Saturday, February 22, 2014

Guess what came in the mail today?


     So my every-supporting dad sent these books to me and I'm so ecstatic when he he was shopping for the books. Since he's traveling overseas, I'd have to wait for a month before the package arrives but they're finally here! I'm so excited because I finally have these books~ Set of the House of Night series, the first two books of the Caster Chronicles series and Immortal series and Uglies! I don't really have a clear background check on them since I've been staying away to any spoilers that I might encounter, you'll never know what spoiler lies ahead while scrolling down the screen. I've been there, done that and regretted it. Hahaha! I feel like the timing of this package is just in time because I'm already tempted to buy more books but since I'm under book buying ban I can't and these books would suffice for a while~

Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi

    
Through the ever Night by Veronica Rossi
2nd book to the Under the Never Sky Series
Cover rating: 4 out of 5
Writing style: 4 out of 5
Story: 4.5 out of 5
Overall: 4 out of 5

    I just finished rereading Through the Ever Night yesterday and I was surprised by how surprised I am when I am reading the book. I've already read this book last year and I already forgot the important details that I should remember. I realized that it's a smart move for me to reread it again before devouring the last book of the series which is Under the Never Sky. I have to admit that it's hard to get sucked into their world at first, maybe because there are a lot of things going on, with the Aether, Tides and whatnot. But I honestly liked this book a lot compared to the first one, or maybe not. I liked the first and this book, no more, no less. I read this for a week and it makes me sad to think that I only finished one book this week just because I've been busy with college, so I'm sorry if I've been inactive these past few days. I might read 1 book per week now that finals already started. Anyway, I didn’t even notice that I was already a few pages away from finishing the book—that’s how fast-paced it is. Each chapter is so necessary, like there’s not dull moment in every chapter. It’s a page turner. I liked how Aria’s and Perry’s point of view differ, Aria is sweet but strong and Perry is always guarded and aware of everything.

    The world that Veronica Rossi created is not the world that I would want to live in just because of the dreaded Aether and how this storm gets crazy and unpredictable. However, it’s very interesting because who would’ve thought of such place? This book takes place in the future where everything is already at stake because of the “global warming”. Not really global warming but something like that.  This Aether is a pain in the ass for the people living in their world. There are two kinds of people: the Dwellers and the Savages (+the Croven). They are under the sky of Aether who does nothing but ruin everything, the crops, and their houses and it also kills people. Thet’s basically the plot of the story, the love story isn’t really the main focus of this book. Well, in my perspective. If you haven’t read the first book yet, then I think you should! So if you’re into dystopian-type of book, you should try to grab a copy of Under the Never Sky, which is the first book in the trilogy!

       
      Spoiler part now, so if you’re reading this then you’ve probably read this book. I really liked this book even though it’s just bridge to the first and second book. It doesn’t have those plot twists and other things that make the second book that epic. I feel like second books are the hardest to write because it have to act as a bridge as well as an epic installment wherein you can see how these characters progress, the antagonist develop and stuff like that. But despite it having the slight “bad second book syndrome”, it’s a book worth reading, I mean of course if you’re going to pursue on reading the last book. What I didn’t like about it is how I already forgot everything that I’ve read before, I know that I’ve read a lot of books in the past year but I can still remember the story but Through the Ever Night kept on surprising me despite the fact that I’ve already read this. Maybe it’s because I’m not really sucked in their world or what. The world is interesting and that’s always a plus when reading a book, right? I barely noticed that I’m already 40 pages left to finishing the book! Maybe it’s because I already want Perry and Aria to be together again that’s why I’m in a hurry to seeing them together, because when they already met, that’s the time that I’ve noticed that I’m close to the ending. It made me so sad when Aria has to leave Perry just to find Liv and get information of the Still Blue. She should’ve said goodbye to Perry but Aria has a point of leaving without saying goodbye to him, I know that Perry wouldn’t let her; I know that Perry would choose her over the Tides.

    I love how the Tides KINDA accepted Aria after the rage of the Aether storm. How she sang for them in her beautiful voice with Roar beside her. But I hated how the Tides didn’t treat her well because it’s pretty obvious that she won’t do any harm and she wants to do is fit in. Can’t the Tides see that? I know if I’m from the outside of the Pod, I’d probably hate the Dwellers too since they lived they happy life while they suffer from the Aether, but still. . . I find them truly immature for that. I was so tensed when Aria was still in the tribe because 1) everyone glares at her 2) no one talks to her except Roar and the turtle-falcon figurine 3) Perry doesn’t talk to her much 4) Flea is the only one in the tribe who likes her and 5) someone hated her so much that he poisoned her. Gray is such a jealous fool. How can he poison a person like that? Is he willing to kill her just because he doesn't have a Sense or maybe common sense? Everyone in the tribe is just like him. Gray is the mere representation of the Tides. I find Perry's tribe very intimidating and they all send off a bad vibe. For example, they don't trust their leader even though they SHOULD be trusting him because in my point of view I can see that Perry is trying his best. Especially that part when Perry saved Old Will's life and they're all mad at him for SAVING A LIFE. I don't know what could get worse than people who find saving a life as a bad thing. I know that Perry is their Blood Lord, but nothing happened to him, okay? In the end he's alive and Old Will is alive. He's a perfect Blood Lord! He's willing to sacrifice his own life just to save someone else's. If that would give him the respect he needs then I'm completely fine with the Tribe leaving. The Tides doesn't deserve a great leader like Perry. If they only knew how much it breaks him to be away from Aria, an inch away from her, they'd knew how much Perry treasures them. 

   BUT, I hated how Perry didn't do about it. He barely talked to her during her stay. He didn’t even talk to her, comforted her about the things. All he did was watch her suffer from the bullies in his tribe. Roar on the other hand was different, I was starting to doubt Roar's love for Liv when he did those "beyond" friendly gestures to Aria. If I were Perry I'd be jealous, too. But knowing Aria and having an access to her mind, I know that she wouldn't even dare on cheating on Perry. And knowing Roar, too, I know that he wouldn't do such thing to Liv. But Perry, who was heartbroken and was tempted by the demon, Kirra, that's beyond inexcusable. Roar and Aria were together, alone and lonely! And they didn't even dare to betray Perry. However, our little protagonist, Perry wasn't that loyal after all. Well, he is but he kinda gave in!! Right? Right? I was outraged when I saw the happenings. I felt happy that Kirra planted a "thought" in his brain, jealousy is the perfect revenge. On the side note, I find it really cute when he started over-thinking about Roar and Aria's relationship! Hahaha, it was so cute! And when they finally met!! Hahaha I was cracking up because Roar and Aria wasn't even aware that Perry is jealous. I liked that part even though it made me sad because of the unexpected death of Liv. But I don't think that Liv is dead, I hope that she isn't and I hope that she'd still show up in the last book because if not I'd feel so devastated for Roar, just like I am now and I like Liv so I'd be devastated for myself.


   Soren, oh Soren! Who would've thought that you'd be the kind and my favorite character. Him and Roar are the only characters in the story that actually have a sense of humor, really. When he drove the hovercraft with the Dwellers in it, along with our protagonists, he's the hero of the day!! (besides our duo of course). I'm so excited on how the third book is going to be! How Veronica Rossi would wrap everything  up in a book! I'm so excited to see what the Still Blue looks like, if it exists or not. But whatever happens, I just wish that I'd be good enough to really end a book. 

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Dark Heart Forever by Lee Monroe


Dark Heart Forever by Lee Monroe
1st book to the Dark Heart Series
Cover rating: 4.5 out of 5
Writing style: 4 out of 5
Story: 4.5 out of 5
Overall: 4 out of 5

   Dark Heart Forever is a really good book. It has a little bit of Twilight-esque in it, and as a huge fan of Twilight, I honestly liked this book. It's a very good novel and I always end up squealing or giggling every time I pick up the book. I swear that you stomach will be filled with butterflies and your heart will do cartwheels because of the cuteness of the guys. Especially Evan who is on the cliche side of the story. He's a smooth-talker and whatnot. Nonetheless, I really liked the love triangle in this book even though it doesn't really have that "impact" on me. I don't know maybe it's just me. Or maybe the fact that the story is too predictable. I've already predicted what would happen or the answers behind the mystery. It's mind-boggling, yes, but not that much. I find the story very cute; if I'm going to categorize this book in it's genre, it'll probably contemporary and fiction, a mix of those two. I know that's not possible but this book takes place between two worlds, and that really cool, is it not? A quick and easy read. If you're into romance and fiction but you like the love story to stand out more, then this book is definitely perfect for you. But it'll give a little synopsis about it.

   Jane just had her 16th birthday when weird things started showing up, in her dreams and in reality. She is the loner-type of girl who doesn't want any friends and isolate herself from everyone except her family until she met this guy who just moved-in in their town, not just a guy; a gorgeous and hot guy. But she also sees another guy in her dreams, a very innocent, sweet and adorable guy (he's my fave btw). So yeah, the story will revolve around discovering more about these two mysterious guys that she'll fall in love with. About the secrets of the past and how this past affected the future. It has mythical creatures in it, another dystopian world and many stones unturned. I recommend this to people who likes Twilight! So here's for the non-spoiler part, if you haven't read this yet don't continue reading!

    Soooo, how to start this. . . Have you screamed and squealed all the way throughout the book? Because I did! Especially with Luca!!! Omg he is such a cutie! I love how he holds himself back just because of the stupid Nissilum rules, but because of those rules the story got even cuter! I feel like he's always reminding himself to not fall in love but the more he keeps himself from falling the more the loves Jane more. That's so adorable~ At first I hated it because why would he hold his feelings back! It's already obvious like duh? He obviously likes her. And Jane is so stupid not to see that, she's too blind to see that she's not in the friendzone. But Luca is putting her in the friendzone like I laugh every time he does that! Jane will be like "Oh Luca, I missed you" and then Luca will just shrug it off as if he doesn't miss her back. Luca is so innocent and adorable and so different compared to Evan which pretty much balances everything because of the contrast of characters in the love triangle. Evan is a smooth-talker, sweet and knows he's way around girls. I found it annoying but sweet as well. I didn't like Evan at all, while reading this book I'm all in for Luca, but I felt kinda sad for Evan (when I didn't know he was Raphael) because he's being cheated on by Jane. Jane obviously likes Luca but he's still considering Evan as a boyfriend, or as an option every time Luca is not around. Evan who clearly doesn't have idea that he's just an option (I THOUGHT HE DOESN'T) and act so sweet, kind and understanding to Jane made me side to Evan a little. At first I felt like Luca doesn't even like to be with Jane just because of the rules that he needs to abide. I hated how Luca doesn't say anything sweet but I was still screaming my lungs out every time he makes simple gestures that are sweet like holding Jane's hands and stuff like that. I'm team Luca all the way, yep.

   I kinda knew that the notebook belongs to her mom. I don't know what gave off the clue, maybe because her mom was too paranoid about Jane sleepwalking during the night. I figured maybe Jane's mom also experienced these kind of events that why she's so worried, I think that's what gave her off. I wasn't surprised at all when she admitted that she wrote the entries in the journal and I knew that Gabriel was the person she's talking about in the journal. Those were the only things that I figured out. But with Evan, I have no idea that he's Raphael, I swear I don't. I just found him very mysterious because he doesn't open up like Luca does or give real answers to Jane. Like every time Jane ask him a personal question he'll just say something just to shrug off the question. I knew that there's something fishy about him. I thought that he was a vampire because of the mark in his neck. I was like "Oh okay, vampires and werewolves." but it wasn't like that at all, he was an angel turned into somethings evil. I hated how he just slaps Jane like that, it broke me so much because he was so gentle with her, so sweet, I can't believe that he can do that. I blame the misleading statements on the cover "Two loves. One deadly choice." I thought that two guys would actually LOVE her, like real love but it's not. Maybe the deadly choice would give justification for the first sentence but still. I didn't saw that one coming. Evan was the one who tortured Jane from the start-- with that damn Sarah Emerson ruining Jane's life-- he already planned everything out to ruin Jane's life. The last chapters were the hardest because I trusted Evan.

