Week 3

Alright.. I'm coming towards the end of the book.. Hopefully I'll be able to finish it by the weekend.

Week 2

I'm almost half way done with the book.. definitely more interesting than the last one. Where are you at in the book?

Week 1

Let's start this weekend and see how far we can get.  Great weather for some reading.

Let's Read Passion by Lauren Kate

Luce would die for Daniel.

And she has.  Over and over again.  Throughout time, Luce and Daniel have found each other, only to be painfully torn apart: Luce dead, Daniel left broken and alone.  But perhaps it doesn't need to be that way...

Luce is certain that something or someone in a past life can help her in her present one.  So she begins the most important journey of this lifetime.. going back eternities to witness firsthand her romances with Daniel.. and finally unlock the key to making their love last.

Cam and the legions of angels and Outcasts are desperate to catch Luce, but none are frantic as Daniel..  He chases Luce through their shared posts, terrified of what might happen if she rewrites history.  Because their romance for the ages could go up in flames.. forever.

Book Review for Torment by Lauren Kate

Torment by Lauren Kate

Rating: 2 Stars

Genre: YA Fantasy

Pages: 452

Published Date: Dec 2010

Hell on earth.

That's what it's like for Luce to be apart from her fallen angel boyfriend Daniel.  It took them an eternity to find one another, but now he has told her he must go away.  Just long enough to hunt down the Outcasts-immortals who want to kill Luce.  Daniel hides Luce at Shoreline, a school on the rocky California coast with unusually gifted students: Nephilim, the offspring of fallen angels and humans.

At shoreline, Luce learns what the Shadows are, and how she can use them as windows to her previous lives.  Yet the more Luce learns, the more she suspects that Daniel hasn't told her everything.  He's hiding something - something dangerous.

To be honest with you, it took me forever to get thought this book.  Clearly because it was Torment for me.   Okay maybe a little harsh but I did have to make myself finish reading something I had very little interest in.  I did have high hopes, and sadly felt disappointed as I kept reading.  I just couldn't understand Luce and her horrible attitude.  Daniel was off fighting for there love & relationship and there Luce was complaining the entire time.  I really was also hoping for some answers and for some information about Luce's past.  I felt at the end of the book I had more question then when I first started it.

I am giving this book 2 stars and I will read Passion only to hopefully get some answers. 

Week 5

This is it!  Let's finish the book this week!

Week 4

We are getting close to the end.. Let's read Chapters 13-16!

Week 3

Already into week 3... And the book is getting good!! Let's read chapter 9 - 12.

Week 2

Let's continue and read chapters 5-8.

Week 1

What a great day to start a new book.  Let's read the Prologue through chapter 4 this week.  I absolutely love the cover of this book and cant wait to get absorbed in this book!

Let's read Torment by Lauren Kate

Hell on earth.

That's what it's like for Luce to be apart from her fallen angel boyfriend Daniel.  It took them an eternity to find one another, but now he has told her he must go away.  Just long enough to hunt down the Outcasts-immortals who want to kill Luce.  Daniel hides Luce at Shoreline, a school on the rocky California coast with unusually gifted students: Nephilim, the offspring of fallen angels and humans.

At shoreline, Luce learns what the Shadows are, and how she can use them as windows to her previous lives.  Yet the more Luce learns, the more she suspects that Daniel hasn't told her everything.  He's hiding something - something dangerous.

What if Daniel's version of the past isn't actually true?  What if Luce is really meant to be with someone else?

The second novel in the addictive FALLEN series.... where live never dies.

