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Saturday, February 27, 2021

Week 8 Review: Part of Your World

From Goodreads:
What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula? Five years after the (twisted) events of the film, Ariel is now the queen of Atlantica, and Ursula is running Eric's kingdom on land. But when the sea witch threatens Atlantica once more, Ariel finds herself returning to a world (and a prince) she thought she'd left behind forever.

My Review:
I had a great time reading this book! It was a little strange, because The Little Mermaid is one of my most favourite of the Disney fairy tale movies. And to see how things could've been twisted, as well as seeing Ariel a little older, a little wiser, was just strange. But I really enjoyed this book!

The idea that Ariel didn't defeat Ursula, that Ursula has been ruling Eric's kingdom, still with Ariel's voice, with Ariel grown up, and ready to fix the mistakes that she made. I had such a great time reading her story! 

This was a bit of a chonker in the series, clocking in at around 500 pages. But it was 500 pages that just flew by. I had to know what was going to happen next with these characters, what scheme Ursula/Vanessa would come up next. I just had to keep reading! 

That ending though? I love how it compares to the original ending, that was just fantastic to read, and to set things back on track for the happy ending! And with the experience that they've gained, and how much harder they had to work for victory, made it all the more sweeter! 

I had a great time reading this book, and I can't wait to continue the series! 

Author: Liz Braswell
Series: Twisted Tales #5
Read: February 22nd, 2021
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Love her writing, and it's a 2021 Retelling Reading Challenge Book, Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2021 Book and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Disney Press
Published: September 4th 2018
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Week 52 Reviews: Down Time, Lucky Day, Career Day, Neutral Day, Blood Boy, I Hunt Killers, Game, Blood of My Blood








From Goodreads:
Billy Dent is the world's most notorious serial killer, but even killers need to go on vacation sometimes. When a mysterious death occurs in the hotel where Billy is staying, his "job" seems to call. Will his vacation truly be down time for him after all?

In this prequel novella to the I Hunt Killers trilogy, bestselling author Barry Lyga crafts a creepy, intricately plotted mystery.

From Goodreads:
This is the story of the small town sheriff who captured one of the world's most ruthless and cunning murderers.

It all started with Dead Girl #1 and Dead Girl #2, the first killings in the sleepy town of Lobo's Nod in decades. Two murders: just a coincidence, or something more sinister? One thing's for sure -- it was definitely inconvenient in a year when Sheriff G. William Tanner, a mourning widower, had to run for reelection.

With a trail gone cold, it's only luck that links the murders to the most notorious serial killer in memory. And in a town like Lobo's Nod, the killer must be someone Tanner already knows....

From Goodreads:
You're seventeen years old and your father is the most notorious serial killer America has ever produced.

He brought you up. Taught you everything he knows. Everyone in your ordinary American town knows who you are. So even though Dear Old Dad is safely behind bars, when the killing starts all over again, you are the first person the police come to see.

They don't know whether it's nature or nurture. And neither do you.

From Goodreads:
Connie is the new girl in town, but she already has friends...and maybe even a boyfriend. Her father isn't happy that Connie is dating a white boy like Jasper Dent, and things get even worse when she realizes that Jasper is the son of Billy Dent, one of the world's most notorious serial killers! This is the story of how Connie and Jazz overcame their early troubles and fell in love.

From Goodreads:
Fan-favorite character Howie Gersten — Jazz Dent's hemophiliac best friend from the I HUNT KILLERS series — finally gets a story all his own! Set one year before the events of the series, "Blood Boy" takes you inside Howie's hilariously twisted mind for one night only. Enjoy Halloween as only Howie can, learn more about his relationship with Jazz and Connie…and discover exactly what it is he's keeping a secret from both of them.

From Goodreads:
What if the world's worst serial killer...was your dad?

Jasper "Jazz" Dent is a likable teenager. A charmer, one might say.

But he's also the son of the world's most infamous serial killer, and for Dear Old Dad, Take Your Son to Work Day was year-round. Jazz has witnessed crime scenes the way cops wish they could—from the criminal's point of view.

And now bodies are piling up in Lobo's Nod.

In an effort to clear his name, Jazz joins the police in a hunt for a new serial killer. But Jazz has a secret—could he be more like his father than anyone knows?

From Goodreads:
Billy grinned. "Oh, New York," he whispered. "We're gonna have so much fun."

I Hunt Killers introduced the world to Jazz, the son of history's most infamous serial killer, Billy Dent.

In an effort to prove murder didn't run in the family, Jazz teamed with the police in the small town of Lobo's Nod to solve a deadly case. And now, when a determined New York City detective comes knocking on Jazz's door asking for help, he can't say no. The Hat-Dog Killer has the Big Apple–and its police force–running scared. So Jazz and his girlfriend, Connie, hop on a plane to the big city and get swept up in a killer's murderous game.

From Goodreads:
Jazz Dent has never been closer to catching his father.

