Sanctum by Sarah Fine

Sanctum by Sarah Fine
Released: October 16th 2012 (first released October 1st 20120
Publisher: Amazon Children's Publishing
Series:Guards Of The Shadowlands, Book One
Page Amount: 450 Kindle Edition
Source: Kindle Library Loaner


" “My plan: Get into the city. Get Nadia. Find a way out. Simple.”

A week ago, seventeen-year-old Lela Santos’s best friend, Nadia, killed herself. Today, thanks to a farewell ritual gone awry, Lela is standing in paradise, looking upon a vast gated city in the distance—hell. No one willingly walks through the Suicide Gates, into a place smothered in darkness and infested with depraved creatures. But Lela isn’t just anyone—she’s determined to save her best friend’s soul, even if it means sacrificing her eternal afterlife.

As Lela struggles to find Nadia, she’s captured by the Guards, enormous, not-quite-human creatures that patrol the dark city’s endless streets. Their all-too-human leader, Malachi, is unlike them in every way except one: his deadly efficiency. When he meets Lela, Malachi forms his own plan: get her out of the city, even if it means she must leave Nadia behind. Malachi knows something Lela doesn’t—the dark city isn’t the worst place Lela could end up, and he will stop at nothing to keep her from that fate."
- From Goodreads.com 

My Thoughts:
Sanctum takes you on a hellish roller coaster of emotions from the start. Lela who has grown up in the foster care system, believed no one would love or want touch, until she is taken to a place you go if you commit suicide meets the dangerous yet kind Malachi. She is proven wrong. I love every moment in this world Sarah created. I look forward to the sequel, see where Lela and Malachi end up next.

5/5 stars, happy reading, Ashley

January Wrap Up 2013

January wasn't a good reading month for me. About the middle of the month, I had a tragic experience happen. A car accident happened on my road, my family and I tried to help but the injured person died. So I couldn't shake the event out of my mind.

I did get to read 3 books. I really loved them all.

1. Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout

I was surprised by how much I loved this book. I had heard amazing things about this book and series. Generally books everyone is loving tends to be the ones I end up not liking. But Jennifer's writing is amazing this world inside Half-Blood is amazing. Alex is a kick ass character!!












2. Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout

This is the sequel to Half-Blood, I will only say I loved it as much as Half-Blood even better!!













3. Sanctum by Sarah Fine

I borrowed this while I had the free prime membership. I wasn't sure about it. But I am glad to have read it. Its dark, a bit creepy and just awesome. I know I don't have a review posted but I will.














This is all for January, hoping to read more in February. Please let me know what you read in January, what your thoughts were on them. And let me know if you read any of these books above or if you plan to.
Happy Reading,

Ashley!!

Pure (Covenant, #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Pure (Covenant, #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Released: March 12th 2012
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Series: Covenant, Book Two
Page Amount: 320 (Kindle Format)
Source: Kindle

"There is need. And then there is Fate...

Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn’t exactly awesome—especially when Alexandria’s "other half" is everywhere she goes. Seth’s in her training room, outside her classes, and keeps showing up in her bedroom—so not cool. Their connection does have some benefits, like staving off her nightmares of the tragic showdown with her mother, but it has no effect on what Alex feels for the forbidden, pure-blooded Aiden. Or what he will do—and sacrifice—for her.

When daimons infiltrate the Covenants and attack students, the gods send furies—lesser gods determined to eradicate any threat to the Covenants and to the gods, and that includes the Apollyon... and Alex. And if that and hordes of aether-sucking monsters didn’t blow bad enough, a mysterious threat seems willing to do anything to neutralize Seth, even if that means forcing Alex into servitude... or killing her.

When the gods are involved, some decisions can never, ever be undone."
-Information from Goodreads.com 


My Thoughts:
What to say.... Pure was amazing!! Action paced, love triangle, and some heartbreak. Alex is really put through so much in Pure. Most of the time sequels aren't as good as the first book in a series. Pure isn't the case. If anything I think I loved Pure more than Half-Blood. Because Alex isn't afraid to kick some Daimon butt and is still struggling with her feelings for both Aiden and Seth. (By the way I love both guys). Fora seventeen year old Alex is awesome!!