   The ending was pretty good if you ask me even though it's so cliche for Evan to just leave and surrender like that. But I liked how Lowe helped Jane and Luca, I thought he was the antagonist of the story; he just scares the heck out of me. The ending was cute with Luca and Jane kissing (AT LAST) and saying things that they'll wait for things to be better and for people to accept them, that's just soooo cute it made my heart happy! I already want to start on the second book but I need to have a copy of Dark Heart Surrender first which isn''t available in our local bookstores which really sucks because I just want to know what will happen because the first book's ending is like a good way to end the book, a stand-alone novel. I honestly think that if Dark Heart Forever doesn't have a sequel I'd be fine with the ending.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell


Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Stand-alone Novel
Cover rating: 5 out of 5
Writing style: 5 out of 5
Story: 4.5 out of 5
Overall: 4.8 out of 5

   I've got some mixed feelings about this book, but I loved it, like who wouldn't? I actually told my mom to read this book just because she's asking me what should she read, she wants something light and sweet; so I ended up giving her this book! If you're a fan of a quick, easy and cute read, I'd definitely recommend this book! I HIGHLY recommend this! It's just the right amount of cuteness and sweetness, I loved it! This book is probably one of my favorite contemporary novels by far. Eleanor & Park is about Eleanor and Park's love story (like it isn't obvious already). They're two misfits creating a one extraordinary love story. It's funny, your stomach will be filled with excited butterflies and your heart will flutter or maybe at some point broken. I had a hard time finishing this book, and it's not because I didn't like it, it's because I don't want to finish it. There's something about this book, that makes you want to savor every page and try to visualize the scenes carefully, and not let your clumsy imagination ruin the moments of Eleanor and Park. Those two are so cute! This book is like a ticket to the mind of a couple and how they see each other. It’s very rare to have a chance to know what the other thinks of the other.  I hope that you’ll pick this book up, because if you still haven’t heard of this book. . . Where are you all this time??? You should definitely read this, and then come back and we’ll talk about the book!


   I assume that you’ve already read the book…. and the dreaded ending. I feel like Rainbow Rowell, made us feel giddy, happy and cute all-over that she thinks she has the right to leave us hanging like that! I literally was expecting for another chapter when I turned the last page until I realized that it was acknowledgements that showed up instead of the justice that I needed. We all feel the same I know. I’ve watched book reviews, read some on good reads and heard some complaints about my bookworm friends about how they felt with the sadness that stuck into them after reading Eleanor & Park. I hardly moved, I swear, I was letting the realization to sink in; that there’s no chapter left to expect, that’s the end-- that’s the freaking ending, deal with it. I felt stupid, not because I expected for another chapter but I felt that way because of Eleanor. What’s the point, Eleanor? Why did you have to go away? Why’d you have to do that to Park? You could’ve called! You could’ve written back! But what did you do? Nothing.  I honestly have no idea why she’d have to do that. I feel like that was completely unnecessary. There’s nothing left to feel but to cry for Park. My heart tried to reach out for the fictional character that I created in my mind, how sad he was, how much he misses Eleanor and how much he waits for her. It literally cracked my heart slowly until it was completely broken. I wish the ending didn’t turn that way. I wish Richie died, because he made everything go wrong. He stresses the heck out of me. The book could’ve been perfect without him. I could’ve just live with the fact that Eleanor is just poor, without an evil stepfather. He’s the scariest antagonist there is in the world of contemporary novels. I swear that he is. If he died in the ending because of smoking too much, it would have been perfect. Or if Park just drove all the way to Minnesota, knocked on the door of Eleanor’s new house and said “Hi, Eleanor” or maybe that’s a crappy ending but that’s what I wanted to happen!!!

   Leaving aside the disappointment towards the ending, the book is such a cute and great read.  I loved it so much that I tried to savor every moment and prepare myself to finish the book already. I love those little things that they notice! Like how Park likes the cheeks of Eleanor, how Eleanor likes Parks voice when they were talking over the phone and just their little conversations! Those things make me happy!!! They are so cute~ I love how their “rated x” scenes doesn’t look sexy and with malice, while reading those scenes all I felt was how they loved each other, how they looked at each other with pure love, not just lust, but contentment and adoration for each other. Before they kissed and gone into physical contact, they notice all the simple gestures—the smile, the way their arms touch while sitting next to each other on the bus AND WHEN PARK HELD THE COMIC BOOK LONG ENOUGH FOR ELEANOR TO READ THE PAGE (!!!), that’s so cute and probably my favorite part of the book!

   I can really connect to Eleanor, her insecurities and paranoia. She’s probably the character that I can relate most to. But I feel sad for her with a mix of pity. How can she not have a toothbrush? And why doesn’t their bathroom have a door? I feel sad for her life but how Park balances everything in her life in a way that is unexplainable.  Park changed her; he made her happy and made days something to look forward to for Eleanor. This book is the best way to describe love and what it does to us. It makes us do stupid things, like Park, when Eleanor was being bullied by the people in the bus; that scene of Park fighting Steve made my love for Park go up so high that I think I love Park more than myself. And love can make us take risks; Eleanor sneaking out, or telling her mom she’s going to Tina’s (hahaha omg I literally laughed when Eleanor said that it is as if she’s replacing Park’s name with Tina’s every time she lies to her mom!), even though she’s fully aware of the consequences if she’ll be caught. And love can make us miss a person even though you just saw each other! Those narrations of Eleanor and Park when they said that weekends and Wednesdays are the worst. That’s so cute!I’ve got a ticket to the minds of two people in love. And it’s the best thing ever. Eleanor & Park is a story of two people in love with each other, not the kind of love that’s temporary, but a love that can be treasured. 


Monday, February 10, 2014

Hourglass by Claudia Gray


Hourglass by Claudia Gray
Sequel to Stargazer - 3rd book
Cover rating: 3.5 out of 5
Writing style: 5 out of 5
Story: 5 out of 5
Over all: 5 out of 5

   I've been reading this series for a while now, I think last year? The reason why I don't go on a marathon with this series even though I already own all of the books except for Balthazar is because I'm too scared to finish it. I honestly don't know why a lot of people on goodreads hate the books even though I seriously loved Evernight, Stargazer and especially Hourglass. I mean, yeah maybe vampires are too mainstream to begin with but the Evernight series is a whole different world compared to the others. It's action packed and tight with plot twists. I'm going to make a book review about the previous books just because I want to encourage everyone to read the series. A little synopsis about the first book, Evernight! I don't really want to say much because I'm afraid that I might ruin the story but I'll try not to tell too many things so this is just a short synopsis.

