Page Turning Tuesday: The End of You and Me by Wendi M. Lee

Sixteen-year old Kate can't live without London. Their friendship is intense to the point of obsession. Nothing else matters: not dating, college applications, or her military father’s disapproval. When beautiful red-haired Anastasia sweeps into town and becomes fast friends with the pair, life changes forever. Suddenly Kate's quiet world is threatened. 

What makes an honor-student like Kate snap? Is it a redhead armed with seduction and lies? And how far will either of them go to get what they want? (via. Goodreads)

I have to admit, this kind of book is a totally different YA genre for me, considering that all I've read is either supernatural or dystopian. But I can also admit, that I've read the entire book in less than 24 hours. 

It's kind of crazy how easily a normal life with normal routines can crack and how in an instant, it can all shatter. And this books makes you realize that when the shatter comes to slap you in the face. What happens in the end? You'll just have to read the book yourself and see.

I give this book 5 Nerdy Cats. Not only because it was a refreshing YA genre for me to read, but also because it was hard to put down. 

Page Turning Tuesday: The Glow by Helen Whapshott

What would you do if you saw a ghost? Would you ignore it hoping it would fade away, or would you go up to it and see if it needed your help?

When Thirteen year old Megan Webb discovers she has been gifted with The Glow, so called because it gives off a light, like a candle in a dimly lit room attracting ghosts, spirits, and others who belong to the supernatural and paranormal world, she has to learn to come to terms with seeing the world in a whole new way.
And if this wasn’t enough to deal with during the delicate years between childhood and adolescence, her parents makes the shocking decision to move her away from everything and everyone she knows to live in a creepy hotel inherited by a late aunt.

But it isn’t just the hotel that is creepy, the whole town seems a little odd until she makes friends with a strange boy, a Witch, and a chain-smoking spirit guide who help her adjust. Life couldn’t get any more complicated … could it? (via. Goodreads)

A few months ago, Helen sent me links on Twitter for her new books. I promised her that I would read and review it ASAP, which I did.

I can't lie when I say the book is pretty good coming from a new and upcoming writer. But I also have to admit that reading the story, something felt a little off and it took me some time to ponder over what it was.

It took me up to now to post this due to pondering and dealing with my busy schedule.

But after a while, I finally realized what it was.

One thing that threw me off a little bit was the ever-changing character POVs. I'd strongly suggest that if you're going to change a POV, do it by chapter. I say this because one point that threw me off was when Jack's POV came up and I was there thinking "Who the heck is Jack?" and I had to read a little bit more into the story to realize that Jack was the Uncle who was with Daisy in the beginning of the story.

Another thing was, that the plot was kind of dull. Okay, Megan realizes that she has this gift and slowly, you see so many problems taking place. Sure, these problems gives us a little more of an introduction and a history to these characters, but in what way can these problems tie to Megan?

After that, the book was a pleasure to read, I couldn't put it down, but I guess part of that was because I was reading from the Kindle app for the first time. I'm pretty sure that I bought the UK version, but I had no trouble with it. I actually liked reading a UK book. So I'll most likely buy more.

I give this book three Nerdy Cats. Like I said, it wasn't a bad book. But not every book is perfect and I would be lying if I said that I never comment something on a book that felt a bit off to me. But Helen, you are an amazing writer and just continue writing, practice makes perfect :) I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Page Turning Tuesday: Infinite by Jodi Meadows

DESTRUCTION
The Year of Souls begins with an earthquake—an alarming rumble from deep within the earth—and it’s only the first of greater dangers to come. The Range caldera is preparing to erupt. Ana knows that as Soul Night approaches, everything near Heart will be at risk.

FLIGHT
Ana’s exile is frightening, but it may also be fortuitous, especially if she can convince her friends to flee Heart and Range with her. They’ll go north, seeking answers and allies to stop Janan’s ascension. And with any luck, the newsouls will be safe from harm’s reach.

