Some Can Touch This ("Shatter Me" Part 2)

Guess what? Okay, I'll tell you. I finished "Shatter Me" earlier and I don't think I've had this much to say about a book. I feel like I have to say there may be spoilers at the beginning of all of my posts but it feels redundant sigh. Anyway LET'S GET STARTED
Okay, once again I'm going to try to not include too much of the plot. Let's just say Juliette and Adam have been on quite the journey. Also I want to say that if there is a love triangle (Juliette, Adam, and Warner) I will be very frustrated. Is it too much to ask for there not to be a love triangle in a YA series???
Also be warned Juliette and Adam like want to bang all the time. Whenever they're around each other, which is most of the time, they can't keep their hands to themselves. Goddamn teenagers.
Besides the repetition I mentioned in my previous post there were some other things about the structure (?) of this book that I find troubling. I personally don't feel connected to any of the characters. Except maybe Juliette. I can't really identify why but I think it could be that there isn't enough dialogue. I know that Warner is a terrible guy but mostly because Juliette tells me so. I don't know what it is but I feel a disconnect. It also could be because there hasn't been a face put to this Reestablishment group mentioned. And we haven't gotten a real good look at the outside world that is in such shambles. The only real evidence we have of that is when Juliette and Adam go to his house where Adam's little brother James lives.
I'm so torn because this story is very very interesting and I definitely plan on seeing it through. We'll see if I get more invested in the next book.
Just so anyone who actually reads my posts knows, I'm planning on taking a break from YA for a little while which means I won't be posting for a bit. These books may be included in a non YA book recommendation post in the future but for now I'm going to go back to my one true Adult Fiction love (Stephen King <3333). Until next time!

"One to save the world, one to destroy it." ("The Enchantress" Part 2)

Welp I just finally ended my journey with Josh and Sophie Newman and sigh I suppose it's time to reminisce and what not. Beware of spoilers that may or may not be included in this post.
Okay so I don't remember a whole lot of the entire series but enough that this series coming to a close kind of makes me sad in a nostalgic way like Harry Potter except not as intense. I started this series when I was 17 and remember becoming so fascinated by all these new things I was learning through storytelling. I honestly believe "The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel" has the potential to be held up against Harry Potter. It is as deeply complex and comes full circle in the same way. Ugh it's so beautiful I want to puke.
Now I absolutely recommend these books but there are some things you should be aware of before delving. There are a lot of characters. Like "Game of Thrones" amount (okay maybe not that many) and if you have a bad memory like me you might get confused sometimes. And, as I said in my last post about this book, the author includes a lot of obscure and not so obscure lore and mythology which you don't necessarily need to know but definitely enhances your reading experience if you do. Ugh and let me just say I thought I was going to be insanely heartbroken by the end of this book. So many people were dying and it looked like the "twins" would be separated. But it's not all doom and gloom thankfully.
What I'm trying to say is this a beautiful series that will probably make you smarter. Just saying.

I know I'm late to the party but "If I Stay" is next from my bookshelf.

The Series for Smart People ("The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel: The Enchantress" Part 1)

Welp I'm halfway through "The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel: The Enchantress" so let's have a chat. If you're into that kind of thing. here's the standard warning of spoilers that may or may not be in this post HERE WE GOOOO

Alright just so y'all know this is another series that I started many moons ago and am just now getting around to finishing. I'm a big ole lazy pants so I didn't re-read the previous books as a refresher as I should have done. I had to get reacquainted with the characters and the story which wasn't as easy as it was with the previous book I read. This one has six books in it and I'm on the last one so there was quite a bit I had to remember. 

The story centers around twins (I think they're 15. I'm not sure if that's relevant.) Sophie and Josh who get thrown into a mythical and magical world that's been in existence forever basically. The author of this series, Michael Scott, is like an expert in mythology and folklore and is a super smarty pants and it definitely shows in these books. I remember having to look up a bunch of shit while reading them (stuff I've since forgotten sigh). He used mythical characters already in existence to create a very interesting and complex story. As my title suggests, this is not a light read. Don't get me wrong, it's not "Lord of the Rings" or anything but it's probably as close as you can get with a YA series. 

