Fangirlish | My Devotion to Carswell Thorne

Bonjour où Bonsoir, mes amis!  C'est Inas, la fille qui possède ce blog. It's been so long since I've posted here and now I need to clean this site up first. 

By the way, that's Levi from Shingeki no Kyojin (進撃の巨人) or Attack on Titan. And no, I haven't watched the anime, only the live-action part 1 (it sucked). Sorry, guys.

So... you must be wondering why on earth am I posting, right? I mean, I made a huge fuss about how I'm not going to post for a WHOLE YEAR, yet here I am, making this post. Clearly, I have a problem with self-consistency. But, who cares?

À Plus Tard, Mes Amis!

Time flies so fast! It's been more than a year since the first time I posted a review on this blog. I was a freshman in high school at that time. Now? I'm a senior. And that means...

FINAL EXAMS, BABY

To Infinity and BOOM! | Illuminae

Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1) by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Release date: October 22nd, 2015

Genres: YA, Sci-Fi

Pages:  599

Source: Bought it

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This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do.

This afternoon, her planet was invaded.

The year is 2575, and two rival megacorporations are at war over a planet that’s little more than an ice-covered speck at the edge of the universe. Too bad nobody thought to warn the people living on it. With enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra—who are barely even talking to each other—are forced to fight their way onto an evacuating fleet, with an enemy warship in hot pursuit.

But their problems are just getting started. A deadly plague has broken out and is mutating, with terrifying results; the fleet's AI, which should be protecting them, may actually be their enemy; and nobody in charge will say what’s really going on. As Kady hacks into a tangled web of data to find the truth, it's clear only one person can help her bring it all to light: the ex-boyfriend she swore she'd never speak to again.

Told through a fascinating dossier of hacked documents—including emails, schematics, military files, IMs, medical reports, interviews, and more—Illuminae is the first book in a heart-stopping, high-octane trilogy about lives interrupted, the price of truth, and the courage of everyday heroes.

Review:

*All profanities have been removed due to the reviewer's motto to stop using profanity*

One does not simply review this oh-so-awesome book without freaking out and leaving a fangirlish mess all over the page. Therefore, forgive me if I do freak out and leave a mess.

First, lemme show you a .gif that sums up this book in utter perfection:

Apollo: The Dramatic God | The Hidden Oracle

The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo) by Rick Riordan

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Release date: May 3rd, 2016

Genres: YA, Fantasy, Adventure

Pages:  361

Source: Bought it

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How do you punish an immortal?

By making him human.

After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disorientated, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favour.

But Apollo has many enemies - gods, monsters and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed. Apollo needs help, and he can think of only one place to go . . . an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood.

Review:

At first, when I found out about Rick Riordan's new book—new series!—I was part excited and part perplexed. I mean, yeay, another book! But I was also like, what? Another book?

 

When Red Riding Hoods Kill | Sisters Red

Sisters Red (Fairytale Retellings, #1) by Jackson Pearce

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books

Release date: June 7th, 2010

Genres: YA, Fantasy, Supernatural

Pages:  344

Source: Bought it

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Scarlett March lives to hunt the Fenris--the werewolves that took her eye when she was defending her sister Rosie from a brutal attack. Armed with a razor-sharp hatchet and blood-red cloak, Scarlett is an expert at luring and slaying the wolves. She's determined to protect other young girls from a grisly death, and her raging heart will not rest until every single wolf is dead.

Rosie March once felt her bond with her sister was unbreakable. Owing Scarlett her life, Rosie hunts ferociously alongside her. But even as more girls' bodies pile up in the city and the Fenris seem to be gaining power, Rosie dreams of a life beyond the wolves. She finds herself drawn to Silas, a young woodsman who is deadly with an ax and Scarlett's only friend--but does loving him mean betraying her sister and all that they've worked for?

Review:

I bought this book for one third of the original price at a book fair in my town. I checked the rating on Goodreads and it didn't even reach four stars. I reconsidered on buying this book. But, oh well, how bad could it be? Besides, I'd be able to buy it while it was cheap!

Turned out, I was pleasantly entertained by this Red Riding Hood retelling more than I could've thought possible.

