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Ignite Me Ramble

Sooo the day is almost here!! IGNITE ME by Tahereh Mafi is released tomorrow! I honestly can't contain my excitement, you don't even know! I pre-ordered both IGNITE ME and UNITE ME (the novellas) through Amazon, so I really really really hope it gets here on time! If not, I'll probably die. 

The Shatter me series is probably one of my favorite series of all time. When I first read Shatter Me, I thought it was really good. I was like, hey, this writing is super poetic and incredible. I thought the villain was awesome and I enjoyed the X-Men esque turn the series took but I didn't ADORE it. You know? I thought it was good but not anything spectacular.

But then I read Unravel Me, the second book in the series. And it BLEW ME AWAY. I remember reading it, not having super high expectations, and completely devouring it. Like, staying-up-until-3-am devouring it. I am in love with Warner. He is probably my most favorite book boyfriend of all time and UGHH the feels. I think i've reread this book about five times. CHAPTER 62 THOUGH.

In preparation for IGNITE ME, I just finished re-reading both Shatter Me, Unravel Me, and the two eNovellas Destroy Me and Fracture Me. And I love them more and more with each time I read these books. I think the novellas are really well done (especially the one from Warner's point of view) and really add some more depth to the series.

I am just SOOO excited for the book and I had to ramble on about it for a while. Here's what I want to happen in Ignite Me: 

 (Some spoilers so don't read if you haven't read the first two books)

Juliette has to kick some major ass with her superpowers and stop feeling sorry for herself.

Adam has to tell Warner that they're brothers. Bc it just needs to happen.

Kenji needs to be his hilarious self because I love him.

Adam needs to stop thinking of Juliette as some weak thing

JULIETTE NEEDS TO PICK WARNER.

Juliette and Warner need to have some more 'chapter 62' type of moments *wink wink*

Anderson needs to die.

Warner needs to realize that he is a good person.

IDK something needs to happen with Warner's mom.

Juliette needs to confront her past & her horrible parents.

WARNER.

ok, I'm done. 

Just super excited! Can't wait to read and review this soon!!! 

*Squeeeeeeee*

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

I've always loved fairy tales. I own multiple leather-bound, large collector books of fairytales and when I find modern adaptations, I immediately snatch them up. So, when I heard about Cinder, I knew I had to have it. Cinder is an adaptation of Cinderella, except cinderella is a cyborg. How cool is that? After an unfortunate accident as a child, she had to have some of her body parts replaced by robotic parts. The story takes place in the future city of New Beijing where the (evil) emperor of the moon has threatened the earth. 

This book is very science fiction based, but it's done lightly. Cinder is a very cool and original twist on a classic. The writing is well done and I found myself rooting for Cinder's character and the swoon-worthy Prince Kai. This book has gotten rave reviews on goodreads. While I enjoyed it, I didn't adore this book. I thought the ending was a bit abrupt and I was never really completely sucked into the story. BUT it's only the first in the series. I own the second book, Scarlet, and the third book, Cress,  is released tomorrow! I plan on continuing the series later this month, and I can't wait to find out how Marissa Meyer incorporates all of the other fairytale characters into this series.

I can't end this post without raving about this cover. It is amazing. Absolutely gorgeous. From what i've seen of this series so far, I'd consider these books to have some of the best YA covers i've ever seen. So, kudos to the graphic designer! The covers for Scarlet and Cress are just as beautiful!

January Wrap Up

I read a total of 11 books in January, which is really good for me! I have to say, it's because all of the books I read this month were AMAZING. Honestly. 

*Normally, I won't write as much of a review with each book, but considering this is my very first wrap up, it will be a bit more lengthy than the rest.*

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman: This is a middle grade book about a boy named Bod who is raised in a graveyard after his parents are killed. Neil Gaiman expertly tells a story about what it is like when all your friends are ghosts, and how helpful they can be when Bod needs to evade the murderer who killed his family. This was my first Neil Gaiman book and I really enjoyed it! 

Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta: This book follows Francesca and how she navigates being one of the few girls in a school that was previously an all-boys school. This book delves into love, friendship, and some deep family issues. I thought this book was good, but not great. While it felt more real than the usual contemporary-romance book, (which can veer towards the cheesy side) it didn't blow me away. I'd recommend if you're looking for something

 short and sweet.

Stolen by Lucy Christopher: Stolen is written as a girl's letter to the man who kidnapped her. Gemma is sixteen years old when she is kidnapped and taken to the Australian desert to live with her captor. I could not put this book down. I was captivated by the writing style, the characters, and the plot. I think I put my real life on the sideline as I read this because I needed to know what happened.  As I dove into this, I found my own feelings toward the man who captured Gemma to be conflicted. I didn't want to like him but the more I got to know him I found myself unsure of how I wanted this book to end.  Lucy Christopher makes the reader experience the same emotions that Gemma does. This is easily one of my favorite books ever. 

 

The Chaos Walking Series by Patrick Ness: This is a YA science fiction series following a boy named Todd who lives in a place where all men can hear one another's thoughts, referred to as the 'noise.' Todd has to flee his town and gets caught up in a society on the brink of war. I adore this series. It delves into really deep issues from our own society while at the same time succeeding as a coming of age story. The character development of the characters from the first book to the third is incredible and it was so much fun following all of them on their journey. If you haven't read this series yet, then do it now!

The Knife of Never Letting Go:

The Ask and the Answer:

Monsters of Men:

      

The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare: AH THE EMOTIONS! These books will make you feel so many emotions it's not even funny.  I think i love this series even more than the Mortal Instruments, and that's saying a lot. Cassandra Clare's characters are probably the best I've ever read. You literally love every single character in this book. The fact that it is set in 19th century London just makes it even better. I will say that the first book starts off a little bit slow, but by the time you're on the second one you can't stop. While reading the final book, Clockwork Princess, I found myself literally sobbing multiple times toward the end and I don't cry while reading! Ever! 

This series is amazing and everyone needs to read it.

Clockwork Angel: 

Clockwork Prince:

Clockwork Princess:

 

Snowed In by Rachel Hawthorne: This is a cute romance book about a girl who moves to snowy Mackinac Island with her mother and helps her open up a cozy B&B. 

After finishing the Infernal Devices, I had trouble figuring out what to read next. I didn't want to read anything too heavy, because I felt like nothing would compare to Clockwork Princess. My solution was to read this short and fun 'fluff' book and it cured by slight reading slump! It's a very cute and quick read for anyone who just needs something light and romance-y!

Insignia by S.J. Kincaid: This is a sci-fi YA book following a boy named Tom who is recruited to help fight World War Three. Only, WW3 isn't fought by soldiers on battlefields, it's fought by gamers who manipulate ships in space against enemy ships. This book felt like a cross between Pacific Rim and Enders Game. It is for a little bit of a younger audience (Tom is 14 in the book) but I still found myself very entertained throughout the whole novel and stayed up late into the night wanting to see what happened! This was fast-paced and super fun and I can't wait to pick up the next in the series.