Rouge by Isabella Modra

Author: Isabella Modra
Format: Pdf.
Pages: 293
Publish Date: August 20, 2013
Published By: Isabella Modra
Author's Website: Isabella's Website 
*Received from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Introduction
       When Hunter's guardian Joshua tells her that she has inherited pyrokinesis from her long dead mother, it seems impossible, but it does make sense. When Hunter is experiencing very strong emotions, things seem to spontaneously catch on fire. But really? Pyrokinesis? It's a little hard to grasp. Then Joshua explains another long hidden secret: What really happened the night of her parents death. Now burdened with all these hidden secrets, plus a new power that she has to learn to control, while also keeping it a secret. Hunter is struggling to hold on to the little bit of normalcy that she had before her life started spinning out of control.

Hunter
       Sometimes, I wanted to run up to Hunter and give her a hi-five, other times I wanted to scream at her. For example, in the beginning of the book before she learned of all this crazy stuff, she met Eli while at a university benefit party for Joshua. After Joshua received his award for his efforts, Hunter thought it would be the best idea ever to leave with Eli and go get a coffee. What?! Why would you even consider leaving? You were at the benefit to support Joshua, and so you leave. Anyway, I liked Hunter...most of the time.       

Cover
       Is this not the coolest cover that you have ever seen? It's one of the coolest I've ever seen.

The Fire Talks!
       Yes. The fire talks. It was a really cool addition to the story. The fire does't have an actual voice or anything. It talks to Hunter inside her mind. It was awesome. Sometimes it will comment on things that Hunter has done in her daily life. Things like,

"That was dumb Hunter."

"Hunter, calm down."

Ending
       I knew it. Not that the ending was predictable, but within the book it hints at what the ending could be, and I just happened to put everything together before Hunter had officially figured it out. Even then, it still had a few twists that I wasn't expecting. I was very happy with the ending.

 Sequel?
       How many pretties do I have to put before please for you to publish a sequel? Even though this book is still technically not even released yet...

Conclusion
    This book was amazing. I loved this book so much that I am considering even buying a physical copy of the book when it is released. Trust me, for me to read a book twice, it has to be pretty amazing. So, CONGRATULATIONS ISABELLA. You have written a book awesome enough for me to read it twice.

I'm Being Featured!

       

       Alright first, I know I haven't been posting a lot of reviews lately, but a new review will be up tomorrow, I promise. Anyway, on to the big news. I'M BEING FEATURED. I'm being featured by Jazmen at ThisGirlReadsAlot You can find the interview here

       Thanks for featuring me Jazmen!

Kiera's Quest: Awakenings by Kristy Bown

Publish Date: October 19 2011
Published By: MuseItUp

*Received from the author in exchange for honest review

Introduction
       Kiera leads a pretty normal life, she has a small group of friends, and lives with her uncle, in a small town. Although, she always feels that something is missing. For years she has been dreaming of a different world. She gets chased by an unseen force, that is always getting closer and closer to catching her. But somebody always saves her. For years the same person has been saving her. It shouldn't matter though, because those are just dreams. Then she unintentionally meets Zakk. He is the prince of the world of Zantar, but the Witch Queen, has put a curse on him, turning him into a doll, so that she can rule the kingdom, and turn it into what ever evil thing that she desires.
       Even though Kiera just met Zakk, she somehow feel so connected to him. Like they have known each other forever, and she knows she has to help him.

Cover
       I don't really like the cover, I mean I guess it's just because I don't like the way the shadow looks, but at least the shadow is trying to make the cover look kind of spooky

The Witch Queen
       I wish that this book offered up a little bit of back story for the Witch Queen. Like maybe how she went about becoming the Witch Queen. Why did she want to rule Zantar so badly. This is a series though, so maybe you'll learn more about her in the sequel and so on.

Zakk and Kiera
       I know what you are thinking. Whenever you come across a book that with a male and female that have some sort of connection, you think,
        "Oh yay! insta-love! I'm so excited for the to declare their love for each other on the 20th page!"
       That is what I thought was going to happen, too. I am happy to be able to say that, that is most defiantly not what happened. In fact, nothing really romantic happens between them at all.

Conclusion

       This book was short, (only 75 pages) but pretty good. I would recommend this to younger teens that just want to get started in YA books, and that don't want something that is too complicated.

Cover+Title Reveal of Shatter Me #3

       Okay guys, I know I already posted a review of Fever by Lauren DeStafeno today, and I normally don't do two posts in one day, but I couldn't resist! I mean COME ON THIS IS IMPORTANT STUFF! Alright anyway, moving on, moving on!

       Earlier today, the cover and title of Shatter Me #3 was released. If you have read my reviews for the Shatter Me books, you would know I can't get enough of them and that, I, Sibella Asher, am an extremely proud owner of both of them. And so, the title of Shatter Me #3 is... *DRUM ROLL*

Ignite Me

       Apparently, this title had been suggested several times because Warner showed Juliette his 'ignite' tattoo. I personally love he title. I'm glad that they stuck with all the titles ending in 'me.' Although, I am probably the only one that cares...

       I love all of the covers in this trilogy. I liked how they took the 'eye on the cover' trend to a different level and made them look unique. I know you are dying to see a picture of it, so here it is!

