Review: The Iron Trial by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

The Iron Trial
(Magisterium #1)
by Holly Black
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& Cassandra Clare
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Publication Date: September 9th 2014
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Pages: 304
ISBN: 9780545522250
Genre: Middle Grade | Fantasy
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From NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes a riveting new series that defies what you think you know about the world of magic.

From two bestselling superstars, a dazzling and magical middle-grade collaboration centering on the students of the Magisterium, an academy for those with a propensity toward magic. In this first book, a new student comes to the Magisterium against his will -- is it because he is destined to be a powerful magician, or is the truth more twisted than that? It's a journey that will thrill you, surprise you, and make you wonder about the clear-cut distinction usually made between good and evil. (Goodreads)

I was super excited to finally read The Iron Trial because it is written by two really awesome writers; Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. I’m not a huge fan of middle grade books, but this book was SO good. I will definitely be ordering a finished copy of this book to share with my son! I’m going to attempt to write this review without giving too much away, but I urge you all to check out the book for yourself!

Once a year, a few chosen children with magical abilities receive an invitation to participate in a special test called The Iron Trial. All of the children that participate in the trial want nothing more than to pass, and gain admittance into the Magisterium, a school of magic. All expect for Cullen Hunt, who has been told all his life by his father to stay far, far away from magic. But even though he purposely fails all of his tests at the trial, he still manages to gain admittance into the Magisterium, and once he is there, he begins to question everything he’s ever been told about magic.

The three main characters in the story, Callum, Tamara and Aaron, are all really well written characters. I found Call to be the most relatable character, as he was snarky and sarcastic most of the time, and I really love that in a character. I enjoyed following the journey with these three characters and watching them grow and mature throughout the book. Also, they were all pretty funny. I laughed so many times while reading this book, and I absolutely adore books that make me laugh.

I really liked how creative the storyline was for this book. I was worried that it would have the same feel as the Harry Potter books, but I didn’t really get that feeling at all as I read the book. I also liked that while the book was a fantasy, it still dealt with issues that kids deal with today; with bullying being a big part of the storyline. It definitely makes the book more relatable. Also, the world-building for the novel was awesome. I loved the world that Clare and Black created! At only 304 pages, this book made for a really quick read. Besides that, the storyline was so engaging that it kept me hooked as I turned the pages.

Overall; The Iron Trial is a wonderful beginning to what should be a spectacular series. I really did not expect to like this book as much as I did. It was a really great read.  I’m really looking forward to reading the rest of the books in this series in the future!

Waiting on Wednesday #164 - The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne

The Wrong Side of Right
by Jenn Marie Thorne
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Publication Date: March 17th 2015
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780803740570



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Fans of Sarah Dessen and Huntley Fitzpatrick will enjoy this smart debut young adult novel, equal parts My Life Next Door and The Princess Diaries.

Kate Quinn’s mom died unexpectedly last year, leaving Kate grasping. But when the totally unexpected shows up in her living room, Kate must confront another reality she never thought possible—or thought of at all. Moving in with a politically powerful family she never knew she had, joining a presidential campaign in support of a man she barely knows, and falling for a rebellious boy who may not have the purest motives—this is Kate’s new life. But who is Kate? When what she truly believes flies in the face of the campaign’s talking points, Kate must decide. Does she turn to the family she barely knows, the boy she knows but doesn’t necessarily trust, or face a third, even scarier option?

Set against a backdrop of politics and family conflict, this is a story of personal responsibility, delicious, complicated romance, and trying to discover who you are even as everyone tells you who you should be. (Goodreads)

Sarah Dessen meets The Princess Diaries?
COUNT ME IN!
I love the synopsis for this book.
It sounds like it's going to be a really great read.
I can't wait to check it out!

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Review: Atlantia by Ally Condie

Atlantia
by Allie Condie
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Publication Date: October 28th 2014
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Pages: 368
ISBN: 9780525426448
Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy
Source: Penguin First to Read

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Can you hear Atlantia breathing?

