Book Review: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

“Sometimes you can do everything right and things will still go wrong. The key is to never stop doing right.”

OVERALL RATING: 10/10

            STORY: 10/10

            CHARACTERS: 10/10

            THE FEELS: 9.9/10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 9.8/ 10

PLOT: 10/10

Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.

Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.

But what Starr does or does not say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.

Reading Progress:

January 27, 2018 – Finished Reading

January 26, 2018 –

page 210

 45.26% "This is a gem. This is so timely and relevant in our country the Philippines. I feel like all young adult Filipino should read this. I am in love with the characters!"

January 26, 2018 – Started Reading

January 26, 2018 – Started Reading

December 8, 2017 – Shelved as: to-read

December 8, 2017 – Shelved

Review:

This book changed my life. I was so captivated by this book that I am eager now planning different ways to shove this book to all my friends. This book needs to be heard.

The story is so timely, relevant and important to all Filipino people now (I am not going into this--but if you are a Filipino and you read this book, you will know what I mean). I wish our President and the office of Human Rights will be able read this book. 

I have never read an honest and bold book that tackles police violence, racism, gangs and interracial dating with such finesse. I was really moved by this book and I am pretty sure something within me changed. Everyone needs to hear the voice of this book--an eyeopener that surely screams, how unfair the world is.

The writing style for me was so sincere and honest that I really did not have a hard time connecting to the story. The writer (considering this is her debut) for me did an outstanding job on this gem. Her writing style painted personality, color and skills that needs to be recognized and appreciated.

What to Read Next? My To-Be-Read (TBR) Pile: January 2018

Here I am again, caught in the misery created by the almost voided world of "what-to-read-next?". I hate this feeling, the way it slaps you cause you are not doing anything because you are not reading anything as of this moment. The problem is, you want to-- but you don't know what is the perfect book that are you going to read! It is quiet crazy but also fun in a subtle way.

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

                I have been hearing a lot of good things about this book for weeks now. This book was also recognized by a lot of award giving groups as one of the best contemporary novel of 2017. These are mainly the reasons why this book got my attention and made me pick a copy from our local bookstore. I do have a hardback copy in my hands now and I am still not fully committed to dive in to it. My mind is still under the waters of fantasy and science fiction and I can still feel that my contemporary vibe is still lost out there somewhere wandering like a noob. I just don’t have the interest yet or the mood to read contemporary YA book but at the same time I am very eager to know why The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is hyped up to the top.

Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman

                In case you don’t know, I am a big fan of Neal Shusterman. The first book that I have read from him was the Everlost (Skinjacker Trilogy #1) back in high school. I can still remember how I ranted on how awesome that book is to my friends and classmates and it made them hate me. It was funny, but I don’t care because Everlost was so epic that I need the entire world to know that. Lately, I finished Neal’s Scythe book and I was really blown away by it. I have read the boom without knowing what the story is and with very low expectations. I guess by that it really helped the book in blowing my brains out. It was for sure one of my most surprising reads of this year (so far). Now, I wan to experience more of Neal’s dark and haunting world and his thrilling and awesome writing style. I saw a copy of Full Tilt weeks ago on one of our local bargain bookstore and I immediately bought it. Now I am considering reading it even though this is a middle grade book and not a YA.

Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson

                I have heard a lot of good things about Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson. I am so thrilled to read these books but unfortunately, I do not have a physical copy yet. As of this moment I still have a pending order on our local bookstore on the Final Empire and I still don’t have a tentative date when will the book arrive in my hands. Because of this excitement I also searched some of Brandon’s crafts and I have found in the bargain book store his stand-alone fantasy novel Warbreaker. I have this book for a while now (3 weeks), but I am still hesitant to grab and read it because I am still deeply and willingly want to start reading Brandon Sanderson’s universe starting on the Mistborn series.

The Magician by Michael Scott

                I know, this book is so old. But I have read and enjoyed The Alchemist back in college, so I just want to continue reading the series and get on with the second book, The Magician. I still don’t have any idea why I did not continue the series back then. Maybe I was just too busy in pharmacy school or I don’t know. I guess a series with such a big potential like this will not answer an “I don’t know” answer, so to give justice, I will continue reading it. The main problem is when is that “when”?