    Evernight takes place in Evernight Academy, wherein Bianca studies. Evernight Academy is a school where vampires along with humans study. Human aren't aware that they're with vampires, and vampires try to hide their identity as much as possible. Biance meets this one hot and gorgeous guy, Lucas. And of course, she'll fall in love with him. Um, so yeah, that's all I can say. I'm sorry!!! I don't really want to spoil you guys because every part of this book is like a plot twist. I just really really recommend it! I mean if you're a huge fan of vampires and Romeo and Juliet, I guess you'll love this as much as I do. I swear that you won't regret it because each book has its own story. I don't even know how Claudia Gray does that, how can she make different stories that are completely connected with each other? I love her so much! Anyway, I just love this and please don't listen to the people on goodreads, they don't know what they're talking about when they're hating on this book! If you haven't read Hourglass yet, or Evernight and Stargazer, please do so that we can talk about Hourglass! This book is so fast-paced, like there's no space to breathe in to because there are too many things that are happening. I barely survived! Okaaaaay, I can't wait to talk about this book! 


   Hi, hi, hi! If you're reading this then you're probably done reading Hourglass, right? I hope that you also liked the book because I did, and I've got so many things to say that I don't know how to explain things properly but maybe I'll just start off with the irony of Bianca joining the pack of vampire hunters. The idea of it makes me laugh! How she was training on how to kill vampires when she's a vampire herself. It’s just cute; I think it's really cute. But Black Cross scares me more than vampires, I feel like they're the bad guys even though I don't have any idea who's on the dark side and who's not. I wonder how they can sustain a life even if they're broke. How do they make money anyway if they isolate themselves so much? Like there's this time when Lucas's savings was revealed by Eduardo, how they said that it’s against the law. Maybe that’s the reason why they’re not as rich as the vampires. And that scene though, I feel sad for Lucas because he worked hard for the money! He is so sweet to do that for Bianca. Bianca even thought to herself that it was nice to think that Lucas is saving for both of them to get away from the Black Cross. Lucas is so sweet, I love him. All his efforts for Bianca, makes my heart ache every time. I feel like he’s doing so much to protect her and not to hurt her in any way possible, like she’s the most fragile thing ever. Every time he says “I’m going to take care of you”, I die inside every single time! I love how he’s willing to give his blood to Bianca despite knowing the consequences that’s behind the act. How he got jealous about Balthazar, aww that’s so cute! How he accepts her even though Bianca is a vampire who eats pigeons, street rats and other birds—which by the way I find so funny. And don’t even forget his lopsided smile that kills me every time!!! There are just a lot of good things about Lucas and I like him so much for Bianca even though I also love Balthazar. 


       Speaking of Balthazar, you don’t know how shocked I was when I knew that he was held captive by the Black Cross; I was so scared for him all that time. I don’t expect him to come out just like that. I was just as surprised as the attack of the vampires to the Black Cross cell. It was all of a sudden, like 85 pages sudden!!! I know that they’ll eventually attack because of Bianca’s stupidity for sending the email even though Lucas told her not to. But the attack was such a surprise like it was just yesterday when Bianca sent the email and then the next day they’re there. A lot of things surprised me during the attack. One is when Bianca discovered that drinking Lucas’s blood can make them somewhat connected, even though I know that’s already given but it still surprised me. Second is when Eduardo was killed by Mrs. Bethany. Third is when Mrs. Bethany gave Bianca a chance to go back. Lastly is when Balthazar was kept as a prisoner. I thought Balthazar already moved on Bianca but he obviously didn’t and I knew that when my heart fluttered because of what he did to protect Bianca—when he wanted to look at her but then dropped his gaze because he’s scared that the Black Cross might know that they knew each other. He’s such a good guy, I like him. My love for him and Lucas is almost the same, I feel guilty about loving them both (as if I’m the one to choose between them). Bianca is probably one of my favorite female protagonists of all-time. Yes, she can be stupid sometimes but she’s a kick-ass girl and she deserves to be with a kick-ass boy. She knows what is the right thing to do and same goes with Lucas. She told Lucas about Balthazar being held captive, and Lucas despite his jealousy over the past relationship of Bianca and Balthazar, he did what he could to save Balthazar. The way of how they saved Balthazar was funny, though hahaha! I literally cracked up with their act. They’re geniuses, including Balthazar! To come up with a story that fast, that’s just gold!

      Another thing that really surprised me (MANY THINGS SURPRISED ME IN THIS BOOK LIKE I’M NOT EVEN JOKING) is that Lucas is already a vampire!!!!! WHAT!!! I seriously have no idea that he’s officially becoming a vampire. I know that it’s the consequence of him giving his blood to Bianca, but omg!!! I don’t actually think that he’d become one! I literally screamed when he stood in front of Bianca to protect her from the holy water and he was affected by it and I was like WHAT THE HECK? WHERE DID THAT CAME FROM? I feel like the situation became worse because of what happened, like they’d be double-dead. I was so surprised!!! Lucas is scared of becoming a vampire himself and he’s not even aware that he’s turning into one! I don’t honestly know how Claudia Gray can blow my mind over and over and over again. But before that scene, the part where Bianca was caught drinking blood by Dana and Raquel? Ugh, thank part made my heart beat so fast because I’m scared that they might tell the Black Cross about Bianca’s true form; but I trusted them, especially Raquel. . . Until Raquel disappointed me! I didn’t expect that she’d be the one to tell the Black Cross, because she’s nice and they are friends! Bianca has been there for her all along. I mean, I know that she hated vampires, but Bianca should’ve been an exception! Can’t she see that Bianca is a friend to her? When Eliza told them to “Get up” I was so scared that it nearly killed me. I knew that someone told Eliza about Bianca. I was like “Dana, how could you?” I hated Dana all the while when she was driving the truck, like she’s pretending as if nothing happened. But when I knew that she made a plan about Bianca and Lucas’s escape, I wanted to hug her tight and I felt pretty much ashamed for blaming her for what happened. I should’ve trusted her, not Raquel who is a back-stabbing idiot.