In Love? Call 911! | Delirium

Delirium (Delirium, #1) by Lauren Oliver

Publisher: HarperTeen

Release date: February 3rd, 2011

Genres: YA, Romance, Dystopian, Sci-Fi

Pages:  441

Source: Bought it

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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.

Review:

I've been avoiding this book for as long as I can remember. Every time I saw it in a bookstore, I was never interested even in touching it. Why? Because it was about love! As a disease! It practically shouts the whole story line already. Of course the book would be about romance. Like, hundreds of pages of sickening romance. I predicted it'd be about a girl who (OF COURSE) eventually fell for a guy even though she wasn't supposed to.

But, well. I was wrong.

I Hate This Book | The Crown

The Crown (The Selection, #5) by Kiera Cass

Publisher: HarperCollins

Release date: May 3rd, 2016

Genres: YA, Romance, Dystopian

Pages:  278

Source: Bought it

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When Eadlyn became the first princess of Illéa to hold her own Selection, she didn’t think she would fall in love with any of her thirty-five suitors. She spent the first few weeks of the competition counting down the days until she could send them all home. But as events at the palace force Eadlyn even further into the spotlight, she realizes that she might not be content remaining alone.

Eadlyn still isn’t sure she’ll find the fairytale ending her parents did twenty years ago. But sometimes the heart has a way of surprising you…and soon Eadlyn must make a choice that feels more impossible—and more important—than she ever imagined.

Review:

This book is a lot of things. But predictable isn't one of them.

I read through this finale with a HUGE expectation because seriously, I've been waiting for it for a whole year! And well, I didn't exactly get what I wanted.

Boy Meets Girl and The Cliché Happens | Isla and the Happily Ever After

Isla and the Happily Ever After (Anna and the French Kiss, #3) by Stephanie Perkins

Publisher: Speak

Release date: August 4th, 2015

Genres: YA, Romance, Contemporary

Pages:  339

Source: Bought it

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From the glittering streets of Manhattan to the moonlit rooftops of Paris, falling in love is easy for hopeless dreamer Isla and introspective artist Josh. But as they begin their senior year in France, Isla and Josh are quickly forced to confront the heartbreaking reality that happily-ever-afters aren't always forever. Their romantic journey is skillfully intertwined with those of beloved couples Anna and Étienne and Lola and Cricket, whose paths are destined to collide in a sweeping finale certain to please fans old and new.

Review:

Now, now... Lola and The Boy Next Door is one of my favorite romance novels of all time. I was pretty confident that nothing could top that book in the romance department, not even its sequel. Apparently, I was right.

Slugging to the Finish Line | Allegiant

Allegiant 

Director: Robert Schwentke

Release date: March 18th, 2016

Genres: Action, Sci-fi

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Elgort

Duration: 121 min

Rating: PG-13

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Tris (Shailene Woodley) escapes with Four (Theo James) to journey beyond the wall that encloses Chicago. For the first time, they leave the only city and family they have ever known to find a peaceful solution. Once outside, they learn shocking new truths that render old discoveries meaningless. As the ruthless battle threatens humanity, Tris and Four quickly decide who to trust to survive. Tris must ultimately make difficult choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.

Review:

SPOILERS! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!

Liked the First Book WAY Better | Through the Zombie Glass

Through The Zombie Glass by Gena Showalter

Publisher: Harlequin Teen

Release date: September 24th, 2013

Genres: YA, Paranormal, Fantasy

Pages:  480

Source: Bought it

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Zombies stalk the night. Forget blood and brains. These monsters hunger for human souls. Sadly, they've got mine…

Alice Bell has lost so much. Family. Friends. A home. She thought she had nothing else to give. She was wrong.

After a new zombie attack, strange things begin to happen to her. Mirrors come to life, and the whispers of the dead assault her ears. But the worst? A terrible darkness blooms inside her, urging her to do very wicked things...

Review:

Yep. That was me. Picking this book up. Opening it. Bracing myself for its awesomeness... and instead, I got.. oh well. Let's not go into that, shall we?

Flawed yet VERY Lovable Characters | Every Move

Every Move (Every, #3) by Ellie Marney

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Release date: March 1st, 2015

Genres: YA, Thriller, Mystery, Romance

Pages:  349

Source: Bought it

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Rachel Watts is suffering from recurring nightmares about her near-death experience in London. She just wants to forget the whole ordeal, but her boyfriend, James Mycroft, is obsessed with piecing the puzzle together and anticipating the next move of the mysterious Mr Wild - his own personal Moriarty.

