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The Blood of the Hydra by Michelle Madow

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Thanks to Michelle Madow for giving me an arc for a honest review. Blood Of The Hydra is a whirlwind of adventure, romance and magic. Michelle Madow has outdone herself with this Installment, she proves herself to be a master storyteller. Blood Of The Hydra began with action, The group was immediately plunged into the job of fighting monsters escaped from the weakened Kerberos. In search of a weapon to defeat the monsters, they discovered a method to keep them in limbo for a year giving them enough time to strength Kerberos. The group journeyed to Greece to acquire the ingredients. On the course of the quest, they make a few friends, two demigods Ethan and Rachael also meeting Zeus in the process. From the Land Of The Lotus Eaters to milking the immortal cattle of Helios and confronting the Hydra, their adventure is one that keeps you on the edge of your seat wanting more. Filled with humor and heartfelt romance, This is my favorite Installment.... For now. I especially loved when Nicole was thinking that it would be "nice if everyone in the real world could put aside their prejudices and simply enjoy each other's company", that touches my heart. The moments where the group took photos at Helios's island remind that despite the severity of the situation, they are still teenagers. Nicole and Blake's relationship is something I was expecting and I was not disappointed, they many 'Aww' inspiring moments especially that moment towards the ending. Danielle is not a character I could have guessed I would end up liking, I saw a different side to her that impressed me enough for her to become a total badass in my opinion. But what I loved most about this book is the Magic, I love anything that has to do with magic and this book is full of it. Michelle knows how to write her stuff. Blood Of The Hydra is definitely one of the best the YA genre has to offer.



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Withering Rose by Kaitlyn Davis

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


First of all, I would like to thank Kaitlyn Davis for giving me an Arc for an honest review.
Reading Withering Rose was a blast. Not only is it funny, the romance between Omorose and Cole is just so adorable. This is a book I can describe as unputdownable (I finished it in a matter of hours), The world building is fantastic and the adaptation of Beauty and The Beast is portrayed in a delightful manner. This book is worth your time.
One of the moments I loved most was when they had an egg fight, I couldn't stop giggling at the sweetness of the moment. While Cole may at first appear cold and standoffish, You will eventually come to understand. Another element that made this book unique to me is the magic, it is carefully written and crafted. Watching Omorose bloom from a Wallflower to the fierce Queen she was always meant to be is something that made this book one of my favorites. Seeing Asher and Jade again was something I really loved. I look forward to reading more books of this author in the future.



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The Head of Medusa by Michelle Madow

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This series keeps getting better and better. The action, the romance, the adventures, the magic and the suspense are all superb. Head of Medusa impressed me. While the seriousness goes on, you never forget that this is a YA book and that is what I think is the most important of all. The massive cliffhanger at the ending makes you want more. This is certainly one of the best books I have read in a while. Michelle Madow rocks.



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Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


At first, I wasn't sure how to feel about this book but a few pages in, I began to fall in love. Denna is a very likable character, Despite the obvious situation you will find yourself becoming immersed in her story. One of the things I love about the book(and most books I read) is the magic, I love an author that can portray magic in a sensible way and Audrey Coulthurst certainly did that. One thing I most especially enjoyed was the horses aspect, I never really cared about horses much but this book made me start to wonder which is something I never would have thought could possibly happen.
The relationship between Denna and Mare was truly captivating, Well written and it inspired a lot of emotions in me. This book is worth anyone's time. Another factor I take into consideration is Worldbuilding and Audrey did a fantastic job of doing that. I have already preordered this book(Despite reading the ARC) and I can surely say this is one of my best books of 2016.



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Stealer by A.M. Yates

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Thanks to the publisher for giving me an arc for a honest review.
The main thing I love about this books is the pace, It is fast and highly engrossing. The action is entrancing, I found myself unable to put it down. Dee is the sort of heroine I love to read about, Strong willed and snarky despite the fact that she appeared weak at first. Crescent might be a little bit confusing at first but you will get into it eventually. The combination of the plexus is quite frankly a disaster but what makes this book fun is seeing them all work together towards the same goal despite their differences. A. M. Yates did a great job with this book, this series is already one of my favorites. Stealer has an ending that will leave you wanting for more. P.S Get ready to meet a sarcastic glowing worm.