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

                I only read one book from this author and that is Valiant. I have read it back in high school and I found it very dark and haunting. I even thought that it was the first book of the series. Sadly, it was not since it was Tithe that should come before it. I really did enjoy the darkness of that book and the simplicity of the author’s writing style. Now, her new book is a talk of the town for the past couple of weeks as one of the most anticipated release this year (it was released already, I guess last week) and I want to give it a try. I still don’t have any idea when will the physical copy be available here in our place but if worse comes to worst I might give it a shot through e-book or audiobook.

Gemina by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

                I just finished reading Illuminae, the first book of the series, five days ago. I can still smell the awesomeness of that book and I can still feel in my veins the epic and mind-blowing plots that book gave me. I was not prepared reading that book, and I am still suffering an almost “PTSD-like” thing in my life. The third book will come out on March or April, I am not sure, but my soul is screaming that I need to read the second book before the third one comes out. Which I will surely do but as of this moment my brain is not yet ready. I still need to prepare this “entire me” being on an avalanche of epic plots this book prepared for the readers. By the way if you want to check my book review on the first book, Illuminae, please click here.

Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia

                This is one of the only two YA contemporary on my list as of this moment (the other one is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas). Now this book has been part of almost everybody’s best read in the past two years. That, caught my attention and made me want to pick this book. You know, I am not a fan of contemporary novels. I have this stigma that the genre is boring and dragging. I don’t know. But I have read and enjoyed the books like Aristotle and Dante Discovered the Secret of the Universe, Turtles All the Way Down, We Are the Ants and Simon VS. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, which proves that—contemporary ain’t that bad.

                That’s it for today guys. I am still going to think which of these books on the list I am going to pick and read next. I just finished by the way reading the Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo hours ago (if you want to read my review just click the book review section at the top) and I guess I want to have a rest on books with dark and cold world. I will just let you know what I will be reading next but if you can leave a suggestion as a comment below, I will totally appreciate it. Thank you!

Book Review: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

“Many boys will bring you flowers. But someday you'll meet a boy who will learn your favorite flower, your favorite song, your favorite sweet. And even if he is too poor to give you any of them, it won't matter because he will have taken the time to know you as no one else does. Only that boy earns your heart.” 

OVERALL RATING: 8.8/10

            STORY: 8.7/10

            CHARACTERS: 9.5/10

            THE FEELS: 9/10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 8.9/ 10

PLOT: 8.5/10

Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker has been offered wealth beyond his wildest dreams. But to claim it, he'll have to pull off a seemingly impossible heist:

Kaz needs a crew desperate enough to take on this suicide mission and dangerous enough to get the job done - and he knows exactly who: six of the deadliest outcasts the city has to offer. Together, they just might be unstoppable - if they don't kill each other first.

Reading Progress:

January 23, 2018 – Finished Reading January 23, 2018 – page 331  71.65% "I am not a fan of this mixed flashback and current story writing style. Especially when the author decides to do it on the last quarter part of the book. It destroys momentum." January 20, 2018 – page 101  21.86% "I finally enjoyed this book after two years." January 10, 2018 – page 23  4.98% January 10, 2018 – Started Reading December 3, 2015 – Shelved as: to-read December 3, 2015 – Shelved

Review:

It took me almost two years to finish this book. I bought this back in 2016 and from there I did several attempts to pick this but most ended in DNF sessions. I hate this book and I even wondered why I grabbed a physical copy of this at the first place. The grisha universe was not really for me. I hated the shadow and bone book by the author-- and that hate radiates to this book.

Book Review: Illuminae (The Illuminae Files #1) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

“You have me. Until every last star in the galaxy dies."

