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BOOK REVIEW – Island of Exiles (The Ryogan Chronicles #1) by Erica Cameron

January 4, 2017 / Jen / 8 Comments

Island of Exiles (The Ryogan Chronicles #1)
by Erica Cameron
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Synopsis:
In Khya’s world, every breath is a battle.

On the isolated desert island of Shiara, dying young is inevitable. The clan comes before self, and protecting her home means Khya is a warrior above all else.
But when following the clan and obeying their leaders could cost her brother his life, Khya's home becomes a deadly trap. The only person who can help is Tessen, her lifelong rival and the boy who challenges her at every turn. The council she hoped to join has betrayed her, and their secrets, hundreds of years deep, reach around a world she's never seen.

To save her brother’s life and her island home, her only choice is to trust Tessen, turn against her clan, and go on the run—a betrayal and a death sentence.

Review:

Island of Exiles was one the most unique books I’ve ever read. The world that was created was fascinating, and I’ve never encountered one even close to how it was described. On top of that, the characters that appeared on the pages were larger than life. And the way the plot unfolded was completely entertaining. Island of Exiles was beyond original. So I wish there wasn’t a but, but there is. I never fully connected to any of the characters. And on top of that, the names that were created for ranks, magic and basic terms in their world was beyond confusing and wouldn’t stick me.

What is pain when death bites at our heels?

In the first chapter alone, you get a good grasp on the harsh lifestyle and what it’s like to live on the isolated island of Shiara. Each day is a fight to survive. It’s completely brutal. From the terrifying creatures, to the intense terrain, to the unforgiving weather, they are constantly under attack. Khya, our heroine, is a trained warrior. She scouts, fights and protects those in her group and her Clan. She is the definition of kick ass! But at the same time, it’s easy to understand that Khya was raised to put the Clan before herself. The needs and safety of the clan will always be more important than just one person.

“Where’d you learn to fight like that?” It really is galling to know that Tessen was right about Yorri, but my pride in my brother is enough to trump even that.
My brother smirks. “Where do you think? From watching you.”

Well, that is until something happens to her brother, Yorri. She loves him more than life itself, and finds herself on a different path because of her brother. On her journey, her world gets flipped upside down. Not only in regards to what she knew, but also for who she can and can’t trust. One of my favorite people that kept appearing in her life was Terren. He would never go away, no matter how much Khya wished it lol. I quickly formed an opinion on him, and I loved every single time he graced the pages with his presence. The moments they were together were so much fun!

I don’t breathe as Tessen reaches out to brush the tips of his fingers along the line of my jaw, an almost sad smile on his lips. “I see you , Khya. I’ve always seen you. And except for your tendency to pretend that you hate me most days, I like what I see.”

So while this book seemed like a huge win win, I unfortunately struggled. There were so many new terms, and I never could grasp them. Between their ranks, kind of magic and basic world terms, there was 80ish new words to learn. And while that didn’t seem like a lot, only a handful stuck with me. On top of that, I struggled keeping track of who was who. Their names were so unique, and even though I made a cheat sheet, they just wouldn’t stick.

So I closed the book lost. Because on one hand, I loved the story. It was one the most unique book I’ve ever encountered, and I was beyond fascinated. I loved how the plot was fast paced and where the twists took the story. But not being able to connect to the characters, and also getting lost in terminology every few paragraphs, definitely pulled me out of the story again and again. So if you’re looking for a unique fantasy, then definitely give this one a try. You may adapt easier than I did, and therefore fall head over heels in love with this book. But for me, it just didn’t work out in the end, so I unfortunately won’t be picking up the sequel.

*ARC kindly provided by Entangled Teen via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

BOOK REVIEW – The Revolution of Ivy (The Book of Ivy #2) by Amy Engel

December 29, 2016 / Jen / 6 Comments

The Revolution of Ivy (The Book of Ivy #2)
by Amy Engel
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Synopsis:
*** SPOILERS FOR 1ST BOOK***

Beyond the fence. I am still alive. Barely.

My name is Ivy Westfall. I am sixteen years old and a traitor. Three months ago, I was forced to marry the president's son, Bishop Lattimer—as all daughters of the losing side of the war are sold off in marriage to the sons of the winners. But I was different. I had a mission-to kill Bishop.

Instead, I fell in love with him.

