[R] Don't Look Back, by: Jennifer L. Armentrout

Don't Look Back
by: Jennifer L. Armentrout

★★★★★

Samantha is a stranger in her own life. Until the night she disappeared with her best friend, Cassie, everyone said Sam had it all-popularity, wealth, and a dream boyfriend.

Sam has resurfaced, but she has no recollection of who she was or what happened to her that night. As she tries to piece together her life from before, she realizes it's one she no longer wants any part of. The old Sam took "mean girl" to a whole new level, and it's clear she and Cassie were more like best enemies. Sam is pretty sure that losing her memories is like winning the lottery. She's getting a second chance at being a better daughter, sister, and friend, and she's falling hard for Carson Ortiz, a boy who has always looked out for her-even if the old Sam treated him like trash.

But Cassie is still missing, and the facts about what happened to her that night isn't just buried deep inside of Sam's memory-someone else knows, someone who wants to make sure Sam stays quiet. All Sam wants is the truth, and if she can unlock her clouded memories of that fateful night, she can finally move on. But what if not remembering is the only thing keeping Sam alive?

[R] Beautiful Oblivion, by: Jamie McGuire

Beautiful Oblivion
(Maddox Brothers #1)
by: Jamie McGuire

★★★★½

Fiercely independent Camille "Cami" Camlin gladly moved on from her childhood before it was over. She has held down a job since before she could drive, and moved into her own apartment after her freshman year of college. Now tending bar at The Red Door, Cami doesn’t have time for much else besides work and classes, until a trip to see her boyfriend is cancelled, leaving her with a first weekend off in almost a year.

Trenton Maddox was the king of Eastern State University, dating co-eds before he even graduated high school. His friends wanted to be him, and women wanted to tame him, but after a tragic accident turned his world upside down, Trenton leaves campus to come to grips with the crushing guilt.

Eighteen months later, Trenton is living at home with his widower father, and works full-time at a local tattoo parlor to help with the bills. Just when he thinks his life is returning to normal, he notices Cami sitting alone at a table at The Red.

As the baby sister of four rowdy brothers, Cami believes she’ll have no problem keeping her new friendship with Trenton Maddox strictly platonic. But when a Maddox boy falls in love, he loves forever—even if she is the only reason their already broken family could fall apart.

[R] Just One Year, by: Gayle Forman

Just One Year 
(Just One Day #1)
by: Gayle Forman

★★★★½

Just One Day. Just One Year. Just One Read.

Before you find out how their story ends, remember how it began....

When he opens his eyes, Willem doesn’t know where in the world he is—Prague or Dubrovnik or back in Amsterdam. All he knows is that he is once again alone, and that he needs to find a girl named Lulu. They shared one magical day in Paris, and something about that day—that girl—makes Willem wonder if they aren’t fated to be together. He travels all over the world, from Mexico to India, hoping to reconnect with her. But as months go by and Lulu remains elusive, Willem starts to question if the hand of fate is as strong as he’d thought. . . .

The romantic, emotional companion to Just One Day, this is a story of the choices we make and the accidents that happen—and the happiness we can find when the two intersect.

[R] Rusty Nailed, by: Alice Clayton

Rusty Nailed 
(Cocktail #2)
by: Alice Clayton

★★★★☆

In this sequel to Wallbanger, the second book in the Cocktail series, fan favorites Caroline and Simon negotiate the rollercoaster of their new relationship while house-sitting in San Francisco.

Playing house was never so much fun—or so confusing. With her boss on her honeymoon, Caroline’s working crazy long hours to keep the interior design company running—especially since she’s also the lead designer for the renovation of a gorgeous old hotel on Sausalito. So with her hotshot photographer boyfriend gallivanting all over the world for his job, she and Simon are heavy-duty into “absence makes the heart grow fonder” mode. Neither has any complaints about the great reunion sex, though! Then Simon decides he’s tired of so much travelling, and he’s suddenly home more. A lot more. And wanting Caroline home more, too. Though their friends’ romantic lives provide plenty of welcome distraction, eventually Caroline and Simon have to sort their relationship out. Neither wants “out of sight, out of mind,” but can they create their own happy mid-ground cliché?

[R] Just One Day, by: Gayle Forman

Just One Day 
(Just One Day #1)
by: Gayle Forman

★★★★½

When sheltered American good girl Allyson "LuLu" Healey first meets laid-back Dutch actor Willem De Ruiter at an underground performance of Twelfth Night in England, there’s an undeniable spark. After just one day together, that spark bursts into a flame, or so it seems to Allyson, until the following morning, when she wakes up after a whirlwind day in Paris to discover that Willem has left. Over the next year, Allyson embarks on a journey to come to terms with the narrow confines of her life, and through Shakespeare, travel, and a quest for her almost-true-love, to break free of those confines.

