Fracture by Megan Miranda

OMG!!!! I liked this a lot. I give it a 4 out of five, though.

Fracture is about a girl named Delaney who falls through some ice and is under the freezing water for 11 minutes. She should hae died--she did--but somehow she came back. Now her relationship with her best friend and savior, Decker, is strained, and her parents'. Then Troy comes into her life, he has a similar problem and wants to help Delaney, but is this the kind of help she wanted?

Okay, so 4 out of 5, right? I gave it a four because I loved the characters and all, but the not-so-normal parts of the book I didn't get. Like how she was able to sense when someone is going to die (not a spoiler, I swear), and the whole idea of Troy. I also thought there were some issues, like her mother's parents, that were seemingly brought up for a miniscule to no reason. It was also a little fast, time wise. And by that I mean faster than I would have liked. On the other hand, there were something I LOVED. Her friendly-ish relationship with Decker was flat-out amazing. And the way Megan Miranda executed Troy (you'd have to read it to understand fully) was great. I loved Delaney and felt for her. This book did not elicit tears from me, but was overall definately worth picking it up. DO IT NOW!!!! :D

Read on,
Lexie <3

Tiger's Curse (#1) by Colleen Houck

Tiger's Curse, I am giving a 4.5 out of 5.

This novel is about a high school grad, Kelsey, who starts working for the circus. She works with the alusive white tiger, Dhiren. Little does she know, there is more to Ren than meets the eye.

This might be a little bit spoilery, but there really is no way to describe it without adding to the synopsis. Ren is a half-tiger, half-man. He is under a curse and Kelsey is going to help him break it. She travels all the way to India to help him, and gets a little more than she bargined for. What did I like? The romance made me quiver and (sometimes) get teary. I liked the discription of India and other things and also the mythology that goes along with it. What didn't I like? Well, there were a few points where I didn't quite understand the plot, but that really didn't compare. The ending was also not so climactic, I hope the series finally makes up for it. I cannot wait for Tiger's Quest.

Read on,
Lexie <3

Drink Slay Love by Sarah Beth Durst

This novels is about a sixteen year old vampire named Pearl. She and her Family never have and never will feel remorse for biting a human. It's just what they do. Until one day, a supposedly-mythical unicorn stabs her through the heart with its horn. This unicorn strips her of most vampire traits, like not burning to a crisp in the sun.  Her parents thrust her into high school so that she can find some necks for a hugs vampire ball in a few months. However, something goes awry when Pearl starts to develop something that is not what most vampires would find pleasing: a soul. Ick!

Overall, I gave this book a four out of five cups of cocoa rating. For starters, Pearl's story is told from third person, but I think the relationship between the reader and Pearl was a little lacking. I could not get completely submerged into the world. I like it. nonetheless. I also feel like the ending was a little abrupt and there was some slow, detaied tension at the beginning of the climax, but, alas, it quickly took off from there leaving me a little confused. What did I like about the book? First off, I do not usually read many vampire books because I sort of find them to be a little, cliche or too much like Twilight knock-offs. These vamps were way cliche. But there were some creative mythical creatures that balanced it out for me. I liked Sarah Beth Durst creatures, even if a lot of my friends thought they were ridiculous. It was something that I hadn't read before and I loved it. I'm pretty sure, also, that this is a stand-alone, but I could be wrong. It doesn't really matter since I loved it (it being the creatures) so dang-much. Also, the romance-y kind of story line gave me shivers like all great romance-y novels do. There isn't a lot, but it covered it well. So that is why I, personally think that this book deserves a four.

Read on,
Lexie <3

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

Warning: Parts of this novel are rather explicit. You probably shoudn't read this book if you are under 17 (even though I did) or if you are easily offeneded.

