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The Devouring Land by Joshua David Bellin
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
On the day that Miriam and Issac were supposed to get married, a bunch of urthwyrms destroy their village. Sarah gets out with as many as she can, but it isn't even 1/4 of the village's population. Sarah knows there has to be another village somewhere near by. Someone from this village had to have saved her, Isaac, and Miriam, but finding this village proves to be another challenge. With unseen forces along the way, Sarah trudges on, loosing a few others on the way. Surprises, including one about her lineage, await her. Do they make it to the village? What are the surprises that are awaiting her? Find out in The Devouring Land.
This book was even better than the first. I did not want to put it down. There were so many twists and turns. I cannot wait to read the next one.
This book was even better than the first. I did not want to put it down. There were so many twists and turns. I cannot wait to read the next one.
Ecosystem by Joshua David Bellin
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Earth has had enough of humans destroying and overexploiting it. After a series of catastrophes, leaving very few of the human race to live, it seeks revenge. The remaining humans have evolved to defend themselves from this new, aware ecosystem. Sensors are born with the sense. They know what the ecosystem is thinking, what it's going to do, and when it's going to do it. When Sensor Sarah goes against the rules of the Sensors, she tries to redeem herself by training Miriam, until she pushes Miriam too far and Miriam goes missing. Can Sarah fix what she has done? Is Miriam lost for good? Find out in Ecosystem.
I enjoyed every moment of this book. I did not want to put it down. It was full of twists and turns. The world created is intriguing and has creatures that have evolved from the creatures we have today, evolved into the majority of them being bloodthirsty. If you want to read an original, science fiction, dystopian book, look no further.
I enjoyed every moment of this book. I did not want to put it down. It was full of twists and turns. The world created is intriguing and has creatures that have evolved from the creatures we have today, evolved into the majority of them being bloodthirsty. If you want to read an original, science fiction, dystopian book, look no further.
Carrie by Stephen King
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Carrie is a bullied teenager with the power of telekinesis. Her mother is a religious psychopath. Everywhere Carrie goes, she encounters some type of abuse. Then one prank pushes her too far. What made Carrie break? What does she do in retaliation? Find out in Carrie.
Carrie covers issues that some teens unfortunately endure. It is not like many of Stephen King's novels, but it is still intriguing. It includes reports and articles about telekinesis and Carrie. I did not want to put it down.
Carrie covers issues that some teens unfortunately endure. It is not like many of Stephen King's novels, but it is still intriguing. It includes reports and articles about telekinesis and Carrie. I did not want to put it down.
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Peeta, Johanna, Enobria, and Annie are captured by the Capitol. Katniss, Finnick, and Beetee are in District 13, a district they once thought was long gone. President Coin, the leader of the rebellion, is unsure of Plutarch's decision that Katniss is the Mockingjay. She believes they should have saved Peeta. District 12 was destroyed, but Katniss's family made it out alive thanks to Gale. Katniss must prove to Coin that she is worthy to be the Mockinjay, but with the terrors that haunt her, it almost seems impossible. Are they able to save Peeta and the others? Does Katniss prove she is worthy to be the Mockinjay? Can the rebellion succeed? Find out in The Mockingjay.
I loved this book like the others. You can envision the scenes that the characters are in and the character's feelings are realistic. Many are lost by the end of the book. Some of the losses upset me. Overall, it's a good end to the series.
I loved this book like the others. You can envision the scenes that the characters are in and the character's feelings are realistic. Many are lost by the end of the book. Some of the losses upset me. Overall, it's a good end to the series.
Bad at Being Good: An MM Brother's Best Friend Romance by A.L. Morrow
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Benji has been drawn to Milo, but Milo is his best friend’s little brother. He promised his best friend that he would not flirt with Milo, but after Kellan passed away, Benji’s life was turned upside down. He lost his best friend, and he flunked out of school. Then there’s Milo. Milo, who has grown into a man, is within reach. Will Benji break his promise to Kellan now that he is gone? Find out in Bad at Being Good.
The characters are loveable, and the actions are realistic. Their feelings are relatable as well. This book drew me in and kept me itching to find out what happened next. So much happens in this book and it is full of twists and turns.
I highly recommend this book. It is for a mature audience with adult content, but I did not want to put it down. It is the perfect M/M friends to lovers’ story with some tragedy mixed in. I was routing for them the entire book.
