World After by Susan Ee

I loved Angelfall and I was über excited to get my hands on the sequel World After. Needless to say that I read it in two days, I just couldn't stop!  I got lost in Susan Ee's world, witty dialogues and Penryn's bad ass attitude.

World After is even more terrifying than Angelfall. There is some kind of darkness that clings to the pages and that will get your adrenaline going. I loved the suspense and the terrifying moments. (Although I'm not the biggest fan of horror but I guess Susan Ee proved me wrong!)

Penryn and Raffe...omg I love those two together. First I was a little bit dissappointed because for the first half there WAS NO FRICKING RAFFE. But it only shows that Penryn can take care of herself, she is a survivor in the true sense of the word and tries everything to keep her loved ones safe. Susan Ee portraits an absolutely believable character. I love that Penryn will do anything to save her family and Raffe.

I highly recommend World After to everyone who loved Angelfall, this book is full of non-stop action, witty and funny dialogues (I loved the scences with Pooky Bear!), great characters and dark, gritty and suspensefull storytelling, all packed up in a post-apocalyptic world.

"Everyone thinks I'm dead. I lie with my head on my mother's lap in the open bed of a large truck. The dawn light etches the grief lines on my mom's face while the rumble of the engines vibrates through my limp body."

"I look up to say something but he puts his fingers to my lips and whispers, 'Don't talk. You'll just spoil my fantasy of rescuing an innocent damsel in distress as soon as you open your mouth.'" p. 337

"'You're not Fallen, are you?' The question pops out of my mouth before my head can censor it. 'From everything I've heard, that would just make me more sexy to you Daughters of Men.' He finishes taping the last bit of the blanket. 'What is it that you all see in bad Boys?'" p. 371

5 of 5 stars

Sentinel by Jennifer L. Armentrout

When I first read the Covenant Serie I was obsessed. I bought one book after the other and I just couldn't get enough. Although I wasn't a big fan of Apollyon (book 4), I really liked all the other books and novellas. It's kind of sad that Alex's story is finally over. It was honestly the most perfect ending J.L. Armentrout could have written. It was bittersweet and I just discovered that J.L. Armentrout is planning on writing some Seth books, I can't wait!

The last book was full of action, heart-warming scenes and funny dialogues (oh how I loved all the Gods-action and witty dialogues!).

 

5 / 5 stars

 

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Ok, let's try this. I hope my keyboard stays dry and I will somehow sob through this review.

I always tend to start with the cover, so I'll stick to that routine. I like a simple cover that somehow resembles the key element of the book. This cover does just that. It's simply perfect. Death is dancing with Liesel.

The layout of the whole book, the quotes and the drawings are refreshing and made the whole story unique.


The most amazing and unique thing?
The story is told from Death's perspective. I admit, first I wasn't too sure if I liked the idea of Death narrating the whole story but after reading a few pages I just couldn't get enough of this particular writing style.

The most most amazing and unique thing?
Death has a personality. He likes colours. He is kind enough to warn you ahead of time of someone's death. From the very start Death will tell you something about the ending that they will all die, so he somehow spoils his own story. I liked Death's snarky side comments, as well as his wish to grasp the human mind.

The most most most amazing and unique thing?
The characters. Liesel, Max, Hans, Rudy and even Rosa. They went directly to my heart, and never left. The development of the relationship between Liesel and her foster parents (especially with Hans) was heartwrenching and oh so sweet. The friendship/lovestory between Liesel and Rudy was so freaking cute and I always smiled whenever I've read Rudy saying "How about a kiss?". The relationship of Max and Liesel is one of the rarest and purest kind of friendship. Neither did they share blood, nor were they of same age. They were bounded to each other by the power of words and their love for books. But the most amazing character was definitely Hans Hubermann. The wise man with the Accordion. Liesel's fosterfather with silver eyes. He occupies a special little corner in my heart.

A few words on the german. Markus Zusak did an amazing job in using the bavarian language, and it was quite entertaining to read his translations. I can understand that to some readers, these phrases and translations can be irrelevant, bothersome or even frustrating, but for me it was quite funny, entertaining and hilarious. There is nothing more frustrating when authors misuse certain languages by not knowing them or by using google translator for their translations. For me, it was refreshing to spot german words and sentences while reading The Book Thief.

The Book Thief is a wonderful book, full of beauty and pain. It's heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.

"First the colours. Then the humans. That's usually how I see things. Or at least, how I try."

"The juggling comes to an end now, but the struggling does not. I have Liesel Meminger in one hand, Max Vandenburg in the other. Soon I will clap them together. Just give me a few pages." p. 175

"Even death has a heart." p. 252

"They say that war is death's best friend, but I must offer you a different point of view on that one. To me, war is like the new boss who expects the impossible. He stands over your shoulder repeating one thing, incessantly.'Get it done, get it done.' So you work harder. You get the job done. The boss, however, does not thank you. He asks for more." p. 319

"I carried them in my fingers, like suitcases. Or I'd throw them over my shoulder. It was only the children I carried in my arms." p. 345

5 of 5 stars

Shadowhunters and Downworlders: A Mortal Instruments Reader edited by C. Clare

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

It's hard to review this lovely insider guide of the Mortal Instruments Series by C.Clare because it contains several essays from known YA authors that analyse different aspects of TMI. Cassandra Clare edited this collection as well does the introduction. The essays were easy to read and really informative. My favourite one is definetely from Michelle Hodkins but I liked the others too!

 

Shadowhunters and Downworlders is a must-read for all fans of TMI! You won't regret it! This book made me even more excited for the City of Bones movie. I wouldn't recommend reading it if you haven't finished City of Fallen Angels, because this reader definetely isn't spoiler-free!

 

5/5 stars

Bully by Penelope Douglas

I got this e-book for free on Amazon! Thank you!

Woah, what a pleasant surprise! I freaking loved this book! Add a reference to Apocalyptica, and I'm sold! This book was a freebie on Amazon (and maybe still is one), so it really took me by surprise how much I liked this book. I didn't care that there were some 'new/young adult clichés' like good girl still being a virgin, bad guy being a player with a bad past, etc. I just didn't care, because somehow these clichés fit perfectly together. I loved Tatum and her strong personality especially after her year abroad. She is like a tough cookie you can't break and I made a happy dance when she finally fought back.

 “Do you know what this is?” I took my middle finger and patted the corner of my eye with it. “It’s me, wiping away the last tear you’ll get.”

“You were my tempest, my thunder cloud, my tree in the downpour. I loved all those things, and I loved you. But now? You’re a fucking drought. I thought that all the assholes drove German cars, but it turns out that pricks in Mustangs can still leave scars.”

5/5 stars