CHOICE
The oldsouls might have forgotten the choice they made to give themselves limitless lifetimes, but Ana knows the true cost of reincarnation. What she doesn’t know is whether she’ll have the chance to finish this one sweet life with Sam, especially if she returns to Heart to stop Janan once and for all. (via. Goodreads)

I'm here to tell you right now that Jodi Meadows is not only an amazing and nice person but she is the kind of person who has the ability to put you on the edge of your seat and make you cry tears of joy. And in case if you were wondering, yes, I did had to prevent myself from crying in class again.

I have to say that in all truth, I am sad to see the series end. Personally, I enjoyed how the books came along and especially how I was able to enjoy it. I mean, it's not every day that you randomly decide to do a read-a-thon by reading the book the first time but to win the second book out of pure luck and to be able to get an adorable bookmark made by the author herself and to enjoy sending out tweets! As a book-blogger who is still recent and trying to juggle many things, I am glad that I was able to enjoy this experience and these may be little things to many other people but to me, they're events that inspire to come back and to continue to blog despite how crazy my schedule can be. 

But, of course, that is from personal experience. I cannot promise anybody getting the same, awesome experience that I had lived through. But, I can promise you this; Jodi never fails at creating books that leave you answering questions.

I give this book 5 Nerdy Cats. I enjoyed the fact that Jodi had managed to keep you on the edge of your seat, possibly screaming for somebody not to die, and giving you an amazing and happy ending that I can say that it is hard to master, simply because it depends on how to keep the events links, and is done beautifully. I hope that in the future that Jodi will continue to write more amazing stories.

Page Turning Tuesday: The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

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. (via. Goodreads)

I wasn't crying. I was sweating through my eyes.

Actually, I couldn't cry at all because I had finished reading it during class and that caused me to be so frustrated that I wanted to flip all of the whales in the world.

John Green is most likely evil.

These were my main thoughts about the book. Although it is a popular book and it will be in theaters in June (oh God, where are my tissues?), unfortunately many people haven't read it. Or perhaps that they are still thinking about reading it or not. Here's a piece of advice for you: READ IT!!

This book has put me on the edge of my seat and has made me frustrated, not only because John Green is evil but also because due to my school activities, I couldn't finish it within a day.

I will not say anything about the book. I shall not spoil it for anyone. The only hint I shall give you is to expect a slap in the face soon. 'Nuff said.

I guess I can relate to Hazel a little bit when viewing diseases. I may not have Cancer, but Diabetes has given me a sense of hopelessness. I guess this is why I enjoy this book a bit more, because no matter what we have, it shows that we can develop that hopelessness.

This book definitely receives 5 Nerdy Cats. John Green is an amazing writer and I might've downloaded more of his books the minute I finished reading this one *pokerface*

Page Turning Tuesday: Cruel Beauty by Rosemund Hodge

    Based on the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, Cruel Beauty is a dazzling love story about our deepest desires and their power to change our destiny.

Since birth, Nyx has been betrothed to the evil ruler of her kingdom-all because of a foolish bargain struck by her father. And since birth, she has been in training to kill him.

With no choice but to fulfill her duty, Nyx resents her family for never trying to save her and hates herself for wanting to escape her fate. Still, on her seventeenth birthday, Nyx abandons everything she's ever known to marry the all-powerful, immortal Ignifex. Her plan? Seduce him, destroy his enchanted castle, and break the nine-hundred-year-old curse he put on her people.

But Ignifex is not at all what Nyx expected. The strangely charming lord beguiles her, and his castle-a shifting maze of magical rooms-enthralls her.

As Nyx searches for a way to free her homeland by uncovering Ignifex's secrets, she finds herself unwillingly drawn to him. Even if she could bring herself to love her sworn enemy, how can she refuse her duty to kill him? With time running out, Nyx must decide what is more important: the future of her kingdom, or the man she was never supposed to love. (via. Goodreads)

In this dark twist of Beauty and the Beast, you'll find yourself asking questions throughout the book- I know I did.
If you are a fan of Beauty and the Beast and Greek/Roman mythology and demons, this is the book for you. This book will lead you to unexpecting twists and turns that will leave you not wanting to pry your eyes away.