OVERALL RATING: 9.8/10

            STORY: 9.5/10

            CHARACTERS: 9.4/10

            THE FEELS: 10/10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 10/ 10

PLOT: 9.5/10

This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded. The year is 2575, and two rival megacorporations are at war over a planet that’s little more than an ice-covered speck at the edge of the universe. Too bad nobody thought to warn the people living on it. With enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra—who are barely even talking to each other—are forced to fight their way onto an evacuating fleet, with an enemy warship in hot pursuit.But their problems are just getting started. A deadly plague has broken out and is mutating, with terrifying results; the fleet's AI, which should be protecting them, may actually be their enemy; and nobody in charge will say what’s really going on. As Kady hacks into a tangled web of data to find the truth, it's clear only one person can help her bring it all to light: the ex-boyfriend she swore she'd never speak to again.

Reading Progress:

January 20, 2018 – Finished Reading January 19, 2018 – page 121  20.1% "I am hooked!" January 19, 2018 – page 68  11.3% "This book is so cool." January 19, 2018 – Started Reading January 1, 2018 – Shelved as: to-read January 1, 2018 – Shelved

Review:

Bioweapons. Nuclear war. Robots, Artificial Intelligence. War. Hacking. Action. Violence. Purge. 

All in the outer space! This book blew me away. I am writing this review minutes after I read the last page of the book. This book is literally a page-turner. My expectations before I started this book was high but this book blew those and set the bar higher!

My Most Anticipated (New Release) YA Books of 2018 (January)

THE CRUEL PRINCE (The Folk of the Air #1) by Holly Black

Current Goodreads Ratings: 4.38

Jude was seven years old when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King.

To win a place at the Court, she must defy him–and face the consequences.In doing so, she becomes embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, discovering her own capacity for bloodshed. But as civil war threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself.

Hardcover, 384 pages

Published January 2nd 2018 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

UNEARTHED (Unearthed #1) by Amy Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

Current Goodreads Ratings: 4.08

When Earth intercepts a message from a long-extinct alien race, it seems like the solution the planet has been waiting for. The Undying's advanced technology has the potential to undo environmental damage and turn lives around, and Gaia, their former home planet, is a treasure trove waiting to be uncovered.

For Jules Addison and his fellow scholars, the discovery of an alien culture offers unprecedented opportunity for study... as long as scavengers like Amelia Radcliffe don't loot everything first. Mia and Jules' different reasons for smuggling themselves onto Gaia put them immediately at odds, but after escaping a dangerous confrontation with other scavvers, they form a fragile alliance.

In order to penetrate the Undying temple and reach the tech and information hidden within, the two must decode the ancient race's secrets and survive their traps. But the more they learn about the Undying, the more their presence in the temple seems to be part of a grand design that could spell the end of the human race...

Kindle Edition, 384 pages

Published January 9th 2018 by Disney-Hyperion

OBSIDIO (The Illuminae Files #3) by Amy Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Current Goodreads Ratings: 4.68

Kady, Ezra, Hanna, and Nik narrowly escaped with their lives from the attacks on Heimdall station and now find themselves crammed with 2,000 refugees on the container ship, Mao. With the jump station destroyed and their resources scarce, the only option is to return to Kerenza—but who knows what they'll find seven months after the invasion? 

Meanwhile, Kady's cousin, Asha, survived the initial BeiTech assault and has joined Kerenza's ragtag underground resistance. When Rhys—an old flame from Asha's past—reappears on Kerenza, the two find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict.

With time running out, a final battle will be waged on land and in space, heros will fall, and hearts will be broken.

Hardcover, 608 pages 
Expected publication: March 13th 2018 by Knopf Books for Young Readers

Book Review: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

“Sometimes it seems like everyone knows who I am except me.” 

OVERALL RATING: 9.4/10

            STORY: 9.1/10

            CHARACTERS: 9.8/10

            THE FEELS: 9.9/10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 10/ 10

PLOT: 9.4/10

Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: if he doesn’t play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone’s business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he’s been emailing, will be compromised.

With some messy dynamics emerging in his once tight-knit group of friends, and his email correspondence with Blue growing more flirtatious every day, Simon’s junior year has suddenly gotten all kinds of complicated. Now, change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he’s pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he’s never met.

