Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando

I received this e-ARC for free on netgalley.com (Thank you!) and in exchange I will do an honest review.

Ok, so I guess somehow everyone can relate to this book, no matter where he or she attended college/university. For me, I connected with BOTH girls. First year I attended University in my hometown while still living with my parents and siblings, next two years I lived abroad and oh my gosh, I could totally relate to all those e-mail related things, not the who-brings-the-microwave things but omg-please-let-us-be-bff things haha and I registered for a SINGLE too in the beginning haha and then I got the letter that told me I would be living together with two other girls (from England and Czech Republic) and ... it was the best time of my life! So yeah, this book brought all the good (and bad haha) memories back!

I liked that the book's ending was left open. Whilst this would annoy certain readers, I think this ending was the best. So, there might be hope that these authors will return to this story? I definitely hope so!

"Sometimes there are signs. Or things I can't help but interpret as signs. Maybe from fate or the universe or God, if there is one. Or maybe from the grandmother I barely knew but who I've always been told is in heaven. Watching and judging. Like Santa."

“Life is one of those experiments meant to be conducted in a stimulating, messy environment.”

4 of 5 stars

Fractured by Sarah Fine

I received this e-ARC for free on netgalley.com (Thank you!) and in exchange I will do an honest review.

To be honest, I had a really hard time reading this book. I loved the first book Sanctum and I was beyond excited to get an ARC of Fractured. So I came up with 4 stars, mainly because of the great and unexptected ending and cliffhanger. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed reading this book but it somehow suffered from the "2nd book syndrome", e.g. the introduction of a love triangle (whyyyy?). The romance between Malachi and Lela was perfect in the first book, why distroying it with a meaningless lovetriangle. The plot was quite slow especially after the beginning, it was all about hunting the Mazikin, nothing really happens despite patroling the area. The new characters were nicely introduced, though.

 

So overall it was a nice read with some unenjoyable elements BUT Fractured did end on such an interesting/crazy/intense/... note that I'm really eager for the third book!

 

4/5 stars

The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski

I received this e-ARC for free on netgalley.com (Thank you!) and in exchange I will do an honest Review.

 

The Edge of Never is an inspiring story about love and loss that revolves around Camryn and Andrew. So, I started reading and first I thought: what's all the fuss about? But after I hit the 45% mark I got hooked and I thought 'nooww I know'! First the plot was a little bit slow, some characters cliché and there were some typical stereotypes. I nearly gave up reading it but I'm really glad I didn't!

 

Although it started out way too slow, I highly suggest to keep reading! One extra star just for the Walmart scene (I laughed out loud while reading! haha). Then again the ending was beautiful, emotional and so touching! It really inspires you not to sweat the small stuff and appreciate life!

 

4/5 stars

The Mad Scientist's Daughter by Cassandra Rose Clarke

 

I'm a huge fan of Clarke's Assassine's Curse Series, so I was eager to read The Mad Scientist's Daughter. The plot was interesting enough, and the cover gorgeous (it perfectly fits to the story, you'll see why!).

 

Although I really enjoyed reading this book, I also found that Cat's and Finn's relationship was at times a little bit disturbing and even unsettling (especially the physical side of their relationship). I only skimmed through these scenes, because they were...awkward.

 

The story itself is told in three parts beginning with Kat's childhood, her teenage and college years and finally her adult and marriage years. The book will definetely leave a lasting impression that'll have you thinking about it long after you turn the final page. If you like Sci-Fi AND romance, you have to pick this book up!

 

 

4/5 stars

Review: Ember by Jessica Sorensen

I got this e-book for free on Amazon!

Woah, I really liked this book! First, I wasn't too sure if it's my cup of tea, because: instalove, love triangle, no connection to the female protagonist (ugh, in the beginning I hated Ember...her only thoughts envolved around sex and her virginity!), bla bla bla, BUT after 25% I got hooked! The story around Ember's death visions, angels, grim reapers, her imaginary childhood friend, etc. was so unique, and there were some awesome plot-twists!! 

4/5 stars

Review: The Goddess Hunt by Aimee Carter (#1.5 Goddess Test)

You can purchase The Goddess Hunt for free on Amazon!

 

Although I'm no big fan of Carter's Goddess Test series I really enjoyed reading about Kate's and James' adventures in Athen. It was a nice little read! Kind of funny, that I liked this short novella way more than the first two books by Aimee Carter!

Review: The Elite by Kiera Cass

I received this e-ARC for free on netgalley.com (Thank you!) and in exchange I will do an honest review.

I loved The Selection, so I was really excited to receive an ARC of the second book. The Elite picks up pretty much where the first one left off. Since I read The Selection last summer I was worried that I would feel lost in the beginning (e.g. I couldn't remember that only six girls were left), but I was able to get into the story very quickly without remembering every detail from the first book. 

Although I get easily annoyed when the female protagonist constantly flips back and forth between two boys, America and her relationship with Maxon/Aspen played out nicely. Like America, I was unable to choose between Maxon/Aspen, and everytime America changed her mind, so did I.

Beside America's love interest, so much happened in this book! The story was fastpacing and kept me on my toes! I really enjoyed this book. I loved America, her maids and Aspen and although I still feel a little creeped out about this whole harem-wedding-living-thing, I really liked the storyline and I am eager to read the next book! If you liked The Selection you'll love The Elite.

4/5 stars