Waiting on Wednesday (33): A day late

Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine in which we showcase upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating. 

Inhuman (Fetch #1)

by Kat Falls

Goodreads Synopsis:

In a world ravaged by mutation, a teenage girl must travel into the forbidden Savage Zone to recover lost artifacts or her father’s life is forfeit.

America has been ravaged by a war that has left the eastern half of the country riddled with mutation. Many of the people there exhibit varying degrees of animal traits. Even the plantlife has gone feral.

Crossing from west to east is supposed to be forbidden, but sometimes it’s necessary. Some enter the Savage Zone to provide humanitarian relief. Sixteen-year-old Lane’s father goes there to retrieve lost artifacts—he is a Fetch. It’s a dangerous life, but rewarding—until he’s caught.

Desperate to save her father, Lane agrees to complete his latest job. That means leaving behind her life of comfort and risking life and limb—and her very DNA—in the Savage Zone. But she’s not alone. In order to complete her objective, Lane strikes a deal with handsome, roguish Rafe. In exchange for his help as a guide, Lane is supposed to sneak him back west. But though Rafe doesn’t exhibit any signs of “manimal” mutation, he’s hardly civilized . . . and he may not be trustworthy.

Why I'm Waiting:

She had me at "handsome, roguish Rafe". Need I say more?

Okay, I'll say more ;) 

Here are 3 reasons, besides the obvious rogue, that I'm looking forward to this book.

1. Post-apocalyptic-ish. I'm a sucker for that.

2. Mutations? I'm game.

3. Kick-butt heroine? I can only hope. 

So are y'all looking forward to this seemingly action/adventure packed book? Let me know in the comments below!

All the best ♥

Mackenzie 

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Glitch (Glitch #1) by Heather Anastasiu

Glitch (Glitch #1)
by Heather Anastasiu
Pages: 371
Format: ebook
Source: Netgalley


Rating: DNF


Completed: 46 %


Goodreads Synopsis: 


In the Community, there is no more pain or war. Implanted computer chips have wiped humanity clean of destructive emotions, and thoughts are replaced by a feed from the Link network.

When Zoe starts to malfunction (or “glitch”), she suddenly begins having her own thoughts, feelings, and identity. Any anomalies must be immediately reported and repaired, but Zoe has a secret so dark it will mean certain deactivation if she is caught: her glitches have given her uncontrollable telekinetic powers.

As Zoe struggles to control her abilities and stay hidden, she meets other glitchers including Max, who can disguise his appearance, and Adrien, who has visions of the future. Both boys introduce Zoe to feelings that are entirely new. Together, this growing band of glitchers must find a way to free themselves from the controlling hands of the Community before they’re caught and deactivated, or worse.

In this action-packed debut, Glitch begins an exciting new young adult trilogy


My Review:


No...just no. I tried. I really did. But me and Glitch just don't go together. 


At first, I actually kind of liked the book. Sure, it's your run-of-the-mill dystopian, but still interesting. I thought Zoe wasn't that bad and I liked that the world was believable and you get answers pretty quickly. 


Then came annoying characters, insta-love, made up curse-words, and awkward situations. Bleh. Zoe and the book were okay, but when I got 46% through, I realized that not much had happened in way of development. Character or plot wise. Yeah, you're given a bunch of answers, but then I just feel like I'm being told everything instead of being shown. 


At first I could understand Zoe's fear of glitching and fear of being deactivated. Who wouldn't be terrified. But after half the book she needs to shut-up and do something! Ugh.....it's just her going back and forth between turning herself in and running away. Quit being so dang paranoid. Either accept deactivation or go be part of the resistance. It's really not that hard. 


Then come's insta-love. Ugh......I mean, on one hand it's like "okay, she's just now getting used to these emotions. It may not be love but thats what it feels like to her. She's never experienced it before. Blah, blah, blah", but I just couldn't really get past it. Sometimes it's okay when there is a good explanation (like in paranormal books sometimes) but even then it bugs me. Insta-love can often be the bane of my existence. 


