Favorite Quotes

'Once upon a time, there was a man as great as the gods...... But even the great can tremble with fear. Even the great can Fall.

Mary E. Pearson, Kiss of Deception

Friday, July 6, 2012

Stacking the Shelves (1)


"Stacking the Shelves" is a weekly theme hosted by Tynga's Reviews . Feel free to join in if you want. In this theme I showcase all the books I got this week.


I did not get very many books this week. Only a couple from Barnes & Noble and one ebook and one book from the library.



Bought at Barnes & Nobles:













This week I bought...

Forbidden by Syrie James & Ryan James.

Delirium by Lauren Oliver.



    E-Books:

I only got one E-book this week and that is Unlovable by Sherry Gammon.










   Library:

The book that I got from the library is Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles.












Those are the books I got this week. What did you get this week??

~Kimberly~

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Can't Wait Wednesday (2)



Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly theme that I made. It was inspired by "Waiting On Wednesday" over at Breaking The Spine. Basically what "Can't Wait Wednesday" is about, is that I showcase a book that I can't wait to be released. I also showcase a book that is already released, but I can't wait to read.










This weeks book to be released is The Forsaken by Lisa M. Stasse

Released Date: July 10th 2012             
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
 
                       Goodread summary





As an obedient orphan of the U.N.A. (the super-country that was once Mexico, the U.S., and Canada), Alenna learned at an early age to blend in and be quiet—having your parents taken by the police will do that to a girl. But Alenna can’t help but stand out when she fails a test that all sixteen-year-olds have to take: The test says she has a high capacity for brutal violence, and so she is sent to The Wheel, an island where all would-be criminals end up.


The life expectancy of prisoners on The Wheel is just two years, but with dirty, violent, and chaotic conditions, the time seems a lot longer as Alenna is forced to deal with civil wars for land ownership and machines that snatch kids out of their makeshift homes. Desperate, she and the other prisoners concoct a potentially fatal plan to flee the island. Survival may seem impossible, but Alenna is determined to achieve it anyway

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I saw this book trailer and fell in love. It sounded so amazing and unique. I could tell it was a dystopian book right of the bat, and I am really into those right now. However this one has the promise of standing out among all the dystopian books I have read so far (and I have read a lot, trust me). I just can't wait till this comes out, so I can see for myself if it is as amazing as it sounds.











This week's book that is already released and I can't wait to read is The Goddess Test by Aimée Carter.

Released: 5\ 1\2011
Series: The Goddess Test series                      
Publisher: Harlequin                                            
                                      Goodreads summary

EVERY GIRL WHO HAS TAKEN THE TEST HAS DIED.

NOW IT'S KATE'S TURN.

It's always been just Kate and her mom--and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate's going to start at a new school with no friends, no other family and the fear that her mother won't live past the fall.

Then she meets Henry. Dark. Tortured. And mesmerizing. He claims to be Hades, god of the Underworld--and if she accepts his bargain, he'll keep her mother alive while Kate tries to pass seven tests.

Kate is sure he's crazy--until she sees him bring a girl back from the dead. Now saving her mother seems crazily possible. If she suceeds, she'll become Henry's future bride and a goddess.

IF SHE FAILS...


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I love books with Greek mythology in them. I am just captivated with Greek mythology. Anyway, what first drew me to this book was the cover, it is absolutely stunning. However when I read that she was supposed to marry the guy, it really destroyed my excitement for the book. I do not like to read books about arranged marriages. I know this is not really an arranged marriage, but it feels like it. Then, I read a glowing review for the book and the blogger really changed my opinion for this book. Now I cannot wait till I can get my hands on this book.
   







Thank You for reading.
~Kimberly~

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Delirium by Lauren Oliver





Grade: 4 Butterflies
Name: Delirium (Delirium series #1)
Series: Delirium Series
Author: Lauren Oliver
Released: 8\ 2\ 2011
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Page Amount: 441



                                              Goodreads summary
                            
                                   


    Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once love -- the deliria -- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the government demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy.

But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love.






                                                           My Thoughts



Story: I love dystopian novels; they are my favorite genre of books. I love how different dystopian books are from each other but at the same time so similar to one other. I first saw this book online and I was very intrigued when I read what it was about. However at the same time I was hesitant to read this book because there are so many ways a writer can butcher a dystopian novel. So last week I was at the store and saw that this book was on sale, so I thought why not, and I am so glad I did! This story is so unique. It captivated me from page one. I love how every person just accepts that love is a disease. It is not really fast paced, but not as slow as a slug either.



Characters: I fell in love with the characters in this book. Lena was such a strong character. They are very realistic characters, and they made very realistic decisions. The character development was fantastic, but I think it could have been better if it did not take as long for Lena to realize that the government is bad and not good. The relationship between Alex and Lena was so believable. They didn't fall in love the instant they meet. It took a while for them to fall in love, but that made the book so much more realistic.



Writing: The writing was so good. I love Lauren Oliver’s writing style. It is just as unique and beautiful as her book. That is all I can really say about the writing. There is nothing else to say but that. Lauren Oliver is just a beautiful writer.



Ending: I will say this: Lauren Oliver knows how to torture her readers. That ending made me start bawling. I am so glad the second book is out already because I would never have survived the wait. And that very last paragraph was so beautiful that I almost started to cry again.

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Overall: This was a very beautiful book. It had beautiful characters, beautiful writing and such a unique story line. It is a book that I will never forget.



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This book got...



4 Butterflies
Beloved, I really liked this book.










So that’s my review, I hope you like it.
Happy reading