I Was A Little Bad (:

So, it's around Christmas time or, at least, time to start saving to buy people gifts. Well, I was bad and I bought myself something. My mother and I had gone to Wegmans earlier and we got to the book section and she told me, "You better make your escape now." So, I'm over there and I have the money in my pocket and I'm looking and I'm looking and I see a multitude of books that I want to get, but I know that I can't have them all. By the time I deduce this, I'm standing there with Teardrop by Lauren Kate in one hand and City of Bones by Cassandra Clare in the other. Teardrop isn't in paperback yet, but Wegmans always has the 20% off books. And they were going to give 20% off added to the already reduced price. So I think, okay I might get this. But then I think about the gifts that I would like to get my family this year and so I go with City of Bones. I have read it before, but now I own it!! I've actually read the first two books in the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. Now, it's just about getting the books. Which reminds me, I should probably finish reading the books that I have out from the library. I am currently reading: Stay by Deb Caletti

The Assassin's Curse by Cassandra Rose Clarke

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Switched by Amanda Hocking 

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson

Shadowcry by Jenna Burtenshaw

 And, last but not least, Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead.

They are all fantastic books; I can't get enough if them. (: 

Time to sign off, I have to go clean 

Too-da-loo

Until next time,

The Book Nerd

Been a Little Bad

I have been a little bad. Usually I finish books rather fast, but as I have been sick, like violently ill, and under a lot of stress with school work, reading has been put on the back burner for a while. 

But, I have been able to finally, finally, finally find time to read again. I am so excited! Although, I did have something kind of frustrating happen today. So, I'm sitting on the couch in my school's library and I'm almost done with the book I'm reading, like 2 pages to go and I would have been done and one of my friends comes over and starts talking to me and then, not even a minute later the bell rings and I have to go to class and I still haven't been able to finish it because I've been busy with other things. Now, I'm a little mad because I was hoping to finish it and not have to take it home with me again and I could just return it. Nope. Didn't happen. Not today. Ah well, guess I'll deal with that tomorrow. 

Ta-ta for now 

Until next time, 

The Book Nerd

Complicated

So, in the process of reading some other books this week I have discovered that my brain can only take so much stress. 

My brother was hospitalized again, and my father was angry at me about something else for no reason. This, of course, only adds to the stress. So, again, of course, my first thought is, "Hey, reading usually calms you down; why don't you do that?" So, I went to my own private corner in my brain where I housed all of my own personal escapes when stress becomes too much and it was like walking into my home and finding it ransacked and destroyed. Nothing was the same. I couldn't read unless I was almost going to sleep or I would read a paragraph or two and then my mind would trail off. I couldn't focus. This was a hard fact to face for me. I am a big reader and to realize that my brain is so overloaded with stress that I can't even read properly sucks the big one. 

So, I've cut some of the books I was reading and, sure, it helped to some degree, but that doesn't make cutting them out if my reading routine any less difficult. Some people don't really understand to the extent in which reading affects my life and that's okay, but without reading and books and someplace to escape to that I can carry anywhere and everywhere, I don't think my life would be as happy as it is now. Well, at least my mindset would be a lot less happy. 

I know this is a little more personal than I usually ever get, but this blog is like a stress reliver for me. Although, I have concluded that after I finish this batch from the library, I'm not going to be getting anything out from the library for a while. I have so many books at home that I can read and it's time I started reading them. (: 

until next time,

The Book Nerd

25 Books

For the past week my local library has been having a book sale and on Thursday I went and bought 7 books for $6. Well, today I was with my parents because they wanted to go to Savers and our local library just so happened to be nearby and it also just so happened to be fill a bag for $3 day. So, I went into Savers with my parents and bought 4 books and got the 5th for free, as is their store deal. While I was there I bought: 

The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa

Along For the Ride and Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen

The Nine Lives of Chloe King by Liz Braswell 

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

The Anne of Green Gables that I had bought was for $2.99 and it was extremely old, like early 1900's old. It's in practically perfect condition. I was so excited to own another really well-preserved aged book. 

When I went to the library sale, I arrived a little late and there were only 10min. left, so I grabbed a paper bag they provide you with and went to scouring the books that were out. I became a little disgruntled while I was looking through the books because they started to pack them up before they were even done with the book sale. It was extremely frustrating. I honestly hope that they have a suggestion box next year so I can spam it with suggestions all saying "Don't pack up until the book sale until it is completely over, it's irritating to watch you pack up potential books that I might buy." But, anyways, I filled my bag and got these books: 

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

The Scarlett Pimpernell by Baroness Orczy

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

The Client by John Grisham

The Dream Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon

The Darkest Road by Guy Garvriel Kay

Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

Flashing Swords #2 edited by Lin Carter 

The Fallen Angels by Susannah Kells

The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd

Crystal Doors by Rebecca Moesta and Kevin J. Anderson

The Vampire Armand and Taltos by Anne Rice 

So over the past week I've bought 25 books for $22. Usually, with the condition most of those books are in, I would have spent well over $250 for all of those books. This week has been the best! 

until next time,

The Book Nerd

Book Sale!

A friend of mine told me about my libraries bi-annual book-sale that was happening again this week. So, I talked to my mom about it and we decided to go tonight. Well, it started to down-pour right after we entered the library. We got lucky. 

I think I got a steal. I ended up getting 7 books for $6.00; that's pretty cheap. And, I got 5 hardcover books that all look brand-new. I ended up getting only 2 paperbacks. There wasn't much ele that tickled my fancy. Plus, I'm trying not to spend a ton of money on books, just for the pure fact that I'm trying to save up some money to treat myself to some new books. (: 

The books I ended up getting were: 

Blue Moon and Shadowland by Alyson Noel

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin

The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz

Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer

Snow-Walker by Catherine Fisher

I'm really exited about these books. And, sure, they might be in the middle of a series, like in the case of The Van Alen Legacy and the books by Alyson Noel, but that doesn't mean I can't go and start getting the other books. Personally, I think getting a book that's in the middle of a series is better because it means I have more books to get. I get to go a clueless scavenger hunt to find those books at really cheap prices. (: 

That's all I have for now...toodaloo!

until next time,

The Book Nerd

Ebooks!!

I am usually not a fan of the ebook. But...after getting my new phone and being able to read them in a format that is neither irritating nor bothers my eyes, I have come to enjoy them. I'm more the type if person to go to the library and borrow them or go to the store and buy them than borrow or buy them online. I love the feel and smell of the paper in your hands.

 I am currently reading Water by Terra Harmony. I am aprhensive about this book. I've heard some good reviews from friends that I trust, but the more I read it, the weirder the plot line gets. And, the main character's emotions are all over the place. One minute it's, "I'm so alone in my life and I shouldn't allow his touch", to, "I can't get enough, I don't want him to stop". It's just all very.....weird. But, that doesn't mean I don't think that the author's writing style isn't good. In fact, I think her writing style is very fluid and helps keep you glued to the story. I can act as a witness, it's happened to me. I'm supposed to be reading the 11 other books I got out at the library, but instead I'm reading this. Very bad, I know. 

Welp, until next time,

The Book Nerd

Way, Waayyyy Too Long

It's been more than a month since the last time I posted and I was going to update last night, but my computer crashed. I know, I know, likely story, but it's true! I swear! 

So, I have been reading like crazy and have had so many AP Art projects to work on its kinda crazy. That's the main reason that I haven't been able to post. I have been able to get some books out at my school's library! I haven't been in a library since March, that is just about forever in my book. 

The books that I got out: 

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson

Blood Promise by Richelle Meas

Anna Dressed In Blood by Kendare Blake

Loss by Jackie Morse Kessler

Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

Torn by Erica O'Rourke

Switched by Amanda Hocking

Mind Games, Supernaturally, and Endlessly by Kiersten White

I've been reading a little if you haven't guessed already by the list. I'm actually reading more than what is on my "currently reading" list. I was bored a few nights ago and totaled all the books that I have a bookmark in right now, and the total came out to exactly 35. Crazy, right?!

