 Title: City of Fallen Angels Author: Cassandra Clare Series: The Mortal Instruments, #4 Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Date Published: April 5, 2011 Pages: 424 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Synopsis: The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She’s training to become a Shadowhunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And—most importantly of all—she can finally call Jace her boyfriend. But nothing comes without a price. Someone is murdering Shadowhunters, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second, bloody war. Clary’s best friend, Simon, can’t help her—his mother just found out that he’s a vampire, and now he’s homeless. When Jace begins to pull away from her without explaining why, Clary is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: she herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace. Review: This book definitely wasn’t my favorite out of the series but I did enjoy it. First off, Clary and Jace had so much drama the entire book. I think Clary and Jace are one of those couples that I just want to take away from the book and just put them in their own little place where no one can bother them. Anyways… I also was peeved by the way Simon acted in this book. Simon is one of my favorite characters ever in the first 3 books but in this book he just seemed like a douche for dating two girls. I also do think that this series could’ve been ended on City of Glass. I found myself reading this book very quickly because I really wanted to get on with the series and read the next books. But then we come to the end of the book and I just want to scream. That’s all I can say without spoiling the ending. Overall, this book was good and it needs to be read to complete The Mortal Instruments series :). Buy City of Fallen Angels:
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Goodreads synopsis: This was supposed to be the best summer of Maggie’s life. Now it’s the one she’d do anything to forget. Maggie Reynolds remembers hanging out at the gorge with her closest friends after a blowout party the night before. She remembers climbing the trail hand in hand with her perfect boyfriend, Joey. She remembers that last kiss, soft, lingering, and meant to reassure her. So why can't she remember what happened in the moment before they were supposed to dive? Why was she left cowering at the top of the cliff, while Joey floated in the water below—dead? As Maggie's memories return in snatches, nothing seems to make sense. Why was Joey acting so strangely at the party? Where did he go after taking her home? And if Joey was keeping these secrets, what else was he hiding? Review: This book brought out the ugly cry. And don’t pretend like you don’t know what I mean. I know you do. This book was heartbreak after heartbreak until the very end. I didn’t expect to see any development in the characters since this is a standalone novel, but surprisingly I did see complexity and development in most of the characters. I loved loved loved the ending of this book! I was sitting on pins and needles waiting to see how this ended- that’s how unpredictable this book was. As the story progressed and Maggie gained more knowledge about Joey’s secrets and regained her memories, I just wanted to jump into the book and give her a big hug. I absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good psychological thriller. *I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.* Buy One Moment:
Goodreads Synopsis: Sierra's family runs a Christmas tree farm in Oregon—it's a bucolic setting for a girl to grow up in, except that every year, they pack up and move to California to set up their Christmas tree lot for the season. So Sierra lives two lives: her life in Oregon and her life at Christmas. And leaving one always means missing the other. Until this particular Christmas, when Sierra meets Caleb, and one life eclipses the other. By reputation, Caleb is not your perfect guy: years ago, he made an enormous mistake and has been paying for it ever since. But Sierra sees beyond Caleb's past and becomes determined to help him find forgiveness and, maybe, redemption. As disapproval, misconceptions, and suspicions swirl around them, Caleb and Sierra discover the one thing that transcends all else: true love. Review: This book was amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was an amazing holiday read. I read it in a few days, but if I had the time, I would have read it in one sitting. I had expected there to be some sort of major heartbreak in this story, but I was wrong. This was simply a cute Christmas book, which I loved because after finishing City of Heavenly Fire, I needed something where nothing bad happened.
