2017 Review for Reading

Yes, I know this is a little late, but I just discovered that GoodReads has a year in books for you. I think it's pretty interesting to view. https://www.goodreads.com/user/year_in_books/2017/3868487


 

I read 6,266 pages across 18 books, my goal was 25 books. 
My shortest book was Saga Vol. 3 and my longest book was Voyager. 

I think it's good to look back through the year and see what you have read. 

This year I have really been slacking reading. Just so much to do and I have a hard time fitting reading it. I think I have 3 books that I've started, but no where near finishing them. I barely meet my reading goals. This year I bumped down my reading goal to 15 books. I can change that later it need be, but I do want to read more books. 

I am working on some things to hopefully keep this blog up and running again. Life just keeps getting in the way. 

Voyager (Outlander #3) by Diana Gabaldon Book Review

Title: Voyager (Outlander #3)
Author: Diana Gabaldon
Format: Kindle
Pages: 1072
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Dell
GoodReads  Amazon

Synopsis: Their passionate encounter happened long ago by whatever measurement Claire Randall took. Two decades before, she had traveled back in time and into the arms of a gallant eighteenth-century Scot named Jamie Fraser. Then she returned to her own century to bear his child, believing him dead in the tragic battle of Culloden. Yet his memory has never lessened its hold on her... and her body still cries out for him in her dreams.

Then Claire discovers that Jamie survived. Torn between returning to him and staying with their daughter in her own era, Claire must choose her destiny. And as time and space come full circle, she must find the courage to face the passion and pain awaiting her...the deadly intrigues raging in a divided Scotland... and the daring voyage into the dark unknown that can reunite—or forever doom—her timeless love. (Taken from Goodreads)
 
Review: “I shook so that it was some time before I realized that he was shaking too, and for the same reason. I don't know how long we sat there on the dusty floor, crying in each other's arms with the longing of twenty years spilling down our faces.” This quote I think says so much about this book. I really enjoyed seeing Claire’s life after she went back to her time and how Jamie spent his. 

I honestly didn’t think I was going to like this series. I’m not one for romance but this series has won me over. I love the idea of the time travel and how torn our main character must feel between her two lives. She is forever being pulled between the two. She has to make a decision again to stay in her own time or go back to Jamie.

I think this book flows very nicely and builds up to the moment we’ve been waiting for. Claire and Jamie reuniting. Of course, we find out that life was not easy and threw many challenges for both of our lovers and having to learn to forgive each other for those weaknesses.

This is honestly where I had to put this book in time out. Once we learn who Jamie married while the two were apart I literally had to turn off my kindle and did not pick up this book again for several weeks. I was so mad at Jamie. How could he do that? Even if Claire was in her time and all. It didn’t make it right. Once I was over being mad I picked my kindle back up a finished the book pretty quick. The books in this series are pretty long. It’s taken me months to finish one of them with casual reading.

I think this book and series are ones that people who love romance, suspense, and some histocial fiction. It does a nice job pulling you into the story and characters. You start to feel like you have a connection or stake in their lives. 

Rating: 5 Stars

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I Just Cannot Finish This Book Because...

There are many different reasons why we may not finish a book that we are reading. Other than losing interest the other big reason for me is that I'm afraid of either the book series to be over or that a character that I love might die. I am sure all of us book lovers faced this problem at some point.


I never realized how afraid I was to finish a book until I started to read A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sara J. Maas. It didn't hit me until I read the teaser for it shortly after I finished A Court of Mist and Fury. I had preordered the book and got tickets to attend the book signing for my town. I was excited to read what would happen in the book. The book signing was amazing and I was feeding off of everyone’s excitement. The next day I started to read the book and with each chapter's end, I was relieved when no one I cared about died. It took me almost two months to read it.

So why was I left with this fear of one of the characters I've gotten to know the last year since I discovered this series and fell in love with this world? It was one book, Allegiant by Veronica Roth. Its the 3rd book in the Divergent series. So what happened in this book that makes me fear reading or finishing books?  If you haven't read this series I'm going to spoil it for you. It was Tris' death. I've read many books where the antagonist dies so why did this one scar me so badly that I emotionally could not handle the loss of Rhysand or Feyre? I saw so much of myself in Tris. In a weird way, I saw myself in her. Felt like I could be her if I was born in that world. And when she died I didn't take it hard because it would make me dead, but it felt all wrong. He death seemed meaningless and not needed. I felt betrayed as a reader who saw so much of herself in Tris.

That was one of the few times I have ever almost thrown a book against a wall. I didn't plus I was reading it on my Kindle so throwing that would have broken it with how angry I was. I finished the book because the completist in me wouldn't let me leave it unfinished especially with how little was left. This has scarred me that if I'm very attached to any characters I'm terrified for them to die.

So each time I picked up A Court of Wings and Ruin I prayed and hoped that our beloved characters would not die. I could handle their heartbreaks and fears, but not their deaths. I didn't want to have to relive losing Tris all over again, but this time with Feyre. I do identify with Feyre as well that I would be heartbroken if anything happens to her. 

Anyone else shares this feeling? Has a book left you so emotionally drained that you can not finish it or pick up the next book because your heart just cannot take it?

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What I Am Reading the Week of September 18th

I got bitten by the I need to read all the books I've started bug this week, which is several books. I feel ashamed that I have not made much progress with these books since they are all either quick reads or I am near the end. After I finished A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas I've had trouble focusing on any books. I will talk about that book at a later date, but I was very hesitant to read and finish it because I knew I would have a book hangover from it.

This Week I'm reading:

I think I have been reading this book for months. I've been reading it here and there. The reason why I haven't really been pushing to finish it is I've gotten mad at Jamie so many times in this book that I've had to put it in time out. Am I the only one who does this?

This book series is a quick read for me, but for some reason, I just read the first page and then stopped reading it. It's a nice quick mystery novel that had a tiki theme to it and it always fun to read. I'll have to start this one back up, maybe with a tiki drink to sip.

This series I put aside once I started getting into A Court of Thornes and Roses series, but now that has finished I can dig into this series again. I am still not very far into it, but I hope to get a few more chapters done by this weekend.









Those are the books I am currently reading this week. What are you reading this week? Let me know in the comments.

Happy Reading!

Dragonfly in Amber

Title: Dragonfly in Amber
Author: Diana Gabldon
Pages: 743
Publisher: Bantam 2001
Genre: Historical Fiction 

Synopsis:For nearly twenty years Claire Randall has kept her secrets. But now she is returning with her grown daughter to Scotland’s majestic mist-shrouded hills. Here Claire plans to reveal a truth as stunning as the events that gave it birth: about the mystery of an ancient circle of standing stones... about a love that transcends the boundaries of time... and about Jamie Fraser, a Scottish warrior whose gallantry once drew a young Claire from the security of her century to the dangers of his.

Now a legacy of blood and desire will test her beautiful copper-haired daughter, Brianna, as Claire’s spellbinding journey of self-discovery continues in the intrigue-ridden Paris court of Charles Stuart... in a race to thwart a doomed Highlands uprising... and in a desperate fight to save both the child and the man she loves. (from Goodreads)

Review: It had been a good year since I read Outlander and have been trying to get to this book eventually. I really enjoyed continuing to see what happened after Outlander ended. This book isn't really one I would normally pick up, but since it's had some historical stuff I am able to enjoy it much better. I found it interesting how this book flips between two time periods throughout the book. It is written well so you are not confused or not sure who is narrating. This is one thing that could through the reader off, but Gabldon has done a great job.

If you like the first book or into historical fiction with a lot of romance than this book is for you. 

My Review:

 

The Girl On The Train

Title: Girl on the Train
Author: Paula Hawkins
Publisher:Riverhead Books 2015 
Pages:336 
Genre: Fiction 

Synopsis:
EVERY DAY THE SAME
Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning and night. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s even started to feel like she knows them. Jess and Jason, she calls them. Their life—as she sees it—is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost.

UNTIL TODAY
And then she sees something shocking. It’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough. Now everything’s changed. Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel goes to the police. But is she really as unreliable as they say? Soon she is deeply entangled not only in the investigation but in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good? (from Goodreads)

Review: I really enjoyed this book. It took me a while to pick this book up due to it being compared to Gone Girl, which I did not enjoy. This books was so much better and I really glad I did decide to pick this book up. It's really good and suspenseful. The twist I did not see coming enough though it could have been hinted at. I am not sure about the movie, but the book is really good. 

If you enjoy suspenseful books then this book is for you. 

My Rating:

 

The Reaping

Title: The Reaping
Author: Annie Oldham
Pages: 296
Publisher: Annie Oldham
Genre: YA Fiction
Format: Kindle

I love this series that when I finally decided to pick up this book and finish the series I was a little sad. As I've mentioned before I've fallen in love with these books and I did not want this to end.