Now I am an outcast, left to survive the brutal savagery of the lands outside of civilization. Yet even out here, there is hope. There is life beyond the fence. But I can't outrun my past. For my actions have set off a treasonous chain of events in Westfall that will change all of our fates—especially Bishop's.

And this time, it is not enough to just survive...

*** SPOILERS FOR THE BOOK OF IVY***

Review:

The Revolution of Ivy was such an entertaining Dystopian that I quickly devoured! I enjoyed where the story went and how everything was fabulously wrapped up! But while I was flipping through the pages, I desperately wanted Bishop back in the picture. And I wanted even more for Ivy and him to get their happily ever after. But I definitely questioned whether that was a possibility. Not because Bishop didn’t come back, since we’re told in the synopsis that he does, but because I was unsure whether Ivy could get her shit together so they could unite as one. Ivy was definitely my biggest struggle in this book. But everything else, eeks, it was so much fun!

Too weak and too angry. I hold my good arm out from my side, beckoning into the hot, still air. “Come on,” I yell. “You want me? Come and get me.”

Ivy was thrown out. Bishop thought she was trying to murder him, and her family let her take the fall. She was truly all alone. The situations Ivy found herself in, right after she was thrown outside of the fence, oh my gosh, I was panicky for her. I kept thinking, okay, that’s enough for now. And then bam, something else would knock Ivy’s world off kilter and I questioned whether she could survive what was happening to her. Ivy proved that she was tough as nails. Her endurance and need to survive was impressive!

I know now that I can survive out here. The question is whether I have the strength to really live.

Ohhh survival. It’s such a hard subject, since not everything is black and white. I really, really struggled with some of Ivy’s choices. She did what she had to do to survive. Or at least what she believed she had to do to survive. And oh man, that was such a hard pill to swallow at times. I definitely got angry with Ivy, actually livid is a better choice of word. I wanted to make her reconsider some of the choices she made. And while she did come around, it took longer than I wish it did.

Bishop’s jaw tightens, but he only sounds incredibly tired when he says, “I just want to be with you. Walk next to you, Ivy, wherever you’re headed. That’s all.”

Let me say, I was so ecstatic when Bishop came back. His faith and devotion to Ivy was beautiful. His understanding of how she worked and what she needed was breathtaking. Bishop was everything that was good in their world. Yes he made mistakes, yes he suffered from some of his decisions, but his heart was so pure and in such the right place. But, I have no clue how he tolerated Ivy during the time that she treated him like garbage. She was horrid to him, and there was Bishop, waiting for Ivy to come around and love him. I found myself mad at Ivy again, for how she treated Bishop. And I don’t want to go into all of the details, cause spoilers, but just know that because of a past boyfriend, I got Ivy. I understood the way she was. And I was able to forgive her because of that understanding. But I don’t know if everyone else will be as understanding to Ivy as I was.

My voice already sounds more my own. Stronger. I point to the knife in Ash’s hand. “I need one of those. And lessons on how to use it.”

Not everything was all doom and gloom in Ivy’s new life or her attitude (haha) because she met two characters I absolutely loved, Caleb and Ash. I liked them the moment I met them, even if Caleb was being a grumpy the first time we met him. What developed between the three of them was so natural and it made me love every single scene that Caleb and Ash were in. They added so much depth to the story!

I can live with blood on my hands.

So if you’re looking for a quick, fun dystopian to pick up, you may want to give this one a try! The story itself was entertaining and that last quarter of the book was so fast paced, I loved it! It made me even have tears in my eyes and I felt a plethora of emotions in my heart. Oh, that ending was perfect! But just realize that you may need to work on your patience with Ivy, even though she does grow throughout the story. It just takes a while. Or a little longer than a while. But ultimately you’ll get to meet Bishop, sigh. And he is definitely someone you will want to meet!

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BOOK REVIEW: Heartless by Marissa Meyer

December 23, 2016 / Chelsea / 8 Comments

Heartless by Marissa Meyer
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Synopsis:
Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland and a favorite of the unmarried King, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, she wants to open a shop and create delectable pastries. But for her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for a woman who could be a queen.

At a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the King’s marriage proposal, she meets handsome and mysterious Jest. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into a secret courtship.

Cath is determined to choose her own destiny. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.

“I do not want his generosity, or his kindness, or any other favors!”
Her mother sneered. “Then you are a fool.”
“Good. I’ve become rather fond of fools.”