I was shocked but at the same time, not really. I don't know why but when I read multiple novels, I'm better able to keep them all straight in my head. 

I wish I could provide pictures of the novels I'm reading but I'm doing this via iPhone, and I don't really feel like toggling  right now. (: 

Today was my birthday and I recieved an iPhone (mind you, I have a cracked glitching virgin mobile android before my new phone, so believe me I deserved a new phone, I am privileged by no means), fuzzy, purple, owl booties, and my very own, little, purple umbrella. I think the umbrella was more because I keep taking my mom'a old one when it rains, and that one sucks. 

I didn't get a lot this year, but I did get more than I ever hoped for. (: 

Toodaloo blog-world.

Until next time,

The Book Nerd

New, New, New!

I haven't posted in a while, but that's not entirely my fault. I've been reading and painting and dealing with family issues a lot lately. The painting is coming along nicely. I love it so far. I've been reading, but it hasn't been as fast paced at I wish it would be.

My brother has UC or ulcerative colitis. He just had a relapse, so life has been a little stressful. He's getting better, but he has to go to some more doctors and blood tests.

Back to book-world: I'm not happy with Rapture. It's too slow-paced for a finale. I feel like I'm dragging my feet through the mud. It's not a bad story-line, but I don't think Lauren Kate is doing it justice by ending it in such a slow manner. I get that they have nine days before Lucifer fucks up the whole world; I do, but they need to get their shit together and move a little faster to get this shit done.

The Maze Runner is another story completely. I am obsessed with this book. The way that James Dashner writes these characters shocks me to my core. In a fantastic way, though. Like, I hope they don't fuck up the movie kind of way. The cast of characters in this book is amazing. Thomas is incredible. He doesn't have a freaking clue where he is and yet he manages to know his way around and he defeats 4 Grievers in one night, when they get locked out into the Maze. I haven't finished it yet, but I hope it ends well. Mainly because there are two more books.

I'm not really into Halo, though. It's just an overused story line. It's almost like reading The Fallen Series all over again. Except in this series the girl is an angel throughout the whole story and you see it from her perspective.

Two days ago, I went school shopping. I got some mechanical pencils, sleep shorts, cords and jeans, a Hogwarts Tee, two scarves: one black-the other a red infinity, and teriyaki beef jerky.
Oh! And one more thing: I bought Insurgent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so excited to finally own this! After reading Divergent earlier this summer, I've been wanting to buy this book, but I wanted to wait until it came out in paperback. Luckily, I went into Walmart and there they had it for roughly $13. I was in heaven. So, of course I bought it. (:

Not much had happened, lately. Oh, except the she-who-shall-not-be-named ex-friend of mine texted me out of the blue wednesday last week, after I've made it very clear I want nothing to do with her. Like, go away.


Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Long time, No see (:

So, I've gotten into the habit where I don't post for a little while and then I post about a bunch of stuff. I think I'm going to stick with it. (:

Since I've last updated, you've probably noticed that two covers have changed. I have added The Maze Runner and have taken down Passion and put up Rapture in its place. I've done this for obvious reasons. I've finished Passion and also started reading The Maze Runner. I haven't really gotten very far in James Dashner's book; in truth, I'm only about 5 pages in, but I like it so far.

Not a lot has happened. I did rearrange my bookshelves again. I think it looks better than before. The only thing I really wish is that I had the books to complete all of the unfinished series that I do have. It kind of sucks when you only have the first book or just the first two books. I was just happy when I read The Hunger Games we had all of the books. I'm just kind of heated about this because we haven't gone to the library in almost half a year. I've been reading a lot of the books I have at home since I haven't read all of them, yet.

Ugh, my life is pretty boring. I spend most of my time at home away from people, other than my family. Although, my painting is coming along pretty nicely. (:

Well, I'm off to read some more and maybe paint! Toot-a-loo! lol

Until next time,
The Book Nerd 

Batman Begins!

I'm posting while watching "Batman Begins" the Christopher Nolan one. (:

So, since I've last posted I have finished Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry. I found this book to be phenomenal! I could barely put this book down. The love between Echo and Noah had me in tears by the end. Now, I'm not one for sappy romantic stories (although sometimes I read them just to cleanse my mind), but I do enjoy when the characters have to struggle for that love. Like in Perfect Chemistry where Brittany Ellis, from a pristine neighborhood and a "perfect" family, and Alex Fuentes, from the other side of town and also in a gang, fought for their love to survive and thrive in an environment where it was ridiculed and made seem ridiculous.Mainly, that was the case with Echo and Noah. Only Echo was "crazy" and Noah had a guilt he couldn't let go of.

Ugh. I just loved it.

Update: I am halfway through Passion. I didn't think I'd make it this far. And I have! I have read so many reviews about this series and they are, for the most part, awful. They paint this series as a waste of time and money. And, I don't blame these people. Especially when you find out the ending to this series and why it all started in the first place. I'm still reading it because I want to see how it unfolds.

Another update: About my mom's car. Yeah, that's gone for good. My parents have been out car shopping all week and they've found and amazing car. A 2003 Toyota Civic if I'm not mistaken. Dad took pics and it looks amazing. Plus, there's no rot under the car. FTW!

Welp, that's all chicki-poos (:

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

It's been a little while....

I guess it's been a little while since I last posted. Okay, I'm just kidding I know it's been a pretty long while since I last posted. But, I do have some updates.

1. Since the last time I've posted I have finished two books. Queen of Everything by Deb Caletti and Torment by Lauren Kate. I love love loved Queen of Everything. The way that Deb writes is crazy good. I was astounded by how fast I devoured it. And I know that I was in the middle of reading The Mirror of Her Dreams but as soon as I picked up her book I was hooked. And then, for some reason, I thought it would be a good idea to just get my second reading of Torment out of the way and I finished that. Now I'm on to Passion and I'm seeing mixed reviews. I've always thought that Lauren Kate was a fantastic writer, but the mixed reviews have been constantly plaguing my mind. So, of course, I went back online and read some more of them and then I just had to go and read about the next book Rapture and I found out why this whole mess started in the first place. I'm not going to spoil that for any of you who haven't read it; I'm sure you can do that on your own if you so choose. But, anyway, yeah that was pretty exciting and even though I've pretty much spoiled the ending for myself, I'm going to just go ahead and read them anyway. I'm not going to let the money I bought those books with go to waste. Hahaha.

2. I've started another book too. Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry. I am emphatic about this book. I can't seem to get enough of it. I also want the "sequel" books too. Katie's writing makes me want to jump into that story and be apart of it, even if it just so happens to be about a crazy girl and a messed up guy. She makes the story seem like magic.I can't get enough!!!

3. I bought a new book since the last time I updated, too. I bought Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer. I thought it was going to be an awfully sad novel and Jodi surprised me and made it a true fairy tale. I loved it. There was one point where I thought I was going to have to put it down for a good half-hour and process but seeing as I had only had maybe 25 pages left, I trudged through and came out happily surprised on the other side. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking for a good modern fairy tale with a true happy ending.

4. I have been commissioned to do a painting for some people I know. They asked me and I, of course, said, "Yes!" This is my first commission and I'm so happy to be painting again. As much as I love reading, painting and the arts are my other favorite things to do. I mean sure I still have a charcoal still-life I have to do for my AP Art class before school starts, but that's for school. This is my first out of school piece. And! I didn't even have to pay for any of my supplies!! Fan-freaking-tastic! Ugh! So happy right now!! *Is currently happy-dancing and squeeing* 

5. My mom's car broke down. This isn't pertinent information but I just thought you should know. I'm hoping to be able to help my dad while he fixes it but nothing is set in stone. We're not even sure we can fix the car because the rot on the bottom has eaten through the main line for the power steering fluid. And the most ridiculous thing, she just got her car fixed a week ago for the brakes. This is because on her way home from work she went to brake because the person in front of her did and her brakes slammed all the way down the floor. Not good. *insert good-natured chuckle here* So, now my parents are going car shopping. Should be an interesting development.

