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