Review: Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick

*May contain spoilers*

Book: Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick

Pages: 438

Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal

Source: library

Short Synopsis: Nora has no clue what happened to her in the last five months. Waking up in a cemetery with a shock and no recollection of what happened to her. As things get back to normal for Nora, she starts to have strange visions and unearthly creatures.

My Thoughts: An okay read. Definitely not what I was expecting, but it was nice to come back to a familiar story.

Nora, with no idea what really happened, wakes up one day in a cemetery with no recollection of what happened, where she was, or who she was with. Upon waking up in the cemetery, she meets a detective who takes her to the hospital to have her checked out.

When Nora wakes again in the hospital, she finds out that she has been missing for months and had a search party out to find her. She has no memory of who her captors were, what happened. As things return back to normal for Nora, she finds out that her mother is dating Hank Millar, the father of her sworn enemy and is wary of the relationship.

As things continue on for Nora, she starts to have visions of a mystery man, angel wings, and unearthly creatures. She has no clue what's going on, and tries to find out any information she can from her best friend, Vee.

As if things couldn't get any stranger, Nora is contacted by a long time friend, Scott Parnell, and finally starts getting some answers. But as Nora and Scott dig deeper into finding out what really happened, Nora finds out that not everyone is who they say they are, and must figure out who she can really trust.

Truth be told, I was really excited when I picked up this book, but it's been so long since the last book, I completely forgot the story plot and why I loved the series. But as I read on, it was still an interesting read, but I kind of felt like it lost its magic. It was definitely nice coming back to characters I adored, and loved reading about the chemistry between Nora and Patch, and the new trials that Nora has to overcome.

It was a bit confusing on Patch's part, especially in the beginning when he'd changed his name to Jev, and all the while I kept thinking, 'who is this guy and why is he helping her?' which I don't know if it's supposed to be intentional or not.

It was also kind of obvious, to me at least, that Hank was The Black Hand from the beginning, and that made it loose its magic as well, when you already know who the bad guy is. I also wasn't too pleased with how Hank used his daughter Marcie, and Nora's mother, claiming that he both loved them so much, but used them like they meant nothing to him.

Over all, it was an okay read, and hopefully the last novel will redeem the series.

Would I recommend this book: Eh

Rating: I give this book a 3.5/5.

E-Book Giveaway!

Hey guys! Today, I'm happy to announce a new E-book giveaway. One lucky winner will receive an e-book copy of The Burn by Annie Oldham. Here's a little more about the novel...

The Burn is full of nuclear fallout, roving gangs, anarchy, unreliable plumbing. That's what Terra's father tells her. She has lived her whole life in comfort in a colony at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. She hates it. And she would pay any price to leave. But when Terra finally escapes the colony, she finds out her father is right.

She finds a group of survivors that quickly become friends, and every day with them is a race for survival. When she witnesses and commits unspeakable acts, she has to decide where her loyalty lies: with the colony she despises or The Burn, where every day is filled with nightmares.

The Rules:

You do not have to be a follower, but as always, it is greatly appreciated. Just leave a valid e-mail address in the comments section so I can contact you if you are a winner, and that's it! Open internationally.

Giveaway ends: December 1, 2011

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Waiting On Wednesday!

Hey guys! It's yet another posting of Waiting On Wednesday! Hosted by Breaking The Spine, This week's pre-publication is...

Immortal City

by Scott Speer

Expected Publication Date: April 3, 2012

Summary:

L.A. Candy meets the mystery and romance of Fallen in this sensational debut

Jackson Godspeed is the hottest young Angel in a city filled with them. He’s days away from becoming a full Guardian, and people around the world are already competing for the chance to be watched over by him. Everyone’s obsessed with the Angels and the lucky people they protect—everyone ex- cept for Madison Montgomery.

Maddy’s the one girl in Angel City who doesn’t breathlessly follow the Angels on TV and gossip blogs. When she meets Jackson, she doesn’t recog- nize him. But Jackson is instantly captivated by her, and against all odds the two fall in love.

Maddy is swiftly caught up in Jackson’s scene, a world of glamour, paparazzi—and murder. A serial killer is on the loose, leaving dead Angels’ wings for the police to find on the Walk of Fame. Even the Guardians are powerless to protect themselves in the face of this threat ... and this time it’s up to Maddy to save Jackson.

--From Goodreads

I saw this book, and was immediately drawn into it. I love the whole angel genre and with an interesting twist definitely has me already hooked. I believe this is a debut author, and I love love cover as well. What pre-publication are you waiting for?

Review: Supernaturally by Kiersten White

*May Contain Spoilers*

Book: Supernaturally by Kiersten White

Pages: 336

Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal

Source: Won

Short Synopsis: Evie has always wanted a normal life, and now that she has a chance to live one, Evie's not so sure it's all that it's cracked up to be. But as she continues through normalcy, IPCA is giving Evie a chance to come back and join forces once again.