Synopsis: The government is on the verge of perfecting the loyalty serum, and Terra knows exactly what that means—the agents will have absolute control. Terra has survived the labor camp, the agents, and the soldiers who hound her as she brings nomads to the water's edge. But now she faces her most daunting challenge yet: she must return to the colony to ask the council—and her father—to help her destroy the loyalty serum. With the aid of old friends and unexpected allies, Terra races toward a confrontation that will decide her fate on the Burn forever.( From Goodreads)

Review: I love this book. It's written as well as the other books in this series. It takes us through Terra's emotions and determination to continue what she has started. While in other books I was no happen with the ending ( main character dying) this works for this book. While I was sad to see her die I saw it as a way to ensure the freedom of those she cared for. 

If you enjoy dystopia and want something new check out this trilogy. 

My Rating:

 

The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Book 1

Title: The Gunslinger

Author: Steven King

Pages: 281

Publisher: NAL

Genre: Science Fiction

Synopsis: Roland Deschain of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting, solitary figure at first, on a mysterious quest through a desolate world that eerily mirrors our own. Pursuing the man in black, an evil being who can bring the dead back to life, Roland is a good man who seems to leave nothing but death in his wake ( From GoodReads)

Review: After hearing about this book being turned into  movie I decided to pick it out. At first I felt like it was a little slow, but I kept reading and it I really enjoyed it. I am glad I decided to give it a try. If you are into fantasy or just King's written in general I think you will like it. It is defiantly  for adults and not children since it has a lot of adult themes and some langue. 

My Rating: 

Rapture Book Review

Rapture by John Shirley
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 430
Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates


Synopsis: The prequel to the video game Bioshock, this book describes the building of Rapture, how the society was formed and then how it all feel apart.

Review: I relate enjoyed this book. I feel in love with the games when I first played them back in 2008. I have been a huge fan and was excited to read this book. While this book was written before Bioshock Infinite so there are some details that do not fit, but no need to worry about that. This book brought me back to my love of the game and made me wish I still had the game so I could relive things that were mentioned than this books.

If you enjoy the games or just curious about a society under the sea this book is for you.

My Rating:

Infraction Review

I feel like this is a book series that is way under everyone's radar. After reading The Burn, I feel in love with this whole plot line. I finally got to the second book in the trilogy.

Title: Infraction
By Annie Oldham
Copy: e-reader
Pages: 280



Synopsis: Violent nomads. The coming winter. Jack's unspoken feelings. Leaving the relative peace of the settlement is more difficult than Terra ever imagined. But what she should fear most is the government that professes to protect its citizens. Imprisoned in a labor camp, Terra learns just how much the corrupt regime wants absolute control. Never has she felt more powerless to act. But there's always the call of the ocean, and her captors just might underestimate how powerful that call can be. (from amazon)



Review: I loved this story. It gives you even more idea of that the world had become and how an outsider copes in that world. I wish more people would read this series. I don't mean it needs to become a movie, but I think it's a really good series and this book is no exception. I read it one sitting because I was so drawn in. If you like YA dystopian give this series a try. 

My Rating: 

The Girl in the Spider's Web

I am sure I am not the only one who got excited to see a continuation for the Millennium series. I read the trilogy as quickly as I could and was sadden to see there were no more books because the author had passed away. I was happy to see that someone else decided to write a new book to continue the story along.

Title: The Girl in the Spider's Wed
Author: David Lagercrantz
Publisher: Alfred Knopf Publishing
Copy: Hardcopy
Pages: 400

Synopsis: Late one night, Blomkvist receives a phone call from a source claiming to have information vital to the United States. The source has been in contact with a young female superhacker—a hacker resembling someone Blomkvist knows all too well. The implications are staggering. Blomkvist, in desperate need of a scoop for Millennium, turns to Salander for help. She, as usual, has her own agenda. The secret they are both chasing is at the center of a tangled web of spies, cybercriminals, and governments around the world, and someone is prepared to kill to protect it . . .  (From Amazon)

Review: I am not sure if I loved this book because I was excited to see a new book from the series or if I really loved the book. I enjoyed the book regardless of what the real reason is for that. It was a fast read and I really enjoyed the story. If you loved the books by the original author I think you will enjoy this one as well. I know not everyone has, but I think it's worth your time. 

My Rating: 

NOS4A2 Review

It's been a long time since I've read a supernatural book. I am not sure why other than I really haven't been looking at any. I saw this book on a youtube channel and the synopsis caught my attention so I had to get it. It was gifted to me by my brother last Christmas. I didn't read it until more recently ( which is is outdated since I read this book in November of 2015) because I decided to read the books that have been sitting on my book shelf for a long time first before any new books. Well I have some e-books I've been reading that are new, but I can read more than on book at a time.

