Unclaimed by Laurie Wetzel

Unclaimed by Laurie Wetzel

A Review

I was able to get a e-copy of this book to review and I am so ridiculously happy that I did. The Twilight series is the only other paranormal series I have ever read and trust me, this book is on a whole different level. 

Unclaimed is a book about a pretty mysterious girl named Maddy and a angel Protector named MJ. The premise of the book is pretty difficult to explain because it is so complex. If you like angels, demons, girls with mysterious powers, or romance then I can say you should definitely give this book a try. 

MJ and Maddy are the cutest things ever and it is easy to buy into their romance. Yes, there is a little bit of YA cheese factor going on in this book but it doesn't bother me at all. The only words that can be used to adequately describe their relationship (and the whole book really) are adorable and delightful.

Before reading Unclaimed I had never read a book about angels or demons. Honestly I just wasn't that interested. I actually almost stopped reading Unclaimed after the first 30 pages because I was so confused. As I said, this book is pretty complex so being confused is kind of a given. As I got further into the book though I found myself becoming so intrigued because there was so much to figure out and so many questions to answer. Even the ending of the book is such a mystery and I thank my stars that the sequel is coming out later this year!

This book is sooo massively under hyped. I mean it only has 56 reviews on Goodreads which is ridiculous. I know that I will definitely be singing it's praises to anyone that will listen while I anxiously await the sequel!

Have a great day bookworms!

May TBR

May TBR

Here are the books I am planning on reading in May. 

1. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

I'm about half way through this one and loving it!

2. Unclaimed by Laurie Wetzel

I'm also half way through this one and it is sooo good!

3. Vampire Knight Vol 9-14 by Hino Matsuri

4. Fire by Kristin Cashore

5. Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore

6. Things We Know By Heart by Jessie Kirby

7. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 

So I admit I'm 99% sure I wont finish this one this month but I'll put it here for motivation!

What are you planning on reading this month?

Have a great day bookworms!

April Wrap-Up

April Wrap-Up

This month was so amazing because I actually read all the books I said I was going to read except one! YAY! *dance dance* That one book was Outlander by the way. I swear I'm never going to make it through that monstrosity. 

Okay onto the books I read this month!

1. Alice and Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
2 Stars

2. The Graceling by Kristen Cashore
4 Stars

3. A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E Schwab
3 Stars

4. Vampire Knight Vol 4-8 by Matsuri Hino 

5. With the Light 2: Raising an Autistic Child by Keiko Tobe
3 Stars
6. Ms. Marvel No Normal by G. Willow Wilson
3 Stars
7. Ms. Marvel Generation Why by G. Willow Wilson
3 Stars
8. The Walking Dead Vol 1 by Robert Kirkman
4 Stars
9. The Story of My Life by Helen Keller (Audiobook)
2 Stars
10. Passive Aggressive Notes by Kerry Miller
2 Stars
11. Warm Up (Vicious 0.5) by V.E Schwab
3 Stars
12. Losing It by Cora Carmack
4 Stars
13. The Start of Me and You by Emery Lord
3 Stars
14. Paper Towns by John Green
3 Stars
15. All Cats Have Aspergers by Kathy Hoopmann
4 Stars

Have a great day bookworms!

PopSugar Challenge: Paper Towns

PopSugar Reading Challenge 2015

Paper Towns by John Green

Read a Book That Became a Movie

So pretty much everyone has heard of this one. Ever since reading Looking for Alaska earlier this year I have basically been boycotting John Green. I can't even describe how much I hated that book. Between Green's love of existentialism and overly quirky characters, I was pretty sure I would never like one of his books again. I decided to read this book though when the Reads with Friends group on Goodreads held a readalong. Alas, Paper Towns wasn't all that bad. It might even have been mildly entertaining.  

The Good: 

1. Radar and Ben- These characters are seriously likable and are so much more than the stereotypical tropes I'll talk about later.

2. This book was seriously laugh out loud funny. Who doesn't like that?
3. Black Santas 

The Bad:

1.. Margo Roth Spiegelman and Quentin- Yuck, these were terribly unlikable characters. Margo was pretty much Alaska and that should tell you how much I hated her character.

