Everneath by Brodi Ashton

Loved this story: a must read.

Nikki Beckett didn't realize what she was getting herself into when she chose to go to Everneath. But she realizes what she is missing and takes a chance at trying to get her life back. In the process she learns that Cole wasn't helping but destroying her while Jack well that part hummm we will see.

I don't remember Hades and Persphine story, but I loved this book. Enough that I didn't sleep well while reading I was trying to solve and fix the problems within the story. I love Jack and Nikki, and felt they were very easy to relate too.

14 & up is my personal recommendation!
5 out of 5 stars!

Ephemeral by Addison Moore

In the middle of the woods Laken finds herself being chased. Running for her life from something or someone that seems to want her dead. That is until he rescues her. Sending her away telling her to never return to the woods, that they are not safe. She can't remember anything that has happened except for flying through a windshield, knowing it would be the end... Yet somehow she is here. How did this happen? And why are strangers claiming to be family and friends and why can she not remember them? Why does Laken remember a alcoholic mom and a little sister yet no dad. This reality that she is in is so drastically different. And names of loved ones from home seem to be here, but are they really?


I love this story it is so Addison Moore yet, so very different, zombies? People claiming to be loved ones, DNA agreeing but none of it makes sense. Oh me oh my! And chocolate heavenly chocolate. I love you more then I use to. Lol.

Read Addison Moore's Celestra series before reading this.

Not for any of my friends with teens wanting to read. 16 and up unless you are extremely comfortable with intense suggested sex.

Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross

This is book 2 in the Steampunk Chronicles:

 

Griffin, Finley, Emily and Sam are headed to America to save their friend Jasper Renn. And find out why he is accused of murder. Did he do it and who is Dalton? Upon arriving in America they find that they aren't the only ones who are looking for Jasper. Who is this mystery man and how will he hinder or help their progress in saving their friend.

 

I won't give much away: There is heartbreak, death and enough drama in between to keep you hooked. I love steampunk. And knowing that I can't read another Kady Cross novel anytime soon made me take WEEKS to finish this book. Not out of not loving, but because I dearly LOVE Finley and Griffin! I can't wait to see what is going to happen.

 

I give this 4 out of 5 stars.

Suggested reading age: 12 and up

Rapture by Lauren Kate

Rapture is the 4th and Final installment in the Fallen Series

 by Lauren Kate.

I have to say that I was beyond delighted in the end of this story.

I knew that there would be a twist of some kind with Lucifer, but didn't see this twist coming. I wondered if Luce was what we come to find out she is but really was pleased that she had to find out on her own, that no one could help her. I was saddened that someone had to die through Luce's hands to have her find out the truths. And most of all I was so glad it had a happy ending. Because of the nature of this book series I am leaving this quite vague... happy reading.

12 and up is the age range that is series is appropriate for~

~I rate this 5 stars... I really loved Daniel and Luce from book 1!

Circle of Fire by Michelle Zink

Circle of Fire is book 3 in the Prophecy of the Sisters Trilogy by Michelle Zink

Locating the last key is one of the last things that Lia must do before she and Alice can meet. But Lia also has to figure out how to bring her sister from the dark side, and protect the world from the gate of Samael. Lia is saddened when she finds out that in her time away from her home that Alice has not only become friendly with James Lia's former boyfriend, but she is now engaged to him. But in the end I have to say I felt sorry for Alice, she was not everything you think. I really liked that way the story played out and left me with the story wrapped up neatly. I love the love story with Dimitri and Lia and would be delighted to have a spin off story with them.

I would recommend this to 16 and up. Only because of one scene in the the book. It isn't overly explicit but implied.

I rate this a 4 star book... really good!

Guardian of the Gate by Michelle Zink

Guardian of the Gate is the 2nd book in the

Prophecy of the Sister series

By Michelle Zink

Lia is in London preparing with her two friends Sonia and Luisa to meet her Aunt Abigail in Altus. While doing so the ladies attend society parties and meet a handsome stranger, and many ladies of the city. James continues to send Lia letters but she never responds to them. When time comes for Lia and her friends to leave she is told her faithful family friend Edmund is going to take them to Altus. The journey is long and hard, with many trials along the way. Can Lia get the pages needed to solve the prophecy? And can she and her friends avoid the souls that want Lia to help them.

I was worried I wouldn't like this book, but just the opposite. I loved it. I loved the love story twist that is thrown in, and how it plays into what happens. I love the connection that occurs, and feel that there is more to his abilities then we are told in this book.

4 out of 5 stars!

Prophecy Sisters by Michelle Zink

Lia is saddened when her father mysteriously dies. But that is just the beginning of strange things that Lia learns. She quickly learns that her twin sister Alice has the power to speak to the other side, and knows things that Lia does not. Quickly Lia learns that she is part of an ancient prophecy and that she must choose to be the gate or stand against it.