Title:NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
Publisher: HaperCollins 
Published year: 2013
Paperback Copy
Page numbers:692

Synopsis: A girl named Vic has an uncanny ability to find things. All she needs is her bike and she can go to where the lost object is. As she gets older Vic meets someone else who can travel like she can. Expect he's not a good guy. Vic must do what she can to save those who have been taken to Christmasland.

Review: I wish I read this book sooner than letting it collect dust on my bookshelf. It's a decent size book, but I read it very quickly. I really liked how each chapter takes place in one area and that the chapter title is part of the writing itself. It lets you know where you are and what is going to happen without too many spoilers. It is something new that I have not seen before.

I think this book is very original and something that anyone who enjoys a good thriller with twists and turns will enjoy.

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Top Ten Tuesday December 15, 2015

It a weekly topic by The Broke and the Bookish where you discuss the top ten (fill in blank) books that fit the topic.

This week's topic is the top ten books I've Read in 2015. I'm just going to stick with a general topic since I've only read about 35 books this year and I am sure most of those are comics.

1. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline- this book was a surprised of how much I loved it. I was taken to the future, but as well as my past with all the 80s references. It was an entertaining book and my favorite that I read this year.

2. Infraction by Annie Oldham- I was so taken by the first book of this series. This book drew me in and made me very excited for discovering this series.

3. Horde by Ann Aquirre- this is the final book of the series and it wrapped it up so nicely.

4. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - I'm not sure what drew me to this book, but I was so glad to have found it. I really enjoyed this book.

5. Hanson's Marathon Method by Luke Humphrey - sadly I did not get to run my first marathon this year due to health issues, but this book is one that really helped show me how much work I will need to put into training.

6. Into The Woods by Tana French - I loved that I got to read a book based in one of my favorite places I've traveled to, Ireland.

7. Lady Mechanica Comics by Joe Benitez- I loved this comic series, it a little of steampunk, meets Lara Croft, meets supernatural.

8.  DC Bombshells Comics by Marguerite Bennet- you take 1940s, pin ups, DC villains and you got me hooked. Such a great series about women during WWII in the DC Universe.

9. Definitely Dead By Charlene Harris- I haven't been reading too much of the Sookie Steakhouse books, but this one has been on my shelf for a while and I am glad to have finally read it.

10. Lies My Teacher Told Me by James W. Loewen- while this is a very dry book it really helped me see how we are doing a huge disservice to ourselves by not teaching history with the proper facts.

I did it! That was a struggle because I haven't read much this year and decided not to include the two books I am currently reading because I might not finish them before the year is over.

You're Never Weird on the Internet ( Almost) Review

You're Never Weird on the Internet ( Almost) By Felicia Day
Pages: 262
Published: August 11, 2015 By Touchstone
Format: Hardcopy
Genre: Memoir

I actually got to go to my first ever book signing for this book. I was lucky enough to find out about this early on and got to get it signed by Felicia and get my photo taken with her. It was a fun experience.

Synopsis: This is the memoir of Felicia Day. Who is that? Well she's an actress, geek, writer who's appeared on shows like Supernatural, Dr. Horrible's Sing A Long and her own web series called the Guild. Felicia takes you on a journey of her childhood and how it shaped her to the woman she is today. It also shows you how she was able to be able to do what she loves.

Review: This is a quick read that I really wish I read once I gotten it. I just had the itch to read this book and I am glad that I did. It's a quick easy read that is written in Felicia's own voice, meaning I can hear her reading to me as I was reading it. I really enjoyed it and while I do love her work it made me appreciate it even more and kind of reminded me of myself a little.

It's okay if you have never heard of her, but if you are into geek culture like video games, want to do something with that then check this book out. She explains how she made The Guild with practically trash to get it done.

I think any geeky girl would love this. You feel like you're reading something yourself or a friend of your's wrote and can connect to Felicia in so many ways. We both took violin lessons as you girls, while she major in it I stopped by age 10. I was smiling rethinking about my violin teacher Larry, who was from Czechoslovakia  and was so terrified of him because he would bang on the piano and yell, "NO NO NO NO" when I made a mistake.

She also is very open about her battle with depression and anxiety, which I have suffered from both and it felt like we were a kindred spirit knowing that others that I admire and respect have dealt with it too.

