Jem and Will's bromance, I ship! //I'm rereading this scene right now and I'm smiling like a crazy girl, this scene is so cute aaaah Jessa!!!!// Their first meeting totally changed my impression of Jem which made the struggles of my heart start.

(Photo credits: sheehanmebaby.)

• And then that scene on the Blackfriars Bridge ♥  That was beautiful omg. Jem, you are so sweet and kind. I want to go there, too with you. I love how Jem appreciates the little things in life. And I swear that I loved that moment. I got to know Jem better and I loved every single moment of it. 
• When I knew that Jem had an illness, I was so eager to know what it is but I don't want to spoil myself. I think that is probably one of the reasons why I barely put the book down that day. So when I already knew what his illness was. . . I seriously cried, and it's not the loud cry, there are too many emotions inside me that tears just poured out of my eyes slowly and continuously. I can't believe it. His illness is so complex. It nearly killed me while he was talking about it with Tessa. I felt that in that moment, my love for Jem increased sky high. I don't want to be sad for Jem because I can see that he's trying his best to look okay but that's what hurts me. He's not okay and he pretends to be. My heart sunk when I knew that the thing that keeps him alive is also the one that's killing him. Oh Jem... I love you. *cries slowly* Knowing what illness he'd been suffering from since he was 11 years old was just too much, I badly want to find the cure. Jem doesn't deserve to have something like that, he is so kind, he's like an Angel. 
• And omg that night when Jem and Will went to attack the Dark Sisters and then OMG OMG OMG THAT PART WAS JUST SO SWEET AND HEART-BREAKING AS WELL! When Tessa lifted her hands but then hesitated because she shouldn't say good bye to Shadowhunters when they're off to battle and then it looks like the two guys stiffened, not sure about what to do and then OUR JEM ♥ He went to Tessa and said "Mizpah" and kissed her freaking hand. That was freaking adorable but my heart broke for Will *CRIES* Poor Will!!

   So yeah, I think it's pretty obvious that I liked Clockwork Angel so much. Aaaaah~

The Infernal Devices Series by Cassandra Clare

The Infernal Devices Trilogy by Cassandra Clare

Series review // Prequel to The Mortal Instruments Series

Cover rating: 5 out of 5

Writing style: 5 out of 5

Story: 5 out of 5

Overall: 5 out of 5

    I'm still in the process of fixing myself and sinking everything in my mind. This trilogy literally ruined my life in good way (haha is there something like that?) but seriously it is such a great read that it affected me greatly. I had mental and emotional breakdowns here and there while reading the books. I marathon-ed this series in a week, and I can say that it's the best week of my summer. I'm not overstating my experience because I really really did enjoy reading this trilogy. I was freaking out on twitter, tumblr and here in my house because of all the happenings and plot twists. I can say that this series is a literal roller coaster ride of emotions. You'll find yourself crying, laughing and going crazy, I swear, I'm not joking! There came a point on that week when I've read this series that I was so depressed that I literally didn't do anything normal in a day. I stopped reading and just stared at the ceiling while tears stream on my face for the whole day. TID has the most complicated and heartbreaking love triangle. This quote from the book pretty much sums up the trilogy, I swear!

"How could three people who cared for one another so much cause one another so much pain?"

  The love triangle is just too much. I found myself caught up in the middle of it. I'm like "Oh Jem.. please don't be sad" or "Oh, by the Angel... Will, I'm so sorry....". It's like a battle of happiness and sadness. I'm both Jessa and Wessa shipper so I can't really make up my mind whether I should be sad or happy in a situation. For example, Tessa will become sweet to Will, I'll feel happy for Will but feel sad for Jem. I swear that you'll end up fighting with yourself. Okay so right now the emotions I felt are drowning me and crashing me in like waves. Ugh, guys, it is such a great series!!!! Cassandra Clare, you are such a great author. I love you so much but at the same time I hate you. Haha. How can you write books that can make a huge impact on your readers? You're my favorite author! I seriously idolize you. But you don't have to ruin my life. *cries blood* Anyway, all I'm saying is that TID is the best thing ever. I am lost for words on how to tell you how much I loved it. I think that if I'm going to reread this series, my emotions will always be the same despite the fact that I already knew what will happen; my heart will always be torn in half.

SYNOPSIS (Clockwork Angel):

  This book is basically about a girl who don't know who she is, what she is and it seems like everything she believed in is a lie. The series will unravel her identity and her powers. The protagonist, Tessa Gray moved to London to live with her brother. She was supposed to meet her brother but two women came to meet her instead and told her that they're there to fetch her as her brother, Nate, asked them to. Her life started to change when she entered the carriage with the two women. She'll discover the Shadow World. She'll discover that the world she lived in before is much different from what she can see now. The antagonist of the story-- the Magister-- wants her because of what she can do so the Shadowhunters of the London Institute decided to protect her because if the Magister gets a hold of her, that would cause a huge chaos.

  So yeah, that's the main story of the series, I guess? I don't want to say too much because when I've read the first book I had no idea what's it about but that made everything a fun experience! It is filled with mystery because Tessa has no idea of what she can do and what she is like if she's a Shadowhunter or a Downworlder. I think that the romance stands out more compared to The Mortal Instruments. The love triangle is a part of the story, it is somewhat focused to it. Because in TMI Jace and Clary's relationship isn't really the "main thing" but in TID the love story of Jem, Will, and Tessa is focused. I mean that's what I think. The book is also about who will Tessa choose between Will and Jem? Will is arrogant and the bad-boy kind -of-guy, Jem, however, is of course the opposite of Will. But you'll love both of them! And oh! The books take place in the 18th century! 

