A group of three books cover images that I like the most from the titles to be released in the current month. Usually I already pre-ordered the titles or own them. I named the section like I did because I like thinking about these covers like they are something that its meant to look.

*Eye Candy: visual images that are pleasant to see.

A few impressions on a previously read book. I named the section like I did because as a passionate reader I like to use representation titles or words that I see in my favorite books.

*Glimpse: brief review on X title.

Favorite Quote

” I can’t.  I want this to be forever.”

Page: 417

What I Liked

I think it was really cool that the story was taking place in “Hell”.   My favorite aspect of this sequel, other than it has more action, were all the subplots.  I like how Bethany’s siblings were looking how to save her from hell and all the things playing a part in this plot.  I really liked how Molly shows she is a really good friend.  Also her dilemma with Gabriel is the part that really stood out in this sequel.  I think I’m ready for a Gabriel spinoff.   I LOVED the end scene of Bethany and Xavier, it was very lovely and tender.  I can’t wait for the third book in The Halo Series.

What I Didn’t Like

I didn’t enjoy the “Hell” concept in general.  I think the vision was too “girly” even for me.   Also I wanted more of Xavier in the story.

A few impressions on a previously read book. I named the section like I did because as a passionate reader I like to use representation titles or words that I see in my favorite books.

*Glimpse: brief review on X title.

Favorite Quote

“He said he told you, ‘I’m Yours’.”

Page: 278

What I Liked

The concept is pretty cool and I always felt fascinated about the balance between good and evil; I think Die For Me has a very strong World Building in this aspect.  I really like that the events of the story took place in France.

What I Didn’t Like

The relashionship between Kate and Vincent.  There is no chemistry and no development.  Also I felt that the story in general was following a structure of what is hype since “The Twilight Phenomenon”.

Book Type: Softcover
Publisher: Octane Press
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: November 1, 2011

Author Web Page:

Seventeen-year-old Addison Russell is in for a shock when she discovers that she can see the invisible world of the Annorasi. Suddenly, nothing is as it appears to be the house she lives in, the woman who raised her, even the most beautiful boy in town all turn out to be more than what they seem. And when this strange new world forces Addy to answer for a crime that was committed long ago, by parents she has never known, she has no choice but to trust Luc, the mysterious Annorasi who has been sent to protect her. Or so he says.

On The Veil the reader will have the opportunity to meet the Anarrosi World, a beautiful and enigmatic parallel universe full o power and secrets.  On her seventeenth birthday, the veil for Addison Russell was lifted, and then she starts seeing things than are not part of the human world. This is when she gets a first glimpse to The Anarrosi World.  A world that has little parts of everything she is, but will not accept her because of the secrets that surrounded her family and a battle that started long before she was born.   The Veil was definitely a page turner for me. I loved the elements of fantasy that Putman incorporated in the story and how she crafted her world.  I felt lost and captivated through Addison’s journeys. One of the things I really enjoyed from the story was that secondary characters have a story to tell also.  Nate, for example, had a very touching story. It’s nice to see other characters finding their way.  In this aspect the major credit I can give to Putman Oakes is that the fantasy is rich, but the real situations are mirrored beautiful. The romance between Addison and Lucas, her OWN Anarrosi Knight in shining armor, is so sweet; just how I like love stories.  I feel it’s more a love story than a romance aspect of the book  because it’s very elegantly crafted and Addison and Lucas have the opportunity to really know each other; no third parties (love triangles), no immortality or anything trending in YA, just two teenagers who are falling in love in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. The Veil the story of a girl finding her way into the word she didn’t know she was part of and the boy who will do everything to protect her.

The Veil could be used as extracurricular material in topics like:  Finding Yourself and Defining Moments in Life.  Readers could find a Book Club Discussion Guide in Cory Putman Oakes Official Webpage.

A group of three books cover images that I like the most from the titles to be released in the current month. Usually I already pre-ordered the titles or own them. I named the section like I did because I like thinking about these covers like they are something that its meant to look.

*Eye Candy: visual images that are pleasant to see.

A group of three books cover images that I like the most from the titles to be released in the current month. Usually I already pre-ordered the titles or own them. I named the section like I did because I like thinking about these covers like they are something that its meant to look.

*Eye Candy: visual images that are pleasant to see.

Book Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon&Shuster
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: September 6, 2011

Author Web Page:

Abbey knows that Caspian is her destiny. Theirs is a bond that transcends even death. But as Abbey finally learns the full truth about the dark fate that links her to Caspian and ties them both to the town of Sleepy Hollow, she suddenly has some very hard choices to make. Caspian may be the love of her life, but is that love worth dying for?

A dark beautiful love story is the way to describe this last book in the Hallow Series.  Since The Hollow I was captivated by Verday’s dark beautiful world. The way words floated on the pages when Abby described how her perfumes were made or the Sleepy Hollow legend had an important role in the story and the romance between Caspian found me immersed in the story and where the characters were heading to. The Hidden is everything a reader could want for a serie’s culmination; Verday delivered the right end for her series. The Hidden begins where The Hunted ended, Abbey sees herself knowing her destiny and upon the mystery where Caspian is in the middle of changes as a shade that concerns both. I LOVED this book and it’s my favorite between the three. I love knowing more about The Revenants and their role in the story. Abbie and Caspian’s romance was simply perfect. I think the story’s most beautiful element was destiny and how it always manages to be accomplished.  The biggest compliment I can give Verday is the line she took her main characters, where decisions between correct and incorrect held their destiny. At the end Abby made me feel proud of her as a character and I confirm she was that girl in The Hollow who assured she love her best friend like a sister. The Hidden a beautiful love story in many ways with a touching bittersweet ending.

I will giveaway a copy of The Hidden between the people who comment on the review.

Book Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: October 25, 2010

Book Trailer:

Page: 174

“His lips parted from her,

and he bent his head to hers,

breathing hard. ‘We can’t'-”

A few impressions on a previously read book. I named the section like I did because as a passionate reader I like to use representation titles or words that I see in my favorite books.

*Glimpse: brief review on X title.

Favorite Quote

N/A

What I Liked

The idea of a crossover between Greek Mythology and a romance developed in the modern world.

What I Didn’t Like

The execution in general; I really can’t get over the changes Agelini did with the Greek Myths.  The relationship between Helen and Lucas; another unhealthy relationship with zero development that’s been glorified in YA Literature. Helen and Lucas try to kill each other halfway through the book and then BOOM!!! They are so in love; give ME a break.  The aspect I disliked the most was  chauvinism paradoxes trough the story. Example: At one point Lucas told Helen that if she is not a virgin he could forgive her, but he will KILL the guy who took her virginity; WHAT??????? Since WHEN a girl needs to be forgiven for having a prior relationship? To put the icing on the cake, it’s like Angelini took the Twilight background story and changed the vampires for demigods. I really disliked this book,  I’m sorry but it’s like a fancy fac-fic with the luxury of good editing.