I really enjoyed this book. And it has just enough of a love story to wonder where or how it comes in to play later. I love that the story left me hanging but not beyond desperate to pick up the next one.

Great for 12 and up!

The Promise by Jessica Sorensen

The Promise is Book 4 in the Fallen Star Series

Gemma and Alex made a blood promise to each other as children. Little did they know that they would forever be linked due to this. They have a connection so deep that to save the world and the star they must die, without their deaths the world ceases to exist. This book was actually my least favorite of this series. I felt that it didn't really end. I am happy with the quote end quote end.

I gave this 3 stars, didn't love it but didn't hate it.

Ages 12 and up can read this series.

Eve by Anna Carey

In the world that Eve grew up in she was raised as a orphan. And taught that men were evil, to do their studies and when the time came and they graduated they would be able to go on to college and then to the City of Sand. That the King had a place for everyone and life after the plague was wonderful. Little did Eve know that all that was being taught was not the truth, and that the truth was something more horrible then the plague. Arden another girl at Eve's school breaks the news to Eve that life after graduation isn't what they've been taught, that beyond the wall is not their next schooling. Eve is so upset that she gets sick, but what frightens her most is what if Arden is right? So late that night Eve goes in search of the truth...

I absolutely loved this book, but I love dystopian society novels. I find myself wondering if our society would ever have anything like this happen. It leaves me thinking, and trying to solve the book as I read. Wanting the next book to come out.

I gave this 4 stars.
Age 14 and up...

The Savage Grace by Bree Despain

The Savage Grace is the 3rd book in the Dark Divine series. Because I don't want to give away this book, I'll just lightly summarize.The wolves are being hunted by the sheriff and anyone who is willing to hunt. With each howl the threat increases. Grace goes searching for Daniel. She is able to find Daniel and is able to bring him "back".
But someone dies, both of Grace's parents end up in the hospital and there is a battle.I struggled to finish this book, not because it wasn't good but it was one of the first series that I hated to see end. I really loved Grace and Daniel. I related to the family dynamic of the Divine household.  I was saddened by the end but felt it was the only end possible.

I can't wait to read another Bree Despain novel or series.

I would give this 4.5 stars so to drop it down it gets 4 out of 5.

Ages recommended 14 and up.

Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

Is book 3 in The Beautiful Creatures Series

"The mortal world is in a state of beautiful chaos and destruction, which will ultimately lead to an exquisite end." This is my favorite quote from the book. It is the best description of what takes place within the story.  Chaos of course is the theme of the book.

I struggled to read the first two books and even the beginning of this book, but I finally got it. I finally found the point of not wanting to put this book down. I struggled to stop long enough to take care of  my three kids =0). This book is a good book. It's the FINALLY the kind of book I normally read. And then like all of my other favorite series it left me hanging until  Tuesday, October 23 ,2012.

I rate it 4 out of 5 stars.
It is for 14 and up...

Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Beautiful Darkness book 2 in the Caster Chronicles Series
By Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl


Lena has saved Ethan. But in the process is falling apart. Can the choices that she made make her lose who she is? Or will she become the thing she fears the most. And those that seem like they know nothing have secrets of their own. Ones that can help save Ethan and Lena or destroy them in the end. And even the dead are now telling their own tell. People with powers lose them, the dead walk, and not everything is what it seems.

I really want to like this series, but it seems to fall short for me. I cannot put my finger on what I don't love about it. I know I don't love reading a book written for YA in a males voice (perspective). I also find the character Ethan somewhat whiny and a little pathetic. I also find that I want more action. I feel that just when it can get good the authors skip what can make this series amazing. I am hoping that I will find a way to connect to the characters, but being 2 books in it doesn't look promising.

I feel this book is like most YA books 14 and up.
I only rated this book 3 out of 5 stars.

The Lost Saint by Bree Despain

Grace saved Daniel, but can she save herself in the end? Or will she give in to the cravings that are coming at her full force. Will she share everything that is happening to her? When Daniel quits training Grace a mysterious stranger shows up to pick up the pieces and train Grace. But will he be the one to save Grace or destroy her in the end? And is Grace the only one keeping a secret? Daniel always seems to be busy and unable to talk. And more then that he seems like something is wrong but Grace cannot put her finger on it. Not to mention that Graces brother Jude is still missing. Will Grace go looking for Jude or will she let things be like everyone wants her to? And the phone call warning Grace leaves her with more questions then answers, who is coming for her, and what do they really want?


I love these characters. And once again was hooked. It is a middle book but didn't have the DRAGGING feeling that many middle books have. This was a BONUS!

Once again 5 out of 5 stars!

12 and up!

