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     Ava is a prisoner at a secret ISAN facility along with other rebels. While she works for escape, she must also keep in mind that her actions effect the lives of the other prisoners, including some she did not think still survived. Rhett and the team is in a desperate search to get Ava back before something terrible can happen to her. Meanwhile, a Remnant Council member partners up with a separate organization who is also trying to find Helix's creator. With Mr. Novak creating a CODE army, time is limited, and Ava and the rest of the rebels will be destroyed forever if they do not stop Novak.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only  my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Additionally, the author sent me this book as a free advanced reading copy; however, this did not influence my r...

     Falon's mind is no longer his own. Sarilla put his memories back, but the man he was before his memories were stolen and the man he became after are clashing, fighting to control him. He also has Sarilla to contend with since she put her memories inside him too. His mind wars between loving and hating her. Having her memories transformed his eyes into pure black, striking fear into everyone he comes across. This includes Dranta's new queen who is holding him prisoner and plans to eradicate the issue of the memoria, including him in her mission. Falon must find a way to save himself, but to do so, he will have to sort through the mess in his head and get all three people to come together.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only  my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Additionally, ...

     Inala has just risen to power as the leader of Cereba, but already her rule is under threat. Will she manage to steer her people into calmer waters or will the invaders and their strange ways prove too much for her? This is the second short story in the Cereban Tales, an alien invasion told from the point of view of the aliens.  *Description not in my own words*      I decided not to do a full review for this short story since I am having a hard time putting my thoughts together in a coherent way (something that tends to happen with short stories, sadly), but I did still give a rating and the basic information I always give in my normal reviews.  I will say, though, that I liked seeing a glimpse into the history of the memoria and what that initial attack on them was like. The idea behind this short story was really good. Rating:  3/5 stars Author:  Rachel Emma Shaw # of Pages:  17 Genre:  YA, Dark Fantasy, Thriller,...

     Aleta and Rigara are memori, a race with the power to control memories. They live in their underground city, leading very different lives until their paths cross one day in the crowded market of Cereba. Their story is of love and loss, but not everything is quite as remembered... *Description not in my own words*       I decided not to do a full review for this short story since I am having a hard time putting my thoughts together in a coherent way  (something that tends to happen with short stories, sadly) , but I did still give a rating and the basic information I always give in my normal reviews.   Rating:  3/5 stars Author:  Rachel Emma Shaw # of Pages:  24 Genre:  YA, Dark Fantasy, Thriller, Short Story Series:  Memoria Duology (Cereban Tales #1)

    Ava is working to find the ingredients to make a cure for HelixB88 in the black market, but while doing so, she discovers the location of a hidden ISAN facility. This information could be just what the rebels need to bring ISAN down once and for all, but they first must find the female citizens that are displaying powers without an injection of Helix before ISAN gets to them first. While the rebels keep working toward their ultimate goal, ISAN enacts their plan to end the rebel force by using someone inside the rebel base to cause the base to collapse on itself. Ava will be forced to make a decision that could potentially lead to recapture or maybe even death.     Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only  my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Additionally, the author sent me this book as a free r...

    In order to kill off the human population, you need to kill the part of them that make them human- their humanity. After the first four waves, Cassie found herself in a world in which people can't trust other people. Now, with the approach of the fifth wave, she, Ben, and Ringer must accept the true goal of the Others- exterminating the human population- and figure out how to survive. They don't know how far the Others will go to accomplish this goal; however, the Others don't know how much this group of humans is willing to fight.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only  my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:     I enjoyed the first book, but I didn't love it. I feel pretty neutral to this one. Many authors will say that the second book in a trilogy is the most ...

       The first wave left fear. The second wave left those lucky enough to survive. The third wave left those unlucky enough to survive. The fourth wave left the lesson of not trusting anyone. As the fifth wave approaches, Cassie is running from the Others- the invaders that appear to be human, but will kill you the second they find you. Cassie lives by the rule of stay alone, but then she meets Evan Walker. She realizes that teaming up with the suspicious Evan may allow her to save her brother. Cassie must make choices that could lead her to a quick death by the Others or could allow her to have her little brother back in her arms.        Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only  my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:     First I will give a little warning....

     Ava's memory is still fragmented, but determined to find her newly discovered twin, she returns to ISAN. Ava is on the lookout for information to help her in her quest, but the more she looks, the more lies she uncovers. She learns Helix may not be what gives her her enhanced abilities and that ISAN is suddenly recruiting a large number of male assassins even though Helix is supposed to be too much of a strain on them. Ava learning these secrets puts her in a dangerous position with ISAN. In order to survive, she may have to join the mysterious rebels she supposedly has a past with, but she has to be able to get out of ISAN first.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only  my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Additionally, the author sent me this book as a free review copy; howeve...

    After a young man was killed by one of Savannah's elite, a decade of unanswered questions and trials occurred. This piece of nonfiction tells the story of the death and its aftermath in a way reminiscent of a murder mystery novel from the viewpoint of the author who actually experienced everything as it unfolded. Combining the stories of society ladies, young debutantes, a redneck, a recluse, a Southern belle, a drag queen, a con-artist, and a voodoo priestess, this book also depicts the politics of the small, traditional town of Savannah.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only  my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:     My mom and I had just decided to take a girl's trip to Savannah, Georgia when she heard about this novel. Of course, we both decided that we ne...

