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To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?
My Answers:
Recently Finished: The One (The Selection #3) by Kiera Cass. I loved this series. This was a fantastic end to the trilogy. Review posted here:
https://cynthiastacey.com/2014/07/29/the-one-the-selection-3/
Currently Reading : Duplicity (Spellbound #2) by Nikki Jefford. Loving this book. I can’t believe I stumbled upon the first book by accident and got it for free! I downloaded this immediatley upon finishing the first. It was only $3.05 on kindle!
Up Next?
Not sure. These are on my radar though.
Recalled (Death Escorts #1) by Cambria Herbert
Reckoning (Arotos Trilogy #2) by Amy Miles
Magic Burns (Kate daniels #2) by Ilona Andrews
And as always you never know what little treasure will show up and DEMAND to be read. Happy reading everyone.
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The One (The Selection #3) by Kiera Cass. Published June 5, 2014 by HarperCollins Children’s Books. CDN $13.99 Kindle edition.
THE SELECTION changed the lives of thirty-five girls forever. Now, only one will claim Prince Maxon’s heart… It’s swoon meets the Hunger Games in the final instalment of THE SELECTION trilogy! For the four girls who remain at the palace, the friendships they’ve formed, rivalries they’ve struggled with and dangers they’ve faced have bound them to each other for the rest of their lives. Now, the time has come for one winner to be chosen. America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown – or to Prince Maxon’s heart. But as the competition approaches its end and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realises just how much she stands to lose – and how hard she’ll have to fight for the future she wants. (Goodreads excerpt)
Well what to say about this roller coaster of emotions that calls itself The Selection? I have to admit that I really loved this story. It wasn’t a diehard serious deep in-your-face dystopia. It was fun and romantic and less political than most dystopian books. You swoon over Maxon and love the cat fights and the hilarity of the antics of the contest. You grab onto America and secretly hope that she gets her happily ever after with the prince. You want to smack her a few times for being stupid but…sigh Maxon is there.
And then there is The One (Selection #3). This book makes a dramatic change in tactics and focuses more on the politics and rebels and all of the angst that most dystopian novels have. Not to say it doesn’t deal with the romance…it does, but it is grittier and hard. The roller coaster continues and at one point I was very sad and angry and then….sigh…tear…OMG I love Maxon…I won’t say anymore.
The ending is a bit of a shock but it is satisfying and a great end to the trilogy.
5 stars for me.
Entangled (Spellbound #1) by Nikki Jefford. Published Feb 20, 2012 by the Author. CDN $FREE on kindle.
Two months after dying, seventeen-year-old witch Graylee Perez wakes up in her twin sister Charlene’s body. Until Gray finds a way back inside her own body, she’s stuck being Charlene every twenty-hour hours. Her sister has left precise instructions on how Gray should dress and behave. Looking like a prep isn’t half as bad as hanging out with Charlene’s snotty friends and gropey boyfriend. The “normals” of McKinley High might be quick to write her behavior off as post-traumatic stress, but warlock Raj McKenna is the only person who suspects Gray has returned from the dead. Now Gray has to solve the mystery of her death and resurrection and disentangle herself from Charlene’s body before she disappears for good. (Goodreads Excerpt)
I have one word to say “Freaking Wow”. (Ok that was two words but I couldn’t help it). I totally loved this book. It was original and emotional and a roller coaster of emotions. At the beginning I was like “ok this is good, my kind of book, witches etc.” I didn’t read the excerpt before reading it so when I got to the good stuff I was like “holy crap this is wild.” And then when I got into it I was like “Oh no she didn’t” and “Are you freaking kidding me what a B*#@.”
So any book that gets me that riled up is good in my eyes. I know I haven’t’ said much but hey that’s how these reviews sometimes go. I hate spoilers so in a nutshell:
I loved loved loved the book. So much so, that as soon as I finished I bought the next book. It has everything I love in a YA book, magic, witches, warlocks, intrigue, suspense, twins, romance, plot twists and holy smoke a lot of action. I got sucked in as soon as I started and it didn’t let up. Even at the end. I was emotionally invested from the start.
5 awesome stars for me!
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To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?
My Answers:
Recently Finished: Entangled (Spellbound #1) by Nikki Jefford. I found this book on Amazon for free and absolutely loved it. Original and captivating. I did check today to see if it was still free and it is $0.99 well worth it.
Currently Reading : The One (Selection #3( by Kiera Cass. I haven’t actually started this yet, but I will today. Can’t wait to finish the trilogy!
Up Next?
I loved the Entangled book so much that I downloaded the next book in the series Duplicity (Spellbound #2) by Nikki Jefford. Other than that, I have nothing on the radar.
And as always you never know what little treasure will show up and DEMAND to be read. Happy reading everyone.
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To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?