RECOMMENDATION:

  I loved this series so damn much, I highly recommend it! I swear that you won't regret reading the trilogy. If you liked The Mortal Instruments then you should definitely try reading this series because it's the prequel to TMI, it's like the ancestors of our main characters in TMI! The story takes place in the 18th century so you'll definitely love the vintage feels to it, the beautiful dresses and the gentlemen. The men back then are to die for! They really treat women with respect and that is one of the things I liked from the books. TID is a ticket to time travel back to the past where the Shadowhunters wear gowns and coats. Aaaah it is such a great book!!! I don't know if I've already convinced you to pick the book up but I wish I did because IT IS EPIC! I swear by the Angel that you won't regret opening the book. You won't even put it down! 

  

  As I've said this is the prequel to TMI so you'll obviously get to know more about the Shadow World and then there are also things that will fall into place. You'll find yourself realizing things that are connected to TMI. Cassandra Clare is a genius I swear. She weaved the series through as if weaving is her job not a writer hahaha but aaaah it's so mind blowing! I LOVE THIS TRILOGY SO SO MUCH. YOU GUYS HAVE NO IDEA. Please read it!!!

SERIES REVIEW: 

{ Without Spoilers & What to expect while reading the series // read this part if you want to have an idea what the books are about, I won't spoil you, trust me!}

• The love triangle is phenomenal! I don't know how many times I'm going to say this but your heart will literally be torn into two; and these two pieces will fight each other. Jem and Will are both perfect, I'm sure you'll love them both-- especially when you got to know them better! Jem is so sweet and such a gentleman. He is so fragile and aaah~ He also plays the violin! If you like sweet, gentle and delicate guys, you'll surely love Jem! I think Will is like Jem but with a kick. Will is sarcastic, funny, sweet, adorable and arrogant. Haha, but if you got to know him better and his love for Tessa, your heart will melt like an ice cream on a summer day. Jem and Will love Tessa so much, its crazy! Their love for her is beyond fathomable. They're willing to sacrifice everything for her. AND OH, I forgot to tell you guys, Jem and Will are best friends (like brothers, even!) and they also love each other so much. Hahaha I swear that they literally love each other like they both love Tessa which breaks my heart into pieces. I think I also ship Jem and Will together, hahaha. They're parabatai! Oh god, the love triangle is too much, okaaaaaaay. I hope you won't have breakdowns like I did.
• The plot twists will literally blow your mind into pieces. There are a lot of things that I didn't saw coming. I WAS SO SHOCKED THAT I FELT LIKE MY SOUL LEFT ME. I'm not kidding! The plot twists are epic. This is also one of the million things that I loved about this book. Cassandra Clare is an author that I absolutely look up to. She can make things so twisted that you, yourself is tied in between the knots of the story. 
• The mysteries in the books are definitely mind-boggling. There are a lot of questions that will occupy your mind while reading the book like: "What is Tessa? Is she a Shadowhunter? What is she?" "Why is the Magister so obsessed with Tessa? What does she posses that interests the Magister so much?" "Is it possible to choose between Jem and Will? How can Tessa choose between the two of them? Oh my god." "What is going to happen?! AAAH!" Those aren't just the questions you'll ask yourself, there's a ton of questions that will make you crazy enough to fly through the series. 
• The connections with The Mortal Instruments series. There are a lot of things that were passed through the generations. Like Isabelle's whip, the portal, the necklace Isabelle has-- the little things! There are also characters in the series that will make you rip your hair out of their roots haha. But seriously! While reading the book my jaw will always drop open. Cassandra Clare really did a great job in making a bridge from TID to TMI!
• The humor! There are a lot of scenes that got me laughing hysterically. Hahaha, everyone is so funny in this book, really!!! Especially Will! I have a crap ton of fave funny scenes in this series. I can't believe that they can actually joke around with the things going on. Aaaaaah, the books are so perfect in every way and little ways. 
• And lastly, I'd like to warn you that you'd feel a lot of things that your heart will reach the point where it can't take any emotions anymore. I had that time when I was reading the epilogue, my heart hurts so bad and so, I closed Clockwork Princess and hugged it and just cried for a matter of 15 minutes. I have a weak heart for books like these, I can't even believe I survived reading a book filled with waves of emotions and I am out of breathe because I'm drowned in the sea of my own tears. To be honest, the memories of me reading the trilogy is still fresh. My chest still hurts whenever I think about the turn of events. I mean, it was a good ending and all, I'm pretty sure everyone wouldn't hate the ending. I didn't hate the ending but a huge part of me is still holding on to it and the story, itself. I just don't want the series to end. *cries* I don't want it to end like that. I don't even want it to end. If I were to choose what I enjoyed more between the two series of the Shadowhunter books, I'd choose The Infernal Devices and kudos to TID because I love TMI so much. I cannot deny the fact that reading this trilogy is the best thing I've ever done in my life.

Sooo, I was supposed to make a series review but I ended up talking about each books instead. I realized that the post became so long that I decided to just make a separate reviews and book talks for Clockwork Angel, Clockwork Prince, and Clockwork Princess. I just loved the books so much  I can't help myself. I'm sorryyy!! But I'll post the reviews this month! :-) Hope you liked this series review + I hope that I encouraged you to read it, too!