     Keralie Corrington looks like an average girl, but she is really one of the most skilled thieves and liar. Varin is her opposite; he is honest and a top notch citizen of Eonia, a region of Quadara. Their paths intertwine when Keralie steals a package Varin is meant to deliver. Under threat of death because of Keralie's actions, Varin attempts to retrieve the stolen goods. Both end up entangled in a criminal plan that results in Quadara's four queens dying. In order to save both their lives, Keralie and Varin must team up. As they spend more time together, though, their forced acquaintanceship starts to turn into a romance. In order to be together and stay alive, they must solve the murder mystery of the queens.        Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only  my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely base...

     Elwood Curtis is a smart young black man. He should have everything in front of him- except that he is growing up in 1960s Tallahassee. He gets sentenced to a reformatory school, the Nickel Academy, unfairly. As the darkness and cruelty of the school reveals itself, Elwood only survives off of a few things- one of those being his friend, Turner. Both boys have different views on the goodness in the world, but their friendship grows strong. The tensions in their friendship caused by these differences ultimately leads up to a decision that will alter both boys' lives forever.       Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only  my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Let's begin:     I'll start off by saying the part of the book that was the best: the story. The plot is full of t...

     Prudence is an overachiever who judges the people of the town she lives in negatively very quick. After she hangs out with some friends, she wakes up with the power to cast instant karma on those deserving of it. She makes use of this power happily, punishing anyone even slightly deserving. Quint Erickson, her lab partner who is always late, is the one person who her powers do not work on much to her dismay. Quint has both good looks and a good heart, especially when it comes to marine life. Pru needs extra credit for her biology class, so she finally accepts that she will have to volunteer at the rescue center where Quint works. The longer she works there, the more she learns about the beauty of the ocean and the more confused she gets about the mixed signals Quint is giving off. Her karmic powers will also reveal some lessons to Pru and will hopefully help her grow as a person.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is onl...

     After the world as we know it was destroyed by meteors, adjustments were made to help the survivors. The U.S. separated and became four quadrants- North, South, East, and West- governed by The Remnant Council. Ava is simply trying to survive when she winds up in juvenile detention. While there, she gets offered an opportunity to join ISAN, the International Sensory Assassin Network. However, in order to do  this she has to agree to injections of a serum that is supposed to make her better, but that is still under testing. She agrees and begins her training. Eventually, she and her team go on a mission, but while on it, she gets kidnapped by a group whose goal is to destroy ISAN. While there, their leader, Rhett, tells Ava that she knows him and in fact has a history with the entire group. He claims that everything she remembers is made up of lies ISAN created to control her. ava must decide is she will trust Rhett and the strange feelings she gets while with hi...

     Saggilmut is a heavenly realm that has been plagued by feuds between gods for thousands of years. In this book, mythologies clash and gods with opposing agendas have no limits as to what they will do to come out on top. Aaron, the first proclaimed Writer, is charged with the task of traveling the sects and learning the truth of the gods and the war that is reaching its climax. Only one god can win and become Ruler of the Gods, but they must first come out of the Warfare of the Gods alive.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only  my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Additionally, the author sent me this book as a free review copy; however, this did not influence my review. This is 100% my honest opinion. Let's begin:     I never really read much related to mythology (n...

     The curse is broken, but Rhen now faces troublesome rumors that he is not the true heir to the throne of Emberfall and that the magic supposedly expelled from the kingdom is back. Rhen and Harper are together, but his guardsman and her friend, Grey, is missing. After Grey destroyed Lilith, he fled from the rumors that he is the true heir. He doesn't want the throne, at least until Karis Luran begins her threats to invade Emberfall again. Even Lia Mara, her eldest daughter, can see the issues with her mother's violent rule. Now Lia Mara is faced with convincing Grey to make moves against Rhen. The heir must be found to get the crown and a secure rule is needed to save Emberfall, but will the people closest to each other betray one another for the good of the kingdom?      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only  my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say,...

     The crown prince of Emberfall, Prince Rhen, was cursed by an enchantress to repeat the autumn of the year he turned eighteen. The only way for him to break the curse is for a girl to fall in love with him, but who can fall in love with a man who turns into a beast that destroys and kills? Harper has had a hard life with her now absentee father racking up debts she and her brother now have to pay and her mother dying, not to mention people thinking her weak because of her cerebral palsy. After she tries to save a girl on the street, she gets taken to the magical world of Emberfall. Harper knows nothing of this world, but she slowly learns about everything that now rides on her shoulders. Rhen quickly learns that Harper is not your average girl and begins to hope once more. Unfortunately, as new threats to the kingdom come to life, Harper and Rhen have much more than just the curse to worry about.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. Th...

     Ivy learning that she fulfills the Moonsday promises puts her in even more danger. She is forced to leave the Halls and go to Belzebuthe, a secret town that is only accessible by magical people who know the town's name. While there, she is charged with finding the second piece of the Kindred Stone. Even though the town is supposed to be the safest place for her, a dark presence still haunts her. Ivy must use her magic to the best of her ability to protect herself from the Dark Queen and her forces while she works to put the Kindred Stone back together and go back to the Halls of Ivy.      Keep in mind that everyone has their own opinion. This review is only  my opinion , and you may have your own, different one. I would take into consideration what I say, but do not make a decision about the book solely based off of this review. Additionally, the author sent me this book as a free review copy; however, this did not influence my review. This i...