And those made up curse-words? No. I've never been the real picky one that likes new words cause it takes place in the future. It never really bothered me that people in dystopians speak like us. However, even though I don't care for made up languages, I can often times ignore them or get over them. However, in this book it was too often and they just grated on my ears! Every time he would say it I wanted to jump in the book and punch him in the face! It was making my ears bleed! And I never really understood why only cuss words change? 


And then, the icing on the cake. That part. The most awkward part I've ever read in a book. EVER. 

If I had been drinking something at the time, that would've happened.

Just that one sentence. I honestly don't even really know what to say! At first I was just utterly shocked. And then I burst out laughing. Not really the author's intent but it was just so awkward that I had to laugh. But it was that real awkward almost nervous sounding laugh that normally happens when it gets real quiet. Yeah. I put the book down after that. 


The one good thing? The author does a fantastic job of keeping the emotions real. These characters have felt no emotions for 17 years so of course there is going to be awkwardness. I like how, unlike most dystopians, the emotions were believable. They don't just come around, they learn these emotions. Did it bug me? Yeah. But at least it was understandable. And to be honest, had I fallen in love with the characters, I could have gotten over the awkward parts. But since I didn't love the characters or plot, it was just...meh.  


Overall:


While I feel that the author conveyed the emotions realistically, I just couldn't get into it. The book isn't bad by any means. I know plenty of people that loved it. But there are certain things that I just couldn't get over. If I had loved the characters or been really interested in the plot, I could've easily looked past the more trivial things. But I just couldn't. However, I say give it a try. Just cause I didn't care for it, doesn't mean it won't float someone else's boat. 

Have y'all read Glitch? Did you hate it or want to date it? Let me know! 

All the best ♥

Mackenzie

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Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

Masque of the Red Death (Masque of the Red Death #1)
by Bethany Griffin
Pages: 320
Source: Gift/B&N
Format: Hardback


Rating: I liked it (3/3.5 stars)


Goodreads Synopsis:


Everything is in ruins.

A devastating plague has decimated the population. And those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles to pieces around them.

So what does Araby Worth have to live for?

Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery make-up . . . and tantalizing ways to forget it all.

But in the depths of the club—in the depths of her own despair—Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club. And Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Neither boy is what he seems. Both have secrets. Everyone does.

And Araby may find something not just to live for, but to fight for—no matter what it costs her. 


My Review:


    I was so incredibly excited when I finally bought this book because I had heard some utterly fantastic things about it. I simply devoured it! I couldn't stop reading! Every chance I had (heck, even when I should've been doing other things) I grabbed this book just so I could delve back into this world. When I finished I immediately went to Goodreads and rated this a huge 4/4.5 stars. 


    Fast forward 30 minutes when I tried to write this review and I just felt...bleh. But not in a good way where you're just so sad the book ended and can't find another book to fill its awesome shoes. No. I looked back and couldn't really remember much about the book. I thought it was utterly fantastic while reading it, but afterwards all these things I kind of ignored kept coming back to bug me. 


    To be honest, I think what kept me so addicted was the atmosphere. There is no doubt that Masque of the Red Death is dark and gritty and gruesome and I loved it! I was completely immersed in this dark, gothic world. The eerie masks and threat of disease around every corner. It was....addicting. 


    However, I'd be lying if I didn't say the guys were also a bit addicting. Neither of them were exactly swoonworthy but they were intriguing. This has to do with their mysterious natures. Will, the mysterious man of the club has always intrigued Araby. But he's got a softer side too. He's actually an incredibly kind and loyal guy and really wants to help Araby. Elliott, the rich owner of the club probably has a couple loose screw yet I was still intrigued by him. In a weird way. If that makes any sense :P I can't really delve into either of them too much for fear of giving things away, but while I didn't fall in love with them, there is no doubt that I want to learn more about them. 


    But, those were really the only two aspects of this book that kept me reading. 


    When looking back, I didn't really care for Araby. She wasn't an incredibly strong heroine and she was far too trusting. She didn't really think through things and this really bothered me. Not to mention she was a bit depressing. I understand the death of her brother really affected her, but she's also got to learn to move on and learn that she can be happy. She's one of the lucky few to have a mask and should be thankful for that. Instead she does drugs and wants to go into oblivion to get away. I will say that she can be incredibly kind and she has a good heart and towards the end she does become stronger and learns that maybe she can be happy. However, I wasn't exactly rooting for her. 