The Booket list x 2014

   You guys have no idea how pissed off I am right now. I'm writing this post like half an hour ago and things are going so well! The post was already long and I'm actually halfway to finishing it. I don't even know if I'm in the mood to blog about this right now but I have to force myself to do so because I am so excited to post this since yesterday. *sighs* Now I have to redo it all over again. Anyway, if you're wondering who's the girl on the photo (if you're not then why aren't you? *cries* haha) it's actually Tessa Gray! You know how I love The Infernal Devices and I just have to feature her on my blog~ 

  This post is about the books that I'm going to buy this year, or the books that I'll only buy for this year. Yup, I'm going to limit my book haul this year just because I was so impulsive last (academic) year. I honestly need to save money because my bank is almost close to being 00000.00, haha seriously though. I NEED TO SAVE. 5SOS is rumored to have a concert here this December and I need money to go there. I told mom about it and I'm crossing my fingers that she'll shoulder the ticket! Here are the reasons why I'm limiting the books that I'm going to buy this year:

1. For me to see 5SOS: or just hear them because I don't have the luxury to purchase an expensive ticket (I just don't think that it's wise to splurge your money on one night)
2. For personal uses: I badly need to save just because I want to go out every week, by myself to read. Now that my mom is KINDA allowing me to go out with our car + I'm going to get my license this summer, I'm thinking that maybe this year is the chance for me to go to Starbucks or maybe Serenitea or McDo just to read a book! I've been wanting to do that for the very long time.
3. For hitting the theaters: As you all now there are a lot of book-to-movie adaptations that will hit the cinemas this year and I need the money to watch them ASAP. No one will go with me to watch a movie because I'm not planning on getting involved with any kind of relationship this year that's why I'm going solo to watch my fave books on the big screen. I am a loner so I'm happy to watch them all by myself, honest!
4. For my savings: Like what I've said earlier, I need to deposit cash in my bank weekly, and for this (academic) year, I'm going to do that. I swear on the Angel that I will. I've been impractical and I hate myself for that so yeah. I'm going to set things right again.

  So yeah, those are basically the reasons why I created this list. My money mostly goes straight to the bookstore; so choosing the books that I only want to buy is smart. Right? I am not confident about me controlling myself but I'm going to try at least!

Books by Cassandra Clare:

  If you've been a reader of this blog for a long time, you'll probably know that Cassandra Clare is my top favorite author. I love her writing style, her books, and everything about her! I have not ragrets (haha no ragrets ok) that I've spent every single dime on every book that she published! I love her and I'm going to keep on supporting her, no matter how expensive her books are, hahaha~ 

• City of Heavenly Fire // Release date: May 27, 2014

I'm not entirely sure if I'm going to have my hands on this book on the release date since I'm totally broke right now. However, I'm going to annoy my mom until she buys me this book. But once I bought this already, I don't think that I'm going to be able to read it immediately. I mean, you know me right! I can't just finish the series I loved for more than 2 years now! I just can't! I think I'm going to read this when TDA's first book is released next year, haha. I'm super cereal, though.

• The Shadowhunters Codex // Released

This book is only available in hardbound, meeeeeeh. It is so expensive, I mean I could buy to books with just by buying this but I HAVE TO. I badly need this in my life. My school's bookstore actually have this and every time I stop by the bookstore my heart just jumps right out of my chest as if telling me: "MEG WHY ARE YOU WALKING AWAY FROM THIS BOOK?" It's so freaking hard but I'm going to buy this. Maybe this July?

• The Bane Chronicles // Release date: November 2014

Even though I am not a huge fan of Magnus (but of course I like him don't get me wrong!), I am seriously intrigued by this book. Magnus have been a part of every Cassandra Clare's books/series so I feel like reading this eBook novella bind-up of his life will make me understand the Shadow World in its depths. 

Last book installments to my fave series:

  I just can't believe that time passed by so quickly. It feels like it was just the year that I started reading the first book of these series and I'm just waiting for the books to be released, now here I am at the end of the journey of my favorite characters. My mind can't honestly sink in that thought. I am of course having mixed emotions when reading the last books because a part of me badly wants to know the what will happen in the end and a part of me cries because it is going to end. A lot of book series ended this year and that's just too much. But I'm going to try to be happy about it.

• Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins // Release date: August 14, 2014

I haven't bought and read Lola and the Boy Next Door yet so I'm going to buy it before August. Anna and the French Kiss is one of my favorite contemporary novels and I highly recommend it. It's a fun, cute and quick read! I badly need a sweet and happy reads because my booksheld/book tower is loaded with fantasy/dystopian novels. 

• The One by Kiera Cass // Release date: May 6, 2014

I obviously won't be able to buy the book yet this May because it's summer. Oh my god, I need a summer job! Hahaha. I'm surely going to buy it on the third week of June though. I want to buy it on the second week of June but that's the week of my friend, Ann's birthday so I need to buy something for her. I am, however, excited to grab a copy of this book. Aaaah~ (I'm still annoyed at America, Maxon and Aspen-- in everyone-- just sayin')

• The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan // Release Date: October 7, 2014

The last book to Rick Riordan's books!!! NO I JUST CAN'T. Have you heard any rumors about him releasing another mythology series or something? Because I have no idea. I wish he'd start on writing another book and release it next year! I won't survive 2015 if he won't. *cries* I am so excited for TBoO aaaah!!! (why isn't RR released the cover yet????)

Books that I really want to have!

These are the books that I've been meaning to have for the longest time, except for To All the Boys I've Loved Before because it was just released a few days ago but I really want to have it soon! I wish that my dad would come home this summer because if he will then I'd be able to buy these books ASAP. I'm still crossing my fingers. We're not yet sure if he's going to spend the summer here that's why we can't plan any outings or whatnot. I just wish that he will 'cause I miss him and it's been a year now. Anyway, I'm going to buy these books on the months that are idle-- when there's no book releases or book-to-movie adaptations hitting the cinemas! The books are in order of what will I buy first soo yep:

• To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han 

I want to have this because booktubers have been raving about it nonstop, especially PeruseProject and I love her! I want to read this because of her~ Aaaaah, I can't believe I'm going to wait for 3 months just to buy this *cries* but it's worth the wait!