6. About 4 years ago I read Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier and tonight I finally got to watch the 1940's movie adaptation of it. It starred Joan Fontaine and Lawrence Oliver, I believe. It was a wonderful black and white film. There were some things missing but over all I loved it. It stuck so closely to the novel and it didn't make Maxim's relationship with the former Mrs. De Winter to be some unforgotten lost love. Nope. It stuck to the story. And that's what bugs me; people try to make adaptations about Rebecca and they say that the guy couldn't forget his dead ex or something and it's like, "Hello, you've completely forgotten the rest of the story here. Maxim hated Rebecca and wanted her gone even more when he found out she cheated. Hell, he's the one who killed her." *insert huffing and puffing here* It's just one of my many literary pet-peeves.

Welp, that's it chicki-poos (: Life hasn't been too exciting. Besides those things up there my life has been rather boring.

Oh, wait there was one more thing. I found out my ex-best friend is a lying, stuck-up, whore. I also found out that she still uses her past abuse as an excuse for her behavior. Mind you, her behavior is awful and I don't ever want to be her friend again. Luckily, I have another friend who shares my opinion and has been sharing in our mutual dislike of her. Let's just note: I'm not a mean person (I do have a morbid and smartass sense of humor but that's besides the point) and it takes a lot to drive me to the point where I just give up on you. I'm also a rather loyal person, but when you've been crossed so many times that you've lost count and by only one person, you tend to start loosing faith in people.

Alright, now I'm done (:

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

The 5th Wave/ The Mirror of Her Dreams

Yesterday, I finished The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey. One word: A-mazing!

I really hope that he writes a sequel to this book. I'm not the biggest person on "alien invasions" but the dystopian aspect of the story pulled me in. I won't spoil anything and tell what happens that just makes me want to go back for more, because then you can't experience it for yourself. But, the way Rick wrote it, he makes you believe in those characters. He makes you root for them. There are alternating perspectives, and at first it confused my. You start off the story in Cassie, for Cassiopeia, and as you move onto the next section the perspective changes. Rick's clever in that he doesn't tell you that he's switched perspectives; you as the reader have to figure it out. And, of course, you do, but it does take at least a paragraph or page to figure it out. 

All in all, I would read this book again in a heart beat. I don't regret spending $15 on this book. 

Next of the agenda is The Mirror of Her Dreams by Stephen R. Donaldson. I started this book yesterday, roughly a few hours after I finished The 5th Wave (I stopped for a SUPERNATURAL marathon break), and as odd as it is, which is to be expected of the author of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever series, I love it. There's something about the idea of feeling unimportant and then a handsome young man just whisks you off to save his kingdom; that makes you feel important. I believe that this is one of Stephen's greater works. I can't wait to read the rest. 

Also, I'm reading The Queen of Everything by Deb Caletti. I'm enjoying it, but it's not as good as what I'm reading above. (:

Until next time, 

The Book Nerd

Well That Was Fast!!

I'm back again, after just posting last night! (:

So, after finishing the Hunger Games Trilogy, I went back to reading Onyx, the second book in the Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, and I have to say that I thought this book was going to suck a little. But, it didn't disappoint me, whatsoever. After I had finished Obsidian, the first in the series, which I loved, I was a little skeptical about this next book. Would it just be about Katy and Daemon's undeniable, but still trying to deny it, love for each other? Or, would it be about why Katy was able to shoot that concentrated beam of light at the Arum, henceforth, killing it and saving Dee and Daemon? I think the mix of the two was well balanced. There were times when I thought that maybe it was going a little strong in one direction, but Jennifer's writing, like it sensed my displeasure, turned the situation in the opposite direction. Not necessarily into a safe zone, but nonetheless in a new direction. I won't give anything major away, but I have to say I'm happy and satisfied with the way it ends. The twists and turns it takes to get there are completely worth the journey. Sometimes, you yell at the book, but that's what makes it all the better. There's emotion.

I'm just highly anticipating buying the next one (they don't have it at my local library), because the end of this one leaves you on such a nail-biting, heart-pumping, adrenaline fueled cliffhanger that I just want to run out and buy it. Sadly, I have to special order it. But, all in good time.

Right now, or as of 11:00p.m. actually (I'm east coast, but it posts as west, idk) I have started to read the new sci-fi, fantasy, dystopian, YA novel known as The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey. This book feels amazing, smells amazing, and IS amazing. I forgot what page number I was on and at the moment I'm too lazy to go check, but I know I'm far enough that things are starting to click into place. Almost, like you can hear it in your head, the pieces adding together and making sense. The aliens are the most befuddling so far. Because this book is a first person narrative you have to wait for her, Cassie "Cassiopeia", to tell you why. It's a dangerous world inside this book. Only so few survivors, and earth is to shit.

I'm really excited to read it. (: gotta love a novel that makes you think "What if...?"

Until next time,
The Book Nerd  

Been A Little Bad

You know how, sometimes, a person tends to read an entire series in one sitting? Well,..I kinda...maybe...did that. It wasn't something I planned to do, but then, it never is, is it? I was happy to read the entire Hunger Games series in one sitting. When I read it, I felt so many ranges of emotion. Almost too many to count.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

 This book moved me to tears. When Rue died I thought that I was going to split in two. The way that Katniss's emotions are explained in the book have a way of eliciting an emotional, raw response from me. There's nothing I can do about it. Suzanne Collins has written a masterpiece. One that, I don't think, will be challenged in quite some time. When Peeta appears in this first novel, I can't help but hold contempt for him. Maybe it's because he abandoned her for the Careers, but I don't think that's really it. I think it has something to do with the way that he uses his loving her as a way to stay alive. Sure, in the end they both end up having to use it, but something about that still rubs me the wrong way. Overall, this book was a don't-put-this-down, sleep-is-for-the-weak, stop-everything-you're-doing-and-read-it kind of book. Basically, I loved the friggin' crap out of it!

Catching Fire

Catching Fire kind of caught me off guard. There was something about the way the characters are told that break my heart, but at the same time make me happy. Finnick skeaves me out in the beginning, but as the story goes on (it also helps that I've read the entire series) I can see he's not all that bad, and that I judged him wrongly in the beginning. The fact that Peeta and Katniss have to go back into the arena together made me want to tear my own hair out. I was heartbroken for the both of them. So many emotions swam through me during this book sometimes it hard to pinpoint exactly where in the book I felt exact emotions. All in all, I would give book my highest approval rating as far as books go. Although it would only come in second to the first.

Mockingjay

 

This book sent me into so many fits of tears, I don't even know where to begin. I loved it and I hated it. Let me explain.
I don't think that a book, or series for that matter, has elicited such an emotional drain and response from me. I get attached to the characters I read about, but never to the extent that Suzanne Collins made me care about these people.
I think I've cried more reading this last novel, than I have reading the others. But, there was something about these characters that caught my attention and made me hold on.
To be honest, I'm glad Coin was shot. The only thing she would have been was a female replacement and version of Snow.
Also, although I'm sad she didn't end up with Gale, I'm happy for Katniss. I'm glad she finds comfort in Peeta. That having kids helps her cope.
I'm sad that the story doesn't go on, but I will always hold a place in my heart for the girl on fire and the boy who said, "Always." For the boy who had to grow up too fast and hunt for his family and the little girl who loved a cat better left to die. For the entire cast of characters big or small, there will always be love and a little room in my heart.

There you have it! My latest adventure in the amazing world of reading. As my life is not that exciting, I will have to leave it at, I'm reading the second book in the Lux Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. It's called, Onyx and I love it. I'm already about halfway through it. As they say, Keep Calm and get lost in Daemon's eyes! (:

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

The Hunger Games

What can I say about the Hunger Games? That I am immensely sorry I didn't pick up this book sooner. Then again I've never been one to read books that everyone is obsessing over at the time. Especially if multiple people are telling me to read that book. There's just something about that that makes me not want to read it. I think it's peer pressure.Ah, well, I'm reading it now.

