REVIEW: Sanctuary Bay By: Laura J. Burns & Melinda Metz

REVIEW: Sanctuary Bay By Laura J. Burns & Melinda Metz

Series: (Stand Alone)

Published By: St. Martin's Griffin

Genres: Young Adult, Mystery, and Thriller

Format: Hardcover
RATING: 3.5 Stars

Pages: 320 pages
Synopsis (from Goodreads)

In this genre-bending YA thriller, will Sarah Merson's shiny new prep school change her life forever or bring it to a dark and sinister end?

When Sarah Merson receives the opportunity of a lifetime to attend the most elite prep school in the country-Sanctuary Bay Academy-it seems almost too good to be true. But, after years of bouncing from foster home to foster home, escaping to its tranquil setting, nestled deep in Swans Island, couldn't sound more appealing. Swiftly thrown into a world of privilege and secrets, Sarah quickly realizes finding herself noticed by class charmer, Nate, as well as her roommate's dangerously attentive boyfriend, Ethan, are the least of her worries. When her roommate suddenly goes missing, she finds herself in a race against time, not only to find her, but to save herself and discover the dark truth behind Sanctuary Bay's glossy reputation.

In this genre-bending YA thriller, Sanctuary Bay by Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz, Sarah's new school may seem like an idyllic temple of learning, but as she unearths years of terrifying history and manipulation, she discovers this "school" is something much more sinister.

I received a copy of this book from a Goodreads giveaway, in exchange for a honest review. This in no way affects my opinion.

This book does a fantastic job in really pulling the reader in! The second I started this book, I was already pulled in and didn't want to put it down. This book also does a great job on really keeping you one your toes. There was always something happening and it constantly left you guessing on what was going to happen. That ending was honestly, FANTASTIC! It felt so real and kind felt like reading the script of a movie!!!

This book follows, Sarah Merson. When her parents were killed when she was young, she hopped from foster home to foster home. Never really happy, nor being able to really settle down. It also doesn't help that she has a perfect memory and is constantly reminiscing the moment her parents were murdered right in front of her. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she gets the opportunity of a life time. She is invited to attend Sanctuary Bay, an isolated school that helps you turn your entire life around and turn it into the better. When she arrives there she is welcomed with open arms, and instantly makes new friends. For once in her life, she is genuinely happy. That all abruptly stops one day. She begins to uncover some of Sanctuary Bay's deepest, and darkest secrets, and realizes that Sanctuary Bay isn't as amazing as they make themselves seem.

Overall, great book! I loved every second of it! The characters are pretty likeable, and the pacing throughout the book is nice. I really hope there is a second installment to this book. With the way it ended it seemed like there would be another book, but as of right now I think this is the only one there will be. *crosses fingers for second book*

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REVIEW: Passenger By Alexandra Bracken

REVIEW: Passenger By Alexandra Bracken

Series: Passenger Series

Published By: Disney-Hyperion

Genres: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Time Travel

Format: Hardcover

Pages:  486 pages
RATING: 3.5 Stars

Check this book out on Goodreads!!!

Synopsis (from Goodreads

passage, n.
i. A brief section of music composed of a series of notes and flourishes.
ii. A journey by water; a voyage.
iii. The transition from one place to another, across space and time.

In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows and loves. Thrust into an unfamiliar world by a stranger with a dangerous agenda, Etta is certain of only one thing: she has traveled not just miles but years from home. And she’s inherited a legacy she knows nothing about from a family whose existence she’s never heard of. Until now.

Nicholas Carter is content with his life at sea, free from the Ironwoods—a powerful family in the colonies—and the servitude he’s known at their hands. But with the arrival of an unusual passenger on his ship comes the insistent pull of the past that he can’t escape and the family that won’t let him go so easily. Now the Ironwoods are searching for a stolen object of untold value, one they believe only Etta, Nicholas’ passenger, can find. In order to protect her, he must ensure she brings it back to them— whether she wants to or not.

Together, Etta and Nicholas embark on a perilous journey across centuries and continents, piecing together clues left behind by the traveler who will do anything to keep the object out of the Ironwoods’ grasp. But as they get closer to the truth of their search, and the deadly game the Ironwoods are play­ing, treacherous forces threaten to sep­arate Etta not only from Nicholas but from her path home . . . forever

         This book was extremely different than what I was expecting. Before reading, I actually had really high expectations of this book. I have heard that this book was thrilling, phenomenal, etc. I also thought that I was going  to love this because, hello, time traveling!!! When I finally finished, I couldn't help but feel disappointed. It had all the aspects of the writing that I dearly love from Alexandra Bracken, but still I was disappointed. Don't get me wrong, that ending was epic and it definitely makes me anticipate the next book, but the disappointment is still there. I wish that there was more of a lot of things that happened. More time traveling, spending more time in the times that they traveled to, more Nicholas and Etta, more time with young Alice, and so much more! The thing that I wish the book had more time of is the time they spent of the ship. I freaking loved the time they spent on the ship and it was so short! It only left me wanting more. I feel like if there were more time on the ship, I would of possibly enjoyed the book much more. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE little Jack, and I wish I got to see him more. Let's hope that there is possibly more of that in the next book! *crosses fingers* There is definitely going to at least be more time traveling in the next book!!! YAYY!

        Even though I was disappointed, the book was still pretty good. I was just disappointed with how somethings played out. I'm sure Alexandra will bring back all of those things in the next book. I gave this book 3.5 stars out of 5 stars.

         If you read this book, what did you think? Love to hear your thoughts on the book!

         Haven't read this book? What are you looking forward to in this book?

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