Sierra’s family runs a Christmas tree business and every year from Thanksgiving to Christmas, they go down to California and sell trees. Sierra has a best friend who she only sees during this time, Heather. Heather has a new boyfriend and isn’t too fond of him. She comes up with an idea for her, her boyfriend, and Sierra to go on a double date. Only one problem … Sierra doesn’t have a boyfriend. That gets fixed easily, she meets someone buying one of her family’s trees. But things aren’t that simple as she soon finds out that her new crush, Caleb, has a secret he’s been hiding. I loved Sierra and Caleb’s relationship throughout the book. Even though Caleb had a secret, she is very accepting and doesn’t hold it against him. Overall, I think this is a great holiday read and definitely recommend it! :) Buy What Light: I saw Alaina at an infinite book world do this tag and decided to do it too. :)  I don't have any decent pictures of me, so enjoy this picture of my cat, Shadow. Vital StatsName: Shoshi (Show-she) Nickname(s): A few of my friends call me Shosh. Birthday: June 26 Star Sign: Cancer Occupation: Student I guess, because I am still in school. :) AppearanceHair Color: Light brown Hair Length: Medium Eye Color: Brown Best Feature: Um I don't really know, my eyelashes maybe? I have really long eyelashes. Piercings: I have 3 piercings on each ear Tattoos: None Right or Left: Left FirstsBest Friend: Probably someone I met in preschool Award: Uh probably a participation award lol Sport: Dance Real Vacation: According to my Mom, my first real vacation was to Maine when I was 6 weeks old. Concert: Probably a classical music concert FavoritesFilm: I have a lot of favorite films, so I am just going to list a few: Soul Surfer, Me Before You, and Catching Fire TV Show: Right now, my favorite TV show is Shadowhunters Color: Red Song: At the moment my favorite song is War of Hearts by Ruelle. I also love artists such as Melanie Martinez, Halsey, and more. Restaurant: a local restaurant called Great Sage Shop: For books I like going to discount book suppliers and local book stores and for clothes I like Francesca's. Book: The Lux series all of the way!! But I also like Sweet Evil and The Mortal Instruments. CurrentlyFeeling: Excited because I just went to Barnes and Noble! Eating: Nothing right now Thinking about: Books.... what else is new lol Watching: My Dad has football (American) on right now. Wearing: Leggings, a hoodie, and fuzzy socks FutureWant Children: Yes Want to be Married: Yes Careers in Mind: Being an author would be so fun! Where do you want to live: New York City Do you believe in...God: Yes
Miracles: Yes Love at First Sight: It could happen Ghosts: They probably exist Aliens: Well, Lux... so yes :) Soul Mates: Maybe Heaven: Yes Hell: I don't know Kissing on the First Date: It depends on the person and situation Yourself: Yes  Title: City of Glass Author: Cassandra Clare Series: The Mortal Instruments, #3 Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Date Published: March 24, 2009 Pages: 541 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Synopsis: To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters - never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight. As Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadowhunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadowhunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he's willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her newfound powers to help save the Glass City - whatever the cost? Review: I am trying so so hard to make this a spoiler free review because I was spoiled before I read it and I think it is so much better to discover something on your own rather than someone else telling you about it. Anyways, wow, this book. This book was thrilling from the beginning to the end. When you thought something was going to happen, it didn’t and something completely different happens. When you think all hope is lost, everything turns around. My one complaint about this book is that the series could have been ended after this book. I guess that isn’t really a complaint about this specific book but oh well. The entire book this was pretty much me:  This is such a powerful read. The last half of the book I couldn’t believe what was happening. I didn’t want to believe it. This book was outstanding.  Buy City of Glass:
 Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice. To participate, grab your current read and share a few sentences from page 56.  Book Beginnings on Fridays is hosted by Rose City Reader. To participate, grab your current read and share the first sentences. The forest had become a labyrinth of snow and ice. I'd been monitoring the parameters of the thicket for an hour, and my vantage point in the crook of a tree branch had turned useless. The gusting wind blew thick flurries to sweep away my tracks, but buried along with them any signs of potential quarry. -Page 1 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass I didn't, and when I went to ask more about whom I should try to avoid, she had already finished with my hair and opened the door to the hall. -Page 56 of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass  When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal but Tamlin- one of the lethal immortal faeries who once ruled their world.
As Feyre dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow over the faerie lands is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it... or doom Tamlin- and his world- forever.  Title: Breakwater Author: Errin Stevens Series: The Mer Chronicles, #2 Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance Publisher: Errin Stevens Date Published: November 25, 2016 Pages: 320 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Synopsis: The sirens of Griffins Bay are in trouble, and the recent slew of royal suicides looks to be the least of their worries. For one, unless a blood relative of the queen shows up, no one's around to staff the monarchy. Well, except for a whack-job bureaucrat and he seriously won't do. Worse is the community unrest threatening siren society, a problem caused by too many humans in the pool, which means Simon and his off-limit girlfriend will have to run and hide if they want to make more of their flirtation... The solution doesn’t inspire confidence at first, but the Blakes have everything at hand to set their world to rights - namely, a hidden queen, a dead prince, and a facility for human manipulation. Once they find their sea legs, they'll restore order, distribute smart phones, and drive that conniving bureaucrat to a grisly, satisfying end. Review: This book is extremely unique, I have not seen any other series even remotely similar. This book did take me a while to read. I wanted to really make sure I caught every detail so I made sure I read slowly.