Book review for Fallen by Lauren Kate

Fallen by Lauren Kate

Rating: 4 Stars

Genre: YA Fantasy

Pages: 464

Published Date: Dec 2009

Lucinda Price is a seventeen year old girl form Georgia.  She previously attended a private school in New Hampshire before the court ordered her be moved to a boarding school for troubled youth, after an incident left her alive, but her boyfriend Trevor dead.  When she first enters Sword & Cross, she realizes how much her life will change.  There are cameras watching her every move and there is a strict rule regarding cell phones.  On her first day, she meets Arriane, an excitable and enigmate girl who immediatley takes a liking to Luce.  On her first day at Sword & Cross, Luce finds herself meeting the handsome Cam and being drawn to the fascinating Daniel, who seems to ahev a mixed feeling for her.  She also meets Penn, the daughter of the now deceased caretaker.  Luce also makes enemies with Mollly.  She also feels as if Daniel is familiar.  Luce falls in love with Daniel, and with the help of Penn, and the librian she uncovers a secret that Daniel has been keeping from her.  Dangerously exciting and darkly romantic, Fallen is a page turning thriller and the ultimate love story.

I really liked the way the book started out, and it kept me hooked through till the end.  I really liked were there's that mystery right in the beginning.  I wanted to find out what happened to Trevor and Luce's involvement.  I liked Luce's character and of course fell in love with the "hot" Daniel.  I also enjoyed Cam and his naughtiness.  I was really curious to find out what Cam was all about.  It kept the mystery throughout the book for me but the end was a little expected.  I'm really interested in finding out about Luce's past lives.  Hopefully Torment will give me what I'm looking for.

I gave this book 4 stars and I'm excited to start reading the next book!

Leave your comments and let me know what you thought.

Rapture on sale!

The final book in the series Rapture is now on sale!!

Rapture (Lauren Kate's

Week 5

Last week!  We are almost done with the book, yay!  Let's read chapters 17- The Epilogue.

Week 4

I hope everyone is enjoying the book as much as I am! I'll be honest.. I read ahead, and it keeps getting better! Let's read chapters 13 - 16 this week.

Week 3

What a beautiful weekend and Memorial Day.  Great time for some reading!  Let's kept it up and read chapters 9-12.  If your having troble keeping up dont' worry, we will have a catch up week at the end of the 5 weeks.

Week 2

     So, if any of you where like me and didn't get through all 6 chapters this week, don't worry.  I realized as I started reading that the chapters are quite long.  We can read 4 chapter a week and still get done in about 5 weeks.

     That being said, this week we will read Chapters 5-8.

A FREE Fallen Chapter Sampler

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The Lauren Kate Fallen Series Ebook Sampler is the ultimate FREE introduction to the #1 New York Times bestselling series Fallen, the worldwide phenomenon. Featuring excerpts from all five of Lauren Kate’s bestsellers, Fallen, Torment, Passion, Rapture, and Fallen in Love, this free ebook preview is the perfect way to introduce the atmospheric and compelling Fallen world of supernatural romance and fallen angels to readers.

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Week 1

I always love starting a new book, & I'm really excited about this series.  We will be reading 6 chapters a week again.  

Lets start reading with In The Beginning and read through to Chapter 6 No Salvation.  Dont' forget to post comments as we go along.

Lets Read Fallen by Lauren Kate

Fallen

There's something achingly familiar about Daniel Grigori.

Mysterious and aloof, he captures Luce Price's attention from the moment she sees him on her first day at the Sword & Cross boarding school in sultry Savannah, Georgia.  He's the one bright spot in a place where cell phones are forbidden, the other students are all screw-ups, and security cameras watch every move.

Even though Daniel wants nothing to do with Luce, and goes out of his way to make that very clear, she can't let it go.  Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, she has to find out what Daniel is so desperate to keep secret.. even if it kills her.

Fallen by Lauren Kate

Well I'm excited to say that out new book series to read will be Fallen by Lauren Kate! Everyone get your copy of the book and be ready to start reading on Monday!

What new series do you want to start reading?

Vote on which young adult book series you would like to read next.  Fallen, Hush Hush, Matched or Need Series.

Below you can find out about the 4 different series and watch their book trailers!

Fallen Series by Lauren Kate

Fallen (Fallen Series #1)

There's something achingly familiar about Daniel Grigori.

