Get Your Read On

Seriously??? Why do so many people like this. I guess it’s similar to the twilight craze that happened but… seriously?!

I won’t lie, I was actually taken a little by surprise. I was expecting a very sub-par poorly written book with nothing keeping me interested. While mostly that was true, I did find this book out of three to be the strongest and best written. I found this book to exponentially better than the first two. The characters, UGH let me love these characters. I most definitely tried my best to like them but I honestly can not do that. It’s closed-minded childishness that moves this story along. I mean someone is finally honest and blunt with Clary and then she hates them? I mean what kind of childish attitude is that? I understand she is 16 but… well I guess that’s why I never got along with girls in my highschool. Realize you make mistakes! Own up to them! Don’t get upset when they get pointed out. How anyone likes Clary or this series is way beyond my comprehension level…. Now, I really hate being negative about books and about people but I hate the overpraise of something so substandard IF even that.

I can say I definitely love the play with the folklore, but I love folklore so it’s not the book itself or it’s writing that I owe that too. I even like folklore text books… so. I just find that Clare doesn’t know her specific strengths in writing. I feel that she is lost so deeply in her ship of Clary and Jace that the big story is completely overlooked. I mean if this book were Valetine’s POV as an adult book I see something amazing going on but this? Stupid little love story that uses everything else as devices and obstacles to Clary and Jace… it’s backwards! Just ughhhh. There are far too many moments that left me scratching my head. It was just SO much of "well THAT was convenient". So many meh moments and again the inclination to skip parts.

I… guys. I hate Clary. I do. With my whole being. I do not find anything redeeming about this whiny little girl playing grown up. I wanna throw this book at her. I despise her, and well I don’t really like Jace. I just find it rather… forced. Simon and Jace had more chemistry coming out of the pages. It’s the way the story is written I think. The author unintentionally creates drama with certain characters that is much better than the real plot of the books.

One aspect that I can say I definitely actually enjoyed was the war and that is where I found the writing to excel exponentially. I could definitely “see” this happening. The blood, the smell and the fear were almost palpable. ALMOST. Clare has work to do for sure.

But… has it really only been a MONTH since the first book? a MONTH?!?! Has this author lost her mind with time? I would hate if this happened in my life in a month, and you can NOT proclaim love that strong within weeks that is only a MONTH. Like that totally ruined this as well. 3 books 1 month. Makes a LOT of sense. So much damn filler!!!

I mean, it's a manga and of course I love the art. The story, sort of reminded me of Constantine, not gonna lie. But I did highly enjoy reading this. It was fast paced, got to the point, and kept me turning the page. Johnny was an instant favourite. I am just a little sad there won't be anymore.

I remember reading this very young and enjoying it. Mostly now, I have not read it since the movies and those I remember vaguely. However I found it beautifully done and this book is such a darling read. Ugh, emotions ran, I loved the writing and storytelling. Just ugh. Narnia. <3

The way the story is told is a little strange. I never thought I would see a teenager actually date a child, 15-10? That's just strange and he is drawn to look small. The girl is all vulputous and I won't lie those things make slightly uncomfortable. With the nudity as well... A lot fan service I feel like.

The story is definitely getting more interesting though. I still love the drawings, and how intense some parts can really be. My suggestion? If you want to read a cool vampire story, just pick it up and read it.

I have enjoyed this Manga thus far. I like the art, I like the story and I really like Akira. Nuff' said.

I absolutely loved when Hime-San transformed, and Akira too. Holy smokes that was intense. WHOO!

I highly enjoyed reading this from the perspective of Claudia. I always found myself extremely interested and fascinated with the woman child that came to be of her character. The complexity of her difficult situation, the mentality change, the sheer childish ignorance that she would have, her perspective, how she would view the world - these always made very big questions in my head. Getting a chance to read that was rather a exciting idea. Although I was slightly disappointed as it is essentially word for word of the original book I must say I loved this one. The art was gorgeous, and beautifully done. The splashes of red and oranges completely set the tone and allowed myself to immerse in the world of these vampires.

I always know I have a great read when I can “hear" the characters. I always found myself completely immersed while reading this gorgeously, masterfully done piece of art.

Definitely something to check out if you have the time.