Reading Progress:

January 18, 2018 – Finished Reading

January 18, 2018 –

 54.0% "I did not expect that I will love this book as much as I do now. This book is so good that I am having a hard time putting it down. The characters were amazing! I cannot wait to finish this book and watch the movie soon. I will surely recommend this to my friends."

January 18, 2018 – Started Reading

December 3, 2015 – Shelved as: to-read

December 3, 2015 – Shelved

Review:

I did not expect this book will blow me away. I finished reading this in less than 24 hours. The characters were so well thought of. They really felt real. Reading the book made me feel like I was part of the story--like I am one of the characters. The characters were perfect that I can totally see myself hanging with them-- talking with them while having lunch. It feels like I knew these characters for a very long time now. I love Simon, Nora, Abby, Nick, Leah, Simon's parents and basically all of the characters. I even loved the flawed Martin guy. The emotions conveyed by the characters were so sincere and were delivered flawlessly through every words in the book. I did not really find a hard time connecting to them. All of the characters were interesting and unique. They will surely stick to me for days, weeks or even months.

Book Review: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

“Life, with its rules, its obligations, and its freedoms, is like a sonnet: You're given the form, but you have to write the sonnet yourself. 

OVERALL RATING: 7.1/10

            STORY: 6.9/10

            CHARACTERS: 7.6/10

            THE FEELS: 7.1/10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 6.8/ 10

PLOT: 6.3/10

It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger. 
"Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly stranger told them. "I just got caught in a downdraft and blown off course. Let me be on my way. Speaking of way, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract". Meg's father had been experimenting with this fifth dimension of time travel when he mysteriously disappeared. Now the time has come for Meg, her friend Calvin, and Charles Wallace to rescue him. But can they outwit the forces of evil they will encounter on their heart-stopping journey through space?

Reading Progress:

January 17, 2018 – Finished Reading

January 16, 2018 –

page 96

 45.5% "I am really enjoying this book so far. I did not expect it will be as good as this. I am also excited that there will be a movie of this book months from now. I can't wait to uncover what this book stores for me on the following pages."

January 16, 2018 –

page 43

 20.38%

January 16, 2018 – Started Reading

January 4, 2018 – Shelved as: to-read

January 4, 2018 – Shelved

Review:

I decided to pick this book when I saw the trailer advertised online. I was caught by the idea that of "read-it-before-it-hits-theaters". This is considered I think a classic book and is the first on the time quartet series.  I have mixed reactions of my experience in reading this book. I did not hate it nor like it. I was left feeling 'nah" or "meh" at the last page. 

Books I Wish I Own Now: January 2018

I have a lot of books that I own that are unread, but it does not mean that I have to stop buying or adding more to the piles. You see, a book nerd (I am not sure if this is the correct terminology to use) like me---just love books; whether they are read or unread. So this month, I have an "almost long list" of books that I wish I own. I discovered most of these books from the lists of the most favorite books in 2017 of the bloggers I followed recently. I was so curious and excited to unravel the pages of these books when I listened on how good these books are in so many different elements.

The first book in the list is the "The Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab". I've been hearing a lot of rants of how epic this book is-- not just the book but the entire darker shade of magic series also. The only reason why I still don't have these books is that I cannot afford them. I still feel that it will be really unfair for me to buy a brand new paperback copy of a book that cost around 900 php (almost 20 dollars). This price already cost a good quality hard bound copy on most other books. The darker shade of magic series hard bound copy cost around 1300-1500 php (30 dollars), at this amount, I can already buy a total of three brand new paper backs on the other titles.

Book Feature: Thunderhead (Arc of Scythe #2) by Neal Shusterman

Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the second novel of the chilling New York Times bestselling series from Neal Shusterman, author of the Unwind dystology.

Rowan has gone rogue, and has taken it upon himself to put the Scythedom through a trial by fire. Literally. In the year since Winter Conclave, he has gone off-grid, and has been striking out against corrupt scythes—not only in MidMerica, but across the entire continent. He is a dark folk hero now—“Scythe Lucifer”—a vigilante taking down corrupt scythes in flames.