Mysterious and aloof, he captures Luce Price's attention from the moment she sees him on her first day at the Sword & Cross boarding school in sultry Savannah, Georgia.  He's the one bright spot in a place where cell phones are forbidden, the other students are all screw-ups, and security cameras watch every move.

Even though Daniel wants nothing to do with Luce, and goes out of his way to make that very clear, she can't let it go.  Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, she has to find out what Daniel is so desperate to keep secret.. even if it kills her.

Dangerously exciting and darkly romantic, Fallen is a page turning thriller and the ultimate love story.

Hush, Hush Saga by Becca Fitzpatrick

Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush Saga #1)

For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan.  She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her.  Not until Patch came along.

With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment.

But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who to trust.  Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends.  She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or un and hide.  And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.

For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.

Matched Trilogy by Ally Condie

Matched (Matched Trilogy Series #1)

Cassie has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her, what to read, what to watch, what to believe.  So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knowns he is her ideal mate... until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black.

The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xavier.  But Cassie can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice between Xander and Ky.  Between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dares to follow.

Need Series by Carrie Jones

Need (Need Series #1)

Zara collects phobias the way other high school girls collect lipsticks.  Little wonder, since life's been pretty rough so far.  Her father left, her stepfather just died, and her mother's pretty much checked out.  Now Zara's living with her grandmother in sleepy, cold Maine so that she stays, "safe."  Zara doesn't think she's in danger, she thinks her mother can't deal.

Wrong.  Turns out that guy she sees everywhere, the one leaving trails of gold glitter, isn't a figment of her imagination.  He's a pixie, and not the cute, lovable kind with wings.  He's the kind who has dreadful, uncontrollable needs.  And he's trailing Zara.

With suspense, romance, and paranormal themes, this exciting breakout novel has all the elements to keep teens rapidly turning the pages.

Book review for Hades by Alexandra Adornetto

Book Review for

Hades By Alexandra Adornetto

Rating: 3.5 Stars

Genre: YA Paranormal Romance

Pages: 422

Published Date: Aug 2011

Bethany and Xavier are even closer since battling Jake Thorn and his evil influence and Beth and her angel silblings must still protect Venus Cove form the Dark Forces.

When a party game, a seance, inadvertenly releases Jake from the Underworld, he disguises himself and tricks Beth learns too late that she's now a prisoner in hell  What happens to angels in Hell?  As her archangel brother, Gabriel, her sister Ivy, Xavier and her best friend, Molly search for her, Beth must weigh Jake's bargaining for her freedom: one night with him, and she will be released back to Earth.

Can Jake be trusted in this wager?  And is he also using Beth to engineer the fall of the archangel Gabriel?  Xavier has already lost one love, when Jake tricks him into thinking that Bethany is dead, his grief and anger result in a betrayal that will leave Bethany wondering if he is so good after all.


It will be up to Beth to use everything she's learned about her powers as an angel and about love to gree herself and those she loves from the clutches of Hades.

I'll admit that when I began this book I didn't have high expectation.  It definitely surprised me though.  It was a little slow in the beginning and took me a minute to get into it, but once I did I really liked it.  I grew closer to loving the characters and enjoyed Bethany in this book.  She gains bravery and confidence.  I liked how Adornetto portrayed Hell, and the background stories of the fallen angels.  It really entertained me throughout most of the book.

Although I enjoyed the 2nd book in the series a great deal more, I still gave this book 3.5 stars.  Definitely a cute book and had some fun action.  I am looking forward to book 3 Heaven.

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The cover of HEAVEN!

Ok it's finally here, the book cover to her 3rd book in the series.  What do you think?  Heaven will be available on August 21st, 2012.

Week 5

This is our last week!  Let's just plow through it and read Chapter 25 - the Epilogue.  You know me.. when I'm near the end I just can't stop reading.  When you're done, let me know what you think of the book!

Week 4

New week, new chapters. I'm excited because I'm having a hard time putting this book down. Let's read chapters 19-24.

Week 3

I hope everyone is enjoying the book so far. Let's read this week Chapters 13-18.

