Review: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

The 5th Wave

by Rick Yancey

Synopsis: 

THE 1ST WAVE

Took out half a million people

THE 2ND WAVE

Put that number to shame

THE 3RD WAVE

Lasted a little longer,

Twelve weeks...four billion dead

IN THE 4TH WAVE,

You can't trust that people are still people.

AND THE 5TH WAVE?

No one knows,.

But it's coming.

Before starting this review I want to thank Rebeca for giving this book to me. You're the best ❤

Review:

If that synopsis didn't made you buy the book immediately I don't know what you're doing with your life, seriously, once I read that I knew the book had to be read as soon as possible! It didn't disappoint! I loved this book and I'm looking forward to read the following books in this series!

I'm not going into full detail about this book because I think it's best to go into it without knowing to much about the plot, and the book it self. The only thing I knew about it was that there were aliens. It was probably why I loved the book so much. I was surprised and confused in the most pleasant why you can imagine!

All the characters are full of surprises, you think you know what they are about to do, and then they do the opposite, it was unnerving most the most the times, but in the good way.

Also the plot is full of twists and turns, you never really know what really is happening. Every time you finally understand what is going on, you read something else and everything changes! I was constantly trying to make sense of all that but I couldn't, I was constantly being taken aback.

Because if I am the last one, then I am humanity.

And if this is humanity's last war, then I am the battlefield.

I highly recommend The 5th Wave, it was the best book I've read so far this year! It was everything I was hoping for and more. If you haven't read the book, go buy it, read it, and then comment down below telling me what you thought about it!

Book Rate:

Feature and Follow #14

Feature and Follow Friday is a meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read.

Question of the Week: Do you own any doubles of your books? What led to getting that second...or third or fourth...copy?

I don't own doubles of my books because. However, I really want to buy the physical book of some books I already own in e-book formant. Some of those I bought because they were a lot cheaper and because I didn't think I'd love them as much as I did. Now I want to add them to my collection, but I'd rather save my money and buy new books that I haven't read before. 

What about you? Do you usually buy doubles? Leave your answer on the comment section down below! 

Waiting On Wednesday #13

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating!

I Was Here 
By Gayle Forman

Expected publication: January 27th 2015 by Viking Juvenile

From Goodreads:
Cody and Meg were inseparable.
Two peas in a pod.
Until . . . they weren’t anymore.

When her best friend Meg drinks a bottle of industrial-strength cleaner alone in a motel room, Cody is understandably shocked and devastated. She and Meg shared everything—so how was there no warning? But when Cody travels to Meg’s college town to pack up the belongings left behind, she discovers that there’s a lot that Meg never told her. About her old roommates, the sort of people Cody never would have met in her dead-end small town in Washington. About Ben McAllister, the boy with a guitar and a sneer, who broke Meg’s heart. And about an encrypted computer file that Cody can’t open—until she does, and suddenly everything Cody thought she knew about her best friend’s death gets thrown into question.

I Was Here is Gayle Forman at her finest, a taut, emotional, and ultimately redemptive story about redefining the meaning of family and finding a way to move forward even in the face of unspeakable loss. 

Book Discussion: Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi

This is a book discussion therefore there WILL BE SPOILERS. However I will briefly say what my thoughts were in general without spoiling the book \ series for you. I will warn you before the spoilery part!

Ignite Me (Shatter Me #3)

By Tahereh Mafi

Shatter Me Synopsis From Goodreads:

I have a curse

I have a gift

I am a monster

I'm more than human

My touch is lethal

My touch is power

I am their weapon

I will fight back

Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in exactly 264 days.

The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. As long as she doesn’t hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay attention to a 17-year-old girl. Diseases are destroying the population, food is hard to find, birds don’t fly anymore, and the clouds are the wrong color.

The Reestablishment said their way was the only way to fix things, so they threw Juliette in a cell. Now so many people are dead that the survivors are whispering war – and The Reestablishment has changed its mind. Maybe Juliette is more than a tortured soul stuffed into a poisonous body. Maybe she’s exactly what they need right now.