So when Rachel's brother, Mike, suggests a trip back to their old home in Five Mile, Rachel can't wait to get away. Unfortunately it's not the quiet weekend she was hoping for with the unexpected company of Mike's old school buddy, the wildly unreliable Harris Derwent.

Things get worse for Rachel when Harris returns to Melbourne with them - but could Harris be the only person who can help her move forward? Then a series of murders suggests that Mr Wild is still hot on their tails and that Mycroft has something Wild wants - something Wild is prepared to kill for.

Can Watts and Mycroft stay one step ahead of the smartest of all criminal masterminds? The stage is set for a showdown of legendary proportions...

Review:

INCREDIBLY AWESOME are two words I'm gonna use to describe this book.

There's no doubt that this series has crawled its way into my 'favorite series of all time' list, along with The Lunar Chronicles and The School For Good and Evil.

When A Mermaid Falls In Love | The Siren

The Siren by Kiera Cass

Publisher: HarperTeen

Release date: January 26th, 2016

Genres: YA, Romance, Fantasy

Pages:  336

Source: Bought it

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From Kiera Cass, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series, comes a captivating stand-alone fantasy romance.

Kahlen is a Siren, bound to serve the Ocean by luring humans to watery graves with her voice, which is deadly to any human who hears it. Akinli is human—a kind, handsome boy who's everything Kahlen ever dreamed of. Falling in love puts them both in danger . . . but Kahlen can't bear to stay away. Will she risk everything to follow her heart?

The Siren was previously self-published; this brand-new edition has been completely rewritten and redesigned.

Review:

The Singers Of Death.

That's what I'm gonna call the Sirens.

You see, this is a romance story—an impossible romance story—of an otherworldly beautiful girl who has a lethal voice and an ordinary boy who's cute and adorable and totally likes her because of her personalities—not her beauty.

Giveaway | Darkly Deeply Beautifully

Darkly Deeply Beautifully (The Ceruleans, #5) by Megan Tayte

Publisher: Heaven Afire

Release date: February 16th, 2016

Genres: YA, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance

Pages: 313

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DARKNESS HAS FALLEN, AND SHE ALONE WILL SEE THE LIGHT.

With her mother’s life hanging in the balance, Scarlett is devastated – and done with being in the dark. She wants answers, all of them.

But when was her pursuit of the truth ever straightforward?

Pulling a single thread impels a great unravelling. And each revelation will force Scarlett to rethink what she thought she knew about the Ceruleans, the Fallen, her family – herself.

All that came before was a mere prelude to this, the last journey. From London to Twycombe to Hollythwaite to Cerulea, Scarlett will be stalked by the ghosts of what has been, what may have been and what may come to pass. Until she reaches the place where it all began, and it all must end.

But in the final reckoning, none will survive unscathed. And some will not survive at all.

In this explosive conclusion to The Ceruleans series, all must be defined by their actions: sinner, saint… or something more beautiful entirely?

Hey! Today it's Darkly Deeply Beautifully by Megan Tayte's Release Day! I've been asked to hold a Launch/Release Party for it, and now here I am. For those who haven't heard of the book, it's the last book in the series called The Ceruleans. At the end of this party, there will be a giveaway in order to win very cool stuff! Make sure you join! And oh! Megan will be doing a guest post in order to explain her works! Are you ready for it? Here it goes!

Cover Reveal | Princess of Tyrone Cover

Princess of Tyrone (Fairytale Galaxy, #1) by Katie Hamstead

Release Date: March 31st, 2016
Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press
Genres: Space Opera, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
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Apolline is happy hunting magical creatures on her pirate infested outer-perimeter planet. She is a fantastic shot, and doesn’t flinch at the blood and guts of her kills. Never once did she consider she could be the missing Princess of Tyrone.

All her life, she has heard the story of the Princess, cursed to sleep for eternity, unless her betrothed, the Prince of Oran, gave her true love’s kiss. Although Apolline knows she is betrothed, she thinks her fairy guardians arranged it out of ignorance of human ways. The thought she could be a princess is inconceivable.

