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This was sooo fucking dark. Like fuck. Adelina is crazy af, but I still can't help but urge her forward. Magiano kinda stole the show though. Like damn, I thought Enzo was wonderful, but then Magiano came along. His personality kinda reminds me of Achilles in The Song of Achilles, and a little of Patroclus. Can I get my own Magiano? Magiano, you are officially one of my book boyfriends.

This book is a treasure -- this little dog is a treasure. I loved this book. The author is a wonderful writer, with his own, sorta, rambling style - a style that keeps you turning those pages. I thoroughly enjoyed this read. (...and of course, now, I wish I could meet little Atticus!)

Really does live up to the hype. The way the story weaves in multiple generations so fluidly is especially impressive, quite shocked it's her debut novel to be quite honest!

4 You can't judge a book by its cover Stars! We first meet Con & Vanessa in Beneath this Mask. Con is Charlie's boss and ex-fuck buddy where as Vanessa is Simon's old friend whom most thought could be his fiancee. In Beneath This Ink we get to find out so much more behind both of these characters. For Con, he's always had a thing for Vanessa and finally had the chance to have one night with her but too much booze causes him not to remember. "You need to quit telling me 'you can't' without any other kind of explanation. It really fucking pisses me off." Now given the chance to learn more, Con jumps at the opportunity to help Vanessa when she needs help, but he does put her through tons of hoops. They both have their own baggage but together they balance each other out. It will just take a bit for both of them to realize this. "Baby, you scared the hell out of me tonight. I could've lost you. Right now is not a good time to ask me to let you out of my sight. I can't do it. I need you next to me so I know you're safe." Both of them hide behind their masks but finally let down their own so they can let the each other in. Their chemistry is strong but their pasts have a tight hold on them. "Because once I have you-and remember every goddamn detail-I can't promise I'll let you go. And you need me to let you go. I need to be able to let you go." These two may seem like the complete opposites but really they are more alike then you would originally think. "Don't cry, princess. You know that shit kills me." Con had up and down moments for me in Beneath This Mask, but I fell for him in Beneath this Ink. Vanessa may have started out cold but you understood her reasons for her and were rooting for them to get past their bullshit so they can find happiness together. Super sweet story about second chances and finding love when you least expect it. This series just keeps getting better and better.

Hated that this was the last book in the series. I so loved reading about the people of Ar. Wished there had been more.

4,5

I really enjoyed this book and was happy to see that there are several others in the series waiting for me!

I really enjoyed this book... It's very clever to tell a story based on 15th century Mexico that sounds like its happening today! I also connected with the characters and became fond of them. I intend to read on (when I read all the other books I have...) Hope this helps :)

This is where the writing really starts to improve. The scenes feel a bit more organic. I really enjoyed this novel!

Thoughtful and thought provoking. Poignant snapshots into the effects of societal changes on families; sympathetic and loving descriptions of family through good and bad; and a look at the self-discovery of an individual as she moves through the world.

the last chapter was very impressive but still i hate tomie.

This story was a disappointment. I love prison stories. I was so excited when I saw this was a prison story and it started off really strong. Then it all went downhill. The characters turned into something out of a cheesy romance novel. The entire thing turned into a cheesy romance novel. It might as well have not been a prison story at all at that point. And do yourself a favour. Don't read the "Coda". Just don't do it. I rate the "Coda" no stars. I'm not sure why the author felt this was a good idea. It really wasn't. As for the main story, I think I'm mostly just disappointed at the potential it had to be something so much better than it was if the author hadn't felt she needed to feminize the characters in order to make a good love story. It also throws off the story because the characters suddenly start behaving in a completely different manner than how they are first introduced. I didn't hate it. I'd say there are probably a lot of readers who would love this story. Unfortunately, I am not one of them. While it's a manga and not a novel, I would suggest Under Grand Hotel by Mika Sadahiro for readers who want a much more realistic prison story (and a much raunchier one to boot).

This could probably have never lived up to the hype, but it doesn't help when the main story starts 100 pages into a 170 page book. That said, it wasn't terrible. More like a time capsule, looking back into how different comics used to be wy back when.

This compact Doubleday Anchor volume is a fine way of encountering or reviewing the poetry of the emerging vernacular and secular narrative art of the late Medieval period. Here we have the roots of the romantic tradition that so many of us know from the adaptions and liberties taken by many playwrights and poets in English - from Chaucer and down on through to Ben Jonson, Shakespeare and Spenser. Of particular note is the translation of Jean Renart's "The Reflection." Leaves one wanting for better pieces by Marie de France, but her work has been collected more thoroughly elsewhere. A little collector's gem of a cover too if you have the paperback.

The main story is OK, mainly for its good use of Lyja who had been neglected for years previously [6.5]. The reprints definitely make some sense given the focus on Lyja and the small count of the mini-series itself. The marriage in issue #300 by Roger Stern is a slow but original take on superhero weddings [6]. The two-parter by Tom DeFalco that follows is a very interesting game-changer, but having Lyja (apparently) die really wasn't the most interesting path to take [7].

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Another fun installation in the series. The changing art takes a little getting used to, but the story is still solid fun. I'm glad Sam interacted with the Avengers again, and I'm glad we got to know more about the Novas and Sam's dad. Curious to see where it goes from here.

