November Wrap Up 2015

This year has flown by. I am shocked November is over. And that it's December. Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I did. Even though I failed at NaNoWriMo. I did however read some pretty awesome books. Without further distractions. Here's a look back at what I read in November.

November Wrap Up 2015

1. Blood Bound by Rachel Vincent 5/5 stars 463 pages
2. Reckless in Love by Bella Andre and Jennifer Skully 5/5 stars 400 pages
3. Shadow Bound by Rachel Vincent 5/5 stars 439 pages
4. November 9 by Colleen Hoover 5/5 stars 307 pages
5. Oath Bound by Rachel Vincent 5/5 stars 432 pages
6. Petals on the Wind by V.C. Andrews 5/5 stars 439 pages

I think my favorite book of the month was the Unbound trilogy by Rachel Vincent. It was different from anything I've read before.

Total number of pages: 2, 480
Series completed: 1

I am so glad I read six books in November!! What did you read in November? Did you read any of the books I mentioned? Let me know!!
Happy Reading, Ashley

September and October Wrap-Ups

Fall is a wonderful time to huddle inside to read.

September:

1. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 5/5 stars (re-read)
2. Bared to You by Syliva Day 3/5 stars
3. The Copper Gauntlet by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare 4/5 stars
4. The Accident Season by Moria Fowley-Doyle 2/5 stars
5. Deviant by Callie Hart 3/5 stars
6. Dave the Brave Sawfish by Nirit Littaney 4/5 stars
7. The Lost Girl by R.L. Stine 5/5 stars


October:

1. Halloween Is.... by Gail Gibbons 5/5 stars
2. Mean Streak by Sandra Brown 5/5 stars
3. Attachments by Rainbow Rowell 5/5 stars
4. Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas 5/5 stars
5. The New Girl by R.L. Stine 5/5 stars
6. Under the hill by Sheila Connolly 3/5 stars
7. Halloween Stories for kids by Arnie Lightning 3/5 stars

July/ August Wrap Up 2015

Here is a look back at the books I read in July as well as my rating.

1. Revenge Volume #3 by JJ Knight 3/5 stars
2. Revenge Volume #4 by JJ Knight 3/5 stars
3. Revenge Volume #5 by JJ Knight 4/5 stars
4. Dark Places by Gillian Flynn 4/5 stars
5. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 5/5 stars (re-read)
6. Blue Shoes Volume 1 by JJ Knight 3/5 stars
7. Mitosis by Brandon Sanderson 5/5 stars
8. Mosquitoland by David Arnold
9. Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant by Tony Cliff 4/5 stars
10. The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson 4/5 stars
11. Impulse by Ellen Hopkins 5/5 stars
12. Zigi the Alien and the Stinky Socks by Nirit Littaney 3/5 stars

A look back at what I read in August:

1. Werewolf Skin by R.L. Stine 5/5 stars
2. Armanda by Ernest Cline 5/5 stars
3. The Waltz by Angelica Chase 3/5 stars
4. The Tango by Angelica Chase 4/5 stars
5. Possess by Gretchen McNeil 5/5 stars
6. My Favorite Mistake by Chelesa M. Cameron 5/5 stars
7. Grey by E.L. James 5/5 stars
8. End of Days by Susan Ee 5/5 stars

June Wrap-Up 2015

Here is a look back at the books I read in June. I'm surprised by how much I read. Hoping to read even more in July.

