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Friday, August 7, 2015
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer Review; Book Two of the Lunar Chronicles
I think I have said it before, and I will say it again. I
absolutely adore this series. Its one of the few ones that I have recently read
who have the power to shock me to my core while having my stomach twisted in
knots depending on what Cinder, Scarlet, Iko, Thorne
This book is a bit different, in a very good way. Its in
more perspectives than that of Cinder our known and loved main character, and
the reason for all the trouble that’s going on around New Beijing and lets face
it, since this book, the world.
I spent the whole book talking to myself and the book,
trying to tell Scarlet that from the little I remember about Little Red Ridding
Hood, Wolf (I mean come on, yes, that is his name, no, it does not get more suggestive
than that) it’s the one that eats Granny right?
But regardless of that or maybe because of that, this book
was amazing!
It’s written with a great flow that will have you going from
character to character in a seamless way. Very different from the way Cinder
finished, so I count that as a plus. Although I have never been a fan for
cliffhangers, especially when it comes to books.
More over, I love to see characters grow into what they are
destined to be, and also what they want to be, because of a culmination of
events that leads them to that place. Or maybe because they are done putting up
the other cheek when time and time again people disappoint them. In this case,
Scarlet was as a great second book and the perfect stepping stone to show us what
Cinder will do in the future. Even tough its not revealed completely since we
all know that there is another book afterwards, Cress.
The Bottom line here is that I cannot wait until I am able
to sink into Cress and just completely immerse myself in this story’s next step,
not just for Cinder, but all the characters involved here that we have known
and loved and suffered with trough out the whole adventure/fugitive of the law
thing they have going for them.
If you do not like this type of books, and by this type I
mean, alien, robot, futuristic kinds. I am here to tell you that I did not
either until I found the right series for me. It turns out the Lunar Chronicles
are not something that I tolerate or read only because they are hip, but
because I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of the books and I will sincerely
recommend them.
I do hope you give them a try.
I will see you guys soon!
XOX
Caro
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Review of Easy Charm by Kristen Proby. Book Two in the Boudreaux Series
I am yet again in love with another of Kristen Proby’s
books. I am happy that she is now my to go author when I want a feel good, good
ol’ romance novel, that depending on the characters can be a lot hot and some
times a little out there…
This second book in her Bourdreaux Series is just as amazing
as her other works. I have read most (If not all, and I do believe ALL) of her
books and I am amazed at how much I love the stories because they are not all
the same, even though the men do strive for the same. It’s just that she
portrays their journey to getting it and depending on who it is, then their
journey will change as well.
I love how she always puts an end to her characters in a way
that will leave you knowing the whole story, and not have so much left to the
imagination or the reader.
When you reach the end of one of her books you will feel
like it was the end, that couple will definitely live happily ever after even
if the fight, disagree of if life throws them a curve ball.
After that you will also start to want to have another one
of her books, because one, was just not enough.
I can’t wait for another Kristen Proby Romance to be
released, in the mean time; I might re-read some of my favorites.
Gaby and Rhys are amazing together and I love that to us,
the ones that read all that she has released he can be tied back to the With me
in Seattle series and one of my favorite couples, from "Tied with Me", Nic and
Matt. While also staying completely true to the new readers by not making that
tie completely dependent of one another.
In this work I love the way this particular family sticks
together, trough good and bad. Yes,
sometimes they go a bit overboard, but that’s what happens when you have big
brothers who love you (Right?) and want to keep you safe.
Without further ado y’all, here is the link to the amazon
web page. I do hope you give her work a try, I think it's amazing, feel good
romance.
The Boudreaux Series:
I will be back soon with another review.
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Untill next time,
XOX
Caro
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Review of: "Grey" the new EL James book and Giveaway!
Grey: Fifty Shades of
Grey as Told by Christian by EL James Review
Hello y’all.
I have done a video of this particular review, but for those
of you who don’t know I now have a YouTube channel, here is the review of one
of the –again- most controversial books been released.
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My over all rating for this book 4 of 5 Stars.
I liked the book, and I do not concur with most of the
critiques, specially the bad ones. How ever, there are as many books as tastes
out there, so everyone has their opinion on it. This is plainly the review of a
fan of the series that likes the new book and appreciates the new perspective
that EL James provided.
First of all, and just to be clear my favorite book in the
series is not Fifty Shades of Grey, it’s Fifty Shades Darker and with that in
mind is one of the reasons that I give the book as many starts, even when its
not all five. The story for me is very interesting.