The book was ok. I was expecting better bc of the great reviews and the previous series. The plot was good, the action moved, the story was ok. What annoyed me the entire book was Nukas attitude about her adopted family and her birth mother. It was a constant thorn in my side the entire time. I don't know if I will continue with this series.

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The 11th book of the total of 12 focuses once again on the secrets of the four liars. The main plot focuses on Emily's Pregnancy which for most fans, wouldn't know if they didn't read Pretty Little Secrets (I only read about half of it when I found it online, have yet to get a copy). A lot of what happens and how it ends is all brought back to Emily being Pregnant. There's once again people who you suspect as A but in the end turn out not to be her. I strongly believe Ali is still out there. There's some love in the air for Aria and Noel but when there is love there is also break ups.. are they together by end of the book? You'll have to read to find out. Klaudia is still in the picture and I highly suspect she has something to do with A. All in all, I really enjoyed this one and I am gonna try and patiently wait for the final book "Burned" rumored to be out December 4, 2012!

lots of fun rhyming going on here

More of ramblings than outright autobiography but Ramu's irreverent & colourful tone make it a worthwhile read despite it being politically incorrect on many instances.

Speechless in so many ways. What an amazing writer! To take a story so intense as this and give readers a warm walk through the entire way... I'm just ecstatic to have found an author that appeals to my style... I did not skim one word, sometimes I read the same paragraphs twice because The way Nina Jones expresses these characters are so well thought out. Nothing felt cheesy, or lazy... This book sets a high bar... This story deserves 10 stars!!! Mia and Tax have left an imprint. A permanent one! This story will stick with me for years to come. It felt real, it challenges your thought process on forgiveness, good and evil, love and hate. This book will swallow you from the beginning and won't spit you out in the end. Genius!

The Belfry is a short one-shot horror story by Gabriel Hardman about vampires. The art alone is worth a peek and that "one-shot" lure would almost make this an instant pull in a comics shelf, but this Hardman creation is more of a missed opportunity than something which is ought to be read. The story begs to be explained and the details expanded. It's like watching one particular horror scene in Stranger Things (the woods scene with Nancy and Jonathan) but you totally don't know what is happening in the bigger picture. That seems to be a nice premise for a follow-up issue or even a whole series, but the problem is, I'm not that interested to pick this up. Partly because the horror genre today is over-saturated with vampires and people turning to monsters and partly because the dialogue is so disjointed it failed to reinforce the otherwise great art style. The imagery Gabriel Hardman delivers in The Belfry are genuinely horrific, but a disjointed dialogue and uninteresting characters fail to reinforce that otherwise convincing horror art. If the image above makes you interested in reading The Belfry, this is really worth a shot. Just don't expect it to be that great and you will not be disappointed with the visual treat.

I loved this one, there wasn't a single thing I didn't like except that it had to come to an end. I totally agree with those out there that have said that this book has completely ruined the genre of YA. Angelfall has set the bar so high that I fear that it will be hard by others to meet/surpass. The story is fantastic. I was immediately drawn into the plot and didn't stop reading until the last page. It held my attention and made me trully invested in the characters' plights. Each character was well written and complimented each other and the story perfectly. The story moved at a natural pace. It didn't lag or move to fast. The progression/build-up moved in a very realistic way, it really allowed myself,as the reader, to feel the action, emotions, conflicts as if I were side-by-side with the characters. Penryn was amazing! She was damn near the perfect female main character, in my opinion. She is strong, resourceful, snarky, logical, etc. etc. Raffe was also a very well written "love interest." It was nice to read about a male character who was not all "I love you but we can't be together but I'm going to act like you are mine to ruin you for anyone else because I'm a selfish, controlling weirdo." You had hints that he cared about Penryn, but for the first time I really didn't know what course their relationship/partnership would take. I seriously can not wait for the next one and I recommend this to everyone out there who can read!

I really enjoyed this one. 16 y/o Janelle is a caretaker to her family due to a bipolar mother and a workaholic father. Her sense of responsibility is never damped, even when she inexplicably survives being killed in the opening. We all hear how an author has to make life hard for the character, and this book is filled with one tough choice after another. Fans of the "it all works out" shiny happy ending will not be satisfied, though the resolution is satisfying.

I loved almost everything about 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle'. It's spooky in an almost quirky way, the narrative is tight and the characters are just the right amount of strange. The only problem was that it peaked with an excellent first chapter, and while still great, the rest just couldn't outdo the opening so I was left wanting more. I did love that almost happily sombre ending though, definitely excited to try more Shirley Jackson. 4 Stars ****

I absolutely HATED this book! It was the second book by Naguib Mahfouz for me, and so far the last, I have not gotten over it to venture with something else! I don't remember how many tales there were.. but they were all sad and left the reader, me, miserable and depressed!