Then Allard appears. Handsome, charming—but he’s not hers to have. He’s betrothed, too. Her guardians warn her against her new found friendship, but she and Allard meet in secret anyway. Despite her rough exterior, he sees beyond her gun-slinging bravado, and their love blossoms.

But the deadline for the sleeping curse is approaching. If Apolline falls in love with the wrong person, she could end up sleeping forever.

A quirky, adventurous retelling of Sleeping Beauty, with a less than princess-ly princess!

WOOHOO! Today, I'm going to share the cover of a new retelling of Sleeping Beauty, written by Katie Hamstead. 

As you can see from the blurb, it's not just some other retelling, it's a very BADASS retelling with ANTIMAINSTREAM plot and BADASS HEROINE! How awesome is that! You know how I feel about retellings, especially after finishing The Lunar Chronicles, I can't wait to get my hands on this book! And oh! It has a very PRETTY cover, did I tell you? I judge a book by its cover and this book has already surpassed my standard.

Whoops, what? I haven't shown you the pretty little cover? Sorry, my bad. Okay, so... here goes awesomeness.

Another Ship is Coming Your Way | The Infinite Sea

The Infinite Sea (The 5th Wave, #1) by Rick Yancey

Publisher: Penguin Books

Release date: September 16th, 2014

Genres: YA, Sci-Fi, Dystopian

Pages:  320

Source: Bought it

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How do you rid the Earth of seven billion humans? Rid the humans of their humanity.

Surviving the first four waves was nearly impossible. Now Cassie Sullivan finds herself in a new world, a world in which the fundamental trust that binds us together is gone. As the 5th Wave rolls across the landscape, Cassie, Ben, and Ringer are forced to confront the Others’ ultimate goal: the extermination of the human race.

Cassie and her friends haven’t seen the depths to which the Others will sink, nor have the Others seen the heights to which humanity will rise, in the ultimate battle between life and death, hope and despair, love and hate.

Review:

OH MY GOSH

Those three words pretty much sum up my general reaction throughout the whole book.

The Infinite Sea continues some time (not too long) after the end of The 5th Wave. Evan hasn't come (as he promised) yet, but the crew/team/whatever-you-want-to-call-it can't stay in the hotel for long because winter is coming. They'll need a better shelter. So, Ringer volunteers to go look for the cavern they knew about from a pamphlet. And from there, things got interesting.

Our Picks | 2015

Heeeyy!! I know it's February and WAY past 2015. But, I still can't move on from some of the books I read last year. Let's just say, some of them really really had a special place in my heart. I'm going to list five books here, while the other five will be listed by Kelechi. And this list isn't sorted by the most favorite to the least ones, okay? I love them all the same.

Totally NOT A Retelling | Alice in Zombieland

Alice In Zombieland (White Rabbit Chronicles, #1) by Gena Showalter

Publisher: Harlequin Teen

Release date: September 25th, 2012

Genres: YA, Horror, Fantasy, Romance

Pages:  404

Source: Bought it

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She won't rest until she's sent every walking corpse back to its grave. Forever.

If anyone had told Alice Bell that her entire life would change course between one heartbeat and the next, she would have laughed. From blissful to tragic, innocent to ruined? Please. But that's all it took. One heartbeat. A blink, a breath, a second, and everything she knew and loved was gone.

Her father was right. The monsters are real.

To avenge her family, Ali must learn to fight the undead. To survive, she must learn to trust the baddest of the bad boys, Cole Holland. But Cole has secrets of his own, and if Ali isn't careful, those secrets might just prove to be more dangerous than the zombies

REVIEW

I probably shouldn't have liked this book as much as I did. But, the truth is.. I freakin' did. I read reviews on Goodreads before buying this book, turned the popular ones were the negative ones. Therefore, I lowered my expectations and bought only the first book in the series in case I'm no longer interested in reading the rest of the series.

What a Disappointment | The Game of Lives

The Game Of Lives (The Mortality Doctrine, #3) by James Dashner

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Release date: November 17th, 2015

Genres: YA, Sci-Fi, Dystopian

Pages:  352

Source: Bought it

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The games Michael is playing have become all too real. Only weeks ago, sinking into the Sleep was fun. The VirtNet combined the most cutting-edge technology and the most sophisticated gaming for a full mind-body experience. And it was Michael's passion. But now every time Michael sinks, he risks his life.

