Review: Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi

Ignite Me
(Shatter Me #3)
by Tahereh Mafi
Published: February 4, 2014




Juliette now knows she may be the only one who can stop the Reestablishment. But to take them down, she'll need the help of the one person she never thought she could trust: Warner. And as they work together, Juliette will discover that everything she thought she knew - about Warner, her abilities, and even Adam - was wrong.

Review: Solving for Ex by LeighAnn Kopans

Solving for Ex
by LeighAnn Kopans
Published: February 11, 2014




1 crush on your best friend +
1 gorgeous, scheming new girl +
1 Mathletics competition =
1 big mess

SIMPLIFY.

Ashley Price doesn’t have much in life after being bullied so hard she had to leave her old school to live with her aunt and uncle in Pittsburgh. But the camera she borrowed from her best friend and secret crush Brendan, and her off the charts math abilities, make things a lot more bearable. Plus, since Brendan is the captain, making the school Mathletes team should be easy.

But when gorgeous new girl Sofia rolls in and steals Brendan, Ashley's place on the team, and her fragile foothold on the Mansfield Park Prep social totem pole, it’s on. Sofia is everything Ashley left her old school to escape. The only thing Ashley didn’t count on is Sofia’s sexy twin brother Vincent.

Vincent is not only the hottest boy in school, he’s charming, sweet, and he’s got his eye on Ashley. He’s also not taking no for an answer. There's no real reason Ashley shouldn't like Vincent, but with the
battle lines being drawn between her and Sofia, Ashley’s not sure which side he’s on. Or which side she wants him to be on.

She does know Sofia is trouble with a capital T, and she’s determined to make Brendan see it.

SOLVING FOR EX is a YA contemporary romance that remixes Mansfield Park as Clueless meets Mean Girls in a crazy mix of high school society, mathletic competition, and teenage romance.

February New Releases: Part 2

Newly Released Books this February 2014

*cover image links to Goodreads*

Unite Me (Shatter Me #1.5, 2.5) by Tahereh Mafi Published: February 4, 2014 The Book Depository ______ Perfect for fans of Tahereh Mafi’s New York Times bestselling Shatter Me trilogy, this book collects her two companion novellas, Fracture Me and Destroy Me, in print for the first time ever. It also features an exclusive look into Juliette’s journal and a preview of Ignite Me, the hotly anticipated final novel of the series. Destroy Me tells the events between Shatter Me and Unravel Me from Warner’s point of view. Even though Juliette shot him in order to escape, Warner can’t stop thinking about her—and he’ll do anything to get her back. But when the Supreme Commander of The Reestablishment arrives, he has much different plans for Juliette. Plans Warner cannot allow. Fracture Me is told from Adam’s perspective and bridges the gap between Unravel Me and Ignite Me. As the Omega Point rebels prepare to fight the Sector 45 soldiers, Adam's more focused on the safety of Juliette, Kenji, and his brother. The Reestablishment will do anything to crush the resistance . . . including killing everyone Adam cares about. The Shatter Me series is perfect for fans who crave action-packed young adult novels with tantalizing romance like Divergent and The Hunger Games. This captivating story, which combines the best of dystopian and paranormal, was praised as “a thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love” by Ransom Riggs, bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.

Blogger of the Week + Reading Updates

Hey, everyone! I've been super busy lately because of school so I haven't done a lot of reading and blogging but I try and post occasionally if I have something in mind. Reviews are another story, though. I had drafts of several reviews made already but those are in my phone's notepad. That's the only place I can write - or type - my reviews on when I unexpectedly find a little free time between classes or anything related to school. Unfortunately, a couple of days back my phone had a problem with it's motherboard and I didn't want to damage it further by trying to fix it myself so I had it sent to someone who really knows what he's doing. Fixing it also meant that I had to lose everything stored in my phone's memory including all my notes so.. yeah.

On the positive side, yesterday I was featured as Blogger of the Week by Lisa of Turning Pages.

Go check out my interview HERE if you're interested.

Music and Lyrics (14): Millionaires

I'm finally done reading Ignite Me! It was amazing, as expected and right now I only have a draft of my review. I probably won't be able to finalize it until maybe tomorrow because I am currently writing a reaction paper for class. It's about the movie we watched yesterday, Pirates of Silicon Valley. I have a lot to say about it since the topic is related to my future life and well, lots of big names and influential people so it will be pretty long. That's also one way of saying that I don't have anything relevant to post today so I figured maybe we can just sing? Heh.

Review: Fracture Me by Tahereh Mafi

Fracture Me
(Shatter Me #2.5)
by Tahereh Mafi
Published: December 17, 2013



In this electrifying sixty-page companion novella to the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series, discover the fate of the Omega Point rebels as they go up against The Reestablishment. Set during and soon after the final moments of Unravel Me, Fracture Me is told from Adam's perspective.