I give this book five Nerdy Cats. I am a big fan of Beauty and the Beast AND of Greek/Roman mythology and I found this book an absolute joy to read. It definitely made me question and wonder so many things throughout the book, but it gave an amazing and different ending that is similar to the original Beauty and the Beast (well, the Disney version anyways)

Starbucks Sunday: Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Page

I didn't ask for any of this. I didn't ask to be some kind of hero.
But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornado—taking you with it—you have no choice but to go along, you know?

Sure, I've read the books. I've seen the movies. I know the song about the rainbow and the happy little blue birds. But I never expected Oz to look like this. To be a place where Good Witches can't be trusted, Wicked Witches may just be the good guys, and winged monkeys can be executed for acts of rebellion. There's still the yellow brick road, though—but even that's crumbling.

What happened?
Dorothy. They say she found a way to come back to Oz. They say she seized power and the power went to her head. And now no one is safe.

My name is Amy Gumm—and I'm the other girl from Kansas.
I've been recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked.
I've been trained to fight.
And I have a mission:
Remove the Tin Woodman's heart.
Steal the Scarecrow's brain.
Take the Lion's courage.
Then and only then—Dorothy must die! ( via. Goodreads)

Start off April by reading this intriguing book which comes out on April 1st!
You can pre-order it here!
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Series Saturday: The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare

Fifteen-year-old Clary Fray was just a normal girl living a normal life. But that normal life takes an unexpected twist when she is suddenly pulled into the world of Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to rid the Earth of demons. It was hard to leave the Shadowhunter world after she had realized that she was born a Shadowhunter, the handsome Jace was her brother and her mother was in a magical coma. The only way she was able to find her mother was to track down her evil and insane father, Valentine Morgenstern. To complicate matters, someone in New York City is murdering Downworlder children. Is Valentine behind the killings — and if he is, what is he trying to do? When the second of the Mortal Instruments, the Soul-Sword, is stolen, the terrifying Inquisitor arrives to investigate and zooms right in on Jace. How can Clary stop Valentine if Jace is willing to betray everything he believes in to help their father? To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters - never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon, her best friend, has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight. As Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadowhunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadowhunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he's willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her newfound powers to help save the Glass City - whatever the cost?

The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She’s training to become a Shadowhunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And—most importantly of all—she can finally call Jace her boyfriend. But nothing comes without a price.
Someone is murdering Shadowhunters, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second, bloody war. Clary’s best friend, Simon, can’t help her—his mother just found out that he’s a vampire, and now he’s homeless. When Jace begins to pull away from her without explaining why, Clary is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: she herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace. What price is too high to pay, even for love? When Jace and Clary meet again, Clary is horrified to discover that the demon Lilith’s magic has bound her beloved Jace together with her evil brother Sebastian, and that Jace has become a servant of evil. The Clave is out to destroy Sebastian, but there is no way to harm one boy without destroying the other. As Alec, Magnus, Simon, and Isabelle wheedle and bargain with Seelies, demons, and the merciless Iron Sisters to try to save Jace, Clary plays a dangerous game of her own. The price of losing is not just her own life, but Jace’s soul. She’s willing to do anything for Jace, but can she still trust him? Or is he truly lost?

This series is so addicting, it's hard to put these books down. You can't help but to grow a bond with these characters as they face these unexpecting challenges. 
Let's not also forget the fact that you become addicted to the Shadowhunter world and want to become one yourself. So you end up buying a lot of temporary tattoos of the runes and order steles from etsy (please tell me I'm not the only one)
But beware, there is only one book left and I can promise you that tables will be flipped. 

I give this series five Nerdy Cats. I love this series and Cassandra is an absolutely amazing author.