Incarnate by Jodi Meadows

NEWSOUL
Ana is new. For thousands of years in Range, a million souls have been reincarnated over and over, keeping their memories and experiences from previous lifetimes. When Ana was born, another soul vanished, and no one knows why.

NOSOUL
Even Ana’s own mother thinks she’s a nosoul, an omen of worse things to come, and has kept her away from society. To escape her seclusion and learn whether she’ll be reincarnated, Ana travels to the city of Heart, but its citizens are suspicious and afraid of what her presence means. When dragons and sylph attack the city, is Ana to blame?

HEART
Sam believes Ana’s new soul is good and worthwhile. When he stands up for her, their relationship blooms. But can he love someone who may live only once, and will Ana’s enemies—human and creature alike—let them be together? Ana needs to uncover the mistake that gave her someone else’s life, but will her quest threaten the peace of Heart and destroy the promise of reincarnation for all?

Jodi Meadows expertly weaves soul-deep romance, fantasy, and danger into an extraordinary tale of new life.

 Incarnate | Jodi Meadows | Harper Collins | January 31st 2012

 Jodi Meadows's Incarnate was an amazing book. The book captures your heart and sends you on a crazy roller coaster with lots of unexpected things. As soon as it comes out everyone needs to read it!

 Ana is a mistake and is told this her whole life. With no friends, no one to talk to, no father, and a horrible mother Ana cannot wait to leave her isolated home to find out why she was born. Her journey begins when she turns 18 and is ready to leave in search of Heart, where she was born. But there's a problem.. everyone in Range has been reincarnated over and over until Ana was born, stopping one reincarntion. Somehow she took someone elses life and now everyone fears for their life. How is it that all of a sudden one soul is born and another one just vanishes taking it's place after thousands of years? Of course, it's not Ana's fault but people can't help but be afraid of her.

 Growing up Ana didn't have a "normal" childhood. For one, her "mother" was an awful person. She never even taught Ana how to read and write! Ana had to teach herself! Her whole life she was told by her mother that she was a nosoul and nosoul's can't love or want anything. Her mother pretty much had her believing she couldn't have any feelings what so ever. Whatever Ana loved her mother would destroy and just laugh in her face when she was hurt physically or mentally. As soon as Ana was born her mother moved out of Heart with her and was forced to take care of her. And to top it all off her father was so ashamed that they had a nosoul that he left!

 After having enough, Ana begins her journey to Heart to find out why she was born in the first place and what she really is. It isn't such a walk in the park. In the middle of getting attacked by dragons and sylph Ana meets Sam. While trying to figure out why a person would be nice to a nosoul Ana finally makes it to Heart. When she first arrives not everyone is so welcoming. Most people glare at her and make mean comments but it's still better then staying with her mother. The only way she is able to stay in Heart is if someone watches over her. So she ends up living with Sam who teaches her all about Heart and music. As their relationship starts to escalate so do the problems. The city gets attacked by dragons and sylph. Is Ana to blame? And is she really a nosoul? A mistake? A butterfly?
Overall REALLY good and unexpected! A must read to your 2012 list!

 Bye (:
-Tori

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

 
 
 
Mara Dyer doesn't think life can get any stranger than waking up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there.
It can.
She believes there must be more to the accident she can't remember that killed her friends and left her mysteriously unharmed.
There is.
She doesn't believe that after everything she's been through, she can fall in love.
She's wrong.





 
This book was impossible to put down! Every page you read something crazy happens and it leaves you with an OMG face. I like how everything is so unexcept and so unpredictable. I was really sad when it ended. I'm really looking forward to the next book! The ending had a huge twist!

 One minute Mara's at school and the next she's laying in a hospital and has no idea what's going on. Her mother tells her she was in an accident and was the only one who survived. After losing her best friend and her boyfriend Mara is a complete wreck. Why was she the only who made it out alive? And why can't she remember anything? All she wants to do is escape this horrible nightmare, so her and her family move to Miami, Florida. But it doesn't help. From the nightmares to the hallucinations she begins to really lose her mind.

 Before the accident she used to be close with her mother and tell her everything. But now she has to try to act normal or her mother will send her away to get help. Which means lying and acting like nothings going on and that she loves Florida and her school (which she hates).

 Mara starts to really believe she's crazy until she meets Noah. The most beautiful guy in the world but also rumored as a complete asshole. When he starts to show interest in her she pushes him away because of her only friend's warnings. But the more she pushes him away the more he starts to like her. As she gets to know him she realizes that there's more to him than just a pretty face. They actually end up having A LOT in common (something major!).

Adios!
-Tori :3

Waiting On Wednesday

Kate and Vincent have overcome the odds and at last they are together in Paris, the city of lights and love.