Week 2

I hope everyone is ready for a new week! Let's start reading Chapter 7 and read through Chapter 12.. If you feel like you just don't have the time you can always find time with an audiobook. Hades is on sale for $17.95 in iTunes.

Hades Book Trailer

Week 1

Let's do something new for reading this book together. We will read 6 chapters a week so then you'll have an extra day out of the week for any catching up.

This week let's read Chapters 1-6

Feel free to make comments as we go along.

Lets Read Hades by Alexandra Adornetto

Heaven help her.

Bethany Church is an angel sent to Earth to keep dark forces at bay. Falling in love was never part of her mission, but the bond between Beth and her mortal boyfriend, Xavier Woods, is undeniably strong. But even Xavier’s love and the care of her archangel siblings, Gabriel and Ivy, can’t keep Beth from being tricked into a motorcycle ride that ends up in Hell. There, the demon Jake Thorn bargains for Beth’s release back to Earth. But what he asks of her will destroy her, and quite possibly her loved ones, as well.

The story that Alexandra Adornetto built in her New York Times–bestselling debut, Halo, comes alive in action-packed and unexpected ways, as angels battle demons and the power of love is put to the test.

New book

If you haven't already then now is the time to get your hands on a copy of our next book in the series Hades by Alexandra Adornetto. We'll start reading on Monday.

Book Review for

Halo By Alexandra Adnoretto

Rating: 3 Stars

Genre: YA Paranormal Romance

Pages: 484

Published Date: Aug 2010

Heaven has sent three angels to Venus Cove to help keep it a safe place. The Archangel Gabriel, whose good looks and warrior mastery are unmatched. Ivy, the good angel who has healing abilities and helps to inspire millions. Then there is Bethany, the younger sister, only 17. She is the newest angel of them all to come down to earth. Her emotions are deeper than ever known, and she's more human than the other angels.

To assimilate into regular human life in Venus Cove, the angels set themselves up around a local Christian school. Bethany enrolls as a student, Gabriel is a teacher, and Ivy is the homebody that does charity events. Bethany learns a lot about being human with a lot of mistakes along the way. Bethany then meets Xavier Woods. Kind and sexy and everything good in the world, he becomes smitten with Bethany.

The only problem is that angels and humans shouldn't fall in love. They're two different beings, never meant to intermix or make love. Xavier isn't even allowed to know about who she really is. The love between them is strong but many strong forces, good & evil will try the couple as the angels begin to discover what's going on behind the scenes in Venus Cove. Halo is the start to a three book series that promises angelic passions and a look into subtle evil of the world.

When I first got the book, I fell in love with the cover. I mean who wouldn't. It's beautiful and Bethany's wings are exquisite. Although the book cover was pretty I did have to give this book 3/5 Stars. The beginning was promising, and I did enjoy learning about the 3 angels characters. When Bethany and Xavier met I felt like I couldn't put the book down. I loved the way Bethany told Xavier about her true self and loved reading about how their love grew.

Unfortunately, the middle and end didn't keep me as interested. I felt Bethany didn't have a backbone and at times she just annoyed me. Although I did enjoy the character Jake Thorn and Bethany's encounters with him. I felt the author could have taken this book in another direction. I still enjoyed the read and I am looking forward to finishing her series and reading Hades.

Please comment about your thoughts and feelings on the book!

Day 29

So this is it!! If you're like me and just can't stop reading when you on the last couple of chapters, then you'll be done in no time. Let's finish it up, and read the end. Chapter 31, 32 & Epilogue.

Day 28

Reading Chapter 30 Raising Hell...

Halo is #5 in Top YA book of 2010 on GoodReads. It was listed in the best and most highly anticipated young adult books published in 2010.

Day 27

I'm excited, we're so close to the end.... lets read Chapter 29 A Friend in Need

Day 26

Well the weekend is over. I did get caught up so I hope everyone else is too. It's a new week so lets read Chapter 28 Angel of Destruction

What a perfect rainy day for reading and catching up.. We are so close to the end, so lets have a catch up weekend!