This is my personal opinion. Whether you agree or don't, this is still an opinion and not fact. Never forget that.

I won’t lie and say this is my kind of book. I have never been inclined to actually skip parts of books before, not even with “Dark Herione" and I despised reading that. So that's really saying a lot since I actually would SKIM parts of this. That's how brutal it was for me. There are hardly any redeeming factors for me. Meh. I don’t know. My review won’t be too helpful. I find this book to be far too long for the lack of content…

First of all, there is way to much filler. I mean WAY too much. There are a lot of pointless filler conversations and moments that do not in anyway contribute to the story or plot, simply to the page count. But hey, it’s for teens. It’s fast, it’s easy. I just wish that a book that gets so much praise really was worth what they are saying about it. Nothing happens that makes you feel anything. Not for me anyway. It's predictable, it's all too convenient. Things are expected to get better so they will. I am never fearful of anything. I mean, the biggest issue was that Simon and Clary would have a hard time being friends and being in each others lives. But alas DEUS EX MACHINA : Simon is a vampire, who can walk in daylight. He and Clary are perfect and no harm done. I mean, seriously? Seriously?! This is all conveniently fanfiction. And not GOOD fanfiction at that.
I know that this will end happily. Sure there will be a false injection of loss and pain coming but there will be no struggle. There is nor can this writer even create a moment of a doubt or suspense. Not for me anyway. The book has no direction, and I fear that author is so involved in her own head and what she wants to say that she doesn't actually see the greater story underneath.


I skimmed a lot because there was nothing keeping my gripped. Near the end, I was a little more interested with the fairies but that ended a little too quickly and awkwardly. The push on the incest is too intense, and there is no way these two are related if that's the case. This book is predictable. Too damn predictable... Mary Sue's and Gary Dru's ruin things. I will check out the third only because the end of this got slightly interesting, and I am anal and can't leave things unfinished, but I do need a break from such petty plots. Maybe I'll read something else in between.

It's Narnia! I have never read the entire series before, only the first few chapters of "The Magician's Nephew" and "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" So I figured now would be a good time to start reading them. Why not? I know it's a child's book but... damn. This is better than a few of the books I have read this year by FAR. Lol. It's interesting to me to go back to a book that I read so long in a child mind set. Now being an adult and reading them, I find that the child mindset is written rather well. I think my favourite thing is that they are written a while ago, so the settings are just so lovely to envision. The very strong spirituality themes are interesting.

Can't wait to keep reading.

Initially, I found this book a little hard to get into. The more I read though, the more I enjoyed and by the end of it I had tears going down my cheeks. A very good read and I recommend it. I enjoy the romance between Sean/Puck as well. They learn to like each other, it's not an instant obsession based on looks. I really enjoyed that.

I really enjoy Gaiman's writing. I found myself totally immersed and I loved it. Their is such a poetic deliverance to Gaiman's storytelling that I can't help but love it.

The book is a great read, I recommend it to anyone who wants a nice story to get through a weekend. I don't have much to say right now besides that I did greatly enjoy it.

On the one hand though, I did watch the movie first. I now adore both on a separate. While the book has this untouchable charm, the film version really took the best elements and amplified them.

Love it.

When I first got my hands on this book, I was exceptionally excited because I thought it would be a good read. I read the first chapter and felt like I could immediately relate, and wished for this book in high school! I was the duff! Definitely the designated ugly fat friend.

Except it kept going and I found myself detached. At times I forgot these were 17 year old girls and they sounded more junior high school. Very young... too young. It was very "mary-sue" and very predictable for the most part.

Being the real version of the "duff" I was disappointed. Even the "Designated Ugly Fat Friend" stereotype didn't come across when the characters are actually gorgeous themselves. Kind of disappointing since... well what about us girls who really ARE rejected and there to only serve as a back up?

Ah well. Overall it was enjoyable, had a few sad moments that tugged at you. I enjoy Wesley a bit as his character was a bit more rounded than the others.

