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Crap Load Book HAul

6/30/2015

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The last time I made a book haul was in March.. Well, crap. I have a ton more books now. So now I'm going to have to list them all. Hmph. I realize I haven't written a book review in a while! I'm SUPER behind. I'm definitely going to catch up on all my reviews soon, so, stay tuned. 
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The first of this vast book haul is 
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir 
Jeez, I read this book a LONG LONG  LONG time ago. That proves how far behind I am! Ugh, I'm so mad at myself for letting myself get this far behind due to laziness. This book has been super popular ever since it came out and even before it came out. It's had a lot of hype. So I actually bought it around the time it came out and tried it out... Review to come soonish. 
Synopsis: 
Laia is a slave. 

Elias is a soldier. 

Neither is free.


Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.

It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They’ve seen what happens to those who do.

But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire’s greatest military academy.

There, Laia meets Elias, the school’s finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he’s being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined—and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
YESSS another Sarah J. Maas book? Count me in. I already posted a review on this book so scroll down to read that. This book is amazing, Rhysand all the way (no hard feelings towards Tam, though) 
Synopsis: 
A thrilling, seductive new series from New York Timesbestselling author Sarah J. Maas, blending Beauty and the Beast with faerie lore.

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin—one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.

As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow grows over the faerie lands, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever.

Perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and George R. R. Martin, this first book in a sexy and action-packed new series is impossible to put down!
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The Dragon Heir by Cinda Williams Chima 
I have no idea when I shall read this but... I have it. (I finished the Wizard Heir... Review will be up someday) 
Synopsis: 
The covenant that was meant to keep the wizard wars at bay has been stolen, and the sanctuary of Trinity must prepare for attack. Seph monitors the Weirwalls, while Jack and Ellen train their army of ghosts to face an onslaught of wizards. Even Anaweir Will and Fitch are setting traps around the town's perimeter. To Jason Haley, it feels as though everyone but him has a role to play. Then he finds a powerful talisman - a huge opal called the Dragonheart - buried in a cave. When its power washes over him, he knows he's destined for a greater purpose than anyone ever imagined.

Madison Moss can hears the seductive call of the Dragonheart also, but she has other things on her mind. Maddie's been leaking dark magic ever since absorbing the blow that was meant to kill her boyfriend, Seph. If anyone finds out, she'll be banished from the sanctuary - and Seph - forever. Meanwhile, Trinity's enemies mean to win the war with the help of the Dragonheart, and they know that Madison Moss is the only one who can get it for them.

Moral compasses spin out of control as a final battle storms through a town that was meant to be a refuge. With so much to lose, what will Jason and Maddie be willing to fight for - and what will they sacrifice? It's everyone for himself in this thrilling conclusion to the Heir trilogy
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End of Days by Susan Ee
LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS BOOK. You know what? I'm getting lazy so I'll just stick the link in the picture to the book. 

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Whew that's all..... I believe... 
REVIEWS WILL BE COMING SOONISH I PROMISE. 
-Anj
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Hart of Dixie

6/17/2015

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Here, my friends, is the reason I have not posted in the last four days even though I've been meaning to. While I was down in Virginia I was really in the mood to read a cutesy romance book. Three  problems, one, I didn't bring a cutesy romance book with me. Two, I'd only brought three books, two I read on the way down and the third I was three quarters through and didn't want to have nothing to do on the six hour drive back (I slept most of the way anyway.) And three, I hadn't brought any cutesy romance novels. 
While on Instagram I saw a picture from Hart of Dixie and I was like "I've heard of this show, and hey that looks like it has a cutesy romance in it." 
So I checked Netflix and guess what? Hart of Dixie was on it! Tapping on the screen of my IPad, I started the first episode. 
That's when the minor obsession began. 
Hart of Dixie is a fascinating show about love, drama, family and so much more. It's about a New York City Doctor, Zoe Hart, who moves down to Bluebell, Alabama to take up a medical practice.
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Zoe Hart, she's a New York City doctor who moves down to Alabama to take up a medical practice. She moves next door to
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Wade Kinsella, resident bad boy. They both live on the property of
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Lavon Hayes, mayor of the town, who may or may not have a secret past with
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Lemon Breeland, Queen Bee, archenemy of Zoe, Daughter of
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Brick Breeland, Zoe's competition. Brick is very fond of
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George Tucker, the town's golden boy, engaged to Lemon. Whom Zoe may or may not be crushing on.
And there are the main characters of Hart of Dixie, at least for season one. Anyway Hart of Dixie is a great show, I highly recommend it if you haven't seen it yet. As you may have guessed there's a WadexZoexGeorge triangle as well as LevonxLemonxGeorge triangle. Personally I am a Zade shipper (Wade and Zoe.) I have very strong feelings about Zoe and Wade's relationship so don't challenge me about it. 
The relationships in Hart of Dixie are slow building, but because of that they feel very real and it's easy to get attached to the characters and relationships. There's plenty of humor, drama and love in this show. Unlike many shows following a doctor, it's not all about the medical stuff, which I really enjoyed. Zoe's career is an aspect of the show, but not the main one. 
This series follows the crazy lives of Lemon, Brick, Zoe, George, Lavon, Wade and many residents of Bluebell. 
Guys, this show was so good I finished it in FOUR DAYS. There are four seasons of twenty two forty minute episodes. Yeah, I watched a season a day, it's just that good. Also, I'm lazy. But my point is it's an amazing show so WATCH IT. 
I give it 10/10 stars for perfection and amazingness. I love the characters, plot and relationships. And... just watch it guys. 
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After seeing this you still don't want to watch it? No? You're lying and if you're a boy-- IT'S STILL A GOOD SHOW WATCH IT
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End of Days by Susan EE

