Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
Released: October 26th, 2010(first released January 1st 2010)
Publisher: Knopf Books For Young Readers
Page Amount:260, US Hardback Edition
Source:Library


“I’ve left some clues for you.
If you want them, turn the page.
If you don’t, put the book back on the shelf, please.”

So begins the latest whirlwind romance from the bestselling authors ofNick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist. Lily has left a red notebook full of challenges on a favorite bookstore shelf, waiting for just the right guy to come along and accept its dares. But is Dash that right guy? Or are Dash and Lily only destined to trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations across New York? Could their in-person selves possibly connect as well as their notebook versions? Or will they be a comic mismatch of disastrous proportions?

Rachel Cohn and David Levithan have written a love story that will have readers perusing bookstore shelves, looking and longing for a love (and a red notebook) of their own."
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:
I found this to be cute and perfect to read around the holiday season to add another element to the story. I long to find a notebook and have someone fall in love with me like this.

5/5 stars, Happy Reading

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
Released: December 18th, 2012
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Series: The Darkest Minds, Book One
Page Amount: 488, US Hardback Edition
Source:Library


"When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something alarming enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that gets her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government "rehabilitation camp." She might have survived the mysterious disease that's killed most of America's children, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they cannot control.

Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones.

When the truth comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. Now she's on the run, desperate to find the one safe haven left for kids like her-East River. She joins a group of kids who escaped their own camp. Liam, their brave leader, is falling hard for Ruby. But no matter how much she aches for him, Ruby can't risk getting close. Not after what happened to her parents.

When they arrive at East River, nothing is as it seems, least of all its mysterious leader. But there are other forces at work, people who will stop at nothing to use Ruby in their fight against the government. Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at a life worth living."
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:
Hearing all the hyper from Booktubers and book reviewers alike. I couldn't help but have high hopes for The Darkest Minds. Now don't get me wrong I did enjoy the idea and plot of the story. However the glued from the start factor didn't come to me. I am glad to have read about Ruby and Liam.

I do plan seeing where the rest of the series goes. I gave this 4/5 stars. Happy Reading, Ashley

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Released: April 24th, 2012(first released January 1st,2002)
Publisher: HarperCollins
Page Amount: 162, US Paperback Edition
Source: Own

"Coraline discovered the door a little while after they moved into the house. . . ."

When Coraline steps through a door to find another house strangely similar to her own (only better), things seem marvelous.

But there's another mother there, and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go.

Coraline will have to fight with all her wit and courage if she is to save herself and return to her ordinary life.


Celebrating ten years of Neil Gaiman's first modern classic for young readers, this edition is enriched with a brand-new foreword from the author, a reader's guide, and more."
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:

I watched the movie adaptation of Coraline. Didn't know it was a book. So I wanted to compare the two. I really enjoyed the book. Coraline is one very brave young girl in deed. I think this would be the perfect Halloween read. Or an early spooky read to get you ready for the Halloween season. Which is why I picked it up. Great read for all ages. Even being an adult I found my heart racing at times. Will be reading more of Neil Gaiman's work in the future. 5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Released: October 4th, 2011(first released August 31st, 2010)
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Series: The Infernal Devices, Book One
Page Amount: 479, US Paperback Edition
Source: Own

"Magic is dangerous --but love is more dangerous still.

When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.

Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, into another person. What’s more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa's power for his own.

Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by --and torn between--two best friends: James, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and blue-eyed Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm's length . . . everyone, that is, but Tessa. As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world. . . . and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all."

-Information from Goodreads.com


My Thoughts:
Hearing how much better the Infernal Devices series is to the Mortal Instruments is. I was a bit hesitated to start. I didn't really love City of Bones the first time I read it. However Clockwork Angel is different. Maybe it taking place in the Victorian era is a factor. Or that Tessa is a kick ass female lead.

Still trying to figure out my thoughts on this. However I will say I'm not on Team Will or Team Jem. They both bring something to the table. I wish these had been published before City of Bones. Looking forward to reading book two and book three. 5/5 stars!!! Happy Reading, Ashley

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke
Released:August 15th, 2013
Publisher:Dial
Series:Between, Book One
Page Amount: 360, US Hardback Edition
Source: Library

"You stop fearing the devil when you’re holding his hand…

Nothing much exciting rolls through Violet White’s sleepy, seaside town… until River West comes along. River rents the guest house behind Violet’s crumbling estate, and as eerie, grim things start to happen, Violet begins to wonder about the boy living in her backyard. 

Is River just a crooked-smiling liar with pretty eyes and a mysterious past? Or could he be something more?

Violet’s grandmother always warned her about the Devil, but she never said he could be a dark-haired boy who takes naps in the sun, who likes coffee, who kisses you in a cemetery... who makes you want to kiss back. 

Violet’s already so knee-deep in love, she can’t see straight. And that’s just how River likes it.
Blending faded decadence and the thrilling dread of gothic horror, April Genevieve Tucholke weaves a dreamy, twisting contemporary romance, as gorgeously told as it is terrifying—a debut to watch."
-Information from Goodreads.com


My Thoughts:

This book was creepy, and I didn't know whether or not to hate River or love him. This isn't like anything I've read. Reminded me of an Edgar Allen Poe story. Was glued from the firs page. This gothic, dark and twisted debut novel of 2013. Is amazing and hard to keep down. I think this would perfect to read around Halloween. 5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

Angelfall by Susan Ee

Angelfall by Susan We
Released: February 14th, 2012( first released May, 21st, 2011)
Publisher: Feral Dream
Series: Penryn and the End of Days, Book One)
Page Amount: 284, US Paperback Edition
Source: Own



"It's been six weeks since angels of the apocalypse descended to demolish the modern world. Street gangs rule the day while fear and superstition rule the night. When warrior angels fly away with a helpless little girl, her seventeen-year-old sister Penryn will do anything to get her back.

Anything, including making a deal with an enemy angel.

Raffe is a warrior who lies broken and wingless on the street. After eons of fighting his own battles, he finds himself being rescued from a desperate situation by a half-starved teenage girl.

Traveling through a dark and twisted Northern California, they have only each other to rely on for survival. Together, they journey toward the angels' stronghold in San Francisco where she'll risk everything to rescue her sister and he'll put himself at the mercy of his greatest enemies for the chance to be made whole again."
-Information from Goodreads.com


My Thoughts:

This book has blown my mind. I was unable to keep this down. So not like any other Angel book I have read. In Angelfall, Angels are attacking humans. 17 year old Penryn is in charge of taking care of her mentally unstable mother and her wheelchair bound sister, Paige. They are trying to get to safer location. Upon doing so they run into a Angel fight. The bad guys take Penryn's sister. She unwillingly takes the hurt Angel, named Raffe and helps him in exchange for him taking her to where Paige is. Still can't believe how this book played out. I love Raffe. Can I also had that I love the cover!!! Recommend to anyone who loves Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Science Fiction and Post Apocalyptic. 5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

Weekend Reading (1)

This will be my weekend reading plans. I will update you all on I'm hoping to get through on the weekends.

Since I feel I'm a bit behind on the Bout of Books Readathon. I'm hoping to finish Throne of Glass, I have about 198 pages to go. Then I want to start finish on Saturday Hopeless and maybe start Obsidian. I also started rereading Angelfall. I want to read World After this month.

That's my reading list for this weekend. Please let me know what you are reading.

Happy Reading, Ashley