I've watched the movie already and I know that it's basically a crime to watch the movie before reading the book. I couldn't help it. It just looked so good and I wanted to feel out what the story was about. I must say, I was thoroughly impressed by what I saw.

At the moment I'm reading a bunch of books, as you can see by my list at the side, and I'm also reading the driver's instruction manual. Not something that I really want to read, but I'm looking to get my permit soon. I did three quizzes on the DMV website and I got three 100% 's so that makes me have hope that I won't fail the written exam. I think it's just the driving exam that I have to worry about. Haha

I must be off, sadly. I thought I would satiate the need for another post. Ta ta for now.

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

I Don't Think There's An Extent To How Sorry I Am

I have been gone for over a month.

I am so so so so so so so so so sorry for doing that. I had planned to take the month of June off so I could focus on my finals, but it became an extended period because the WiFi on my laptop decided to take a complete sh!t and left me stranded with no way to post. And then from that we found out I had another virus and just all of kinds of stupid things, really. Thankfully those issues have been resolved and bi-weekly posting will continue.

Since then, I have read Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling, and I've also read Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick. I loved both books.

I thought that the ending and final book to the Hush, Hush series was satisfactory. I am still in love with Jev "Patch" Cipriano. He will be forever one of my favorite hunky man characters. There's just something about a man who will stop at nothing to make sure you're safe and save the world at the same time. It's just...sexy. Then again, I picture him as one of the hottest guys I've ever seen and that's pretty hot! Haha

I would also like to life update and say that I have passed every single one of my classes and finals. No failing grades for this girl!! No, siree. I have managed to buy another book and my mom bought me the two books for my last summer reading assignment.

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

 

This book is brought to you by the fact that I bought it and that I also "bought" the free sampler and read the first 70 pages, fell in love, saw it in the store, and made an impulse buy. I think I squealed like a little girl when I found it. Not to mention, the guy who did the check out thingy was extremely hot. That day could not have gotten any better. Just kidding. It did. I have an amazing cake later. Boom! Automatically better.

Divergent by Veronica Roth

This was bought by the pure fact that, although I don't read them often, I do love me a good dystopian novel/series. When I finished this book I was fascinated by my hunger to buy and read the next book. Sadly, at the time I has a measly five dollars and that wasn't going to get me very far on the book train. Plus, with the money I saved I went and spent it on the book above. I just found out that they're going to be making a movie out of this book and to say that I want to see it is an understatement, a HUGE understatement. 

The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff

This book was part of the whole summer reading assignment and I must say, I as thrilled to be reading about something paranormal other than vampires, werewolves, zombies and the occasional faery. The concept for this story completely baffled me and excited me. I mean, people "living" under the town was just crazy cool. I finished this book within days of buying it and haven't regretted reading it. Although, I do hate when you get a book you're excited about only to find out it's the suckiest book you've ever read. Luckily that's only happened twice. Neither of which deserve to be named.

Lastly, before I bid you all goodnight, I must say, it sure feels great to be back!

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Sadly, not books.

Lately, I've been re-reading some things and I started to re-read Just Listen by Sarah Dessen. It's one of my all time favorite books. I just finished Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix  by J.K. Rowling. I started to read the next in the series, Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince, but I haven't been in the mood for it and I don't know why. I want to read it but it's like my brain is saying, "Hey, let's read other things instead." I don't know.

Today was my last day as a junior in highschool. I will be a senior this coming school year. I'm excited and dreading it at the same time. On one hand, there's the fact that I will only have one more year at my school and at the same time, there's only one more year at this place. Ugh! Dilemmas!

Wish I had more to report, but sadly my life has been rather dull, even my book life has been too.

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Viruses, Viruses, Viruses...

I have recently learned that my computer had a virus and it has now been fixed but it had taken over my computer and was preventing me from accessing the internet. This is a very bad thing seeing as I have an online assignment due by Monday morning and I have to update on here. Funniest thing was that I had only gotten on because I wished to listen to Pandora and its been about 2 days since I've seen my computer, so it's nice to have it back. :)

In other news, I finished City of Bones Monday of this past week and now both The Fallen and Leviathan  and  City of Bones are back with the friend that I borrowed them from. I want the next book in the series so badly! The way that it ends...just...I can't. I think I explained earlier that rooting for an incestuous relationship was weird for me and it still is, but when you're reading these books you just hope, against all odds, that Jace and Clary aren't related. You kind of actually wish that Simon was her brother instead. SIMON! He's a vampire!! I was so shocked when I first read that he was "dead" that I cried a little. He drives me crazy with most of the stupid things he does but he's always there for Clary and that makes him okay in my book. Clary's powers astound me. I was completely befuddled when I read the first encounter with them, but damn! I almost with that I had them.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has taken my attention for the moment. I had started reading it last year, but I got caught up reading other things. So, now I'm back reading it and I'm almost finished reading it actually. I'm not going to put the cover up because it's a little pointless if I'm just going to finish it by tonight. I love this book. The way that McGonagall goes after Umbridge during Harry's career meeting cracks me up. Although I'm not a fan of how they used a stunning curse on her and hit her in the chest 4 simultaneous times. Bunch of ridiculous toadstools, they are.

Wish I could post more but I have exams and studying to do. My finals start next week and go on for a week and a half. I am happy that all of the freshman and sophomores have to stay on the june 10th. Hahaha it's mandatory for them and not for the upperclassmen. Ahh, life is good.

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

This Chick!! *Contains Spoilers*

I'm am about 334 pages into this book, City of Ashes and there is this one person, called the Inquisitor and she's driving me insane. So, here's the low-down. Jace had gone to see his father Valentine, who is extremely fucked up in the head and evil. Any-who, this only happens because the Lightwoods, the family he was staying with kicked him out because he wouldn't say that he hates Valentine, mind you this is the man who raised Jace and it's hard to forget that. He loved this man, who is/was his father and as much as he might try he just can't seem to hate him.

Later, Jace is pretty much forced into this awful kind of cell, that if he runs into the walls to try to get out he'll die. Serious stuff. The Inquisitor, the woman who's supposed to put the Law and the interest of The Clave above all else, is locking Jace in a cell, his hands bound by rune magic, just so she can trade him to Valentine in exchange for the Mortal Instruments. Seriously, lady? Are you that revenge driven not to understand the nature of Valentine? He is that man who happened to do something horrible to your Stephen, although we don't know what at the moment, and he's also the one who "killed his own son, wife, and himself" just so he could appear dead. When in actuality he killed the Wayland's. How would it be a confusing concept that Valentine would rather you just mailed Jace's dead body to him than hand over the Mortal Instruments. It's been quite clear from the time of his uprising that all he's cared for is followers and power. Power above all else.

*Sighs* That was a big.....thing off my chest. (Sorry couldn't think of a word). That woman has just been bothering me from the start. All she does is talk; she never listens to a word anyone is saying. This woman has some serious psychological issues.

I'll probably be done with the book by later tonight, if I don't dawdle.(:

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

New Book! New Book!

No, I don't mean that I bought more books, although I wish!! Actually what I mean by this title is that I've started a new book. I have finished The Fallen and Leviathan a few days ago but I've have been too lazy to open up my laptop, turn it on, and then blog about how the book was. By the by, it was fantastic! One of my friend's had said that they didn't enjoy the book because she didn't understand what some of the creatures that the book talks about are. And I had to restrain myself from saying, "You're not supposed to know; that's the beauty of it. You're supposed to read the novel, take the descriptions that he gives you, and picture the creatures in your head. Whether or not they're pretty matters very little." This person had thought that the creatures had to be pretty (side note: this person reads a lot of frilly YA). I will never understand this person's logic about this because this book's protagonist is a guy and right from the get go you know that nothing about this book is going to be pretty and frilly. If anything it's going to be gory and brutal. Sometimes to the point that you have to put down the book and think about what you are reading and think about everything that the author has just thrown in your face for you to understand. This is why I'd rather not discuss books with this person because, well, they don't seem to understand more than half the book after they are done reading them. I think this person reads them for the romance possibly involved and the possibility that there is something supernatural about the story. Anyways.....Sorry about that, sometimes I rant as you probably well know.

The new book that I'm reading is the second book in the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare; it's called City of Ashes. I'm already about 143 pages in and I love it! Although I think this is the only book where I'm really hoping that the two main characters aren't brother and sister so that they can be together. This is probably the first time I've ever rooted for a incestuous relationship. It's kind of odd actually. I think part of it is that it's hard to explain to people why you want them together.

In other news: I have to to a Summer Reading project (my last one ever), and I actually do the assignment (gives me an excuse to make my parents get me new books) and I've decided on the books that I'm going to read: The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card and The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin by Josh Berk. I hope I chose good books. Wish me luck!

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Teen Book Festival !!

I went to a teen book festival today and I have to say, it was the most fun I've ever had. I got to sit in in listening to Margaret Peterson Haddix speaking and I even got to ask her a question afterwords and I even got to shake her hand !!! I was ecstatic, I mean she has inspired me. I own about 3 of her books and just.....ugh! So happy right now :) I also got to buy some books, I bought Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers. Cover below

I have never read it, and I think the plot line sounds amazing. To quite from the back of the book, "Escaping from the brutality of an arranged marriage, seventeen-year-old Ismae finds sanctuary at the convent of St. Mortain where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns what the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous gifts--and a violent destiny. If she chooses to stay at the convent, she will be trained as an assassin and serve as a handmaiden to Death. To claim her new life, she must be willing to take the lives of others.
Ismae's most important assignment takes her straight into the high court of Brittany, where she must pose as a mistress to the darkly mysterious Gavriel Duval, who has fallen under a cloud of suspicion Once there, she finds herself woefully underprepared--not only for the deadly games of love and intrigue, but fir the impossible choices she must make. For how can she deliver Death's vengeance upon a target who, against her will, had stolen her heart?"

Sounds good, no? I can't wait to read it, but sadly I must read two more before I can start this one. :/ I also bought a book for one of my dear friends who went with me, Rift  by Andrea Cremer. I'm not going to go into detail about it because I just reviewed and discussed it. Sooo, I'm just going to tell you instead that they had so many beautiful books there, I wish I had brought more money and been able to get more. Although I think that getting a total of 25 books for myself in the past two weeks should be enough to hold my pallet for books for a little while, but alas, there are those books that I must get, otherwise my collection shan't be complete.

Also, I'm going to start reading City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare after I finish The Fallen and Leviathan by Thomas E. Sneigoski. I'm excited. :)

I found out something rather interesting today. My mother and I were sitting in our basement listening to some really good music and we got to talking and then I was telling her about the book fair, and she told me something intriguing. Apparently, I get my bad book buying habit from my grandmother (mom's mother, I never met her she died a little bit before I was born). Grams used to have stacks all over the house, and she would always buy her books, but she would never go to the library. My mom said, "Your grandmother was the biggest contradiction. She was the cheapest person I ever met, but she would never go to the library for books; she would always buy them, no matter what." I found the kind of funny. Seeing as I do go to the library, but then I can't seem to stop buying books either. Oops! :)

I thought this fit this post perfectly. :) Enjoy.

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

I have found a new book, or rather an old one..

I understand that the quote off to the side isn't from an author, but rather an actor. But! I just got done watching The Vow and it's my new favorite movie (I'm secretly a romantic), and that was my favorite line in the movie.

The new/old book that I "found" was actually a book that one of my friend's is letting me borrow again so that I can finish it this time. Last time, we had some issues but we've worked those out and now I get to read it again. YAY! It's called The Fallen and Leviathan by Thomas E. Sniegoski. When she had told me about this book, she didn't like it one bit, but I jumped into the story and fell in love with it from page one.

I thought I would post, seeing as I haven't in awhile and let ya'll know what I've been up to and that I do have a "normal" book that I'm reading. :)

Sorry this is so short; hope you forgive me! I hope that this next picture will inspire you to forgive me because he's 'effin hot!!!

I really hope this does inspire you. He's my new celeb crush, this is mainly because of the show Orphan Black, one show with which I dare do not part :)

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Denoument

Rift, is now officially a saga behind me, well until I read Rise the sequel to this prequel :)

I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Alistair was the one character throughout this entire novel that I just wanted to strangle. First, he tries to practically rape her. Second, he basically calls her his concubine, or would be. He wants to marry her and keep her in a cage; the one thing that Ember cannot stand. She's a free spirit and must remain so. Third, he claims so have some rights over her because he knew her long before Barrow did. That isn't even a valid reason to have claim over a person. This is a person we are talking about here, not some household object that someone could just buy and sell. Lastly, he's too obsessed with her to see that she doesn't love him, not in the way he has his hopes up about anyway. And, there's a sadness in that, if you look past the disgusting man that he is, you could almost feel bad for the poor, stupid idiot.

Note: For the next little while I will be reading manga (in it's most basic form, written anime, and it's read from right to left). I don't review manga on here for the soul purpose that manga is more something I keep private. By that, I mean that I like to keep my opinion on a certain series (whichever I happen to be reading) under wraps. It's something I rarely discuss with other people, seeing as I live in a town where people just don't understand the beauty of these stories. Anyways, I am going to start reading the other books that I have on my lists and the next cover I'm going to have up is Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick.

Enjoy. :)

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

I Was Bad.....

So, I haven't had time to finish Rift yet, but I am working on it and will hopefully finish it by tomorrow (considering it's mother's day weekend and my present to my mom is to do the laundry for the entire week this weekend so I shall have time to read).

I did something bad. Well, not bad per-say, but it was something I shouldn't have done. So, one of my friends invited me over to her house today and we were going to go to this lilac festival we have in the city, but before that, her dad took us to the library and today it was fill a bag for $3.00 and he bought me the books ,which was the nicest thing ever, and the later in the day we had stopped at out local grocer and I got myself another book. In all, I've bought about 23 books this week. That's a crap ton!! I am happy though, they are all books that I either hope to like or I already know I like. Here's what I got (I'm going to also list out what I bought on Wednesday too.):

Wednesday:

• The Complete Sherlock Holmes printed in 1930
• Anna Karenina -Leo Tolstoy
• The Scarlett Letter -Nathaniel Hawthorne
• Dear John, The Lucky One -Nicholas Sparks
• Dracula -Bram Stoker
• Frankenstein -Mary Shelley
• Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass -Lewis Carroll
• The Bride Collector -Ted Dekker
• Angelology -Danielle Trussoni
• The Time Traveler's Wife -Audrey Niffenegger

 Friday:

• Light of the Moon -Luanne Rice
• Blink -Ted Dekker
• The Queen of Everything, The Story of Us -Deb Caletti
• The Mirrors of Her Dreams -Stephen R. Donaldson
• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn -Mark Twain
• Gulliver's Travels -Jonathan Swift
• The Witching Hour -Anne Rice
• The Best Known Works of William Shakespeare (pretty sure was printed sometime in either the '80's or earlier)
• Devil May Cry -Sherrilyn Kenyon
• Heart of the Matter -Emily Giffin
• Garden Spells -Sarah Addison Allen

Quite a few books. I bought The Story of Us at my local grocer but everything else I found at the book sale. Gah! I'm so happy. I'm just drooling over all of the classics I was able to get and the beautifully preserved old books I was able to find as well.

I will try to update tomorrow, especially if I finish Rift.

UPDATE: I bought yet another book this Sunday (today) :) I have a problem; I am aware of this predicament. But, that doesn't mean I'm going to do anything to quench this thirst for books. Now, let me tell you what I bought. What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen. I've been meaning to get more of her books and I had the money on me when my father and I went to go get a few things my mom forget to get on Saturday, so now I have yet another new book. (I have updated about Rift). That is all my loyal peeps. :)

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Updating.....Finally

So, I know that I haven't updated in awhile, and yes I have been kind of putting it off. I have a lot to tell though.