    Also, there were many inconstancies in the writing. There were too many times where I had to go back and re-read sections because I thought I missed something. A big part where I did this was between Ch. 3 and 4. There was no transition. It went from 1 scene straight to the next. Even though you get a glimpse of what "happened" a little later, it doesn't make sense. I literally thought I was missing a chapter. That's not good. 


    While I loved the plot, it definitely could've been delved into more. Masques to keep out diseases, a tyrannical prince, rebellions? A great set-up but  I feel like we only really get a glimpse of it. While that's not bad, I do wish I could've seen more, especially more about how the world came to be. But hopefully we get to learn more about it in the next 2 books. 


    Also, on a side note: there is a religious cult. I don't think it was too bad, but I do hope it doesn't go overboard in the next books (which I have a feeling it might since I think its a big part of this book). 






Overall:


    This book was interesting, don't get me wrong. The atmosphere and mysterious nature of the book were definitely addicting. However, while the descriptive writing was good, transition needs to be worked on and more details added. If you like gothic atmospheres, definitely give this a try! 

All the best ♥

Mackenzie

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Starters (Starters #1) by Lissa Price

Starters (Starters #1)
by Lissa Price
Pages: 368
Source: Random Buzzers
Format: Paperback ARC


Rating: DNF


Goodreads Synopsis:


HER WORLD IS CHANGED FOREVER 

Callie lost her parents when the Spore Wars wiped out everyone between the ages of twenty and sixty. She and her little brother, Tyler, go on the run, living as squatters with their friend Michael and fighting off renegades who would kill them for a cookie. Callie's only hope is Prime Destinations, a disturbing place in Beverly Hills run by a mysterious figure known as the Old Man.

He hires teens to rent their bodies to Enders—seniors who want to be young again. Callie, desperate for the money that will keep her, Tyler, and Michael alive, agrees to be a donor. But the neurochip they place in Callie's head malfunctions and she wakes up in the life of her renter, living in her mansion, driving her cars, and going out with a senator's grandson. It feels almost like a fairy tale, until Callie discovers that her renter intends to do more than party—and that Prime Destinations' plans are more evil than Callie could ever have imagined. . . .


*SPOILERS THIS REVIEW*-sorry, I just couldn't really do it without them. While you must highlight to read them, you've still been warned. They aren't huge  and the don't necessarily ruin it (because I only read 1/2 the book) but if you don't like to know anything don't read. 


My Review:


Yes, I didn't finish...PLEASE DON'T KILL ME! I feel as if I'm the only one to not finish! I think I might start a riot :P Oh well. 


Look, its not that it was awful, because it wasn't. I actually was really, really interested for the first half. And then came the second half and I just kinda went mehh.....Look, the premise is beyond creepy. Um...I sure as heck know that I don't want some old person renting my body. I don't care how much money I get! Alright, scratch that. I do get a free makeover and it is a lot of money, but still. BEYOND CREEPY! But, to be honest, thats what kept me interested! I wanted to know what was going to happen. Especially after I learned about the whole assassination plan. I was like WHAT?!?!?  but then that plot point got all sorted out and it just kinda went down to meh....I didn't really care about the new plot. That one plot point was what kept me going because I was like "YES! whats gonna happen?!" (again, unhealthy obsession with assassins) but then it was resolved pretty easily and a new plot was added and it just went downhill from there.


And the romance....meh....(seems to be my favorite word for this review). The guy seemed nice, but I didn't feel like we got to know him. We learn that he's nice but thats pretty much it. I want a hate turned love romance or at least add some spice or tension or heck, flesh him out enough so that I like his sweetness and caring attitude. However, with this lack of depth, I couldn't even come to love how sweet he was. 


Also, there was one other thing that really bothered me, but perhaps I missed something so I was hoping that those who have read this could help me. Helena wanted her body so she could use it to do a job but her connection was faulty. She was supposed to have full control over Callie right? So she could do whatever and then Callie would deal with the consequences. But how come when she got it fixed, she couldn’t take over again, she could only talk to her? Did I miss something?