The thing to keep in mind here- what I think some people
failed to realize-is the fact that the story will not change. Just because is
in another’s perspective it does not mean that we will have another story to
read all together and I have to say, even in spite of it, I like it. Or maybe
even because of it. We all know how this one ends, so there are not, if any
hidden surprises, right? Or so we think, at least I did…
It was interesting to know what was cooking up in Christian’s
head. What he was thinking in my favorite parts of the book, his reactions,
fears, phobias, and some of the back-stories that make him who he is and consequently
who he will become tough out the series. This book is his journey to more…
My favorite part I have to say was one that we didn’t get to
see in all the books that preceded this one.
It was the last three chapters of the book and having read the first one-
FSOG, that is. I spent the whole book terrified that I was not going to get to
read this part. That it would end just like FSOG and leave me wondering still,
what was going trough his head? What made him decide on one thing when he was
so set on another?
Sort of like the same way of when you see a book converted
to the movie you were waiting for, only to realize your favorite scene, or
something you were looking for to seeing, didn’t make the cut. Fortunately, EL
James came trough and showed me what I wanted. The time in between Ana leaving
him, and him deciding to get her back…
Its really a good book, I quite enjoyed it and I am happy I
purchased it in both formats, even when the physical copy didn’t get to me
until recently, there for allowing me to do a Giveaway!!!
All you have to do is go to the Facebook page of I Geek
Books and like it, and then share the comment in there with the picture of the
book and the news of this Giveaway.
The Goal?
1000 likes on the I Geek Books page! I think we can do it,
what do you think??
There will be a drawing, I will be writing the names and
pulling the winner. Fair and square, lets leave it to fate.
Here is the link to the Facebook page.
You guys could also follow me on Twitter: @ccalvarez90
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This all for you today.
I hope this helped in you were on the fence about reading
this book.
I will now go back to my massive and very enjoying TBR pile.
Hope y’all have great book keeping you company.
XOXO
IGB
Friday, July 3, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Monday, June 15, 2015
Review of Cinder from the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer SPOILER ALERT Links para los libros en Español
Hello everyone and welcome back to the I Geek Books blog.
If you want to LISTEN to this review, click here.http://www.spreaker.com/user/ccalvarez90/review-of-cinder-by-marissa-meyer-splr
For a couple of days now I have been looking up online (YouTube, believe it or not) for more books to read. I felt like something new was in order for me. A story that will be like no other I had ever read before, and boy did I found it!
It seemed like there was a consensus about it online and that was that it was a good book and more over, a good series. Of course this caught my attention and when I looked it up it turned out that my library had i available, and whats more, they had the Audiobook version of it.
The book was a lot more that I was expecting. Not only did the author created a new world where much of what we today imagine does come to pass, but a whole new take on the story of Cinderella, one that I personally like a lot.
Now if you don't like spoilers these is where you stop reading and go on to what ever platform you prefer and purchase said book. If those blogger's and other reviews you have read were not enough I hope this one has been, believe me, you are in for a treat; and for those of you who want more details than what the back cover provides, the hang on to your seats, here goes.
There are 4 books so far in the series and one "spin off" of one of the characters in the first book. Here is a complete a complete list with links to the amazon pages of all I could find:
Cinder - Cinderella The Kindle editor offer the first 5 chapters for Free.
Scarlet - Red Ridding Hood Available
Cress - Rapunzel Available
Winter - Snow White? Available for Pre-Order Release date: Nov 10th, 2015
Heartless - Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland Available for Pre-Order; Release date: Nov 8th,2016
Fairest - The Lunar Chronicles: Levana's Story. Available
Stars Above - A compilation of Short Story's set in the Lunar Chronicles. Available for Pre-Order, Release date: Feb 2nd, 2016
* Para todos aquellos lectores en español estas crónicas lunares también están en amazon en español, aquí le dejo el Link: Crónicas Lunares de Marissa Meyer.
Cinder is a cyborg. Yes you read right (talk about a spin off from the classical story, right?!) a cyborg. She was adopted and her father, the one who wanted her died of a plague that has earth's citizens in a panic, leaving her with the evil step sister, the not so evil step sister and the very evil (you want to choke, yell and scratch at) stepmother. There is also of course, a very noble prince soon to be emperor and another entity that adds up to the story and the development of it, Queen Levana. Regent sovereign of the Moon. This all takes place in New Beijing, many years after today's date when so much has happened to change civilization as we know it.
Do not be fooled by the way its portrayed. For me this was way much more than another Cinderella story. It kept me on my toes all the while. I found myself surprised, hopeful, feeling sorrow and joyful. I could empathize with Cinder all the while, even tough for all intents and purposes she is part robot, part human...