Un bell'esordio *.*

*sigh* What is it? Why can't I just find that wow, YA. Why is it that all the books I read lately can't seem to push past three stars? *sigh* I wanted to love this. I really did. I promise you I went into this one with the openest, of the openest of minds. But, it just didn't do it. Why? I kept waiting for the story to reach this climax, but it never really got there--and that was disappointing, so very disappointing. I mean come on, this book is basically Revenge, for young adults. And I love Revenge. Love it! But this, this didn't do it. Daughter of Deep Silence had all the potential in the world to blow me away. It really did. The main character was very intriguing. She was dealing with events but instead of cowering, and breaking--she came back fierce and out for blood. Which oddly enough, made me root for her all the more. It just never really went far enough, for me. Especially, with the potential for a love triangle, and dastardly enemies, I mean this book had it all--but it fell through. I'm not quite sure how that happened--and why it never got more exciting. It always seemed to just touch the tip, but never went over. It stayed okay, maybe good, but never got great. It was a decent read but it wasn't amazing, and I'm sad--because it really could have been. *sigh* On to the next one...

I listened to the audio of this as well, and liked Angelou's narration much better. Either I am getting used to her style, or she was much more engaged with this segment of her story. This part of her autobiography begins with her return to the US from Africa. She has returned to work with Malcolm X. Shortly after she arrives home, he is assassinated. She is devastated, and on top of that, has to find a different way to support herself. Full of entertaining personal stories and absolutely littered with names of well known African American civil rights leaders, actors, writers, etc. this was not only interesting but really fun listening. One thing I have noted about her autobiography is the food. Food is really a big part of her life and the life of her family. If you like the sound of some of the things she talks about cooking, check out her cookbook/memoir, The Welcome Table. It is fabulous, and so are the recipes. Especially the caramel cake...

WTF. That ending. I'm not sure if I loved it or hated it. But seriously wtf.

When I opened the book and read this would be the last in the series,I was so sad I didn't want to read it. The Black Cat Bookshop mysteries have always been one of my favorites. I read this book and thoroughly enjoyed it! Where or how do I protest to keep this series!

In my quest to read more non-US and non-UK authors, I decided to give this 'Scandi-thriller' a try. I had missed all the buzz around Stieg Larson and his Girl With The series. Harry Hole, lauded detective from 7 other previous stories, is living a frugal, existence, away from the public eye in Hong Kong. He is recruited by Kaja Solness, a detective, to return to Norway to solve a series of grizzly murders that maybe linked to a serial killer. It was not an easy read at just over 600 pages, but it was intriguing and captivating enough to make one keep turning the page. The writing style is terse and laconic at times, perhaps keeping with the 'Nordic noir' sensibility of this genre. The characters are well developed and believable with nobody seeming to be who they really are. Given this is a well established franchise there is much backstory but one might enjoy it more if you've read the others. The action is quite cinematic, especially the scenes in the mountains, with some violent set pieces. On the whole an enjoyable, thrilling read.

Average Grisham, nothing particularly outstanding about it.

** spoiler alert ** Right, so. First things first: I did enjoy this book. It made for a pleasant distraction from daily life, and the story and setting are interesting enough that I will read the next 2. But that's all. Many things really, really bug me about this book. Starting with the number one, massive red flag: WHY IS THE MAIN CHARACTER CALLED ALINA STARKOV?! This genuinely made me want to throw the book out the window every time, until about halfway through the book I developed the coping mechanism of reading it "Starkova" in my head. I don't care if this was a decision supposedly made "on purpose", the fact is that many of your prospective readers are going to be attracted to your novel by the very fact that it contains Russian elements, and said readers will immediately notice the mistake and get irrevocably annoyed, which makes it just dumb. Seriously. Number two - again, I know this is mentioned in passing by Baghra, but WHY IS THE DARKLING ONLY EVER REFERRED TO AS "THE DARKLING"?! The guy should have a name, really. If only because, how can the protagonist supposedly fall in love with some guy who she's known for months, and not even think once of asking his name?? This is like having a villain in a story and only ever referring to him as 'The Villain'. It never, ever works, unless the plot twist is that the pretty heroine will remember his name and throw him off guard by using it to remind him of his 'humanity', which would be supremely lame. I'm sorry, but it really ticks me off. Last but not least, and I find this may be the most disappointing in the long term, if it keeps happening throughout the series, I found this book to be a case of overuse of the "Why? Because, plot." trope. Example [and spoiler alert]: in the end, Alina finds that she can perform the Cut... And promptly uses it to destroy the skiff, dooming everyone but the Darkling, instead of Cutting the Darkling, and saving everyone else. Why? Because plot. It may have left me screaming in frustration at how dumb she was being, but if she'd done the logical thing, there would have been no sequel. Unfortunately this is but the most flagrant example of this happening in the novel, and I can only hope that it won't be overused in the following two books.

I reread this book over the last couple of days for a YA book club discussion, and I'm glad I did. On first read, I was a little put off by the "secret" aspect that came along with some of the hype for the book. I'm apparently one of only a few readers who didn't figured it out--I'd figured out a different, false secret (because I'm not very astute)--but on second read, I knew what had happened and could appreciate the way the narrative really worked. It was a different, and better, book when I wasn't discovering things at the same time as the narrator, but was able to feel for her as she fumbled her way toward the truth.

