The Academy :The Other Side Of Envy: The Ghost Bird: Book 8

Book Title: The Other Side Of Envy 
Author: C L Stone
Series: The Ghost Bird 
Genres: YA, Romance, Contemporary  
Language: English 
Published on: 28th April 2015

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Description: 

Sang Sorenson dreams of what life might be like for her in the Academy, but joining isn't as easy as simply writing an exam or passing an interview. She'll need to pull the team together to get them on her side in order for it to work, which is harder than it sounds. The boys will do anything to protect her, which, for some, means keeping her out.

But that’s not all that’s going on in Sang’s complicated life. After a shocking revelation, Gabriel Coleman splinters himself off from everyone, avoiding not just his Academy team, but even going so far as to avoid Sang. Desperate to bring him back and get him on her side, Sang digs deep into his past to try to discover a way to reach out to him.

His truth is riddled with tragic events, but with the help of Kota, Victor, Silas, Nathan, Luke and North, she might be able to reach out to him before envy and despair drag him too far down to be saved.

The Academy, Deeply Bonded.

My Thoughts: 

Such a sweet book. OMG all the feels I am getting after reading it. Read it till 6 in the morning, can't put this book down man!!
Honestly when I stared reading this book I got really annoyed by Sang thought to stop reading this series any further. But then after few chapters it become interesting again and I was unable to put this book down.
I was never a fan of Kota but damn he got some leadership qualities and proved me why he was their leader. Also I fell in love with Victor and North once again, they are so awesome. They understand Sang better than others and also helps her everytime. This book is about Gabriel and we really got to see the real Gabe behind all those funny talks and cursing. He has his own demons to fight, all those insecurities and jealousy. I guess only this book has covered real feelings of Gabriel and story revolved around him and Sang. Unlike other books where only glimpse of the boys personal life was written(apart from their family and past).
Best parts of the book was chapters where CL told us about Boys bonding with each, how good they understand and support their family. If you reading this book and stuck with the starting then don't stop the ending gets better. Also C L Stone once again left us confused like Gabriel about Sang's past. I like the way she keeps readers interested in her next books by some twists.

My rating: 

I give this book 4 stars out of 5.

Cinder : The Lunar Chronicles : Book 1

Book Title: Cinder
Author: Marissa Meyer
Series: The Lunar Chronicles
Genres: YA, Romance, Dystopia, Fairytale
Language: English 
Published on: 5th January 2012

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Description: 

Cinder, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She's reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's sudden illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queen - and a dangerous temptation.

My Thoughts: 

I am absolutely in love this book. Its so wonderful world where past blends with future technology so well that we can enjoy best of both worlds. I had so much expectations from this book and it has reached those.

The retelling of our childhood fairy-tale Cinderella in young adult genre set in post World War-4 world is the best way to enjoy it. Cinder is a mechanic who has a small shop in New Beijing. She lives with her step-mother and two step-sister. That's not everything thing about her. She is also a cyborg means she has some metal body parts, in other words half-robot, half-human. But there is a secret about her birth which she doesn't know. If that's not the matter to worry in enough, now her step-sister is ill by deadly plague and her step-mother is blaming her for that. Between all these problems she is also attracted to prince charming Kaiko who doesn't know she is a cyborg. She has a lot on her plate and time is running fast.

Ahhh the *feels* after reading this book. I can't get enough of this world. Her sassy behavior and the prince Kai(faints,wakes up after sometime) he so awesome and really charming. I guess I found out my new favorite OTP. Now excuse me I have to read Scarlet ASAP.

 My rating: 

 I give this book 5 stars out of 5.

The Fault In Our Stars

Book Title:The Fault In Our Stars
Author: John Green
Genres: YA, Romance, cancer related, friction, contemporary
Language: English
Published on: 3rd January 2013

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Description: 

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.

Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning author John Green's most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.

My Thoughts: 

I liked the book, It was good, got to know a lot about cancer patients and their struggles but its not my cup of tea. I already saw the movie and liked it too, so a lot of elements were not surprising. It didn't made me cry, instead it made me confused. whether I really like it or not. I am still confused about it. I liked the humor in the book a lot more towards the end. The second half or the sad part of the book was more interesting than the starting chapters. The writer had written so many good things, I will give to him for that but as a sad love story hmmm, nope it was that appealing. It would have been better if it was not cancer, then I can digest the story-line. Definitely not reading it again but will like to quote this book, that were some damn good lines. About characters in this story I liked Gus but not Hazel. Her sense of humor is good but she is bitchy sometimes, may be some will blame it on her cancer but still one should not be that rude to her loved ones. And Gus definitely is a good book boyfriend(funny,loving,caring and understanding).
Recommended to those who like sad ,star crossed love stories.

