REVIEW: Salt to the Sea By Ruta Sepetys {4 STARS}

REVIEW: Salt to the Sea By Ruta Sepetys

Series: Stand Alone

Published By: Philomel Books

Genres: Young Adult, and Historical Fiction

Format: Hardcover

Pages:  391 pages

Release Date: February 2, 2016
RATING: 4 STARS

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Synopsis from Goodreads:
Winter, 1945. Four teenagers. Four secrets.

Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies…and war.

As thousands of desperate refugees flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom.

Yet not all promises can be kept.

Inspired by the single greatest tragedy in maritime history, bestselling and award-winning author Ruta Sepetys (Between Shades of Gray) lifts the veil on a shockingly little-known casualty of World War II. An illuminating and life-affirming tale of heart and hope.

       Salt to the Sea is a compelling and unpredictable novel that will leave you constantly at the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. In Salt to the Sea, we follow four different people behind different backgrounds, whos stories end up intersecting in the midst of World War II. Ruta Sepetys does an amazing job a making you feel exactly what the character is feeling and makes you feel like you are actually in their shoes going through what they are. You will feel the fear they feel, the shock, horror, and just every emotion that they are feeling. The book was just amazing!

      This book was a pretty fast read despite the fact that it is nearly 400 pages. The chapters are only two or three pages long so, it flew by pretty fast. I love how there was four different perspectives! I am a total sucker for multiple POVs. I love them and I definitely love this one. Emilia, Florian, Joana, and Alfred who we see the perspective of. I pretty much loved everyone but, Alfred. I was compelled to just skip his part when ever it would appear. I can't think of anything that would describe how I feel about him. He thought he was above everybody else, and was just a cruel person.

      Not only was this story compelling and unpredictable but, it was also devastating. The ending broke my heart! I wish in the end we got to see more about what happened to two certain characters. Anyways overall, this book was absolutely amazing and I enjoyed every second of it. Even the ugly sob moments at the end. I will be definitely be checking out Ruta Sepetys other books in the near future. I also recommend this to pretty much everybody, and definitely to those who are in love with historical fiction. Even if you aren't really into historical fiction, I think this is one worth checking out! I rated this book 4 out of 5 stars! ;D

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Waiting on Wednesday #11

Waiting on Wednesday #11

Hello, everyone!! It's Wednesday and that means its time for *drum roll* Waiting on Wednesday!!

        Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating! ;)

         This weeks most anticipated read is The Problem With Forever By Jennifer L. Armentrout.

RELEASE DATE: May 17, 2016

For some people, silence is a weapon. For Mallory “Mouse” Dodge, it’s a shield. Growing up, she learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And even though it’s been four years since her nightmare ended, she’s beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a lifetime.

Now, after years of homeschooling with loving adoptive parents, Mallory must face a new milestone—spending her senior year at public high school. But of all the terrifying and exhilarating scenarios she’s imagined, there’s one she never dreamed of—that she’d run into Rider Stark, the friend and protector she hasn’t seen since childhood, on her very first day.

It doesn’t take long for Mallory to realize that the connection she shared with Rider never really faded. Yet the deeper their bond grows, the more it becomes apparent that she’s not the only one grappling with the lingering scars from the past. And as she watches Rider’s life spiral out of control, Mallory faces a choice between staying silent and speaking out—for the people she loves, the life she wants, and the truths that need to be heard.

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Top Ten Tuesday #11 {Ten Of My Most Recent 5 Star Reads}

Top Ten Tuesday #11

This weekly meme is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

Hello, everybody!! Hope you are having a great week so far! It is Tuesday and that means that it is time for another Top Ten Tuesday!! This week is all about: 10 Of My Most Recent 5 Star Reads. This year so far, I have pretty much loved everything I have read. I think there has been only one or two that I didn't really enjoy. Some of the last ones are from last year because I ran out of 5 star books. Anyways, let's dive right in! ;D It goes to most recently and so one.

10 OF MY MOST RECENT 5 STAR READS

1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows By J.K. Rowling

2. The Hobbit By J.R.R. Tolkien     {MY REVIEW}

This one was actually a 4.5 but close enough!

3. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince By J.K. Rowling

4. Ice Like Fire By Sara Raasch        {MY REVIEW}

5. Snow Like Ashes By Sara Raasch     {MY REVIEW}

6. The Wrath and the Dawn By Renee Ahdieh   {MY REVIEW}

7. The Amazing Book is Not On Fire By Dan Howell and Phil Lester

8. The Last Time We Say Goodbye By Cynthia Hand

9. P.S. I Still Love You By Jenny Han

10. I Hate My Selfie By Shane Dawson

That's it for this Top Ten Tuesday! What are some of your most recent 5 Star Reads? Share with me your Top Ten Tuesday! Do you agree with any of these? Tell me in the comments!

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Thanks for reading!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #10

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #10

          Hello, everybody! It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? This weekly meme, hosted by Book Date. Every week we share what we just finished, what we are currently reading, and what we are planning on reading next! :)
I hope you all enjoyed your Easter! Let's dive right in! ;D
Currently Reading

Salt to Sea By Ruta Sepetys

Recently Finished

Review: Schism By Britt Holewinski {4 Stars}

Planning On Reading This Week

My True Love Gave to Me

That about covers it! Share with me your It's Monday! What Are You Reading's! Have you read any of these? Your thoughts?

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Also, I will be posting a giveaway once I reach 150 followers on Bloglovin!!

Hope to see you next week!

Thanks for reading!

Sunday Post: March 21-27, 2016

Sunday Post: March 21-27, 2016

Sunday Post is a weekly meme that is hosted by  Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.

Hello, everyone! Let's dive right in! Also, Happy Easter!! ;D

This Week's Posts

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #9

Top Ten Tuesday #9 {Top 5 Books I REALLY LOVE BUT FEEL LIKE I HAVEN'T TALKED ABOUT ENOUGH/ IN A WHILE}

Waiting on Wednesday #10

Review: Schism By Britt Holewinski {4 Stars}

Books Read This Week

Review: Schism By Britt Holewinski {4 Stars}

Currently Reading

Salt to Sea By Ruta Sepetys

Songs I am Obsessing Over This Week

Fly By Got7

This wraps up this week. If you would like to see more of my posts in the future, please follow on Bloglovin!!! Share with me your Weekly Recaps or Sunday Posts! I'll be sure to check them out!Also, I do this post I created where I do book related crafts called, Bookish Crafts Fridays. Any suggestions on what I should make next? Tell me down in the comments!

Thanks for reading and hope you all have a great week!:D

By the way I will be putting up an awesome giveaway (a book and some goodies) once I reach 150 followers on Bloglovin!!!

REVIEW: Schism By Britt Holewinski {4 Stars}

REVIEW: Schism By Britt Holewinski

Series: It is going to be a trilogy!

Published By: Delirious Pixie

Genres: Dystopian, Young Adult

Format: Paperback

Pages:  264 pages

Release Date: March 15, 2016
RATING: 4 STARS

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Synopsis from Goodreads:
"Schism" is the first book in a new dystopian trilogy that tells a tale of survival, of good versus evil, and of constructing a future with only memories of childhood.

A government-created virus is accidentally released before testing is complete and within weeks it kills six billion people, children are the only survivors. Andy Christensen and her two friends travel across the country searching for a safe place to live, but nowhere, it seems, is capable of resurrection

         The moment I opened this book and started reading, I was hooked. The entire story is so thrilling and compelling to the point that I never honestly wanted to put it down. The point of view in this book is third person which I am not very used to. I feel like it is very rare in Young Adult books, or it's just the ones I am reading. At first I wasn't so sure about it, but I ended getting used to it and didn't mind. One thing I really like about Schism is that it didn't dwell forever on useless or unimportant things, and right from the beginning it got to the point. Which, I absolutely love by the way. One other thing that really stuck out to me in this book was how well Britt Holewinski made this feel like it was actually happening. It all felt so real! From how the characters conversed between each other to how the entire world building felt like it wasn't fiction. It was amazing, and it blew my mind! I have never really experienced that with a book to that extent, and I loved every second of it (as I may or not have already mentioned). ;D

        Before I read this book, I had read a couple of reviews about this book to just see others opinions on the book, and there was one common complaint that I had come across. That was that it was apparently unrealistic on how at that young of a age (around 13-18)were that smart and how much the children know about certain things. The characters in this book are extremely smart by the way. This book takes place after a virus had broke out that pretty much killed anybody except for those who were under thirteen. The three main characters, when they aren't fighting for survival, are reading and building up their knowledge. In my opinion, I don't think it is unrealistic at all about how much information the children had obtained and learned over the years. I think people forget that children are like sponges and that they soak up all the information that surrounds them. They learn stuff from their surroundings, and as explained from the book, some of the characters had learnt certain things because their parents would do stuff related to their career around them. The kids picked up from what their parents had shown them. So yeah, in my opinion, not unrealistic at all! 

