Stars Above

 

Stars Above By: Marissa Meyer

This is a collection of childhood stories from the main characters of the lunar chronicles as well as a story from a new set of characters. It is also has short story of the main characters fast forwarded two years. 

I really enjoyed this series. This book was just extra icing on the cake as well as a little but more firm closure into the main characters lives. It was interesting to learn more about Cress, Thorne, Winter, Jason, Scarlet, Wolf, and of course Cinder and Kai. Both from their childhood and pasts as well as what became of them 2 years after the ending of the last book. 

I know this all seems vague; I really try to give an honest and decent review of these books I read without giving away any spoilers. I think I do a good job and succeed in this aspect.

Winter

 

Winter By: Marissa Meyer

I'll have to admit I was a little daunted by the size of this book. But I was so excited to continue this series, it has been so amazing. This book once again didn't disappoint. There were time that I did have to stop reading to take in the story and everything that was happening with all the characters. But then I continued again. Getting to know all these characters has been so fun and at times with the twists and turns I thought NO that cant happen but then could see a possible way the author could take the story if the shocking new twist I just read was real. 

Overall another enjoyable read and one that I can actual envision myself return to re-read again some day.

Fairest

 

Fairest By: Marissa Meyer

Amazing, jaw dropping writing. It has been a long time since I have received a physical reaction from a book. This book was so well written that it sucked me in deeper than the other books and at one point made me feel literally physically ill. The character that she has created in Lavana and her back story is a truly sad and yet terrifying one as well. Villain's in any story bring a sense of emotion to any book, movie, etc. There are villian's that you can love, hate or love to hate. But Lavana to me is truly terrifying in the sense that she is a villain who is so real and so common place that others like her have been seen throughout history. Real People! The one that most came to mind for me was Adolf Hitler. Diluted by his own fantasy of a race of pure Arian people he was ready to do what it took for his country and in his opinion its greater good. Lavana is a character that reminds me of this. She doesn't feel any guilt or remorse for all the evil things she does because she justifies it to herself as being the only way to help her country and her people. Before when I was simply reading Cinder, Scarlet and Cress I found Lavana annoying. But now I can see she is truly evil as the characters of those books often pointed out. 

Cress

 

Cress By Marissa Meyer

Another great book. These books are so much fun and really suck you into the story. It's so fun to be introduced to new characters while continuing the stories of the characters that you've already grown to love or hate. It's also fun to see the main characters grow. I also love all the twists and turns this book gives. There are some that really surprised me. Overall another great read. Now onto the next 👊

Scarlet

 

Scarlet By: Marissa Meyer

I am loving this series so far. Not only does the story of Cinder continue but you also get to know a girl named Scarlet and her story until finally the two come crashing together. This is a series that as soon as I finish one book I don't even hesitate to pick up the next in the series. 

Cinder

 

Cinder By: Marissa Meyer

So this was a surprising book to me. I have had it for awhile but the whole cyborg thing really made it easy to pass by to look for other books to read. Then the whole "cinder" meaning Cinderella was also a bit of a deterrence. Every time I would push it aside though I always had someone tell me how good a book it was. Well this past week I finally decided to give it a try. A little bit here..."yeah ok it might be alright". A little bit there, "well ok that's different". A little bit more..."HA a plague well isn't that convenient, maybe I should have read this last year". Then things hit a little closer to the main character and I'm hooked. Seriously so much so that instead of watching shows or movies at work ( I work night watch) I was all about this book and in no time had finished the whole thing.

I will admit there were some elements to the book that I had figured out before the big reveal. But not enough to make me lose interest. Obviously! Plus there were a lot of twists and turns that I thought I would know the outcome but then it would change and have me thinking "wait was that really suppose to happen?" So overall this book was absolutely NOT what I thought it was going to be and now I am chomping at the bit to start the next book to continue the story to find out what happens.

The Adventures of Tom Bombadil

 

The Adventures of Tom Bombadil  By: J.R.R. Tolkien

Tom Bombadil has always been one of my favorite characters in the Lord of the Rings books. I am not really sure why but it always has been. So I was excited to find this book of  a collection of poetry that Tolkien wrote. With some in regards to Tom Bombadil. This is a fun book and I really enjoyed it, course I am a huge Tolkien fan so of course I would love it. :p