I also loved that the way its narrated it gives the reader all the information. From the beginning I knew who she was. What she was supposed to be, who she is and she does not know it. Hidden in plain sight and yet no one could find her. That was brilliant.
My least favorite part how ever, was the end. Not because it was bad, but because its a cliff hanger. The good thing is; there is a following book in The Lunar Chronicles and this Book Geek is logged into her library account right now putting a hold on that book right now, I can't wait to see what the next book has in stock for me.
I love it when I am pleasantly surprised, and this book surprised me on all levels. It checks all my must haves. Good writing, great story, good story line and progress for readers. Strong characters that you can emphasize with and lots of little details I can't wait to explore. Right when you think nothing else could go wrong, well, that's when you are wrong... I have to say, I love books like this that make me want to trow my reading list away and read this until my eyes hurt, I am sleep deprived (but happy) and completely finished with it. How ever, I will try and control myself (mostly because I am on a wait list for the second book) and keep to my list.
I will definitely be posting more as I progress, I am very exited for this Chronicles and I hope you will give them a try if you have not done so yet.
As always I hope you found this review helpful,
Don't forget to subscribe, like and all that good stuff, and I will leave the links for you guys to find the books and the new I Geek Books Blog YouTube channel, now live! :)
If you want to LISTEN to this review, click here.http://www.spreaker.com/user/ccalvarez90/review-of-cinder-by-marissa-meyer-splr
For a couple of days now I have been looking up online (YouTube, believe it or not) for more books to read. I felt like something new was in order for me. A story that will be like no other I had ever read before, and boy did I found it!
It seemed like there was a consensus about it online and that was that it was a good book and more over, a good series. Of course this caught my attention and when I looked it up it turned out that my library had i available, and whats more, they had the Audiobook version of it.
The book was a lot more that I was expecting. Not only did the author created a new world where much of what we today imagine does come to pass, but a whole new take on the story of Cinderella, one that I personally like a lot.
Now if you don't like spoilers these is where you stop reading and go on to what ever platform you prefer and purchase said book. If those blogger's and other reviews you have read were not enough I hope this one has been, believe me, you are in for a treat; and for those of you who want more details than what the back cover provides, the hang on to your seats, here goes.
There are 4 books so far in the series and one "spin off" of one of the characters in the first book. Here is a complete a complete list with links to the amazon pages of all I could find:
Cinder - Cinderella The Kindle editor offer the first 5 chapters for Free.Scarlet - Red Ridding Hood Available
Cress - Rapunzel Available
Winter - Snow White? Available for Pre-Order Release date: Nov 10th, 2015
Heartless - Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland Available for Pre-Order; Release date: Nov 8th,2016
Fairest - The Lunar Chronicles: Levana's Story. Available
Stars Above - A compilation of Short Story's set in the Lunar Chronicles. Available for Pre-Order, Release date: Feb 2nd, 2016
* Para todos aquellos lectores en español estas crónicas lunares también están en amazon en español, aquí le dejo el Link: Crónicas Lunares de Marissa Meyer.
Cinder is a cyborg. Yes you read right (talk about a spin off from the classical story, right?!) a cyborg. She was adopted and her father, the one who wanted her died of a plague that has earth's citizens in a panic, leaving her with the evil step sister, the not so evil step sister and the very evil (you want to choke, yell and scratch at) stepmother. There is also of course, a very noble prince soon to be emperor and another entity that adds up to the story and the development of it, Queen Levana. Regent sovereign of the Moon. This all takes place in New Beijing, many years after today's date when so much has happened to change civilization as we know it.
Do not be fooled by the way its portrayed. For me this was way much more than another Cinderella story. It kept me on my toes all the while. I found myself surprised, hopeful, feeling sorrow and joyful. I could empathize with Cinder all the while, even tough for all intents and purposes she is part robot, part human...
I also loved that the way its narrated it gives the reader all the information. From the beginning I knew who she was. What she was supposed to be, who she is and she does not know it. Hidden in plain sight and yet no one could find her. That was brilliant.
My least favorite part how ever, was the end. Not because it was bad, but because its a cliff hanger. The good thing is; there is a following book in The Lunar Chronicles and this Book Geek is logged into her library account right now putting a hold on that book right now, I can't wait to see what the next book has in stock for me.
I love it when I am pleasantly surprised, and this book surprised me on all levels. It checks all my must haves. Good writing, great story, good story line and progress for readers. Strong characters that you can emphasize with and lots of little details I can't wait to explore. Right when you think nothing else could go wrong, well, that's when you are wrong... I have to say, I love books like this that make me want to trow my reading list away and read this until my eyes hurt, I am sleep deprived (but happy) and completely finished with it. How ever, I will try and control myself (mostly because I am on a wait list for the second book) and keep to my list.