4.5 stars Another great procedural book, some people read for the romance, some focus on the process of figuring out the killer. This book gives you both and a bit more. Eve and Roarke are returning from a party when a naked woman comes stumbling out into the path of their car. After taking her to the hospital, it's clear the woman, Daphne, is a victim of rape and assault. Eve soon learns her identity and as she search the victim's residence, she also finds the dead husband, Anthony Strazza. However, Daphne doesn't recall the events of the night, only that she seen "the devil". As Eve and her group of trusty cops look for evidence, they learn that there's other similar unsolved cases of rape, assault and robbery. Though those cases didn't involve a dead body. Now as their investigation builds, Eve explores all avenues and person of interests. The case hits close to home as she's no stranger to being a rape victim. Memories from the past surface, but now she has the support system to beat those dark memories back. I love the little moments between Eve and Roarke, them watching The Avengers, and the gift Roarke bought her to give new meanings to an old sad memory. Roarke really knows how to grab a woman's heart! The killer is quite a piece of work, and I love the way Eve brought him down. The epilogue was also very well executed. And a good message to all rape victims... You are not to blame and it is never your fault. Now I go and await the next book for 6 months.

One of his best books in the ASOIAF series! Of course, I just wanna scream because I have to wait to find out what happens to Arya, John, Cersei and Dany. C'mon George, let's get crackin' on the next one!

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It's not about vampires but about werewolves and that makes it a bit different, vampires are smooth beautiful and eternal people but werewolves, as Maya pointed out, are monsters, the kind that looks monstrous. Not to Vivian, the teenager werewolf who's just moved to town, who feels her transformations and her wolf form are the incarnation of powerful animal beauty. And not to Aiden, the sensitive (meat)boy who writes a poem about the transformation so good that it makes Viv wonder if he knows. He doesn't, actually, but this doesn't stop Vivian from believing he would find her double-nature as marvelous as she does. Meanwhile, a series of killings put the pack, Viv's family, in danger of being discovered yet again. The movie, to put it simply, totally sucks, if that wasn't enough, it sucks ripping the book apart. First read: 2005. Second read: 07.03.2011 (still quite nice!)

Batman Dark Victory has way so many things going on that Batman has to become an overly talkative narrator. It revolves around a convoluted story of police murders. These serial killings are uninspired with murder clues I didn't even bother to look at again (and I'm not even comparing this to The Long Halloween). The Robin origin story is forced and Dick is a bit of a deus ex machina simply because the story is nearing its conclusion. I'm okay with Dark Victory having a similar story with The Long Halloween, but the former is just terrible.

This book took me by surprise! I thought this book was just another one of those contemporary romances where boy meets girl and they fall in love and live haply ever after. But let me tell you this book was so much more then that! As I was reading, the story took me places I would never have thought it would go. This book has real meat to it. It is more than a romance it has heart and heartbreak. While I was reading there were moments that snuck up on me. I would be tearing up before I knew what hit me. Pushing the Limits was a great read and I recommend that if you like your contemporary with a little more meat and substance than for sure pick this one up. I cant wait to read the other books in this series!

A bit too wordy with the descriptions which bogs the story down, but overall a solid start. Karan irked me in the book and drove me nuts. I will defiantly follow up with the other books in the series

I am more used to reading Gojo Cruz's books that are tearjerkers , but this one is different; it is an example of Pollyanna attitude. For sure, even adults who have no longer milk on their lips can relate to this story. A boy filled with excitement tells how he and his grandmother are going to celebrate his 8th birthday. He also tells how they have celebrated his birthdays since he was 2 years old. His grandmother and he went to church. They ate at a fast food restaurant. The boy grows up with his grandmother while his mother is working abroad. The touching part is that he is going to treat his grandmother with tender loving care since she is now old. The story reflects in the real situation nowadays that as a rule, grandmothers are the last resort parents turn to for bringing up their children whenever they have to eke out a living far from them. Consequently, children grow closer and more attached to their grandparents. It is typical of the Filipino family values. Although the boy sounds happy, the story cannot hide the shadows of loneliness and eagerness to meet his parents. That's why I love Gojo Cruz. His stories make me blink back tears. ^^

I really enjoyed this. The characters weren't the best but I found myself drawn in and just having to read this. That is a sign of a good book. The writing style was a bit weird. It took a while to adjust to it. I can't say to much without spoiling this book but I recommend trying this if you haven't read it.

Gahan Wilson's "Itsy Bitsy Spider" is delightful, as is Craig Thompson's rendering of "The Owl and the Pussycat." I've always loved nursery rhymes; I've grown to adore comics and graphic novels. This book, combining the two, provides some great twists on the classics alongside more straightforward interpretations. I'm going to have to pick up a copy of this for my best friend's son.

Blog review I was behind on reading Uprooted, but holy shit was this story good. Like 'need to go back and start at the beginning even though I just finished' good. If you think the farm boy/girl saving the world trope is dead, read this book. Uprooted gets rural living. Agnieszka loves her home and her community, and she has no intention of leaving. She actively fights against this the entire book, and even though this book is one of those ones that gets pegged as 'adult' and 'dark', I thought it was convincingly written for a teenage girl. Seriously. Teen me would've DIED reading this. Adult me totally did, too.

OH. MY. GOODNESS. GRACIOUS. This is the perfect, perfect, PERFECT sequel to Hopeless. I LOVE IT!! I laughed, I cried, I was happy, I was sad, I didn't want it to end...but, it did, and I am ok with that. BEST. BOOKS. EVER.

I literally did not read the middle 100 pages, and I don't think I lost anything. I like Werlin, very much, but this story fell short of what I've come to expect from her.

what Meg Cabot read to get the inspiration for The Princess Diaries. Conford's novel is what would have happened if Mia had been mistaken.

