Confessions of a Bibliovore

I was a little weary going into this one because of the last book I read by Williams ( Miles from Ordinary ) but because of my love of   The Chosen One , I decided it was only fair to give her writing another shot. I was a little shocked when I opened the book and realized it was written in verse, since I hadn't taken a peek inside when I picked it up from the library. I absolutely love books written in verse (when they are done well of course) and dove right in not really knowing what to expect anymore. I knew Williams to battle tough topics, but again, I didn't know where Glimpse was going  and ended up being caught off a little off guard when I finally began to realize what was happening to Hazel and her sister Lizzie. While I was able to figure out what was going on, Williams way of bringing forth the events that lead up to Lizzie and Hope's situation still shocked me a bit. I sort of wanted to be wrong, you know? I wanted to not think that something like this could be...

Okay, so I'm a little late. 17 days or so to be exact. But hey, I'm here! So I can't say it's been easy or better, but life is starting to work out for me again. And guess what? I miss blogging. I miss all of your pretty blog faces and your reviews. I haven't read a book in months and that makes me want to cry. But enough of regrets. It's a new year! So for the last two years I have made short lists of goals and resolutions. The first year I did this, my goals were focused on blogging and reading. Last year , I made different lists for reading and personal goals, most of which I didn't accomplish but that's okay. I honestly don't want to set all these unrealistic goals for myself this year, so I've decided to keep it simple. Read books:  My Goodreads challenge says 52 books, but it also says I am two behind already. So guess what? I just want to read. It doesn't matter how many. I will be happy with just a few :) Read for fun: I want to...

EVERYONE STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING AND GO BUY THIS BOOK NOW. Why?! WHY?! HOW DARE YOU EVEN ASK! Because this is the book. THE BOOK that puts all other sequels, NAY, all other books to shame.  It's glorious! Heartbreaking! FILLED TO THE BRIM WITH ACTION AND TWISTS WITH EVERY TURN OF THE PAGE!!! This book guys...this book just blew my mind. The emotions - the FEELS!! Me trying to write this review....and failing miserably. I literally can't find the words for this review. I've been trying....for months. Guys, I read this like 5 months ago and I'm still reeling! This is what the book did to me. A swift kick to the guts is what it did. Curse you Maas. So, since my emotions make it impossible for me to write a coherant review, here is a time-line of my emotions --- Me waiting for the book: Me finally  getting  the book. Me, staring lovingly at the book. I wasn't being creepy...well not  that  creepy. My love for this book was completely NORMAL! NORMAL I SAY! So, I start...

Dark Triumph (His Fair Assassin #2) by Robin LaFevers Pages: 385 Source: Bought Format: Hardback Release Date: April 2, 2013 Rating: 4 Stars Goodreads Synopsis: When Sybella arrived at the doorstep of St Mortain half mad with grief and despair the convent were only too happy to offer her refuge - but at a price. The sisters of this convent serve Death, and with Sybella naturally skilled in both the arts of death and seduction, she could become one of their most dangerous weapons. But her assassin's skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to the life that nearly drove her mad. Her father's rage and brutality are terrifying, and her brother's love is equally monstrous. But when Sybella discovers an unexpected ally she discovers that a daughter of Death may find something other than vengeance to live for... My Review:      I was looking forward to Dark Triumph for quite some time after the awesomeness that was its predecessor,  Grave Mercy . As with all ...

Defy (Defy #1) by Sara B. Larson Pages: 336 Source: Netgalley Format: Ebook Release Date: January 7, 2014 Rating: 2.5/3 stars Goodreads Synopsis: Alexa Hollen is a fighter. Forced to disguise herself as a boy and serve in the king's army, Alex uses her quick wit and fierce sword-fighting skills to earn a spot on the elite prince's guard. But when a powerful sorcerer sneaks into the palace in the dead of night, even Alex, who is virtually unbeatable, can't prevent him from abducting her, her fellow guard and friend Rylan, and Prince Damian, taking them through the treacherous wilds of the jungle and deep into enemy territory. The longer Alex is held captive with both Rylan and the prince, the more she realizes that she is not the only one who has been keeping dangerous secrets. And suddenly, after her own secret is revealed, Alex finds herself confronted with two men vying for her heart: the safe and steady Rylan, who has always cared for her, and the dark, intriguing Damian...

Ender's Game  by Orson Scott Card Source: B&N Format: Paperback Pages: 324 Release Date: 1985 Rating: DNF Goodreads Synopsis: In order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race's next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant young boy, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin lives with his kind but distant parents, his sadistic brother Peter, and the person he loves more than anyone else, his sister Valentine. Peter and Valentine were candidates for the soldier-training program but didn't make the cut—young Ender is the Wiggin drafted to the orbiting Battle School for rigorous military training. Ender's skills make him a leader in school and respected in the Battle Room, where children play at mock battles in zero gravity. Yet growing up in an artificial community of young soldiers Ender suffers greatly from isolation, rivalry from his peers, pressure from the adult teachers, and an unsettling fear of the alien ...

I love challenges. They make me read. Which is one reason I participate in them. Even if I don't complete them, at least they help me make an effort. Here are some awesome challenges that I hope to participate in this year. Maybe I challenged myself to too many, but many of them will overlap so I GOT THIS!!! 2014 Debut Author Challenge Hosted by:  The Story Siren A challenge to read books by authors debuting in 2014 (you go guys!). In 2012, I really kept up with this and it was a great way to not only find new books, but help some new authors along. Last year, I kind of sucked. But its a new year so I have hope :) Here are some debut books currently on my GR TBR (though it definitely needs to be updated) The Murder Complex  (The Murder Complex #1) by Lindsay Cummings Cruel Beauty  by Rosamund Hodge The Falconer  (The Falconer #1) by Elizabeth May Midnight Thief  (Midnight Thief #1) by Livia Blackburne  2014 Netgalley and Edelweiss Reading Challenge...

H A P P Y N E W Y E A R E V E R Y O N E ! Well, as most of you could tell, 2013 was a bust for me in the blogging world. I hardly ever blogged, even over the summer when I was home, and I am ridiculously behind on review books. What's my excuse? I'm not sure I have a good one.  But this year? This year things will be different. I can promise you that. I will make it my goal to read more. Over this Christmas break I've been reading and I forget sometimes how much I love it! But that just make me put forth more effort for this upcoming year. Besides, there's a gajillion (not even an exaggeration) new books coming out this year and I can't wait to read em!  So, what are some resolutions? 1. To read more -  I only read 22 books last year.... 22.  Egad. And 22 isn't bad....but my goal was at least 50 :P And that was after knocking it down from 70 when I realized I couldn't do it! I'm a slow reader, but I have too many books on my TBR to have read so few. 2...