First: One of my very close friends, had this guy with whom she really loved and he proposed to her with a lord of the rings themed ring, it says, "One ring to bind us, One ring to show/prove our love, One ring to forever entwine us." Very mushy, I know. And at first I kind of liked the guy, and then he was an ass to her, and she dumped his ass because she realized that he was being a manipulating dick. Anyways, long story short, she was going to throw the ring into the lake and I stopped her because it would have been a waste of a perfectly good nerd ring. Now, I wear it on my ring finger, and it's beautiful :)

Second: I only have a little less than a month left of school, exciting I know, but that also means that I have to cram for exams, and I also have three concentration pieces due before the end of the year for one of my art courses. This also cuts away from any free time that I have. I can barely watch any of my shows right now (Orphan Black and Doctor Who and The Nerdist a.k.a Supernatural Saturday on BBC) and that sucks. Out loud. But, I am excited about the pieces, they are all Alice in Wonderland themed. And, yes, I was inspired by a book I read.

Third: I understand that I as going to post about my trip to my local library's book sale and report what I just so happened to have picked up, but I didn't get a chance to get online. I spent close to and hour and a half re-organizing the bookshelves in my room to make room for the new books. And I must say I'm satisfied with the results. Right after I'd gotten myself happy with the way it turned out, I had to get in the coldest most refreshing shower ever, this was due to the fact that my room was muggy and it's hard work moving lots of heavy books around places. Let me tell you. Now I shall tell you what I got:(this is in no particular order)

• The Compete Sherlock Holmes printed in 1930
• Anna Karenina -Leo Tolstoy
• The Scarlet Letter -Nathaniel Hawthorne
• Frankenstein -Mary Shelley
• Dracula -Bram Stoker
• Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass -Lewis Carroll
• Dear John -Nicholas Sparks
• The Lucky One -Nicholas Sparks
• The Bride Collector -Ted Dekker
• Angelology -Danielle Trussoni

This was an amazing find for me. I was so happy with what I got and you'll never believe the amount that I spent, $7.50. That's it. And I was shocked because The Complete Sherlock Holmes was worth at least more than that. It was only sold for $1.00. Crazy, right?

Fourth: I wanted to let you all know that I am almost done with Rift by Andrea Cremer. I will give an update tomorrow if I can, or try Saturday. It's mother's day weekend and I've promised to do all laundry for my present to her, so I hold no promises. 

Lastly: I was perusing GoodReads.com a few nights ago and I happened upon the sequel for Splintered by A.G. Howard and I thought I was going to hyperventilate from how happy I was. It's called Unhinged and on the front cover is Morhpeus and he's just so gorgeous not to mention just the artwork. Ugh! Beautiful! The only non-beautiful thing is that this book doesn't come out to the public to until January of next year. :/

Just look at it! It's a dream :) *Stares dreamily at the photo*

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Diagnosed

Now that I've figured out what I have and I know that I'm not going to die (I have a severe cold. Go figure!), I am up to posting again. :) YAY! Although I am puzzeled as to why I have a cold in the middle of spring but, hey, I'm not questioning it. I realize I have to change the picture that is up right now (the book cover) because I have come to the sad conclusion that I can no longer continue to drag my feet through the mud to read this book. Entice is a wonderful book, don't get me wrong, but it's not holding my attention. Or maybe it's just my mindset lately; I'm not sure.

So, I shall be reading Rift by Andrea Cremer instead. I'm already about 112 pages into the book anyhow, and it's holding my interest more than Entice did. Rift is the beginning of the prequel series to the Nightshade series. As much as a mouthful as that was, it's actually very good. The colorful language in the book keeps me happy. Not to mention the fact that it's sent in the 1100's :) Lords and Ladies and stuffy old kingdoms galore! That's my favorite kind of time period to read about.

Well I must be off, I have a dirt cheep book sale, a birthday, and school to prepare for this week. Wish me luck!

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

On Hold

For right now, I may start holding off on posting because I'm majorly sick and I feel like absolute poo. Besides the fact that my mother is being a major b with an itch. I feel bad about this, you don't even know, but I need sleep right now so I won't really be reading much; I'll have nothing to give report about. I hope you will forgive me and give me leave to not post until I feel better. I will however post, even if I don't feel up to par, when my mother and I go to the library book sale next week. Not going and not posting about it are not options.
I am sorry.
Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Finished at Sunset

I have finished Whispers at Moonrise :) I would have finished it sooner but I've had classes all day and I actually had to do work. Sooooo, I finished it on the bus ride home. Also, I've started reading Entice by Carrie Jones again. It's not he most motivational book, and by that I mean that it's not keeping me involved in the story as much as it should be. I'm not motivated to read it, I have to pick up the book and continue reading, not let any of the noises around me bother me.

Anyways, back to Whispers at Moonrise. The ending for this one made me feel a little sad. I mean, Kylie left. She left!!! How do you just pick up and leave all of you're people behind? Although, the fact that Holiday and Burnett finally get together makes my heart flutter. It took pretty much 4 books to get them to this point, it's a relief to finally see them achieve that long standing goal. Lucas has eternally shoved me away from his team, and maybe moved me more towards Derek. Sure, Derek was pissing me off during the 2nd and 3rd books but that doesn't mean he hasn't been trying to make amends for being so stupid. I mean, he even confessed to Kylie that he loved her, but he never pressured he to be anything more. He was just there for her, especially when a certain werewolf tool-bag wasn't. I have to say this though, I am jealous that Kylie has the ability to turn completely invisible. I mean, no one can see or here you or even feel you kind of invisible. That sounds like a dream to me. Chosen at Nightfall has just recently come out and I'm hoping either the library gets it soon, or I buy it for myself because I really want to read the last installment of this series and see what the hell Kylie does next!

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Sorry xInfinity

I have been extremely busy and unnecessarily tired. This is why I haven't updated in a while. I would have posted as soon as I finished Splintered but for some reason the WiFi at my house sucks right now. I finished Splintered on Sunday/Monday. It's now Thursday. Long time span. I started another book, Whispers at Moonrise by C.C. Hunter, the fourth in the Shadow Falls series. Back to Splintered. I found that at the beginning it was a little jumbled, I'm not going to lie. I didn't understand everything at first. But then again, this is a strange and mind boggling re-telling of Alice in Wonderland. It's not supposed to always make a ton of sense. Our characters Jeb, Morpheus, and Alyssa, have showed to be in constant battle throughout the entirety of the book.You as the reader understand right away that Alyssa has a thing for Jeb and it's not just some little thing either. What she feels for him is huge, if it wasn't she wouldn't have reacted to poorly to his dating her arch-nemesis. Morpheus is her childhood friend and he's described as devastatingly handsome. And believe me when I say I pictured him that way too. At first, you see him as a helper, then as a conniving man, only using Alyssa to help him escape his Deathspeak, and then finally as a man who loves Alyssa and would do anything for her. In the end he's shown capable of self-less love. I won't say more only because it might ruin everything, but I will say this, Alyssa is supposed to be a descendant of Alice Liddell, but is she really?

Now onto the next book! Whispers at Moonrise has made me so happy and yet sad at the same time. Lucas is being the biggest prick ever. Sure, he has everything with the Were Council to deal with, but that  doesn't mean you shut out the person you love. He's holding her to a double standard too. Kylie's just found out that she's a chameleon. Or as the book explains, it's a type of supernatural that retains the dominant DNA of all of their ancestors, and can change into whatever species suits their needs. At first nobody is believing about her being a chameleon, or a lizard, but things start to turn around. A little. She's finally able to meet her grandfather and her great-aunt and finds that they are like her. But.....they want her to go live with them. It's not safe for her to be living among the normal supernaturals, as odd as that sounds. Those that lived alone, didn't make it and eventually were cast out as freaks. But, to add to add to her freaky-ness, she's also a protector and can speak with ghosts. Nice life, isn't it? I am almost finished with the book, and because of that I'm not going to change the cover picture, because I would just have to change it by tonight again. Big pain in the cheeks.