Book to Movie [2]

Delirium

(book - series)

Book Author: Lauren Oliver

Book Published: February 3th, 2011

Series Director: Rodrigo García

Series Aired: June 20, 2013

You can watch it on Hulu+ here.

Well, I don't know about you, but I was very happy for these books to come alive in real life. I mean, I wished for a movie, but making it a series on TV is great too. I didn't like these books too much, but I did like the idea of the books. Love as a desease? Goddammit, that sells!

Appearently, from what I read, they don't know if there will be more chapters or something. I'm sure as hell I would watch them all if they do them.

Watching the Pilot, which was the first and for now only chapter, was good, almost perfect if it weren't for the changes. I mean, DON'T read this opinion if you don't want spoilers from the series and the book. I hate that the story was too fast foward and they combined the three books in only one chapters. I hate that they changed the story of Lena's parents, like instead of being her mom in jail, it was her dad. DUDE! You don't decide those changes. I hate Hana, but that isn't news, I hate her from the books too. Basically I hate all the changes.

I must admit that the chapter was really good, it didn't bore me and I would like to see more. But *sighs* if wishes were fishes, everyone would fish and eat. Do I recommend it to you to watch? YES! If you watched it... what did you think?

[R] Sinner, by: Maggie Stiefvater

Sinner 
(The Wolves of Mercy Falls #3.5)
by: Maggie Stiefvater

★★★☆☆

A standalone companion book to the internationally bestselling Shiver Trilogy.

Sinner follows Cole St. Clair, a pivotal character from the #1 New York Times bestselling Shiver Trilogy. Everybody thinks they know Cole's story. Stardom. Addiction. Downfall. Disappearance. But only a few people know Cole's darkest secret -- his ability to shift into a wolf. One of these people is Isabel. At one point, they may have even loved each other. But that feels like a lifetime ago. Now Cole is back. Back in the spotlight. Back in the danger zone. Back in Isabel's life. Can this sinner be saved?

[R] Into the Fae, by: Quinn Loftis

Into the Fae
(Gypsy Healers #1)
by: Quinn Loftis

★★★★★

With peace finally descending on the Romanian Grey Wolves, longtime fae ambassador to the wolves, Perizada, has been given a new mission by the Great Luna. But Peri’s desire for revenge against her sister, Lorelle, burns in her heart. Further complicating matters, the great white wolf, Lucian Lupei, has been returned to the pack after centuries trapped in the Dark Forest, and it appears he is destined to be with Peri. Can she put aside her thoughts of vengeance long enough to accept Lucian’s love and complete her mission?

[R] The One, by: Kierra Cass

The One 
(The Selection #3)
by: Kiera Cass

★★★★☆

The time has come for one winner to be crowned.

When she was chosen to compete in the Selection, America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown—or to Prince Maxon's heart. But as the end of the competition approaches, and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realizes just how much she stands to lose—and how hard she'll have to fight for the future she wants.

[R] City of Heavenly Fire, by: Cassandra Clare

City of Heavenly Fire
(The Mortal Instruments #6)
by: Cassandra Clare

★★★★★

In this dazzling and long-awaited conclusion to the acclaimed Mortal Instruments series, Clary and her friends fight the greatest evil they have ever faced: Clary's own brother.

Sebastian Morgenstern is on the move, systematically turning Shadowhunter against Shadowhunter. Bearing the Infernal Cup, he transforms Shadowhunters into creatures out of nightmare, tearing apart families and lovers as the ranks of his Endarkened army swell.

The embattled Shadowhunters withdraw to Idris - but not even the famed demon towers of Alicante can keep Sebastian at bay. And with the Nephilim trapped in Idris, who will guard the world against demons?

When one of the greatest betrayals the Nephilim have ever known is revealed, Clary, Jace, Isabelle, Simon, and Alec must flee - even if their journey takes them deep into the demon realms, where no Shadowhunter has set foot before, and from which no human being has ever returned...

Love will be sacrificed and lives lost in the terrible battle for the fate of the word in the thrilling final installment of the classic urban fantasy series The Mortal Instruments!

[R] Unmade, by: Sarah Rees Brennan

Unmade
(The Lynburn Legacy #3)
by: Sarah Rees Brennan

★★★★☆

Powerful love comes with a price. Who will be the sacrifice?

Kami has lost the boy she loves, is tied to a boy she does not, and faces an enemy more powerful than ever before. With Jared missing for months and presumed dead, Kami must rely on her new magical link with Ash for the strength to face the evil spreading through her town.

Rob Lynburn is now the master of Sorry-in-the-Vale, and he demands a death. Kami will use every tool at her disposal to stop him. Together with Rusty, Angela, and Holly, she uncovers a secret that might be the key to saving the town. But with knowledge comes responsibility—and a painful choice. A choice that will risk not only Kami’s life, but also the lives of those she loves most.

