Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
Released: February 26st 2013
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Page Amount: 325, US Hardcover Edition
Source: Library

"Bono met his wife in high school," Park says.
"So did Jerry Lee Lewis," Eleanor answers.
"I’m not kidding," he says.
"You should be," she says, "we’re sixteen."
"What about Romeo and Juliet?"
"Shallow, confused, then dead."
''I love you," Park says.
"Wherefore art thou," Eleanor answers.
"I’m not kidding," he says.
"You should be."

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."
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:
This book gave me teareyed moments. Gave me the feels. I related to some of Eleanor's story. The heavy set girl never fitting in with anyone. Being made fun of by everyone. Expect the day things change with Park. I loved how their relationship grew throughout the story. I loved the music references. I loved reading from the year before I was born.

I loved how Park was her champion. But the ending broke my heart. I loved Rainbow's writing.

4/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
Released: May 7th 2013
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Series: The Fifth Wave, Book One
Page Amount: 457, US Hardcover Cover Edition
Source: Library

"The Passage meets Ender’s Game in an epic new series from award-winning author Rick Yancey.

After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one.

Now, it’s the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scattered Earth’s last survivors. To stay alone is to stay alive, Cassie believes, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan Walker may be Cassie’s only hope for rescuing her brother—or even saving herself. But Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. To give up or to get up."
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:

Having heard rave reviews, had to check this out for myself. I was not disappointed. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey is told in the point of view of the main female character Cassie Sullivan, a sixteen year old. Her high school crush Ben Parrish, and her little brother Sammy. This is a dyspotian sci-fi world. Where there has been 5 waves taken place. To get rid of the human species for the aliens or are they already here. After being separated from her brother Cassie is determined to keep her promise of finding Sammy. Along the way she meets Evan Walker. Who is more than meets the eye. He helps her break into Camp Heaven. Where she comes face to face with Colonel Alexander Vosch. I was on the edge of my seat. During the crazy ride in this amazing novel. This has to be my favorite book of 2013!!!! Need the 5th Wave part 2 now!!!! Why are you still reading this go get it now!!! 5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

June Wrap Up 2013

Hello My Awesome Book Peeps,
June was an alright reading month for me. Think the warmer weather has me nit wanting to read as much. But I still managed to get some books in. Here they are:

1. Burn Bright by Marianne Dr Pierres
After hearing nothing but awesome reviews was so excited for this. However it didn't hit the mark for me. 3/5 stars
2. Ascend by Amanda Hocking
The third and final book in the Trylle series. Sad to see it end. 5/5 stars
3. The Bad Queen: Rules and Instructions For Marie-Antoinette by Carolyn Meyer
Loved learning more about Marie-Antoinette. 5/5 stars
4. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
After all the hype and fuss over this wanted to see what it was all about. To my shocking surprised I liked this. 4/5 stars
5. The Perks of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Such a charming modern classic. Loved it very much. 5/5 stars
6. Reality Check by Jen Calonita
Felt like I was reading an episode of The Hills. 3/5 stars
7. Because It Is My Blood by Gabrielle Zevin
This is the sequel to All These Things I've Done. Had high expectations for this one. 4/5 stars
8. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
OMG, This book was beyond words. It is everything you have heard and more. Freaking loved this and it is my favorite for 2013. 5/5 stars
9. Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
this is such a heartbreaking and touching story. Gave me the feels. 4/5 stars

9 books didn't know I read that many!!!

That is all I read in June. Let me know what you read. If you read any of these books or if you plan to.

Happy Reading, Ashley

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Library Haul

Got some books from the library, wanted to share them with you.

Borrowed:
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancy
Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Ascend by Amanda Hocking

Ascend by Amanda Hocking
Released: April 24th 2012 (first released January 1st 2011)
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Series: Trylle, Book Three
Page Amount: 326,US Paperback Edition
Source: Library

*Do not keep reading the follow blurb or review for it may contain spoilers if you haven't read Switched and Torn. You have been warned.*

" Wendy Everly is facing an impossible choice. The only way to save the Trylle from their deadliest enemy is by sacrificing herself.  If she doesn’t surrender to the Vittra, her people will be thrust into a brutal war against an unbeatable foe.  But how can Wendy leave all her friends behind…even if it’s the only way to save them?

The stakes have never been higher, because her kingdom isn’t the only thing she stands to lose. After falling for both Finn and Loki, she’s about to make the ultimate choice…who to love forever. One guy has finally proven to be the love of her life—and now all their lives might be coming to an end. 

Everything has been leading to this moment.  The future of her entire world rests in her hands—if she’s ready to fight for it."
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:
I was shocked by the events that occurred. I thought for sure Wendy would end up with Finn. But I am happy she is with someone she loved and can be happy with forever. The fact she stood up to her father and took him down.

Now she and all of Trylle will be safe forever. And they can be in peace with the Vittra.

5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

Reality Check by Jen Calonita

Reality Check by Jen Calonita
Released: June 14th 2010 (first released May 28th 2010)
Publisher: Poppy
Page Amount: 288, US Hardcover Edition
Source: Library

 "Sixteen-year-olds Charlie, Keiran, Brooke, and Hallie have just been signed up for their own reality television show. They can't even believe it. "You'll be The Hills meets The Secret Life of the American Teenager," the Armani-suited executive tells them, "and the hottest thing on our network." How could they say no? 

But soon enough, cameras following them everywhere and interfering producers surreptitiously scripting their lives start to affect the four best friends' relationship. Brooke seems to want all the screen time. Keiran is abruptly written out of the show-and consequently the group's friendship-when she doesn't rate well. As soon as Charlie realizes what's going on, she figures out the perfect way to give the studio and her home audience a much-needed reality check. 

Because friends don't let friends do reality shows."
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:
Being that I loved Jen's Belles series. I wanted to read more of her work. So I picked up Reality Check. I felt like I was reading an skit from The Hills. I just didn't care for it. And put it down for a bit.I pushed myself through to finish.

I know so may find this a cute and light read. But for me it just wasn't my cup of tea.

3/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley