The Dream Thieves (Maggie Stiefvater)

Another month has gone and past, but I am back from the land of the student zombies! Exams are over and that means I am finally free to breathe and read. The first thing I did was finish reading the sequel to The Raven Boys and I have to say, I couldn't put it down once I truly started it!

The Dream Thieves continues to follow the lives of Blue and the Raven Boys, as they work to repair the ley line that they desperately searched for in the first book. The ley line, which seemed to hold so strong in the first book, now seems to be draining as if an external source is squeezing it dry of all its powers. What is this external source? That's what they are trying to figure out. They need the ley line to continue their initial quest, and without it there is no hope in succeeding. As the story progresses, it seems to that one of the Raven Boys themselves might actually unknowingly have a part in the draining of the energy; but is he the only one capable of such things?

The suspense holds throughout the entirety of the novel and I must say, I didn't think Maggie could write a story better than the first book; but she did and it's incredible! I'm still not sure what it is about Maggie's writing that leaves me feeling completely consumed by the world that she creates, but whatever it is, wow! The characters feel so real when you read about them and they grow and feel just like people do in the land of the reality. This book allows you to really understand the characters and also see them come to terms with various things. I absolutely love it!

Overall, I would rate The Dream Thieves 5/5 because it was perfect! With two out of three books in the series receiving a perfect rating from me so far, I can't wait to begin reading the final installment! Definitely check out this series!

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The Raven Boys (Magge Stiefvater)

Hey there bookworms! I'm back and here with another review (finally)! I truly am sorry for the slow turnout of reviews on this blog, however I am quite busy with coursework at University - as I am typing this, we are at the one week mark until final exams; I am drowning in assignments and study notes. Despite the hectic environment right now, I have made the point of trying to read every night; only difference from normal is that by the time I get to bed, I just want to sleep - I only end up reading one chapter. But I'm here now and that's all that matters!

The Raven Boys is a supernatural, teen fiction novel by Maggie Stiefvater. She is the author of the Shiver-Linger-Forever-Sinner series that I absolutely raved about and therefore I was quite excited to start this series. And, as expected, Maggie did NOT disappoint! This book, the first of a new trilogy, was absolutely magnificent! The story follows the life of Blue, the daughter to a family of psychics, who doesn't have the ability to see like her family does; instead, she makes the "sight" stronger for those around her. In addition, the story follows a group of school boys who attend the pretentious school of Aglionby Academy; these boys have taken it upon themselves to solve the ancient task of waking a ley line. The two become entwined in the task when Blue experiences something new; something that only happens when those without "sight" are somehow directly tied to that individual.

The Book Cover

I don't want to give away anything to detailed as I enjoyed the suspense and growth that the novel provided to me as a reader. The build-up is really well written, the character development and character relationship growths are phenomenal, and the characters themselves are all very unique. I love when authors make a point of giving each and every character a personality, instead of just "cookie-cutter characters" as I like to call them.

I'm now currently reading the second novel in the series - The Dream Thieves - and am looking forward for the third and final novel - Blue Lily, Lily Blue - to be delivered to my library (it's on order currently).

Overall, I would rate The Raven Boys 5/5 because it was perfect! And I am definitely already feeling the same about the second novel so far!

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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,
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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