My Rating:

A Dance of Dragons Review

A Dance of Dragons by George R. R. Martin  (Book 5 of Song of Fire and Ice)
1125 pages
Published July 12, 2011 by Bantam
GoodReads Link
Read on Kindle reader
Genre: Fantasy
Age group: Adults ( 18+ but possibly more like 20 and up)

Synopsis: (Spoiler Free) This book focuses on character's stories that the 4th book didn't have space to tell. There is still the war over who is the rightful King of Westros, there is conflict at the Wall over the wildings being allowed to join the brotherhood and Daenerys is trying to keep her new people free while also trying to reclaim her family's throne.


Boy is it hard to write that synopsis with how much is going on.

Review: I am till very new to fantasy and still get confused with minor characters on who is who, but overall I enjoyed this book. I still keep reading this series until it ends. I think anyone who enjoys the tv show and fantasy will enjoy this book. This is not a series for children so do not let young ones read or watch the show it's pretty heavy and intense at times.

Here's my issues with this series especially this one and the 4th one. Each chapter is narrated by a different person which is great. The issue I have is that some characters names are changed for the chapter because their life has changed so much. I don't really hate this, but it takes me a bit to get my bearings on who is talking and if I know who it is. So that does get a bit confusing. An example of that is Theon and Arya's chapters

I also feel like at this point  I am a little tired of this war. The main players have died pretty much and it seems like most don't care who wins anymore as long as they get what's theirs. I'm not sure if anyone else feels this way, but I do. I hope the next book moves things along for me.

My Rating:

Lies My Teacher Told Me Review

I know it's been a while since I've done a book review. I've been reading it's just been been taking me a long time to get books finished. I'm hoping that this summer I can get more books read as well as the ones I am currently reading.

If you didn't know I have a degree in history so this book really speaks to me. A lot of people asked if I had ever read this book knowing I was studying history. I didn't and it probably was a good thing I didn't read it until after I graduated. I say this because while I agree with it I feel like it would have made me not want to continue my studies. Also, I have several friends who are teachers and while I know they do everything they can to not be the teachers in this books, actually only one is a history teacher.

Synopsis: Without getting too much into detail, this book is basically Loewen going into areas, mostly textbooks and how history is taught wrong. He goes into detail about how textbooks are written, how they fail students and how students hate the subject.





Review: I really enjoyed this book. While it took me a long time to finish because of how heavy it is I still enjoy it. I remembered why I first studied history and how I wanted to be a history teacher or education manager at a history museum or historical site. It is shocking to see how we are not teaching the right facts.

This book is not for everyone, but if you have any interest in history or how history textbooks are written then read this book.

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Update

I have been MIA from here and from reading for a while for good reasons. I had a change in jobs, same place just different position and then in October I started to have some health issues that left me in a lot of pain. I have things figured out and had surgery so I'm home for a month recovering from that. I'm doing well, but this health issue is not going to go away. So hopefully this does give me more time to read books.

I have a review that I need to write from like this summer on In Fraction and then I am currently reading two books, 1) Supergirls by Mike Madrid and 2) A Dance of Dragons by George H.R. Martian. Both are long and heavy so it's taking time to read them. I hoped to get them finished here by the end of the year.

I also was going to write about it, but I guess I never did on my trip to my first book signing. Felicia Day wrote a memoir and I have been a big fan of her's. When I saw that she was going to be in town signing I pre-ordered my book and got her to sign it. I have a cute photo of myself and husband with her. It was a little crazy, but a lot of fun to meet her for like 3 seconds.

So hope all is doing well and please stay safe and try to be one of the good people this holiday season.

Kim

The Horde Review

I've been meaning to read this book and finish this trilogy for a while now and I finally have time for it. I also been putting off reading this book because I was a little annoyed with the second book.

Synopsis: The horde is coming.

Salvation is surrounded, monsters at the gates, and this time, they're not going away. When Deuce, Fade, Stalker and Tegan set out, the odds are against them. But the odds have been stacked against Deuce from the moment she was born. She might not be a Huntress anymore, but she doesn't run. With her knives in hand and her companions at her side, she will not falter, whether fighting for her life or Fade's love.

Ahead, the battle of a lifetime awaits. Freaks are everywhere, attacking settlements, setting up scouts, perimeters, and patrols. There hasn't been a war like this in centuries, and humans have forgotten how to stand and fight. Unless Deuce can lead them.

This time, however, more than the fate of a single enclave or outpost hangs in the balance. This time, Deuce carries the banner for the survival of all humanity. (From GoodReads)

Review: I actually really enjoyed this book. I was dissatisfied with the 2nd book due to Deuce seeming a bit warrior princess to me. This book fixed all of that and made me really want the best for our characters. I enjoyed how to book turned out and was kind of sad to see it end. It was wrapped up pretty nicely at the end, but still it made you happy for everyone.

I give this book