Jazz has been shot and left to die in New York. His girlfriend, Connie, is in the clutches of Jazz's monstrous father, Billy--the world's most notorious serial killer. And his best friend, Howie, is bleeding to death on the floor of Jazz's new home. 

Somehow, these three must rise above the horrors and find a way to come together in pursuit of Billy. 

But then Jazz crosses a line he's never crossed before, and soon the entire country is wondering: "Like father, like son? Who is the true monster?"

From New York City to the small town of Lobo's Nod, the chase is on, and this time, Jazz is the hunted, not the hunter--while Billy Dent lurks in the shadows. 

And beyond Billy? Something much, much worse. Prepare to meet...the Crow King.

From acclaimed author Barry Lyga comes the shocking conclusion to the bestselling I Hunt Killer trilogy.

My first review of Career Day, I Hunt Killers, Game
My Review:
I really enjoyed reading these books again! And then getting to read the end of the trilogy, yeah, that was really fantastic! The idea of a son of a serial killer using his knowledge to investigate crimes, yeah, it's a fantastic concept!

It was very interesting to read the short stories set before the main trilogy. Like, we learn about Jazz's mom in Down Time, which makes it easier to accept what we learned in Game, and the events that happen in Blood of My Blood. I also really enjoyed being in Connie and Howie's heads!

I remembered some of the big twists in I Hunt Killers and Game, like their drama teacher became a victim, and that there was the Hat killer and the Dog killer. But reading these books again, yeah, it was so fantastic!

Blood of My Blood, I was really excited to read, because yeah, the ending of Game was just evil! So much happened, and it was great to have those cliffhangers resolved, but there was still all the crimes that Jazz was committing. Oh, and the big reveals that came, like who the Crow King was! So good to read!

Loved this series so much, it was such a great read!

Author: Barry Lyga
Series: I Hunt Killers #0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 1, 2, 3
First Read: October 27th, 27th, 28th, 2013
Read: December 23rd, 24th, 24th, 24th, 24th, 24th, 27th, 27th, 2018
Source: Ebook.bike, Own, Library
Reason Why: Rereading! And they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2018 Books! And Blood of My Blood is a End of Series 2018 Book, RR Book, WoW Book, and a WTC Book!
Publisher: Hachette, Little, Brown and Company, Barry Lyga, Barry Lyga LLC
Published: August 7th 2018, April 1st 2014, March 16th 2012, August 20th 2013, August 27th 2014, April 3rd 2012, April 16th 2013, September 9th 2014

Down Time:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars








Lucky Day:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars








Career Day:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars








Neutral Day:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars








Blood Boy:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars








I Hunt Killers:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars








Game:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars








Blood of My Blood:
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars

Week 52 Review: Slayer

From Goodreads:
From New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White comes a brand-new series set in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that introduces a new Slayer as she grapples with the responsibility of managing her incredible powers that she's just beginning to understand.

Into every generation a Slayer is born…

Nina and her twin sister, Artemis, are far from normal. It’s hard to be when you grow up at the Watcher's Academy, which is a bit different from your average boarding school. Here teens are trained as guides for Slayers—girls gifted with supernatural strength to fight the forces of darkness. But while Nina's mother is a prominent member of the Watcher’s Council, Nina has never embraced the violent Watcher lifestyle. Instead she follows her instincts to heal, carving out a place for herself as the school medic.

Until the day Nina's life changes forever.

Thanks to Buffy, the famous (and infamous) Slayer that Nina’s father died protecting, Nina is not only the newest Chosen One—she's the last Slayer, ever. Period.

As Nina hones her skills with her Watcher-in-training, Leo, there's plenty to keep her occupied: a monster fighting ring, a demon who eats happiness, a shadowy figure that keeps popping up in Nina's dreams…

But it's not until bodies start turning up that Nina's new powers will truly be tested—because someone she loves might be next.

One thing is clear: Being Chosen is easy. Making choices is hard.

My Review:
This book was so great to read! I've seen Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but only once, and that was a few years back. I've also watched Angel, but this is the only non-tv show media that I've experienced. And yeah, it was so freaking good!

One thing that I love is that this isn't about Buffy, really. She has a few brief appearances, but this book is about Nina and the Watchers that are the only ones left. Of course, there's a prophecy about Nina and Artemis, but they don't know that at first.

Nina isn't valued by the older generation of Watchers. She's a healer, not a fighter, and Watchers are big on measured thinking, and then removing the threat. Not so much on healing. That she turns out to be a Slayer, yeah, that really rocks the boat!

That ending, oh! To know who was the bad guy, yeah, that was a big twist! But there was also the hidden threat, and we find out who it is, and wow, it's so shocking! I can't wait to see how things are going to play out!

Loved reading this book, and I'm really excited for the sequel!

Author: Kiersten White
Series: Slayer #1
Read: December 23rd, 2018
Source: NetGalley
Reason Why: Love her writing and it sounds so great, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2018 Book and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Expected Publication: January 8th 2019
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars

Week 52 Review: The Deepest Blue

From Goodreads:
The natural magic of the classic The Island of the Blue Dolphins meets the danger and courage of The Hunger Games in this dazzling, intricate stand-alone fantasy novel set in award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst's beloved world of Renthia.