  

       I love the flowers on this cover. Makes me think of butterflies and happiness. *Sigh* And those colors! WOW!

Full Info

       Publication Date: February 14, 2014

       Synopsis:

       Juliette now knows she may be the only one who can stop the Reestablishment. But to take them down, she’ll need the help of the one person she never thought she could trust: Warner. And as they work together, Juliette will discover that everything she thought she knew—about Warner, her abilities, and even Adam—was wrong.

In Shatter Me, Tahereh Mafi created a captivating and original story that combined the best of dystopian and paranormal and was praised by Publishers Weekly as “a gripping read from an author who’s not afraid to take risks." The sequel, Unravel Me, blew readers away with heart-racing twists and turns, and New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia said it was “dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense.” Now this final book brings the series to a shocking and climactic end.

       

Fever by Lauren DeStafeno

Author: Lauren DeStafanoFormat: Hardcover
Pages 371
Date Published: March 22, 2011
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers

*I tried as hard as I could to keep spoilers out, but it was difficult!

Introduction
       Rhine and Gabriel have escaped from the mansion and have hit shore. Rhine remembers something that she seems to have forgotten while being confined at the mansion: This world is cruel, and it is not going to change. All Rhine knows, is that she needs to find her brother Rowan. She needs to know that he is safe. When they reach Manhattan, everything is going as well as it could be, and then out of nowhere, Rhine gets sick with a high fever, that shows no sign of breaking. Medication isn't helping. Sleep isn't doing anything for her pain. No body has any answers. The one word on everybody's mind is: Why?

Characters
       Other than Rhine, Gabriel, and Maddie (A little girl that they unintentionally brought with them, on the way to Manhattan.) the characters roles in the book are short and fleeting, because the Rhine and Gabriel don't stay anywhere long. I liked most of them, but they are all more or less the same. I missed the different personalities that are in Wither (Review of Wither here)
       I liked how Jenna, Rhine's dead sister wife, still plays a part in this story, you learn a lot about the secrets that died with her, and that was really cool.

Scarlet District
       The Scarlet District is the first place they end up stopping on the way to Manhattan. It is an old circus, now inhabited by young girls who have become prostitutes. The leader of this is known as Madame. A first generation covered in jewels and perfume. All the girls that are being sold are worn and tattered. So of course Madame jumps at the chance to have a new girl, that is fresh and beautiful. I was confused as to why Rhine was so surprised when Madame told her that she would have to "perform." I mean, did Rhine truly think that she was going to be allowed to stay if she didn't do anything?

Ending
        This ending was great. It will leave you wanting so much more! I am so excited to read Sever. The final installment!!!

Conclusion
       I really liked this book. I was never really bored while reading it, and the ending tied it all together. In fact, in a lot of ways, I enjoyed this book more than I enjoyed the first installment.

Teaser Tuesday (2): Fever

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should be Reading.
Anyone can participate in Teaser Tuesdays. Just do the following:
• Grab your read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• Be careful not to include spoilers!
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teasers:

#1 I slide down the tongue that stretches into a dark cavern

#2 All  I can smell, once again, is the charred air and Madame's many perfumes.

From page 73 of Fever by Lauren DeStefano  

Seven Deadly Sins Tag

Greed-- What is your most expensive book? What is your least expensive book?
     
       ~Inexpensive: Fallen by Lauren Kate. $5.00
      I'm so glad I bought this on sale instead of paying full price. I didn't really like the book all that much.

      ~Most expensive: Insurgent by Veronica Roth. $20.00
       I didn't mind paying $20 for this book. It's hardcover, so it is automatically more expensive, and the book is quite large. At 525 pages. Anyway, I loved this book to death. Paying $20.00 for it really isn't a problem.

Wrath--What author do you have a love/hate relationship with?

       ~Kelley Armstrong. I am obsessed with the Darkest Powers Trilogy! It was just so good! After reading that trilogy, I tried to get into The Otherworld Series. I just couldn't do it.

Gluttony-- What book have you deliciously devoured over and over with no shame whatsoever?

       ~Divergent by Veronica Roth. I have no shame. I love these books too much to care.

Sloth--What book have you neglected to read due to laziness?
       
       ~The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. I will read this. I will, I will, I will.

Pride--What book do you most talk about to sound like an intellectual reader? 
       I'm going to change this one a bit.  The book I talk about the most is...
       
       ~Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. I just, I can't even, this book is great. If you haven't read it, you need to. NOW.

Lust--What do you find most attractive in male and female characters?

       ~Male: I like male characters best when they are nice and brave.
       ~Female: I love it when female characters are independent, brave, and strong.

Envy-- What book would you most like to receive as a gift?
     
       Not sure if this counts, since the book hasn't been released yet but:
     
       ~Allegiant by Veronica Roth. It just so happens to come out right before my birthday, *hint, hint*
       As for a book that has already been released,
       ~The Outsiders by S.E Hilton. I read this book a while ago, but man it was amazing.
       Or I would love to receive:
       ~North of Beautiful by Justina Chen. I have not read this book, I would, but I can't find a copy anywhere.


      You can post your answers in the comments, or you could make our own post. HAVE FUN :)