Shiver Book Review!

 I've been 'itching' to get a new review posted, so I'm back this time with the phenomenal book Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. Other books in this trilogy: Linger and Forever.

Here's a little story of how I got into reading this book:
Once upon a time... Nah, haha. Okay, for real this time. So I went book shopping as a year end trip for Canadian reading club 'Red Maple'. Instead of going all the way to the ceremony my *new* librarian decided to take us the the local library, a local bookstore, Cole's and Swiss Chalet (!) for lunch. I have to say, this trip was SO much better. I came home with eleven books (six for myself to keep, five from the library). Honestly, three of the five books I borrowed from the library, I didn't even really read. They were too boring :P So, as we're in a local bookstore my friend's like 'Ohmigosh it's Shiver, I've alwayss wanted to read it!', needless to say I've wanted to read it too.

But there was a problem, only one copy in the bookstore. So, I decided to just leave it to my friend to buy. (My leg's going numb from my kitty sitting on it) Okay, so my friend lent it to me about five days ago saying she hated it. I thought it was peculiar since she's such a huge fan of Twilight...I am too. She said if I liked it I could keep it. So guess what? I LOVED it!!!

I have a feeling this is going to be a long post. I'd rate this book a 9.5/10 and I hardly do that. This book is definitely a must read. It's about werewolves, but I can't say much without giving it away. I shall link you to Maggie's site; http://www.maggiestiefvater.com/the-shiver-trilogy/
I promise you will love it...but then again, everyone is intitled to their own opinion. Just because I adored it doesn't mean you will too, heck, you could totally despise it thinking it is a waste of your time. I think you should give it a read, Maggie is so talented (and super pretty too!).
~Ali The Bookworm
P.S I'm going to read and buy the other two books.

I Am Number Four!

Hi Bookworms,
 I have finally finished I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore. So...here is my review :)

            
I do not own this picture!
 This book is kind of hard to describe...it's kind of realistic fiction mixed with romance mixed with fantasy mixed with action! Here's a brief synoposis;
    John Smith is not your average teenager. He regularly moves from small town to small town. He changes his name and identity. He does not put down roots. He cannot tell anyone who or what he really is. If he stops moving those who hunt him will find and kill him. But you can't run forever. So when he stops in Paradise, Ohio, John decides to try and settle down. To fit in. And for the first time he makes some real friends. People he cares about - and who care about him. Never in John's short life has there been space for friendship, or even love. But it's just a matter of time before John's secret is revealed. He was once one of nine. Three of them have been killed. John is Number Four. He knows that he is next...

 Sounds interesting, right? If it doesn't suck you in, trust me the story will. By the end of it I was kind of teary, feeling what John was feeling. This is a movie, so I most definitely will have to watch it now. It's not your average alien book, jeez this is the first alien book I have read! It's so much better than it sounds, it honestly is great. Even though Pittacus features himself in the book, it's still good. You have to wonder what Pittacus's imagination is like and what exactly caused his ideas for the story/book.

 I'd reccomend those who are looking for an easy-ish read that won't take them all summer to read. This is one of the longest times I have spent reading a book, I've been so caught up~
 Have a GREAT summer :) What did you think of this book? Do you want to read it, if you haven't already?

My To-Be-Read List!

I Am Number Four ~Pittacus Lore
Shadow Land ~Alison Noel
The Secret Prince ~ (I forget :3) **
The Vanishing Girl ~Shane Peacock
Delirium ~ Lauren Oliver
Pandemonium ~ Lauren Oliver
Matched ~ Ally Condie
Cutters Don't Cry ~ Christine Dzidrums
Willow ~ Julia Hoban
Along For The Ride ~Sarah Dessen
City of Bones (All the books) ~Cassandra Clare
Evermore ~Alison Noel

Series I Want To Read:
The Immortals by Alison Noel
The Mortals Instruments by Cassandra Clare
The Wolves of Mercy Falls by Maggie Stiefvater
The Infernal Devices by Cassadra Clare  
Matched Series by Ally Condie
Shiver Series by Maggie Stiefvater
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So those are all the books and series I would like to read, what are your thoughts on the books if you have read them? I will do weekly updates on these kind of lists :)
** means that I adbandoned or didn't bother to read the book.

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Review and Welcome

Welcome, welcome to the seventy fifth annual
Okay, okay I'll stop :P Hi, my name is Alyssa and I'm an avid reader/bookworm. I read probably 50-100 books a year..I do reread books though. This year I got my first library card for free, which is wayy more inexpensive than buying books. But, come on, who doesn't love t have great books sitting on their shelves? If you have any requests, comments, questions or whatever please feel free to contact me at: Alyssa.Princess.37@gmail.com.

Revived by Cat Patrick



Picture courtesy of Google Images.

As a little girl, Daisy Appleby was killed in a school bus crash. Moments after the accident, she was brought back to life.

A secret government agency has developed a drug called Revive that can bring people back from the dead, and Daisy Appleby, a test subject, has been Revived five times in fifteen years. Daisy takes extraordinary risks, knowing that she can beat death, but each new death also means a new name, a new city, and a new life. When she meets Matt McKean, Daisy begins to question the moral implications of Revive, and as she discovers the agency’s true goals, she realizes she’s at the center of something much larger—and more sinister—than she ever imagined.

I recieved this book as an ARC (Advanced Reading Copy) for free from a local book store in which I will not name. I can't thank them enough for this book--it is so amazing! I especially love the cover (yes, I judge books by their cover) it is so simple yet intricate at the same time. Cat Patrick is an outstanding writer, her style flows effortlessly (in my opinion) and is so easy to get into. Right from reading the back cover, to the opening sentence and the closing sentence I must admit, I was hooked. It's not high fantasy or anything like that, it is the perfect blend of fantasy and realistic fiction.

This is a good teen/YA book, but it is also a good book for those who like an easy read. The plot itself was well thought out and the effort that was put into this book is clear. This is a fifty-fifty read, which means you'll either love it or hate it.

Rating: 8.5/10

 What are your thoughts on Revived?

Disclaimer- Yes, this book was given to me for free but I am not being paid to review or mention this book in anyway, shape or form. I thought it would be an easy review for a first post :)