Overall: 
The first half of the book was really interesting. But after that little plot that I was so interested in got "solved" it just didn't keep my interest. I think I'll continue it again...maybe. Because I am still interested in finding out what happens but I'm not rushing out to read it. Do I still encourage you to read it? Yes. I've heard some utterly fantastic reviews, but its just not for me. I don't know if this has to do with my reading funk or if it is just because I read it after some absolutely fantastic books, but I'm just not feeling it. 

All the best ♥

Mackenzie

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Matched (Matched #1) by Ally Condie

Matched (Matched #1)
by Ally Condie 
Release Date: November 30, 2010
Pages: 366
Format: Hardcover
Source: Library
★★★★★





Goodreads Synopsis:
Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate... until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black.

The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander. But Cassia can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dared to follow.


My Review:


Absolutely amazing. Heartbreaking, wonderful...I'm honestly having a hard time trying to find words for this. 

First off, the romance? simply amazing! I can’t even do it justice with words. its so wonderful and beautiful and true. They don’t instantly fall in love, it takes time and it is a beautiful love. And don’t worry, there is no love triangle, for the love she feels for the different boys is different types of love. One the love of a friend and the other something more. Yet both are true and amazing. 

The Society think uncertainties and mistakes are what is wrong with the world and they fix that by making routines and taking away choice. This was a book about learning who you are and learning to make choices for yourself. So, in a society where are “choices” are already predicted, this is hard and something Cassia has to take the time to learn. 

All of the characters were amazing! Cassia who is learning to be true to herself and make her own choices in life. Xander, the loyal friend who would do anything for her. And Ky, who is amazingly sweet and loyal and kind. I absolutely fell in love with him. 

And the writing! So beautiful! Those words just broke my heart and made me feel these emotions right along with the characters. The only word to describe it would bebeautiful 

However, I’ll admit, Matched is slow….but deliberately slow. And honestly, it works. I think because its more realistic than most dystopias. As with most dystopias, all it takes is one action, one mistake and then all of the sudden the character goes into rebellious mode. And there’s nothing wrong with that, I actually like those books too. However, this was more realistic in the sense that her rebellion didn’t start immediately. Face it, when your raised one way, it will take a while for your ideals and thoughts to change. So, although the pacing was slow, it was because she was learningabout the wrong things in her society instead of instantly knowing. For this reason, the pace was perfect and kept me interested for I was learning right along with her. 

Matched is an amazingly sweet and true love story that will have your heart-pounding. You’ll feel the emotions and learn right alongside the characters. It is a heartbreakingly true romance that makes me want both the 2nd and 3rd books right away. I truly hope that anyone that picks up this book enjoys it just as much as I did. 

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Revealing Eden (Save the Pearls Part One) by Victoria Foyt

Revealing Eden (Save the Pearls Part One)
by Victoria Foyt
Release date: January 10, 2012
Pages: 307
Format: ebook
Source: netgalley
★★



Goodreads Synopsis:
Eden Newman must mate before her 18th birthday in six months or she'll be left outside to die in a burning world. But who will pick up her mate-option when she's cursed with white skin and a tragically low mate-rate of 15%? In a post-apocalyptic, totalitarian, underground world where class and beauty are defined by resistance to an overheated environment, Eden's coloring brands her as a member of the lowest class, a weak and ugly Pearl. If only she can mate with a dark-skinned Coal from the ruling class, she'll be safe. Just maybe one Coal sees the Real Eden and will be her salvation her co-worker Jamal has begun secretly dating her. But when Eden unwittingly compromises her father's secret biological experiment, she finds herself in the eye of a storm and thrown into the last area of rainforest, a strange and dangerous land. Eden must fight to save her father, who may be humanity's last hope, while standing up to a powerful beast-man she believes is her enemy, despite her overwhelming attraction. Eden must change to survive but only if she can redefine her ideas of beauty and of love, along with a little help from her "adopted aunt" Emily Dickinson.