• Mara Dyer Series by Michelle Hodkin 

I've been choosing between this series and TID before. And I didn't regret buying TID first! I loved the series to death!!! Anywaaaaay, so I'm probably going to read this book once I've acquired all of them. I just don't want to be "cliff-hanged/hung" so I'm avoiding that situation as much as possible. I feel like I'm going to read the series by the end of the year *CRIES!!*

• Every day by David Levithan 

I badly want to read this aaaaah. I have to! I've been hearing nothing but good things about it so of course I need to read this! 

Completing the series (optional though):

So I have the first books to these series so I figured out that IF I liked the books I'm going to continue on buying the whole series~ I'm not going to talk about these books though 'cause I have no idea what are they about, I just want to buy all the books in the series. I'm sure that I'm going to like The Warrior Heir series (Idk what's the name of the series hehe sorry) since PeruseProject really liked it! I have mixed feelings about Gone and Beautiful Creatures 'cause booktubers kinda hated them? I'm not sure but I'll try to read these over the summer.

Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi

Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi

Last book to the Shatter Me Trilogy

Cover rating: 5 out of 5

Writing style: 5 out of 5

Story: 5 out of 5

Overall: 5 out of 5

   

   Talking about Ignite Me tears my heart into two because I loved this series so much that I don't want it to end. It is the last book in the trilogy and I can't help but feel so depressed about it. I've been dreaded to read this book for the longest time and I only got to finish it last March, I think? I didn't want to make a book review about this for it kills me a little inside and I'm afraid that I might now say things that I want to say. A part of me already died when I've finished reading the book. I honestly enjoyed reading this book. I've reread Unravel Me before digging into this one; I already forgot what happened and I'm happy that I did reread the second book because it gave me a little time to prepare myself emotionally and mentally that I am, indeed, going to put an end to the series. Writing this book pains me a lot but Tahereh Mafi's books should be praised a lot. 

  I've read this book in 5 hours! After staying up the night before to finish Unravel Me, I finally managed to read this. I was planning to start on reading Ignite Me after reading the second book but it was already 4am so as a human being I forced myself to sleep because I need that-- not more than I need Ignite Me, though. I couldn't put the book down, literally. I was reading on my bed I'm like rolling on it because of the giddiness I feel inside. Tahereh Mafi didn't disappoint her readers and I really love her for that. She concluded the trilogy very well and I couldn't as for a better ending but an epilogue wouldn't hurt! I found myself crying many times not because I am sad but because I am extremely happy that the only way to let it out is through crying. I am so satisfied with the ending, the series of events and the battle scenes. It is beyond amazing! I was honestly torn between Adam and Warner. I didn't read Fracture Me first because I know that I'm going to need something to read after finishing Ignite Me and when I read Adam's POV the other day, I can't help but get so pissed off about it. I'm not going to say much because I'm going to leave that for you to judge.

SYNOPSIS (Shatter Me):

  So Shatter Me is about Juliette who've been imprisoned for 264 days. She have been sentenced to be locked to prison because of her power. Her power that is completely lethal that just a touch of her fingertip could kill you in a minute. She haven't touched, talked or seen a human being for almost a year until someone entered her cell. And that's where the story begins. Ever since Adam stepped into her, every thing changed. She'll get to know more about her power and learn how to open her heart for someone. 

RECOMMENDATION:

  I highly recommend this series to the people who likes Dystopian novels. There is a handful of plot twists in this book that will literally blow your mind. Tahereh Mafi is a great writer her writing style is phenomenal. She know how to manipulate your brain into believing things that you shouldn't. Anyone would like this book and I'm not lying because anyone would really love this. I was scared to read Shatter Me before because it has a lot of bad reviews but as you move on to reading the books you'll find yourself being attached to the world of Juliette. If you like X-Men (really!), or maybe you're into people with awesome and kick-ass super powers then you should definitely try this trilogy! The love triangle will tear your heart into two. I sometimes find myself crying between the chapters, crying my heart out for the guy or the other. I am a HUGE FAN of love triangles and this is probably one of the best triangle, yet. 

REVIEW ABOUT IGNITE ME: 

{ Without Spoilers // but if you haven't read the Unravel Me then please don't continue }

• In Ignite Me, you'll basically see how Juliette develops as a kick-ass protagonist. I've always pictured her to be this way and I can't help but squeal every time she does something that surprises me. She becomes the character that can lead people, fight for herself and all of her fears are all gone. The line "Fear will learn to fear me." is pretty much the summary of the whole book. On the first book she's really scared about everything and can't stand up for herself and finally in this book she changed a whole lot, I am so proud for Juliette. The way Tahereh Mafi showed us that Juliette really stopped being pessimistic about everything is clearly visible and obvious. Her thoughts flow as if nothing could ever stop her and Juliette doesn't strike-through her words anymore. I AM SO HAPPY FOR JULIETTE!
• Team Warner and Team Adam people will finally get their answers. To be honest, I don't know who to pick at first but as I got to know these guys, I've realized that my love for Warner ever since never faded and it will always overshadow Adam no matter what. Through Ignite Me, Juliette will finally shatter the walls that Warner created around him for 19 years, and I can't help but feel so ecstatic about it!!! Getting to know him is a huge privilege for me, aaaaah!
• My love for Kenji sprouted like crazy, I swear. And I think that you'd be, too! The way he supported Juliette throughout the book surprised me, I didn't realize that they will have that kind of relationship! I didn't see that one coming but of course, Tahereh Mafi always surprises her readers. I just want to point out that I love Kenji and Juliette's relationship so much!
• The battle scenes are really awesome, I swear that the action in this book cannot get more thrilling that it already was in the previous books. The main battle scene was so freaking epic, wow, okay, just wow! Juliette is so bad ass. I am again, proud of her. She really changed and I liked the changes. The way she handled Anderson is epic and rad! That's all that I can say. 
• I also loved the way Tahereh Mafi wrote this book. As I've said she really showed us how Juliette molded herself into a character that we've always expected her to be. The changes are so obvious, the way she speaks, thinks, acts and handles everything is calculated. Plus, Mafi's way of describing the scenes and events can be as vivid as an image. I can honestly visualize everything in my mind without a flaw. Everything is perfect. And of course, her metaphors never fail to amaze us. 

