The Eye Of Minds (James Dashner)

The Eye Of Minds is a story that I have been wanting to read for a while and have only just gotten around to grabbing a copy from my library. I heard about this novel from YouTuber Joey Graceffa in one of his videos - he often plugs Audible and the books he's reading - and I was immediately fascinated since I loved the author's Maze Runner series.

The Eye Of Minds follows the journey of three young and dedicated gamers: Michael, Sarah, and Bryson. All three of these gamers have dedicated their time (and money) to invest in the full experience of the VirtNet; they experience everything in the "Sleep" as if it were real, as if it were happening in the "Wake". However, the game changes the minute Michael is taken by the VNS and told his hacking skills (and his friends' hacking skills) are needed to stop a dangerous man: Kaine. With no way to refuse, the three gamers take on the very difficult mission of stopping someone, or something, from destroying the VirtNet.

The Book Cover

The focus of the novel is mainly on Michael, a character who I was instantly intrigued by due to his curiosity of the unknown and his grounded nature; they're two things that shouldn't work well together, but somehow work for him. Sarah gives the novel that excellent girl power punch, showing that girls can rock in the gaming world just as much as guys. Bryson gives the novel a sense of strength through is bold personality.

The Eye Of Minds is the beginning of a new series by James Dashner. The second novel The Rule Of Thoughts was published early in August this year. A third novel is set to be released Fall 2015. I look forward to continuing this series.

The Sequel

Overall, I would rate The Eye Of Minds 4.8/5 because it was essentially perfect. The only thing is there were a couple of moments where I found myself a bit confused; something's could use a bit more explaining.

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Update #3 :)

Hey there bookworms!
Time for another update blog post :)

I just wanted to post a small update to let you know what's up with this blog. As you already know, I am currently in University so finding the time to read has been quite difficult, but I am trying my best! There will be a new review posted next week on Friday though so look forward to that :)

After that review however, there will be a delay because the weekend I chose to come home was on the Canadian Thanksgiving which meant the library was closed. So I currently will not have a book to read for a few weeks. Sorry!

Also, just as an update in regards to reading The Point of Infliction, I am still hoping to read the book; however, my library is VERY slow with book order requests so I am still waiting on that to come in. But I will be reading it and reviewing it hopefully before the end of the year is up! Sorry for the delay on that one!

Until next time,
Happy Reading Fellow Bookworms :)

Sinner (Maggie Stiefvater)

Hello there bookworms! Yes, it has been quite some time since I've posted a review - basically a month - but as I said in the update post, I am currently in school. Hopefully you guys are doing well and I hope you enjoy this new review!

Sinner is a follow up novel to the Shiver - Linger - Forever trilogy that I so desperately loved and hoped for more stories from the characters; and now there is! Recently released, Sinner follows the lives of Isabel and Cole as the have left Mercy Falls. Isabel, working in a clothing store, is very much set in her day-to-day routine; that is until Cole shows up in LA. Cole, saying he was there for her, is not quite telling the truth. Having been signed up by reality TV show producer Baby, Cole is set to have his everyday filmed whilst making an album; or so he thought. Could there be more to this show? Will Cole be able to hold onto Isabel at all?

The Book Cover

Ever since I finished reading the original trilogy, I longed for a follow up book and this definitely filled that hole of missing the characters. This book is everything any fan of Maggie's could want because the plot is well thought out and the character development is so pure. If you get the chance, definitely pick up this book to read!

Overall I would rate Sinner 5/5 because there was absolutely nothing wrong with this book whatsoever! Definitely read this, as well as the trilogy!

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Catching Air (Sarah Pekkanen)

After having a week off from blogging - and catching up with life - I am quite excited to be back to doing what I love. While on that week hiatus, this blog passed the 500 page view marker since starting earlier this year, and all I can say is WOW! I am so excited that anybody takes the time to stop by and check out the blog and the reviews I've been posting, so thank you!

This week's review is of Catching Air by Sarah Pekkanen, a romance-survival-lifestyle themed book. I say there's three categories because the book follows the lives of two couples and a stand alone female: Peter and Kira, Alyssa and Rand, and Dawn. Their lives all become intertwined in the craziness that is running a B-and-B. Being brothers, Peter and Rand go way back but they also have a rocky history; something that must be worked through. Kira and Alyssa, being sister-in-laws, face their own challenges apart; Kira in regards to catering a wedding and Alyssa in regards to becoming a mother. Dawn faces her own hardships, as she tries to escape from a haunted past.