My Thoughts: An interesting read, but in my opinion, not as great as the original.

Evie is back and is struggling with her normal life of striving for perfect grades, getting through the dreaded PE class, and doing everything she can in order to get into the same college as Lend. But having the perfect "normal" life isn't how Evie thought it would be.

Everything starts to seem too normal, and life for Evie becomes a bit too boring. Even the appeal of her locker has lost its charm. But as soon as Evie wishes for something different, IPCA has offered Evie a place back into the organization.

Evie gladly accepts the offer, hoping her place in the organization will do some good for the supernaturals. But Evie isn't prepared for what's about to come. With new and foreign supernaturals coming into play, a hunky new boy named Jack vying for her attention, her ex-boyfriend Reth continuing to surprise her, and the faerie courts starting a battle, Evie has no idea what she's gotten herself into.

I loved coming back to a story with familiar characters and an interesting background that I know I will enjoy. But for some reason, this book didn't really hold my attention all that well until the second half of the novel.

There was actually quite a bit that bothered me through out the novel. I had an inkling suspicion that Jack wasn't really who he said he was. Evie in this novel seemed really whiny to me and a bit overly dramatic when she didn't get into the college she wanted. Granted, it gets upsetting that you don't get in, but it doesn't automatically mean that life is over.

I also felt that Evie was a bit too loose around guys. Kissing Jack, and another supernatural guy, all while still being with Lend. Not to mention her multiple run ins with her ex.

It was still an interesting read, with entertaining characters, and new experiences to look forward to. It just wasn't what I expected, and hopefully the next one in the series will be redeeming.

Would I recommend this book: Eh

Rating: I give this book a 3/5.

Review: Wolf Springs Chronicles Unleashed by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguie

Book: Wolf Springs Chronicles Unleashed by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguie

Pages: 382

Genre: Young Adult, paranormal

Source: Sent from Random House

Short Synopsis: Katelyn's whole life is changed when her mother dies, and Katelyn must move from California to a village in the Ozark mountains to live with her grandfather. Every town has its secrets and Wolf Springs is no different. Katelyn is about to uncover something so big, that it may in fact change her life forever.

My Thoughts: I absolutely loved this book! Great characters that had me intrigued from the beginning!

Katelyn's world is changed the moment her mother died. After attending her mother's funeral, she is forced to move to Wolf Springs to live with her grandfather. Cut off from civilization and her best friend, Katelyn begins life at high school with a cute guy as her daily ride with a boy named Trick.

Things start to look up for Kat as she makes friends with a fellow student named Cordelia Fenner and the two are grouped together for a school history project. As Kat starts to get the hang of things around school, and home, not everything is what it seems.

While living in Wolf Springs there are certain rules that Kat must obey if she wants to survive. Kat must return home before dark, and never go into the woods alone. After learning the death of a former classmate, and almost being attacked by a wolf, Kat is starting to uncover what it means to be living in Wolf Springs.

While going home one day from a party with Trick, Kat gets a flat tire and is forced to pull over. While changing the tire, Kat is suddenly met faced on with a wolf and is attacked. After being attacked, Kat starts to experience changes and feelings and has no idea what is happening. She turns to Cordelia for help. Can Kat get the answers she needs and survive the change that's been happening to her?

A seriously great read! I loved the paranormal world that Kat is suddenly thrust into. Very creepy and was immediately hooked in the beginning. I loved the romance triangle between Kat, Trick, and Justin, and couldn't get enough. I couldn't decide who I wanted Kat to end up with! Though Trick seemed a bit distant at times, there were certain qualities that made him rather charming. And despite the fact that Justin is what he is and with a girlfriend, I also wanted Kat to end up with him as well.

I was a little shocked by the outcome of what happened to Cordelia and was equally surprised by how welcomed everyone seemed to be for Kat after she changed. And though I understand that Cordelia's father was slowly loosing his mind, it seemed a bit harsh for his final decision. Overall, a really entertaining read, with an interesting plot, and with characters that I couldn't get enough of. I only have one question: When is the next one coming out?

Would I recommend this book: Yes!

Rating: I give this book a 5/5.

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Winner!

Hey all! It's time to announce the winner of my Dracula In Love giveaway!

And the winner chosen randomly is...

Sarah Erhart!

The winner will be e-mailed shortly and will be given 48 hours to respond or I will have to pick a new winner. Check back soon for more reviews, guest posts, and giveaways! :)

In My Mailbox!

It's another posting of In My Mailbox! Hosted by The Story Siren! This week I got...

Books Mentioned:

For Review:

Scary School -- Derek The Ghost

Darkride -- Laura Bradley Rede

Angelina's Secret -- Lisa Rogers (Thanks to Spencer Hill Press)

From Library:

Silence -- Becca Fitzpatrick

Daughter Of Smoke And Bone -- Laini Taylor

Ripple -- Amanda Hubbard