But eh. Quick and easy. =]

I didn't know what to expect from this book. I am going through a YA kick lately I feel. This was indeed interesting enough, and kept me flipping the page. I didn't hate the book, but I can't say I am exactly found of it either.
I found that the characters spoke in a way that was suitable for the character presented. Nothing was over the top. I did find it was a little too "convienent" at times which made the story predictable. Then I would get a little kick going in a different direction which is a good thing. However, I do not know if I am inclined to pick up the rest. It was a quick enjoyable read, but maybe after I finish my other books first. I am interested to know what will happen, but not exactly itching.

This is the first Zombie book I have ever picked up. Zombies are my worst nightmare, and to be quite frank this book reminded me why and basically slapped me in the face with it.

I think I will be taking on a few more "Zombie" reads after this one, but I definitely enjoyed this. I liked that we got to go from place to place and hear the different stories. It is the oral history after all. The different characters were nice to here from.

One thing, is that the way the book it is written it's almost hard to have a distinct voice for each character.

Okay, let me completely honest. I hated this. Absolutely hated it. I had planned to read a book a week this year, however upon starting this one I severely doubted my ability to do so. Reading this book for me was an absolute CHORE. I do not exaggerate. I don't think I'll be picking up the rest. Honestly, I had to stop myself from banging my head on a desk multiple times while reading this book. I would get physically angry with it. Why I kept going? Well a) I can't leave a book unfinished and b) well, I can't leave a book unfinished no matter how shitty. House of Night for example...
Even during class I would grunt and just roll my eyes. Everyone around me knew my great distaste for this. I mean a teenager trying to write about an age group that she clearly does not understand. This book has YOUNG written all over it.

First off, yes I understand it YA paranormal book. I shouldn't be expecting gold, however everything about this was just brutally terrible! The writing... Oh my fuck, the writing. I couldn't handle it. Right off the bat, it was difficult for me to even get through a page without wondering how the editor read this. The dialogue is pathetic, dry and has no characterization. Anyone of the characters could have said the lines and it would have made almost no difference.
The development of the characters was pathetic. Kaspar is supposed to be fantastic in every sense. Strong, emotionally and physically, smart and beautiful. All I saw was an arrogant, privileged prick of a child who happens to be hundreds of years old. Kaspar is just a weak character, and seriously going through what I call little-man syndrome. Totally over compensating. Before I was fifty pages in, he’d alluded to his royal status, made false cliché vamp threats and used an abusive amount of force against Violet. Idiot could not stop bragging! How can I take that at all seriously? Might as well wear a shirt that says "Me Vampire. Me drink blood. Me is power!"

Now Violet... LOL Violet. Is this an attempt to make a strong female lead? I hope not. She was annoying, rude and so arrogant. It's one thing to be a strong person, but Violet? Is not a strong character. She's a young, immature girl who is too stubborn to realize she is just being a whiny child. Why is it that these girls don't understand that you are sitting in a house with people whose insticts are to kill you. They run around talking to them as if they are not "food". Imagine that... a gold fish told me shut up? EXCUSE ME? Yeah... Okay Violet. That's very realistic of a teenage girl.

Kaspar/Violet's relationship was sub-par in my opinion. Nothing tying me to them, but wait... they HAVE to be together anyway! So too bad!

This book was just dragged out. Once the revelation of the Heroine happens I was extremely annoyed that the book had about another 100 pages? WHY? There is no surprise and honestly NOTHING happens. Plot point wise, nothing happens. It's a flat story.

Now, not everything was a drag for me. I definitely enjoyed the lore of these vampires. The kingdoms, and how they are known to the government. Have their own laws, media, etc. Also that the vampires are definitely in tune with their natural nature and aren't trying to be something different. The acceptance of mass slaughter... I do like that. They aren't prissy. It's nice. Interesting for sure. I just felt that that was the best part of the book and not really explored enough to make me care.

Books like these give the YA genre a bad rep. It's not even fluff. Bad writing, and complete ignorance for the human condition.

I highly enjoyed this book. The messages continually conveyed were beautiful and I loved it. Really really did.

The quickness of the book almost left me breathless, but I figure that came from the sense that was written for people in their mid-20's to start reading.
I truly loved this book and what it had to say about finding your spirit. Really, in the world today it's almost hard to get there... to find your spirituality and I enjoyed that this book touched upon that.
Enjoyed the characters, and overall I recommend reading this one.