The Book Cover

I've never read a book quite like this one, but I don't necessarily say that as a bad thing. Yes at first I found myself confused as to which character was being placed into my point of view, but as the story begins to develop - and you get an understanding of the characters - the switching of views becomes quite easy to pick up on.

The plot itself is again something quite unique to itself and I definitely fell in love with it, along with its characters. A few parts I found a bit "wordy" but other than that, I recommend this book from start to finish! Might find myself reading some more of Sarah Pekkanen's work in the future!

Other Books by Sarah Pekkanen

Overall I would rate Catching Air 4.5/5 because there was the initial (yet minor) confusion, as well as the slight wordiness in parts; other than that, definitely give this a read!

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Update #2

Hey there bookworms! How are things going? Enjoying the end of the summer with a good book I hope :)

As you know, Fridays are the days that I upload my most recent book reviews; however, unlike all the previous weeks, there was no review uploaded this morning. That is because I have been quite busy with work and with getting myself organized for moving into my new apartment. So unfortunately, there will be no review for this week! Hopefully I will finish my book for next week.

But this does bring me to my second point which is school. I start back at University in September, and therefore I will not have as much time to read. So, in that case, come September I will only be posting reviews once or twice a month on a Friday or Saturday morning. I'm really sorry to have to cut back on this blog :(

Hopefully you'll stick with me for the time being despite fewer postings!

Until next time,
Happy Reading Fellow Bookworms

Landline (Rainbow Rowell)

Landline is a book that I became aware of via the world of Tumblr. I follow quite a few book blogs - as I like to get ideas of new books to read - and this author (and book) was one that appeared on my dashboard quite often. On a recent trip to the library, I happened to look in the 'New' section and saw this book sitting on the shelf. Having recognized it from Tumblr, I decided to give it a go since it has been popular in the online world. Of course, I knew nothing of the story or plot before checking this book out.

Landline is a fictional romance story that follows the marriage of Georgie McCool and her husband Neal. Having been married for quite some time and now being parents to two lovely girls, things aren't as great as they used to be. Georgie is your typical business woman - always consumed by her work - is realizes that her family could cope quite fine without her; perhaps even not notice her missing. When Neal takes the kids to Omaha for Christmas, leaving Georgie at home by chose, Georgie soon finds herself regretting that decision. However, at her mother's house, she finds an old land-line phone that seems to allow her to take to pre-marriage Neal. How is that possible? Does this mean a second chance at happiness?

The Book Cover

That above blurb basically sums up the complete story. Having completed the book, I have to say that I am quite conflicted about what to rate the story. On one hand, the idea behind the story is something that I really love. The concept that one could talk to the past and help themselves realize how to fix things is a unique story line. However, the way Rainbow Rowell chose to apply that concept is another thing. I found the story to drag on and be repetitive, not reaching the full potential that I'd hoped it would. I often found myself skipping sections in hopes of finding something new. In addition, I found myself confused as to which phone conversations were with present Neal and which were with the past; there was no visual distinction (ie. italics, font change...).

Overall, I would rate Landline a mere 2.2/5 because of what I said above. It really breaks my heart to see a unique and intriguing storyline applied so poorly by an author. Rainbow Rowell is an author I had high hopes for because of the popularity I'd seen throughout many book blogs on Tumblr. Needless to say, I won't be trying another one of her books anytime soon.

Her other novels, if you would like to give them a go.
(Let me know your thoughts on the others if you've read them)

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Reached (Ally Condie)

Reached is the third and final novel in the Matched trilogy that follows the lives of those who live in the Society and those who escaped that world. Just like the first two novels, this story is a futuristic, corrupted world that must bounce back from self-destruction. However, unlike the first two, this book is split into five parts and follows three first-person perspectives. It follows the minds of Cassia, Ky, and Xander.

The Book Cover

The plot of this book lacks the action that the first two possessed; it seems to be more tame in that respect and is instead more about the finer details and smaller triumphs. You begin to learn more about the characters themselves as well as learn more of the people who left the Society. This plot follows the aftermath of Crossed - the second book - and is focused on one goal specifically: the cure. Other than that, not much happened throughout the story. The book does remain suspenseful, but I did find myself skimming a few parts of the plot that I found to be lacking. Reached was a longer book compared to the first two and I think in this case, that actually hurt the story.

The series as whole was brilliant though and reading Reached is important in allowing the story to come to a completion. I would definitely recommend reading this trilogy!

I would rate Reached 4.6/5 because it wasn't as good as the first two in the series, but it was still fairly captivating and intriguing.

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