Showing posts with label Awesome-Sauce. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Awesome-Sauce. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
by Rick Riordan
Published: 10.2.12 by Disney Hyperion
Pages: 608
Goodreads / Purchase
Annabeth is terrified. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy—after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera—it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can’t blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon. With its steaming bronze dragon masthead, Leo’s fantastical creation doesn’t appear friendly. Annabeth hopes that the sight of their praetor Jason on deck will reassure the Romans that the visitors from Camp Half-Blood are coming in peace.
And that’s only one of her worries. In her pocket Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving demand: Follow the Mark of Athena. Avenge me. Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find—and close— the Doors of Death. What more does Athena want from her? Annabeth’s biggest fear, though, is that Percy might have changed. What if he’s now attached to Roman ways? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to be a leader, but never again does she want to be without Seaweed Brain by her side. Narrated by four different demigods, The Mark of Athena is an unforgettable journey across land and sea to Rome, where important discoveries, surprising sacrifices, and unspeakable horrors await. Climb aboard the Argo II, if you dare. . . .
And that’s only one of her worries. In her pocket Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving demand: Follow the Mark of Athena. Avenge me. Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find—and close— the Doors of Death. What more does Athena want from her? Annabeth’s biggest fear, though, is that Percy might have changed. What if he’s now attached to Roman ways? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to be a leader, but never again does she want to be without Seaweed Brain by her side. Narrated by four different demigods, The Mark of Athena is an unforgettable journey across land and sea to Rome, where important discoveries, surprising sacrifices, and unspeakable horrors await. Climb aboard the Argo II, if you dare. . . .
Inky's Blurbings:
Okay so it's been about a month since I read this and I've had plenty of time to spazz and get over the awesomeness off it. So now I'm going to attempt to put it into a review.......... But unfortunatly the only way I can see that really happening is via GIFS. So GIF WARNING, there are a bajillion in this post. If you hate them, don't read them. Oh and also, you might find some new word combinations. Ready? Go...
When I saw the beautiful thick book on the shelf I was all like....
I mean who doesn't freakout at the sight of a huge thick book? I LOVE big books and I can't lie. I'm sorry guys, but I just had to be honest. MEEP! Okay so I saw the book. Then I BOUGHT it. I can home and was totally like...........
The world has meaning again.
GUYS, I was HOLDING a 600+ page book with the title reading: "Mark of Athena". Hello Heaven. I'd waited for this book for a year. I was home. *sniff* So I read. And read. And fell in love with Percy all over again. He is PERFECTION. Percy. Can. Do. No. Wrong. He's gone through so much character development that it's just incredible to see how he's come through. AND THEN Rick throws out some more character development in there and just when you think Percy can't get any better...He DOES!! He's amazing and with Annabeth they are LEGIT EPIC. Honestly. I was like this during ever Percabeth moment.....
Pretend I'm Annabeth................
Percy was genius. Making Rick Riordain a genius for inventing him. It's a fact of life. A universal truth. Get it? Got it? Good. I love him to death. But then we get a new perspective in this book that we have been waiting for for about 7 WHOLE BOOKS.
ANNABETH!!
Annabeth's has like this totally legit DNA code that is named: "Awesome-Sauce". Seriously. After waiting and waiting and sensing the awesome vibes coming from the girl we finally get it. And she is better than you think. I can't even think of descriptive words past EPIC. She is so strong in character, her thought process just bowls you over -sheesh girl you can THINK! -she's smart clever, funny and just so amazing. The character development that she goes through is incredible, and her quest is just made of EEEEEP! (Confession: It felt really short and almost too easy for Annabeth up till the end.) Seriously guys. Need i say more? I read so fast if only to get back to her chapters. I mean each chapter that had Annabeth's signo on it was like........
That leaves me with one more narrative voice to address....PIPER.
But there were some other notable awesome characters that I feel deserve a completely random GIF for their awesome-tasticalness. Namely: Reyna, Hazel, Ella, Frank -YO MAN!- Coach Hedge, and ARGO. I hereby dedicate this GIF to your memory:
The action in this book was full of fun, great moves, smart strategies, and just epic demigods. I don't really think I have to say that it was another AWESOME plot full of reveleations, secrets, and Monsters. Not to mentions schizophrenic Olympians. Yikes! Other than the fact that the style seemed to start following that traditional pattern, I have to rock on to this FANTASTICAL story.
If you haven't been picking up the awesome vibes I've been sending your way, now's a good time to do that. I only have one topic left and it's the ending. Once again Riordan has CURSED given us another HORRIBLE shocking ending. Allow me to demonstrate.......