Day 25

Reading Chapter 27 Playing with Fire

Day 24

It sounds like it's going to be a fun chapter. Lets read Chapter 26 Prom!

Day 23

So Only Human was kind of a long chapter. Today we'll just read Chapter 25 Substitute. Who do you think is going to take Bethany to the Prom?

Fun Reading Fact

Reading will Improve your memory: Many studies show if you don't use your memory, you may lose it. Crossword puzzles are an example of a word game that staves off Alzheimer's. Reading, although not a game, helps you stretch your memory muscles in a similar way. Reading requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and characters.

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Author Divya

Day 22

Today lets read Chapter 23 R.I.P. & Chapter 24 Only Human. They're pretty short so it won't take too long to get through them.

Day 21

Reading Chapter 22 The "S" Word

Day 20

What a beautiful Sunday! Today is a great day for catching up and to also read Chapter 21 Drowning.

Day 19

Well it's not too late to read Chapter 20 Warning Sign

Day 18

Chapter 19 Into the Woods

Day 17

Who is this guy Jake Thorn? Let's fin out and read Chapter 18 Dark Prince

Today is a good day! We are half way done already!

Day 16

Chapter 17 Calm Before the Storm

Day 15

Let read it... Chapter 16 Family Ties

Day 14

Lets read Chapter 15 The Covenant today!

Day 13

I can't wait to read Chapter 14 Defying Gravity!

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Day 12

Today lets read Chapter 12 Saving Grace & Chapter 13 His Kiss. Both chapters are pretty short, and I just really want to read chapter 13 because of the title. :)

Day 11

Chapter 11 Head Over Hills

Fun Reading Fact

Reading improves your vocabulary: Remember in elementary school when you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the others words in the sentence? You get the same benefit from book reading. While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words you wouldn't be otherwise.

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Author Divya

Day 10

Let's read Chapter 10 Rebel

Day 9

Chapter 9 No Boys Allowed

Day 8

Reading Chapter 8 Phantom

"When I met his eyes, something entirely different happened. I had an instant gut-wrenching physical reaction as if the world were falling from under me and I had to steady myself to stop from falling with it"

-Bethany Church p. 38

Our Author Alexandra Adornetto

Alexandra Adornetto (born 18 April 1992), is an Australian author who writes for children and young adults. Her works include The Strangest Adventures series and the Halo trilogy. Adornetto is the daughter of two teachers—her father a drama teacher, her mother an English teacher—and grew up in Melbourne's inner East in a cottage called "Byron."

Day 7

Chapter 7 PARTAY!!

Day 6

Yay! It's Monday.. lets start the week out with Chapter 6 French Class

Day 5

Today is a great day for catching up. We'll be reading Chapter 5 Small Miracles, so if you're not up to Chapter 5 yet, then curl up on the couch with a blanket and start reading!

Day 4

We are on our way.. Reading Chapter 4 Earthbound

Day 3

Alright today it'll be Chapter 3 Venus Cove

Halo Book Trailer

Fun Reading Fact

Did you know:

Reading is an active mental process: Unlike sitting in front of the TV, reading makes you use your brain. While reading you will be forces to reason out may things which are unfamiliar to you. In this process you would use the grey cells of your brain to think and become smarter.

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Author Divya

Day 2

Lets read Chapter 2 Flesh

At this rate we could be done in a month! That's our Halo reading challenge.

Day 1

Today we will be reading Chapter 1 Descent.

Post your comments below about what you think so far.

Lets Read Halo by Alexandra Adornetto

Overview

Three angels are sent down to bring good to the world: Gabriel, the warrior; Ivy, the healer; and Bethany, a teenage girl who is the least experienced of the trio. But she is the most human, and when she is romantically drawn to a mortal boy, the angels fear she will not be strong enough to save anyone—especially herself—from the Dark Forces.

Is love a great enough power against evil?