[R] More Than This, by: Patrick Ness

More Than This
by: Patrick Ness

★★★★★

A boy named Seth drowns, desperate and alone in his final moments, losing his life as the pounding sea claims him. But then he wakes. He is naked, thirsty, starving. But alive. How is that possible? He remembers dying, his bones breaking, his skull dashed upon the rocks. So how is he here? And where is this place? The street seems familiar, but everything is abandoned, overgrown, covered in dust.

What's going on? Is it real? Or has he woken up in his own personal hell? Seth begins to search for answers, hoping desperately that there must be more to this life, or perhaps this afterlife...

[R] Cinder, by: Marissa Meyer

Cinder
(The Lunar Chronicles #1)
by: Marissa Meyer

★★★★★

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl.

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.

[Short Review] The Ever After of Ella & Micha, by: Jessica Sorensen

The Ever After of Ella & Micha 
(The Secret #4)
by: Jessica Sorensen

★★★★★

The day Ella has waited for is just around the corner. It's the day she'll marry Micha, the love of her life, the light that guided her out of the darkness. It looks like it will be the perfect Christmas-until an unexpected package arrives with a harsh reminder of Ella's past. Suddenly Ella doesn't feel as confident about her future. Can she really have a "happily-ever-after" if she's never even seen one?

Micha will stand by Ella no matter what she's going through-though he worries that she might leave him standing at the altar again. When he's offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to tour with his favorite bands for three months, Micha knows he can't leave Ella behind. But can he ask her to uproot her life to join him on the road?

Now Ella and Micha must find a way to balance their fears, their dreams, and their love . . . if they ever want to hear wedding bells.

So, it ends. The story of Ella and Micha. Well, it do not end, but you get what I mean. This story was a beautiful mess and I will truly miss reading more of it. Also, the story of Lila and Ethan, which I loved even more, was going to be my downfall if I didn't read the last story. But I did and all the characters lived happily every after.

In this book, the wedding bells are ringing. Ella say yes to marry and finally they have a date to do it. But something happened and Ella stood up Micha, she totally got her reasons. At the end, the plan the wedding in their favorite place of Star Grove. The perfect day, the perfect people, the perfect place... just the perfect wedding. Ella still have some problems sinking the thought that she will get married, but Micha is always there for her.

I love the story, I really did. You know, who doesn't want to have someone like Micha in our lives. Someone who is always there no matter how you are, what you do and how you think. Because Ella didn't make the job easier for Micha, but still he was there always. That kind of love is memorable, to be forever. Wishing is free!

[Short Review] The Forever of Ella & Micha, by Jessica Sorensen

The Forever of Ella & Micha 
(The Secret #2)
by: Jessica Sorensen

★★★½☆

Ella and Micha have survived tragedy and heartbreak. When they're together, anything seems possible. But now they are thousands of miles apart, and managing their long distance relationship will put their love to the test.

Ella is back at school, trying hard not worry so much about her future. But with her father in and out of rehab, she's having a hard time making it through the days. All she wants is Micha by her side, but she refuses to let her problems get in the way of his dreams.

Micha spends his days touring the country with his band, but deep down he knows something is missing. Being away from Ella is harder than he thought it would be. He wants her closer to him-needs her with him. But he won't ask her to leave college, just to be with him.

The few moments they do spend together are intense and passionate, but it only makes it more difficult when they have to part. They know they want to be together, but is wanting something enough to get them to their forever?

The book was fucking good, don't get me wrong, but there were a bunch of things that I didn't like. Not even a single bit, but the book got single bonus points because of the end and the epilogue. If you read the first book, I do recommend reading this one. Maybe you will enjoy it better than me.

Well, the story of Micha and Ella keeps moving. It does sounds like they are having a happy life together, no matter that they are away from each other. Ella's in school and Micha is hitting the road with Naomi's band. At the end of book one, Ella and her brother make "peace" and her dad went to a rehab. Things are getting heavy when Ella's dad ran away from it and she needs to save the day. Micha has his own problems with her dad and what he wants to do with his life from now own. Now, they both have problems with each other and between the distance, her mental "illness", his daddy issues and his drinking problems... everything explode. For now own, the real question is more complicated to answer. "Can love lasts forever?"

The answer of that question is: yes, forever. That's all I'm saying. Although, I wanted to say so much about why and why not I like this book, but words fail me. It's good, I recommend others, but you can read it and talk to me about it. Give it a try.

TTT [4]

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they will post a new Top Ten list that one of their bloggers over at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone is welcome to join! This week Top Ten is...