See full review for New Moon at: https://toomanybooksnotenoughshelves.... So back when this book first came out, I was so excited that there was a sequel to Twilight that when my best friend called me over the summer to let me know that Borders (RIP) already had copies three weeks before the release date, I instantly made plans to go out and get it. Even though she also told me that I probably wasn't going to like the beginning because she knew how big of a Team Edward fan I was. When I finally got my hands on the book and began reading it, I was devastated. In fact throughout the whole book I was completely wrecked just like Bella. Of course, that was almost eleven years ago.

Boy in a Band is a poignant, emotional and very sexy story of Morgan and Matthew, who meet as 12 year olds and in the Seventies. This is an extremely nostalgic coming of age story that grabbed me by my heart from the first page and kept me spellbound until the very end. This book deserves wider acclaim and I hope that more readers will give this gorgeous story a chance! Matthew is the quintessential bad boy, sexy and irresistible and unwilling to commit to one girl. Morgan loves him from the first time she lays eyes on him and her love for him spans decades. She keeps coming back even when Matthew is openly cruel to her, because they have an intense physical attraction and deep friendship that she is unable to ignore. This isn't an "insta-love" story, but is instead a beautiful story that unfolds over many years, with plenty of steam and sexy times. There were times when I became incredibly frustrated with Morgan's choices but then Matthew would do something that showed his sensitive and loving side, and I actually sympathized with Morgan's actions. Boy in a Band is a rich and satisfying book filled with characters that I won't soon forget. Ms. Loomis is a very talented writer and I absolutely loved this poignant and emotional story! *ARC provided by the author in return for an honest review.

another great visit to sapphire Falls. Love those Bennett boys. highly recommend. another sexy read by Erin! I love this cute small town. Loved getting to know Hope and TJ Better.

I really believe that there will not be a book any better than E. Lockhart's We Were Liars. This is her second book, and it's completely different from the first. Which, really is refreshing. She won't become formulated like so many tend to do. This book was full of mystery, suspense, and shock. Its written entirely backwards until the very end. It loops back to the beginning (end?). I actually didn't catch on that it was written backwards at first. I just felt very confused. However, by the time I realized that it just added an element to the book. I really liked this book. It kept me guessing the whole time. and just when I thought I'd figured it out, nope. something else would catch me off guard. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller!

This is a great mystery that turns the who-done-it on its head. You know who did it, you just don't know why. Also, it fulfills a semi-guilty pleasure genre of mine, which is mysteries that take place in liberal arts colleges (or boarding schools).

I really loved this book. It took a time period I am especially fond of and showed me it from a different point of view: not some English girl's search for love, but a soldier who'd been discharged from the army because of a wound. I found the writing fantastic and the characters entertaining. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.

Wonderful Delilah, thank you for this story. With current events as they are here in the US this seems a timely story. I love the way you handled the subject matter and look forward to reading more from you. A great read!

This was a very timely book and Bacevich manages to pack it with a substantial amount of well organized information. His main themes, as evidenced by the title, are the limitations of power projection through military force and the ideology of American Imperium. He traces the history of the National Security State, its organizational apparatus and the friction between various departments and the ideology of National Security which provide the rationale for the projects of political elites. His analysis situates the Bush administration within a tradition of ideology that spans back to the early days of the Cold war. Whilst also demonstrating its discontinuities; above all, the Bush doctrine's concept of "preemptive war". For Bacevich, this policy is both morally indefensible and pragmatically inept. He attempts to give both a description of the current crises (the crisis of profligacy, the political crisis and the military crisis) and prescriptive advice on how to readdress past mistakes. However, he does not view the current political, economic and military quandaries of the United State's as the product of the Bush Administration and its key insiders alone. Though, he does a fine job of dissecting figures like Donald Rumsfeld and Paul Wolfowitz while linking their ideological positions to pervious policy makers like James Forrestal and Paul Nitze. The crucial advantage of Bacevich's "The Limits of Power", is that it moves beyond the notion that the Bush Administration is an aberration and contextualizes the administration within the broader history of U.S. Foreign policy. Moreover, his analysis of institutional frameworks and the nature of self-seeking political elites add a deeper understanding to the current situation. To mention one failing, Bacevich does little to relate the current crises to the operations of capitalism itself. That however, would have perhaps limited the books appeal to segments of the political spectrum and pushed the book beyond its scope of inquiry. Despite that quibble, I couldn't recommend Colonel Bacevich's book more strongly.

I can't stand romance or books where female characters constantly need rescuing, but this one sucked me in. I liked all of the action and the treasure hunting aspects of the book. It was kind of like if Bourne Identity and National Treasure had a teen girl baby. It's a totally guilty pleasure, but I can't wait for book two...

It was like the teen girl high school drama queen version of Groundhog Day, except people die at the end. Also, the author felt that it was important to mention Groundhog Day at one point in the narrative which really bugged me. Maybe I was more bugged than was warranted, but by that point I was pretty annoyed. A day in the life of a popular teenager and her friends, obsessed with themselves being obsessed with drugs, sex and alcohol and their own popularity. Which is pretty epic popularity. But it isn't just that one day, one time, of course. It's Groundhog Day. I hated that movie. But at least it got somewhere. This book was completely hopeless.

