Legend by Marie Lu | Book Review

Category: Young Adult,Dystopia,Fiction,Adventure,Action,Romance
Format: Paperback, 305 pages
Published April 16th 2013 by Speak (first published November 29th 2011)
Language: English
ISBN: 014242207X (ISBN13: 9780142422076)
About the book: (Source: Goodreads)
From different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths...

Until June's brother is murdered, and Day becomes the prime suspect.

In a shocking turn of events, the two uncover what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths to which their country will go to keep its secrets.


My Thoughts: 3 out of 5 stars
I love the cover!I like how Day and June's narrations differ in terms of color and font easy to read,.I finished this within a day.At first I thought Day's a girl and June's a boy haha I got a bit confused at first but finally got a hang of the idea it's actually the other way around.It started slow at first then the action picks up somewhere around the middle and the end. Their character description/appearance is like they're such beautiful people I felt like they're so made for each other you know even when they're so dirty never showered much,scavenging for food in the trash bins undercover or not and all that.The idea of this book is really nice and I find it a bit unique I haven't read anything like this before.Hopefully I get a chance to continue this adventure soon enough!

Phoenix (Black City, #2) by Elizabeth Richards

Category: Young Adult,Dystopia,Paranormal
Format: ARC,Paperback
Page Count: 368
Language: English
Published:June 4th 2013 by Putnam Juvenile
ISBN:0399159444 (ISBN13: 9780399159442)
About the book:(from Goodreads)
Ash and Natalie are just starting to build a life together when things in the United Sentry States go from bad to worse. Ash and Natalie find themselves at the center of turmoil when dictator Purian Rose threatens Natalie’s life unless Ash votes in favor of Rose’s Law—a law that will send Darklings and other dissenters to a deadly concentration camp known as the Tenth.(more)

My Review: 3 out of 5 stars

I received an ARC from Penguin Group (7/22/2013) even though it was published June 2013 I like it (less pressure I guess haha!)

I haven't read black city and yet I read this book on a whim it was alright. The flashbacks on this one was pretty good I don't feel left out although I must admit I think I'm missing some happenings on the first one I must get on with it one of these days along with the last one..soon mayhaps...

I love the burning feather cover of this sequel. The character names and places are mediocre it feels like a rip off from other novels,quite ironic and funny as I try to compare them.It has that holocaust element into it as well.The map is like the U.S with variations. I saw a few typos I hope they're able to spot and correct it before publishing.

and WHAT THE FRAGG?!everything happened so fast!a bit predictable..still pretty much interesting the guessing game kept me going and I managed to guess right who will rat who (sometimes) and yet I'm greatly amused more of surprised really in the end.

Love,Mystery,Rebellion,Chaos,Death,More Questions,answers, stories/confessions told and began unfold! I saw the pattern. (it still makes me think is this really truly young adult?)

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Category: Classic, Science Fiction,Dystopia
Format: audiobook by tantor media
Page Count: about 179
Language: English
Published: 2010 (unabridged)

Duration: 5 hrs. 30 mins.
ISBN 10: 1400118182 / ISBN 13: 9781400118182

About the book: (from tantor)
A classic novel about censorship and defiance is as resonant today.(more)


My Review: 5 out of 5 stars

"Don't face the problem...BURN IT!" ~Captain Beatty

"To everything there is a season, a time to break down and build up, a time to keep silent and speak" ~Guy Montag

I tuned into tantor audiobooks for this one. I love it! (I'm into audiobooks these days)it's actually a great way to get into things and I love Stephen Hoye's voice (the narrator).

This is one of those books I've always wanted to read all I knew about it is that it's set in a time where they burn books and the temperature 451 degrees Fahrenheit is thy burning point.

And so I was greatly intrigued,shocked and surprised about everything!People brainwashed living the unthinkable drone life.

I like Guy his awakening sometimes remind me of myself.Reality checks are good. Clarisse,17 & crazy (no not really) she's a very interesting character indeed..she made me laugh and wonder with all her questions about life and the world.Mildred (Guy's wife) so annoying! the scene with her friends was so funny it made me want to chase them out myself! haha that's so cray! (they're so ugh).Anyway,I learned a lot from Granger he basically said what I needed and would like to know(so many great things he said I'd like to quote).His words of wisdom is definitely overflowing,very enlightening,stays with you & life changing!

I highly recommend this book to everyone!

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins | Book Review

Category: Fiction,Young Adult,Dystopia
Format:ebook
Page Count: 275
Published:
ISBN: 0545227240 (ISBN13: 9780545227247)

Language: English

About the book:

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.(more)

My Review: 2 stars

Everything was quite predictable to be honest though it was nice to read the continuation of it all.I felt how much pressure Katniss was bearing, all those pretentious star-crossed lovers effect took its toll which need more convincing power,relationship fallen and shaken,safety,security,family threathened and all that oh my goodness!

I like the arena this time it's a bit confusing at first but I got a hang of it.The Quarter Quell this time around is too much of a torture OVERKILL that's one way to put it for it extinguished the hope that's left or is it? There are some tear jerker parts for me it's always when somebody else's died for a cause like to save another tribute/others, for the greater good,good people with good heart and intentions.I love how they utilized the mockingjay either as a pin or whatever as a sign of which side you're on or either just to blend in to fashion statement at the Capitol and of course the watch of this year's Quarter Quell Gamemaker is to die for! it's so beautiful I wonder where I could get and avail one.

The ending was so much of a cliff hanger I hope book III is action pack.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins | Book Review

Category: Fiction, Young Adult, Dystopia
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 374
Published: October 1st 2008 by Scholastic Inc. (first published January 1st 2008)
ISBN: 0439023483 (ISBN13: 9780439023481)
Language: English
About the book:
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. (more)

My Review: 2 stars

There are some parts of the book that reminded me of Hunter X Hunter (when Gon and the others are on the island thinking of an effective strategy how to take each other out,get the badge in order to move on the next round).Though the Hunger games is totally different the arena and gamemakers got all sorts of twist each one makes it more unique,believable almost possible in a way it's so engaging! The emotions,hierarchy,training,televised shows,hunting or be haunted,the food!,battle of survival,star crossed lover effect oh dear I love Peeta! he's a baker,funny,kind,generous almost all the traits you'll adore in a boy.After reading this book I totally understood what the fuss is all about,how thrilling,exciting,overwhelmingly awesome this would be on the big screen.There are also some points that I could somehow predict what's going to happen next like okay that's it but yeah every single time it somewhat throws me off.It's so real that I can't help but catch my breath,cheer on the characters,despise other disctrict's villainy plot in the end all is well hooray!well at least for now anyway...book two here I come!

Official Hunger Games Movie Trailer