{ With Spoilers // but if you haven't read Ignite Me and Fracture Me then please don't continue }

• A part of me feels sad for Adam even though he pisses me off a lot. I came to this point where everything he does annoys the heck out of me. He acts really childish and the way he handled the break up is just too immature but I understand that he cares for Juliette. At first, when I haven't read Fracture Me, I cried for Adam's pain. I know that he feels so alone at the moment and losing Juliette would be too much for him to take. I felt that he felt betrayed by Juliette and I kinda hated Juliette for hating Adam because of course, I love him, too. But when I've read Fracture Me, I got to know Adam deeper and how much he didn't care for Juliette at all!!!! HE REALLY DIDN'T. I just can't believe him okay. I didn't realize that he never really loved Juliette. The way he thought about her, the way he, himself thinks Juliette is a monster makes me want to strangle him to death. I know that he's supposed to love James that much but how dare he leave Juliette like that? As if Juliette never really loved him? I'm happy that Juliette chose Warner. TEAM WARNER ALL THE WAY!!
• Oh Warner. How am I ever going to talk about you without my heart feeling like it wants to do cartwheels? I loved the way he supports her all throughout. I didn't realize that the reason why he was acting like that on the first book was because he really wants Juliette to see what she can do! I never appreciated everything he did until now. Oh, Warner, how I love you. All the realizations and revelations shocked the hell out of me and I fell in love with Warner even more. The way he cared for Juliette so much breaks my heart into tiny emotional pieces. He is so kind. He's like an angel in disguise. D'awww. I don't even know how to talk about Warner without saying that he's an angel or telling that I love him. I loved the ending, how they ended up together like that. Omg, that intense and intimate scene, their first night together makes me want to cry a pool of happiness.
• My breaks when Juliette and Warner were like in a lovers quarrel. How Warner ignores her makes me want to stab myself. I just want Warner to be happy and I know that restraining himself from Juliette kills him inside. I can feel it that's why I want them to stop ignoring each other already. Whenever they're in the room together makes me feel like I'm reading a contemporary novel or something. They are so cute!!! AAAAH~ 
• As I've said Kenji and Juliette's relationship is so cool! I never expected them to have that kind of deep relationship wherein they'd get to be best friends with each other. I thought Juliette finds Kenji annoying and vice versa but in this book I can't help but feel jealous over their closeness! And who would've thought that Juliette has a sense of humor? Hahaha, I adore the two! They're the perfect kind of best friends!
• The battle is cool!! Right? Everything that happened on that scene was so epic I cannot even. I can't believe that Juliette took Anderson down by herself!!! BY HERSELF. Though I've got to say that I'm kinda disappointed to know that Anderson doesn't have any "superpowers" because his children does have, Warner, Adam and James! But I'm satisfied with what happened. Juliette killed him!! AND SHE SHOT HIM TWICE AND SHE WAS LIKE: "I shot him in the forehead. Twice. Once for Adam. Once for Warner." And if that wasn't cool enough for you, I don't know what is. 
• After Juliette deals with Anderson and she went back to Sector #45 and she can't kind Warner, I started being nervous that I literally scanned the pages and looked for Warner's name. And when I did, relief took over my body and I became so happy that Ignite Me has a happy ending~
• The ending is the best and breath-taking. Omg ♥

Top 3 Favorite Parts:

1. OH MY GOD. Do you guys remember the scene wherein Adam told Juliette to leave his house, like he is so freaking mad at her that he wants to literally shove her out of his house and Juliette pressed the pager so many times and a few moments later Warner is already there so worried about Juliette. OH MY GOD YOU GUYS HAVE NO IDEA HOW I FLIPPED OUT! He was like "JULIETTE-- Juliette!! God-- are you okay? What happened? Are you all right?" and then he hugged her so tight!!! THAT FREAKING KILLS ME OKAY! WARNETTE (?) ALL THE WAY YOU GUYS! How can you not love their pairing?! How can you not ship them? Oh God, they are so freaking cute. And then Kenji was like "This is, by far, the craziest shit I have ever seen." Hahahahaha, that moment is so perfect, right? Don't you dare lie! Hahahaha omg my favorite scene, probably. 
2. I also liked this part wherein Juliette destroyed the weight and then Kenji and company said that she should do it again and Warner said "I'd really rather she didn't destroy all of my property." and they said that Warner can do that too and stuff and then Ian was like " \So the two of you, I mean, together-- you two could basically--" and then Warner cuts in and said "Take over the world?" Hahahaha that is so freaking adorable okay!!!! I literally cracked up while reading that!
3. And the sweet scenes of Warner and Juliette after they made love was so so so so so cute. They're perfect. Aaaah. I'm lost for words. I just love every moment that they're together. I love every scenes that Warner looks at Juliette as if Juliette is his life. I can't help but fall in love with Warner in every single page of this book. I love Warner, always.

Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

2nd book to the Shatter Me Series

Cover rating: 5 out of 5

Writing style: 5 out of 5

Story: 5 out of 5

Overall: 5 out of 5

   Hey guys! So I've been thinking a lot lately that maybe I should change the way I write my reviews because 1) I always write a long review that seems so boring 2) I want to be elaborate on making these reviews just because I want to give justice the the book 3) So that I can somewhat make sense when talking about the book. I know that I've written a lot of reviews and it's kinda late to change the way I blog.  Nonetheless, I'd still try and I hope you'll like it better now! 