As their romance deepens there’s one question they can’t ignore: How are they supposed to be together if Vincent can’t resist sacrificing himself to save others? Although Vincent promises that he’ll do whatever it takes to lead a normal life with Kate, will that mean letting innocent people die? When a new and surprising enemy reveals itself, Kate realizes that even more may be at stake—and that Vincent’s immortality is in jeopardy.

In Die for Me, Amy Plum created a captivating paranormal mythology with immortal revenants and a lush Paris setting. Until I Die is poised to thrill readers with more heart-pounding suspense, spellbinding romance, and a cliff-hanger ending that will leave them desperate for the third and final novel in the series

Until I Die | Amy Plum | Harper Collins | May 8th 2012

 Hey guys! I really enjoyed reading Die For Me and I cannot wait for Until I Die comes out! It seems like dealing with Vincents fate is going to be a lot harder then Kate thought. You can't really live a normal live considering what Vincent is and that he has to sacrifice himself for random people. Hopefully it'll all work out in the end! Also, I'm loving the cover! It has really pretty and interesting details on it. Like I said can't wait to get my hands on it!

 Bye!
-Tori (:

All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin

In 2083, chocolate and coffee are illegal, paper is hard to find, water is carefully rationed, and New York City is rife with crime and poverty. And yet, for Anya Balanchine, the sixteen-year-old daughter of the city's most notorious (and dead) crime boss, life is fairly routine. It consists of going to school, taking care of her siblings and her dying grandmother, trying to avoid falling in love with the new assistant D.A.'s son, and avoiding her loser ex-boyfriend. That is until her ex is accidently poisoned by the chocolate her family manufactures and the police think she's to blame. Suddenly, Anya finds herself thrust unwillingly into the spotlight--at school, in the news, and most importantly, within her mafia family. 
Engrossing and suspenseful, All These Things I've Done is an utterly unique, unputdownable read that blends both the familiar and the fantastic.

 Very good and creative book. I like how Anya puts her family before anything and will do anything to protect them. I’m not sure but it seems it’s going to be a series and I am looking forward to reading about what happens next.

 Anya is only sixteen and has more responsibilities than anyone could handle. Not only did her father and mother die at a young age but, now she takes care of her 13 year old sister and older brother who has down syndrome. Her parents weren’t just any old parents either, her mother was a police officer and her father was the mobster. So, because of Anya’s father reputation she is infamous in New York City. Also, this takes place in 2083 and chocolate and caffinee are illegal. Can you imagine that? A world without chocolate?? Even though chocolate is illegal in the U.S., it still isn’t in other countries. Not only is Anya’s family mobsters they have a chocolate business, which they sell to these other countries.

 In the beginning of the book Anya is dating Gabe, who is a complete jerk. All he wants from her is chocolate and sex. But, Anya trying to be the perfect Catholic girl is determined to save it until marriage. He also calls her names and treats her like crap. Finally, Anya has enough and dumps him and of course being the jerk he is, spreads false rumors about her. One day he shows up at her house asking for chocolate and she gives it to him so he'll go away. Well.. little does she know that the chocolate was poisoned and the police is blaming her. It makes it easy to blame her because of her families past. But how can she take care of her dying grandmother and two siblings while she's doing time for something she didn't even do?

 Anya has a habbit of falling for the wrong guys. But, she can't help but fall for charming Win. Who just so happens to be the new assistant D.A.'s son. Of course his father isn't happy about his son dating a girl who's family is in the mafia. It's not that he doesn't like her it's just they cause too much attention to media and it makes him look bad. How far will Win's father go to seprate them? And will Anya chose to protect her family, or her heart?

 Overall very good book. I really like Anya's personality and how interesting her family and past is.
Also, sorry guys I didn't post all last week because I was on vacation and there was no internet access. ):

Bye !

-Tori (:

Waiting On Wednesday (3)

                                                              

 

 

 

Bitterblue is a companion book to both Graceling and Fire and takes place in the seven kingdoms eight years after Graceling. This third book will tie all three books together in some way. Bitterblue is the sixteen-year-old protagonist, and Katsa, Po, Giddon, Helda, and other characters from Graceling will be part of the fabric of the book.

 

Bitterblue | Kristin Cashore | Dial | May 1st 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 After reading Graceling I have become obsessed with Kristin Cashore's trilogy, The Seven Kingdoms. In Garceling Bitterblue is only ten years old so it'll be interesting to read a older vision of her. I can't wait to see how shes grown up to be and how Po and Katsa are doing! And the cover is beautiful! I like how it has a blueish background to fit her name. Looking forward to reading Bitterblue!