My Review: 

Well that was…different. Though I’m not quite sure whether that is good or bad.

The Good:

  I really enjoyed the premise of this story. The synopsis is what initially drew me in. Though this story is much different than what I was expecting. For some reason, I was thinking it would be more like Tarzan. But its nothing like that.

 

  In this world, everyone has moved underground because the suns radiation is so bad. “Why” the radiation became so bad is never explained, it just is. Because of this, white people, who are more susceptible to the harmful rays, are now at the bottom of the social structure. Personally, I liked this reversal. However, I know for a fact that I would hate to live there. I’m ridiculously pale so I’d be screwed!!

  I also liked the beast. Not only he himself, but the idea of him. Again, I was thinking Tarzan so I was interested to see how he and Eden would interact. This had to be the part I was most interested in. I was both satisfied and dissatisfied when it came to this. Some parts where they were together were pretty steamy, but some were just awkward.

The Bad:

 The world building really bugged me at the beginning. The second half she did a great job of describing the jungle, but the part of her imagined world she didn’t execute very well. Yes, I get there are caves and that they live underground but not much else. When it comes to world-building, I’d rather have to many details than to little. In this case,  it was the latter.

Also, I thought the entire world went underground. No. While I understand her world, what happened to the rest of the world? Did all of them go underground? Did the rest die off? Or did they survive above ground?

Also, the action scenes lacked direction and detail. I was confused through many action parts, especially when she's actually in the process of leaving for the outside world. That whole part was well…confusing! When I read, I like to see it in my head. Therefore, I need details and direction. This book lacked that leaving me dazed and confused. I had to rely on the dialogue to get me through.

Eden also bugged me. I felt bad for her because of all the prejudice she faced, but there were plenty of times where she acted just plain idiotic. I often wanted to just smack some sense into her!! There were way to many times, especially when it came to the romance, that she would realize something, would almost act on it, then do something stupid, and return to where she was before she came to the realization. So…pretty much her epiphany was pointless. It really really really irritated me! There were plenty of times that she acted selfishly. Though she does redeem herself at the end, but it took waaayyyyy to long.

Another bad thing about the lack of descriptions was the fact that I could not picture what the beast man looked like. I need details!! That may be me, but, again, I like to picture what I read. I like to make a movie in my head! Yes, I love a good story and good characters, but when I don’t understand what they are doing, then I’m just sitting there confused. I don’t like being confused. At first I though he looked like an Egyptian god. Ya know, body of a human and head of a jaguar. But from the descriptions….I don’t know, I just couldn’t picture it. While she described it, I just couldn’t wrap my mind round it.

Overall, while I found the premise interesting, I felt the execution lacking. For me, I was just to confused due to way to few details. Although there is another book, I’m not exactly begging for it. However, I encourage you to give it a try. While this book may not have been for me, if you find the premise interesting and aren’t bothered by lack of details, then you might enjoy it! 

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Review: Lockdown (Escape from Furnace #1) by Alexander Gordon Smith

Lockdown (Escape from Furnace #1)
by Alexander Gordon Smith
Available Now
Pages: 273
Format: e-book
Bought
★★★★★

Goodreads Synopsis: 
Furnace Penitentiary: the world’s most secure prison for young offenders, buried a mile beneath the earth’s surface. Convicted of a murder he didn’t commit, sentenced to life without parole, “new fish” Alex Sawyer knows he has two choices: find a way out, or resign himself to a death behind bars, in the darkness at the bottom of the world. Except in Furnace, death is the least of his worries. Soon Alex discovers that the prison is a place of pure evil, where inhuman creatures in gas masks stalk the corridors at night, where giants in black suits drag screaming inmates into the shadows, where deformed beasts can be heard howling from the blood-drenched tunnels below. And behind everything is the mysterious, all-powerful warden, a man as cruel and dangerous as the devil himself, whose unthinkable acts have consequences that stretch far beyond the walls of the prison.

Together with a bunch of inmates—some innocent kids who have been framed, others cold-blooded killers—Alex plans an escape. But as he starts to uncover the truth about Furnace’s deeper, darker purpose, Alex’s actions grow ever more dangerous, and he must risk everything to expose this nightmare that’s hidden from the eyes of the world.