   You don’t know how happy I am when they finally escaped from Black Cross. I felt so claustrophobic around their cell and the events. Like there’s no space for me to imagine that they’re doing all those training for a good cause, that picture is just too blurry for me to visualize. I’ve been waiting for the part where Lucas and Bianca will just get the hell out of there and live normal lives. I know that they wouldn’t have a “normal life” but close to that would suffice. So when they finally escaped, thanks to Dana the genius, I felt relived but worried at the same time since they don’t have any money to sustain a good life. And then they asked for help from Balthazar, and that part is so funny haha, I cracked up! Balthazar is so rich, I can’t even. I mean, why would you carry $700? And then how he said he’s got more and told them about his businesses throughout his entire lifetime hahaha omg that’s so cute! I’m really glad that he held them despite his feelings for Bianca, I love him even more. And for the first time since they were in Evernight Academy, everything seems normal, as if I’m reading a cute contemporary novel!! My heart flutters every time they do something normal, it’s so normal that I seemed to forget that I’m reading a paranormal book! I wish that they’d be like this, always but of course I also missed the action. I’m really happy because Bianca and Lucas have supportive friends like Balthazar, Vic and Ranulf (MY FAVE CHARACTER!! He is so cute and adorable!!), especially when Bianca got sick. Ugh, that part though!!! I’m so scared of what will happen to Bianca. I know that something will go wrong; in the back of my mind I knew that she’s going to be a wraith but I didn’t expect her to actually be one! It was all of a sudden, I haven’t even given a hint or a warning. I felt really sad for both Balhazar and Lucas. I felt Lucas’s longing and sadness when Bianca died, it is as if his sadness kept digging this hole in my heart and made my heart and his connected in some ways. Remembering his face and actions when Bianca died gives me Goosebumps right now that I’m talking about it. I can’t believe that Bianca died; I didn’t even know what to feel that time. I know that she’s already a wraith, that’s already given since she still existing but the fact that she’s not a vampire anymore blew my mind away, like I can’t process everything that’s happening. But as the story goes on, I feel like being a wraith is soooo cool and kick-ass! I love to become a wraith myself! Now the gang is complete: Lucas is a vampire hunter, Balthazar and Ranulf are vampires, Vic is a human and Bianca is wraith! Hahaha!

    I don’t really want to talk about Charity, I feel like she’s not really important in the book, like she’s just there to annoy the readers. They’ve already have enough enemies, she shouldn’t have came and barge in. She just annoys me, she kept on doing things to make situation worse than it already is. Like how she started the war between the Everrnight Academy and the Black Cross who are currently in peace with each other, how she tries to lure his brother by using Bianca, and how freaking annoying she is. She’s not that important so I’m going to leave her behind this review, she doesn’t deserve to be talked about. All I care about is the fight at the end!! Omg Bianca is so freaking cool! She can teleport like a boss, vanish into thin air like a boss, electrocute people like a boss and float around without being seen like a boss! But she has a weakness which is such a downer! I wish she hadn’t but that would be too unfair for the other races. I can’t wait to read Afterlife!!! Which totally makes sense now. Before I was wondering, why afterlife?? Maybe because she’s already a vampire, but no she’s literally dead haha that’s so cool! But I’m not going to read the next book since that will be the second to the last I’m not ready yet. Anyway, I’m going to end this book review here!!! Hope you guys liked it! Talk to you soon!
    

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Just One Year by Gayle Forman


Just One Year by Gayle Forman 
Companion novel of Just One Day by Gayle Forman - 2nd book
Cover rating: 3 out of 5
Writing style: 4.5 out of 5
Story: 3.5 out of 5
Overall: 3.5 out of 5

   Just One Year is the companion novel of Just One Day NOT a sequel. And I was pretty much disappointed by that. I wish Gayle Forman made this book as a sequel, she can add some part of what happened with Wilhelm, his POV helped a lot in understanding him better but I thought that this book will start where Just One Day was left off. I'm interested with what happened to Wilhelm because of what happened during their "one day" together with Allyson. And in this book, my hatred for him somewhat decreased greatly that I felt sad for him in some parts. But of course, I don't want to ruin the reading experience of those who are looking forward to reading Just One Day. I don't actually recommend this book, I think I could've gotten on with my life without reading the series but I think its worth the read, I guess? I'm not sure how to look at this book with pure adoration because it disappointed me but Gayle Forman did a really good job in creating a beautiful duology. Or maybe I'm just not really that into these kind of contemporary novel. If you haven't read Just One Day yet and you need a little synopsis about it check out my past review about the book, or if you're done reading it read the whole review of Just One Day because I've done some ranting on that review. Anyway, this review is going to be short since I'm not really sure how I can do a long one with this novel. But please don't get me wrong, I didn't hate the book, I'm just disappointed in it that's all! If you haven't read the book one yet, and this COMPANION novel, might as well stop here because I might tell some spoilers. 

   I'm pretty much disappointed, like seriously you cannot understand how I felt about this book. I'm okay with the few chapters of Wilhelm POV since I've got to know him better and saw that he did love Allyson in someway that I didn't notice in Allyson's POV. I feel like this book is all about him trying to get over a girl who changed him, and I know that sounds so deep but it's pretty obvious. She did change him. He stopped being a flirt, opened himself for some company, loved his mom more, and got to change into a better person. I loved how in this book, I saw him transform, like really. The part where he told his mom that he's lost, and his mom told him to come to her, not come home. How despite every arguments and misunderstandings, his mom was there for him all along without him being aware of it. To be honest, I shed a tear in that part. When Marjolein told him that the reason why he's never broke. And that really special moment!! That part wherein Wilhelm told Yael about Allyson, that's just so sweet! He haven't been open about anything to her, and when he finally did, he let his mom go to places that he doesn't want to even go back to. I loved that, I really saw him change into a Wilhelm that I got to love. With that, he got at ease with himself, like he's not lost anymore. That's when I realized that the reason why he's been so clamed up-- all those past months that I've got to know him-- is because he just need a mother who'll listen to him. I feel like Wilhelm had been blinded by his "idea" that his mom doesn't really love him or even care about him. I think that he misinterpreted the way that his mom shows his love for him. A lot of things happened to Yael and Wilhelm, when they finally got reunited that's when the realization hit me, that they need each other, they need to support each other because of the loss of Bram and Wilhelm's grandfather. The idea of keeping each other together is what reunited the both of them, so I'm really happy with that part.