        Overall, I loved this book! I really look forward to what will happen next! My rating or this book is 4 Stars out of 5! I totally recommend you all to check this one out! It's awesome!

I received this book from the author, in exchange for an honest review.

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Waiting on Wednesday #10

Waiting on Wednesday #10

Hello, everyone!! It's Wednesday and that means its time for *drum roll* Waiting on Wednesday!!

        Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating! ;)

         This weeks most anticipated read is Heartless By Marissa Meyer

RELEASE DATE: November 8, 2016

_{^{Synopsis from Goodreads}}
Long before she was the terror of Wonderland — the infamous Queen of Hearts — she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.

Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the yet-unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend and supply the Kingdom of Hearts with delectable pastries and confections. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next Queen.

At a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the king's marriage proposal, she meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship.

Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.

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Top Ten Tuesday #10 {TOP 5 BOOKS I REALLY LOVE BUT FEEL LIKE I HAVEN'T TALKED ABOUT ENOUGH/ IN A WHILE}

Top Ten Tuesday #10

This weekly meme is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

Hello, everybody!! Hope you are having a great week so far! It is Tuesday and that means that it is time for another Top Ten Tuesday!! This week is all about: Ten Books I Really Love But Feel Like I Haven't Talked About Enough/In A While. Let's dive right in! Here is my...

TOP 5 BOOKS I REALLY LOVE BUT FEEL LIKE I HAVEN'T TALKED ABOUT ENOUGH/ IN A WHILE

5. Second Star By Alyssa B. Sheinmel

This book is absoutlely amazing! It is a peter pan retelling and it is mind-blowingly awesome! I was literally left in shock my the fact that the author wasn't going to write a sequel.  D': It's so good! ;D

4. Prince of Wolves By Quinn Loftis

I ended up finding this free on kindle forever ago, and I became obsessed with the series. I haven't finished it but, it is amazing!

3. Ice like Fire By Sara Raasch

I so far love the entire series! It's so good! I just started them this year, and I love them. It's been a while since I how been hooked into a series like this one, and I just now am realizing how little I have talked about this book on this blog.

2. Iron King By Julie Kagawa

I have read all the books in the Iron Fey series. I think I only have like two more left to read in the spin off series of it. I ended up reading this a little less than 2 years ago. I ended up binge reading it and I finished them off in a blink of an eye. They were so good! I just couldn't stop myself from picking up the next in the series. ;D

1. Die for Me By Amy Plum

I am pretty sure I have expressed on this blog about a thousand times of my love for this book or even the entire series. I will probably always feel like I haven't talked about this book enough or shown how freaking awesome it is. Anyways, you should totally read this! It is amazing!

Well, that is it for this Top Ten Tuesday! What are some books that you absoutlely love but feel like you don't talk about much? Tell me in the comments! Also share with me your Top Ten Tuesday's!!

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Hope to see you next week!

Thanks for reading!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #9

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #9

          Hello, everybody! It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? This weekly meme, hosted by Book Date. Every week we share what we just finished, what we are currently reading, and what we are planning on reading next! :)
Currently Reading

Schism By Britt Holewinski

Recently Finished

After You By Jojo Moyes

_{^{REVIEW: A Fierce and Subtle Posion By Samantha Mabry}}

Planning On Reading This Week

Salt to the Sea By Ruta Sepetys

My True Love Gave to Me

That about covers it! Share with me your It's Monday! What Are You Reading's! Have you read any of these? Your thoughts?

If you would like to see more of my blog posts in the future, please follow either Bloglovin, or email!

Also, I will be posting a giveaway once I reach 150 followers on Bloglovin!!

Hope to see you next week!

Thanks for reading!

Sunday Post: March 14-20, 2016

Sunday Post: March 14-20, 2016

Sunday Post is a weekly meme that is hosted by  Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.

Hello, everyone! Let's dive right in!