Top Ten Popular Authors I've Never Read 

***I'm late I know!***

AUTHORS THAT I WANT TO READ SOMEDAY SOON

#10 - Jane Austen

I have never read a classic of her. I'm so ashamed, because which student of the English Department haven't read a book of her. Maybe me. *sighs*

#09 - Lisa McMann

Maybe you don't know her or maybe you do. But she got so pretty awesome books that are in my TBR list for years and I don't know why I haven't read them. Some of her series are: Visions Trilogy & Wake Trilogy.

#08 - Michael Grant

Now, this is incredicle because I do have a book of him. The first book of his series called Gone, which is the same name of the book. I haven't heard anything bad about the book, but nothing inspire me to read it. But I will, oh, I will.

#07 - Gillian Flynn

She is one of the newest authors I have add in my TBR list. I was searching for books in Amazon and I saw Gone Girl, so when I was going to put it in my wish list... BAM! It appears that she have two more books very dark. Then when I was entering to a class a student was reading Dark Places, I asked if it was good and he say that it was. Totally going to buy those two and maybe the third one too.

#06 - Ransom Riggs

Other author that I have added recently is him. The incredible thing is that I have both of his books and yet, I have NOT read them. What I'm waiting for? No clue.

AUTHOR THAT I'M NOT PLANNING TO READ SOON

#05 - Stephen King

I don't know, but something do not attracks me to read his books. Maybe someday, but maybe not. Time will tell.

AUTHORS THAT I WILL NEVER READ BOOKS OF THEM

#04 - George R.R. Martin

I will never ever read Game of Thrones. NEVER EVER! Maybe I will watched the series, but read his books... never.

#03 - J.R.R. Tolkein

Same as the last author, I will never ever read his books. I really hope so that none of my next professors of the English Department make me read one. Please, I don't want to.

#02 - Sara Shepard

TADA! No difference from both author before her, but this time is slighty different. I wouldn't read a book of her, because I don't want to be like those girls of the time when Twilight came out and everyone wanted to read it. I mean, no one is reading that much the books as seeing the series, but you get me. I will not watch nor read the series.

#01 - J.K. Rowling

The world end for you, right? Very hard to understand, right? Yeah, I will never read a Harry Potter book, neither Casual Vacancy and not The Cuckoo's Calling (it is in my TBR, but it will be eliminated soon). I just don't want to read her books. That's it.

[R] Ignite Me, by: Tahereh Mafi

Ignite Me
(Shatter Me #3)
by: Tahereh Mafi

★★★★★

Juliette now knows she may be the only one who can stop the Reestablishment.

But to take them down, she'll need the help of the one person she never thought she could trust: Warner.

And as they work together, Juliette will discover that everything she thought she knew - about Warner, her abilities, and even Adam - was wrong.

[Short Review] The Secret of Ella and Micha, by: Jessica Sorensen

The Secret of Ella and Micha
(The Secret #1)
by: Jessica Sorensen

★★★★☆

A rule-breaker with a fiery attitude, Ella always wore her heart on her sleeve. Then she left everything behind to go to college, where she transformed into someone who follows the rules, keeps everything together, and hides all her problems. Now it's summer break and she has nowhere else to go but home. But once there, Ella fears that everything she's worked so hard to bury might resurface-especially with Micha living right next door.

Smart, sexy, and confident, Micha can get under Ella's skin like no one else. He knows everything about her, including her darkest secrets. If he tries to tempt the old Ella to return, he will be impossible to resist. But what Ella doesn't realize is that when she left, she took a piece of Micha's heart with her. Now he's determined to win back the girl he lost, no matter what it takes.

I question over and over is: does Jessica Sorensen do another thing than write? I'm not saying this as a bad thing, but jeez, she have a lot of books out there. Now, I read the first book of The Secret series, and guess what? I like it. It was just the perfect first step to this series that can go really well.

When secrets cloud your minds, you will no longer want to watch yourself in a mirror. Basically, that's Ella's life after walking away from everything eight months ago. She left everything she knew and loved. Bailing wasn't good enough, because after those months she needed to go back to the past, where everything started. Micha Scott is those kind of boys that are to die for, and certainly Ella does dies for him, but she doesn't want to admit it. Micha is totally in love with Ella almost from the very start. Now that Ella is back, things can get back to normal, except that she isn't the same girl. The quest of Micha is to get back the old Ella or if not, at least some things about her. Can they move over their own personal ghosts to be happy?

This book is the kind of those that you read the synopsis, see the cover pic, read the title and doesn't attract your attention. I know this via personal experience. Why did I pick up this book? Well, first because it was in my iBooks shelf for quite some time and because I have read some of Sorensen's books and I wanted to give another try. I'm happy that I did read it. The book is fast and slow in some points. It really get on my nerves the situation of Ella, but I understand it. Its a short book and you can read it in one day. If you like sweet things, this is your opportunity to read it.