I know it has been a while since I promised a ‘review to come’ on this one, but I feel like I’d be letting myself down if I don’t get at least a tiny review posted for this one. This was supposed to be an epic buddy read…but it turns out, like many buddy reads, I was alone on this one. I absolutely ADORED it. From Catherine to the Cheshire Cat, all the way to Jest, I truly found lots of enjoyment from this one.

She swallowed, hard, a twitch starting in her cheek. “What do you mean by that, anyway? Calling me different.”
“It’s true. I knew it from the moment I saw you twirling at the ball, your arms raised as if you hadn’t a care in all the world.”
She blinked.
“Of all those ladies and all those gentlemen, you were the only one who twirled.”
“You saw that?”
“In that gown, it would have been difficult not to.”

I think there were a few things that rubbed me the wrong way, at least a little bit, but nothing that really deterred me from loving this. And, whenever I think back to this book, it’s always a fond memory-no matter the outcome.

“That’s not what I said at all,” she breathed.
“I know, but I’m hoping it’s what you meant.” He licked his lips—a small, cruel movement that made her own lips tingle. “I can’t stop thinking about you, Lady Catherine Pinkerton of Rock Turtle Cove. I’ve been trying, but it’s useless. You’ve had me mesmerized from the first moment I saw you in that red dress, and I don’t know what to do about it, other than to use every skill at my disposal to try and mesmerize you back.”

I mean, come on, there was no happy ending to be had here. I do agree with my good friend, Anna, that Meyer seemed to really be paving her own wonderful path, but somewhere along the way it felt like she wanted to back to that inevitable outline. I do wish there was a way for her to have tweaked it a bit, made it more of a play on the Queen of Hearts instead of the rule, but, in the end, we were left with what we have come to know already.

“I have a personal rule about not entering into business with spineless creatures. No snakes. No slippery eels. And worst of all, no fickle women. Play coy all you like, Lady Pinkerton. Cling to your belief in your own innocence. You know as well as I that you’re going to break at least one heart before this is over, and I want nothing more to do with you.”

But, really, that’s my only sad thought concerning this book. OH! And I hate animal deaths…they bother me a lot-so that wasn’t something I enjoyed. But, again, all small things.

“It wasn’t meant to be, but if it’s a compliment you want…” His gaze softened. “You are stunning in that absurd hat. Absolutely, undeniably stunning. I trust that was Hatta’s goal, but he can’t know how well he accomplished it, else he would have deemed it improper to let you leave his hat shop so adorned.” He hesitated and cleared his throat, looking almost shy. “That’s what I wanted to say before.”

Let’s get to the parts that made it so I couldn’t ignore a review for this book-Jest. Jest and Catherine. Jest adoring Catherine. I. LOVE. JEST. Is that much clear? And I loved Catherine, too. Jest was mysterious, snarky, funny, and, most of all, loyal. Though, in the end, his loyalty broke my heart. Damn this book. Oh, and if it isn’t obvious, I’m running on two hours of sleep, most likely bordering on hysteria, so I assume this won’t be my best review to date.

“Far be it for me to intrude upon a lady’s untarnished reputation. But to be clear, which part of our encounter should remain undisclosed?” Jest watched her from the corner of his eye. “The part when you fainted in the grass and I heroically revived you? The part where we took an unchaperoned stroll through the gardens?” He clucked his tongue in mock disapproval. “Or perhaps the part where you confessed to having had a dream about me, and that I must be quite the rake to hope it wasn’t as boring as you’ve suggested?”

Jest and Catherine’s journey was unexpected and something I couldn’t help but to fall in love with, even if every little thing didn’t happen as I wanted them to. The vivid imagery and descriptions of all food related things and the world surrounding them more than made up for any shortcomings, and I was fully engrossed from the first page.

“It is a dangerous thing to unbelieve something only because it frightens you.”

^^My actual favorite non lovey-dovey quote. I love it.

And I know people were pretty hard on this book, and hey, I thought I would be too, but I don’t 100% see why. I’d say that if you’re on the fence about reading this, just think about what your heart is willing to go through, and whether you want a HEA or not…because, come on, I won’t say it, but we all know how this ends, right?? So, even though I didn’t say even half of what I wanted to say or word it right, at least I know I put all my thoughts on the table. An unexpected gem of a read from an author I really have never fallen in love with or followed, I am more than pleased I was coaxed into reading this. I hope anyone that sees this review will look at both sides of the spectrum and make an informed decision, then I’ll have succeeded in what I wanted to do with this review.