On a different note, my local library is having a book sale next week and I'm extremely excited to go. 50 cents for a paperback and $1.00 for hardcover. I'm happy :)

I'll try and write again soon. Hopefully tonight, but I'm not making any promises.

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

So, so, so, so, so pissed off

I am happy ,but I'm not, about how the book "Shadow Kiss" ended. I finished it last night, but it was too late into the night for me to post. For that, I am sorry. At the end of the novel, I was happy, ecstatic actually, that Rose finally told Lissa that she needed to do something for herself for once. Lissa kept begging her to stay, but it was for selfish reasons, and Rose needed to set out to do what she needed to do. I believe her exact last big speech to Lissa was, "It's not about you okay? This time, it's about me. Not you. All my life, Lissa...all my life, it's been the same. They come first. I've lived my life for you. I've trained to be your shadow, but you know what? I want to come first. I need to take care of myself for once. I'm tired of looking out for everyone else and having to put aside what I want. Dimitri and I did  that, and look what happened. Now I owe it to him to do this. I'm sorry if it hurts you, but it's my choice!" (Mead 441) I'm extremely proud that she finally said this to Lissa. It's been three books coming. I'm actually a little surprised that Richelle Mead hadn't put it in sooner, but I think it fits here. And, besides, it wouldn't be in Rose's character to say something like this to her best friend without just cause. The one thing that pissed me off was that Lissa was being selfish about Rose leaving to go and save Dimitri. It's like, "chill Dragomir, just because you're royal does not mean that everything revolves around you." 'Nuff said. Just kidding. What really made me mad was what happened to Dimitri. He became Strigoi. I think it kind of breaks my heart to read that he had become Strigoi. Sure, it wasn't like he chose to become one, he was forced to, but that doesn't make it any better. If anything, it's a slight comfort to know it wasn't of his own volition because if it had been then things would have been much worse. Although, you can assume from earlier books that he wouldn't willingly become something that destroys who you are inside; it would go against his principles.

I'll hopefully get the next book out soon. I believe it's called "Blood Promise."

Currently, I have been reading "Splintered" by A.G. Howard and it's really odd, to say the least. It had all of these aspects of crazy but at the same time, you feel like the main character, Alyssa Gardner, has nothing wrong with her. There are moments of clarity, where she's not dealing with all of the talking things around her. I have a bigger opinion to form on the book yet, but so far I'd say that it's something to read. Something to put on the to-read list.

I hope you enjoyed this post, it's longer than some of my other one's recently. :) Enjoy

I would have uploaded an image, but my computer or blogger is being stupid so I shall save it for next time.

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Shadow Kiss

I have finally gotten far enough to write a review for "Shadow Kiss" by Richelle Mead. I really like this book. They way the characters still have those relationships from previous novels. Mead's style of writing is one of my favorites. As much as I love Dimitri, he's kind of getting on my nerves. Sure, he and Rose have finally recognized their feelings for each other, but I think the fact that he keeps showing those feelings, knowing full well that they won't be able to pursue them, seeing as they will be both guarding Lissa when Rose graduates, is a little selfish. This may be just my opinion. Although, it is nice when he comes to her defense against the Council of the Guardians, and saves her from being taken out of the field experience. I only about 76 pages through, but already so much has happened. Eeeh! I am wired to read further. I've heard rumors about what happens later between the two, Rose and Dimitri, but I'm still going to read and find out for myself. Sure, sometimes people try to spoil my appetite to read a book, but what they don't understand is that no matter how much you try to spoil the book, I'll always want to read it for myself. I like to know the nitty-gritty details.

Update: I am not going to be buying anymore books for a while, but I will still be borrowing books. The reason being, I have to save up to get my mom's birthday present and it's a little expensive, but she's worth it :) After that, my library has an annual spring book sale, (Paperback 50 cents, and Hardcover $1), so I'll hopefully still have some money leftover and go on a small spending spree and get some more books. I just hope that they'll have some of the books that I want, that somebody else didn't want. It's always a crap-shoot when you try to find books that you want there. Although other times, you find books that you didn't even know you wanted, but you saw it and you fall in love with it and buy it anyways. :)

I don't think I can express this anymore than this does. I have this everyday. Some of my friends have asked my why I don't have a boyfriend, and I just said, with a completely serious expression, "I already have a few, they just live in a different world than I do." They looked at me like I was crazy, but I'm not. The people in my town are just too stupid for me to ever consider going out with. So, that ^^^ says more than you'd think.

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Dejection :(

I have finished "Bloodrose" and I just cried while finishing the book, and I won't say 'spoilers' and tell you who dies, but I am majorly depressed right now. Like, I feel as though the world isn't right. The axis has tilted or something. I will say this though, I loved the entire series. "Nightshade" was one of the best wolf-type books I've read in a while. Which, of course, led me to reading and ultimatley crying because of stupid events and stupid people and just a lot of stupidness. I'm glad that there are prequels that I'm going to read. :) I got "Rift" out from the library; I talked about it in my last post. Plus, it's on my list. I can't wait to read on about everything that happened before that led up to the Nightshade Series. I'm excited!

I've started to read "Shadow Kiss" by Richelle Mead. It's the third in the Vampire Academy Series. I am only on page one, so hopefully by tomorrow, I'll be further along and able to report more.

Note: Most of my tests and big projects have been gotten done and over with, so posting should start happening more often, again. I'm sorry for not posting, but school is a bigger priority for me than posting, especially when some of these tests and projects and papers are worth most of my final quarter grade. I hope you enjoy this, but I'm afraid to give away spoilers on this book. This is a book I don't want to ruin for anyone else. (:

 

I don't know if any of you watch the show Supernatural, but I'd say this is pretty accurate :) I love the show. Anyways, Enjoy.

Until next time,

The Book Nerd

Wishy Washy

Those are the exact words I would use to describe Calla right now and her feelings about Shay and Ren. I'm happy that she's happy with Shay but even I can admit that the way that she's pulling on Ren's feelings for her is wrong. I feel bad for the poor guy. If you haven't caught on by now, I'm talking about "Bloodrose" and I'm about 142 pages through it so far, they have already found the second piece and that makes Shay "The Scion" halfway complete. I feel for Calla though, I really do. She is upset about her conflicting feelings about the guys and about her ability to stay impartial and be a proper Alpha. It's hard for her. I wish there was something I could do but, then again, I'm just the reader and I have to wait and see what happens. :) Other than a small dry spell somewhere near the beginning, this book as really captured my interest.

Update!: I went to the library again today, and I got more books out, even though I shouldn't have. :) Let's see, I got:
Shift by Andrea Cremer (Prequel to Nightshade Series)
Splintered by A.G. Howard
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
Whispers at Moonrise by C.C. Hunter

For some reason I was feeling the S's, I don't know. I am excited to be reading these books, especially continuing three series, and then reading splintered which I've been wanting to do since I found it on goodreads but couldn't because it wasn't in print yet. *makes awkward chuckling noise, looks away and then reaches for book* I think that's my cue to continue reading, and leave you all to peace.

Note: I am terribly sorry for not posting as often as I should, but I have tests all within this week, into next, and then my research paper is due, so I may not update everyday, but when I do I'll try to make it as lengthy as possible to make up for not posting. :)

 

I quite enjoy this, I hope you do too! (:

Until next time, 

The Book Nerd

Oopsie!

I have been piled with school work lately. So, I'm am completely at fault for not updating as frequently as I should. I have a research paper that's due in a week or two and out rough draft was due this past friday, and of course, more art projects and Trig tests, so I'm so sorry that I haven't updated. By the time I'm done with everything I'm ready to crawl into a hole and sleep forever. :( I hope you'll forgive me and continue reading.