For as long as she can remember, Rio has dreamt of the sand and sky Above—of life beyond her underwater city of Atlantia. But in a single moment, all her plans for the future are thwarted when her twin sister, Bay, makes an unexpected decision, stranding Rio Below. Alone, ripped away from the last person who knew Rio’s true self—and the powerful siren voice she has long hidden—she has nothing left to lose.

Guided by a dangerous and unlikely mentor, Rio formulates a plan that leads to increasingly treacherous questions about her mother’s death, her own destiny, and the complex system constructed to govern the divide between land and sea. Her life and her city depend on Rio to listen to the voices of the past and to speak long-hidden truths. (Goodreads)

Atlantia is the first book that I’ve read by Ally Condie, although I’ve had her ‘Matched’ series on my to-read list for quite a while now. I jumped on a chance to review Atlantia, not only because I had heard great things about the author, but because the story sounded completely fascinating. I definitely was not disappointed.

Rio has wanted nothing more her whole life than to live Above; to touch dirt, breathe fresh air, to see the sun in the sky. After her chance to go above is gone in an instant when her twin sister decides to go above instead, leaving Rio forever stranded below. Feeling abandoned by the only family she has left, and hiding a massive secret about herself, Rio devises a plan to join her sister once and for all in the Above.

The characters in the novel were all very interesting, especially the main character, Rio. At times you couldn’t help but feel sorry for her, because she had pretty much been abandoned by everyone that she loved. But she was also really strong, and she never gave up on herself. I always find that admirable in a character. I love, love, love the family bond that Rio has not only with her sister, but especially with her mom. Also, her relationship with True was super cute.

The storyline for the novel was very creative. While I can’t even imagine living in a world underwater, everything was described wonderfully and it all felt very realistic. The descriptions of the living environment in the Below were really well thought out, and very creative. I liked that the book kept me guessing as well; mostly why some characters did some of the things that they did. I needed to know why; it was so frustrating to be in the dark! I also really liked that this was a standalone novel, but I do did have a few questions after I closed the last page of the book. I don’t want to say that anything was left undone, I’m just curious as to what happened with a few things.

Overall; I really enjoyed reading Atlantia, and I can’t believe that I waited so long to read something by this author! I’m definitely going to be reading more by Condie in the near future.

GIVEAWAY: The Young Elites by Marie Lu

The Young Elites
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by Marie Lu

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Some hate us, think us outlaws to hang at the gallows.

Some fear us, think us demons to burn at the stake.

Some worship us, think us children of the gods.

But all know us.

I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside.

Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites.

Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all.

Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen.

Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her.

It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.

Marie Lu is the author of the New York Times bestselling Legend series. She spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassin’s Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with one boyfriend, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis.

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Review: The Young Elites by Marie Lu

The Young Elites
(The Young Elites #1)
by Marie Lu
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Publication Date: October 7th 2014
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Pages: 368
ISBN: 9780399167836
Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy
Source: Review Copy

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I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside.

Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites.

Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all.

Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen.
Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her.

It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt. (Goodreads)

The Young Elites is the first book that I’ve read by Marie Lu, and now that I’ve been introduced to her awesomeness, I can’t wait to read more! I was super impressed by this book, and I’m kicking myself for not having read anything by Lu sooner.

A decade has passed since a deadly illness crippled the nation, killing many and leaving some survivors with strange markings, and an even smaller few with special powers. The survivors are called malfetto. Adelina Amouteru is malfetto; her black hair and lashes turned silver, and she has a harsh scar in the place where her left eye once was.  After being rescued by a group of Young Elites, who are a group of malfetto with special powers, Adelina comes to realize that she’s not just a normal malfetto girl, but something different entirely.