My rating:

I give this book 3.5 stars out of 5.

Throne Of Glass : Book 1

Book Title:Throne Of Glass
Author: Sarah J Maas
Series: Throne of glass
Genres: YA, Romance, Fantasy,Paranormal 
Language: English
Published on: 7th August 2012

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Description: 

After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.

Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for four years and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it's the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.

Then one of the other contestants turns up dead... quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.

My Thoughts: 

After so long I am giving a book 5 star rating. That's how much I liked this book. I loved it and I am going to buy every damn book by Sarah J Mass. She is officially my new favorite author. What was I doing all these years without reading her books???.
The things I loved about book:
1) The plot
2)Main lead (Celaena)
3)lead Boys (Dorian more than Chaol)
4)The writing style of author
I am sure I am forgetting something but thats pretty much it. Basically I loved everything about this book. I liked how she a badass assassin but the same time she is girlish. Most of us are so use to badass girl character to be like male version of Batman or something where they are brooding and no fun. No, That doesnt work for me. One can be badass and girlish at the same time right?. Celaena is like that. Her self-centered, arrogant, sassy and girly behavior make her more original than all those self-righteous main lead heroins of some YA novels. One is not always perfect, some have bad habits and bad nature but the one who overcome those things and do good are more like my idols. If you are into a badass woman assassin with little bit of girl qualities then you should definitely read it.

My rating: 

I give this book 5
stars out of 5.

November 9

Book Title: November 9
Author: Colleen Hoover
Genres: New Adult,Contemporary,Friction,romance
Language: English
Published on: 10th November 2015
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Description:

Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.
 My Thoughts:

It was my first Colleen Hoover book and absolutely loved her writing style and will read the other books of her soon.
So about the book it was good, I really liked it. It has all those cute cute moments between the main characters ,specially the lines delivered by Ben......hmmm just loved it!!! One should definitely read it. I also liked how she wrote it from two person perspective and does't sound same. I really hate it when authors forgot that they are writing as different persons and makes it a mess. The book contains so many good quotes and thoughts which made my day even brighter.
Even though I liked the book, I didn't liked the plot line that much. It was way too unrealistic for me. (Ya,ya I know that is why it is called friction Reshma,but).The whole meeting every November 9 for five years and that too without contact!! uhhhun nope....doesn't work for me. And I am also gifted and cursed at the same time with the ability of figuring out the twist in the story ahead. So the MAJOR plot twist in this was not at all SHOCKER for me. I already guessed it ,so it didn't effected me...not at all...I didn't cried..nope..nah....HMM..... OKAY,OKAY!! I Cried!! AGH...there I admitted that I cried, and that too through  out last 2 chapters.
On the whole it was a good read, I really enjoyed it and will recommend it too.

 My rating: 

 I give this book 4 stars out of 5.

Gilded Wings : Hidden Wings Book 4

Book Title:Gilded Wings

Author: Cameo Renae

Series:Hidden Wings

Genres: YA, Romance, Fantasy,Paranormal 
Language: English
Published on:12th December 2014

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As the final battle draws near, Emma finds herself bound under an unbreakable oath. She must seal the bond with Ethon before her transformation, or risk her life and the lives of those she truly loves. Who she wants is no longer an option.

Lucian has unleashed troops of evil beasts from the Underworld, making it impossible for Emma to leave the protective barrier of Alaine’s home. War is inevitable. The Guardians will need to stay and fight their ground, hoping Lucifer keeps his end of the deal and comes to their aid.

In this epic series conclusion, burning questions will be answered, lives will be lost, and sacrifices will be made.

But who will survive, and at what cost? 

My Thoughts:

This was the Ending I really love...YAY. The war, fight, friendship and love, is everything one needs in a series Ending. Cameo had done a really good job, she had provided us with the perfect happy ending even though there were some sacrifices. Good series with good Ending

My rating:

I give this book 4 stars out of 5.