PS. Chesire reminded me so much of Grim from the Iron Fey series. LOVED that. 😛

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BOOK REVIEW – The Book of Ivy (The Book of Ivy #1) by Amy Engel

December 22, 2016 / Jen / 6 Comments

The Book of Ivy (The Book of Ivy #1)
by Amy Engel
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Synopsis:
What would you kill for?

After a brutal nuclear war, the United States was left decimated. A small group of survivors eventually banded together, but only after more conflict over which family would govern the new nation. The Westfalls lost. Fifty years later, peace and control are maintained by marrying the daughters of the losing side to the sons of the winning group in a yearly ritual.

This year, it is my turn.

My name is Ivy Westfall, and my mission is simple: to kill the president's son―my soon-to-be husband―and return the Westfall family to power.

But Bishop Lattimer is either a very skilled actor or he's not the cruel, heartless boy my family warned me to expect. He might even be the one person in this world who truly understands me. But there is no escape from my fate. I am the only one who can restore the Westfall legacy.

Because Bishop must die. And I must be the one to kill him…

Review:

Our story was written long ago, and it does not have a happy ending.

The Book of Ivy was so much fun, and I quickly devoured it in two sittings! It’s just one of those books that you can step right into and easily enjoy it from the first page on. The characters, the world building, the way the story progressed, it was all so effortless to connect with. And yes, I’m definitely kicking myself for not picking up this book sooner!

Once I’m safely out of range, I realize this is the first time I’ve spent more than five minutes with him where I wasn’t thinking about the plan or what to do next. Which is exactly what my father and Callie want, for me to act natural, to make it seem real. I should be happy. But I remember Bishop’s laugh, his crinkly nose, the warmth in my cheeks, and can’t help feeling I’ve done something wrong.

The story starts off with us following Ivy, who is on her way to get married to a stranger. And that stranger is the President’s son, Bishop. Yet Ivy isn’t looking forward to a happily ever after with her new husband. Instead, she is looking forward to helping out her family’s agenda, which involves murdering her new husband-to-be so her family can step back into power. And in the beginning, I was all for that plan. I hated how the President maintained their population by arranged marriage. That at the age of 16-18 they were expected to get married and for the women to start popping out babies. I understood the importance of keeping up their population of 10,000, since the U.S. had been decimated from war, floods, drought, famine etc. But I also understood the importance of Ivy’s family taking back the power and changing the marriage laws along with a slew of other things. So I was on board with Ivy murdering the President’s son, but then I met Bishop.

“Sometimes,” he says, voice raw, “I hate this place.” He twists his neck and looks at me, hands still hooked in the fence above his head.
“I know,” I say, barely a whisper. “Me, too.”

Leave it up to me to fall for the man who is supposed to get murdered. I couldn’t help it, but I loved Bishop! From the moment he squeezed her hand before the wedding ceremony, I was a goner. Yup, I’m that easy lol. If you follow my reviews, you know I’m one of those people who always looks for the tiniest of clues to show that someone is worthy of falling for. And Bishop gave me so much hope. He was thoughtful, compassionate, caring and was open with her at times. And his actions and words slowly started to plant foreign thoughts in her head and mine. Who could we trust? Was Bishop being honest or was he tricking Ivy? I struggled trying to figure out Bishop’s motives, but I definitely didn’t struggle falling head over heels in love with every single tiny beautiful thing Bishop did.

My head knows what a horrible idea this is, screaming at me to ***stop*, that I’m taking things too far, but the rest of me has no such reservations. I have the fleeting thought that perhaps self-preservation isn’t my strongest character trait.**

Bishop and Ivy slowly started to get to know each other, after they were married. It wasn’t always smooth, and they definitely had their share of fights. But underneath their fights and their uncertainty around each other was always something simmering. They had the best slow burn romance that continued to burn hotter and hotter as each moment passed. It was undeniable. So regardless of whether they were making each other smile, or making each other’s blood boil, there was always that sexual tension. And it was so, so, so good!

I’ve learned the hard way, we can’t choose who we love. Love chooses us. Love doesn’t care about what’s convenient or easy or planned. Love has its own agenda and all we can do is get out of its way.