6/7/2015

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End of Days was a fantastic book and a perfect ending to the Penryn and the End of Days Trilogy. Susan Ee really knows how to write a foolproof ending to a trilogy. A lot of trilogy endings are disappointing but this one was astounding. 
Like the two earlier books, this book had a very dark underlying tone, which I really enjoyed. The characters were sarcastic and hilarious, as usual and the romance was beautiful. If someone were to ask me what my favorite aspect of the book was, I couldn't answer it. I loved the action scenes and how they were described, the wit and sarcasm both Raffe and Penryn displayed, the concept and well, everything about the book. Except the fact that it only comes in paperback. 
I'm rating End of Days 10/10 stars, which, as you know, I hardly ever give out. This book was AMAZING  and if you haven't picked up this series yet, you're really missing out. 

"You're a very special girl, Penryn. An amazing girl. An I-didn't-even-know-someone-like-you-exsisted kind of girl. And you deserve someone who treats you like you're the only important thing and your life because you are. Someone who plows his fields and raises his pigs just for you." 
"You're matching me up with a pig farmer?" 
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"If only they knew that the sword that dominated their weapons is called Pooky Bear."
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"I'll take the Daughter of Man. She should even the odds."
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"Power is best held by the ones who don't want it." 
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"Who will guard against the guardians?" 

I've already reviews the first two books, which I'll link to here. So if you're the least bit interested in picking up this series (which you really should do), check out my thoughts on the first two books! 
Now for the spoilers...
SPOILERS BELOW FOR END OF DAYS 

THIS IS GOING TO BE A CHOPPY REVIEW< I'M SORRY I READ THIS BOOK A WHILE AGO. 
Things started getting, how to put this, heated between Raffe and Penryn pretty early on in the book. But then Raffe was all like, no, I am an angel. And I was like .... NOOO YOU MUST BE TOGETHER. 
Okay so I read this book a month ago and I don't remember what everything I wrote in my notes means but I found Raffe founding out about the memory sharing funny for some reason (it probably was hilarious I'm just not remembering it)

When Raffe and Penryn kissed THE FEELS just flowed over me. 

"Until then, you're stuck with me being your air taxi." AWWW Raffe, you're adorable. 

It was very emotional when Raffe and Penryn separated from each other. 

When Raffe got his wings back I literally cheered. 

Somehow Susan Ee was able to make Raffe and Penryn fighting together in hell romantic...
I felt so bad for Beliel in angel form, like when he was all sweet and hopeful. Aww. 

The biggest feels in the whole book definitely came when RAFFE FREAKING GAVE UP HIS WINGS FOR PENRYN. OMG THAT JUSt. THE FEELS. I CAN"T EVEN. 

The only thing that disappointed me about the ending, was Susan Ee never covered or went over what early happened with the crazy moms and the whole "Devil made me do it" thing. 

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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

6/6/2015

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(This Review was written a couple weeks ago but I forgot to post it)
I’m just going to start out this review by saying that this book is fantastic. A Court of Thorns and Roses is Sarah J. Maas’s second series. Her first is the Throne of Glass series, which, if you were unaware, is one of my all-time favorite series and has remained on my favorites shelf for months now. 

A Court of Thorns and Roses is the first book in a series of fairytale retellings. This book is a very loose retelling of Beauty and the Beast. If you follow my other blog, you’d know I have a certain fondness for that story. Why? Because my play was the same thing this year. The next books will be loose retellings of other, unspecified fairytales. Hopefully they’ll still be following A Court of Thorns and Roses’s same protagonist, Feyre. (fay-rah) 

Feyre was an excellent protagonist. She’s strong willed, sarcastic, funny and passionate. This book is from her perspective and she’s a lot of fun to read about. I’ll admit that I do prefer Celaena (protagonist of the Throne of Glass books) to Feyre, but that doesn’t mean Feyre wasn’t a good protagonist on her own. Though, if Celaena and Feyre ever met and fought, my money would be on Calaena to win (though in the next books coming up I have a feeling we’ll see Feyre become stronger). It’s difficult not to love Feyre for her sass, wit and sarcasm. 

