Author: Marissa Meyer Series: The Lunar Chronicles #1 First Published: 2012 Genre: YA Sci-Fi Book description (from Good Reads): A forbidden romance. A deadly plague. Earth's fate hinges on one girl . . . CINDER, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She's reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's sudden illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queen - and a dangerous temptation. Cinder is caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal. Now she must uncover secrets about her mysterious past in order to protect Earth's future. Things considered: Characters: 8.0 Cinder annoys me at some points but she is very realistic. She doesn't seem to realize that it is the utmost importance to hide from the authority, especially from the Lunar royalty. Her behavior is very reckless in most of the story.  K...

Another Readathon I just found we want to participate but I cannot add any more books to this month's TBR so I will take some of the ones I have already added here: Duration: November 16-29 Rules: Read books over 500 pages Exceptions: Short story collection books do not count. So for this, I have planned to read: The Illuminae Series by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Author: Jane Austen  Pages: 409 Genre: Classic, Historical Fiction First Published: October 1811 Book Description (Good Reads):  Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love—and its threatened loss—the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love. Things to consider: Characters: 8.0 I don't think many people like spoilers but this story is old enough to merit it. Spoiler found in *** Marianne is very romantic and a huge drama queen, she disregards the social property. She is a goo...

Author: Leigh Bardugo Pages: 465 Genre: YA Fantasy First Published: September 2015 Book Description (Good Reads):  Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price–and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone… A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don’t kill each other first. Note: Before I started reading this I believe I had heard the advice of reading first the Shadow and Bone trilogy. I did not, I have barely read the first book. So, in the end, I rea...

Author: James Patterson and Maxine Paetro Series: Women's Murderer Club #7 Pages: 376  Genre: Mystery Crime First Published: February 2008 Book Description (Good Reads):  A terrible fire in a wealthy suburban home leaves a married couple dead and Detective Lindsay Boxer and her partner Rich Conklin searching for clues. And after California's golden boy, Michael Campion has been missing for a month, there finally seems to be a lead in his case--a very devastating lead. As fire after fire consume couples in wealthy, comfortable homes, Lindsay and the Murder Club must race to find the arsonists responsible and get to the bottom of Michael Campion's disappearance. But suddenly the fires are raging too close to home. Frightened for her life and torn between two men, Lindsay must find a way to solve the most daunting dilemmas she's ever faced--at work and at home. Consider: Characters: 7.0 Yuki the DA is a very independent woman, hardworking and dedicated. She i...

I just found another Readathon that I'm interested in participating. Duration November 18-25  Goal: Read at least 4 fantasy books. Find the official page with all the information here .  So obviously there is a bit of promo on the base of this readathon but the prompts look appealing.  TBR: #1 The Cruel Prince, Holly Black #2 and #8 Seige and Storm, Leigh Bardugo #3 Down Among the sticks and bones, Seanan Mc Guire #4 and #7 Beneath the sugar sky, Seanan McGuire #5 Crooked Kingdoms, Leigh Bardugo #6 Lost Sisters, Holly Black. Personal Note: I am no longer sure I can actually cover all the books I have included in this month's TBR 

Author: Amanda Lovelace  PAges: 192 Genre: Poetry First Published: March 2018 Book Description (from Good Reads):  The witch: supernaturally powerful, inscrutably independent, and now—indestructible. These moving, relatable poems encourage resilience and embolden women to take control of their own stories. Enemies try to judge, oppress, and marginalize her, but the witch doesn’t burn in this one. I have no idea how to make a good critique of poetry because I am still very new on reading this genre and because I have no idea what should I consider. So maybe later I will come up with specific categories to consider. For the moment it will be based on only enjoyment and the theme or topic they cover. I had previously read the poetry collection The princess saves herself on this one and it was not my favorite I gave that like a 3-star rating I believe but this collection was more to my liking. Even if the style is pretty similar; modern style poetry is not my ...