This novel is a sort of retelling of what happend before and during Dorothy's visit to Oz. Elphaba was born green. No one really knows why. Her father is a minister and her mother is an adulterous woman who I personally really hate. Elphaba attends Shiz, a bording school, and learns of what happens to the Animals there. At Shiz she meets Galinda, Boq, Fiyero and others. Later on her sister Nessarose vistits as well. Nessa has no arms. This book is kind of difficult to explain, but I have done my best. The Broadways musical is based of this book.

I give Wicked a 3.5/5. It wasn't actually that amazing. I did enjoy it, but it takes time to read. There may come a day where I reread it, but from what I thought, it was quite enjoyable. The 4th part was pretty slow, but the final part totally made up for it. I really like Elphaba's character, but sometimes I was confused with some of the things she was doing. Also, Elphie's mother, I strongly hated. I beliee the author wanted the reader to feel some sympathy for Melena, but I couldn't. I did feel a small amount of sympathy for Frex, her father. I felt quite relateable to Elphaba. I think the author has great world building and an interesting interperatation of Dorothy. I am planning on reading the second book in the trilogy soon.

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

This novel is told in third person by two characters: Aria and Peregrine "Perry." Aria is from a dystopian society and she get kicked out after an incident while trying to find her mother. Perry is an Outsider who is plagued by his nephew Talon, Talon's dead mother Mila and many other ghosts. Once the two meet up, Perry is the only way Aria can survive and be able to find her mom. Aria is Perry's best way to protect one of the people he loves most. Neither of them would think that they were going to fall for each other.

OMG!!!! I totally loved this book. 5/5 for me. I love the romance, the--just everything. I cannot think of a bad thing about this book other than the fact that the second novel doesn't come out unti next year. So long to wait! Ugh! Anyways, I am head-over-heels in love with Veronica Rossi. I really hopes she writes a lot more. This novel has probably made it onto my 2012 favorites list.

Read on,
Lexie <3

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

She's not your typical Cinderella. Cinder is a cyborg. Yeah, you read it right. Cinder's adoptive father is dead and she is blamed for his death by her cruel adoptive mother, Adri. One day the local prince Kai comes to Cinder for mechanical help. He says something about national security, as a joke, but there is more than meets the eye. Also, Cinder's favorite sister, Peony contracts the plague. Like many other she is going to die soon. In a final effort to be rid of her daughter, Adri sends Cinder off to be a plague research dummy. But not all goes as it should.

I give this novel a 4.5/5 cups. I loved the relationships forged in this book. There were a few times where I was loosing focus, but overall, it was great. Especially the end. Marissa Meyer can really create a great climactic ending. I cannot wait until 2013 for her next novel.
Read on,
Lexie <3

Crave by Melissa Darnell

Crave was read on my Kindle. Crave is told by two characters: Savannah and Tristan. Savannah gets very ill and when she comes back to school she and Tristan have an even stronger bond since before. Tristan just cannot ignore Savannah any longer. But since the fourth grade, they knew they could never be together.

I am giving Crave a 4.5/5. I realy enjoyed his book and will be looking intenty for its sequel Covet. This paranormal romance was definately top-notch, but there were a few frustrating instances for me. Overall, I thoughrolly enjoyed his book and look forward to more from this dynamic duo.

Read on, Lexie <3

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White is about a girl named Evie who hunts down paranormals for a group called the IPCA. She is being stalked by this creeper faerie boy named Reth and desperatly wants to live in the real world--like the world she watches on her TV dramas. Evie is special because she can see through the glamours that the monsters produce to shield what they really are from the outside world. One day she meets a boy? (when you read it, you'll see what I mean) who basically turns her world inside-out, upside-down, and throught a loopty-loop.

I really enjoyed this novel. I am definately going to be looking for Supernaturally(the sequel) soon. I love Kiersten  White's writing. She and Evie were so witty and funny, which I definatey did not expect. This book was so great. I am giving it 5/5 cups. I can't wait to see what Evie does next!

Anna Dressed in Blood

First of all, I am so sorry I have been away. I'm a little bit overwhelmed right now but that is no excuse. This is going to be a review for Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake.

