The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid

Hello! I'm putting the House of Night reviews on hold...mainly because I got a new book that I was skeptical of reading but everyone was saying it was great so I figured might as well read it and see why everyone's saying that.

So I did, and this is my opinion:

THE KANE CHRONICLES: THE RED PYRAMID, or the short title, THE RED PYRAMID follows two brother and sister siblings, Carter and Sadie (does anyone else think of my dog when they hear that name?). Carter has been traveling the world living out of a suitcase (literally) with his dad ever since his mom died. Only twice a year he sees his sister who is American but now lives in England with that accent.

On one semi annual visit things begin to go wrong, Carter and Sadie notice their dad speaking to someone who makes him and them very hostile and Carter notices his dad is holding his knapsack very close which he only does in times of high stress and danger.

This book most certainly catches the reader off guard, only if they're not familiar with the Egyptian gods however. If they are more familiar with them then I, they might not be as surprised or as confused at the pronunciations of the names, and places. This captures the sibling rivalry perfect (as it's narrated by both Carter and Sadie), and the emotions and skills begin to change in each character over time allowing the reader to see really just how much they've grown physically, mentally, and emotionally.

This is a fantastic read! Please do not skip ahead and read the end like I do with every book I come across, it really will ruin your appetite for reading it.

Sayonara!

The Lost Hero

THE LOST HERO...I just realized makes no sense unless you read PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS. I have read the books in their chronological order, but would rather not review them out of order. Ssssoooooooo I'll be re-reading PERCY JACKSON and reviewing them.

But not so soon. I plan to re-read HOUSE OF NIGHT. It's a vampire book but nothing like the Twilight saga (yes I have and will review them...I'm not looking forward to it). This series is rated R, but don't worry! I'm taking a pen, and scratching out all the cursing :) YAY ME!!!!

Sayonara!

and Sayonara! (I forgot to say it in my last post)

The Infernal Devices: The Clockwork Angel

Hello! I know it's been forever but fear not! I have two books to review today. The first is a prequel to the amazing MORTAL INSTRUMENTS series. The series is called THE INFERNAL DEVICES and the book CLOCKWORK ANGEL.

CLOCKWORK ANGEL is in the 1800's Victorian era in London. Tess (short for Theresa) is a 16 year old American coming to London to meet her brother, Nathanial to live with as their Aunt died. She meets two sisters who claim her brother sent them to retrieve her and the story continues from there with her meeting Shadowhunters and being introduced into the Shadow world.

Do not expect everything to be similar to the MORTAL INSTRUMENTS. If you do, you will be disappointed and be waiting for things that do not happen. This book can stand on it's own and does NOT need to be read after the MORTAL INSTRUMENTS. Is it helpful, yes, but not mandatory. The book has a different edge to it and centers around machines called automatons that are not included in the first series. This story does not pull you right into it...but you can't walk away. You develop a love for the characters as you do for Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett.

Cassandra Clare certainly does not let the reader down in this first installation of the new series. If fact quite the opposite, she will leave them begging for more.

The Mortal Instruments: City of Glass

Like the second book, CITY OF GLASS picks up right where CITY OF ASHES left off. Clary who is no longer dating Simon, is getting ready to go to Idris, the home of all Shadowhunters. The story centers around the events they have all been dreading, with Valentine and the Mortal Instruments. The reader will see very little of the New York life they are use to seeing as in the first two books. However do not fret! You will not be disappointed in this at all!

There are even more twists and turns and 180's in this book more so than the last. All the questions are answered, like "Why can Simon walk in the daylight?", "Are Clary and Jace ever going to be happy?", "Does Alec come out to his parents?" and "What happens with Clary's mom?" All are answered and even more so. This keeps you on edge and constantly reading, you will find yourselves pulled back into the Shadow world where you cannot help but to read and read until there is nothing left in the pages to be read. This book is by far the best of all 3, and yet it isn't the end, there is still more to come!

Sayonara!

The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes

The second book of the 6 book series, CITY OF ASHES, begins where CITY OF BONES left off. Torn between her best friend (now boyfriend) Simon and her (wish he wasn't but he is) brother Jace. Clary has to fight to keep her family together from her long lost and crazy biological father.

This book has some twists in the story that are completely unexpected and new to the readers world and imagination. She and Jace learn new things about each other as well as what their father has done in his past. The reader is privileged enough to follow some of the other characters within the story, such as Alec, Simon, and Jace. Which allows the reader to see inside the minds of those that are near impossible to figure out and results in a new found or deeper love for each.

The ending of the book makes your heart drop and then leap for joy within a matter of 3 pages and leaves the reader begging for more.

Conclusion: 4 stars


Sayonara!

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

The first book in the trilogy of THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS series. It is set in modern time in New York/Brooklyn/Manhattan. The story line follows 15 year old Clary (Clarissa) Fray who is witnesses a murder, however when she confronts the attackers the body disappears before her eyes. Soon she is thrown into a world she never knew existed however someone very close to her did and did everything in their power to keep her away from it all.

The story is very very well written and played out, there is not too much information that would overload the casual reader and on the other hand does not bore the avid reader. There is plenty of action and war for the romance haters, but also romance for those who loves sex books. This book is widely attractive to any reader and captures and takes them on a ride not soon forgotten or pushed out of the memory.

Cassandra Clare has a talent not so often bestowed that can capture the attention and keep almost every age of reader.

Conclusion: 4 1/2 stars


Sayonara!

BOOK REVIEW!!!!

I've decided that I will now dedicate this blog to book reviews! I do not want to start a new blog because I haven't signed into this thing in two months, so odds are I won't keep up with two.

I will not be reviewing a book today, I just wanted to come on and look at pictures of my dogs, and update everyone what I plan to do! :) YAY ME!!!!


Sayonara!