Tamlin is Feyre’s main love interest in this book. He’s a dark, brooding and mysterious fairy. He’s also the man who took Feyre from her home as payment for the death of his kin. The tall and fair fae has the ability to shape shift and is the High Lord of the Spring Court. I like Tamlin, he’s a good guy. Maybe with a bit of a tortured soul, but boys aren’t nearly as interesting without one. Tamlin is loyal to his friends and is fiercely devoted to those he loves. 

Rhysand is another of Feyre’s love interests in books to come. (I assume) I was waiting for him to show up the entire book. I’ve heard so many arguments Tamlin or Rhysand so I could only assume he’s another love intertest. The third point to the triangle. To be honest, I completely forgot his name, so I had no idea what his name was until I was three quarters into the book. 

Rhysand is sarcastic, cunning, funny, dark and possibly even more mysterious than Tamlin. He’s first introduced after saving Feyre from some fae. We don’t see him again until much later in the story. Rhysand does what he thinks is best for him and his kin. Everything he does seems to have an ulterior motive. I found Rhysand a very enjoyable character to read about and look forward to hearing about him more. 

When I read that Rhysand had black hair and blue eyes… Ahh I liked him already. If you follow my blog, you know that I find black hair and blue eyes very attractive. 

Now for my favorite character, Lucien. Lucien is an ex prince of the Autumn Court, one of Tamlin’s best friends and an emissary for the Spring Court. He’s introduced to the story as a moody ass but the more Feyre gets to know him, the more likable he is. It didn’t take me long to love Lucien’s character and look forward to all scenes with him. Lucien is witty, funny, sarcastic and a little sneaky. He’s a very loyal companion and a very clever ally. 

I loved watching Lucien and Feyre’s slowly grow throughout the book. He’s a very fun, amusing and lovable character to read about. 

I’m giving A Court of Thorns and Roses 8/10 stars. It’s a magnificent book that’ll keep you glued to the pages the entire time. You won’t be able to put it down. The beginning is a little slow, but the characters are so well crafted and the plot so intriguing that you won’t want to put it down anyway. 

I’ve been looking forward to this book ever since I heard about is existence and it did not disappoint. In the future books I expect there to be plenty of romance, action and shocking plot twists. And I hope to see more of Rhysand and Lucien. 




Synopsis: 




A thrilling, seductive new series from New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas, blending Beauty and the Beast with faerie lore.




When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin—one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.




As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow grows over the faerie lands, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever.




Perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and George R. R. Martin, this first book in a sexy and action-packed new series is impossible to put down!




SPOILERS FOR A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES BELOW




“Next time Lucien gives you advice on how to trap a Suriel, you come to me. Dead chickens, my sagging ass. All you needed to do was offer it a new robe, and it would have groveled at your feet.” 

I’m not sure why I thought that line was so amusing. Though, I did love how Lucien told Feyre how to catch a Suriel. 

I have a hate/like relationship with the scenes where the protagonist is drunk/high or acting like it. I get so much secondhand embarrassment from it but at the same time it’s highly amusing. Every book series/book has at least one scene like that. 

When we first met Nesta, I really hated her. Which I’m pretty sure was how I was supposed to feel. But after Feyre came back, I realized that I actually liked Nesta’s character. She’s strong willed and I liked that about her. 

Okay when Feyre told Amarantha why she was there I just face palmed myself. Why in Raziel’s name would you actually tell her that? Though, I guess it all worked out in the end. Amarantha having a sword through her head and all. 

My guess on who Feyre will end up with is Tamlin. Though, if this series is anything like Throne of Glass we’ll get to know Rhysand a lot better in the second book. I don’t like either of these boys better than the other. I like certain parts of them better but I don’t over all like one of them better than the other. 

I enjoy Rhysand’s sense of humor and his over all attitude but I like how devoted Tamlin is. Personally, if I were Feyre I’d probably choose Rhysand but I do think that Tamlin is a good match for her. So I’ll contradict what I said earlier. I prefer Rhysand but I don’t prefer either of the boys for Feyre. 

Another reason I like Rhysand is that he reminds me of my beloved Aedion (Throne of Glass character). Rhysand is Amarantha’s whore and Aedion Adarlan’s whore. That’s just the outer similarity though. They both are devoted to their people and there’s just something about their emotions that remind me of the other. 

This connection between Feyre and Rhysand I think will come into a very interesting play in the future books. 

I’m really looking forward to reading the next book. 

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