  I've reread Unravel Me because I want to refresh the story in my head. I've waited for a year, a YEAR for Ignite Me which is the last book of the trilogy. So in a year of course I've already read a lot of books so yeah, I thought maybe rereading this book would help me a lot in reading Ignite Me and it did! I think that Tahereh Mafi will never fail to surprise me every time I'm going to reread her books. I don't know why but even though I know that this certain 'plot twist' will happen I will still end up freaking out. I'm not even joking. She has that special power and maybe Tahereh Mafi belongs to the Omega Point or something and she's hiding it from us, I'm pretty positive about that. Anyway, I enjoyed reading this book A LOT. I always find myself laughing at Kenji, LIKE SERIOUSLY, hahaha he's hilarious okay. He's probably my favorite character in the series. There's also parts in this book that makes me scream my lungs out. It is totally action-packed and not the kind of book that only focuses on the love story. You'll be aware that there's a lot of things going on despite the fact that those sweet and intimate moments are just around the corner or on every chapter of the book (CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO!!). P.S Please read the Destroy Me novella first before reading Unravel Me.

SYNOPSIS (Shatter Me):

  So Shatter Me is about Juliette who've been imprisoned for 264 days. She have been sentenced to be locked to prison because of her power. Her power that is completely lethal that just a touch of her fingertip could kill you in a minute. She haven't touched, talked or seen a human being for almost a year until someone entered her cell. And that's where the story begins. Ever since Adam stepped into her, every thing changed. She'll get to know more about her power and learn how to open her heart for someone. 

RECOMMENDATION:

  I highly recommend this series to the people who likes Dystopian novels. There is a handful of plot twists in this book that will literally blow your mind. Tahereh Mafi is a great writer her writing style is phenomenal. She know how to manipulate your brain into believing things that you shouldn't. Anyone would like this book and I'm not lying because anyone would really love this. I was scared to read Shatter Me before because it has a lot of bad reviews but as you move on to reading the books you'll find yourself being attached to the world of Juliette. If you like X-Men (really!), or maybe you're into people with awesome and kick-ass super powers then you should definitely try this trilogy! The love triangle will tear your heart into two. In Unravel Me, you'll be sorry for both of the guys who are in love with Juliette. I found myself crying between the chapters, crying my heart out for the guy or the other. I am a HUGE FAN of love triangles and this is probably one of the best triangle, yet. 

REVIEW ABOUT UNRAVEL ME:

{ Without Spoilers // but if you haven't read Shatter Me then please don't continue }

• Juliette really progressed as a protagonist in this book. And you'll really see the development and changes that she'll have throughout the book. The book basically started off as Juliette literally being a rock at Omega Point-- she's anti-social and always isolate herself from people-- but she'll grow into something more than that. Even though she haven't really improved into the epic character I've always wanted her to be but I can see her molding herself into that. And I loved it. 
• The battle scenes are so cool. It is so action-packed. You won't see a dull chapter in this book, I swear. Each page contains words that wouldn't let you put the book down. I've spent the whole day reading this and I literally stayed up until 4am just to finish the book. Every time Juliette plunges into battle she's so kick-ass and the people at Omega Point are really supportive to her. They are so kind and I really appreciate that~
• The relationship of Adam and Juliette gets more complicated. I sometimes find myself getting all depressed for Adam. I don't know how to talk about them without spoiling you guys so I'll stop. But you should expect to be sad for Adam, that's for sure. + You'll be surprised to know why Adam can touch Juliette.
• Warner!!! *freaks out a little or maybe a lot* I love you okay!! For all of the people who loves Warner. Get ready because you'll have a heart attack at Chapter Sixty-Two (oh hail the legendary chapter). To be honest, there are times wherein I'll read the book just for the sake of seeing Warner. Have you ever felt that before? I always miss Warner that's why I sometimes squeal every time I see his name! Team Warner 5ever! + You'll also be surprised to know why Warner can touch Juliette!!! *flips the table* 
• You'll meet a lot of characters at Omega Point which you'll surely love. I know that Kenji already showed up in Shatter Me as an annoying guy who crashed the peace at Adam's house but in Unravel Me you'll get to love him and laugh at his jokes. Plus, there are also some people that you'll meet and you'll definitely love. 

{ With Spoilers // but if you haven't read Unravel Me then please don't continue }

• Let me just start off by saying that I freaking love Warner!! I love him so much that I literally want to fold myself between the pages of the book and hoping that I'd get to put myself inside the world where Warner can be physically touched. He's an adorable creature, aaah! Oh my glob, I don't even know where to start! Talking about Warner makes my brain go all over the place, so now I'm obviously just blabbering. Anyway, here are my favorite parts with Warner in it:

1) I am looking forward to seeing Warner in this book that I just want to flip through the pages and stop whenever I see his name. I can't help but smile on his first appearance in this book (leaving aside the cctv cameras), wherein Juliette was in the "raid" mission and then she saw a dog go to Warner's side and she was so afraid for the dog because she thinks Warner would kill it but then Warner picked it up!!! THAT WAS JUST TOO MUCH! I've read this scene in Destroy Me but reading it on Juliette perspective I can't help but feel fluttery inside. Warner is an angel. 

2)  That part when Anderson told Juliette that he wants to kill her because Warner loves her, that part was just sick, okay. Anderson is crazy. Warner was so helpless that time, I found myself itching to hug him. When Anderson called Warner in to see Juliette. His eyes became the  perfect definition pain *dies a little inside*. The way Juliette described the way Warner looked at her was too much that I screamed because I literally felt what Warner felt through Juliette's description. You see how impossible that is but Warner made it possible? To say how much the person feels just by looking at them is so hard. Juliette said that "He's making no efforts to hide his emotions from me." And with that I felt tears streaming down on my face. I want to hug Warner so much it hurts. *cries*

3) I was so glad to know that Warner was held hostage at Omega Point, I want him to be with Juliette all the time that I wished Juliette would never leave his room. Every time they're together makes my heart happy, like literally. They exchanges stories, get to know each other, showing tattoos that makes me crazy *coughs* Warner *coughs* and just chilling out. Those part where they talk about themselves is probably the most normal thing that happened in the series. They're like a couple of teenagers hanging out, you know? 

