'A Million Suns' by Beth Revis

Length: 386 pages (hardcover)
Publication Date: January 10, 2012
Publisher: Razorbill
Source: library
Overall rating: 4 / 5 stars

After reading 'Across the Universe' a few months ago, I knew I had to get my hands on the sequel when it came out. 'Across the Universe' so was captivating and absorbing, I had such high hopes about where Revis' imagination may take Amy and Elder next. And I definitely wasn't left disappointed.

The first book left off with so many possibilities of where it may go, but I was mainly impressed by the development of the two main characters, something you don't always find in a sci-fi futuristic novel since they thrive off of new and unique storylines. Revis does a great job giving the reader a look into the minds of both Amy and Elder and you really start to see where they are coming and understand their decisions, even it is one you would never make. Elder definitely starts to grow up and change in this sequel, something I was anxious to see develop.

I loved the mystery aspects that she created for the sequel as well, Godspeed is definitely filled with some crazy secrets and I loved following the journey of them being discovered. The only aspect I wasn't a fan of was how one aspect of the storyline was the same between the first and second book. There always seemed to be a bad character working against the ship and making it chaotic, whose identity we don't find out until the very end. I guess I wish she had mixed things up a bit in the second and had been more original with that storyline.

The beginning did feel a bit slow at times, but luckily it did pick up and then it was a rollercoaster from there on out. I had forgotten some of the details of the first novel, so I wish Revis had pulled in some of the smaller details in order to remind the reader.

I definitely enjoyed this sequel, which can be seen through my racing through the last 150 pages of the book. Revis again leaves the reader on an amazing chiffhanger and makes you want the next book to already be in your hands. I would definitely recommend this to those that have read the first, it is no doubt a successful, intense sequel. And if you haven't read the first and love YA sci-fi, then get on it now! [:

You can check out my review of 'Across the Universe' by clicking here.

Top 10 Tuesday [7] : Alien Attack!

This meme is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish so head over there if you want more information or want to participate. This week is a list of the top ten books that you would save from your house if it was being taken over by aliens! So cute, I love it! [: So here is my list:

1. 'The Sky Always Heart Me: And the Hills Don't Mind by Kirstin Cronn-Mills: Definitely one of my favorites reads from 2011 and I would highly recommend to any contemporary YA fan.

2. 'One Day' by David Nichools: I still need to see the movie for this one, but I really loved the book and definitely plan on reading it again soon.

3. 'Looking for Alaska' by John Green: The first John Green book I ever read and still hands down my favorite and one of my favorites of all time.

4. 'Tuesdays with Morrie' by Mitch Albom: Read this about five years and I STILL think about it. Definitely would be saving my copy of it.

5-7. 'The Hunger Games Trilogy' by Suzanne Collins: I don't feel the need to explain this one. [: Just read it if you haven't. Please. Now. I mean NOW. [:

8. 'A Northern Light' by Jennifer Donnelly: This one definitely is part the sentimental valve of it, since it was the book that got me back into reading, but also because it is a really good historical fiction based off a real story.

9. 'A Separate Peace' by John Knowles: Definitely one of my all time favorites and I hold my copy close to my heart.

AND

10. My Kindle!: Grabbing my kindle equals my whole collection of ebooks! Although I have only have had it for about six months, I would definitely grab it from the aliens! [:

So there is my list as of now! Make sure to link your Top 10 Tuesday below, so I can stop by. Thanks! [:

Waiting on Wednesday [19]

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. This meme highlights a future release that you are eagerly waiting to come out.

'The Selection' (The Selection #1)
by Kiera Cass
Length: 327 pages (hardcover)
Expected Publication: April 24th 2012
Publisher: HarperTeen


For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

[Synopsis from Goodreads]
  
So this one I have gone back and forth about and will probably decide depending on some reviews of it when it comes out. But as of now, I definitely want to get my hands on it and hope it is as good as the cover promises. [: Comment below on your thoughts about 'The Selection' and link your WoW, if you participated this week.

In My Mailbox [21]

In my mailbox is a weekly meme created and hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren and consists of a post about books you have either bought, received, or borrowed during the previous week.