I was captivated by this book, all of it; the plot, the characters, the world. I loved the characters. Every character had something different and special about them which made it very easy to differentiate them. This is by far the best siren/ mermaid novel I have ever read. If you like a good romance, fantasy, or paranormal novel, then this book is for you! Buy Breakwater:  Thursday Quotables is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Bookshelf Fantasies. To participate, share a few sentences from your current read! I don't know how to fully enjoy any of these moments without wondering if it's the last. -What Light by Jay Asher  Sierra's family runs a Christmas tree farm in Oregon—it's a bucolic setting for a girl to grow up in, except that every year, they pack up and move to California to set up their Christmas tree lot for the season. So Sierra lives two lives: her life in Oregon and her life at Christmas. And leaving one always means missing the other.
Until this particular Christmas, when Sierra meets Caleb, and one life eclipses the other. By reputation, Caleb is not your perfect guy: years ago, he made an enormous mistake and has been paying for it ever since. But Sierra sees beyond Caleb's past and becomes determined to help him find forgiveness and, maybe, redemption. As disapproval, misconceptions, and suspicions swirl around them, Caleb and Sierra discover the one thing that transcends all else: true love.  WWW Wednesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words. To participate share what you are currently reading, what you recently read, and what you plan on reading next. What are you currently reading? I am currently reading What Light by Jay Asher. What have you recently finished? I just finished Breakwater by Errin Stevens. What are you going to read next? I am planning on reading A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass next. Books mentioned in this post  Sierra's family runs a Christmas tree farm in Oregon—it's a bucolic setting for a girl to grow up in, except that every year, they pack up and move to California to set up their Christmas tree lot for the season. So Sierra lives two lives: her life in Oregon and her life at Christmas. And leaving one always means missing the other. Until this particular Christmas, when Sierra meets Caleb, and one life eclipses the other. By reputation, Caleb is not your perfect guy: years ago, he made an enormous mistake and has been paying for it ever since. But Sierra sees beyond Caleb's past and becomes determined to help him find forgiveness and, maybe, redemption. As disapproval, misconceptions, and suspicions swirl around them, Caleb and Sierra discover the one thing that transcends all else: true love.  The sirens of Griffins Bay are in trouble, and the recent slew of royal suicides looks to be the least of their worries. For one, unless a blood relative of the queen shows up, no one's around to staff the monarchy. Well, except for a whack-job bureaucrat and he seriously won't do. Worse is the community unrest threatening siren society, a problem caused by too many humans in the pool, which means Simon and his off-limit girlfriend will have to run and hide if they want to make more of their flirtation... The solution doesn’t inspire confidence at first, but the Blakes have everything at hand to set their world to rights - namely, a hidden queen, a dead prince, and a facility for human manipulation. Once they find their sea legs, they'll restore order, distribute smart phones, and drive that conniving bureaucrat to a grisly, satisfying end.  When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin—one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.
As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow grows over the faerie lands, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever.  Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by The Purple Booker. To participate, grab your current read and share a few spoiler free sentences! Fear was a dangerous, unpredictable weapon. -The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins  When a strange beast terrorizes the kingdom of Lochlanach, fear stirs revolt. In an act of desperation, a proclamation is sent to all of Eurona—kill the creature and win the ultimate prize: the daughter of King Lochson’s hand in marriage.
Princess Aerity knows her duty to the kingdom but cannot bear the idea of marrying a stranger... until a brooding local hunter, Paxton Seabolt, catches her attention. There’s no denying the unspoken lure between them... or his mysterious resentment. Paxton is not the marrying type. Nor does he care much for spoiled royals and their arcane laws. He’s determined to keep his focus on the task at hand—ridding the kingdom of the beast—but the princess continues to surprise him, and the perilous secrets he’s buried begin to surface. Inspired by the Grimm Brothers’ tale “The Singing Bone,” New York Times bestselling author Wendy Higgins delivers a dark fantasy filled with rugged hunters, romantic tension, and a princess willing to risk all to save her kingdom. |
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