Rapture: Cover Unveil

            Since I’ve been these days since school just finished and I’ve got a lot of cake orders I neglect to check that the Cover of Rapture have been revealed.

            Well the cover is awesome but it’s not what I expect it to be. I’ve been expecting that Luce’s face will be revealed this time. The background looks like the ruins in Machu Picchu. Anyway I have a big expectation that it will be an unforgettable finale. 

Passion by Lauren Kate Book Review

Publisher: Random House Children's Books

Publication Date: June 14,  2011

Pages: 420

Interest: Series (Fallen book 3)

Challenge: none

Synopsis: Luce would die for Daniel.

And she has. Over and over again. Throughout time, Luce and Daniel have found each other, only to be painfully torn apart: Luce dead, Daniel left broken and alone. But perhaps it doesn’t need to be that way. . . .

Luce is certain that something—or someone—in a past life can help her in her present one. So she begins the most important journey of this lifetime . . . going back eternities to witness firsthand her romances with Daniel . . . and finally unlock the key to making their love last.

Cam and the legions of angels and Outcasts are desperate to catch Luce, but none are as frantic as Daniel. He chases Luce through their shared pasts, terrified of what might happen if she rewrites history.

Because their romance for the ages could go up in flames . . . forever.

Sweeping across centuries, PASSION is the third novel in the unforgettably epic FALLEN series.

                      

            Before I start reading this book, I’ve been afraid that it won’t reach my expectations about it and I’ve been afraid of not enjoying it like the previous ones since I’ve seen the low ratings of the other readers at Goodreads. But then in my perspective, the book is as awesome as the previous 2 novels in the series. Another great thing about this book is the time traveling which shows the total history of Luce and Daniel and I really love the impact and how Kate introduce each century of their lives. I think this book deserve more than 3 stars since it provides a great information that supports the rest of the book and it completes the puzzle and answers the questions that’s been bothering me since Fallen.

            I’m happy for Luce, that finally she had grown up and learned to be matured enough to handle the situation. What can I say about Daniel, he’s so sweet, gorgeous and still the angel I have loved from Fallen. But since the appearances of the other angels are just fleeting, I have missed them especially Arriane since she’s one of my favourite among the clan of the good angles. Well for Bill, I’ve been so sceptical about him since he step into the spotlight.

            This book is not just the missing piece in a puzzle, but it’s also a good foundation for the final instalment which I’m already craving to read.

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Vanish by Sophie Jordan Book Review

Publisher: Harper Teen

Publication Date: September 6, 2011

Pages: 294

Interest: Series (Firelight book 2)

Challenge: none

Synopsis: An impossible romance.

Bitter rivalries.

Deadly choices.

To save the life of the boy she loves, Jacinda did the unthinkable: She betrayed the most closely-guarded secret of her kind. Now she must return to the protection of her pride knowing she might never see Will again—and worse, that because his mind has been shaded, Will’s memories of that fateful night and why she had to flee are gone.

Back home, Jacinda is greeted with hostility and must work to prove her loyalty for both her sake and her family’s. Among the few who will even talk to her are Cassian, the pride’s heir apparent who has always wanted her, and her sister, Tamra, who has been forever changed by a twist of fate. Jacinda knows that she should forget Will and move on—that if he managed to remember and keep his promise to find her, it would only endanger them both. Yet she clings to the hope that someday they will be together again. When the chance arrives to follow her heart, will she risk everything for love?

                      

Vanish is an unbelievable sequel to Firelight. I never thought that it would be a melancholic, heart wrenching, suspense and action pack plot. I never expected the contents of the story except that it would be hard for Jacinda. And maybe Vanish is the darkest and saddest book in the Firelight trilogy.

In this book I’ve seen a better side of Cassian and I could say that he’s not bad like I’ve known him from the first book. And new sets of characters have been introduce that possesses a strong type of personalities just like Miram and Corbin who are very annoying especially Corbin that wrenches my flesh whenever he threatens Jacinda. And Jacinda whom I really admired in Firelight, but then I got a little disappointed with her because she shows weakness, stubbornness and she refuse to fight back and I want the old Jacinda back.