Anna Dressed in Blood is about a boy named Cas, Theseus Cassio, who is a ghost hunger--not a ghost buster. His father was killed by a ghost a few years ago while he was hunting it, and now Cas wants to avenge his father's death. Now he and his mother have moved (yet again) to Canada. Here there is the nortorious ghost Anna dressed in blood. But Anna is not your ordinary ghost. There is much more to uncover the mystery of Anna Korlov and what the heck happened to her.

I give Anna Dressed in Blood 4/5 cups of cocoa. This book was really good and really scary. Yes, I was kind of afraid to go to sleep after reading this. For several nights. I do feel like this book could have been 2 smaller novels, however. There is a spot where the action lulls and a new plot lines takes over. I am unsure if there is a sequel, because I heard there was, but the website I visited did not have one listed. I definatey hope there is a sequel, though. Overall, I like the romance, but there could have been more. This book was definately creep-tastic. I want more Kendare Blake!

UPDATE: THERE IS A SEQUEL: GIRL OF NIGHTMARES. Coming August 7th 2012--and I will be buying it. :D

Hunger by Michael Grant

Hunger by Michael Grant is the second in the Gone series. The first book is Gone. Spoilers below!

Hunger is about the aftermath of the Caine vs. Sam war. Caine has been seriously injured and is recouperating at the Coates Academy. Sam is extremely stressed because there is a famine going about, on top of that he was Astrid to worry about. Astrid is exhausted since Litte Pete has displayed amazing powers. Lana is going to come face-to-face with the Darkness. It's a civil war between freaks and normals. The big question is: who will live?

This book gets a 3.5 out of 5 cups of cocoa because there was a good amount of action, but it seemed a bit redundant. There were many, many story lines. Sometimes is was a little confusing. There was a few cute parts between Sam and Astrid, and with a few other characters. The ending was epic, and amazing, even a little confusing. I could not WAIT for Lies, the third novel, I am reading it now.

Read-on, Lexie <3

Boys, Girls and other Hazardous Materials by Rosalind Wiseman

I really like this book and am going to give it a 4/5 cups of cocoa.

This book is about a girl named Charlie who decides to go to a new school for her freshman year of high school to get away for these terrible girls at her old school. She runs into her old best-friend and realizes he is much hotter than she remembers. This novel is basically about the trial and tribulations of her high school, and it addresses some issues that may occur in real high schools.

I am giving this book a 4/5 because it was a good book that I would recommened to a friend. There was not a lot of romance at all, but there microscopic bits were really adorable. The issues that were addressed were really intelligent.

Cloaked by Alex Flinn

Cloaked is about a boy named Johnny who works in a shoe repair shop with his mother. His father has been MIA for years. Only his best friend Meg keeps him grounded. But once Princess Victoriana arrives, his world turns upside down. Victoriana asks Johnny to go and find her brother who has been turned into a frog. Johnny at first doesn't believe her, but eventually he realizes that she isn't crazy. Alex Flinn combines many folk tales into this novel.

While this isn't my favorite Alex Flinn book (that honor goes to Beastly), this novel is definately worth reading. I give this novel 3.5 cups of cocoa. I did really like this novel. I think the romance is not as defined or as much of a focal point as in Beastly, but it was good. I am looking forward to reading A Kiss in Time.

Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

This is the second book in the Prequel series to The Immortal Insruments, The Infernal Devices.

This book I bought and read on my Kindle, it has the honor of being the first one. I was so excited for more Will and Tessa romance; alas, I was taken for an insane romance-ride between two men and Tessa. It was an intense love-triange, and while she does not end up with my choice, Cassandra Clare has more for us. This book recieves a 4 out of 5 cups of cocoa for me. I did not like the path of romance Tessa was going down. There was also a bit of a sense of droning on. I did love the romance issues that ensue between Charlotte and Henry.