I would try and explain a bit more of the plot but honestly I don't think I could do it justice. Like it deals with magic in the elements and alchemy(hence the inclusion of Nicholas Flamel as a character) and different worlds (called shadowrealms) and different time lines and powerful old creatures. Idk I think it's super cool.

GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS CINDER ("The Lunar Chronicles: Cress" Part 2)

Omfg I literally just finished "Cress" and I'm a little emotional so we'll see how this goes but it's discussion time. Blah blah blah fucking blah standard warning of spoilers that may or may not be in this post because I haven't written it yet so idk. Jesus okay here WE GOOOOOOO
Alright omg I don't even know where to begin. This by far is my favorite book from "The Lunar Chronicles" so far. Like it ends with everyone together to go get Scarlet and dethrone Levana and I'm so excited to see how the rest of this story unfolds.
And ALL MY DREAMS HAVE COME TRUE FINALLY Kai knows about Cinder and all is right in the world. And they can finally be in love sigh I can't wait. I loved how right before he kissed her he asked if she was using her gift on him. Idk why I thought that was cute or something. I kind of felt like it was weird for him to say that she was right about how he probably wouldn't have talked to her after finding out she was cyborg. It doesn't seem in his character but idk.
Also omfg can we talk about Cress and Throne and how fucking adorable they are. I really can't handle it I giggled like a little girl when he kissed her around all the chaos. It was a stupid thing for him to do, granted, but incredibly sweet and romantic which are things my heart is not immune to.
Doubly also I'm, once again, falling in love with another female character. We got two scenes with Princess Winter and I already need more. I need to know more like now.
Triply also RIP Doctor Erland :( I'll miss you. It's awful that he got taken by the very disease he'd been trying to find a cure for that he was supposed to be immune to. And right after he'd told Cress he's her father :( too much sad.
Sigh okay I feel like I could go on forever but I'll stop now. \
In conclusion: IT HURTS SO GOOD

And next: "Hollow City" (the sequel to "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children") by  Ransom Riggs

RAPUNZEL, RAPUNZEL... er I mean Cress ("The Lunar Chronicles: Cress" Part 1)

Ugh I know I'm the slowest reader of all time but I'm FINALLY half way through "Cress" from "The Lunar Chronicles" and boy oh boy am I ready to start discussing. Also blah blah spoilers blah blah blah maybe blah idk.
I LOVE THIS BOOK OMG like this one might be my favorite from the series so far (I've found out it's not a trilogy like I originally thought more on that later). Cress is so adorable and has captured my heart. Behind Cinder, she's my favorite female character. I think I love her so much because she reminds me a lot of the way Rapunzel was portrayed in "Tangled." She's a bit naive and awkward and shy but so smart. Also all of her like internal fangirling and lusting towards Thorin is really adorable and I relate.
I'm glad that Cinder is finally in Africa with Dr. Erland. Maybe now they can get some real shit done. Wolf's fate is kind of in the balance and Scarlet is currently a hostage so I'm a bit worried. I hope their story isn't over so soon.
There was this moment with Kai and his wedding planner that I thought was really sweet. She like told him she's worried about him as a mother would be about her son I was like awwwww I'm glad someone is on his side. Also I want to choke him sometimes because CINDER IS SELENE YOU IDIOT. That's all I really want from this book. By the end, I want Kai to figure out that Cinder is the missing princess and it's okay to love her.
My friend told me recently that the next book in the series is going to center around Levana? and is going to be called "Mirror"????* Now, I love when people play with the ideas of good and evil and sort of blur the lines, making everything not so black and white. I love the way it's done with Regina AKA The Evil Queen in "Once Upon a Time" and what they did with Maleficent in the recent movie. HOWEVER I've grown to hate Levana so much that I don't want to be convinced she's not so bad after all. I don't want to grow any sympathy seeds for her.  She's awful and that's that YOU CAN'T MAKE ME LIKE HER, MARISSA!
In summation: Kelsey like. Kelsey like a lot.

also look how long my hair is oOoOoOoOo am I Rapunzel yet?