The Dark Divine by Bree Despain

When Daniel left without a trace three years ago, the last place Grace Divine expected to see him again is in her art class. And if seeing him wasn't shocking enough he is giving her pointers on how to fix the picture she drew of their childhood tree. Jude, Grace's older brother and Daniel's former best friend tells Grace that she isn't safe with Daniel. That he isn't who she thinks he is and that she must promise never to speak to him again. But like Grace says, the problem with a promise is that once you've made it, it is most likely going to be broken. Little does Grace know that you can run from the truth but in the end, it will either make you or break you. Can Grace live with the truth? Can she make the ultimate sacrifice? And in the end what will she lose?

I loved this book, I loved that it seems as if Grace's family is picture perfect. But that not everything is as it seems. Grace, Daniel and Jude are easy to like, and you fall in love with the idea of the story quickly. I cannot wait to see where the story will go. And how everything will be resolved in the end.

For me 5 out of 5 stars.

12 and up.

delirium by Lauren Oliver

Love is a disease, and the society that Lena lives in has found the cure.

Lena is counting down the days until she no longer has to worry about becoming sick with amor deliria nervosa. At last count only 95 days, September 3rd she will be disease free. Her birthday, the day her life will actually begin. Lena feels like she is walking around waiting to catch the disease.

Her biggest fear is that she will end up sick, just like her mother.  The society tried to cure Lena's mother three times, but it didn't work. And what if she is just like her mother?

Lena and her best friend Hana prepare for the evaluations. Knowing that to be matched they need to get a good score. Especially for Lena, because of her family's history. Everyone knows what happened to Lena's mom.

Evaluation day comes and Lena and Hana wait outside to be ushered in. When Lena's time comes she looks for Hana but she is already gone, she must be doing her evaluation. Lena is put in a room and told to dress in the nearly see through gown. When ready Lena is lead into the evaluation room, four evaluators are waiting. They ask Lena the questions that she and Hana have practiced for months, but when they ask Lena her favorite color she answers gray. She starts to try and explain that she didn't mean gray, that she meant blue when chaos breaks out. Cows come rushing in and to Lena's shock she hears a noise above her, a boy...

I love this story. I loved that the disease is something most people have felt more then once in their life. It made me think back to the heart crushing feeling you get at the end of a relationship, it made me think that this book in it's own weird way is something I could see happening in an alternate universe. I am heartbroken wondering where this story could go, and almost desperate to find out.

I would give this a 5 out of 5 stars.
12 and up.

Expel by Addison Moore

Expel is book 6 in the Celestra series by Addison Moore

I want to Preface by saying if you have not read Ethereal #1 in the Celestra series please do! This review will not make a lot of sense until you know the basic characters and story line. Then follow it up with Tremble #2, Burn #3, Wicked #4, Vex #5 and the newest installment Expel #6... also be aware that currently Addison Moore is a self published e-book author and is not currently out for hard back or paper back purchase.

Logan drags Skyla away as she cries because Gage is pinned to a tree, dying as she watches. Skyla cannot figure out why Logan will not let her help Gage and why he isn't either. Skyla is whisked away to a place with glass tubes blue liquid and the beautiful boy floating. It is then that Skyla realizes that she is once again in the transfer. Skyla is now on the warhorse looking for Marshall, she knows that it is him who did this to Logan and Gage the love of her life. Chasing around she finally finds Marshall screaming at him for doing "this" to them. Skyla is so angry that Marshall won't fess up to "this" she spits in Marshall's face. Marshall says," You have sealed your fate, Ms. Messenger. Mark my words, you will rue this day, lament it in tears. You will come to me on your knees sobbing, begging forgiveness. But I will tell you now and I will tell you then, you are on your own, Skyla. What becomes of this mess is upon your shoulders." Little does Skyla know that not only did she open Pandora's box, but those she loves, and trust the most are the one's that she should fear, run from and destroy given the chance.

Once again Addison Moore has written a literary Masterpiece, that left me hanging. With more twists and turns then in the last 5 books. Questioning who is the "good guy" and who is the "bad guy" and can you be both with a good cause. Wondering will Skyla quit making her life harder. Can she rid herself of Chloe? And in the end, can she win the war?

This is a 5 out of 5 star for me. But then again I am bias, I really LOVE Addison Moore's writing!
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Lemon Tart by Josi S. Kilpack

Anne moved in across the street about 9 months ago. Quickly Sadie and Anne became friends. Anne needed a sitter and someone to help her with her little boy Trevor. Anne also wanted to learn how to cook, something Sadie had perfected over the years. But this morning, while making applesauce Sadie notices a police car in her neighborhood, something that just doesn't happen where she lives. Then she hears another police car. Shocked by this Sadie looks out the window and sees that they are at Anne's house. Sadie is so concerned she grabs her keys and runs to see what could possibly be going on at Anne's.   They ask Sadie why she is at Anne's house, Sadie explains that she helps watch Trevor for Anne when she is at work or needs help. Sadie explains to the officers that she has keys to Anne's place and can let them in. Quickly one of the officers ask if she knows much about Anne's place and if she can help point out anything that might be out of place. She walks the officers through the home pointing out some inconsistencies explaining why they are wrong. One officer is extremely unhappy that the other officer has asked for Sadie's help.  Anne's body is discovered in the backyard and due to no family in the area and Sadie not knowing how to contact them, she is asked to verify that the body is that of Anne's. Sadie is very upset to see the body and give a positive ID to the police that yes in fact Anne is dead and her son is missing.They send Sadie home letting her know that they will be back to speak to her. With great sadness Sadie starts to ponder who could have possibly killed Anne, where is Trevor and why did this happen. But little does Sadie know that there is so much more to this story then she ever thought possible.