1. The Heir by Kiera Cass 3/5 stars 342 pages (kindle)
2. Everything Leads to You by Nina LaCour 5/5 stars 307  pages
Writing was just beautiful
3. Morning Glories Volume One: For A Better Future by Nick Spencer 2/5 stars 188 pages
Honestly I was lost in trying to understand what was going on. I feel like I wasted time by reading this.
4. Breathless in Love by Bella Andre and Jennifer Skully 5/5 stars 400 pages (kindle)
5. Firefight by Brandon Sanderson 5/5 stars 416 pages
6. Stepbrother Anonymous by Jenn Marlow 3/5 stars 44 pages (kindle)
7. Daimon by Jennifer L. Armentrout 5/5 stars 89 pages (kindle) (re-read)
8. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn 3.75/5 stars 254 pages
9. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover 5/5 stars 322pages (kindle)
10. Revenge Volume 2 by J.J.  Knight 4/5  stars 150 pages (kindle  )
Total  number of  books:10
Total number of pages:2,468
Series finished: 0
Favorite book of the month: Everything Leads to You, this book was lovely!! I'm so glad I borrowed it from the library.

Well that's my June Wrap-Up. Let me know what  you read in June. Did you read any of the books I mentioned. If so you agree or disagree with my ratings?

Happy Reading, Ashley

Catching Up

I'm slowly catching up on the books I haven't posted a review for. There are some I don't think I'll post a review for. However if in any of my Wrap Ups for the year there is a title you'd like to see a review for please let me know.

I'd love to hear your input. Thank you for reading my reviews and anything else I post on this blog. I know I'm not the most dedicated blogger. I know in the past I've promised to do better and fallen flat. I still feel so unsure of my blog and reviews. I don't think I'm the best at this. But I do want to do better in the future.

Again I'd love to hear your input. Please leave me a comment. You can email me at booksarediamonds@yahoo.com if that would be easier.

Happy Reading, Ashley.

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
Released: September 2nd, 2014
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children
Series: Throne of Glass, Book Three
Page Amount: 562, US hardcover edition
Source: own


"She was the heir of ash and fire, and she would bow to no one.

Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak—but at an unspeakable cost. Now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth...a truth about her heritage that could change her life—and her future—forever.

Meanwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. To defeat them, Celaena must find the strength to not only fight her inner demons but to battle the evil that is about to be unleashed.

The king's assassin takes on an even greater destiny and burns brighter than ever before in this follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Crown of Midnight."
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:
How do I begin my review? This was amazing and just I can't even form words right now. All I can is Sarah you did it again. I loved everything about Heir of Fire.

I'm in desperate need for Queen of Shadows. Can I have the book now?

I know my review is short. But it's so hard reviewing a third book in a series without giving everything away. If you loved the first and second books in this series. You must read this installment.
5/5 stars Happy Reading, Ashley.
 

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
Released: August 27th, 2013 (first released January 1st, 2013)
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children
Series: Throne of Glass, Book Two
Page Amount: 418, US hardcover edition
Source: own

"A line that should never be crossed is about to be breached.

It puts this entire castle in jeopardy—and the life of your friend."

From the throne of glass rules a king with a fist of iron and a soul as black as pitch. Assassin Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become his Champion. Yet Celaena is far from loyal to the crown. She hides her secret vigilantly; she knows that the man she serves is bent on evil.

Keeping up the deadly charade becomes increasingly difficult when Celaena realizes she is not the only one seeking justice. As she tries to untangle the mysteries buried deep within the glass castle, her closest relationships suffer. It seems no one is above questioning her allegiances—not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a foreign princess with a rebel heart.

Then one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to give up the very thing most precious to her and decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie... and whom she is ultimately willing to fight for. "
-Information from Goodreads.com


My Thoughts:
How do I began on my love for this book? Throne of Glass was amazing so how the sequel even better? Crown of Midnight blew my mind and the ending makes me crave Heir of Fire NOW!!!!

Although I sorta had a guess about something in regards to Celesana. I am even more enchanted by this medieval fantasy series then before. I loved the new characters we met and saddened by the loss of others.

Sarah J. Maas is becoming one of my favorite authors. Can't wait to see where the series goes next.

5/5 stars, to be honest all the stars and more!!!

Happy Reading, Ashley.

Reread in February 2015
Just as amazing as the first time round. I'm excited to have everything refreshed in my mind for Heir of Fire.