2. Too much existentialism- Okay John Green, we get it already. 

I gave this book a 3/5 star rating because I did like some of the characters, the book was funny, and ultimately I did want to know what happened to Margo. However, the main characters were too unlikable and there was way too much philosophy for it to be truly enjoyable. Overall it was a forgettable book. In fact, I am already forgetting how it ended and I JUST read it. How sad that it was that anti-climatic. 

I only have one more John Green book sitting on my shelf (An Abundance of Katherine's) and I have never been so happy at the idea of never having to read a particular author ever again!

Have a great day bookworms!

Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon Wrap-up!

Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon Wrap-Up

This readathon was super disappointing for me. Kentucky has the mother-load of allergies so I spend most of the day in a headache induced stupor. Because of this I only got one book read. Hopefully the next one will be better. #boughtofbooks is soooo soon!

1. 

PopSugar Challenge: Graceling

PopSugar Reading Challenge 2015

Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Read a Book With a One Word Title

“When a monster stopped behaving like a monster, did it stop being a monster? Did it become something else?”

 I feel like I am the last person to have read this book. It's just like me to be the last on the bandwagon. I'm glad I jumped on though. 

Graceling is about a world in which some of the population is "graced". This can mean that they have special abilities in any area like cooking, fighting, or even mind-reading. Our main character, Katsa, is a graced fighter and is used to carry out her kings dirty work. When she meets Poe, another graced fighter, she finds not only common ground but a good friend. Will Katsa and Poe's relationship be able to weather protecting Princess Bitterblue while also trying to come to terms with Poe's true grace. 

I can't tell you how intrigued I was by the plot of this book when I picked it up at the library. I wasn't actually planning on reading it but I was instantly taken in by the idea of people having "graces". I mean what person doesn't wish they had Katsa's extraordinary powers. 

I fell in love with the first 100 pages and couldn't get enough of Poe's adorable arrogance or Katsa's strength and persistence. I was throughly amused and hoping that this would be a five star read. Sadly, after the pair left King Randa's court I began to get a little bored. I found myself not wanting to pick up the book for long periods of time or being tempted to skip over large passages. I'll just say it, the book definitely dragged in the middle. 

Despite its slowness, I still throughly enjoyed this read. I think it's honestly because I adored the cast of characters so much. You almost can't help but love Poe, Katsa, Raffin, and Bitterblue. 

I just recently found out this is a companion trilogy and I'm so excited! I must admit that I was hoping for a continuation of Poe and Katsa's story but I truly do love Bitterblue and am looking forward to hearing her story (and secretly hoping Katsa and Poe make an appearance). 

4 Stars!

“I'll teach you how to defend yourself, how to maim a man. We can use Po as a model.'

'Wonderful,' Po said. 'It's quite boring really, the way you beat me to death with your hands and feet, Katsa. It'll be refreshing to have you come at me with a knife.” 

Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon

Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon

TBR

Ohhhh it's that time again. Readathon time! It's been awhile since I last participated in a readathon so I'm more than a little pumped. I generally spend most of my Saturday reading anyways but it will be more fun with people to chat with. We are also supposed to get hit with a big storm so what could be better than a rainy, reading, hot chocolate kinnda day? 

Okay so onto the TBR!

1. Graceling by Kristen Cashore

I have been trying to finish this book for a month or two now. Hopefully this will be the day!
(edit: I actually finished reading this right before the readathon! Oops!)

2. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

I'm about halfway through this book and loving it!

3. With the Light Vol 2 by Keiko Tobe

4. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
I know with certainty that I wont finish this book but since I have been reading it for awhile now it would be good to put a dent in it. 

So that's my TBR. It's not nearly as large as some people but it's pretty ambitious for me. Hey, I gotta have ample time for napping as well. :-)

Will you be participating in the readathon? What will you be reading?

Here's the link to the sign up page for the readathon:

http://24hourreadathon.com/2015/03/26/april-2015-reader-sign-ups/