The games are over. The VirtNet has become a world of deadly consequences, and Kaine grows stronger by the day. The Mortality Doctrine - Kaine's master plan - has nearly been realized, and little by little the line separating the virtual from the real is blurring. If Kaine succeeds, it will mean worldwide cyber domination. And it looks like Michael and his friends are the only ones who can put the monster back in the box - if Michael can figure out who his friends really are. From the New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series comes The Game of Lives, the thrilling finale to the Mortality Doctrine series. Perfect for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games.

REVIEW

Whoa. This book was such a BIG disappointment. I've been waiting for it for a WHOLE year and what did I get? Nothing remarkable, nothing special, nothing worth remembering. Let's just say that I ALMOST felt nothing throughout the whole 352 pages.

Interview | Erica Cameron

Deadly Sweet Lies (The Dream War Saga, #2) by Erica Cameron

Publisher: Spencer Hill Press

Release date: December 1st, 2015

Genres: YA, Fantasy, Paranormal
Source: Publisher

Pages: 400

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Nadette Lawson knows when you’re lying.

Every night for the past two years, the Balasura have visited her dreams, enticing her to enter their world. And every night she’s seen through their lies. Now, they’re tired of playing in the shadows and they begin to stalk her in the waking world. It’s no longer just an invitation; if Nadette doesn’t join them, they’ll take her family. Forever. She needs help, and the haven she’s seeking may be just out of reach.

Julian Teagan is a master of deception.

To survive, he has to convince the world his mother isn’t useless, that everything’s fine, otherwise he’ll lose what little he has left in this life. He knows the lying won’t be enough to keep him and his mother in the shadows, but it’s all he knows. The only light of truth is Orane, a Balasura who sees past Julian’s facade and challenges him to face the darkness. Then Orane is killed, and Julian learns his mentor was far from innocent. The Balasura have hunted children like him for centuries, and their next target, Nadette is his one chance at finally being a part of something real. If Julian can just convince her to trust him…

WOOHOO!! I have Erica Cameron here, the author of Deadly Sweet Lies, which I just reviewed... last week, I guess? You can read my review here. She created one of the most intriguing characters ever! Julian was my favorite! You can see all of her previous and upcoming works here.

Giveaway | Life After the Undead

Life After The Undead by Pembroke Sinclair

Publisher: Booktrope Publishing

Release date: October 27th, 2015

Genres: YA, Sci-fi, Dystopia
Source: Publisher

Pages: 248

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Seventeen-year-old Krista must quickly figure out how she’s going to survive in the zombie-destroyed world. The one advantage humans have is that the zombies hate humid environments, so they’re migrating west to escape its deteriorating effects. The survivors plan to construct a wall at North Platte to keep the undead out, and Krista has come to Nebraska to start a new life.

Zombies aren’t the only creatures she has to be cautious of—the other survivors have a dark side. Krista must fight not only to live but also to defend everything she holds dear—her country, her freedom, and ultimately, those she loves.

Join Krista in her quest to survive in this thrilling apocalyptic novel by Pembroke Sinclair.

Hi! I'm glad to announce that right now I'll be hosting a giveaway of an e-book I reviewed earlier this month. It's about a badass girl who's trying to survive in a zombie apocalypse! I love zombies, basically everything about it. Well, I mostly like The Walking Dead, but I'm cool with any kind of zombies.

Interview | Pembroke Sinclair

Life After The Undead by Pembroke Sinclair

Publisher: Booktrope Publishing

Release date: October 27th, 2015

Genres: YA, Sci-fi, Dystopia
Source: ARC in exchange of an honest review

Pages: 248

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Seventeen-year-old Krista must quickly figure out how she’s going to survive in the zombie-destroyed world. The one advantage humans have is that the zombies hate humid environments, so they’re migrating west to escape its deteriorating effects. The survivors plan to construct a wall at North Platte to keep the undead out, and Krista has come to Nebraska to start a new life.

Zombies aren’t the only creatures she has to be cautious of—the other survivors have a dark side. Krista must fight not only to live but also to defend everything she holds dear—her country, her freedom, and ultimately, those she loves.

Join Krista in her quest to survive in this thrilling apocalyptic novel by Pembroke Sinclair.