The characters are loveable, and the actions are realistic. Their feelings are relatable as well. This book drew me in and kept me itching to find out what happened next. So much happens in this book and it is full of twists and turns.
I highly recommend this book. It is for a mature audience with adult content, but I did not want to put it down. It is the perfect M/M friends to lovers’ story with some tragedy mixed in. I was routing for them the entire book.
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Peeta and Katniss are now victors and have to continue the facade of being lovers for the rest of their lives. President Snow does not believe they are in love and threatens Katniss' family and loved ones if she does not convince him. Then, the Quarter Quell is announced and Katniss' life is turned upside down once again. What is this Quarter Quell and what does it have to do with Katniss and Peeta? Find out in Catching Fire.
This book is full of enemies and allies. You never know who is what until the very end. Twists and turns meet you at every corner, making this book hard to put down. The characters are loveable with relatable feelings and the scenes are described in such a way that the reader can easily envision them and feel like they are in the story as well. I'm excited to read the next in the series.
This book is full of enemies and allies. You never know who is what until the very end. Twists and turns meet you at every corner, making this book hard to put down. The characters are loveable with relatable feelings and the scenes are described in such a way that the reader can easily envision them and feel like they are in the story as well. I'm excited to read the next in the series.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Follow Katniss and Peeta while they compete in The Hunger Games against 22 other tributes. Only one can make it out alive. Through injuries, sicknesses, and unnatural threats who becomes the 74th victor? Find out in The Hunger Games.
I enjoyed every moment of the book. I did not want to put it down. The setting was described in such a way I could envision it entirely. I felt like I was in The Hunger Games with them. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
I enjoyed every moment of the book. I did not want to put it down. The setting was described in such a way I could envision it entirely. I felt like I was in The Hunger Games with them. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Follow President Snow through his late teen years, from being an Academy student, to being a mentor for The Hunger Games, and more. Find out why Snow is the way he is, how The Hunger Games started, and much more.
I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I did not want to put it down. You even start to feel bad for Snow, just a little bit. There were twists and turns galore.
I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I did not want to put it down. You even start to feel bad for Snow, just a little bit. There were twists and turns galore.
Justice Calling by Annie Bellet
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Sorceress Jade Crow has been hiding from her ex, an evil sorcerer, in a small town full of non-humans. She hasn't used her powers in ages and didn't plan on doing it anytime soon, at least until she gets a visit from a Justice. Then things start to go south. An unknown magic is trapping shifters into their animal forms and feeding off of their powers. When those she loves are being targeted, Jade does not hesitate to use the powers she has been hiding. Is Jade able to save her friends? Find out in Justice Calling.
Justice Calling is a fast read. It is a good story with some twists. I do wish that it was drawn out a little more. It felt rushed. I also wish that it went a little more into the character's lives (such as why Jade is called the twenty-sided sorceress). It is more of a 3.5 than a 3, but I do not feel like it was a 4 star read. Maybe the other books in the series go further into character backstories, but I'm not interested enough to read more.
Justice Calling is a fast read. It is a good story with some twists. I do wish that it was drawn out a little more. It felt rushed. I also wish that it went a little more into the character's lives (such as why Jade is called the twenty-sided sorceress). It is more of a 3.5 than a 3, but I do not feel like it was a 4 star read. Maybe the other books in the series go further into character backstories, but I'm not interested enough to read more.
Country Gold by Heatherly Bell
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Lexi used to be in a band with her two sisters until a scandal made their label drop them. Luke, coming from a bad background, joined the sisters as a back up. After the scandal, he became the main star, but not before he and Lexi fall in love. Eventually, Lexi and her sisters leave Nashville, and Luke. Determined to win Lexi back, Luke returns to California after his tour. Can Luke win Lexi back? Find out in Country Gold.
I liked the story it was cute. The quotes at the beginning were a little weird, not because they were quotes but because of their sources (such as t-shirts and memes). Some of the wording was a little off and confusing as well. For example, it said Lexi wrapped her arms around him and put her hands on his abs. I was thinking he was back to her, but a couple of sentences later I found that to not be the case. Overall, it was a cute, quick read.
I liked the story it was cute. The quotes at the beginning were a little weird, not because they were quotes but because of their sources (such as t-shirts and memes). Some of the wording was a little off and confusing as well. For example, it said Lexi wrapped her arms around him and put her hands on his abs. I was thinking he was back to her, but a couple of sentences later I found that to not be the case. Overall, it was a cute, quick read.