My Review:

….all right, that is just creepy on SO many levels. But in a good way! If there is such a thing as good creepy. Bleak, harsh, and down-right depressing, yet sooooo good!

This book but was amazingly disturbing but kept me so interested! I was constantly on the edge of my seat with my heart pounding. The plot had so many twists and turns and it was just so intense! Everything was just so unexpected!

Even though this book is from a guy’s perspective, don’t think its just for guys.This kid was an awesome narrator who was believable and relatable. Although this book was a bit “out there”, the characters made it believable because they acted like anyone would if they were in that situation. The main character wasn’t an automatic “tough guy” who could handle anything. Don’t get me wrong, this guy was tough, but he still had emotions and was scared out of his wits. He freely admitted he was a pee in his pants kinda guy and who wouldn’t pee in their pants while in furnace?! Heck, I would! And that ending?!?! You can’t end a book like that!!! Cliffhanger alert! Need second book NOW!

While this book is a horror book, I felt it had more of a suspense/thriller feel.

This book is ridiculously creepy on so many levels but don’t let that turn you off. It was an amazingly descriptive book that kept my heart racing even after finishing. However, it might be smart to read this book during the day. Just saying :) 

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Review of Cinder and Review slump (scarlet)

Cinder (Lunar Chronicles #1)
by Marissa Meyer
Available Now
Pages: 390
Format: Hardcover
Source: Bought from B&N
★★★★★



Goodreads Synopsis: 
Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . .

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.


My Review: 

Cinder is a compelling re-telling of Cinderella with a sci-fi twist. A re-telling that I absolutely fell in love with.

Cinder is a great character that was determined to get her freedom. You see, Cinder is a cyborg, a person worth nothing in New Beijing. Her adoptive mother despised her as did one of her stepsisters. She didn’t know why she was what she was, she didn't remember anything before her surgery, but she did know that she wanted to get away from her “family”. I admired her heart and her hard-working attitude. She was spunky and sarcastic, yet honorable. 

Iko, her sweet android was a great addition. Her personality chip made her humorous and realistic and I'm glad that Cinder at least had a friend in her.

Prince Kai was absolutely endearing. He would never give up when it came to getting Cinder to notice him. I absolutely adored him and his charming smile. He was modest when he didn’t think he would make a good emperor, but he even proves himself wrong with his wisdom and love for his people.

Although this is a re-telling, it wasn’t what I expected. When I think Cinderella re-telling, I thought that the first half of the book would be about how she is mistreated, then she would go to the ball, meet the prince and live happily ever after with a few differences in there….WRONG! Honestly, If I hadn’t been told that this was a re-telling, I probably never would have even guessed. But don’t get me wrong, that made me love it even more! Meyer kept true to the basics of the story. Cinder is the mistreated daughter who is pretty much a slave and there is a prince, but that’s pretty much where the similarities end. Marissa Meyer takes the story on a completely new and unique path. There’s a plague, cyborgs, and a crazy queen from the moon. There’s action, adventure, and heart. And although there was one part of the plot I saw coming from the beginning, it didn’t bother me that I knew because I thought the idea was great! This new take makes for an absolutely stunning debut and I can’t believe I must wait an entire year for the next book.

Cinder is an extremely intriguing story of a cyborg Cinderella with more than one twist. It is a prime example of addiction. After reading this, I have come to the conclusion that it is unfair that I must wait a year for the next novel. It should be law that the authors must write and publish all of the books in the series at one time so that we, the readers, don’t have to suffer that awful thing called “anticipation”. 

Review slump:

Ever read a book and start a review and then look at the review and say "this is crap"? Well thats kinda where I'm at with Scarlet. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved it! I just can't seem to put that love into words without it sounding all....weird I guess. Normally, I don't have this problem, even with books I love. However, this one has just got me all messed up. I'll be doing something else and all of a sudden I'll start this amazing review in my head, but then I head to the computer to type it and either I can't remember it or it just doesn't come out right. *sigh* Hopefully I'll get a review up soon. 

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