     Before Wilhelm got "lost" and all that. I liked the fact that he really did search for Allyson, like in ways that I cannot comprehend he'd actually do just to find her! He went to Mexico, a place that he's never been before just to find her. I felt sad for him, not sad, probably depressed because seeing him long for Allyson that much kinda breaks my heart into emotional pieces. When he was in the movies with his circle, and how the movie of Louise Brooks reminds him of Allyson, and all the memories in Paris. That's just heart-breaking. There are a lot of parts in this book that cracked my heart and felt like my heart is a dried place with infinite cracks created by Wilhelm's thoughts about Allyson. He went overboard just to find Allyson that I felt like in Allyson didn't did the same thing in Just One Day. She just moped around, ruining her life while Wilhelm on the other hand miss her and did something about it. I know that Allyson went to Paris to find answers (not Wilhelm exactly) but Wilhelm, I think, didn't just look and wept for Allyson but instead he made a map to find her with all their memories. Wilhelm didn't let her slip away, he continued being with her in his thoughts and dreams. That's really really sweet. Even though his trip to Mexico was such a total failure, he didn't give up. But something pissed me off during his trip there. They almost saw each other!!!!!!!! Remember the New Year's Party? Allyson was there, and Wilhelm was there, too! SAME PLACE, SAME TIME, SAME ROOM AND SAME AIR TO BREATHE. But it just didn't, like I almost threw the book because of that!!! How can they miss each other like that??? Just how?! I wish that Wilhelm would catch a glance of her then think of it as an imagination, that would've been better or maybe would probably piss me off more, but if that happened I think I would've been somewhat happy because at least Wilhelm saw her! The only thing that made me happy about Wilhelm and Broodje's vacation there is 1) Broodje found someone he could love and 2) Wilhelm found someone who can help him get himself together, he found a friend, Kate.

  As the story move along, he moved on and finally found something he loved and now he's sure of it which is acting. I'm really happy for him, especially when he was having these stage freights that he hadn't encountered before. Getting to know him better is one of the best thing in this book, just like every other book with their main character. I feel ashamed somehow, that I hated him. I appreciated his efforts more in finding Allyson. I liked the book, really but as I've told you it disappointed me A LOT. I was reading the book and when I noticed that there's a few pages left, I literally skimmed until I saw the part where Just One Day ended and it's a one page short!!!! I hate how the ending went, how it's just like that. Not even telling what happened or letting them settle everything before ending the story. *crying blood*. I wish it ended differently, if it did I'd probably like it more than I do now. Anyway, here's a short review about the book!! I'm out of Gayle Forman's books which really makes me sad because I can't get enough of her books. I'm going to wait until 2015 just to read another book of hers! //noooooo 

  So yeah, here's a book review about Just One Year. Going to post more reviews soon since I've finished many books this weekend!

Febuary Book Haul!


   Bought new books (obviously)! I'm so hyped about these books like I literally been itching to buy them for the longest time but of course, I've been saving money for this moment to finally come and now I'm seriously broke but its worth it! I won't buy books again this month, or I'll probably do since two books will come in the mail sometime this week-- which is Handcuffs and The Summer I Turned Pretty-- and I'm so excited about that! I think seven books is enough to keep me going for the month. Time to save more money to spend on more books hahaha or maybe not. Anyway, Ignite Me came out a couple of days ago and our local bookstores haven't have any copies yet which truly made me go crazy and went on a quest to find if there's any available copies out in the bookstores near our place. Thanks to friend who is also in the search of the book, she sent me a message saying that there's a copy in this particular place so me and my mom rushed to the bookstore. I got the book and decided to look for more books. Apparently, there's only a one copy left of Into the Still Blue-- and I feel like this is the sign. The sign to finally get the book. I've been holding myself back in buying this book just because I don't feel like reading it yet, or finishing the trilogy. But I finally gave in because of the stupid sign. I was holding two books that time, but still looked for some other books. I found Gone and the Dark Heart series and picked those books, too. Feeling annoyed with myself, I went to counter and paid for the books. When I got out of the bookstore, I was so elated and excited but in the back of my mind I felt like I've gone overboard. But it's okay since this will be my last for this month *cries*

   I'm not real;y sure if I'm ready to read Ignite Me and Into the Still Blue. I've been so attached with the series that I don't think if I'm emotionally prepared to finish the last books. Thinking about it makes me  hollow inside, like if I'm ever going to finish reading the books a part of me would be lost. A part of me has been dying to know the ending, but a part of me refuses to know the ending. I'm so weird to have these little battle between myself. I'm trying to keep myself company and away from idleness with my other books. I've finished reading Hourglass, Just One Year and Eleanor & Park this weekend, and I'm currently reading Dark Heart Forever. I think I'm just going to wait until I'm prepared to read Ignite Me and Into the Still Blue.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Reached by Ally Condie



Reached by Ally Condie
·         Sequel to Crossed; 3rd book - Conclusion to the Matched Trilogy
·         Cover rating: 3.5 out of 5
·         Writing style: 4 out of 5
·         Story: 4 out of 5
·         Overall: 4.5 out of 5
     I just finished reading the book, and all the feels are still crisp as a dry leaf. I have felt, survived and gone through so much with this book, and you don't know how much this almost ruined my life. It was such a good read!!!! Filled with a lot of plot twists, revelations and mind-blowing parts. I'm pretty proud of myself for surviving this roller coaster ride of emotions. There are times where I find myself staring out of the midair, letting the scenes sink in and understand what's happening. And that's the good thing about this. I felt like I loved Reached so much which is good because I've almost given up on the trilogy just because Crossed was so slow-paced. Ally Condie really made her come back for her readers, and I loved her for that. She also answered the questions that were boggling my mind for the longest time. She tried her best to weave everything together, and while reading Reached I always have these gasping moments wherein I'll say to myself "Ohhh so that's the reason why that happened before!" and stuff like that. This book made me remember why I liked Matched, why I tried to read all the way through Crossed even though its almost dreadful. And there are many beautiful poems that were in this book that I really loved!!! I barely understood that idea but the words are wonderful. If you didn't like the second book, I'm sure you'll love this one! Maybe it’s because it's filled with too many answers which is pretty obvious because it's the last book. But I have to say that it's pretty phenomenal. I can't even predict what will happen next, but I'm not much of a thinker when reading books, I just go with the flow and stop over thinking because when I do that, I sometimes end up depressing myself or worse being disappointed. I haven't read dystopian novels lately, which is such a bummer but reading Reached is such a good way to start the marathon all over again.


    Here's a little synopsis about Matched which is the first book of the Trilogy: Matched is about a place ruled by a strict and conservative government, the Society. The Society matches the girl or boy when they've reached the age of 17. Being Matched is like an arrange marriage, but the government does the arrangement instead. Our protagonist, Cassia is about to have her Matching bouquet, that where the story starts. After knowing who her Match is, while she was looking at the information of her Match, something weird happend, which is unusual because the Society doesn't make errors. But Matched is not only about romance, but also about the rebellion forming against the Society. I don't really want to spill much, that's why that's all I can say. I don't even want to tell you who's the mystery guy that she'll be Matched with 'cause I'm so done with spoilers.... after what happened with Allegiant. I don't really recommend it for all YA readers, but if you're really into rebellion and love triangles (which I'm a huge fan of btw) then maybe you could try to grab a copy or borrow it from your local library. It might take a long while before you can read this review again, but I hope to see you back here and discuss about Reached!! Good luck when you're already reading Crossed because I swear based from other experiences, and mine too, it’s such a traumatic experience, I feel like some parts from Crossed isn't really necessary but still, it's like a requirement you can't just jump from the conclusion! That's just wrong, haha! But if you've read this book please stay around and let's have a talk about the book!!