This is an adult novel but is written by an LDS author, so it is something ANYONE 14 and up could read!
I give this book 3 out of 5 stars.
It was a simple story, that had a great twist but I hated that it finally got good at the end.

Wings by Aprilynne Pike

Laurel moves from her beloved home in the woods. To a small city about 40 minutes away. Her dad has bought a bookstore and wants to be closer to it. After 10 years of being home schooled Laurel is in public school for the first time and not loving it. David is her first friend who she eats lunch with and finds out that maybe public school isn't quite as bad as she thought. That is as long as every chance she gets, she is able to get out of the school and enjoy the outdoors. David introduces Laurel to all of his friends and she quickly falls into the group, hanging out doing homework all the normal teen things. That is until one day Laurel feels a zit forming on her back. She figures it is just teenage things and that in a few days it will go away, when she mentions it to her mom her mom asks if she has started yet. Laurel says no but her mom reminds her not to worry that due to her being adopted they don't know the family history and it is probably normal. After a few days it isn't getting smaller it is drastically bigger and very uncomfortable. One morning Laurel awakes early and notices something very uniquely strange, something that changes her life forever.

Wings is a unique title for this book. I love the story it is unlike anything I have currently read. I can't wait to see where it will go from here.

This book does mention sex, it isn't extreme or beyond specific but PLEASE be aware of it. If you are unsure if you are comfortable with your YA reading please read first!
As many YA books 14 and up is MY PERSONAL suggestion! Happy Reading!

Rival Demons by Sarra Cannon

Rival Demons is the 5th book in Sarra Cannon's Peachville Demons Series.

Just because Harper and Mary Ann have made it to the Shadow world doesn't mean that they are safe. Or that any part of Harper's life will be easier. Now Lea seems to have secrets. Jackson cannot be her boyfriend. And Harper is all alone. With too many questions, no answers and nothing to do. And to top it off no one seems to want to get to know the humans.  Seeking answers Harper finds a way to study the hidden things in her new world. But in doing so she creates a new danger. Can Harper survive the trouble she gets into once again or will Jackson's drawings come true?

Oh my GOODNESS, this was a stunning continuation to the story. But I am left hanging until the 6th book.

The story is still a 14 and up book. A must read!

Shadow Demons by Sarra Cannon

Shadow Demons is the 4th book in Sarra Cannons Peachville High Demons book.

Harper isn't sure who to trust, but that is nothing new. Harper knows that the secrets are dark and that they run deep. She just doesn't know how deep they run and how that will affect her. Little does Harper know that some secrets are hidden by those protecting her, and without them she might have died years ago. Can she survive the truth?

This is my favorite book yet in this series. The story is deeply developed by now and you can't help but have a love hate relationship with them. I am intrigued to find out what will happen in book 5 due to how this book ended.

This is YA series and I feel that this book is also appropriate for 14 and up.

Bitter Demons by Sarra Cannon

Bitter Demons is Book 3 in the Peachville High Demons Series by Sarra Cannon:

Called to meet with the Peachville council, Harper learns that she now has a curfew. And that she is on probation for not following orders. Arguing that she does not know who to trust and why she should trust them Harper is welcomed into step 3 of the order. As Harper leaves Drake offers her a ride home he has roses and diamond earrings. Harper cannot accept she only wants to be friends but she has a feeling this is far from over with Drake. At home Harper rushes to the barn, but Jackson has left a note meet me tomorrow after practice. School drags on but Harper has teachers letting her out of makeup homework and kids watching her, I guess that is what glamour does for you. At practice she is informed that she is now the top of the pyramid making Brooke mad. Harper can't find her shoes. When she is finally ready she practices but feels dizzy and falls and re injures her shoulder. Harper meets Jackson in the parking lot he has a picnic packed and they head to spend sometime alone. Harper asks about Aerden finding out more then she bargained for. Just before the game on Friday night Harper is introduced to another powerful coven of witches and their futura prima. Harper instantly loves the youngest futura prima Caroline. And they decided later that night to use glamour to trade places that is where everything goes wrong and Caroline disappears. Leaving Harper wondering if they were looking for her.