Amazing! I don't think I can wait for the next book. This series has to be my favorite! I love the way the gods are part of the story. I have always been team aiden but I am even more so after leaving this!

I remember reading this when i was in little .. One of my first books.. I loved it..i still can remember the story :) ahhh.. Memories.. Ihave to get another copy of this..

UK columnist writes about the progression of his throat cancer and the treatments he endures. An interesting if not entirely enlightening account.

Whilst searching for books to read on holiday, I hesitated over this one, not sure whether it was my type of book or not, but at only 20p decided that it didn't matter if I didn't like it. How wrong could I be! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had an excellent (if sometimes far-fetched) storyline. An ordinary plumber living on the Isle of Man, gets called to a remote cottage to repair a boiler, next thing he knows, he wakes up in hospital, recovering from a motorbike accident. The plot unfolds, involving a mystery girl, a sister who apparently committed suicide for no obvious reason and a female private investigator called in by his parents.

Not really sure what to expect as this is the first book I've read from Meltzer. I actaully enjoyed it! Not a big "OHHH" at the end like you would get with thrillers but a decent legal drama.

It's great to have Brubaker publishing a new Criminal, a comic that I like far more than his varied releases since. This is a nice diptych of connected, yet independent stories. "Wrong Time" is a nice look into the psyche of a criminal, one Teeg Lawless. It's also got a nice bit of mystery, but isn't that special otherwise. "Wrong Place" jumps forward a few years and instead focuses on Teeg's son, Tracy. Where "Wrong Time" was OK, "Wrong Place" is entirely brilliant and heartbreaking -- Criminal at its best.

This book is written more for older children than for beginning readers, who are presumably the intended audience. It lays out the complicated process of elections, defining many terms in a glossary in the back of the book. The text explains such concepts as primaries, delegates, caucuses, nominees, debates, PACs, and super-PACs (here called 527 groups). It's a tough slog, without much room left for humor. Duck for President by Doreen Cronin is much more basic and easier to understand.

I loved having Rebus back! Hoping more to come. Interesting plot with nice spins and turns.

Rereading this old favorite. I love it so much!

Il libro, come suggerisce il titolo stesso, necessita del giusto tempo e della giusta predisposizione per essere apprezzato veramente. Per quanto mi riguarda, pur ammirando lo stile di Pessoa (il vero protagonista di questa raccolta di frammenti), ho faticato un po' nel giungere alla conclusione del romanzo. Non escludo comunque la possibilta di una rilettura in momenti piu congeniali, sperando cosi di essere in grado di accogliere al meglio "la confessione" dello scrittore.

So beautiful and so adventurous! Loved it! The illustrations were even more beautiful than in Amulet #1 (and more page spreads <3) and the story remains original, creative and very fantastical. Absolutely loved it and ordering volume #3 right away!

Poor David! Who can't relate to his story? Fun to read aloud.

Thanks to Netgalley for granting me a copy of this book. I've loved Jennifer McMahon since reading Don't Breathe a Word and I try to read all of her books as they come out. I had a hard time getting into this book, but since she's on my faves list, I pressed on. That's not to say it wasn't good... it just didn't click with me like some of McMahon's previous titles like The Winter People (LOVED that book). The beginning seems full of detail that you know you probably need, but don't necessarily feel like reading at the moment. It does help to have this background as we dig deeper into the story. Once the story got going, I was mildly interested in these two kids that live in a car and eat fire for money, making the most of what they've got. Necco (formerly Eva, who's brother and father died in a flood and mother supposedly committed suicide) is the fire girl, and people pay to see her do tricks. One such person did so and left something behind, something Necco takes with her when her boyfriend ends up dead-- and she's sure she'll be next if she doesn't run. The two girls end up (basically) driving around town, uncovering secrets, finding out information, solving the mysteries of Necco's life. There was a bit of black magic in this book (not surprising, with this author)... that's not really material that turns my crank but it does seem germane to the story. Other characters like the circus lady and her beau, the investigator, the drug dealer and her boyfriend all round out this story in an interesting way, even if it didn't hit me the right way. Probably an enjoyable read for people who like stories about the nomadic, wandering kind. I need my books on JUST THIS SIDE of a little more realistic, however not altogether a terrible read.

This is a collection of four stories set in the Angel universe. I enjoyed this collection esp. the artwork. This book will be remembered as the one that pokes fun at many things including itself. The first story is the only one that continues the actual storyline. The other stories are stand alones but are excellent to read. A breakdown of the collections: Become What You Are: This is the one that continues the storyline. This story didn't have much depth to it. It does contain a character from Spike: After the Fall. If you have not read that issue you might be lost. Drusilla: A story about Drusilla just before the fall. It is a little confusing but enjoyable. Boys and Their Toys: This one is very enjoyable and is a nod to the Buffy episode "Halloween". Last Angel in Hell: A movie adaptation of Angel's life that is so absurd it is hilarious. Do yourself a favor and get this book just for this collection.

Gostei, ainda para mais porque estive na Quinta das Lagrimas ha pouco tempo, mas dentro dos livros da colecao, admito que nao puxou tanto por mim quanto outros.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children is a fascinating blend of text and photography. The story itself in an interesting fantasy that involves a sixteen-year-old boy trying to solve a mystery his grandfather intimated with his last words. Interspersed with compelling photography, this book takes you into a very peculiar world. I didn't feel enough resolution at the end, and so I'm hoping that Riggs plans on writing a sequel. Despite that, however, Miss Peregrine was an interesting book that kept me reading.