The characters in the novel were all super interesting, especially the main character, Adelina. I had to sympathize with her for everything that she had been through in her short life. Though she battles throughout the novel with feelings of insecurity, put in her mind by her abusive father, she is still one of those strong heroines that I really enjoy. But while she is a badass, we see another side of her throughout the book as well, a side of her that wants nothing more than to be loved and wanted. She was a really interesting character, and I’m curious to go on another adventure with her in the next book in the series. The secondary characters in the novel are very well written as well. There are some characters that you’re really going to fall in love with, and some that you’re not going to love so much.

The storyline for the book was extremely creative and unique. I had seen the book described as X-Men meets Assassin’s Creed 2 meets Game of Thrones, and that description is very much accurate. I loved that each of the characters had different sorts of powers and used them all in different ways. I also enjoyed the world-building in the book, as it was very well described and I could picture it perfectly in my mind. The book ends with a cliffhanger, not a massive one, but enough to leave me pining for the next book.  I’m super curious to see where Lu is going to go with this story in the rest of the series.

Also, I urge you to check out Marie Lu’s Pinterest account, which has some really awesome photos and artwork that were her inspiration for the story!

Overall; The Young Elites is an excellent beginning to what will likely be a really fantastic series. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in the series!

Review: Blind by Rachel DeWoskin

Blind
by Rachel DeWoskin
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Publication Date: August 7th, 2014
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Pages: 416
ISBN: 9780670785223
Genre: Young Adult | Contemporary
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Imagine this: You are fourteen, watching the fireworks at a 4th of July party, when a rocket backfires into the crowd and strikes your eyes, leaving you blind. In that instant, your life is changed forever. How do you face a future in which all your expectations must be different? You will never see the face of your newborn sister, never learn to drive. Will you ever have a job or fall in love? This is Emma’s story. The drama is in her manysmall victories as she returns to high school in her home town and struggles to define herself and make sense of her life, determined not to be dismissed as a PBK – Poor Blind Kid. This heartfelt and heart wrenching story takes you on Emma’s journey and leaves you with a new understanding of the challenges to be faced when life deals a devastating blow. (Goodreads)

Blind is the story of fourteen year old Emma, whose life changed in an instant after being struck by a firework that backfired at a 4th of July party. This is a story about learning to cope with a devastating loss that can change your life forever.

Emma was a really interesting main character. In the beginning of the book, she was scared and insecure and exactly how any of us would feel if we suddenly lost our vision. But as the story progresses, and Emma learns to cope, she becomes a much stronger young lady, one with infinite possibilities ahead of her. The way that Emma came to terms and learns to cope with her blindness felt very realistic. I can only imagine the anger and frustration that she felt for her sudden loss. I thought it was interesting to get to view Emma’s daily life throughout the story. She ‘sees’ with her hands, ears, and mind, instead of with her eyes. To Emma, sounds could be felt and tasted, and words were colors and shapes. It was all very interesting to be inside of Emma’s head during the story, even at times when it was uncomfortable and embarrassing. We get to share all of these feelings with Emma.

This book had some really great secondary characters in it. Emma had a really amazing family that was super supportive of her. (Ok, maybe not by one sibling, but everyone else.) I love books where that have really great family ties, and this book definitely had that. Not only that, she had friends that really cared about her, even when she thought that no one did.

Most of the storyline for the book revolves around Emma learning to cope and come to terms with her blindness. I can only imagine how hard a feat this would be to achieve, but DeWoskin did a wonderful job describing all the things that Emma had to go through. The story is very descriptive, especially about all the things that Emma is hearing, touching and thinking, and I think that really helps the readers to ‘see’ what Emma sees. The book definitely puts into perspective all of the things that people take for granted; like being able to see.

Overall; I thought Blind was a really interesting book.  I can’t say that I’ve read many books where the main character is blind, and it was really different to read the book from Emma’s point of view. I’m really looking forward to reading more by this author in the future.