I love this series, it is getting better every book. I wish there were more twists and turns but there are enough to keep my interest.
Suggested for 14 and up... Great book!

Hereafter by Tara Hudson

Amelia can't remember much about her life, that is the life she had before she died. What she is hauntingly reminded of is how she died. More specifically how she drowned. Now she is in the water watching a boy drown just like she did. She pulls trying to save him. Only making her more aware that she is dead, that she cannot help the living. She knows that this mystery boy is in trouble when she can start to hear his heartbeat. Amelia screams and beats on his chest trying to save him, but it's useless. Suddenly he opens his eyes. Amelia wonders if he can see her. He kicks himself toward the surface, fighting for his life. When he reaches the surface someone screams his name. Josh, is now coughing and struggling to swim to the surface. Josh is pulled from the water, is checked for signs of life. Faces of the on looks are in varied stages. Paramedics take him to the ambulance, Amelia watches feeling protective over "her boy". Amelia says, "Josh." Josh says, "Call me Joshua." Then the ambulance closes shut. At that moment Amelia knows things will never be the same... Josh can see her, he can see and speak to the dead.

This is one of the hardest reviews I have written to date. I actually hated reading this book. But not because the writing was bad, it's NOT. But because it was so good, I felt claustrophobic when reading the drowning scenes. I felt like I was the one drowning. And Amelia drowns over and over. So for me I couldn't read it in large doses. This book took me weeks to read due to this. I will not read the rest of the books in the series because of this. If you are not prone to claustrophobia then you just might love this book.

Recommended for 15 and up. Just because the descriptive nature of the drowning.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Abraham Portman always told his grandson of the adventures he lived before he became and father and grandfather. His life in an orphanage after surviving being snuck out of Germany during the Nazi invasion. The stories of fighting in the war. Knowing all there was to know about guns, how to camp and survive the wilds. Being able to speak three languages other then English. To his grandson Jacob his life was a legend, the thing that made him want to discover the unknown. But one day Jacob's mother sits him down and explains that everywhere has been discovered and that there is no where left to discovered. Grandpa Portman still always stuck to his story that he could never return to his place of birth, because of the monsters that were after him. And when Jacob asked about the monster his grandfather would explain ones with rotting skin and black eyes. Ones with tentacles in their mouths and strong jaws. Jacob struggled to sleep knowing these tells as any child would. But his favorite stories for his grandpa to tell were of the kids in the children's home that he grew up in. A place to be safe, kept warm where no one ever got sick or died. A place that a bird who smoked a pipe was in charge. A place where peculiar children were kept safe. A girl who flies, a boy with bees inside him and an invisible kid. Jacob struggled to believe the stories until he was shown pictures. Jacob decides on day when his grandpa picks him up that all these stories are made up, and that he no longer believes in them. Life goes on without stories and without nightmares for Jacob that is until he is fifteen. Then there is life only it is now the Before and After. With the strange death of his Grandpa and the strange words he utters as he dies to Jacob, there is no turning back. What Jacob will find is the after...


I LOVED this book.

It has a creepy quality that I loved but didn't scare me to death. I loved the idea and concepts, the pictures that helped tell the story and the idea that there are time travel loops. Days that never end and a chance to do it all over.

Due to the creepy idea behind this book I suggest 14 and up.

Hallowed by Cynthia Hand

Hallowed is book 2 in the Unearthly series for author Cynthia Hand. Seeing Tucker's burnt truck, it is hard for Clara to believe everything that happened was only a few weeks ago. Losing Tuckers truck and horse and Clara saving Tucker. Clara and Tucker  go to the mountain, trying to get some closure. This year is different for Clara as senior she is not a red head, the color will no longer take. She has stunning wavy, gold hair with beautiful red tints in it. She must apply to colleges and hope that she can figure out her purpose. Angela decides that herself, Christian, Clara and Jeffrey are all going to be the Angel Club. And in Angel Club there are no secrets. That way they can learn from each other. But all too soon the dreams begin. The black dress, walking up the stairs holding hands with.... Christian and where on earth is Tucker? Then she puts together that all the friends and family are there for a funeral but who is going to die? And how and why? What does this have to do with Clara? Can she fulfill her purpose?  And in the end, everyone, everyone has there secrets.

This book left me desperately wanting book 3. And saddened to the core. I love the characters, and feel bonded. This is such an amazing book, with just enough twists and turns to leave you continually wanting more.

Recommended for 12 and up. Such a Great read!!!