Citra, now a junior scythe under Scythe Curie, sees the corruption and wants to help change it from the inside out, but is thwarted at every turn, and threatened by the “new order” scythes. Realizing she cannot do this alone—or even with the help of Scythe Curie and Faraday, she does the unthinkable, and risks being “deadish” so she can communicate with the Thunderhead—the only being on earth wise enough to solve the dire problems of a perfect world. But will it help solve those problems, or simply watch as perfection goes into decline?

Read my book review for the first of of the series by clicking here.

Book Review: Every Heart a Doorway (Wayward Children #1) by Seanan McGuire

“You’re nobody’s doorway but your own, and the only one who gets to tell you how your story ends is you.” 

OVERALL RATING: 6.5/10

            STORY: 6.9/10

            CHARACTERS: 7.2/10

            THE FEELS: 7.1/10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 6.4/ 10

PLOT: 6.1/10

Children have always disappeared under the right conditions; slipping through the shadows under a bed or at the back of a wardrobe, tumbling down rabbit holes and into old wells, and emerging somewhere... else.

But magical lands have little need for used-up miracle children.

Nancy tumbled once, but now she’s back. The things she’s experienced... they change a person. The children under Miss West’s care understand all too well. And each of them is seeking a way back to their own fantasy world.

But Nancy’s arrival marks a change at the Home. There’s a darkness just around each corner, and when tragedy strikes, it’s up to Nancy and her new-found schoolmates to get to the heart of the matter.

Reading Progress:

January 14, 2018 – Finished Reading

January 14, 2018 –

 61.0% "My heart aching. I am confuse and at the same time hooked by the book. I don't have any idea where will the story lead me."

January 14, 2018 –

 42.0% "I really love how the author effortlessly build the world. I was shocked that I was drawn to it easily. The writing style is stellar and the characters!
I really love Sumi! Sumi is very memorable--her humor and personality! I am loving this book!"

January 14, 2018 – Started Reading

January 11, 2018 – Shelved as: to-read

January 11, 2018 – Shelved

Review:

This is probably one of the most disappointing books I have read in my entire life. I have heard a lot of good things about this book from the blogs I followed lately-- I trusted their opinions, but sadly, they failed me. I did not like this book! I tried so hard to like it--it did not really connect to me. The bar was not really met and I was really sad and a little angry now.

Book Review: The Battlemage (Summoner #3) by Taran Matharu

"Nothing here because this book is almost a garbage"

OVERALL RATING: 7.4/10

            STORY: 6.8/10

            CHARACTERS: 7.7/10

            THE FEELS: 8.5/10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 8.6/ 10

PLOT: 7.3/10

In THE BATTLEMAGE, after Fletcher, Sylva, Othello, Cress, and Alice escape from the Orcs into the ether with their demons, they know the danger is far from over. They've landed in the parallel world full of the demons and won't be able to stay alive in the noxious gases without a steady supply of special plant petals they discovered at the Orcs' temple. Unless the ether is much smaller than they think, they'll need to find more petals before they get to an exit portal on the Hominum side -- if they can find one. Also, predators lurk all around: both the larger demons of the ether and the Orcs who cross over into the ether to try to recapture them, flying on their giant Wyverns. The odds of Fletcher and friends making it out of the ether are not good, but what awaits them back home drives them on. The big war with the Orcs rages on, and everyone is needed at the front lines. And Fletcher has offered a new home to the villagers of his hometown in the long-abandoned estate of Raleighshire, the family home he only just learned was his. He needs to train up soldiers to defend it before the Orcs invade.

Reading Progress:

January 13, 2018 – Finished Reading

January 13, 2018 –

 86.0% "Something epic is happening."

January 13, 2018 –

 66.0% "I finally continued reading this book. I am disappointed so far of where this book is heading. I am scared that this book will not give justice to the ending of the series."

July 14, 2017 –

page 182

 51.7%

July 14, 2017 – Shelved

July 14, 2017 – Started Reading

October 9, 2016 – Shelved as: to-read (Other Paperback Edition)

October 9, 2016 – Shelved (Other Paperback Edition)

Review:

I am very disappointed with this book!

