Review: Marked

• Title: Marked
  
• Author: P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
  
• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (May 1, 2007)
• Genre: Fantasy/Fiction
• Cover: A-
  
• Overall: A+
  
• ISBN-10: 0312360266

Enter the dark, magical world of the House of Night, a world very much like our own, except here vampyres have always existed. When sixteen-year-old Zoey Redbird gets Marked as a fledgling vampire she must join the House of Night school where she will train to become an adult vampire. That is, if she makes it through the Change. But Zoe is no ordinary fledgling. She has been chosen as special by the Goddess Nyx and discovers her amazing new power to conjure the elements: earth, air, fire, water and spirit. When Zoey discovers that the leader of the Dark Daughters, the school's most elite group, is misusing her Goddess-given gifts, Zoey must look within herself to embrace her destiny - with a little help from her new vampire friends.

I really enjoyed reading this book. When I first started reading it I found it to be a mix of two things I love; Vampires and Harry Potter. As I kept reading I noticed how similar it was to Harry Potter with Zoey going to school for what she has become and no one in her family liking her except her grandma, where as in Harry Potter no one liked him in his family except Sirius. Also you can not forget about the special mark that they both had in common.

I really enjoyed reading a YA vampire book that the female was the vampire, I also enjoyed the new world they opened up. I found it very interesting that when they start to become vampires they are marked. I was a little confused when they started to incorporate witch craft in with the vampires but I feel the authors did it very tastefully. I also enjoyed how interesting all of the characters were, especially Neferet the High Priestess, I found her to be sweet yet powerful.

I definitly recommend this book not just to people who like fantasy and vampires but to everyone! I really think this is one of those books that can be universal to any type of reader, this book just has a quality about it where you want to route for the good guys. While getting caught up in all the magic!

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Mail Box Monday (5)

So I am really excited because this is my first book that I have received for winning a contest! So I would just like to say thank you to Ashley over at Ashley's Library for sending me this book that I have wanted for ever!

For most of his life, Donnie's followed his mother's advice, given when he was first picked on by bullies in grade school: ignore them. He lives mostly under the radar, both at school and at home, sailing through classes and working on his graphic novel, Schemata. His life sucks, but at least he knows what to expect. The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl relates what happens when someone notices him — really notices him — for the first time.

Mysterious goth girl Kyra, dressed in black and with an attitude just as dark, forces her way into his life, renaming him Fanboy. A loner in her own right, Kyra challenges Fanboy's perceptions of his possibilities. When Fanboy's longtime friend Cal starts hanging out with the jocks that have always made Fanboy's life a living hell, Kyra steps in to fill the void. She convinces him that greatness lies within reach, if only he can convince comic book guru Bendis to take a look at his graphic novel . . .

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Review: Dead to the World (Sookie Stackhouse Series #4)

• Title: Dead to the World
  
• Author: Charlaine Harris
  
• Hardcover: 304 pages
  
• Publisher: Ace Hardcover; First Edition edition (May 4, 2004)
• Genre: Fiction/Fantasy
• Cover: B-
• Overall: A
• ISBN-10: 0441011675

When cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse sees a naked man on the side of the road, she doesn't just drive on by. Turns out the poor thing hasn't a clue who he is, but Sookie does. It's Eric the vampire--but now he's a kinder, gentler Eric. And a scared Eric, because whoever took his memory now wants his life.

Sookie's investigation into why leads straight into a dangerous battle among witches, vampires, werewolves, and more. But there could be a greater danger to Sookie's heart because the kinder gentler Eric is very difficult to resist...

This book was great, it really captured a different side to Eric that I was definitly hoping to see! However he has amnesia so I guess it dosnt count, or does it? I was glad Bill was only in this book for maybe a total of 12 pages because I really do not like him at this point because he does not seem sweet, or funny, or anything. He is just kinda blah, and I find that other character really have a more intersting take.

This book was a little less suspenseful then the first three, but I did not seem to mind. It had more charaterization in it which seemed to interest me. Some of the characters you do not get to know very well (Pam, Chow, Eric, Alcide) really start to open up in this book. Also the plot I found to be very well played out, I think it was because a main character had lost his memory. So it was interesting to see how he reacted to characters he already knew.

I am pretty sure this is my favorite book out of the series so far, because it was not all about Sookie and Bill. It had a wider range of characters and sub-plots, that kept me reading chapter after chapter until I passed out. I highly recommed this book especially if you have read the first three (Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas, Club Dead) and if you havent I suggest picking them up!

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Waiting on Wednesday (2)

Title: Chasing Brooklyn
Author: Lisa Schroeder
Reading level: Young Adult
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Simon Pulse (January 5, 2010)
ISBN-10: 1416991689

Brooklyn can't sleep. Her boyfriend, Lucca, died only a year ago, and now her friend Gabe has just died of an overdose. Every time she closes her eyes, Gabe's ghost is there waiting for her. She has no idea what he wants or why it isn't Lucca visiting her dreams.

Nico can't stop. He's always running, trying to escape the pain of losing his brother, Lucca. But when Lucca's ghost begins leaving messages, telling Nico to help Brooklyn, emotions come crashing to the surface.

As the nightmares escalate and the messages become relentless, Nico reaches out to Brooklyn. But neither of them can admit that they're being haunted. Until they learn to let each other in, not one soul will be able to rest.

This book sounds amazing and I really do not want to wait until January to read it, what can I say im an anxious person =)

So What are you (Not able to) Waiting for?

Zombie Chicken Award

Yes you heard right! In my opinion one of the best awards ever! It was graciously given to me from Jamie at For The Love of All That is Written. I love her blog if you havent seen it yet go check it out =)

The blogger who receives this award believes in the Tao of the zombie chicken - excellence, grace and persistence in all situations, even in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. These amazing bloggers regularly produce content so remarkable that their readers would brave a raving pack of zombie chickens just to be able to read their inspiring words. As a recipient of this world-renowned award, you now have the task of passing it on to at least 5 other worthy bloggers. Do not risk the wrath of the zombie chickens by choosing unwisely or not choosing at all...

Nominations:
Ashley at Ashley's Library
Paradox at Paradoxical
Carrie at Carries YA Bookshelf
Jessica at Books Love Jessica Marie
Taschima at Bloody Bookaholic