SHORT REVIEW

I was glad I had Life After The Undead as my first zombie novel ever. It has everything I could ever ask for in a novel featuring my favorite creatures in fictional worlds. It has a badass heroine. Like, really badass. Krista isn't easily intimidated, she stands up for herself, and I found myself liking her more and more each page. She's also smart and knows how to do her thing. My favorite line from her is exactly the same thing I would think of if I were in her shoes, or well.. mine.

SUPER Badass Heroine | Snow Globe

Snow Globe by Jeanne Skartsiaris

Publisher: Barclay Publicity

Release date: January 15th, 2015

Genres: YA, Supernatural, Thriller

Pages:  232

Source: Publisher

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Troubled teen. Juvenile delinquent. Aja Harmon is familiar with the labels. She and her mom live like gypsies, moving every year. Her mom works as a psychic and Aja fights to suppress her own intuitive abilities because the power scares her. After losing a cool job at Abercrombie & Fitch, the only work Aja can find is as a waitress at an elderly residence home. Slowly she begins to enjoy working with the seniors. Unlikely bonds forge, making their worlds bigger while shrinking the generation gap.

If only a corrupt police officer hadn't set his sights on Aja—a beautiful girl with a sketchy past. An easy target to add to his twisted collection.

Snow Globe is a story about a teen who tries to do the right thing but continues to find trouble with her smart mouth and fearless attitude. Working at the assisted living facility, Aja learns compassion and how important yet fragile life is.

Review:
 

Snow Globe was one of the most thrilling novels I've read so far. I had goosebumps all the way from the beginning to the end. I had a bit difficulty trying to figure out the genre. I know it says Fantasy and Supernatural, but those two aspects are more like accompanying aspects rather than significant ones. If you expect to read a story of a psychic girl who fights demons and ghosts and stuff like that, then you won't get what you're looking for. Because this novel isn't exactly a supernatural novel, it's more about the struggle of life for a girl with dark past and abnormal mom who's the perfect portrayal of a hippie.

Bloggish | E-ARCs and E-Books I Got in 2015

Whew, can't believe 2015 has passed! It's 2016 and I'm still the same as ever. Well, guess what. I just started this blog last year on March... or February, I think, and I already got a few e-ARCs and Ebooks for reviewing! I know they're not hard copies like I prefer them to be. But, it still counts as something. The thing is, I live in the middle of nowhere and no publishers would send a free hard copy to someone who lives outside of the U.S or England or Canada.

Okay, so now I'm gonna show you some titles of the review copies or ARCs I got in 2015. They're all electronic, of course. Some of them might have been reviewed before and you can read their reviews if you click the link (if there's one).

When You Can Walk into Your Dreams | Deadly Sweet Lies

Deadly Sweet Lies (The Dream War Saga, #2) by Erica Cameron

Publisher: Spencer Hill Press

Release date: December 1st, 2015

Genres: YA, Fantasy, Paranormal
Source: Publisher

Pages: 400

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Nadette Lawson knows when you’re lying.

Every night for the past two years, the Balasura have visited her dreams, enticing her to enter their world. And every night she’s seen through their lies. Now, they’re tired of playing in the shadows and they begin to stalk her in the waking world. It’s no longer just an invitation; if Nadette doesn’t join them, they’ll take her family. Forever. She needs help, and the haven she’s seeking may be just out of reach.

Julian Teagan is a master of deception.

To survive, he has to convince the world his mother isn’t useless, that everything’s fine, otherwise he’ll lose what little he has left in this life. He knows the lying won’t be enough to keep him and his mother in the shadows, but it’s all he knows. The only light of truth is Orane, a Balasura who sees past Julian’s facade and challenges him to face the darkness. Then Orane is killed, and Julian learns his mentor was far from innocent. The Balasura have hunted children like him for centuries, and their next target, Nadette is his one chance at finally being a part of something real. If Julian can just convince her to trust him…

Okay, I have to be honest. I didn't know that this book was the second in a series. I requested this book from NetGalley and read it at once without knowing there's a book I'm supposed to read first called Sing Sweet Nightingale. But, even though that's what happened, I still understood the story and nothing confused me at all. Later, I found out this was because the two books are narrated by different narrators and there's a huge time gap in between the events of the books. 

Okay, moving on...