I will definitely be posting more as I progress, I am very exited for this Chronicles and I hope you will give them a try if you have not done so yet.
As always I hope you found this review helpful,
Don't forget to subscribe, like and all that good stuff, and I will leave the links for you guys to find the books and the new I Geek Books Blog YouTube channel, now live! :)
Monday, May 25, 2015
Review of Divine Evil by Nora Roberts
Hello everyone. Its Monday and I am here again, with what I believe to be yet another great book, from the only and Only. Nora Roberts.
The more I read about her, the more it feeds my new found addiction of her books. Something that I think is good considering the fact that she has a great many of them published. There are series, single stories and I plan to devour each and every one of them.
The first step is to admit it. Right? I am a Noraholic.
There, I said it.
So with that said. I'll go ahead and dive into why I think this books is so great.
Divine Evil
kept me on my toes for its entire duration. All the time its giving you new information, about the characters, the relationships and the cult. I love that. I know I am probably repeating myself when it comes to this author. But her process seem to work- at least on me- and I find it mesmerizing. You can always empathize with the main characters. They always have one trace or piece of themselves that you can't help but share with them or understand. I keep loving the descriptions. They are long, yes, but they paint a wonderful picture and are by no mean tiresome. You can get into the head of every character, and even tough they are written by the same person, each and every one of them has a different voice that you can easily differentiate.
This novel is dark, mysterious and full of the unknowns. Based in a small town where nothing is like it seems and no one can be trusted. Were people get what they want no matter the consequences of their actions. Just because they can they do it, and its their believes that HE will serve them. By HE I mean the Devil. Yes I know.
Not what I expected either.
I have to say, I love the ending!
I don't want to spoil it for you, but when those few lines passed my mouth was hanging open and like always I kept going trough it like there was something else in there. I am sad tough, because I tough there was going to be a Prologue on the main characters. So this I do warn you about. There is not.
How ever there is enough in the pages prior to the ending to give you a great idea of what the main characters would do after all the conflict had passed and was resolved. So I guess is for you to make your own ending in that part. Living up to the readers imagination. I like that too.
Well, this is all for today. I will have the #IGeekBooksAudioReview on #Spreaker as well for you to enjoy and click here on the Facebook page to know what is going to be reviewed in the next post day on Friday.
Dont forget to give me a thumbs up and suscribe to the blog if you want o get notices of when I post new reviews.
Thanks for reading.
Have a great Book!
XOXO
The more I read about her, the more it feeds my new found addiction of her books. Something that I think is good considering the fact that she has a great many of them published. There are series, single stories and I plan to devour each and every one of them.
The first step is to admit it. Right? I am a Noraholic.
There, I said it.
So with that said. I'll go ahead and dive into why I think this books is so great.
Divine Evil
kept me on my toes for its entire duration. All the time its giving you new information, about the characters, the relationships and the cult. I love that. I know I am probably repeating myself when it comes to this author. But her process seem to work- at least on me- and I find it mesmerizing. You can always empathize with the main characters. They always have one trace or piece of themselves that you can't help but share with them or understand. I keep loving the descriptions. They are long, yes, but they paint a wonderful picture and are by no mean tiresome. You can get into the head of every character, and even tough they are written by the same person, each and every one of them has a different voice that you can easily differentiate.This novel is dark, mysterious and full of the unknowns. Based in a small town where nothing is like it seems and no one can be trusted. Were people get what they want no matter the consequences of their actions. Just because they can they do it, and its their believes that HE will serve them. By HE I mean the Devil. Yes I know.
Not what I expected either.
I have to say, I love the ending!
I don't want to spoil it for you, but when those few lines passed my mouth was hanging open and like always I kept going trough it like there was something else in there. I am sad tough, because I tough there was going to be a Prologue on the main characters. So this I do warn you about. There is not.
How ever there is enough in the pages prior to the ending to give you a great idea of what the main characters would do after all the conflict had passed and was resolved. So I guess is for you to make your own ending in that part. Living up to the readers imagination. I like that too.
Well, this is all for today. I will have the #IGeekBooksAudioReview on #Spreaker as well for you to enjoy and click here on the Facebook page to know what is going to be reviewed in the next post day on Friday.
Dont forget to give me a thumbs up and suscribe to the blog if you want o get notices of when I post new reviews.
Thanks for reading.
Have a great Book!
XOXO
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