My Answers: 
Recently Finished: Taste of Darkness (Healer #3) by Maria Snyder.
https://cynthiastacey.com/2014/07/14/taste-of-darkness-healer-3-by-maria-v-snyder/
The Elite (The Selection #2)by Kiera Cass and the novella The Prince by Kiera Cass.
https://cynthiastacey.com/2014/07/15/the-elite-the-selection-2-by-kiera-cass/
Currently Reading : Entangled (Spellbound #1) by Nikki Jefford. I had to give my pocket book a break and I found this free on Amazon. So far it is good.
Up Next?
I am dying to read the rest of the Selection series, The One (The Selection #3) by Kiera Cass, and The Guard, a short novela that goes with the series. Other than that I’m not sure what else. Time for something new!
And as always you never know what little treasure will show up and DEMAND to be read. Happy reading everyone.
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The Elite (The Selection #2) by Kiera Cass. Published Apr 23, 2013 by Harper Teen. CDN $11.99 Kindle edition.
The Selection began with thirty-five girls. Now, with the group narrowed down to the Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon’s heart is fiercer than ever–and America is still struggling to decide where her own heart truly lies. Is it with Maxon, who could make her life a fairy tale? Or with her first love, Aspen, who she always thought was the one? America is desperate for more time. But the rest of the Elite know exactly what they want–and America’s chance to choose is about to slip away.( (Goodreads Excerpt)
OMG, Holy Crap and any other flip out words I can say! I have never wanted to throw a book at the wall so badly in my life, while still desperate to read more more more! This book both infuriated me and delighted me and infuriated me again. Sigh…
Ok now that I am calmer let’s try to rationalize the above:
America- OMG woman are you stupid!
Maxon – OMG man are you blind and stupid!
Aspen- seriously dude if you love this girl you are one stupid guy for putting her through that and risking her very life! Are you STUPID!
OK without giving you spoilers I realize that I can’t really explain myself here. I refuse to do spoilers so suffice it to say this book was a roller coaster of emotions on every front. I have to say that I did enjoy it in the end. The story progresses from just the Selection and you see more of the political issues and the history of the Selection as well as some character development from the King which I enjoyed. (He’s a BLEEP* for sure!)
I’m really looking forward to the last book and I really hope America smartens the hell up because so many times I wanted to smack her up the side of the head! Seriously.
5 stars for me. It is rare that I am that emotionally involved in a story!
. Taste of Darkness (Healer #3) by Maria V Snyder. Published Dec 31, 2013 by Harlequin MIRA. CDN $8.67 Kindle edition.
She’s fought death and won. But how can she fight her fears? Avry knows hardship and trouble. She fought the plague and survived. She took on King Tohon and defeated him. But now her heart-mate, Kerrick, is missing, and Avry fears he’s gone forever. But there’s a more immediate threat: The Skeleton King plots to claim the Fifteen Realms for his own. With armies in disarray and the dead not staying down, Avry’s healing powers are needed now more than ever. Torn between love and loyalty, Avry must choose her path carefully. For the future of her world depends on her decision (Goodreads excerpt)
I have to say that I am a big fan of Maria Snyder. She knows how to weave a great tale and keep you enthralled until the end. Her characters are so enjoyable and real that you have no choice but be swept away by their story and hang on every word to find out what happens. Taste of Darkness did not disappoint… other than the fact that it is over I loved every minute of reading it.
What else is there really to say about the end of the trilogy? It continues to amaze and delight, full of engaging twists and turns…I love the new Flea and his power (minor spoiler sorryJ) The newest foe to enter the realm is scary and twisted and really really gross! I won’t say any more. I’m glad I got to see a little more of little Danny and how he is faring with his new life. And of course I enjoyed seeing Avery and Kerrick grow together despite his little issues that derived from the last book. (again no spoilers!)
I have to say this is one of my favorite stories. My only issue is that the chapters were not identified with the POV of the character. Sometimes this got a little confusing and I had to reread the first paragraphs to know who was talking. Other than that I’m a big fan.
5 stars for me!
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I love Wordless Wednesday. I get a kick out of finding the best picture that makes me laugh or go ‘OMG that is so adorable’. So please LEASE LEAVE A COMMENT with either the link to your own Wordless Wednesday post, or just a comment (if you don’t have a blog). Thanks!
To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?
My Answers: 
Recently Finished: The Selection by Kiera Cass. I loved loved loved this book! Can’t believe I waited so long to read it. Here is my review:
https://cynthiastacey.com/2014/07/04/the-selection-by-kiera-cass/
Currently Reading : .Taste of Darkness (Healer #3) by Maria Snyder. I actually just finished this late last night. OMG I love Maria Snyder, this was an awesome series. I will post a review soon!
Up Next?
I am dying to read the rest of the Selection series, Elite (The Selection #2) by Kiera Cass, The One and the novelas that go with hte series. I love this series and can’t wait to read more. I don’t own them yet though so who knows! 🙂
And as always you never know what little treasure will show up and DEMAND to be read. Happy reading everyone.
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