I had no idea how awesome Cesar Chavez was. I think he should be more well-known! He did for the Mexican Americans what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did for African Americans. I liked the art, but the story really spoke for itself. I liked the quote: In a fight for justice, he told everyone, truth was a better weapon than violence. "Nonviolence," he said, "takes more guts." It meant using imagination to find ways to overcome powerlessness. That is a great thought. Finding creative and nonviolent ways to problem solve is a good idea for any group.

Magnus has been homeless, living in the streets since his mother died two years ago. It's been he and his mother alone ever since she had a fight with Magnus uncles, and before she died she told him to avoid his uncle Randolph at all costs. But when his uncles and his cousin Annabeth start to look for him saying that he is in danger, he gets himself involved in a fight with a fire giant called Surt and dies as a hero. But when he wakes up, he learns that he has been chosen to stay at Valhalla by a Valkyrie named Sam, that his father is the norse god Frey and that he needs to protect his father's sword from getting into Surt's hands and starting Ragnarok, aka the end of the world. I really enjoy this story. I didn't know much about norse mythology and it was fun to learn, but a bit confusing. It was A LOT like Percy Jackson, but it was still fun. Magnus is a lot like Percy, a fun and reckless hero that doesn't know anything about his fathers and his heritage. I liked all the modern references and the gods personalities. Is a great adventure book to read for kids.

Being a CSI fan, this book fit in with my penchant for historical fiction... though not fictional. Great read!

3.5*

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3.5 stars. This book was so cute, and really got me in the mood for NYCC this year. Honestly, Graham is such a sweetie and him and his group of friends reminded me so much of me and friends at comic con. The plot is simple, but well-developed. Graham is trying his best to make this year perfect so he can declare his love to Roxy, but life is just fucking with him. However, there is always a silver lining and I'm really happy with how things went down. Graham grows and learns a little, and Casey, Felicia, and Alicia were great supporting characters.

I enjoyed this book very much and even gave it to my teenage daughter to read. I was neither disturbed by or found the amount of sex in the book excessive. I thought this was a fun romp through Restoration England.

I had the opportunity to see Elizabeth Miles give a presentation about herself/Fury, and it cemented that this book was a must-read for me. Elizabeth is very personable, funny, and well spoken - I was very pleasantly surprised that she made such a good impression on me. She also read a passage from her book that had me very intrigued, so I started Fury not long after returning home. While some of the characters in Fury do questionable things, it's an integral part of the main plot, which is based on revenge. So while I didn't approve of Emily's decisions, I was able to care less about whether I would want to be friends with Emily (no way) and more on the furies and what they were doing around town. The furies disappointed me a little bit in parts - especially in the beginning. Towards the middle and end they got more intense and fit better with the title of the book. Fury, overall, seemed more like a thriller than a paranormal to me, and I'm not sure that's what everyone is expecting. Overall, I really loved Elizabeth Miles and her writing. Some of the plot I was a little questionable on, but the end hits me pretty hard and got me very interested in reading book two.

I used to buy the Fables comic when it first came out, but had to stop because of financial issues. So I came to this with some missing info (what happened to Charming & Boy Blue, about Gepetto trying to take over, formation of Haven, the Dark Man...you get the picture). It was easy enough to catch on, however, with what I do know. Good backstory--Rose really was a bad girl, wasn't she?--and the blending of the 2 Snow White fairy tales was excellently done (Snow White & Rose Red; Snow White & the Seven Dwarves). Now we know why you don't mention the dwarves to her! I wonder if Willingham knew what had happened when he wrote that line for issue 1? I'll have to get the volumes I'm missing from the library now!

I loved reading about Jinx and Toombs and how their relationship has progressed from Beats. Their struggles are so true to life and the sex is so good. I love how Gianna seems so tough and yet so vulnerable at the same time and Toombs is just a rock and his devotion to her is do heartwarming. Loved it!!

Sleep, Baby, Sleep. by Calee M. Lee. Illustrated by Elizabeth Miyu Blake. Xist Publishing. 5+ Stars. Sweet, calming, cozy. You will find yourself drifting off to dreamland with your child/children as you read this aloud. Hypnotic picture book with easeful pictures of the velvety night that will leave young ones feeling sheltered, secure and mightily cared for before bedtime. Highly recommend! Thanks to NetGalley and Xist Publishing for providing this ebook for review.

** spoiler alert ** (3.5 stars) I'd just like to preface this by saying I LOVE Sarah J Maas and absolutely adored the Throne of Glass series. I went into this book with extremely high expectations, seeing as this book has fantastic ratings on here and I've heard so many great things about it. Much to my dismay, I dragged my way through 75% of the book, paying more attention to the page number than the plot progression (or lack thereof). I found Feyre to be almost unpalatable for a majority of the book-far too downtrodden and self-deprecating. And her reaction to finding out that she and Rhysand were mates was simply uncalled for! I found myself rolling my eyes more often than not when Feyre was left to her own devices, wallowing in self-pity and completely unwilling to let go of her old demons until about the last 100 pages or so. With all that being said, I must admit that the last 30 pages of the book were spell-binding (literally). SJM truly knows how to pack a punch at the end of her novels, leaving you with jaw-dropping cliffhangers that make you eager to read the next entry into her carefully crafted world. Despite my complaints with this book, I am still intrigued enough to want to read the next one. It seems that Feyre is on track to be more attuned to her badass Fae identity, rather than the broken human she once was.