Life is precious and precarious on the islands of Belene. Besieged by a capricious ocean full of malicious spirits, the people of the islands seek joy where they can. Mayara, one of the island's fearless oyster divers, has found happiness in love. But on the day of her wedding to the artist Kelo, a spirit-driven storm hits the island with deadly force.

To save her loved ones, Mayara reveals a dangerous secret: she has the power to control the spirits. When the storm ends, she is taken into custody by the queen's soldiers and imprisoned with other women like her.

They vary in age and social status, but to many they are heroes who will aide the country or witches that will sacrifice themselves trying. No matter who they are, the women are sent to a terrifying place—an island filled with bloodthirsty nature spirits, and left without food, water, shelter, or any tools except their own instincts and magic. Whoever survives the Island of Testing will be declared heirs to the queen. But no matter if she wins or loses, Mayara knows that the life she dreamed of is gone.

My Review:
Oh, wow, this book was just so amazing! I loved reading it so much! I just devoured it! It is set in the same world, but it was in a different country, as well as a pretty much brand new cast of characters! Everything was just so fantastic to read!

The whole system that Belene uses is different that the one in the previous books, with teachers and such. There's the testing to become an heir on the island, before which is a very rock and hard place choice. Basically, not the system you'd want to be a part of. But they don't have a choice, because Belene is different from the other countries.

I really enjoyed Mayara, she was a fantastic character, she just wanted to have her quiet life with her artist love. But her power is discovered and then we get to have a few plot lines, which start to weave together as the book goes on, and were so great to read!

With the events of this book, the rules that were governing them change. Because they fight for that change. There are some heartbreaks, and it's a very unexpected ending, but it's one that I enjoyed reading immensely!

This book was so great, I loved reading it, and I would love to read more!

Author: Sarah Beth Durst
Series: The Queens of Renthia #4
Read: December 22nd, 2018
Source: Edelweiss
Reason Why: Love her writing and this series, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2018 Book and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Expected Publication: March 19th 2019
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars

Saturday, December 22, 2018

Week 51 Reviews: Valkyrie Symptoms, Valkyrie Rising


From Goodreads:
VALKYRIE SYMPTOMS is a short story prequel told from Tuck's point of view, one day prior to the events that take place in Valkyrie Rising.

From Goodreads:
Nothing ever happens in Norway. But at least Ellie knows what to expect when she visits her grandmother: a tranquil fishing village and long, slow summer days. And maybe she'll finally get out from under the shadow of her way-too-perfect big brother, Graham, while she's there. 

What Ellie doesn't anticipate is Graham's infuriating best friend, Tuck, tagging along for the trip. Nor did she imagine boys going missing amid rumors of impossible kidnappings. Least of all does she expect something powerful and ancient to awaken in her and that strange whispers would urge Ellie to claim her place among mythological warriors. Instead of peace and quiet, there's suddenly a lot for a girl from L.A. to handle on a summer sojourn in Norway! And when Graham vanishes, it's up to Ellie—and the ever-sarcastic, if undeniably alluring Tuck—to uncover the truth about all the disappearances and thwart the nefarious plan behind them.

My first review of Valkyrie Rising
My Review:
These stories were so great to read! I love this take on Norse Mythology, it's very different, and even 6 years later, it's still not really something that I've seen around, so yeah, it's exactly what I like! Plus, they were just so darned entertaining to read!

So I hadn't read Valkyrie Symptoms before, and I'm glad that I did, it was really interesting to be in Tuck's head, even for a short period of time. It allows us to see the dynamics of his relationships with Graham and Ellie before everything goes crazy in Vakyrie Rising. So that was really fantastic!

I basically forgot everything that happened in Valkyrie Rising. I mean, it's been so long since I first read it, and I have a horrible memory anyways. I remembered bits and pieces, but not things like Odin was kinda the bad guy, and Loki kinda helpful, or how Tuck was a part of this world. So it was fantastic to read it again!

I am a little sad that we didn't get a full series. There's so much potential, and I would've really loved to explore it. Alas, and I don't know why, we didn't, and since it's been around 5 years, almost 6, since Valkyrie Symptoms came out, well, it's most likely never going to happen. It sucks, but it happens. At least we get to enjoy what we did get!

Loved reading these stories, they were so fantastic!

Author: Ingrid Paulson
Series: Valkyrie #0.5, 1
First Read: January 27th, 2013
Read: December 18th, 20th, 2018
Source: Ebook.bike, Own
Reason Why: Rereading, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2018 Books!
Publisher: HarperTeen
Published: February 5th 2013, October 9th 2012

Valkyrie Symptoms:
5/5 Hearts
4/5 Books
4/5 Stars










Valkyrie Rising:
5/5 Hearts
4/5 Books
4/5 Stars