* in my copy of "Cress" it says the fourth book is going to be called "Winter" which I'm guessing refers to Princess Winter  idk what's going on 

I KNEW IT ("The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder" Part 2)

I finished "The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder" today and here's the standard WARNING I'M TERRIBLE AND SPOIL EVERYTHING okay you've been warned here we go.
It's  a good thing this story is a series because I am so in love with it like can I marry Kai? Or Cinder? No? Never mind.
The whole idea of there being a colony of people on the moon is so interesting. Like these people are so different from people from earth and it's so weird but so cool. I'm not sure I 100% understand their mind trick powers but it's super scary and makes me nervous. Also I'm totally not mad at the fact that the author made it painfully obvious (to me at least) that Cinder is actually Princess Selene. It put me on edge making me wait for the confirmation and made me want to read more. Sometimes I enjoy anticipation more than surprise in stories. It makes for a more satisfying read in my opinion.
I haven't read a YA series in a long time, probably since "The Hunger Games," that pulled me in like this one is. My heart is going to get stomped all over and I'm not sure I'm ready. But I'm excited.

And now we venture onto the second book "Scarlet" oh jeez

Cinder da Cyborg ("The Lunar Chronicles: Cinder" Part 1)

Alright so I'm about halfway through "Cinder" which you guessed it means UPDATE TIME WOOO
I'm loving this story so so so much. Many old fairy tales get retold and redone but don't usually end up being so different from the original. That is so not the case with this book. The aspects that are similar to "Cinderella" are basic: the fact she has a step mother and two step sisters, super hot prince everyone wants, and a dead father. Instead of animals being her companions, she has an android and instead of both of her sisters hating her just one of them does. Cinder is still told to do chores but instead of things like dusting and sweeping, Cinder has to do mechanical repairs. She's talented and smart. Plus omg LETUMOSIS GETTIN EVERYONE
There was a point a little over 100 pages into the book (WARNING THIS MAY OR MAY NOT BE A SPOILER IDK YET) when I realized that Cinder is the missing Lunar princess. Okay, so it's still a theory but it's bound to be confirmed for me here soon. I just found out she's a lunar (oops).
All in all, so far I'm super into this series (trilogy? how many of these are there idk) and I can't wait to see how this book ends. WILL KAI AND CINDER DO THE BOOM BOOM??!?! Probably.

No More Shadow World :( ("The Mortal Instruments: City of Heavenly Fire" Part 2)

Alright so I finished "City of Heavenly Fire," the last book in "The Mortal Instruments" series today.
FAIR WARNING I MIGHT SPOIL SOME SHIT BELOW YOU'VE BEEN WARNED
I'm a bit sad that this sexy and bloody journey is over. I've thought about it and I think what really grabbed me was the characters. The way they're developed made me feel like I actually knew them and understood them which made me care pretty deeply about them. They were so strong and unique and SIGH I'M GOING TO MISS THEM.
I was surprised how thick this book was when I bought it but damn am I glad it was. Granted, there were some sections I don't believe were necessary but it was also packed with tons of action. I thought she might actually do something permanent to someone in the main circle that would've been pretty messed up and tear making but it ended up fixing itself in the end so yay happy endings.
My friend and I have talked about how it seems like the main circle defies all laws and is kind of invincible. Like how many times has Jace supposed to have died and survived is he a cat or human no one will know. Things that are supposed to be impossible are always possible when it comes to them. Which I don't really mind like its a magical world literally anything goes. Idk my friend thought it was annoying but I'd rather them all end up okay.
In conclusion: I really enjoyed this series and recommend it to anyone who liked "Twilight" or just YA series in general. Also I might be in love with Jace Herondale the jury is still out.

Doubly also THIS PICTURE BREAKS MY HEART okay that's all

Wait no it's not, the next book/ series I'm reading is "Cinder" by Marissa Meyer okay now I'm done BYE