Juliette has to make a choice: Be a weapon. Or be a warrior.

Review:

This is one of the most beautiful written series I've ever read. Just reading the book is worth it because of the writing. The story itself is also very entertaining and easy to read. I recommend this series to anyone who likes a good dystopian. I promise this one won't disappoint! For more of my thoughts check out Shatter Me review. 

Series Rate:

SPOILER PART BEGINS HERE! DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK AND 

DON'T WANT TO BE SPOILED

The author ends the second book with a huge cliffhanger, if you read the books you know what I'm talking about. I thought I was going crazy while I was waiting to start the last one. The wait was worth it! I do love a good dystopian and this one didn't disappoint! 

Juliette's world is upside down, she was just shot in the chest by the devil, aka Anderson, and she actually survived thanks to Warner and she has no idea if her friends are alive, she is confused, angry and desperate. However she's not the same girl anymore, she was given a second chance and she wasn't going to waste it. She wanted revenge and nothing could stop her. 

Juliette grows so much in this last instalment, she finally stops feeling sorry for herself. She is no longer a weak little girl who needs protection. I was so glad to see this transformation, having her crying all the time was so irritating! She turned out be an amazing hero. So sure of herself and her abilities, she accepted who she was and had full control of her and her "super powers".  I'm so thankful for that, the world would be a better place if there were more girls like her. I was enchanted when she decided to step up and lead the country. She didn't even expect another person to do it!

"Juliette, love," he says to me, still holding my eyes. "You have just started a war" 

The only thing that annoyed me was the how indecisive she was about Adam and Warner, I mean, it was obvious who she loved. Luckily it didn't last long and she made up her mind. 

Ever a since the second book that I've been team Warner. Adam started to get really annoying and just so flat in personality. I know he has worried and all but that was not an excuse to act the way he did, specially after Fracture Me. When we get to the third book his the stupidest bastard ever! I wanted to kill him for what he said to Juliette, he said he rather she was dead! That's not acceptable! I started to hate him so much!

On the other hand we have Warner. We see a completely new side of him in this book. We finally learn why he acted the way he did and I was so happy when Juliette saw him for what he truly was. He showed vulnerability, and it was beautiful to see his relationship evolve with Juliette. 

It's the kind of kiss that inspires the stars to climb into the sky and light up the world

The moment she found him completely destroyed was heartbreaking, after his mother's death. I felt my heart break into tinie little pieces. 

And we were quotation marks, inverted and upside down, clinging to one another at the end of this life sentence. 

Her relationship with Kenji was just superb! They got even closer and I don't think she could have a better friend. Kenji was absolutely amazing! One of the best character I've ever read about. Once more, life would be better if there were more friends like Kenji! 

The only upside down was the end. Not that I didn't like it, I really did, but I found it to be too abrupt. Everything happened to fast. However  the last sentence brilliant. The author had a way to end the book that I will never forget. I'm sure that I'll constantly wonder what happened after that last sentence. 

"You know," he whispers, his lips at my ear, "the whole world will be coming for us now."

I lean back. Look into his eyes

"I can't wait to watch them try"

Once more Tahereh Mafi's writing was beautiful, amazing and unforgettable. I'm glad I picked this series and I will definitely read more of this author if she writes more books.

ARC Review: Dealing With Devils by Pembroke Sinclair

Dealing With Devils

By Pembroke Sinclair

book rate: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Series: The Road to Salvation

Publisher: Booktrope Editions

Release Date: January 16th 2015

Genre: Young Adult; Paranormal Romace
Page Count: 210

Source: We received a copy of this ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Synopsis:

Dating a demon has its advantages, like helping deliver souls to Hell.  Wait...what?