While I guessed how a few things would go, one thing went in an entirely different direction than I thought it would! But that’s probably because I didn’t always agree with Ivy’s decisions. There were things I wanted her to say and do, or not do, yet she had her own agenda and her own plans. So I’m nervously counting the seconds until I can pick up the final book and see how it all plays out. If you’re looking for a Dystopian that is easy to get lost in and has a fabulous slow-burn romance, then I definitely recommend picking up The Book of Ivy!

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REVIEW – Someone Like You (Oxford #3) by Lauren Layne

December 15, 2016 / Jen / 4 Comments

Someone Like You (Oxford #3)
by Lauren Layne
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Synopsis:
Lauren Layne’s bestselling Oxford Series continues with the poignant, heartwarming story of New York’s most eligible bachelor, Lincoln Mathis, a man who’s living a lie—until his dream woman takes away the pain.

Lincoln Mathis doesn’t hide his reputation as Manhattan’s ultimate playboy. In fact, he cultivates it. But behind every flirtatious smile, each provocative quip, there’s a secret that Lincoln’s hiding from even his closest friends—a tragedy from his past that holds his heart quietly captive. Lincoln knows what he wants: someone like Daisy Sinclair, the sassy, off-limits bridesmaid he can’t take his eyes off at his best friend’s wedding. He also knows that she’s everything he can never have.

After a devastating divorce, Daisy doesn’t need anyone to warn her off the charming best man at her sister’s wedding. One look at the breathtakingly hot Lincoln Mathis and she knows that he’s exactly the type of man she should avoid. But when Daisy stumbles upon Lincoln’s secret, she realizes there’s more to the charming playboy than meets the eye. And suddenly Daisy and Lincoln find their lives helplessly entwined in a journey that will either heal their damaged souls . . . or destroy them forever.

Review:

I have been patiently waiting for Lincoln’s book since I fell head over heels in love with him in The Trouble With Love (Emma & Cassidy). I couldn’t wait to see how his story played out, and while I had a few guesses, I never once grasped how emotionally challenging Lincoln’s story would be. Someone Like You is definitely LL’s most emotionally intense book! It’s weighted perfectly though, since moments of lightness can be found in Daisy’s disposition, their friends popping into their lives, and the scenes where Daisy and Lincoln bonded. But the heavier, darker moments, I wasn’t mentally prepared for. Please know that I usually adore stories like this, but I read this while I watched someone I love slowly pass away. So while I thought I was stepping into smiling, laughter and banter, what I got was something entirely different. And while that’s not necessarily bad, it was too hard for me. So please take my rating with a grain of salt since Someone Like You was too emotionally gutting for me to handle during this time in my life.

Not once did he reach for the toilet paper. Not once did he spill a tear.
He was too broken for that.

As I said, I fell for Lincoln back in the Stiletto Series. He was known for being a player and entirely addicting. He was seen as some type of legend, since the woman still loved him even after they hooked up with him, and he would move onto someone else. I was more than intrigued! And while he had let a hint of his true self show a time or two, I never had a good grasp of who Lincoln truly was. Until now. And Lincoln broke my heart. His past and present were beyond depressing. The secret in his life, if you want to call it that, oh my gosh it hurt so much to see what he was going through. Lincoln was gutted and tortured. He was broken. And I desperately wanted him to get a happily ever after!

“Why not Daisy?” Lincoln asked, before he could stop himself.
“Because she’s just as damaged as you are,” Cassidy said quietly.

We met Daisy back in the Stiletto Series too, since she is Emma’s twin. Remember Emma and Cassidy – he stood her up at the altar and then years later he was her temporary boss and he made her write an article on her exes. Well Daisy had quite a few scenes in Emma’s book. Ironically though, I never had a good grasp on her either, just like Lincoln. While she came across as this sweet southern belle who had some sass, it always felt as though there was something lurking below her surface. That she was hiding something. And oh yeah, she was! While her pain is entirely different from Lincoln’s, it’s still horrific life changing pain, just like his.

Lincoln opened the closet door and pulled out her pink dress.
“I hung it up!” she said in surprise.
He lifted a teasing eyebrow.
“Or you hung it up,” she amended, fresh embarrassment running anew.
“If it makes you feel better, I turned my back while you stripteased your way out it.”
Daisy let out a horrified laugh. “I did not.”
“I can’t say for sure, what with my back turned and all, but there was quite a bit of humming of what seemed to be Britney Spears.”
Daisy groaned into the coffee. “If this mug were bigger, I’d try to drown myself.”

