Across a Star swept sea Book Review

Across a star swept sea
Balzer & bray
edelweiss
2nd in a series
For review
Oct 15

Persis has a double life as the Wild Poppy. She along with the Princess Isla  are in cahoots. Persis acts as if its all about the clothes and court life, but she is all about helping the revolution. There are reg, and issues going on now in this new world.

Justen saves Persis , and also has some issues with his county too. Justen is a Helo & a medic. Princess isla wants him and Persis to have a relationship. He realizes that what's is happening to the the people , and he wants to help them with his knowledge. Persis wears many masks , and tries to hid her identity as the Wild Poppy. She can be all about the clothing , but she can be very serious.

We do see Kai and Elliott in this book, and there is talk about a revolution . I heard that this book is based on the Scarlet Pimpernel and this is the 2nd book I have read about it. I think that this is the better version of it , and loved being in this world again.


The cover doesn't really describe Persis. I thought that she was much darker.

Book Review= B+

Thanks so much to Balzer and Bray and this is my Honest review

Anywhere but Here

Anywhere but Here
Simon Pulse
Stand alone
Net Galley
Oct 15

Cole's  mother has passed away . He and his father hardly talk at all. He has broken up with Lauren , before his senior year. He wants to go to film school.

This year will be full of surprises for him. His relationships will change, and all are not for the best. Cole also finds a new love . He also learns the many reasons why the many members of his town either love or hate it.

He also learns some secrets , and what it means to a a friend. He also starts working on his relationship with his dad. This book did have alot of sex through out.

Book Review= B

Thanks so much Simon Pulse and this is my Honest Review

The Cutting Room Floor Book Review

The Cutting Room Floor
Flux
Net Galley
Stand alone
Oct 8

Desmond has been in love with Riley who is his neighbor. Riley likes both boys and girls. She gets outed in a big way with her girl friend Emma. Dez and Riley are making a movie together . Riley is also trying to solve the murder of her favorite teacher.

I think this book was trying to be many things. I had hoped that it would focus on Riley figuring her self out or focus on the mystery. Dez is keeping secrets and wasn't as good friend as he appeared to be. Riley does closer to solving the mystery and figuring herself out too. I do think that the cover is pretty cool.

Book Review= C

Thanks so much to Flux for the book and this is my Honest Review.

Red Book Review

Red
random House
debut
Net Galley
Oct 8

Felicity has to get her hair dyed , and she is really a strawbie. Reds are the hierarchy in this town. You are someone because you have red hair, and that power. She lives in Starletville.

Felicity loves art and is dating the football player Brent. Gabby blackmails into doing things before the Starlet pageant. Her mom is also on the pageant committee, and she has never married. Felicity also has two twin brothers with red hair.

Felicity does all the things that Gabby asks her to do , and does realize that's it not all about hair color that matters. Felicity also finds a new love , and realizes what makes her happy. She finds her own voice & not a cookie cutter red head girl. She sorta makes friends with Gabby . This book wasn't about pageants , but so much more.

I think this book  is like a micros cam into media attention to movie stars. They make the big money , and also have a platform to speak their mind. Does this mean I think that they are the best or worthy or my time. No these are people who make choices, but I don't have to follow them.

Hair color shouldn't matter and its what's in the inside that matters

Book Review= B+

Thanks so much to Random House and this is my Honest Review

Phantom Eyes Book review

Phantom Eyes
Flux books
Net Galley
3rd in Series
Oct 8

Braeden has to make some tough choices. Trey also made a choice that consequences for all. Braeden also seemed to studying all the players in the chess board , and trying to solve the mystery that in Belle Dam. I did enjoying seeing some romance between Trey & Braeden.

I did enjoy seeing Catherine and Jason a bit more in this book. Jade always awesome, but I think all the build up to solve this , and it end up being really easy. Jason also seemed to let down the walls in his relationship with his son. Drew made me laugh as much as the previous book.

Book review = C

Thanks so much to Flux and this is my Honest Review

Tandem Book Review

Tandem
Random House
Net Galley
1st in a series
review
Oct 8

Sasha has always dreamed of another world , and another person. She gets to know Grant better, and they end up going to the prom. Grant then takes her to his world . Sasha doesn't want to be a princess , but she is able to fool those around her. Grant/Thomas is the body guard to the princess Juliana .

While in this world she learns that this world is different from her Earth. Also some things are also still the same. Sasha is able to tether her self to Juliana. She is also trying to solve the mystery of who is trying to hurt her.
Sasha has feelings for Thomas, but ( Juliana) is betrothed to Prince Callum. Sasha ends up meeting the rest of  Thomas's family. Sasha loved the 12th Night by Shakespeare, but in this world she ends up reading The Odyssey. Julianna marring the prince will create peace in the land.

This book reminded me of Sliders and Fringe which are shows I adored. I did enjoy this book very much and it was a fast read. I am glad that Sasha doesn't really want to get married , but didn't like all the boys liking her. Glad that I found a new author to read. I love the cover too.

Book Review= B+

Thanks so much to Random House and this is my Honest Review

Man Made Boy Book Review

Man Made Boy
Viking
Publisher
Oct 3

Boy is the son of Monster & Bride. He is also a smart computer too. He is love with Liel ( a troll) . He and his family has been working at the show with other mythical creatures. He invents this program  & his life changes. Boy heads to the big Apple , and starts working , and being more normal.

Boy's creation comes to life , and he tries to solve it. Boy's journey goes to many places and he finds love along the way. He also meets other mythical creatures.

I grew to love Boy . He wasn't perfect and had many flaws( literally). I also loved that both parents were present.

Book Review= B-

Thanks so much to Viking and this is my Honest Review