Waiting on Wednesday #163 - Love, Lucy by April Lindner

Love, Lucy
by April Lindner
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Publication Date: January 27th 2015
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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While backpacking through Florence, Italy, during the summer before she heads off to college, 17-year-old Lucy Sommersworth finds herself falling in love with the culture, the architecture, the food...and Jesse Palladino, a handsome street musician. After a whirlwind romance, Lucy returns home, determined to move on from her "vacation flirtation." But just because summer is over doesn't mean Lucy and Jesse are over, too.

Inspired by E.M. Forster's A Room with a View. (Goodreads)

Summer in Italy??
Count me in!
Maybe it's because I'm still on a summer reading kick at the moment,
but this book sounds like it's going to be a really fun read.
I can't wait to check it out!

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Review: Trial By Fire by Josephine Angelini

Trial By Fire
(The Worldwalker Trilogy #1)
by Josephine Angelini
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Publication Date: September 2nd 2014
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 384
ISBN: 9781250050885
Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy
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This world is trying to kill Lily Proctor. Her life-threatening allergies keep her from enjoying experiences that others in her hometown of Salem take for granted, which is why she is determined to enjoy her first high school party with her best friend and longtime crush, Tristan. But after a humiliating incident in front of half her graduating class, Lily wishes she could just disappear.

Suddenly, Lily is in a different Salem—one overrun with horrifying creatures and ruled by powerful women called Crucibles. Strongest and cruelest of them all is Lillian . . . Lily's other self in this alternate universe.

What makes Lily weak at home is what makes her extraordinary in New Salem. In this confusing world, Lily is torn between responsibilities she can't hope to shoulder alone and a love she never expected. (Goodreads)

I was super excited to get my hands on an advanced copy of Trial By Fire, as I adore Josephine Angelini’s ‘Starcrossed’ series and I couldn’t wait to see what she had in store for us next. I was definitely not disappointed by this new book! It made for a fascinating read.

After being humiliated by her best friend, who is also her long time crush, Lily Proctor has had enough. Tired of being sick and overlooked all the time, she wants nothing more than to just disappear. When she hears a little voice asking her if she was ready, she gives in, and finds herself in a world that is so unlike the one she knew before.

When we first meet Lily in the book, she is a sickly and fragile character whose life-threatening allergies keep her from being a normal teenager. But once she enters this new world, things start to change for her dramatically. Not only is she no longer plagued by the allergies that held her back before, but she realizes just how strong she really is and all the things that she could never do before. I loved watching Lily bloom into this stronger character. She turned into a really kick-butt heroine.

Roman is the main love interested in the story, and he is oh so swoon-worthy. I loved his interactions with Lily and how he taught her so much about becoming a witch. They were a really great, strong couple. Not only was Roman a great character, but there were SO many other great secondary characters in the story that I grew to love. And a few I even grew to hate.

The storyline for the book was fascinating, and kept me engrossed throughout the whole book. I’ve always been an infatuated by the witches, and especially the Salem Witches. And while Salem Witches is the background for the story, I really love that Angelini took the subject and made it all her own. I also really enjoyed the uniqueness of the story, and can honestly say that I’ve not read anything like this before. I loved it!

Overall; Trial By Fire is the wonderful beginning of a very promising series! I can’t wait to get my hands on the next books in the series, as I must know what is going to happen next for these characters!

Review: Mortal Danger by Ann Aguirre

Mortal Danger
(Immortal Game #1)
by Ann Aguirre
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Publication Date: August 5th 2014
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 372
ISBN: 9781250024640
Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy
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Revenge is a dish best served cold.

In Ann Aguirre's Mortal Danger, Edie Kramer has a score to settle with the beautiful people at Blackbriar Academy. Their cruelty drove her to the brink of despair, and four months ago, she couldn’t imagine being strong enough to face her senior year. But thanks to a Faustian compact with the enigmatic Kian, she has the power to make the bullies pay. She’s not supposed to think about Kian once the deal is done, but devastating pain burns behind his unearthly beauty, and he’s impossible to forget.