Katie’s world has been turned upside down.  She's fallen for Josh—despite the fact that he’s a demon from Hell.  Wes is finally out of her system and her life.  Convinced she can change Josh, she sets out to make him a better person, only to find out things aren’t as simple as she’d originally thought.  For one thing, Josh has Katie help him deliver souls to Hell, and she kind of likes it.  And to top it off,  other more powerful demons are battling for her soul, and revelations from the past could change the course of her life forever.

Review:

We went to this book expecting it to be like its prequel "The Appeal of Evil" but ended up finding it way more gripping. The world of this series develops so much, we learn a lot more about it and, therefore, gain a better understanding of some characters (as Josh, for example).

As it is we also see a lot of character development, mainly noticeable on Katy, whose personality becomes stronger throughout the book. "Dealing With Devils" shows us why she is the way she is and she, pardon my french, is a total bitch. Surpringly (or not), this comes as something very refreshing, Katy is far from being the typical heroine, actually, she just isn't a heorine at all! In this novel we get the chance to experience "the other side of the story" and this made us fly through the pages like some crazy!

We were slightly discomfortable with a specific aspect of the writting style though... "Dealing With Devils" is written in the 3rd person but Katy keeps asking herself questions as if she was the narrator. This did feel a bit odd to us...

Then there is Deb, Katy's best friend, who we see a lot more of too. She seemed emotionally unstable, someone who always wants to be on the spotlight and we guess that's why she falls for Braden so easily too. Braden, the typical demon taking advantage of her to get to Katy. They are secondary characters but we really appreciated the chance to learn more about them as to understand the storyline (which improved thourghout the book thanks to this) better.

Finally we finish the last chapter with a great cliff hanger that left us super excited for the next book (there better be one Pembroke Sinclair!). We recommend if you're looking for a refreshing and quick read!

Series Review: The Selection by Kiera Kass

The Selection

By Kiera Cass

Synopsis from goodreads (Book One):

For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself--and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

Review:

I was not sure what I was getting my self into when I started reading these books. I had heard great things about it, so when I saw the trilogy so cheap on Kobo store I knew I had to buy it. I have to say I regret nothing. I marathoned the books plus the novellas and I read them in less that a week!

It was exactly what I needed! A funny light read with a lot of drama to lose my self into!

I can't say this was the best series I have ever read. It annoyed me most of the times, specially because America was a pain in the ass! Seriously, that girl couldn't make a damn decision even if her life depended on it! However I still loved to read her story and get to know her and see her grow.

One thing you need to know about this series is that this is about a love triangle essentially, Prince Maxon vs Aspen. I liked both boys, I think they were both good choices, but  I was team Maxon since the begging. I also liked Aspen, but I think Maxon was better to America because he could deal with her, he was patient, and America needed someone who had patience because she was a really hard person to understand and deal with. Obviously I won't say which one she chose, just that I was rooting for Maxon since the beginning.

The one thing that I didn't like about this series is that the world was not totally explored. It was more focused on the love story than in the world itself. In the last book we get to see more of it but it still was not enough. Also I think that this story could be shorted, there are a lot of moments that nothing is happening, is just America thinking about her life and how complicated it is.

I also read the novellas and I'm looking forward to read the novellas that will be released towards the end of the year. Also I'm looking forward to read The Heir, which is the forth book of this series which is the story of a new character set in the same world, (I don't want to say to much in case you haven't read the last book).

To sum up, this is a good and funny read that I'd recommend to anyone who is looking for a light and full of drama read!

Book Rates:

The Selection (3.5/5)

The Elite (3.5/4)

The One (3.5/4)

Did you read any of the books in The Selection? What did you think?

Feature and Follow #13

Feature and Follow Friday is a meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read.

Question of the Week: Happy New Year!!!! What was your favourite book of 2014 - or books if you can't name just one? 

Actually both me and Rebeca posted our top ten books of 2014. Here is my post and here is Rebeca's.

What about you? Did you have a good 2014? What was your favourite book? Leave your answer on the comment section down blow!