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| My first reaction |
When the reality of the situation sunk in.....................
Trying to convince myself it didn't really happen.............
The very logical conclusion I finally ended on.....
I'm not going into detail because I try to keep my reviews Spoiler Free. Hence the GIFS, only way to share that. Just ****SOBBBBBBB*** My system has been thoroughly cleansed. I think. All I can do now is try and keep calm while I wait for HOUSE OF HADES next ---FREAKING--- October. GAH.
Content: Clean-Mild
(I consider it clean but there is some swearing on Olympian gods, and PERCABETH kisses! Maybe a light innuendo once or twice)
When 5 Stars are NOT ENOUGH.
You may be wondering why after all that sobbing, and piper hating, I'm rewarding this book so well. Honestly guys, even though the ending pretty much tore up my guts and threw them out the window, I have rarely felt SO many emotions and had such a ride before. It was PURE genius. In conclusion I leave you with one more GIF....
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Monday, October 8, 2012
by Brandon Sanderson
Published: 10.1.08 by Tor Fantasy
Pages: 748
Who is the Hero of Ages? To end the Final Empire and restore freedom, Vin killed the Lord Ruler. But as a result, the Deepness---the lethal form of the ubiquitous mists---is back, along with increasingly heavy ashfalls and ever more powerful earthquakes. Humanity appears to be doomed. Having escaped death at the climax of The Well of Ascension only by becoming a Mistborn himself, Emperor Elend Venture hopes to find clues left behind by the Lord Ruler that will allow him to save the world. Vin is consumed with guilt at having been tricked into releasing the mystic force known as Ruin from the Well. Ruin wants to end the world, and its near omniscience and ability to warp reality make stopping it seem impossible. She can’t even discuss it with Elend lest Ruin learn their plans!
The conclusion of the Mistborn trilogy fulfills all the promise of the first two books. Revelations abound, connections rooted in early chapters of the series click into place, and surprises, as satisfying as they are stunning, blossom like fireworks to dazzle and delight. It all leads up to a finale unmatched for originality and audacity that will leave readers rubbing their eyes in wonder, as if awaking from an amazing dream.
Inky's Blurbings:
OH MY MISTBORN!!!! This is one SMASH-BANG trilogy full of AWESOME-SAUCE characters, adventure, danger, villains, romance, action, magic.....EEEP! I have loved following this intense series and must declare it the BEST High-Fantasy I have read since Lord of the Rings! And since LOTR is my FAVORITEST book ever, that is a very high honor. ;)
I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY. Honest. I don't know where to begin. This book was a roller coaster of epic fun, and emotions for me. The writing was just incredible. I'm so amazed at how well Brandon was able to craft a novel and weave in so many twists in a plot. He is so good and forshadowing and leaving hints that you don't pick up! Things you pass by in the FIRST book now show up again in the third and it's just.. WOW. High-five to Brandon. Yes, I've heard people complain about how long the book is, but it worked for me. It was informative in a way that didn't drown me. It rocked.
The characters as always were incredibly done. We get quite a few points of view and it really adds layers and depth to the story that we couldn't get if it was just one narrator. So I felt it was really well done. Some of the characters had previously undergone their development, and so they were strong and amazing, while a few newer POVS, had not. It was all so great to learn about the cultures, and powers of the whole world from all these characters. I just love the cast that Sanderson has created.
The magic and the plot was superb! It all comes rushing together in a climax I will never forget. Honestly guys, I cried for TEN MINUTES. I'll never forget. I don't want to say to much except that I found myself really sad (and even mad for a few minutes) about a few things that happened, and surprised but okay. It all worked out fine and splendid and....WOW. I'm really gonna miss these characters. I still think about them a lot and wish I could hop into the pages and become one with them.
SO. The Morale is: READ THE MISTBORN TRILOGY. You will never, ever, ever regret it if you do. Actually you know what? Go to Amazon right now and buy the trilogy. Then when it comes in the mail you can hibernate for the next two weeks (these are not light reads) then when you emerge into the blinding sun, we can FANGIRL together! I won't complain if you only buy the first book though. Cuz once you start, you'll get them all anyway.
Content: Mild/Moderate-Clean to me
(Swearing - he**,da**,bloody, swearing on Lord Ruler and Mists. Violence and Fighting. Quite a bit. Somewhat gory details (guy author-go figure). Some kissing.)
The conclusion of the Mistborn trilogy fulfills all the promise of the first two books. Revelations abound, connections rooted in early chapters of the series click into place, and surprises, as satisfying as they are stunning, blossom like fireworks to dazzle and delight. It all leads up to a finale unmatched for originality and audacity that will leave readers rubbing their eyes in wonder, as if awaking from an amazing dream.