 

Adios :3

-Tori

Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight—she’s a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the king’s thug.

When she first meets Prince Po, Graced with combat skills, Katsa has no hint of how her life is about to change. She never expects to become Po’s friend. She never expects to learn a new truth about her own Grace—or about a terrible secret that lies hidden far away . . . a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone.

With elegant, evocative prose and a cast of unforgettable characters, debut author Kristin Cashore creates a mesmerizing world, a death-defying adventure, and a heart-racing romance that will consume you, hold you captive, and leave you wanting more.


 Wow. I can't believe it took me this long to discover this book because it was freaking amazing. As soon as you start reading it, it captures your attention and it's impossible to put down. After reading Graceling it has become one of my favorite books. I'm really looking forward to reading Bitterblue! I love the way Cashore writes and how kick ass she makes Katsa.

 Being the king's niece isn't so fantastic for Katsa when all he does is use her. Katsa is a Graceling, which is someone born with an extreme skill. Gracelings can be pretty noticeable because their eyes are two different colors. Kasta has one blue eye and the other green. She's Graced with being able to kill anyone with anything, even a grown man with just her bare hands. Ever since her uncle discovered this he's been using her to torture and kill people who "over step the boundaries" with him. So, everyone fears her and thinks of her as a monster. The only one who she really feels comfortable around is her cousin, Raffin. He is the nicest person and loves to help other people and has a passion for inventing new things.

 Throughout Katsa's whole entire life her uncle has been controlling her and treating her like an animal. Even though it's Katsa's Grace she hates hurting people but is afraid to not follow her uncles orders. The only good thing about her Grace is that she never gets hurt and can protect herself. But if she doesn't control her temper she could accidentally kill someone. As you get deeper into the book Katsa starts to lean more and more about what her Graceling truly is.

 While Katsa was on one of her missions for her uncle she meets Po, who is Graced with combat skills. Just like her his eyes are two different colors, one silver and one gold. Which are scary but at the same time amazing. Katsa had never expected to become friends with him, but a lot of things she never expected happen in this book. Not only are his eyes scary but the secret he's keeping is even worse. But once you start reading you will fall in love with Po and his personality.
Overall I loved Graceling and the whole entire time you're on the edge of your seat, thirsty for more.

Bye (:
- Tori

Virtousity by Jessica Martinez

Now is not the time for Carmen to fall in love. And Jeremy is hands-down the wrong guy for her to fall for. He is infuriating, arrogant, and the only person who can stand in the way of Carmen getting the one thing she wants most: to win the prestigious Guarneri competition. Carmen's whole life is violin, and until she met Jeremy, her whole focus was winning. But what if Jeremy isn't just hot...what if Jeremy is better?
Carmen knows that kissing Jeremy can't end well, but she just can't stay away. Nobody else understands her--and riles her up--like he does. Still, she can't trust him with her biggest secret: She is so desperate to win she takes anti-anxiety drugs to perform, and what started as an easy fix has become a hungry addiction. Carmen is sick of not feeling anything on stage and even more sick of always doing what she’s told, doing what's expected.
Sometimes, being on top just means you have a long way to fall....


 Virtuosity has become one of my favorite books of the year. While you're reading everything just flows very nicely. Also, it's filled with many different twists and turns. And I'd like to thank my awesome friend Harmony for lending me the book!

 Carmen is a professional violinist and nothing else in her life mattered.. until she met Jeremy King. But the problem is he's her biggest competition and she could lose everything she's worked for because of him. Throughout the book it's really hard to decided if you can really trust Jeremy. One second it seems like he's  just trying to distract her from the competition so he can win. And then on the other hand, he kisses her and makes it seem like he really likes her. They try to be "friends" and have a good time but they can't help but talk about the competition which starts to become a problem. They both want to hate each other but for some reason can't. Maybe Carmen really should just listen to Diana and just stay away from Jeremy and focus. But she's sick of everyone telling her what to do and for once she just wants to do something for herself.

 Nerves are a huge issue when it comes to Carmen's perfomance. Just one mistake could ruin everything. Instead of just dealing with it she takes Inderal, which is an anti-anxiety drug. It pretty much blocks every emotion while perfoming. Yes, it helps her do well and not mess up but it's not the same. Carmen doesn't feel the amazement of the music when she takes the Inderal and she doesn't really enjoy it anymore. And the stupid doctor told her it wasn't addictive but she's starting to take more and more.

 Jeremy can be pretty mean sometimes but Carmen is his biggest competitor. Even though he's a huge jerk at times Carmen starts to fall for him. And Jeremy might be the best thing for her. But he could also just be using her so he could win the competition. Who can you really trust when everyone has their own hidden agenda?

 Adios! (:
-Tori