My 2nd Lee Child novel was his first. And it was amazing! I loved ever second of it!
Jack Reacher is a wanderer. He finds himself in the city of Margrave, Georgia after remembering that one of his favorite musicians used to stop there and was murdered there as well. Shortly upon arriving he finds himself arrested for a murder he couldn't have possibly committed. Before long a plot as a crooked as the streets in San Francisco, and as big as the city itself, comes into light and Jack finds himself fighting for his freedom and that of the little town.
Full of murder, mayhem, and mystery, this book is a fun phenomenal read! I highly suggest it for any fan of mystery novels.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
This is the 2nd part in The Forest of Hands and Teeth series. While I liked the first one, I wasn't blown away, so I didn't have high hopes for this one. But boy I couldn't have been any more wrong. I LOVED this book. More excitement, better romance, and a more believable teen angst(although that part annoyed me at times).
In this 2nd novel, Mary(our heroine from the first) is all grown up and has a child of her own, Gabry(whom is the heroine of this book). Gabry is nothing like her mother. She's not curious about the world beyond the fence, she's content to live in the safety of Vista her whole life. But one night her best friend and her best friends brother convince her to sneak out of Vista and see the crumbling remains of a Pre-Return amusement park. Because of the brothers charm and good looks, she goes against her own good judgment and ventures outside the fence. And that's when all hell breaks loose. The boy she likes, her best friend, and several other teens from Vista are forever changed by a Breaker, a fast zombie, who attacks the group. Gabry, in her fear, runs away and avoids association with the troubled group. But her guilt get the best of her and she's determined to make it right. Garby's life went from being peaceable, to chaotic, over night. She has to face her fears and her realities. And along the way she meets a handsome mysterious boy who brings some security to her new insanity.
This 3 part series comes to it's conclusion next year with book 3's release and I cannot wait. I suggest the series for anyone who enjoys a good YA preternatural romance.
In this 2nd novel, Mary(our heroine from the first) is all grown up and has a child of her own, Gabry(whom is the heroine of this book). Gabry is nothing like her mother. She's not curious about the world beyond the fence, she's content to live in the safety of Vista her whole life. But one night her best friend and her best friends brother convince her to sneak out of Vista and see the crumbling remains of a Pre-Return amusement park. Because of the brothers charm and good looks, she goes against her own good judgment and ventures outside the fence. And that's when all hell breaks loose. The boy she likes, her best friend, and several other teens from Vista are forever changed by a Breaker, a fast zombie, who attacks the group. Gabry, in her fear, runs away and avoids association with the troubled group. But her guilt get the best of her and she's determined to make it right. Garby's life went from being peaceable, to chaotic, over night. She has to face her fears and her realities. And along the way she meets a handsome mysterious boy who brings some security to her new insanity.
This 3 part series comes to it's conclusion next year with book 3's release and I cannot wait. I suggest the series for anyone who enjoys a good YA preternatural romance.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Running Blind by Lee Child
This is the first time I have ever experienced Lee Child's work, and even though I think it's more a "guy" book, it was SO good! I definitely want to read the other Jack Reacher novels of his. This is the 4th book in Child's Reacher series, but it isn't necessary to read them in order. Or so it seems from this one.
In Running Blind, you meet the manly man that is Jack Reacher. As an ex-military police officer, Reacher comes under suspicion of the FBI, when a couple of women whose assault cases he had handled in the army wind up murdered. Soon they realize Reacher's innocence, and bring him on as a consultant due to his expertise. The murder scenes are spotless, the killer is crafty and leaves not a trace of evidence, not even as to how the women are being killed! The only thing left behind is a tub full of army standard green paint with the women perfectly preserved inside.
It's an exciting, fast-paced read. Reacher is a likable character and Child is a great writer. If you like murder mystery/adventure style reads, then give this one a-go!
In Running Blind, you meet the manly man that is Jack Reacher. As an ex-military police officer, Reacher comes under suspicion of the FBI, when a couple of women whose assault cases he had handled in the army wind up murdered. Soon they realize Reacher's innocence, and bring him on as a consultant due to his expertise. The murder scenes are spotless, the killer is crafty and leaves not a trace of evidence, not even as to how the women are being killed! The only thing left behind is a tub full of army standard green paint with the women perfectly preserved inside.
It's an exciting, fast-paced read. Reacher is a likable character and Child is a great writer. If you like murder mystery/adventure style reads, then give this one a-go!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
This is another apocalyptic tale, but this one is a YA read and never once do you forget that! While not an altogether bad read, it might be a little tricky for most adults to get through as it's written in journal entry format in the voice of a 16 year old girl. I love the journal entry format of writing (ie. Bram Stoker's Dracula) but wasn't all to crazy about nearly 400 pages of teen girl talk.
The main character of the book is Miranda. She's your typical teen, in the sadly all too typical divorced family scenario well known of today. An asteroid hits the moon knocking it closer to the earth and affecting the gravitational pull and all that entails. Immediately, the earth begins to experience tsunamis and the coast lines being swallowed into the sea. Shortly, that is followed by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. And soon, killing frosts in the middle of the summer are experienced. The insanity that comes from shortages on electricity, food, gas, water, and all the comforts we have come to depend on, are imagined and touched on. Miranda's family is smart and prepared, but is it enough to survive?
While not a stellar book, it's easy enough to get through and it's entertaining. If you just want to read something, then I guess pick this one up.
The main character of the book is Miranda. She's your typical teen, in the sadly all too typical divorced family scenario well known of today. An asteroid hits the moon knocking it closer to the earth and affecting the gravitational pull and all that entails. Immediately, the earth begins to experience tsunamis and the coast lines being swallowed into the sea. Shortly, that is followed by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. And soon, killing frosts in the middle of the summer are experienced. The insanity that comes from shortages on electricity, food, gas, water, and all the comforts we have come to depend on, are imagined and touched on. Miranda's family is smart and prepared, but is it enough to survive?
