What I'm Reading Right Now

Hey guys! There are so many books sitting on my table right now that I am furiously reading. These are the main books I have been reading for the past little while. These reviews will be coming soon, so keep on eye out for them! Okay, I am reading...

In the sequel to Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty nothing is getting easier. Geena is totally freaking out! All seemed well with her and her boyfriend Ben until the glamorous Sophie De Luca from NYC shows up, determined to steal him away. And it just gets worse when Geena gets a new English teacher--a particularly hot new English teacher, and her best friend Amber falls madly in love with him. Suddenly, Geena finds herself writing MySpace messages and love letters to him but signing Amber's name! In this beautiful book about love and life, Geena will learn what it means to feel as if you're loosing everything.
 

Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn the most illegal thing in their world: books. Kerosene is his perfume and burning is his entertainment. But all that changes on day when he meets the odd teenager from next door, Clarisse, who introduces him to a past where books weren't illegal and the world didn't live in fear. Suddenly, Montag's whole perspective on his job, his family, and his entire life has changed, and Montag finds himself wrapped up in a world of problems, regrets, and lies. 

Tara lives in a world where walled cities called Coldtowns exist. In them, quarantined monsters and humans mingle in a decadently bloody mix of predator and prey. The only problem is, once you pass through Coldtown's gates, you can never leave. 
One morning, after a perfectly ordinary party, Tana wakes up surrounded by corpses. The only survivors of this massacre are her exasperatingly endearing ex-boyfriend, infected and on the edge, and a mysterious boy burdened with a terrible secret. Shaken and determined, Tana enters a race against the clock to save the three of them the only way she knows how: by going straight to the wicked, opulent heart of Coldtown itself.  (from back of book)

New Books

Hi guys! I need some new books to read, so please leave some good books in the comments! I can't wait to see what you have to recommend!

-Violet

DOON by Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon Book Trailer

Doon by Carey Corp and Lorie Landon

Veronica doesn't think she's going crazy. But why can't anyone else see the mysterious blond boy who keeps popping up wherever she goes? When her best friend, Mackenna, invites her to spend the summer in Scotland, Veronica jumps at the opportunity to leave her complicated life behind for a few months. 

But the Scottish countryside holds other plans. 

Not only has the imaginary kilted boy followed her to Alloway, she and Mackenna uncover a strange set of rings and a very unnerving letter from Mackenna's great aunt—and when the girls test the instructions Aunt Gracie left behind, they find themselves transported to a land that defies explanation. Doon seems like a real-life fairy tale, complete with one prince who has eyes for Mackenna and another who looks suspiciously like the boy from Veronica's daydreams. But Doon has a dark underbelly as well. The two girls could have everything they've longed for...or they could end up breaking an enchantment and find themselves trapped in a world that has become a nightmare. (Description from goodreads.com)

I can't wait to read this book! It sounds fabulous and  I am 

in love with the amazing book trailer! Watch below!

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ALSvxUut_xM

This book looks great, and the cover is beautiful! I am just dying waiting to read this! 

-Violet

Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty by Jody Gehrman

Geena can't wait to get to spend her entire summer hanging with her best friend Amber and her favorite cousin Hero. The only problem? Amber and Hero hate each other, and the three of them are all stuck working together at the Triple Shot Betty Coffee Shop. But things between Amber and Hero especially heat up when the guy Amber likes asks Hero out. By the way things have been going, it seems like Geena won't ever get the nice summer she wants--especially if boys keep getting in the way!




This book was a nicely written, heartfelt story about the struggle of dealing with boys and bullies. It was funny and sweet, with just enough edge to make it fun and exciting! This book was filled with so much emotion that sometimes I felt like I wanted to throw the book across the room in anger at some of the things the characters did. I actually find myself getting very angry just writing this review and thinking about it! Jody Gehrman wrote this book so you felt so much for these characters. When Geena, Hero, or Amber were upset or mad, I couldn't help but find myself feeling that way too. I felt so much love for the "good guys" and was so mad a the "bad guys" that sometimes I felt like I didn't know what to do with myself. I would just sit there staring at the book mumbling, "wha-wha-what!?!"! The characters were very well written and seemed real and even though some weren't particularly likable, I still loved them.

The plot of this book was pretty good. Some of the plot points were definitely clever, unique and it benefited the story to put them in. Although, some of the other plot points (particularly some of the more inappropriate or gross ones) just seemed a little like filler moments, put in just to be inappropriate. Aside from that, the story line was fabulous and fun! I loved all the romance in the story. From the kissing to the fighting, I knew it would all turn out great for the couples. They were so cute! I won't say who the characters end up with because that would be a spoiler, but I thought they all ended up with the right person.

I would recommend this book to a friend for sure! It was written well and had a great plot. I would probably say not to read this if you don't like romance or are under the age of 13. There are definitely some inappropriate aspects to this book that would not be okay for little kids. But if you enjoy romance then you should definitely give it a try! I rate it 4 out of 5 stars because it was good, just certain plot points and moments seemed rather unnecessary. I am reading the sequel, Triple Shot Bettys in Love, and will be reviewing it soon. I am also reading Ray Bradbury's Farenheit 451 so also look out for that review. That about wraps it up! Come back soon for more reviews and other material!

-Violet

What I can't wait to read!

Hey guys! Here are some books that I really can't wait to read! I'll include the cover, title, author, and the date in which they come out. I hope you get as pumped as I am and look up these awesome books!

1. Allegiant  by Veronica Roth is the 3rd book in the Divergent series. I can't wait to read it because I was such a huge fan of the first two books.

It comes out on October 22, 2013 according to goodreads.com

2. United We Spy by Ally Carter. It is the 6th and final book in the Gallagher Girls Series. It is a awesome series and I am excited (and depressed) to see how it ends!

It comes out on September 17, 2013 according to goodreads.com

3. Waterfell by Amalie Howard. I am a huge fan of her work and I can't wait to read this amazing book!

It comes out on October 29, 2013 according to goodreads.com








-Violet

I'm Back!!

Hey guys!!! It's Violet and I'm back for more book reviews, contests, and more! I'm sorry I was gone for such a long time :( I had a lot to do at school, so I didn't have a lot of time for blogging, but now I'm back! In the next little while, you can expect lots of good reviews on lots of good books (email or tweet me to recommend books), tons of fun and exciting contests, and so much more. I'll talk to you soon. Please read my old and new reviews!

-Violet

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Jonas' world is perfect. There is no pain or sadness. There are no decisions so nobody can choose wrong. His life seems to be going on a straight path, until the day when he is chosen to do special work with the Giver. Soon, Jonas discovers what pain really is, and that he has to do whatever it takes to save the one he love--which may mean abandoning somebody else in the process.






I had to read The Giver for English class, and because my older sister didn't like it, I figured I wouldn't. But after reading just a couple chapters, I was really into this book. The Giver is a riveting read full of adventure, love, and sadness. The plot rarely slowed down enough to lose my attention, but it wasn't to crazy and fast. Also, I felt like all the plot twists were predictable enough that I wasn't freaking out with shock, well still leaving enough mystery that I was surprised when it happened. It was a great balance of exciting and predictable.

I like to say, that in general, books either revolve around an amazing plot, or revolve around amazing characters. I feel like that in this book, Lois Lowry did a great job of doing both. She created such a fantastic world that was totally unique and creative. The Community appeared to be like a more organized and civil version of the Districts from The Hunger Games, but that was only a front put up by the Government. Actually, the Community was cruel and power hungry. The structure of the community fascinated me. The characters were fabulous too. I felt actual sympathy and love for the protagonists like Jonas, The Giver, and Gabriel, but felt so angry at some of the other characters. They all seemed so realistic and alive.

I would definitely recommend this book to a friend (though most of mine also had to read it). You probably shouldn't read it if you REALLY hate utopia societies, because this book is like the exact definition of a futuristic perfect society type of book. But if you do like that kind of stuff, you should totally give it a try. I give it 4 out of 5 stars. I would have given it 5 out of 5, but at points I definitely felt like there were some unnecessary dramatic touches, and also that the beginning was kind of slow. Thanks for reading!! I am glad to be back and there will be more contests and reviews coming up!! Thanks!!!

-Violet