This novel is about Charlotee and Henry's, well mainly Charlotte's, attempts at keeping the Institute. They have 2 weeks to find or locate the Magister or they will lose the Institute to Benedict Lightwood. If you are looking for romance, this book does not dissapoint.

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

This is the first novel in the Deliruim series by Lauren Oliver. The next book, Pandemonuim comes out in late February.

This novel is about dystopian America. Love is a disease in this world and when someone is 18 they get a procedure to "cure" them. Those who refuse are called Invalids. Lena's mother could not be cured. She had the procedure 3 times. She was a sympathizer; she loved her children. Lena's mother commited sucicide when she was young. Lena is about to be cured of love herself, but there are a few issues that arise.

I was not sure how I was going to like this book, but I completely suprised myself. Definarely give this book a good 100-150 pages before you decide whether or not you like it. This book was sooooo adorable. I totally could not put it down--except we were at school and I had to. I cannot wait for Pandemonium. 4.5 out of 5 for an uneasy beginning and an end that I did not like, but that was the intent of the author.

The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore

This is the second book in the I Am Number Four series by Pitticus Lore.


This novel is not just told by John's (Four) perspective. It is dually told by Marina (Seven). Marina is living in Spain at school/orphanage/nunery called Santa Teresa. Her Cêpan, Adelina, has seemingly given up on the destiny of the Nine Garde members that came to Earth. She is coming into her legacies. Convinced that there are Mogadorians in her city, she seeks her chest and how to get out and find the other numbers.


John Smith, Four, is currently on the run with Six and Sam. John has left Sarah behind, but he can't stop thinking about his one true love. However at the same time, feelings for Six leave John even more confused. He and Sam are utilizing the Chest and train themselves. They need to find the others, and fast.


This book is going to recieve 3.5 cups of cocoa from me. I didn't find Marina's narration of much interest. I favored John's narration. The ending also lost my interest a bit. I say this because I sometimes noticed myself skimming.

Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich

This book a part of the Stephanie Plum series. This is book 17. I, personally, do not feel as if you have to read the books in order. I did not.

In this installment of Stephanie Plum, a dead body turns up in the lot of the burnt-down Vincent Plum Bail Bonds office. Then another one shows up. And a little while later, so does another one. The same person is murdering these people and they have ties to Stephanie.

Meanwhile, Stephanie ticks off the local neighborhood cook, Grandma Bella. Grandma Bella is, ironically, also the grandmother of Stephanie's it's-complicated-on-again-off-again boyfriend, Joe Morelli. Grandma puts "The Eye" on Steph. "The Eye" is never good. Anyone who recieves this curse is plauged by misfortune. In this case, she has given Stephanie the Vordo. Which of course makes her "hungry" for men and what they have to bring to the table. Between Joe and Ranger, Steph has her hands full. And in the end, she must pick ONE!

I give this book 4.5 cups of cocoa out of 5 because I solved the mystery before I should have and it was a little dirty-minded for audiences not at least in high school. I really love Janet Evanovich's writing-style and her humor. My parents and I both read the novels and every single one of us has laughed out loud while reading. Totally loved it.

How I Review Books 101

I rate books on cups of cocoa, which are basically like stars. 1 means that I really did not like the book or did not finish it. 2 would mean that I did not really like it, but there were somethings that I liked. 3 would be given if I thought the book had a few nice moments, but overall really was not something that I would plan on reading again. A 4 would be given if I thoroughly enjoyed a book but that I had a few minor issues with it. 5 cups of cocoa is a book that I intensely enjoyed and, while there maybe a thing or two that i was not the largest fan of, I realize that was probably the intent of the author and I still totally love it.

And that is how I rate/review books

Intro!

Hello Readers!
  My name is Lexie. This is my blog: Eat.Sleep.Read. because that is basically all I do. I have a youtube channel also semi about books: www.youtube.com/mininamegal. I hope you find this blog a great way to read reviews about books.