First Impressions ..... A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

So as promised I am posting my first impressions of Sarah J. Maas' latest release; A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. Which is a new take on Beauty and the Beast. I am really excited to read it because Maas is one of my favorite Young Adult authors. So far we meet Feyre, the youngest of three sisters; that is managing to keep her family afloat after her family lost not only their fortune but, also their mother. The book opens up with Feyre internalizing the lifestyle in which she lives while she is out of the hunt. While hunting she kills what she hopes is a huge wolf that is stalking the deer she hopes to bring home to her family. Feyre later is taken from her home by another wolf, that is actually a member of the High Fae. She is taken because she violated a treaty when she killed the wolf. She is given the choice of death or to live out her life in the realm of the Fae. At her fathers insistence she goes along with the Fae. Knowing that this may be the best way to insure that her family remains safe. 

What I love so far: I love that the Fae is back in this book and that they are extremely different in this book. I can not wait to see whats up with the masks that they wear. Also I love our main characters courage, she is very different from Celaena (from Throne of Glass).

What I expect: I definitely expect to have a wonderful and fun time reading this book. I know Sarah J. Maas is going to have me yearning for more. 

For more first impressions come back when I read The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen in July. As always, Happy Reading!

Anyone can betray anyone.....The Bookbabe Review of Red Queen by Victoria Averyard

The Bookbabe Reviews: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

What can say about this book? Well, at first I had a very difficult time getting used to the writing style. And honestly for the life of me I just couldn't get into it. I kind of chalked it up to the fact that I started with the audiobook. Which was beyond dry. After I ditched that I had no problem getting into the story. Mare (our main character) lives in a society that is divided by the types of blood you are born with. Your either a red or a sliver. Red's are neither special or talented. Sliver's are special, considered talented and have special gifts. Both are factions are ruled over by a cruel king and his family. Mare does not really think about them much; in fact she has never even seen the royals. It is not until she breaks curfew to steal a few things to help out a friend that she  meets a handsome young man that will change everything. Due to an uprising in the slivers precious town several Red's are attacked and Mare's little sister is hurt in the process. This leads to Mare being "arrested"; and this is when all hell starts to break loose and things get interesting fast. This is where I could give you lots of juicy spoilers but I am not that type of reviewer (as you well know), so on to what I loved about the book. What I found most intriguing about the book was that there were some hints as to who might just betray Mare. She was duped right up until the end and honestly I was hoping that it was not the person it was. Also, I see a different love triangle emerging and I am hoping that the handsome strange I mentioned earlier wins Mare's affections. Of course I have to wait until February 2016 for the next installment in the series. All in all I give the book four stars.

Who would I recommend it to: Fans of Hunger Games and the Throne of Glass Series

Quotes I loved: 

"Revolutions need a spark....and even sparks burn" - Julian to Mare

"The truth doesn't matter. It only matters what the people believe."

"I am finally leaning my lesson. Anyone can betray anyone."

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The Bookbabe Reviews: The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness

So I have completed the last book in this freight train of a book and I can honestly say that I was not at all disappointed. Harkness built the right amount of drama, suspense and weaved just the right amount of magic. There are a few things that I was really excited to see happen in this book. We finally travel back to England with Diana and Matthew and the rest of the "clan". Diana is still learning about her magic and more of Matthew's secrets are coming to the surface. As a result their bond is tighter than ever. While they are finally coming to terms with how the blood rage will affect their lives and we get a glimpse of the madness of Matthew's son, Benjamin. We also get reunited with one of my favorite characters from the previous book (Shadow of Night), Jack. We also see the reappearance of Father Hubbard; who the last time around was shrouded in shadiness. That is still the case this time but their is also a surprising twist that I really did not expect. The best part of this book was seeing Diana let go of her fear and go into battle with the congregation. As she takes them on we get the impression that Harkness is leaving an opening for a possible return to the story line. Which honestly is exactly what you are going to want to see happen after you've finished this book. 

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Favorite Quotes:

   "No wonder Philippe always looks so exhausted," he said ruefully when he was through. "It's very fatiguing pretending you're in charge when your wife actually rules the roost" 

"As I am the end, so my lover is the beginning. I encompass the whole work of creation, and all knowledge is hidden in me " 

"If you truly love someone, you will cherish what they despise most about themselves"