4) OH MY GLOB @ CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO. You guys have no idea how their intimate scene made me go crazy that my parent's nearly thought that I am literally going crazy. Warner kissed her as if his life depends on it, as if he'd been waiting for this moment to happen for the longest time (and that's the truth). I was gasping for air while reading this chapter. Warner was like "I'm so-- I'm so desperately in love with you--" IN A FREAKING SHAKY WHISPER. YOU GUYS! How can I contain the feels?! I was so happy with the way things are going, I was so happy until Juliette said "Adam" when Warner asked her to call his name, Aaron!!! YOU JULIETTE YOU STUPID STUPID UGH, why do you have to ruin the amazing, wonderful moment?! I hate you!  When someone tells you to say their name, you have to freaking say it, okay?!

 5) Warner is an angel, and I'm not going to get tired of saying this because he is. I want to die when he was being so desperate in saving Juliette! When he saw that Anderson shot her he immediately ran to her side and cried and cried and when he pulled himself together he literally freaked out and BEGGED!!! HE BEGGED!!! He begged for the girls to save Juliette using his powers and I AM DYING. I love Warner so so so so much. *cries*

•  Let's talk about Adam next. I don't know how to feel sad for him right now because I've already read Ignite Me and Destroy Me, but I'll try to recall what I felt for him. I honestly felt sad for this guy. I really did. He was so desperate to have Juliette back. I talked to Juliette (I talked to a book, that's completely normal, okay?) and yelled at her "Why can't you just tell Adam you love him and get back with him!!!" It's pretty obvious that Juliette still loves him despite their break-up, right? I don't understand why she has to push him away. (but of course I'm glad she pushed him away *evil laughs*)
• Anderson is sick. I don't know how he had an angel for a child when he's Satan himself.  He tried to kill Juliette two freaking times! He deserves to die. I wish Juliette shot him on their first meeting but I know that would be absolutely idiotic. I'm glad that Kenji stopped her. If I were Juliette I would've done the same thing. I would've just killed Anderson right away not thinking about the consequences. But anyway, I just want to point out he Anderson is the sickest man alive.
• I was so mind blown when Adam said that Anderson is his dad!! The first thing that came to my mind when he said that is: "If Anderson is his dad then Warner is his............ brother?" and I was like: "Okay if that is not messed up I don't know what is." I was so shocked okay! I didn't see that one coming. I pitied Juliette in that case even more because she loves two guys that are related by blood, but a part of me laughed at the thought. 
• When I also knew what Adam's power is I died inside. He's at his weakest when he's with Juliette and I can't help but feel sad for the guy. He loves her so much, that he was desperate in telling her that he'll practice how to handle his powers just to be with her. I want to hug him and give my shoulders for him to cry on. However, Warner's on the other hand is like a jackpot to him. I think he has the coolest powers out of all the people in Omega Point. I know that Kenji's power is cool but Warner can get his powers, too. HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE WARNER? And I was so happy to know that he feels so happy whenever he touches Juliette. I can't help but smile knowing that he feels that way. Thank you Tahereh Mafi for loving Warner. 
• I liked this book a lot because Juliette became stronger and her thoughts became stronger as well. She faces the battles like she's the owns it! She was scared at first when she was going to see Anderson but on their second meeting she was so determined to kill him and I was like "You go, girl!". I loved the way she developed as the character that I've always wanted her to be. I can't wait to see how she'll improve on the next book!

Into the Still Blue by Veronica Rossi

Into the Still Blue by Veronica Rossi

Last book in the Under the Never Sky Trilogy

Cover rating: 4.5 out of 5

Writing style: 4 out of 5

Story: 4.5 out of 5

Overall: 4 out of 5

  I'm on the roll with the last books lately, and you don't know how much it hurts me to finish a series of my favorite books. Nonetheless, I have to suck up my fear of losing the attachment to the characters once I've finished reading the series, I realized that they'll forever remain in my heart, probably screaming for me to reread their books again. I find myself constantly missing the characters. Anyway, let's talk about Into the Still Blue! This is the last book in the Under the Never Sky Trilogy; so if you haven't read the first and second books yet then I think it's better for you to stop reading this because you'll be spoiled big time. If you're wondering if I'd recommend the series, um, I'm kinda on the debate if I find the books good enough, but I did honestly enjoyed reading it except I don't think that I involved myself as a whole in the trilogy. But it has a good story! If you're into dystopian, try reading the reviews about this first or read the synopsis before getting into the series. Okay so, stop reading if you haven't read this yet and come back when you do!

   Into the Still Blue is action-packed, and you probably know that by now. Every time a chapter end, something bad or good will happen that will really make you read the next chapter until you realize that you're already at the end. It has a lot of scenes happening, the events are crashing in all together, all at once. With the war, the Tides and the Dwellers in the cave starving, the constant destruction of the Aether storm, the unpredictable weather, Sable and Hess, Aria and Perry, Roar and Perry, Liv and just all those things that's happening all at once make me anxious about everything that's happening. I'm so thankful that Soren is around because he is so hilarious, right?! I never thought that he had that sense of humor in him! It's seriously funny. Especially when Perry was holding the inflatable boat thinking that he'd wear it instead, Soren was like "That's an inflatable boat, Outsider. And if that's what you're wearing, I'm out of this operation." I'm still laughing right now even though I've read this book a while back in March. Soren is probably the most sarcastic person in this book then Roar would be next to that. With all the things going on, it's good to have a good laugh sometime, and Soren (and maybe Roar) never fails to make me laugh. 