Angel Star by Jennifer Murgia

Teagan and her best friend Claire have a friendship like many teens. They are close and really only have each other. But Teagan is ruthlessly teased by the class bully Brynn. Brynn even will email Teagan just to torment her. But Teagan just keeps telling herself wait until Brynn gets a taste of her own medicine. But when Teagan decides to skip gym and not go to the nurses office, she heads to the outdoor courtyard. She sits down to clear her head when she is asked if she is ok. Teagan is suprised she hadn't heard a sound  but she looks up to see an unfamiliar face. A tall guy with curly sandy hair, chisled features. No one that goes to her school, could he possibly be new?  He introduces himself as Garreth. He opens his schedule and asks Teagan where Mythology is, just her luck, it's her next class. Teagan and Garreth walk to class together discussing that he is a transfer from Saint Andrew's . Teagan is surprised that she didn't recognize him from football games in the past, especially since they do not live in a very big town. Garreth sits by Teagan in class, avoiding the elites. Claire at lunch teases Teagan that she's acting funny and needs to get a boyfriend like she has, someone like Ryan her boyfriend. At the end of the school day Claire invites Teagan to ride home with her and Ryan in her car but Teagan declines, three's a crowd. As she heads to the bus Teagan suddenly feels like she can't breath, and then hears flapping like wings above her. She starts to loose her footing when she is caught and pulled to her feet, by none other then Garreth. Teagan is puzzled, did the fall really happen or was it just a dream? He asks if they can have lunch together the next day. Teagan accepts and leaves Garreth to ride the bus.Teagan takes time the next morning to get ready for school even attempting to put on make up. Claire teases Teagan as she climbs in her car the next morning, makeup, who is the lucky guy. She also ask Claire if she is crazy because she has been having strange dreams, wings, and she felt a draft. Claire explains Teagan reads way too many vampire books. Teagan is so excited to meet Garreth for lunch but doesn't see him all day, although his car in the the school parking lot. At the end of the day Garreth finds Teagan and explains that the guidance counselor kept him most of the day and he was extremely sorry for missing their lunch date. He asks if he can make it up to her by spending the afternoon together. Although leery Teagan agrees, and off they go. They end up in at a small playground  and swing on the swings. Teagan explains that it is just her and her mom. He asks Teagan if she believes that everything happens for a reason.  That there is heaven. And does she believe in Angels....

Yes....

What does Teagan learn, can she save the day, and what did Garreth give up for love?

This is an interesting story, with it's own unique twists and turns. I didn't fall in love with the characters or the story and I love angels.  I would recommend this as a beginner angel book, but once you've read a few you might be bored.

Appropriate for 13 and up. Young Adult Novel.

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

Gatlin, South Carolina. Where the re-enactment of the Civil War is played out every year. Where everyone knows everyone, whether you wanted them to know your business not they do. Where movies become available to watch on the big screen at the same time the DVD is available to watch at home. That is the place that Ethan Wate lives. Ethan is named after family but doesn't find out until he meets the mysterious girl from his dreams. He doesn't know her name, he has never seen her face, what he does know is she smells like Rosemary and Lemons. In  his dreams he can't seem to save her, every night is the same, she slips out of his fingers and he is awake exhausted wondering how and why this dreams happens over and over again. That is until the day of the storm, everything seems different. And by the time Ethan gets to school he realizes that the hearse he thought he saw was real, the myth of a new girl attending school is true. And most of all, she smells like Lemons and Rosemary. Can this be the girl from these dreams? Why is she here in Gatlin, no one moves here,  this is the kind of town you run from if you are brave enough to leave. Who is this girl and why would she come to this place? And what does she she have to do with Ethan?

I enjoyed this story and the way it was written from Ethan's point of view. I loved the explanation of the south, the history wrapped up in this story for me it helps make a fictional story feel more real. I liked the "caster" idea, and the twists that it creates. When I get a chance, hopefully soon, I will be reading books 2 & 3. I liked that book 1 didn't leave me hanging in desperation, but that I want to know what will happen between Lena and Ethan.

I feel that this book is appropriate for ages 14 and up, due to the history and story. It is quite and intricate story and could be confusing to younger readers.  No sex, or sexual connotation.

Starfire Angels by Melanie Nilles

Raea lives with her aunt, uncle and cousin. Her mother died in a tragic accident years ago, and Raea doesn't remember much other then what she has been told. But what Raea doesn't know is she isn't from this world. She finds out one day that she is different, wings and special powers she never knew she had she also learns that the boy next door is different too. And he was sent here to earth to teach her how to use her unique abilities to protect the starfire, an amulet she wears around her neck. The only thing she has left of her mother. Can Raea use the memories that are being sent to her to avoid her mothers fate? And can Elis the boy next door do his part to teach and protect her?

I really struggled with this book, the story was slow paced. I didn't feel like it had enough substance for the books I like to read. It was interesting, I liked the twist that angels were from another place, I didn't fall in love with the characters so that I wanted to read all the time. I do not plan on reading book 2, even though this is a series. It ended enough for me, especially for how long it took to read and how little I actually enjoyed it.

It is appropriate for 10 and up.

