This story felt so real, I could smell the plumeria blossoms. Is it weird that I think this could actually happen? I loved all the references and the This story felt so real, I could smell the plumeria blossoms. Is it weird that I think this could actually happen? I loved all the references and the epileptic dreams and conversations with the goddess who was actually...well, you'll find out. I don't want to give it away. On to book two!...more
The formatting of this book was exceptional. Loved going back and forth between the two parallel universes and seeing how the story was unfolding. WhaThe formatting of this book was exceptional. Loved going back and forth between the two parallel universes and seeing how the story was unfolding. What a brilliant way to weave a tale! The whole concept of reading bones to see the past, present, or future in visions is fascinating. I really hope there's more to come in this universe. I'm not ready to let go of these characters yet....more
This one starts off with our heroes climbing a crane. What could possibly go wrong? =D This one's a solid middle book with a lot of build up for the cThis one starts off with our heroes climbing a crane. What could possibly go wrong? =D This one's a solid middle book with a lot of build up for the conclusion. It leaves you hanging...see what I did there? But you'll definitely want to pick up the third book and start right away. My favorite scene was the invisible spying. You'll see why when you get there....more
I'm a huge Shakespeare fan so I loved all the references. Also really liked Bob and the kelpie horse. There's a great twist you won't see coming. If yI'm a huge Shakespeare fan so I loved all the references. Also really liked Bob and the kelpie horse. There's a great twist you won't see coming. If you're in the mood for fairies, give this one a try....more
This book was a very interesting read. The format was different than usual and I liked that. I enjoyed the surprise with the hero at the end. I can't This book was a very interesting read. The format was different than usual and I liked that. I enjoyed the surprise with the hero at the end. I can't imagine being stuck with a super power like that one. It would be so hard to deal with. If you're a fan of Insomnia by J.R. Johansson, then check this one out....more
Loved this conclusion to the series. I'm still thinking about the world where girls end up with psychic abilities. That idea is so cool. The ending feLoved this conclusion to the series. I'm still thinking about the world where girls end up with psychic abilities. That idea is so cool. The ending felt just right. Also really enjoyed the sister dynamic. Favorite scene was the hand holding one. You'll know when you get to it. =)...more
This book is a fast, exciting read. Love the sister dynamic and the idea of a world where women get superpowers. I can easily see this one as a YA spyThis book is a fast, exciting read. Love the sister dynamic and the idea of a world where women get superpowers. I can easily see this one as a YA spy movie. ...more
So glad to finally finish this series. It's been on my to do list for a while. The strange this is, I often felt like I had a sleeping problem while rSo glad to finally finish this series. It's been on my to do list for a while. The strange this is, I often felt like I had a sleeping problem while reading. =) I really like how it all came together. My favorite scenes were the mental battles while sleeping. Such a cool idea to be able to enter the dream state of another person....more
There was an old movie I loved called Dreamscape and this reminds me of that. Love seeing what's going on through the student observer's eyes as well There was an old movie I loved called Dreamscape and this reminds me of that. Love seeing what's going on through the student observer's eyes as well as being trapped in the nightmares of all these kids. If you are one for scary things that go bump in the night, then this is definitely the book for you. The clowns freaked me out the most!...more
I loved entering the dreams of the two main characters. What a rich, fascinating world Laini has created. So cool to have blue skinned offspring of goI loved entering the dreams of the two main characters. What a rich, fascinating world Laini has created. So cool to have blue skinned offspring of gods with powers! The moths are so interesting and unique. Favorite scene is when our hero discovers his origins....more
This book definitely takes you on a magical adventure. I loved all the costumes and gowns, especially the first one that changes shape on its own. ExcThis book definitely takes you on a magical adventure. I loved all the costumes and gowns, especially the first one that changes shape on its own. Excited to read the next book. Would love to explore more of this world....more
Music is a huge part of this book and I can still hear the reverberations in my mind. I loved catching little glimpses of Labyrinth-the Goblin King wiMusic is a huge part of this book and I can still hear the reverberations in my mind. I loved catching little glimpses of Labyrinth-the Goblin King with two different colored eyes, the goblin hands that talk, etc. Very clever take on the story....more
I really love Captain Hook from Once Upon a Time and this hero is a YA version of him. Super fun and reimagined so differently, it was like reading thI really love Captain Hook from Once Upon a Time and this hero is a YA version of him. Super fun and reimagined so differently, it was like reading the whole story of Peter Pan anew. ...more
Riveting, edge of your seat action. Totally did not expect the ending at all! Carson is pretty much as swoonworthy as Damon. JL writes steamy men veryRiveting, edge of your seat action. Totally did not expect the ending at all! Carson is pretty much as swoonworthy as Damon. JL writes steamy men very well =)...more
So many surprises that were entirely unexpected. I LOVE Silas and the new heroine, Errin. I felt right there with her on her nail biting journey. SuchSo many surprises that were entirely unexpected. I LOVE Silas and the new heroine, Errin. I felt right there with her on her nail biting journey. Such rich characters and detailed storytelling. Love the whole world this is set in and I sincerely hope that more books are coming. Highly recommend this read!...more
Wow. Poor kid! I feel for the heroine in this one. Loved her boyfriend. He's really dreamy. Also was craving pizza pretty much the whole time I was reWow. Poor kid! I feel for the heroine in this one. Loved her boyfriend. He's really dreamy. Also was craving pizza pretty much the whole time I was reading. But not the pizza with shrimp and seafood. Do they really eat that in Louisiana? ...more
Just as compelling as the first. Really loved Rafe and seeing that relationship unfold in the way it did. Just the thought that there could be people Just as compelling as the first. Really loved Rafe and seeing that relationship unfold in the way it did. Just the thought that there could be people like this in the world scares me to death. Really admire these characters. They and what they experienced felt so real!...more
I love the warrior side of Astrid. She's so brave. The answer to where the remedy comes from was such a surprise. Didn't see that coming at all. My faI love the warrior side of Astrid. She's so brave. The answer to where the remedy comes from was such a surprise. Didn't see that coming at all. My favorite thing about this book was Angel. Hope there is a book three coming....more
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