In one short summer, her entire life changes and she sweeps through Blackbriar, prepped to take the beautiful people down from the inside. A whisper here, a look there, and suddenly . . . bad things are happening. It’s a head rush, seeing her tormentors get what they deserve, but things that seem too good to be true usually are, and soon, the pranks and payback turns from delicious to deadly. Edie is alone in a world teeming with secrets and fiends lurking in the shadows. In this murky morass of devil’s bargains, she isn’t sure who—or what—she can trust. Not even her own mind.(Goodreads)

Mortal Danger is the first book that I’ve read by Ann Aguirre. I was really looking forward to starting the book as I had heard many great things about the author. The book was not what I expected, but was an intriguing read.

When we first meet Edie in the story, she’s absolutely had enough, she can’t take anymore of the torture that her classmates put her through on a daily basis. Not being beautiful or rich makes you a target for bullies at her exclusive private school. And the torture that her classmates put her through was brutal. So when she meets Kian and he proposes an opportunity to change all that, she jumps at his offer. Little does she know that while things might get better, they can also get much worse. 

I found parts of Edie’s ‘transformation’ into a popular girl to be a little unrealistic. Mostly that while she never had confidence and was super insecure before, she was instantly able to overcome that one she changed. It would have been nice to see her grow into her new confidence a little more. I liked that she didn’t really turn into a ‘mean girl’ once she changed, especially since that was pretty much her plan all along. While she wanted revenge on the people that had humiliated and tortured her in the past, she never actually did anything bad to them, and when things did start to happen to them, she felt really bad. I felt really bad for Edie for the things that had happened not only in her past, but for the things that happened after her change as well.

Kian was a very mysterious character. I was curious about him throughout the whole book, and I was on the fence on if he was trustworthy or not, especially knowing that he could have helped Edie SO many times in the past but didn’t. That made me feel a bit leery of him, and it bothered me that Edie was able to overlook it so easily. However, he definitely does have the swoon-worthy factor going on, and that is always a plus.

The storyline for the book was interesting, but also a bit confusing. There were a lot of characters to have to keep up with, and also some information in the book that just left me hanging. I had a lot of questions when I finished reading the book, as I felt a lot of things were left undone, but I’m hoping that we will get answers to those questions in the next book. I did enjoy the creepiness of the novel, and that it constantly kept me guessing on what would happen next.

Overall, while I didn’t love this book, I did think that it was pretty interesting read, and the series definitely has potential. I’m curious to see what is going to happen in the rest of the series for these characters.

Waiting on Wednesday #162 - The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma

The Walls Around Us
by Nova Ren Suma
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Publication Date: March 24th 2015
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
ISBN: 9781616203726



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“Ori’s dead because of what happened out behind the theater, in the tunnel made out of trees. She’s dead because she got sent to that place upstate, locked up with those monsters. And she got sent there because of me.”

The Walls Around Us is a ghostly story of suspense told in two voices—one still living and one long dead. On the outside, there’s Violet, an eighteen-year-old dancer days away from the life of her dreams when something threatens to expose the shocking truth of her achievement. On the inside, within the walls of a girls’ juvenile detention center, there’s Amber, locked up for so long she can’t imagine freedom. Tying these two worlds together is Orianna, who holds the key to unlocking all the girls’ darkest mysteries.

We hear Amber’s story and Violet’s, and through them Orianna’s, first from one angle, then from another, until gradually we begin to get the whole picture—which is not necessarily the one that either Amber or Violet wants us to see.

Nova Ren Suma tells a supernatural tale of guilt and innocence, and what happens when one is mistaken for the other. (Goodreads)

So, I've never actually read a book by Nova Ren Suma,
but I've had both Imaginary Girls and 17 & Gone on my to read list for a while now.
The Walls Around Us sounds like it's going to be a really awesome read.
I've added it to my to-read list, and I can't wait to check it out!

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