I ended up really liking this book. The beginning was shakey for me. The character of Abby drove me nuts and it seemed almost fake how Jill was ditching her family and her patients for this girl. However, about 1/3 of the way in, I was hooked! this book is highly reccomended!

Not up to snuff compared to the Maisie Dobbs series as has been suggested but good fun.

3.5 Cute Stars! It has been awhile since I read The Practice Proposal, the story of Liza and Cole and where we meet Liza's best friend Paige. Who wants to find love but isn't feeling hopeful in Maple Creek where most of the population is over 60. Paige was once a successful pastry chef and came home to take care of her dying mother but stayed there after to be near her dad. So, she opened up a cute bakery called Sweet Bee's located between her dad's barber shop and the town doctor. Which is a perfect location for her because she gets to see her dad daily at the same time she has a pseudo business deal with the town doctor where she helps bake things for his patients that are diet appropriate. This is all fine and dandy until the doctor goes on a trip of a life time and his nephew comes to town to help out. Lane Anderson once had it all then lost it after quite the medical scandal and relationship mishap. Knowing he can't do anything wrong to jeopardize his already shaky foundation, he says no to Paige and her special recipes. For Lane he doesn't realize that this could bankrupt Paige in this already shaky economy, while Paige doesn't realize the true reason why Lane did what he did. All she thinks is that he's an uptight jerk and wants nothing to do with him and his dimples. However, others have different ideas and try to match Lane and Paige together. Paige and Lane have to come to a truce if they are going to survive Liza and Cole's destination wedding. As the truce is in place Lane tries to lighten up and enjoy Paige, which cause them to give in to this quick fling because nothing can become more with Lane leaving soon. Even though it started as a fling, emotions quickly got involved for this sweet couple but life always has complications so to make it work a lot of things would have to change for this sweet duo. This was another cute and endearing story about love when you least expect it. For more reviews, visit Live Read and Breathe Like us on Facebook Live Read and Breathe Facebook Follow along with Twitter Live Read and Breathe Twitter

'Alaska Man' is an absolutely fascinating look into the life and adventures of George Davis. From the very first pages to the final cliff hanger, it is packed with excitement, danger and a good dose of humour.

Before writing this review, I read my previous impression with the story before Lost, which is Light. And I can say that whereas I was impressed with the whim and magic in Light, Rob Cham's sequel story was unfortunately just okay. Lost, although in its core still a follow-up story about our two protagonists, it takes a detour in the art department. The effective and brilliant color usage in black background has been replaced by 4-panel pages which, at many times, felt flat, random and uninspired (what happened, Rob?). In fairness with Lost, it still managed to deliver a sad story and a poignant tone at the end, hinting for a possible sequel. Rob Cham clearly experimented with Lost, from obviously digitally rendered backgrounds to the four panel comics with occasional fourth wall breaks to the computer-ish cloud creature. Sadly, these elements remove so much charm from Light. If there's going to be a trilogy, I hope Rob Cham goes back to what made Light special.

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I finished this book a few days ago but needed time for everything to process. Seriously, this book had it all! It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me shout "oh no" in public like a crazy person and then it made me laugh again. I was so emotionally invested in the characters even if Eliza was a tad bit annoying at times. Maybe I'm just being a little bit of a hater since she had all these wonderful men swooning all over her but regardless, still loved her. Loring, Loring, Loring - if Eliza doesn't want him I'll take him! Just saying. In another life maybe ;-). Do yourself a favor and run, not walk to read this book! So worth it.

My son zipped through this book and really enjoyed it. I don't think all the Sunshine State reading program books are appropriate content for 3rd through 5th grade but this one must have been good as I heard my son chuckle from his room a few time.

For this review and more Live Read and Breathe I am always a big fan of friends that turn into lovers and this book did NOT disappoint. Right from the beginning you felt for Alyssa with the loss of her friends and than having a raging bitch for a mom. The friendship between Jess, Garrett and Alyssa was beautiful and your heart does get shattered with the loss of Garrett. I can only imagine what that loss could do to a person especially if you feel it is your fault. After that so many obstacles get in the way between Alyssa and Jesse from miscommunication, manipulation and fear. With Jesse you love him right away and are routing for him the whole way through. His love for Jess is breath taking and real. When they are together their connection is real yet passionate. It is so crazy the effects that parents can make and with Alyssa and Jesse their parents made quite the impact on them in a negative way. However their friends and good family make up the difference. Hap, Jan, Kelly and Craig show them what love and family is supposed to be like. This book is about love, hope, finding oneself and loss. I really enjoyed this book and will be looking forward to future work of Elizabeth Lee.

I think that I am just not a fan of novellas. This one was way too short. No time to really get to know the characters. I am normally a huge fan of Colleen's books, but this one just didn't do it for me.....

I can see the appeal in Myles for those who love choppy, postmodern literature, but Sprry, Trees was not for me.