Review: If I Stay

Title: If I Stay
Author: Gayle Forman
Genre; Young Adult
Format: Hardcover, 201 pp
Source: Library

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Synopsis

In a single moment, everything changes. Seventeenyear- old Mia has no memory of the accident; she can only recall riding along the snow-wet Oregon road with her family. Then, in a blink, she fi nds herself watching as her own damaged body is taken from the wreck...
A sophisticated, layered, and heartachingly beautiful story about the power of family and friends, the choices we all make - and the ultimate choice Mia commands.


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This book totally took me by surprise. I had read a couple reviews on the internet, thought it might be a good read, so when I saw it in my local library I picked it up. This book completely knocked my socks off... To even imagine going through her situation got me all teary eyed. I loved the flashbacks on her life, how she connects with her parents, the love she has for her little brother. The love her and Adam share.

I couldn't ever imagine having to make the decision to live or die. Live without your parents, your brother. Live with your grandparents, boyfriend, best friend. Or to go to rest. Go to the next life with the people you love most. There's so much to think about. 

The only thing I didn't like about this book was the language. This book is supposed to be for Young Adult/Teen. On the B&N website it says 12 & up. They were dropping the F-bomb, Saying G-D, the B word. I know just about every kid cusses at some point in their life, but I don't think they should have this kind of language in a kids book.

I think I need to stock up in tissue. Here lately I have been getting these amazing books that always get me crying at some point. I think it's awesome that these Authors can get you on that level. Get you so tied up in their story that you feel connected to that character. I can not wait to read Where She Went.


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At the end of this book there is an acknowledgments section, Gayle had said she listened to "Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, more than two hundred times while working on the book. So I searched it. It's a pretty amazing song.

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Review: Catching Fire

Title: Catching Fire
Series: The Hunger Games #2
Author: Suzanne Collins
Genre: Young Adult
Format: Hardcover, 391 pp
Source: Library

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Synopsis

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.


 

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This is not going to be a very long review. I can't get into details for those of you who have not read this book. If you have read this book and would like to talk about it please feel free to email me.

This book did not disappoint. It was equally good if not better than the first one. I read this whole book in 12 hours. it sucked me right in and kept my attention. Kat knows she made the Capital mad but she never thought they would make her go back into the games. I never thought she would have to go back either. I actually cried a couple times.

I am torn with the love triangle in this book. I usually have my favorite but I'm just as confused as Katniss is.

I loved this Games in this book. I loved how you're right there trying to figure out the riddles. And the end, tear-jerker. You will probably need to grab a tissue when you read this.


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Review: Hidden By Blood

Title: Hidden by Blood
Series: Sweetblood Series #1.5
Author: Laurie London
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Format: eBook, 57pg
Source: B&N, Free

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Synopsis


Deep within the forests of the Pacific Northwest, two vampire coalitions battle for supremacy—Guardians who safeguard humanity and Darkbloods, rogues who will stop at nothing to satisfy their craving for the sweetest of human blood.
Now, former Army Ranger Finn McKentry finds himself imprisoned as a blood slave, forced to submit to an enemy more powerful than any he's encountered before. Only Brenna Stewart, the woman he'd loved and lost, can set him free—but the secret she harbors might lead them down the most dangerous path of all…



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Even though this is a Novella, Laurie got everything packed in here. At only 57 pages, I didn't feel rushed. I thought it went at a even pace.

I thought this was a good addition to the Sweetblood Series. You get to see a little further into the lives of other vampires in the community and how they struggle to stay away from the Sweet, even though it may be tempting.

This was a very good short story. I think anyone who likes the Sweetblood Series will like this novella.



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