This Week's Posts

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #8

Top Ten Tuesday #9 {Top 10 Books on My Spring TBR}

Waiting on Wednesday #9

_{^{REVIEW: A Fierce and Subtle Posion By Samantha Mabry}}

BLOG TOUR: Winter Queen By Amber Argyle {Giveaway}

Books Read This Week

_{^{REVIEW: A Fierce and Subtle Posion By Samantha Mabry}}

After You By Jojo Moyes

Currently Reading

Schism By Britt Holewinski

Songs I am Obsessing Over This Week

I am still obsessing over Lana Del Rey at the moment! She has been on repeat for the last three weeks. She is literally queen! ;D My favorite songs so far are Serial Killer, Dark Paradise, and This is what makes us girls. What are your favorite songs by her?

This wraps up this week. If you would like to see more of my posts in the future, please follow on Bloglovin!!! Share with me your Weekly Recaps or Sunday Posts! I'll be sure to check them out!

Thanks for reading and hope you all have a great week!:D

By the way I will be putting up an awesome giveaway (a book and some goodies) once I reach 150 followers on Bloglovin!!!

BLOG TOUR: Winter Queen By Amber Argyle {GIVEAWAY }

BLOG TOUR: Winter Queen By Argyle {GIVEAWAY}

Hello, everybody! I am so excited to be part of the blog tour! This is my first ever blog tour that I have participated in! Let's dive right in! Also, thanks so much to the author who gave me a copy in exchange for a honest review! :D

Series: Fairy Queen Series

Published By: Starling Publishing

Genres: Romance, Fantasy, and Young Adult

Format: E-Book

Pages:  254 pages
RATING: 4 STARS

Check this book out on Goodreads!
Synopsis from Goodreads:~Becoming a winter queen will make Ilyenna as cold and cruel and deadly as winter itself, but it might be the only way to save her people from a war they have no hope of winning.~

Mortally wounded during a raid, seventeen-year-old Ilyenna is healed by winter fairies who present her with a seductive offer: become one of them and share their power over winter. But that power comes with a price. If she accepts, she will become a force of nature, lose her humanity, and abandon her family.

Unwilling to pay such a high price, Ilyenna is enslaved by one of the invaders, Darrien. While in captivity, she learns the attack wasn’t just a simple raid but part of a larger plot to overthrow her entire nation.

With the enemy stealing over the mountains and Darrien coming to take her to his bed, Ilyenna must decide whether to resurrect the power the fairies left behind. Doing so will allow her to defeat Darrien and the other invaders, but if she embraces winter, she will lose herself to that destroying power—forever. 



                                                        About the Author

Amber Argyle is the number-one bestselling author of the Witch Song Series and the Fairy Queen Series. Her books have been nominated for and won awards in addition to being translated into French and Indonesian.

Amber graduated cum laude from Utah State University with a degree in English and physical education, a husband, and a two-year old. Since then, she and her husband have added two more children, which they are actively trying to transform from crazy small people into less crazy larger people.

To receive Amber Argyle’s starter library for free (4 books!), simply tell her where to send it: http://eepurl.com/l8fl1

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       This books took a second for me to really get into, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. As the story began to develop, I became more and more intrigued by it. I really love Amber Argyle's writing style, story telling, and world building. Lets also talk about that cover! It's stunning!

       This book follows the perspective of Ilyenna, clanmistress of the Shyle. When the Tryans had attacked friends of the Shyle, they send their men to help. When they come back, with both men from both tribes injured, the Shyle people are overwhelmed. One day, when the Tryans attack again, Ilyenna is severly injured. Fairies come upon her, heal her, and ask her to be their queen. But, there is a catch. In order to be queen, she will have to forfeit her humanity. When she decides to be part of her life a little longer, she is enslaved by the Tyrans. This story follows her, her fight to stop the Darrien's advances towards her, and her fight to save the her people and herself.

          The overall pace of this story was fantastic. It didn't go too slow nor too fast. Also, what's really great about this story is that it is action packed. There wasn't a second that something wasn't happening. There is a lot of violence in this book, however. That aspect didn't really bother me, but if you don't necessarily like a lot of violence in books, I would say go in with caution.

          The characters were well created and they were just amazing. I absolutely loved how strong and caring Ilyenna is. I love Rone too! He is so sweet and nice! How could you not?!? I was in constant awe on how much Ilyenna helped others no matter how badly they may of treated her, and how Rone would always put Ilyenna before himself. I just absolutely love the relationship between the two!

          This overall was a fantastic read! I have completely fallen in love with Amber Argyle's writing and will definitely be checking out the rest of this series and her other books as well!

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