Broken Wings : Hidden Wings Book 2

Book Title:Broken Wings

Author: Cameo Renae

Series:Hidden Wings

Genres: YA, Romance, Fantasy,Paranormal 
Language: English
Published on:1st june 2013

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Emma’s world is falling apart, and Kade, the only one who seems to hold her together, is missing. With death lingering right outside their door, decisions must be made before it’s too late.
The Midway has refused to send help, so they are left to seek out the only other who can stop Lucian.
A perilous quest sends Emma and a few Guardians into the Underworld, where the unimaginable abide, to beseech the Prince of Darkness himself. Lucifer.
Now, they must endure the deadly levels of Hell, which not one …mortal or immortal… has ever survived.
Prepare for love, loss, and the unexpected.

My Thoughts:

This second installment in the series reveal the shocking secrets related to Emma. And one more soul mate. I liked the story unfolding in it but I really missed the Kade moments although Ethon is fine but I liked Kade-Emma moments more.

My rating:

I give this book 4 stars out of 5.

The Academy: The Ghost bird: Friends Vs. Family

Book Title:Friends VS. Family

Author: C. L. Stone

Series:The Ghost Bird

Genres: YA, Romance, Suspense 
Language: English
Published on: 26th august 2013

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Description:

Sang Sorenson is forced to suffer through another of her mother’s extreme punishments. It almost kills her. The Academy boys vow it will be the last. They're determined to keep Sang safe, especially from her own family.

Their solution: complete invasion of her life.

Kota, Luke, Silas, Nathan, Victor, Gabriel and North do everything within their power to show Sang what true loyalty means. It takes more than blood to make a family and they want Sang in theirs.

In this third book of The Academy series Sang experiences a taste of freedom and what it’s like to truly be cared for...to be wanted. Sang learns a bit more about the boys’ broken families and the boys discover more than they could ever have bargained for about Sang’s. The Academy was the answer to their problems. Could it be hers?

Sang’s actions will force her mother to reveal a startling truth. A truth that will change Sang’s life and the boys’ lives in unpredictable ways. Forever.

The Academy, Allegiance.

My Thoughts:

Of all the books so far i really liked this one. Its has those cute and awe moments of boys and sang to swoon on. Also the boys side of stories are reveled and sang discovers that she is not that different from them. The abuse reach a whole new level when sang's mother tries to give her a punishment which almost kills her. Good thing that she got boys and all the gadgets. The boys discovers that sang can be their family as they are with each other but for that they have to involve the academy. But they don't want why? don't ask me,go read the book..........

My rating:

I give this book 5 stars out of 5.

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The Academy: The Ghost Bird Series: Introduction

Book Title:Introduction

Author: C. L. Stone

Series:The Ghost Bird

Genres: YA, Romance, Suspense 
Language: English
Published on: 23rd December 2012

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With an agoraphobic mother and a barely-there father, Sang abhors the isolation keeping her in the shadows. The only thing Sang craves is a fresh start and to be accepted as ordinary by her peers, because for her being different meant being cast out alone.

When her family moves to a new school district, Sang infiltrates a group of boys nearly perfect in every way. Grateful for an influence outside of her parents’ negativity, she quickly bonds with the boys, hoping to blend in and learn from them what it means to have a natural relationship with friends.

Only the boys have secrets of their own and they’ll do anything to keep her safe from the knowledge of the mysterious Academy that they've sworn allegiance to. Bit by bit, Sang discovers that her friends are far from the normalcy she expected. Will her loyalty change when she's forced to remain in the dark, or will she accept that she's traded one house of secrets for another?

Meet Kota, Victor, Silas, Nathan, Gabriel, Luke and North in a story about differences and loyalty, truth and mystery, friendships and heart-throbbing intimacy.

The Academy, ever vigilant.

My Thoughts:

I read this book because of the name. I found it catchy. When I started reading this book I was very curious to know the main genre of the book. At first I thought it is paranormal and that is the secret of academy and I kept waiting for the secret to reveal, but to it is not paranormal(sigh). But its so much better!!!!!!!.
This is first book of the series but its like prequel of the leads and their relation with each other. I liked it so much that I started reading other books in series. They are really great. Author had maintained suspense thought out the series which are reveal slowly, so this make this book of genre suspense also.
I also liked this book because of the boys and there nature, they are so different from one other but are still together and can do anything for one of them. This book also covers the issues of child abuse and how to cope with that trauma. Not only Sang is abused but she is also restrained from going out or making friends but still she find her way to the academy boys.

My rating:

I give this book 4 stars out of 5.

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