  I was so nervous with their plan even though it is a good plan. I saw how Aria progressed throughout the series but she really outdone herself this time. She planned everything and it was a good one. I felt like she thought it through. Aria being the protagonist of the story, I'd have to say that she developed into a character that I've always wanted her to be. She maybe  brave before but she's braver now. She's so kickass! With the way she beat the hell out of Kirra, that's so cool, okay. I never thought that she can fight, haha. And it's so cute that Perry was shocked with what she did-- I, too, was shocked. I'm glad that Kirra died for Roar, maybe that's all her life is about. She was born to die for a main character because she is nothing but a worthless scumbag. I'm glad that Kirra helped them in finding Cinder. Oh.. When they found Cinder.. It's like the life is draining out of him, I couldn't help but tear up inside. He's just a little kid. He is so brave. But I don't want to talk about him right now. So when they saw him, I was so happy, I thought "Omg, thank God they found him, now they can escape!" The plan was going smoothly that I found it strange, but a part of me knows that something will happen. I'm just being hopeful that they could escape without getting into trouble.... Until Roar started running, not thinking about the consequences. I know that I shouldn't blame him. I would've done the same thing. I know that all he wants is to get his revenge from Sable because Sable is a nothing but a pain in the ass. But still, what Roar did was beyond outrageous. Because of him wanting to get his revenge (which won't happen to be honest, let's be practical here if he really did go to Sable alone, do you think he'd be able to kill him? I don't really think so. He'd be killed just by going to Sable) caused them to be caught. But of course, everything went well even though everything after being caught was unplanned. 

  Epic plot twists were all over the book. Like Loran being Aria's dad though I'm not quite impressed with him. I don't think he deserves to be forgiven. I understand that he's swore his loyalty to Sable, but still!!! Aria is you freaking daughter, Loran! You should've helped her. You should've told her that you're SINCERELY sorry that you've been gone for the past 17 years, because I never felt your sincerity. I hated Loran even though he KINDA helped Aria get through Sable, twice. I just don't like Loran, okay. Another thing is Hess helping Aria and her friends overpower Sable. Though it is somewhat a selfish act but I appreciate it of course. He died fighting for what's right, and for Soren, too (I guess). I felt that Hess really loved Soren after all. To be honest, I was sad when he died but he deserves it, after everything he did. I'm glad that he proved that he's not really the main antagonist in the story. 

  

  Aria and Perry's relationship is beyond breakable. I like this couple. They faced problems, life-and-death situations but they're still together, going strong despite all. It makes me happy every time they comfort each other, that everything will pass, that everything will be okay, and that they're going to be okay. I liked them for that. They always support each other, they proved to me that they're not just a lovey-dovey couple, they are meant to be together for they make each other strong. That moment when Aria saw Perry bruised and tortured, she held herself together and fought back the tears. If I saw someone I love looking like that, I would've just sobbed the 10 minutes away. But Aria knew better than that. That scene would probably be my favorite part in the trilogy. Yes, the trilogy. They developed well as a couple in the story. And oh, the Night Crawler, haha they are so cute together! They surprise me every time they exchange jokes and sarcastic comments about each other. They seem like the couple the are always serious and doesn't have the time to joke around that's why I get so happy and giddy inside every time they share a joke. 

   When they were on the way to the Still Blue, I felt really really sad for Cinder. How hard it must be for him to be on a ship that will drive you to your death? Perry was noble to be with Cinder, I really liked that. I'm happy that he didn't left Cinder even though he knew the consequences. I was already crying when he told that to Aria, that he's going to board the same ship as Cinder's. Aria was already breaking inside when she heard it from him. I wanted to hug her and just cry along with her. But she understood that it was the right thing to do. Cinder really don't need to face this alone. I'm getting close to finishing the book when they were already in the Still Blue. I was kinda scared that Veronica Rossi will just fly through the story but everything were weaved well together. I'm already depressed when Cinder died, I was sobbing while reading the book, and then Reef got shot as well as Gren, I already broke down inside. I'm not really fond of Reef and Gren but still, they have been close to me, and I knew how much the characters of the story would grieve for the death of the three, that's why I feel so broken. When Sable chose Aria to be his wife, I thought "Wow, just when I thought Sable is smart." He probably knew that Aria is loyal to the Tides and the Dwellers, how can he be so stupid? It's pretty obvious that Aria would betray him, yet Sable still trusted her. He is stupid and I hate him. I hate him for letting Perry die. I was worried sick when Perry stopped giving his POV's. I thought he was already dead, but a part of me is being hopeful of course. I know that Perry is smart, that he'll find a way not to sink along with the ship. A part of me also hopes that Cinder's going to be with him. When Aria set Soren and Roar free, I was so impressed that she did that so smoothly and she made the right choice to protect the tribe than protect herself from Sable. What bothers me is how the heck did Roar and Soren find Perry. Everything went by in a flash. I was starting to wonder if I missed a page. But it's okay as long as he's alright, I'm satisfied with that.

  The part that I've been waiting for!!! HOORAAY Sable died!!! Their plan was so freaking rad, I don't even know how they succeeded in doing that. It is as if they're reading each other's minds! Along with the Tides! I was so relieved when Sable died but scared when I thought Roar got shot. I thought "Oh no, another sad ending" But when he talked and explained what happened, I literally jumped and hugged the book, just like what I would do to Roar when I knew that he's I alive. The ending was so great. Them in the Still Blue at peace. Naming the town Cinder because Cinder deserves to stay in everyone's mind forever. I was kinda disappointed on one part. That the ending was not Aria and Perry, but Aria and Roar. Nonetheless, I couldn't have asked for a a better ending. It was a good one. And I love happy endings.