What else I can say, Jordan writes exceptionally. But in comparison with Firelight, I prefer Firelight since its glowing with happy vibes. The climax part just brought back the life in the story and the essence in the plot since it’s filled with action, suspense and a taste of drama which enclosed in a cliff hanger ending that made me crave for the sequel.

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Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi Book Review

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Date: November 15, 2011

Pages: 338

Interest: Series (Shatter Me book 1)

Challenge: 2011 Debut Author Challenge

Synopsis: 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.

           
             Awesome and breath taking read. I hate to say this but the first few parts of the novel became hard for me to digest and get myself so engrossed to until the romance part kicks in. The love story is very cute and interesting and for me it’s the life of the novel since it’s a dystopian book and the plot is in the middle of chaos. For a debut author, the writing is quite fresh and exceptional, especially since Mafi wrote it from the perspective of the main character. It’s incredible to share the adventure with Juliette in untangling what she really is.

           

            The characters are incredibly good even the villain played well and surpassed my standard of hateful antagonist. And Adam is gorgeous. I could just imagine how gentle and caring he is and he’s making a name in my favourite list of characters. Even the minor characters are awesome well played.

            Well, the ending took me by surprise; I just didn’t expect it to end like that. Anyway it will be more convenient to read the rest of the series.

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The Mephisto Covenant by Trinity Faegen Book Review

Publisher: Egmont USA

Publication Date: September 27, 2011

Pages: 439

Interest: Series (The Mephisto Covenant book 1)

Challenge: 2011 Debut Author Challenge

Synopsis: Sasha is desperate to find out who murdered her father. When getting the answer means pledging her soul to Eryx, she unlocks a secret that puts her in grave danger—she is an Anabo, a daughter of Eve, and Eryx’s biggest threat.

A son of Hell, immortal, and bound to Earth forever, Jax looks for redemption in the Mephisto Covenant—God’s promise he will find peace in the love of an Anabo. After a thousand years, he’s finally found the girl he’s been searching for: Sasha.

With the threat of Eryx always looming, Jax knows he has to keep Sasha safe and win her over.  But can he? Will Sasha love him and give up her mortal life?

                On the beginning of the book it already got me hooked. A lot of thing had happened that got me so intrigue. The plot is very rich and carefully crafted. Plus the set of characters are awesome and they played their part perfectly. It’s fast pace at some point and yet at some it just goes on with its normal pace.

                                                                                                        

            Sasha is very sweet and I found how awesome and helpful she is. I could even picture how innocent and her face. I can’t help but pity her for all the bullying they’re doing with her. And also her total being intrigues me especially the prophecy and destiny that awaits her. Well for Ajax since he’s a creature of hell, I don’t feel the essence of him doing a typical dark creature thing; instead I find him sweet and a total gentleman.

            I like the concept about heaven and hell and salvation for people who did their best to earn it, plus the concept of a prophecy coming true. Although I just don’t like the ending because it came into a total rush. But then it’s a pretty good start for a series and I have a good feeling that the story will progress and it will surpass my expectations.

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Crazy For Book Trailer: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

        I'm very much excited that I've got my copy of Clockwork Prince today. And when I'm looking for a book trailer that I will post for this week book trailer, I stumble upon the book trailer of Clockwork Prince. It's cute but I still prefer the book trailer of Clockwork Angel. Anyway I'm way excited to read this book. Don't worry I'll keep you posted about my thoughts of it.

In My Mailbox (13)

In My Mailbox is a weekly Meme hosted Kristi of The Story Siren.  The objective of this meme is to encourage readers to share the books they received, bought or borrowed from the library or from a friend.

It’s just few for this week but I guess these books are great ones. But it will stay in my shelf for a while due to my pouring list of my reading pile and dwindling reading time. I just wish I could have plenty more time to read and enjoy more books. I can’t say anymore right now, I still have smudges of chocolates in my arms; I just finished frosting and garnishing a cake and I need to clean up. I just had a break to do my IMM.

 

Legend by Marie Lu

Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally

Sacrifice by Melinda Metz

And those are the books I’ve acquired this week. How ‘bout you, what are the books you’ve got this week?