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The Marked Girl by Lindsey Klingele

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I received an arc through Edelweiss for an honest review.

There is no exact way I can convey the awesomeness of this book, from the first few pages it is griping and entrancing. I found myself thirsting for more, the action scenes, the romance between Liv and Cedric, even Shannon. It tells a fantastic story that is different and unique among its category. I fell in love with Liv's strength, Cedric's adorability, Kat's stoic behavior and especially Merek's sarcasm. This book can be best described as unputdownable, Thrilling and simply amazing. The ending made me want to time travel to the future for the next book. It is highly recommended for fans of YA Fantasy, they will not be disappointed at all. Lindsey Klingele is already one of my fave authors in the YA genre.



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This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I received an ARC through Edelweiss for a honest review.

This Savage Song is a masterpiece of violence, action, romance and heart stopping intrigue. In a city called Verity, due to events which happened during the "Phenomenon" all forms of violence began to take shape creating Sunai's, Corsai's and Malachi's. The Corsai feed on flesh, The Malachi feed on blood and The Sunai steal souls with their deadly song. Verity is divided into two sections, The North City which is lead by Callum Harker and The South City by Henry Flynn. The protagonists of the book are Kate Harker the daughter of Callum and August Flynn the adopted Sunai son of Henry Flynn. One of the things that made me obsessed with this book is the moments between Kate and August, it entrances you and you find yourself wanting more. August being sent to Colton Academy to watch Kate created an avenue for the two protagonists to interact. Kate has two sides, the violent side that wants to prove to her father that she deserves to be his daughter and the soft side that just wants to be a normal girl. August defies every single definition of monster, he is not what you would expect a monster to be like, In fact, he is far from it. Compassionate, thoughtful and so cute, He has all the qualities of a great guy (He is at the top of the list of my Book Boyfriends). August and Kate are really enjoyable characters, This Savage Song is going to be a hit among Young Adult Readers because it has every quality most YA readers look for. The action alone makes it a must read, the romance just makes it even better. Be prepared for a massive ending that will leave you shocked and screaming your head off. V. E. Schwab is a master in writing.



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Crystal Crowned by Elise Kova

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Crystal Crowned is exactly what I believe a series ending should be, all events in all the previous books led to an amazing finale that leaves one breathless. Vhalla and Aldrik do not become the boring couple that you are tired of seeing. No, they are still exciting and hot enough to leave you on the edge of your sit. With Crystal Crowned, I am glad the author did not waste time on trivial details and headed into the main story from the very beginning. If you are an avid reader of the series, you could possibly predict some things that will happen because they have been foreshadowed. Even the final battle with Victor was amazing, I didn't expect some things that happened but that made it even better. I would buy this book a thousand times if I could, I can definitely guarantee that Elise Kova is an author to look out for. Even the action scenes are not lacking, they are fast paced and it brings home the point of what is happening. With its usual twists and turns, Air Awakens has come to a satisfying ending that rivals most in its genre.



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Ever the Hunted by Erin Summerill

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The first thing that drew me in about this book is the world building, Erin Summerill did a great job with making Malam and Shaerdan understandable. Another thing that makes this book unique is the style of the magic, it is portrayed in a different manner than its peers and that alone makes it worth one's time because it isn't something you have seen before but something you should definitely see. One of the things I love about Britt is that she is feisty. Despite the disparity of her situation, she still managed to rise above it. The romance is intense, gripping and sizzling hot. While her suspecting Cohen(The male protagonist and her Father's ex-apprentice) makes things awkward at first, it eventually plays out in a way that makes everything perfect. According to me, the most fascinating thing about this book as I said is the world building and that alone makes this book one worth everyone's time. Erin Summerill has made herself an author to look out for and a formidable one at that.



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