Inky's Blurbings:
OH MY MISTBORN!!!! This is one SMASH-BANG trilogy full of AWESOME-SAUCE characters, adventure, danger, villains, romance, action, magic.....EEEP! I have loved following this intense series and must declare it the BEST High-Fantasy I have read since Lord of the Rings! And since LOTR is my FAVORITEST book ever, that is a very high honor. ;)
I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY. Honest. I don't know where to begin. This book was a roller coaster of epic fun, and emotions for me. The writing was just incredible. I'm so amazed at how well Brandon was able to craft a novel and weave in so many twists in a plot. He is so good and forshadowing and leaving hints that you don't pick up! Things you pass by in the FIRST book now show up again in the third and it's just.. WOW. High-five to Brandon. Yes, I've heard people complain about how long the book is, but it worked for me. It was informative in a way that didn't drown me. It rocked.
The characters as always were incredibly done. We get quite a few points of view and it really adds layers and depth to the story that we couldn't get if it was just one narrator. So I felt it was really well done. Some of the characters had previously undergone their development, and so they were strong and amazing, while a few newer POVS, had not. It was all so great to learn about the cultures, and powers of the whole world from all these characters. I just love the cast that Sanderson has created.
The magic and the plot was superb! It all comes rushing together in a climax I will never forget. Honestly guys, I cried for TEN MINUTES. I'll never forget. I don't want to say to much except that I found myself really sad (and even mad for a few minutes) about a few things that happened, and surprised but okay. It all worked out fine and splendid and....WOW. I'm really gonna miss these characters. I still think about them a lot and wish I could hop into the pages and become one with them.
SO. The Morale is: READ THE MISTBORN TRILOGY. You will never, ever, ever regret it if you do. Actually you know what? Go to Amazon right now and buy the trilogy. Then when it comes in the mail you can hibernate for the next two weeks (these are not light reads) then when you emerge into the blinding sun, we can FANGIRL together! I won't complain if you only buy the first book though. Cuz once you start, you'll get them all anyway.
Content: Mild/Moderate-Clean to me
(Swearing - he**,da**,bloody, swearing on Lord Ruler and Mists. Violence and Fighting. Quite a bit. Somewhat gory details (guy author-go figure). Some kissing.)
The Super Award!
I totally dig this book! Have you read these books? DO YOU WANT TO? Do you like Fantasy? What books have rocked your socks lately? I'd love to hear your thoughts
Friday, September 28, 2012
Published 6.5.12 by Henry & Holt
Pages: 358
Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee. Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life—a power that could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling. Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha…and the secrets of her heart.
Okay okay. People. This book is one FREAKING-EPIC-TASTIC Book! I've wanted to read it since it came out and I don't know why I took so long to buy this book! GUYS, this book is one fantastic read. If you haven't got your hands on this yet....stop reading my review, open Amazon, or get in your car and go buy this now! :)
When we first meet Alina, she's this shy girl who's had a hard life growing up as an orphan in the War- Ravaged country of Ravka. Then BAM, her life goes nuts and she's thrust into this new enviroment and lifestyle..*insert deep ominous voice*...THE GRISHA. She's awkward and unused to the kind of society that she's thrust into and I thought her transit was really well done! I could totally connect to Alina throughout her struggles, her strengths, her feelings..her everything! What up Alina? Rock on girl!
Moving on, this book has one of the BEST Love Interests EVA!!!!! Meep! I <3 Mal! Yay! He's that best-friend kind of love interest. I love those kind! He's sweet, handsome, and totally amazing. :D I can't really saw much more. Their relationship was sweet and not rushed. One of the best. :D Yay Mal!
The plot was fantastic! The concept fantastic. The magic stunning. The characters set in this crazy good world. I mean. Russia is cool. And I thought it was really cool how Leigh was able to take the society and take elements and weave it into her world. Yay Russia & Ravka! But back to the plot. Once Alina is thrust into this new element, she stuggles to find herself and her power. That part of the novel would have to be the only thing that I didn't like enough. It felt like to much of the novel was slower and we weren't progressing. It was past the halfway point when things picked up and moved on at a fantastic pace and got great. So that's honestly my only complaint.
So, bottom line? I MAJOR <3 This BOOK! Everyone Read it!
Content: Very Mild
(a couple instances of mild language and innuendo)
5 Stars
Have you read this book yet? Loved it? Want to read it? Tell me what YOU think! XOXO,
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