Pub. Date: February 2008

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books

Format: Paperback , 512pp

Sales Rank: 11,800

Age Range: Young Adult

Series: Mortal Instruments Series #1

ISBN-13: 9781416955078

ISBN: 1416955070

Synopsis:     When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder—much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It’s hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing—not even a smear of blood—to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?
     This is Clary’s first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It’s also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace’s world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know. . . .

     My Thoughts: If your trying to decide to read this series or not...don't wait! Trust me! The first 17 chapters, I cant lie, I was feeling like I was walking through sludge. It starts off in the middle of a night out on the town without really explaining much.WARNING!!!... After you understand what's going on, you won't be able to stop. All types of events start to happen in Clary's life which will have no choice but to lure you in with her! its not crazy-busy but also leaves no room for you to get bored...the perfect mix. Every-time there wasn't action or almost unbearable suspense, I was soaked up in the lust and romance of Jace and Clary. although it is written in 3rd person, it's so easy to become the characters and be overwhelmed with their intense emotion. It's sad for me to admit, and I probably would have beat myself up for even thinking this before i read this series, but the Mortal Instruments Series goes hand in hand with the Twilight Saga...or probably even better. this is definitely for people who fell in love with Twilight and just can't seem to find a good enough book to fill its spot.

     I plan on reading the rest of the series, I hope that the rest of the books in the series aren't so freaking slow. Over all I give this book a 3 of 5 stars. 

Happy Reading,

Jaime 

November 29, 2011

December 6, 2011

November 15, 2011

December 8, 2011

November 14, 2011

I am looking forward to reading each of this. What are you looking forward to reading in the coming weeks and months?

Happy Reading,

Jaime

As the Book Blogging Code dictates; Memes are fun and should you not post any then you suck. (OK we totally made that up but someone should really come up with a book blogging code! How awesome would that BE!?)
All ridiculousness aside we've decided to take part in the AWESOME Meme: Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by The awesome Jill at Breaking The Spine, where we share books we are most anxious to be be released. Without Further ado, Our first ever WoW!

Waiting On Wednesday is hosted by 

Breaking The Spine

This Wednesday, Jaime and Melina are anxiously waiting on...

Truth (XVI #2) by Julia Karr

Nina Oberon’s life has changed enormously in the last few months. When her mother was killed, Nina discovered the truth about her father, the leader of the Resistance. And now she sports the same Governing Council–ordered tattoo of XVI on her wrist that all sixteen-year-old girls have. The one that announces to the world that she is easy prey to predators. But Nina won’t be anyone’s stereotype. And when she joins an organization of girls working within the Resistance, she knows that they can put an end to one of the most terrifying secret programs the GC has ever conceived. Because the truth always comes out...and the consequences can be deadly

Now neither of us has read XVI as of yet but OH BOY! are we ever trying hard to get to that one! 

What are YOU waiting for? Post your links below we'd love to see what you are Waiting on!

My top ten books to read are:

1. Iron Daughter by: Julie Kagawa
2. Iron Queen by: Julie Kagawa
3. Iron Prince by: Julie Kagawa
4. The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins
5. Game of Thrones by: George R.R. Martin
6. Across the Universe by: Beth Revis
7. Silence by: Becca Fitzpatrick
8. Incarceron by: Catherine Fisher
9. Clarity by: Kim Harrington
10. Deadly Cool by: Gemma Halliday

I can not wait for these books. I have heard so many great reviews from other bloggers that I am totally excited to read each and every one of them. I will be posting reviews for each one as I read them. If you have any suggestions for books to add to my must read pile please let me know!

What's your top ten?

Happy Reading,

Jaime

Synopsis:

Meghan Chase has a secret destiny—one she could never have imagined…

Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She has never quite fit in at school…or at home.

When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change.

But she could never have guessed the truth—that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face…and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart. (Barnes and Noble)

• Pub. Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Harlequin
• Format: Paperback , 368pp
• Age Range: Young Adult

• Series: Iron Fey Series #1
• ISBN-13: 9780373210084
• ISBN: 0373210086

     Meghan Chase is an awesome character. I love how loyal, independent, and trusting she is (although that gets her into some sticky situations throughout the book). Julie Kagawa did an amazing job at developing Meghan's character through the whole book. 

     Julie Kagawa's ability to make you feel like you are literally in the shoes of Meghan chase is amazing. Throughout the whole book I felt like I could see what Meghan saw and could feel everything that Meghan felt (anger, happiness, sorrow, worry, and so much more). 

     Over all this book is amazing and if you haven't read it I advise you to do so. I plan on reading the rest of the series and reviewing those as well. Julie Kagawa is an amazing writer. The best part of the book was the reference to the Shakespearean play " A Midsummer's Night Dream". That is by far my favorite Shakespearean play of all time. Julie Kagawa is my all-time favorite author.

I give this book a 10/10 rating 

*I do have to give a warning though there is some cursing in the book so please be advised of that*

Top Ten Tuesdays: Ten Books I've Read That Were Outside my Comfort Zone


Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and The Bookish . At this link you can find all past and future TTT.


Most of my books read out of my comfort Zone were in french so I'll do 5 that I have read and 5 I plan to read. Cool?


Top 5 books I've read Outside my comfort zone:

1. Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . .: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes by Thomas W. Cathcart, Daniel M. Klein: This book I read because my mom wanted me to start reading non-fiction. She thought I wasn't exercising my mind enough with YA. PHOO-EE! I say. But this was pretty good. I now enjoy reading philosophy!
2. You Suck! by Christopher Moore: Still to this day no book has made me laugh out loud (at work nonetheless) more than this one! I bought it without knowing that this was the second in a series so I now have to read the first and third in the series.
3. Clan of The Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel: I was 12 when I first started the series (in french) and it's an ultimate must read in my book. I'm still Ticked off that there isn't another book.
4. The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho: I'm not religious but this book was indeed insipring. I think I was 9 or 10 when I read this. (Thanks to my mom)
5. Animal Farm by George Orwell: I read this in school along with Lord of The Flies (ugh) and this was the only high school book I didn't hate reading.

Top 5 Books I plan To read that are out of my comfort zone:

These are almost all PNR so bear with me.

1. Dark Lover by J.R. Ward: That's right I am getting into this series. I hope I will enjoy this.
2. Ecstasy in Darkness by Gena Showalter: More PNR
3. Dark Fever by Karen Marie Moning: Yup, I'm getting that fan-wagon to!
4. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan: I always shunned Middle grade books and now i am ridding myself of such prejudices. I WANT ADVENTURE!
5. The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan: See above mention.

I hope you guys enjoy it!


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Who likes The Hunger Games? Just about everyone right!? Here's a little something to satisfy your impatience for the release of the movie in March 2012!

A new photo from 'The Hunger Games' movie shows Jennifer Lawrence in action as Katniss Everdeen.

Will YOU be seeing the movie??