Torn

Torn - the second book of the Trylle Trilogy...

Book Description: Wendy thought she finally understood who she was and what she wanted, but everything changes when the rival Vittra come after her.

She's caught between two worlds, torn between love and duty, and she must decide what life she is going to lead.

My Review: So this is the second book and it was worth reading the first two give us an awesome sequel. I love the characters in this story and the different take on fantasy that hasn't been done in quite some time. I like where the plot is headed with knowing a third book is about to be devoured by me. It gives me just enough romance, almost an overkill at times what with Wendy being awesome so everyone loves her but I like it. This one gives us a good look at all the characters and more background and even an event I was sure would never happen, totally did. Wow. Looking forward to the third one!!!

Switched

Switched - the first book in the Trylle Trilogy...


Book Description:

When Wendy Everly was six-years-old, her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. It isn't until eleven years later that Wendy discovers her mother might have been right.

With the help of Finn Holmes, Wendy finds herself in a world she never knew existed - a world both beautiful and frightening, and Wendy's not sure she wants to be a part of it.

My Review:
Switched by Amanda Hocking was great! I jumped into the book and was hooked immediately. It's a young adult fantasy/romance but unlike any I have read in forever. No sexy vampires, or werewolves but TROLLS! Really?? When it first explained that these other worldly creatures that resemble humans were trolls, i nearly but the book down because when I think trolls, it's a major turn off. However, trolls are what we "humans" have given the stereotype to for the race called Trylle. They are trolls, but beautiful and powerful and quit entertaining to read about. First of three books and I'm loving the story and the characters. Loving Finn, our tall dark and handsome hero, that Wendy can't help but fall for. I just started the second book, Torn, and can't wait to see if it's just as good!

I am Number Four

So I usually love to read books before seeing the movie, but in this case the movie snuck up on us and we went to see it with some friends. It rocked. I figured if  I loved the movie, I would devour the book. I Am Number Four, by Pitticus Lore was awesome. The book, of course, was way better than the movie and I loved the movie so that's saying something. The book had a lot more detail and scenes that the movie didn't as per usual with movie/books so I was sucked in. John Smith or Four is awesome in book and movie. I loved to see the development of this Alien on earth for over 10 years try to blend in with the world. He finds love with Sarah and adopts the most awesomest dog in the world, Bernie Kosar. I loved all the characters, even Mark James the school bully. This was a very entertaining read. One with each chapter leaving you hanging so even at 1:00 in the morning I couldn't resist turning the page to read a little more. I definitely recommend this book as a great read!

I'd Tell You I Love Your But Then I'd Have to Kill You

I'd Tell You I Love Your But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter was a fun girls-kick-butt book. It's about a bunch of girls that go to the Gallagher Academy. From the outside this giant stone mansion just looks like your average rich girl private school, but what really goes on is perdy awesome. Girls from the 7th grade and up get trained to be the worlds best spy's. As far as your spy books go, it was a little on the giggling-over-cute-boys-and-gossiping-about-everything side but it was a quick read with fun characters. It's the first book in a series and I think I'm gonna read the next few. It left with a couple cliffhangers enough that I'd like to know what happens to the characters. Looking for an easy read that's fun to follow, give the Gallagher Girls a try.

Matched

So, the latest book I eventually made it through was Matched, by Allyson Condie. I seem to really be drawn to futuristic,(but not really sci-fyish)books. Matched was a great example of that. Cassia is our lead living in a world far from our future now and seems to enjoy having the "society" decide just about everything about they way she lives. From what she eats and wears, to actually deciding who she is to be "matched" with as her future husband. She eventually starts to see cracks in the society especially with falling in love with someone who is not her matched  man. I was more excited about the idea and story than I was the actually book. I got about half way through and was still sort of waiting for the author to really grab my attention and make me want to stay up well into the night reading. After I finished the book it was just sort of an "meh" reaction. As in it was ok but nothing great. This book is part of a trilogy and knowing that gives me hope. The end of Matched gives me hope that the second book will actually be much more exciting and keep my attention better. Let's hope! Bring on Crossed...released in November of this year.

Water for Elephants

Greg and I just happened to be at the movies one Friday night and we saw the trailer for Water for Elephants and I noticed that it was based on the novel. For some reason I love to watch movies that are made after books. However, if I see the movie, I insist on reading the book beforehand. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen was one that I knew I was going to have to read just because the trailer alone looked awesome. Turns out the book wasn't half bad either. It's based in the 1920's and it follows the lives of those working on the traveling circus, The Benzini Brothers, the Most Spectacular Show on Earth. The story and detail about the lives of people who live on a train for months at a time was fascinating. The book itself bounces back and forth from the circus life to Jacob, our lead, who is now in a rest home reliving the good ol' days of the circus life. I enjoyed the story and miss the circus now that the book is over. So want to see Ringling now! While the story itself was good, just a word of warning, the book contains some graphic language and some rather risqué moments depicting rough circus life. Now that you're aware, it made for a great read and I love the idea of the story being fiction but non-fiction at the same time as it has basis on real life circus events. Enjoy!
♥B

Butterface

I knew the term butterface sounded familiar to me somehow. I remember overhearing a couple of guys in my highschool say that girls with really pretty bodies but ugly faces were called a butterface. Meaning everything was pretty but-her-face. Anger. Wow. Some boys can be so cruel. That is actually the basic of this short story I read today. Butterface, by Gwen Hayes is about a sweet girl, Beth, who was born with hemifacial microsamia, a disease that can cause facial disfigurment. She thinks everyone only see's the scars but in reality she was born with such a mild case that no one but her really notices it. Then along comes Lucky, a soccer god on his way to great things his first year of college. He happens to hang out at the local diner where Beth works and they become friends. In a couple of weeks all of Lucky's soccer buds are hosting a Dog Dinner. A dinner all of the soccer newbies have to attend. The guy who brings the ugliest date wins a prize. Really guys? Anyways, Lucky somehow gets roped into taking Beth, but he begins to fall for the real her but can't get out of the dinner. Short but very sweet story of two people learning to be the person they have always been inside and healing old wounds. Check it out. Good read!