So watching them together, they were two peas in a pod. Their friendship felt natural and the progression it took seemed realistic. I loved that they became each others confidants. I loved that they created such a strong bond in such a short amount of time, and I loved the heat that you felt between them. It was so refreshing seeing a solid friendship that was based on trust.

“Lincoln, you know that I love you like a brother, but if you make a move on my sister, I will end you.” – Emma to Lincoln

Oh my goodness, I was so giddy catching up on everyone’s lives from the previous Stiletto and Oxford books! The surprises?! *soooo good!!!* And I absolutely adored Lincoln’s dog, Kiwi. She was so cute in the scenes where she graced us with her presence. So if you’re a Stiletto and Oxford fan, I do believe that you’ll truly love Lincoln’s story! Just make sure to pick it up when you’re not going through something too dark and depressing, or else you could struggle and sob hysterically at times like me.

*ARC kindly provided by Random House Publishing via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

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I Knew You Were Trouble #4 Reviews: Jen	I Think I Love You #5 Reviews: Jen

BOOK REVIEW – Island of Exiles (The Ryogan Chronicles #1) by Erica Cameron

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What is pain when death bites at our heels?

“Where’d you learn to fight like that?” It really is galling to know that Tessen was right about Yorri, but my pride in my brother is enough to trump even that. My brother smirks. “Where do you think? From watching you.”

I don’t breathe as Tessen reaches out to brush the tips of his fingers along the line of my jaw, an almost sad smile on his lips. “I see you , Khya. I’ve always seen you. And except for your tendency to pretend that you hate me most days, I like what I see.”

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BOOK REVIEW – The Revolution of Ivy (The Book of Ivy #2) by Amy Engel

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Too weak and too angry. I hold my good arm out from my side, beckoning into the hot, still air. “Come on,” I yell. “You want me? Come and get me.”

I know now that I can survive out here. The question is whether I have the strength to really live.

Bishop’s jaw tightens, but he only sounds incredibly tired when he says, “I just want to be with you. Walk next to you, Ivy, wherever you’re headed. That’s all.”

My voice already sounds more my own. Stronger. I point to the knife in Ash’s hand. “I need one of those. And lessons on how to use it.”

I can live with blood on my hands.

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BOOK REVIEW: Heartless by Marissa Meyer

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BOOK REVIEW – The Book of Ivy (The Book of Ivy #1) by Amy Engel

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Our story was written long ago, and it does not have a happy ending.

“Sometimes,” he says, voice raw, “I hate this place.” He twists his neck and looks at me, hands still hooked in the fence above his head. “I know,” I say, barely a whisper. “Me, too.”

My head knows what a horrible idea this is, screaming at me to stop, that I’m taking things too far, but the rest of me has no such reservations. I have the fleeting thought that perhaps self-preservation isn’t my strongest character trait.

I’ve learned the hard way, we can’t choose who we love. Love chooses us. Love doesn’t care about what’s convenient or easy or planned. Love has its own agenda and all we can do is get out of its way.

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REVIEW – Someone Like You (Oxford #3) by Lauren Layne

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Not once did he reach for the toilet paper. Not once did he spill a tear. He was too broken for that.

“Why not Daisy?” Lincoln asked, before he could stop himself. “Because she’s just as damaged as you are,” Cassidy said quietly.

“Lincoln, you know that I love you like a brother, but if you make a move on my sister, I will end you.” – Emma to Lincoln

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“Where’d you learn to fight like that?” It really is galling to know that Tessen was right about Yorri, but my pride in my brother is enough to trump even that.
My brother smirks. “Where do you think? From watching you.”

“Sometimes,” he says, voice raw, “I hate this place.” He twists his neck and looks at me, hands still hooked in the fence above his head.
“I know,” I say, barely a whisper. “Me, too.”

My head knows what a horrible idea this is, screaming at me to ***stop*, that I’m taking things too far, but the rest of me has no such reservations. I have the fleeting thought that perhaps self-preservation isn’t my strongest character trait.**

Not once did he reach for the toilet paper. Not once did he spill a tear.
He was too broken for that.

“Why not Daisy?” Lincoln asked, before he could stop himself.
“Because she’s just as damaged as you are,” Cassidy said quietly.