As Omega Point prepares to launch an all-out assault on The Reestablishment soldiers stationed in Sector 45, Adam's focus couldn't be further from the upcoming battle. He's reeling from his breakup with Juliette, scared for his best friend's life, and as concerned as ever for his brother James's safety. And just as Adam begins to wonder if this life is really for him, the alarms sound. It's time for war.

On the battlefield, it seems like the odds are in their favor—but taking down Warner, Adam's newly discovered half brother, won't be that easy. The Reestablishment can't tolerate a rebellion, and they'll do anything to crush the resistance . . . including killing everyone Adam has ever cared about.

Fracture Me sets the stage for Ignite Me, the explosive finale in Tahereh Mafi's epic dystopian series. It's a novella not to be missed by fans who crave action-packed stories with tantalizing romance like Divergent by Veronica Roth, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, and Legend by Marie Lu.

February New Releases: Part 1

Newly Released Books this February 2014

*cover image links to Goodreads*

Ignite Me (Shatter Me #3) by Tahereh Mafi Published: February 4, 2014 The Book Depository _____ The heart-stopping conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series, which Ransom Riggs, bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, called "a thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love" Juliette now knows she may be the only one who can stop the Reestablishment. But to take them down, she'll need the help of the one person she never thought she could trust: Warner. And as they work together, Juliette will discover that everything she thought she knew-about Warner, her abilities, and even Adam-was wrong. In Shatter Me, Tahereh Mafi created a captivating and original story that combined the best of dystopian and paranormal and was praised by Publishers Weekly as "a gripping read from an author who's not afraid to take risks." The sequel, Unravel Me, blew readers away with heart-racing twists and turns, and New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia said it was "dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense." Now this final book brings the series to a shocking and climactic end.

RECAP: Valentine's Day + UNRAVEL ME by Tahereh Mafi

I’m not afraid of spiders. My cousins, who are a bunch of guys, live next door and they have a big shelf but unlike mine, they are not full of books but jars that have hairy tarantulas in them. Tarantulas that, based on my occasional visit to watch them, I haven’t seen move an inch. I’m more afraid of cockroaches because they have wings. Which means they can just suddenly fly and land ANYWHERE on you. Ick! One moment you’re staring at it warily and the next it’s flying! And heading towards you! And you don’t know where it’ll probably land! That’s when you freak out.

Valentine's Day Reads

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Guess what? I HAVE A DATE. With none other than my other half, Warner. I am finally going to read Ignite MEEEEE! Do you know how hard it is to restrain myself from reading a most awaited book when it was already in my hands ten days ago but I can’t? You most probably do. And I still have to hold it off for, like, 10 more hours until I finish my midterms and be able to hang that “Do not disturb” sign around my neck. Man, I can’t wait.

My Valentine's Day reads:

 

Any specific books you are planning to read for this special day? Here are a few recs.

Review: Cress by Marissa Meyer

Cress (Lunar Chronicles #3)
by Marissa Meyer
Published: February 4, 2014




Rapunzel’s tower is a satellite. She can’t let down her hair—or her guard.

In this third book in the bestselling Lunar Chronicles series, Cinder and Captain Thorne are fugitives on the run, with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together, they’re plotting to overthrow Queen Levana and her army.

Their best hope lies with Cress, who has been trapped on a satellite since childhood with only her netscreens as company. All that screen time has made Cress an excellent hacker—unfortunately, she’s just received orders from Levana to track down Cinder and her handsome accomplice.

When a daring rescue goes awry, the group is separated. Cress finally has her freedom, but it comes at a high price. Meanwhile, Queen Levana will let nothing stop her marriage to Emperor Kai. Cress, Scarlet, and Cinder may not have signed up to save the world, but they may be the only ones who can.

Read the first 5 chapters!

Battle of the Book Boyfriends

For this event I chose Ryan Miller as my most favorite Kelly Oram boy. If you guys don't know, he's this super sweet guy from the amazing Jamie Baker series.

 

So what makes Ryan Miller the perfect Valentine's Day fictional boyfriend?

Review: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

Eleanor & Park
by Rainbow Rowell
Published: February 26, 2013




Set over the course of one school year in 1986, ELEANOR AND PARK is the story of two star-crossed misfits – smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try. When Eleanor meets Park, you’ll remember your own first love – and just how hard it pulled you under.

January 2014 Reads + Monthly Recap

Our laboratory classes meet only once a week. When our prof announced that we'll  have a written test the following meeting, he also said, "Don't worry. You still have one week to prepare for this." When I remembered it the night before quiz day all I could think was, "Oh gods, did one week already pass?". I could say the same for January. I mean, wasn't it just a few days ago that I'd kill to have Cress or Ignite Me in my hands?

 

Me and My Bookshelf (18): January Book Haul

This is where I feature the books I received, bought, gifted or won that are newly added in my physical shelf, which means no e-books and the like, and recount epic book hauling stories. It is usually posted on Saturdays.

First book haul post of 2014! My last was of November 2013. That's because I did not buy ANY books - not for Christmas, not for New Year, not even for my birthday - for almost 2 months (including the last couple of weeks of November and the first half of January)!