Reviews: I think I told you guys that I was reading "Beautiful Creatures" because "Entice" wasn't keeping me as hooked as it should be, and I've finished "Beautiful Creatures." :) I was so happy to read it, and I'm so glad I got past that first chapter, as humdrum as it was. The premise of this novel I found to be quite intriguing. It, oddly, wasn't like any supernatural book I've read. Ethan tells us this resplendent story of a Caster girl, Lena Duchannes, and her journey in loving him, and in finding herself, and figuring out who/what she really is, and what she's capable of. It explains that she's a Natural, which means she can control things in the natural world, henceforth, why she causes thunderstorms and rain all the time. Or, just whenever she's upset and refuses to show it on her person. Of course, at the end of the novel she isn't claimed, or taken to either the Light or Dark. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I've been told by a good source that she started to get incredibly aberrant about the characters actions, and she couldn't finish the third in the series, "Beautiful Chaos." I only hope that this doesn't happen to me when I get to that third book. :)

I've started to read "Bloodrose" by Andrea Cremer; it's the third and final novel in the series. I'm overwrought to be finishing this series. :) I'll hopefully post again tomorrow. Enjoy.

<<< I had these feels alot when I finished the first book "Obsidian."

 I had these feels too much.>>>>



Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Late, Late, Late....

I am so sorry. I have been so busy with school work for the past few days it's been kind of ridiculous, so by the time I'm done I don't have it in me to get on the computer and update. Believe me I had to come home from school today and sleep for 5 straight hours in order to feel human again. I've been kind of a zombie. Anyway, enough about my tragic school life, I have reviews :)

So, I've been stuck trying to read "Entice." I can't seem to get invested in the story. Maybe I just need to get my head out of the stress around me and try to focus on it, I'm not sure. I have been invested in one story though. "Beautiful Creatures."

I am about 239 pages through "Beautiful Creatures" and I am so happy I finally got past that incredibly dull first chapter. The relationship between Ethan and Lena is just so....romantic and electric. I bet if they were real people you could feel the sexual tension between them like smog in a clear room. For some reason I don't want to give spoilers with this one; I'm not sure why, though. I think I'm going to wait until the end of the novel and give my whole spiel on the story. There's just so much to say and I want to get it out all in one sitting when I've completed the novel.

So I must say au revoir, and bid you all adieu, I must read and try to sleep some more. :)

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Alternate

So, lately I've been trying to read and get through "Entice" but it's just not holding my attention like it should, so I'm going to be alternating my reviews between "Entice" (when I get a chance to read more) and "Beautiful Creatures."

I didn't think I'd be able to get past that first chapter in "Beautiful Creatures" but somehow I managed to finally do it and I'm on page 86 as of late. After getting past that dry spell, I've found the book to be most pleasing. I think the way Garcia and Stohl chose to tell it was unique. You're seeing it from the guys point of view instead of the girl's (seeing as the girls are usually the ones with the powers and your main p.o.v.). Instead it's more, "Hello, I'm normal, and a guy, and I've met a girl who's not normal." I dig that.

I shall try to have a juicier update tomorrow. Too-ta-loo, it's off to bed for me. :)

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Fast Read

I was so happy to be reading this book that I finished it in no time. I started it two days ago and finished it at around midnight - 12:30 last night. To say I was happy and pissed off at the end of the book, is an understatement. I was extremely delighted by the fact that Henry (Hades) finally showed Kate his true feelings, but I was nettled by the fact that Persephone took it upon herself to try and dissuade Henry by kissing him. The thought if it just makes my blood boil. I mean, you just don't do that, not even to your estranged  sister that you've just only met. Besides the fact that she's with someone else. Just...Ugh. I've never been a fan of Persephone in real life just learning about the myths, but any sympathy I ever had for the girl dissipated the moment she chose to kiss Henry. Just..no. Girl Code.

Another thing, Calliope has gotten even crazier and she's finally captured Kate, and guess what? Kate was...PREGNANT! When Calliope captured Kate, Calliope had to make sure that Kate was preggers so she could watch as Calliope destroyed her child. I haven't gotten to that part yet seeing as I haven't read the third book yet, but I'm excited to!

I don't know if you guys are okay with the fact that I do put mega amounts of spoilers in my reviews, but then again it's hard to review if I don't explain what I'm talking about. It would also be nice if I got some comments now and again. Just so I know if you guys like my blog, what I'm writing, etc.

I'm starting to read "Entice" by Carrie Jones; it's the third book in the Need Series. I'm only about 16 pages through that one but I've spent most of my day watching movies with my brother. :) He's not very social, so I take what I can get if he wants to hang out. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the review, even if it was short. Enjoy.

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

Eeeehh!!!

I love when I start reading a book that I don't think will keep me entertained, and into the story, and it does the exact opposite. Oh, man, do I love reading this book. I'm about 176 pages through it already. So many things have already happened. I mean Cronus is trying to escape. If you don't know, he's the ultimate being, a Titan. He's also the father of Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Demeter, Hestia, and Hera. Anyway, he's trying to escape because Calliope, a.k.a. Hera, is trying to kill Kate, our heroine, because Kate just so happens to be Henry's, Hades, wife.

Little back story: Calliope had to witness and endure her husband's (Zeus's) unfaithful ways, and she had to live with the feeling of loneliness that it brought her. She suffered and when she saw that Henry (Hades) was in a relationship with Persephone, and she was doing the same thing to him as Zeus was to her, she felt a kindred spirit. Now, Persephone finally left after falling for Adonis, and asking for her mortality back, and Calliope saw this as the perfect opportunity to try her feelings with Henry. He rejected her, threw it back in her face really, and since then has killed every girl that was in line after Persephone to take the throne of Queen of the Underworld. Calliope is obsessively in love with Henry and is in the process of trying to kill Kate, the current Queen.

I think the fact that Calliope was already loco to begin with doesn't help anything. I mean she has the rest of the original six tied down in chains, waiting for Kate to get there, seeing as she's trying to rescue them, and Calliope will kill her in front of Henry, of course we know this isn't going to happen, seeing as there is already another book, and there's too much of the book left to go. :) I love when authors put those kinds of things in a book, but you know the main character isn't going to be killed.

I'll try to have an even better review tomorrow. Enjoy.

Until next time,
The Book Nerd

OhMyGoodness!!

I have finished "Perfect Chemistry" and I was completely enthralled with this book. To the point that I started it yesterday and I'm now finished. :) I just love when I get a book that grabs me hook, line, and sinker. This was just the Perfect book. I'm sorry I couldn't resist the cheesy pun. I'm just going to do more of a character analysis on this one.

Alex: What can I say about Alejandro "Alex" Fuentes? He is amazing, incredible, and all around badass. The way his character moves from just making a bet about sleeping with Brittany, to actually caring about her and even changing himself to be better for her. The way he goes about things is probably not the smoothest, I mean he is, excuse me, was in the Latino Bloods, and he's only really known how to just try to survive. To try to keep his family safe. The fact that him and Brittany are so similar is what probably helps to spark that 'chemistry' between them, again sorry I had to do it. :)

Brittany: Brittany Ellis, I can completely understand her. The way she tries to hide and keep up the perfect facade so no one will know what's really going on in her own private life, the way she feels guilty if she doesn't live up to her mother's expectations. I get her. She's one of the most relatable characters I've ever read about. She's not flawless, she has things she wants to keep to herself and she has trust issues with her friends. She even has someone who she thought was a friend stab her in the back. I think that describes just about everyone now-a-days. This might just be me, but trustworthy people are hard to come by these days. I love that she doesn't give up on Alex, and even goes so far as to risk losing that untarnished image of herself. She kept trying with him and even fought against her parents to keep her relationship with Alex, and she even told them off to the point that she's trying to get them to change; to work with her and not against her. And the fact that even after 10 months of not seeing him, she still loved him.

I'm just so in love with this book, I can't wait to go back to the library and get the next two in the series out. Of course, they aren't necessary related stories, but I'm still excited nonetheless.

I'm going to be reading and reviewing "Goddess Interrupted" by Aimee Carter. I'm only kind of excited to be reading this book, this might be because it's been about half a year, if not a little more, since I've read the first book. I can still remember it, thankfully.

Oh and not too long ago I read "City of Bones" by Cassandra Clare, and they've finally come out with online movie posters, Ugh, Jace is just so hot! :) Enjoy.

Until next time,
The Book Nerd