    Reached is an example of book that can literally blow your mind off your head. Right????!!? I'm not even joking and I hope I'm not one-sided with this feeling!!!!! But let's talk about each character first because I have no idea how to summarize everything that I've felt for each of the characters, the Plague and the looong journey to the cure! I honestly don’t know how to even tell you all that is written in my journal wherein I wrote all the parts that I wanted to share with you guys. I’ll just make it totally random, not really in order but we’ll get through it.

   Let’s start this by feeling sad for our female protagonist, Cassia. I FEEL SO SAD FOR HER LIKE SERIOUSLY YOU DON’T KNOW HOW MUCH I WANTED TO HUG HER. Not because she was feeling alone in the Central or whatnot but because the only people she trusts are cheating on her!!!! Like no no no, how can Ky and Xander do that to her? If she only knew that they’re like stabbing her at back (or heart) without her being aware of it. I know that she does the same to the other guys by cheating with Ky and then with Xander but still!!! I love Cassia, I like her very much. And her boyfriend, Ky is flirting with Indie, and her Match, Xander with Lei!!!! That annoyed me so much that I almost ripped the book!!! I think half of the book three of them were away from each other? And Indie, that snake, is flirting with Ky! How dare she kiss him?! HOW CAN SHE DO THAT TO CASSIA? I knew her even back from the Carving that she’ll do everything just to get what she wants, but still…. I think she’s beyond the line for kissing her friend’s boyfriend. And mind to tell you, she knows that Ky loves Cassia. And then Ky on the other hand, thinks of Indie all the freaking time, he even dreamt about her while he was still! I was so scared that Ky might fall in love with Indie, that somehow even though Ky and Cassia are so strong in the whole triology, Ky would eventually realize that he loves Indie and not Cassia, and Xander will be with Cassia, which is what I’d die for to happen (I LOVE XANDER OKAY). Anyway, I hate how the flirt with each other in these little ways that they’re aware of, and how Indie kind does the first move which annoys the heck out of me. Same goes with Xander, I’m not really blaming Xander for liking Lei, because Cassia, being in love with someone else, I think Xander deserves a rest and to move on. But still…. It feels wrong that he loves Cassia and he’s starting to fall in love with Lei, too. Though, I know that it’s not going to work that way because both of them haven’t moved on yet with their lovers. I felt kinda betrayed because I liked Xander for being loyal and seeing his love for Cassia go weak breaks my heart. That’s all I’m going to say for this issue, though I might insert some of this in the next topics but at least I’ve let out my feelings.

         
     What I want to talk about next is Cassia’s letter for Ky and Xander. I was so scared that she might not be able to update the guys about her because Ky and Xander are worried sick, that’s why I was so relieved when the Archivist gave the letter to Ky! And THAT PART when the letter got ruined!!!!! I knew it, I really do! Something bad will happen, I can smell it. And when Ky was pushed into the water, I was like “WHAT NO”. What a great way to make the readers go gaga. Of course, I have no complaints about Ky’s part in the letter because it’s just perfect. Xander’s is what killed me. Why does the letter have to end in BUT? If I were Xander, I’d shoot myself. I’m happy that he trusted Ky enough not to conclude that Ky intentionally did that (even though it was an accident). You know what broke me the most? This line:
  What was she going to say? She said she would always love me, but --. Part of me wishes the message ended right there, before the last word.
   ALL THE FEELS FOR XANDER!! Isn’t he the saddest creature ever L I salute him for holding on, and lasting that long even though he is aware the his Match loves someone else. I mean, who wouldn’t love Xander? The way he always looked out for Cassia, loved her all these years and held on despite the circumstances. If I were Cassia, I’d rather hang myself than choose between Xander and Ky. Xander is the best ever. He didn’t even become bitter about what happened. I know that he undergone so many things to break him and change him, but he is still Xander, the one who’s always been with Cassia. I wish Cassia could see that. I know she does but she doesn’t do anything for Xander, all she did was break him. And in the end she’ll be like “Xander’s changed, I can’t reach him anymore”—like seriously? You were the one who changed him. He remained as constant as he can, his feelings for you never faded away…. Okay, I think I’m just getting a little emotional. But I’m happy that Xander found Lei. I’m not really a pro for their relationship, but as long as they can heal each other, then that would be the best choice. Since we’re talking about Lei, I was so surprised that Vick was her Match or whatever you call it with their relationship. What a small world, right?

   And for my favorite part, the Plague!!! I really really loved this part. It interests me a lot as a medical student! I’m so curious with what’s happening and the story about the Plague intrigues me so much that I think that’s the reason why I pushed on finishing this book. The plot twists were so cool, like how Oker said that the Pilot is the Plague. It fits everything! And how this Plague got mutated, which caused for the almost downfall of the Rising. How excited I was when Oker found the cure, that it was the Camassia plant that were making the citizens of Endstone immune, how he changed his mind when he saw the picture of the flower Cassia was holding. I also loved how Cassia found out about the cure that Oker was supposed to get!!!! It was so epic that I literally squealed when she knew what it was; the Sego Lily or the Mariposa Lily. I think that the Plague is the most fruitful and productive story in Reached, which made the book so good in my perspective. Many things happened during their journey of finding the cure, which made my heart beat fast every second that the answer is getting close. I’m so scared that Ky might die before they find out the cure. Thank God he survived. It had this Chapter where it’s Ky’s turn to tell his POV and it was blank, it cracked me up. But maybe tha laugh was a product of a relief because there’s no Indie in his POV which really annoys me every. single. time. Anyway, the Plague was my favorite part of the book. I’m really happy that Ally Condie added that into the book!


   Soooo, I think that’s just about it for this review. But let’s make a conclusion first. I really loved the book. I have to be honest that it was a good read, and a good present for us reader of the Matched Trilogy because majority hated Crossed. It’s got a lot of potential in it. The writing style is so good, too! The poems that Ally Condie added were gold, just perfect for the book. Truckload of mind blowing, gasping, ahhhh-ing and happy moments. This made me fall in love with dystopian novels all over again. 