Exiled by RaShelle Workman

On another planet, Venus, escapes her party and takes her cake to her room. But struggles to walk in the door, doors are not something she likes because of what she found as a child. Her best friend was murdered. Once in her room she is so excited as she thinks of the boots she will receive for her quest to become immortal. Something she had been living for, for as long as she could remember. It was the first step in getting ready to become the queen of the kingdom. Amberlee bursts in and gives Venus a necklace as a birthday present. Venus is overtaken with surprise that she gladly accepts. Although this is out of her sisters nature. She asks Amberlee to put it on her, as she does Venus notices that her sister has a strange tattoo. Venus and Amberlee joke about not telling mom about it and they agree. After Amberlee leaves Venus starts to pack in preparation for her quest.  As Venus is packing she notices that she in bleeding by her neck , suddenly she isn't feeling well and it struggling to make it to her bed so that it can warn her protectors that there is a problem. 

Far away, In Colorado Michael has prepared a picnic lunch to tell his girlfriend Cheverly that he loves her, but is saddened when she does not arrive and he sees something that upsets him. He heads home and when he gets there realizes that his drunk of a mother is on one of her rampages, and he will receive the brunt of it, yet again. When Venus awakes she is far from home, she and Zaren her guard have landed on earth. And that is just the start of shocks that Venus will receive, her family is missing, they have been charged with treason and her beloved pet has been murdered and she is being held accountable for his murder. Zaren also informs her that to be able to return to their home she must complete her task of making Michael fall into true love or suffer the consequences. Can she complete this task?

I am not a science fiction girl, actually I HATE science fiction. But I have to say at page 220ish I fell in love with the characters. The heartache, the drama and knowing if she could complete her task. I knew I would be left hanging knowing that it was the first book in a series but this had me wanting more. I am waiting for book 2 NOT so patiently! Great Book a must read for all.

Young adult, I suggest 14 and up due to the graphic murders that occur in this story.

Inner Demons book 2 ... by Sarra Cannon

Harper still can't believe that is now a cheerleader for Peachville High, she is awoke with someone throwing a rock at her window. When she peeks outside she realizes that it is just three of her cheer leading friends. They coax Harper to sneak outside for a secret tradition that all Peachville cheerleaders do. They walk through the forest outside of Harper's home and arrive at a clearing. In the distance is a statue that is so similar to the one at the school Harper is surprised. As Harper walks into the circle of the clearing she can feel the hum of the power, it is so strong she can feel it all throughout her whole body. Remember back at the slumber party the tattoo you saw they ask. Of course Harper can remember, how could she ever forget that. The girls each take turns showing Harper their tattoo's. They explain that getting the tattoo is part of the initiation ritual to be a part of the team. Knowing she has to get a tattoo to be part of the cheer leading team really creeps out Harper. Something just doesn't seem right. She lays on the ground and the girls begin to chant as vile is poked into her skin releasing the fluid that would become her tattoo. When she wakes up she is in her bed surprised by this she climbs out to see what her tattoo is when sees her tattoo she is so upset she can't wait for an explanation. Mrs. King explains at cheer practice that her tattoo is very special an to not worry about it. Then they take her to training, where she will learn to use her magic. Harper seems to quickly catch on. They also explain to her how they are able to learn all the cheers without practicing. Before Harper knows it the pep rally for the first game has arrived. Harper is so nervous, but seeing a boy arguing with a girl catches her attention. She isn't sure why this makes her uneasy but she knows something just isn't right. After the football game they load the bus to head home and Drake asks Harper to go to Homecoming. Knowing that Harper can't afford a dress Lark teaches Harper how to use glamour. She explains that she can't use this but sparingly and no one can ever find out. Harper uses glamour to makeover a dress that she buys at a thrift store to go to prom. Drake arrives in a limo, they go to dinner, then arrive at the prom. During prom a girl is murdered, Harper is so upset, but the part that upsets her the most is the feeling she gets as she watches the boy that seems oddly familiar. It seems like he is speaking to her with his eyes. And that is when she realizes it is the boy who was arguing with the girl that day in the bleachers. So,why on earth would he be looking at her? And what is he trying to say?

I loved this book even more then the first, the more questions that are asked the more twists and turns it takes. It leaves you wondering what is going to happen next and who is the good guy and who is the bad guy... and does Harper really have any idea what she has gotten herself into.

This is appropriate for 12 and up just like book 1!
Happy Reading.