If you haven't yet you really should check out this series, seriously what are you waiting for? 
5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

Half-Blood (Covenant, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Half-Blood (Covenant, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Released: September 19th 2011
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Series: Covenant, Book One
Pages: 304 (Kindle Format)
Source: Own, Kindle

"The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi—pure-bloods—have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals—well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants in the homes of the pures.

Seventeen-year-old Alexandria would rather risk her life fighting than waste it scrubbing toilets, but she may end up slumming it anyway. There are several rules that students at the Covenant must follow. Alex has problems with them all, but especially rule #1:

Relationships between pures and halfs are forbidden.

Unfortunately, she’s crushing hard on the totally hot pure-blood Aiden. But falling for Aiden isn’t her biggest problem—staying alive long enough to graduate the Covenant and become a Sentinel is. If she fails in her duty, she faces a future worse than death or slavery: being turned into a daimon, and being hunted by Aiden. And that would kind of suck."
-Information from Goodreads.com 

My Thoughts:
Half- Blood is told by 17 year old Alexandria, how left the safety of the only world she ever knew. All because her mother wanted to leave for reasons she wouldn't even tell her daughter. They live among the mortal for 3 years until something happens that changes Alex's life forever. She is back at the Covenant. Trying to put the things of the past beyond her and catch up with everything she's missed. While training with Aiden her crush deepens. 

I loved Alex, she is a mix of a strong willed female character who isn't afraid to kick some butt. Also isn't afraid to let those she trusts with how she is feeling. I am so happy to have read this book. Jennifer's writing is amazing.

Cannot wait to read the rest of the series. 5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

Daimon (Covenant, 0.5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Daimon (Covenant, 0.5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Released: May 10th 2011 (first released April 19th 2011)
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Page Amount: 62 (ebook format)
Series: Covenant Book 1 point 5
Source: Own Kindle

"Love in my world usually ended up with someone hearing 'I smite thee ' as she was cursed to be some lame flower for the rest of her life." For three years, Alexandria has lived among mortals--pretending to be like them and trying to forget the duty she'd been trained to fulfill as a child of a mortal and a demigod. At seventeen, she's pretty much accepted that she's a freak by mortal standards... and that she'll never be prepared for that duty. According to her mother, that's a good thing.But as every descendant of the gods knows, Fate has a way of rearing her ugly head. A horrifying attack forces Alex to flee Miami and try to find her way back to the very place her mother had warned her she should never return-the Covenant. Every step that brings her closer to safety is one more step toward death... because she's being hunted by the very creatures she'd once trained to kill. The daimons have found her."
-Information from Goodreads.com


My Thoughts:
I have heard wonderful things about Jennifer L. Armentrout's books. I was very excited to start in on this amazing world. Daimon is the prequel to Half-Blood. It gives you background information on how Alexandria or better known as Alex. Comes back to her place at the Covenant. She never thought she would ever be back there after her and her mother left 3 years ago. But something happens that makes her go back to her old life. Will she fit in or be the outcast?  

I loved this short view into the world. A great set up to a series I can tell will be one of my favorites. I love the Greek Mythology part of the story.

5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

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Hello All!!

Hello My Fellow Book Nerds,

I know it has been a long time since I've posted anything. Sorry for not being the best book blogger. I am determined to be better in 2013. With your help of course I can have this blog be more active. So please message me any requests you might have. Or reviews you would like to see up on my blog.

Hope you all had an amazing holiday. I know I did!! I got a Kindle Fire HD for Christmas. I still plan on having real books as well!!!

I have some reviews to post shortly. Until next time, Happy Reading, Ashley!!

November/December Update

Hello My Follow Readers, I know I haven't updated since October. Took a break for a while. I also participated in NaNoWriMo, (National Novel Writing Month). This was my second year and my first year of winning. It was really awesome and I plan on doing it again in 2013. I will be better prepared for next year. My story for this time was just a random idea that popped into my head. Although I know that's what NaNoWriMo is all about. I do want a better idea of what to write next time around. I have also been reading if you are my friend on Goodreads, you know that. I'm currently re-reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling and re-reading Let It Snow by various authors. 

I will be posting my top 12 of 2012, sometime next week. I hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday. I'm excited because I asked for a Kindle Fire HD!! I will still by books, because I want a big collection!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, HAPPY READING, Hope you get some awesome books,
Ashley