Saturday, February 1, 2014

The Elite by Keira Cass


(This is an old review + I'm going to add some things that I haven't mentioned when I wrote this review. I was so annoyed when I wrote this book so yeah haha)
   I’m a making a book review about this because I’m seriously mad with everything about this book. To be honest, I don’t know what to feel. It’s like I was betrayed, heartbroken and confused all at the same time. The way Kiera Cass cliff-hanged the reader is not the “good” type. That reader would probably be pissed off and stop reading her novel. There are two type of how you should leave the reader: 1) Is to make them wait for the next installment because the story was incomplete in a kind of way. 2) Is to make them put the book down a slap it on anyone’s face because you’re pissed with how the story ended. It was incomplete in a bad way that you don’t want to read it again. And Cass was somewhere in between or maybe more on the #2 side.  (Updated part) Anyway, so I'm obviously angry right now not because I hate the book, well, I hate parts of the book where Maxon and America are just completely dumb, but all in all-- I LOVED IT. I loved it so much that I really can't wait for the third book to come out soon! If you haven't read The Selection yet, then you should!!!! I really recommend it for those who like books with princesses and a prince on it. Don’t worry!!! It's not your typical fairytale book, it contains a lot of twists and turns that is really unexpected, trust me.

            I can’t really give a synopsis from this book, since it’s the sequel to The Selection so let me just give you a little story about The Selection, and hoping to make a review about again (I made an old review about it but it’s too short to even bother) after rereading the book. The Selection is about a girl named America who’s living in this country, Illea. Illea is a new country that was created after World War IV, so the story takes place in the future. So, the prince of Illea is now finding a girl to marry through the Selection, which is the usual way of finding the wife of the future king. Maxon, the prince of Illea and the heir of the throne, is holding this usual “competition” for all the girls of Illea between the ages 16 to 24 are required to sign up for the competition, but only 34 are chosen from the hundreds or thousands of these bachelorettes. But, our protagonist, America is currently in a relationship with the handsome and gorgeous, Aspen, so she’s not really in for the Selection. There’s a downside about Aspen though, his caste is too low to give America a good life. Caste is like the ranking or economic status of your family, something like that. Both of Aspen and America have low caste, so if America won or got picked from the Selection then her caste, alongside with her family will increase.

            The story mainly revolves around the palace and how the girls build their way up to Maxon’s heart. It’s really cute and I’m sure that majority of you would love it!!! I loved it so much. So if you haven’t read The Selection yet, you better be!! It’s a good and quick read, TheOne, which is the last book of the series, will also come out this May. Go grab a copy of The Selection and The Elite and go back here and let’s have a chat!




(Updated because I had to delete my old reaction because it’s just too much hahaha)
            The memory of reading and the emotions while reading the book is still crispy as a bacon strip. I was having a good read, and kinda annoyed at some points. What I want to talk about first is what happened to Marlee. It was pretty gore if you ask me. I didn’t saw that one coming!!! I was so shocked and scared when there was a sudden meeting or what happened, I don’t know what’s it about but books always do that, so it’s pretty normal. Anyway, let me just start of by saying how bitch Celeste is, like seriously? Do you really have to rip her gown for no apparent reason, or just because you’re attitude is inappropriate? I’m wondering why she’s even in the competition…. Oh, now I remember because Maxon likes you body… right. Okay, getting off the track there! I was so surprised when that incident with Marlee happened. And how she was out in a snap like that in the Selection? I didn't know that she's seeing that guy. I had no idea, I saw how she sneaked with the guy but still!!! She's so sweet and I felt like it was impossible for her to commit such crime. But I'm happy that her and America doesn't have to compete in the end because I'd seriously root for Marlee.


            You see, America is the most indecisive and confusing character ever, like she’s utterly stupid. She has done so many things to annoy the heck out of me!!! For a second she’ll promise Maxon something, and just because that incident with Marlee happened she’ll be like okay let’s forget about the promise Maxon because I hate you. Umm, hello? As if it’s Maxon’s fault that Marlee broke the rules! Plus, the thing about America is she’s having some major cold feet which is really annoying if you ask me. If you haven’t moved on yet, just tell it to Maxon!!! Don’t go around sneaking and kissing some other guys! It’s freaking annoying!! How can you cheat like that? How can you cheat to someone who treated nothing but kindness to you? America’s always like: I need time, Maxon will agree, because he’s a gentleman like that. But the hell you need time, maybe you need time to flirt around with two guys. She feels guilty about the crime, yet she keeps on doing it every night. I can’t even. Now I understand why Maxon would flirt with some other girls, too. Here are the reasons why: 1) It’s a freaking contest America, it’s not just about you! 2) All America did to Maxon is cheat on him, break his heart and make him wait. How could he not kiss and be kind with other girls? 3) America did the same to him. She’s a big fat cheater. How dare she get mad at Maxon when she saw him kissing with Celeste when she herself does the same thing? If she loves him, she should break up AGAIN with Aspen, and just say yes to Maxon!!! She doesn’t have the right to be mad at Maxon, because he’s the prince and he loved her despite all the temptations of the other gorgeous-looking girls in the palace.


            About New Asia… Let’s see here. I don’t know if the story about this is progressive since it’s just like a side story, or just something to fill up or add in the story. Without New Asia, it’ll just be the same, I swear. But it’s still a good way to balance things out. I loved how the story goes with this one; the mystery behind those bandits that steal things, or ruin the palace with no definite reason and everyone doesn’t have an idea why. I think the reason will probably blow my mind at the last book, well, I hope so.


            I have a high expectation for The One since there are a lot of questions that are still boggling my mind and I think it’s because of the information overload that’s in this book. I hope that Kiera Cass can conclude everything up and give us a clear view of America’s feelings because right now she is the most confusing person in the world. It’s like she never moved on from Aspen, like she’s stuck there, stagnant in this little puddle of their old relationship; it is as if Maxon were never there. The last book should be really good enough to make us see how much America deserves to win the Selection, but if she doesn’t at least give her a part wherein she change something and help Illea or something like that. At least let her have a chance to change the country, because if not I will literally start the World War IV. Hahaha! Seriously.


            So yeah, this is my book review for The Elite! I’m sorry if I skipped The Selection, but I’m hoping to reread the first book as soon as possible or before The One comes out! Nonetheless, I hope you all liked this book review and comment down below what are your thoughts about The Elite, I would love to read all your reactions for the book! Talk to you, soon!