I really loved the first two books of the series-- those books blew me away. The way the second book ended--bar raised so high-- these book came flat and did not give justice to how good the first two books were. Out of the three, this one is the worst. 

Book Review: The Inquisition (Summoner #2) by Taran Matharu

“Mason stumbled just once … they would all fall.” 

OVERALL RATING: 9.6/10

            STORY: 9.5/10

            CHARACTERS: 9.2/10

            THE FEELS: 9.2/10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 9.9/ 10

PLOT: 9.8/10

A year has passed since the Tournament.
Fletcher and Ignatius have been locked away in Pelt’s dungeons, but now they must face a trial at the hands of the Inquisition, a powerful institution controlled by those who would delight in Fletcher’s downfall.
The trial is haunted by ghosts from the past with shocking revelations about Fletcher’s origins, but he has little time to dwell on them; the graduating students of Vocans are to be sent deep into the orc jungles to complete a dangerous mission for the king and his council. If they fail, the orcish armies will rise to power beyond anything the Empire has ever seen.With loyal friends Othello and Sylva by his side, Fletcher must battle his way to the heart of Orcdom and save Hominum from destruction…or die trying.

Review:
This book is an epic continuation to the Novice-- a child of Pokemon and Lord of the Rings!

I really loved the first book. It was so magical and amazing that I was excited to read this one.

Well, all those excitement were not put to waste and was justified. This book is beyond amazing! Again, the author blew me away.

The characters were not that strong and few new ones were introduced. They need to be polished but regardless of these imperfections they are still memorable. The characters continued to deliver strong emotions and never failed to connect to me -- even the new ones.

Book Review: The Novice (Summoner #1) by Taran Matharu

“A warrior's greatest enemy can also be his greatest teacher.”

OVERALL RATING: 9.3/10

            STORY: 9.3/10

            CHARACTERS: 9.1/10

            THE FEELS: 9.0/10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 9.6/ 10

PLOT: 9.1/10

When blacksmith apprentice Fletcher discovers that he has the ability to summon demons from another world, he travels to Adept Military Academy. There the gifted are trained in the art of summoning. Fletcher is put through grueling training as a battlemage to fight in the Hominum Empire’s war against orcs. He must tread carefully while training alongside children of powerful nobles. The power hungry, those seeking alliances, and the fear of betrayal surround him. Fletcher finds himself caught in the middle of powerful forces, with only his demon Ignatius for help.

As the pieces on the board maneuver for supremacy, Fletcher must decide where his loyalties lie. The fate of an empire is in his hands. The Novice is the first in a trilogy about Fletcher, his demon Ignatius, and the war against the Orcs.

Review:

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was well crafted and creative, that readers like me, cannot stop talking about it to his friends. The book started in a dark and cold world with this lay back and simple life of villagers. The world was introduced by hunting animals and being bullied by unlikable characters. The book started humbly and that is one of the reasons why I love it. The world building was not dragging and the characters were well thought of.

December 2017 Wrap Up

WARCROSS BY MARIE LU

“Every locked door has a key. Every problem has a solution.” 

OVERALL RATING: 9.5/10

STORY: 9/10

CHARACTERS: 9/10

THE FEELS: 9/10

ENTERTAINMENT: 10/ 10

PLOT: 9/10

Click here to read the book review.

SEE YOU IN THE COSMOS BY JACK CHENG

“knowledge is better than ignorance, and it’s better to find out and embrace the truth even if that truth might not feel good.”

OVERALL RATING: 7/10

            STORY: 8/10

            CHARACTERS: 5/10

            THE FEELS: 7 10

            ENTERTAINMENT: 8.5/ 10

PLOT: 6/ 10

Click here to read the book review.

THIS SAVAGE SONG BY VICTORIA SCHWAB

“I mean, most people want to escape. Get out of their heads. Out of their lives. Stories are the easiest way to do that.”

OVERALL RATING: 8.7/10

STORY: 8/10

CHARACTERS: 10/10

THE FEELS: 9 10

ENTERTAINMENT: 10/ 10

PLOT: 7/10

Click here to read the book review.