This week I just picked up two books from my library, since I have been trying to save some of my money. Hopefully I will get to them before they are due back. [:

Borrowing:

'The Probability of Miracles' by Wendy Wunder
'Feed' by M.T. Anderson

I have been hearing some good about ' The Probability of Miracles,' so hopefully I will enjoy it too. And I actually picked up 'Feed' like four years ago to read and never got around to it, so when I saw it on the shelf, I thought I'd give it another shot. [:

Make sure to leave a comment if you have read either of these and let me know what you thought! Also make sure to link your IMM, if you had one this week, so I can stop by. [:

'Blood Promise' by Richelle Mead

Length: 503 pages (paperback)
Publication Date: April 6, 2010
Publisher: Razorbill
Source: bought own copy
Overall rating: 3.5 / 5 stars

With this being the fourth book in this series, I am going to keep it short and make sure not to include any spoilers, even for the other books. That may make this review a bit vague, so I will say that if you have been thinking about giving this series a go, I definitely still recommend it.

Overall I definitely enjoyed this one, just like all the others, but feel a little like it was a filler book. Not that it wasn't filled with action and suspense, because it was. It was more of a book, in my eyes, that developed the characters, especially Rose.

The first half of the book felt a bit slow at times though, but I really enjoyed the development of Rose outside of St. Vladamir's. The second half definitely picked up though and was a lot more emotional and heartbreaking than I had expected. With everything that was going on, I knew it would be emotional but didn't realized how raw and heart breaking the situation would be.

I definitely cannot wait to continue this series and see how Mead wraps things up in the last two books. This is definitely one of my favorite YA vampire series that I have read, and would highly recommend it to anyone that has been thinking about picking it up. YA vampire series have been getting a bad rap lately, but this series is not only fresh and unique, but also addictive and absorbing.

2012: January Recap & February TBR

Hey everyone! So here is my monthly recap/to be read pile since the month has come to a close. Of course, what I read in February is subject to change. I will be linking the books to either Goodreads or my review, if one is up. So here they are: [:

JANUARY RECAP
'Fracture' by Megan Miranda

'Fade Out' by Rachel Caine

'Paper Towns' by John Green
'Blood Promise' by Richelle Mead

CURRENTLY READING

'Jenny Pox' by J.L. Bryan

FEBRUARY TBR PILE

'A Million Suns' by Beth Revis
'Hallowed' by Cynthia Hand

'City of Glass' by Cassandra Clare
  'Far From You' by Lisa Schroeder

'Invisible Monsters' by Chuck Palahniuk

I was definitely happy to get out of my reading slump that lasted most of December and finally get back into the swing of things. My review of 'Blood Promise' should be up within the next week, so make sure to keep an eye out for that! [:

Comment below if you have read any of the books on my tbr pile and which ones I should start with. Hope everyone had a good January and has an even better February. [:

Waiting on Wednesday [18]

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. This meme highlights a future release that you are eagerly waiting to come out.

'Miracle' 
by Elizabeth Scott

Length: 224 pages (hardcover)

Expected Publication: June 5th 2012

Publisher: Simon Pulse

I sat there and wondered again why I'd lived…

Megan is a miracle. At least, that’s what everyone says. Having survived a plane crash that killed everyone else on board, Megan knows she should be grateful just to be alive. The truth is, she
doesn’t feel like a miracle. In fact, she doesn’t feel anything at all. Then memories from the crash start coming back. Scared and alone, Megan doesn’t know who to turn to.

Her entire community seems unable—or maybe unwilling—to see her as anything but Miracle Megan. Except for Joe, the beautiful boy next door with a tragic past and secrets of his own... All Megan wants is for her life to get back to normal, but the harder she tries to live up to everyone’s expectations, the worse she feels. This time, she may be falling too fast to be saved…

  [Synopsis from Goodreads]
  
So I haven't read anything by Elizabeth Scott before, but have only heard good things about her books. But I am very excited for this one to come out, it seems like the type of contemporary book I am drawn to, very emotional and raw.

Make sure to comment below and let me know your thought on 'Miracle' and leave a link to your WoW, if you participated this week. [: Hope everyone is having a good Wednesday!