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WWW Wednesdays (April 2)

Posted on April 2, 2014 | 12 comments

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

My Answers:

 
Legend (Legend, #1) Recently Finished: Legend by Marie Lu. Really enjoyed this book.  Here is a link to my review:

https://cynthiastacey.com/2014/03/28/legend-by-marie-lu/

Spellcaster (Spellcaster, #1)Currently Reading SpellCaster by Claudia Gray.  I can’t put this down it is so awesome!.

Up Next? 

 

Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) Figured I would jump on the Vampire Academy bandwagon and see what all the hype is about.

And as always you never know what little treasure will show up and DEMAND to be read.  Happy reading everyone.

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Legend by Marie Lu

Posted on March 28, 2014 | 2 comments

Legend (Legend, #1) Legend by Marie Lu. Published Nov 29, 2011 by Putnam Juvenile. CDN $9.50 paperback copy.

What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic’s wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic’s highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country’s most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem. From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths – until the day June’s brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family’s survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias’s death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets. Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills. (Goodreads Excerpt)

I seem to be on a bit of a dystopia kick lately. Not that I’m complaining, since so far I have not been disappointed. My 16 yr old daughter gave me this book to read first since it isn’t something she would normally read. I was pleasantly surprised. The book is written from both June and Day’s POV. I love this type of writing. I like how we get into both heads and learn what makes them tick. I have to say I was shocked at Metias’s death. (Not a spoiler since it is on the goodreads excerpt!)

The back and forth chase between the characters is engaging and keeps you on the edge waiting until they meet face to face. I love how alike these characters are even though they don’t see it. There is a lot of suspense, action, thrills and chills. I’m a big fan of kick ass heroines and this delivers with impact. Day is equally bad ass but with a kind soft side that is endearing.

The love connection between the two is sweet and maybe a little quick, but I will chalk it up to how they met and the intensity of the timing. I was a little surprised at the ending, not in a bad way but just surprised. I’m looking forward to the next book.

4 ½ stars for me.
 

 

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WWW Wednesdays (March 19)

Posted on March 19, 2014 | 1 comment

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

My Answers

 White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements, #1)Recently Finished White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L Armentrout.  Freakin Fantastic.  Here is a link to my review:

https://cynthiastacey.com/2014/03/17/white-hot-kiss-by-jennifer-l-armentrout/

Legend (Legend, #1)Currently Reading Legend by Marie Lu.  So far it is good but I just barely started.

Up Next? 

Spellcaster (Spellcaster, #1) Firstborn

SpellCasster by Claudia Gray

Firstborn by Ryan Attard

And as always you never know what little treasure will show up and DEMAND to be read.  Happy reading everyone.

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WWW Wednesdays (March 19)

Posted on March 19, 2014 | 3 comments

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

My Answers:

White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements, #1) Recently Finished: White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L Armentrout.  Totally freaking awesome!.  Here is a link to my review:

https://cynthiastacey.com/2014/03/17/white-hot-kiss-by-jennifer-l-armentrout/

Legend (Legend, #1)Currently Reading Legend by Marie Lu.  So far it is good but I am not very far into it.

Up Next? 

Spellcaster (Spellcaster, #1) Firstborn

SpellCaster by Claudia Gray

Firstborn by Ryan Attard

And as always you never know what little treasure will show up and DEMAND to be read.  Happy reading everyone.

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WWW Wednesdays (March 12)

Posted on March 12, 2014 | 8 comments

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

My Answers I’m afraid it has been a slow reading week this week.  My answers are the same as last week. 😦

Bitter Sweet Love (The Dark Elements, #0.5)Destroy Me (Shatter Me, #1.5) Recently Finished Bitter Sweet Love by Jennifer L Armentrout.  Awesome new series.  Here is a link to my review:

https://cynthiastacey.com/2014/03/03/bitter-sweet-love-jennifer-l-armentrout/

and Destroy Me (Shatter Me 1.5) by Tahereh Mafi.  Again great Novella.  Here is a link to my review:

https://cynthiastacey.com/2014/03/03/destroy-me-shatter-me-1-5-by-tahereh-mafi/

White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements, #1)Currently Reading White Hot Kiss by Jennifer Armentrout.  This is the next book in the Dark Elements series after the Novella above.  OMG I am loving this series.  I just wish I had more time to read!!!

Up Next? Legend by Marie Lu is going to be first and then one of the other ones. 

Legend (Legend, #1)       Fracture Me (Shatter Me, #2.5)Spellcaster (Spellcaster, #1)

Fracture Me (Shatter Me 2.5) by Tahereh Mafi

SpellCaster by Claudia Gray

And as always you never know what little treasure will show up and DEMAND to be read.  Happy reading everyone.

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Teaser Tuesday (Mar 11)

Posted on March 11, 2014 | 13 comments

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teaser:

At least twice a month, I see my Wanted poster flashed on the JumboTrons scattered throughout downtown Los Angeles.  It looks out of place up there.

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Legend (Legend, #1) Legend by Marie Lu

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WWW Wednesdays (March 5)

Posted on March 5, 2014 | 10 comments

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

My Answers

Bitter Sweet Love (The Dark Elements, #0.5)Destroy Me (Shatter Me, #1.5) Recently Finished Bitter Sweet Love by Jennifer L Armentrout.  Awesome new series.  Here is a link to my review:

https://cynthiastacey.com/2014/03/03/bitter-sweet-love-jennifer-l-armentrout/

and Destroy Me (Shatter Me 1.5) by Tahereh Mafi.  Again great Novella.  Here is a link to my review:

https://cynthiastacey.com/2014/03/03/destroy-me-shatter-me-1-5-by-tahereh-mafi/

White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements, #1)Currently Reading White Hot Kiss by Jennifer Armentrout.  This is the next book in the Dark Elements series after the Novella above.  So far it is amazing as you would expect from this author.

Up Next?

Spellcaster (Spellcaster, #1) Legend (Legend, #1) Fracture Me (Shatter Me, #2.5)

One of these I think since I own all of them:

SpellCaster by Claudia Gray

Legend by Marie Lu

Fracture Me (Shatter Me 2.5) by Tahereh Mafi

And as always you never know what little treasure will show up and DEMAND to be read.  Happy reading everyone.

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WWW Wednesdays (Feb 19)

Posted on February 19, 2014 | 10 comments

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

My Answers

Fire with Fire (Demonblood, #2) Allegiant (Divergent, #3)Recently Finished:  Allegiant (Divergent #3) by Veronica Roth.  and Fire with Fire (Demonblood #2) by Penelope King.  I finished both on vacation and loved them.  I will post a review soon.

Ignite Me (Shatter Me, #3)Currently Reading Ignite Me (Shatter Me #3) by Tahereh Mafi.  I have barely started this so no comments yet.

Up Next?

These are what I have my eye on but I’m not really sure.

   Legend (Legend, #1) Curse of Shadows and Light (Demonblood, #3) Secret (Elemental, #4)

Legend by Marie Lu

Curse of Shadows and Light (Demonblood#3) by Penelope King

Secret (Elemental #4) by Brigid Kemmerer.

And as always you never know what little treasure will show up and DEMAND to be read.  Happy reading everyone.

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