While not a stellar book, it's easy enough to get through and it's entertaining. If you just want to read something, then I guess pick this one up.
Monday, September 20, 2010
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
What an excellent book. An amazing author. An intriguing voice. Upon reading the last page, I wanted to start it all over again!
This book tells the sad tale of a man and his son who are trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic landscape. They begin their journey in the north and are traveling the road to the south. They face starvation, illness, harsh elements, and even cannibals. There's never a point where you suspect what might happen next, and imagining an ending to such a sad tale is nearly impossible.
While this is a hopeless story, it's an enchanting one that makes you think. McCarthy is truly a genius.
This book tells the sad tale of a man and his son who are trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic landscape. They begin their journey in the north and are traveling the road to the south. They face starvation, illness, harsh elements, and even cannibals. There's never a point where you suspect what might happen next, and imagining an ending to such a sad tale is nearly impossible.
While this is a hopeless story, it's an enchanting one that makes you think. McCarthy is truly a genius.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Game series is over, and I am... well I'm sad I suppose. It was another awesome book. The series is by far one of my favorite book series ever. And by no means am I ready to be out of the lives of Katniss, Peeta, and Gale. But that is the way books go, do they not? I do plan on revisiting them. (BTW, wee bit of a spoiler below if you haven't read any of the series yet!)
So at this point you know that Katniss and Peeta are both District 12 Victors from the Hunger Games(unprecedented!). And you know that the Capital hates Katniss with a capital H. And that Peeta was never found after their 2nd bout in the Hunger Games. Now we find ourselves in District 13; you know, the district that was supposedly decimated like 75 some odd years ago and the trigger that caused the Hunger Games in the first place. Katniss is not well, District 12 is destroyed, and Peeta is a prisoner of war. Throughout the story we witness the emotional struggles and the impact of war. Collins yet again creates an exciting, morose, and violent world that I will gladly journey to again and again.
If you haven't read the Hunger Games series, I highly suggest you run to your nearest library or book store and get it! No matter your your usual genre preference, age, or gender, (well maybe your gender..? It has a wee little bit o' teen angsty romance action.) you will surely enjoy these books!
So at this point you know that Katniss and Peeta are both District 12 Victors from the Hunger Games(unprecedented!). And you know that the Capital hates Katniss with a capital H. And that Peeta was never found after their 2nd bout in the Hunger Games. Now we find ourselves in District 13; you know, the district that was supposedly decimated like 75 some odd years ago and the trigger that caused the Hunger Games in the first place. Katniss is not well, District 12 is destroyed, and Peeta is a prisoner of war. Throughout the story we witness the emotional struggles and the impact of war. Collins yet again creates an exciting, morose, and violent world that I will gladly journey to again and again.
If you haven't read the Hunger Games series, I highly suggest you run to your nearest library or book store and get it! No matter your your usual genre preference, age, or gender, (well maybe your gender..? It has a wee little bit o' teen angsty romance action.) you will surely enjoy these books!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
FINALLY! I finished a book in August! Man this summer has been a challenging one for reading. Not only has my time been stretched, but also my desire has been lacking. Blah.
So anyways, this is the sequel to Shiver, and I think I liked it more then the first. Where the first one was a tad predictable, this one wasn't. It's sweet, sad, and interesting.
We find ourselves back in Minnesota with Grace, Sam, and Isabelle. Some of the others from the first book, as you now know, are gone forever. But we get to meet a new wolf in this book, Cole, and him I like. With Sam being a "real boy" now, there's the warm fuzziness of Sam and Grace's love not being threatened by Sam's potential of going furry for good. Isabelle and Grace have formed a bond built on secret and sadness, so Isabelle we get to know more this go round. But pretty soon the drama starts when Beck's new wolf, Cole, shifts a lot earlier then the weather should permit. Cole's pre-wolf life he wants no one to know of, and he too is trying to forget. And on top of that, all isn't well because Grace is really sick and her parents are still flaky and annoying and super big tards. (Oh teen dramas how I love thee. lol!)
In this book there is a lot of discovery. Like, who is Cole St. Claire, really? What is wrong with Grace, really? Are her parents that retarded, really? Will Sam grow into an awesome man that would make Beck proud, really? Find out all this and more in the second exciting installment!!!!!!!!
So anyways, this is the sequel to Shiver, and I think I liked it more then the first. Where the first one was a tad predictable, this one wasn't. It's sweet, sad, and interesting.
We find ourselves back in Minnesota with Grace, Sam, and Isabelle. Some of the others from the first book, as you now know, are gone forever. But we get to meet a new wolf in this book, Cole, and him I like. With Sam being a "real boy" now, there's the warm fuzziness of Sam and Grace's love not being threatened by Sam's potential of going furry for good. Isabelle and Grace have formed a bond built on secret and sadness, so Isabelle we get to know more this go round. But pretty soon the drama starts when Beck's new wolf, Cole, shifts a lot earlier then the weather should permit. Cole's pre-wolf life he wants no one to know of, and he too is trying to forget. And on top of that, all isn't well because Grace is really sick and her parents are still flaky and annoying and super big tards. (Oh teen dramas how I love thee. lol!)
In this book there is a lot of discovery. Like, who is Cole St. Claire, really? What is wrong with Grace, really? Are her parents that retarded, really? Will Sam grow into an awesome man that would make Beck proud, really? Find out all this and more in the second exciting installment!!!!!!!!
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