Beautiful Demons by Sarra Cannon

Harper isn't just your average girl. She was adopted as a baby and the only request the birth mother gave was that the adoptive family give her a necklace to wear. At age 8 Harper learns that she is adopted and is given this necklace. It is the only thing she has of her mother and it means the world to her, so she never takes it off. Harper also finds at this time that the adoptive parents were given a picture of her mother but they choose not to show her, so when Harper finds this picture she mentally takes a picture and then tries to recreate this picture through drawing. But one night the adoptive parents get in a fight and somehow a fire breaks out. The police and firemen cannot figure out how this happened because it looks like several fires popped up at one time. The adoptive father is dead and the adoptive mother blames Harper. Harper cannot understand how things like this seem to happen, but they do and quite frequently when she gets upset or feels that people she cares about are in danger. This is it this is the end or so says the social worker she cannot help Harper any more she has been moved in and out of 6 foster homes, and this time she finds out that if it does not work out at Shadowford Plantation she is headed for juvenile detention. Upon arriving Harper has this strange feeling something dark and evil but brushes it off as Shadowford is an old plantation home. When she reaches the door she is greeted by Ella Mae, the care taker of the home. That is run under the goodness of Mrs. Shadowford, and the rules are that you obey or you are sent away. There are no second chances, this is the last option. Rule one of the house, stay out of Mrs. Shadowford's room, which is half of the main level. Two take care of your room and bathroom. Three keep up your grade only A's and B's are acceptable anything below requires a signature from Ella Mae or Mrs. Shadowford. And last and most important no going on the third floor. To Harper these are simple rules, so OK no big deal. Harper meets the girls that stay at the home and quickly becomes friends with Agnes. Agnes takes her shopping and helps get her ready for the first day of attending her new school. They head to a local town store to find supplies. Agnes points her to the back of the store to find a new backpack. As she is looking a boy about her age introduces himself as Drake. She also finds out that he is the star of the football team. But when Agnes comes over to tell Harper to hurry up, he quickly leaves leaving Harper feeling as if he is the typical jock and not someone who would hang out with her because of where she lives. Harper dreads the first day of school since the first person she met from Peachville Demons is what she expected. Upon arriving at school the first day and entering the building Harper passes the school mascot statue and has this horrible feeling. She passes out and when she comes to Mrs. King the cheer leading coach is checking on her along with Agnes. She can't explain what exactly happened or why it happened but something about the statue makes her uneasy. And that is just the beginning of what happens in Peachville. Harper's first day of school at lunch she trips on something and dumps ketchup all over Tori who is one of the most popular cheerleader at school. And with that comes a threat from Tori that Harper will live to regret that her mistake ever happened. Friday night at the game Harper watches with from the stands with Anges. And has a great time. But when they get in the van to head back home Harper realizes that her necklace is missing and gets permission to go look for it. Quickly she searches but finds nothing, and heads back to the van. Still upset that night Harper sneaks out of her room and heads to the football stadium to look in the bleachers again. But to no avail the necklace is not found. Just as Harper is getting ready to leave she hears someone, a very familiar voice. With that Harper hides in the bottom of the bleachers and what she sees next shocks her. Tori is with a someone who is in a Demon's Letterman jacket. Tori can't see who it is but she knows she needs to get of there before someone sees her since she isn't supposed to be out. And if she is caught she will be sent away. While trying to sneak away Harper bumps something making enough noise that Tori and her mystery man come looking. Luckily Harper narrowly escapes being seen. She rushes home. Monday morning Harper arrives at school to see many of the students visibly upset. Tori is missing and no one knows where she is. And the police have been out searching. By afternoon Tori has been found, cooked from the inside out. And that is just where things start to get weird in Peachville.


I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick fun read. With enough story to keep me guessing and wanting to know more about Peachville and the High School. You are wondering what the towns secret is why the cheerleaders are so special. And who, just who killed Tori...

This is a Young Adult novel great for anyone 12 and up!

New Year New Goals

Okay, so I decided to Blog about the books I am reading this year. Not as if anyone cares, but I do have a few friends that ask my opinion on books or they just want to know what I am reading. Maybe they are just asking to be nice that is probably more truth to it then anything but oh who the heck knows, and actually this is all about me. But I still decided it was a way to track my thoughts and feelings about what I am reading more in depth here then I can on Goodreads.com . Which by the way is one of my favorite resources on picking out a good book. I also feel like Goodreads is a great place for others to see what I am reading and how I rate a book. It helps eliminate the "ugg" is the going to be a good book fear.  Because face it  books are so stinking expensive, and take a lot of time to read, so why, oh why would you want to read a bad one if it can be avoided? AND, If you have enough friends a lot of times your friends have read the book you are considering reading. Do I support friends joining Goodreads, yes. Do I recieve any kind of recoginition and or money...lol no. But if you have not joined please do so if you read, and then look me up 3snugglebugsmommy-goodreads.com. I am always happy to have new book buddies!

Ok so back to why I am now posting. I am currently reading 3 books, Book One: Beautiful Demons by Sarra Cannon. Books Two: Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K Hamilton. And Book Three: Starfire Angels by Melanie Nilles. I won't post thoughts on these books until I am done reading. Although I will warn you Laurell K Hamilton is not a Young Adult book, It is JUST for ADULTS. Both Beautiful Demons and Starfire Angels are Young Adult Books!