For the first few days of the month of May I couldn't read any of my Kindle books like I used to do in the morning because my old Kindle Keyboard 3G was dead. The screen was frozen and I had no way to do anything with it. Then I got a 7th generation Kindle Touch and now I can read again! There is one book that I'm close to finishing, but since the 31st (the day I would have finished) is a Sunday and I don't read on Sunday mornings...I'm just going to skip that one and finish in June.
In May I read 8 books. Started out with a little one. Let's get on with the show!
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Book #1: Rumble Fish by S.E. Hinton
Rusty-James
is the toughest guy in the group of high-school kids who hang out and
shoot pool down at Benny's, and he enjoys keeping up his reputation.
What he wants most of all is to be just like his older brother, the
Motorcycle Boy. He wants to stay calm and laughing when things get
dangerous, to be the toughest street fighter and the most respected
guy on their side of the river. Rusty-James isn't book-smart, and he
knows it. He relies on his fists instead of his brains. Until now
he's gotten along all right, because whenever he gets into trouble,
the Motorcycle Boy bails him out. But Rusty-James' drive to be like
his brother eats away at his world--until it all comes apart in an
explosive chain of events. And this time the Motorcycle Boy isn't
around to pick up the pieces.
Over all I gave this book a 4/5. I liked this book a lot, but it wasn't a wowza book for me. Maybe I'll find a hit with one of her others?
Book #2: That Was Then, This is Now by S.E. Hinton
Since
childhood, Bryon and Mark have been as close as brothers. Now things
are changing. Bryon's growing up, spending a lot of time with girls,
and thinking seriously about who he wants to be. Mark still just
lives for the thrill of the moment. The two are growing apart - until
Bryon makes a shocking discovery about Mark. Then Bryon faces a
terrible decision - one that will change both of their lives forever.
Book #3: 50 Shades of Pink by K.T. Grant
A
chance meeting with Victoria at a high class function puts into
motion a series of events that leaves Lindsay blindsided by her
strong physical reaction to the magnetic but foreboding woman. When
Lindsay unwittingly falls into Victoria’s world of dark temptations
and complex entanglements, she leans the shocking truth Victoria
hides about Colette that rocks Lindsay to her very core.
Book #2: That Was Then, This is Now by S.E. Hinton
Since
childhood, Bryon and Mark have been as close as brothers. Now things
are changing. Bryon's growing up, spending a lot of time with girls,
and thinking seriously about who he wants to be. Mark still just
lives for the thrill of the moment. The two are growing apart - until
Bryon makes a shocking discovery about Mark. Then Bryon faces a
terrible decision - one that will change both of their lives forever.
Another book borrowed from my sister. I also have TEX and Taming the Star Runner also by S.E. Hinton. This one was a little better than the first book I read this month and I had forgotten that it connected to The Outsiders. Since it's been years since I even heard of this book I had completely forgotten that Ponyboy Curtis was a character. I rated this book a 4/5. It was pretty good, much better style of writing than in the other. It's clear that Bryon is intelligent where Rusty-James was not. I gave this book a 4/5 stars because I enjoyed the point of the story.
Book #3: 50 Shades of Pink by K.T. Grant
A
chance meeting with Victoria at a high class function puts into
motion a series of events that leaves Lindsay blindsided by her
strong physical reaction to the magnetic but foreboding woman. When
Lindsay unwittingly falls into Victoria’s world of dark temptations
and complex entanglements, she leans the shocking truth Victoria
hides about Colette that rocks Lindsay to her very core.
This was the first book I read with my new Kindle.
I gave this book a 4/5 stars because I liked the story, but the grammar fell short for my liking. It could have been edited a little better. I got the book free from NetGalley in return for a review, so that's not as bad as it could have been. I was glad to read it and would probably read it again after I finish some more books on my TBR mountain!
Book #4: Amber Smoke by Kristin Cast
There
is a world that runs parallel to our own, a world in which the souls
of the damned are caged, where they are looked over by the Furies,
and where they spend eternity in torment, mirroring the devastation
and mayhem they created when alive. Someone
has opened the cage. The
worst of terrors has crossed the barrier that separates our world
from theirs, and the Furies send a great, albeit untested
warrior—their only son, Alek—to try to bring those souls back. He
is young and handsome, headstrong and impulsive, and he won’t be
able to do it alone.
Book #4: Amber Smoke by Kristin Cast
There
is a world that runs parallel to our own, a world in which the souls
of the damned are caged, where they are looked over by the Furies,
and where they spend eternity in torment, mirroring the devastation
and mayhem they created when alive. Someone
has opened the cage. The
worst of terrors has crossed the barrier that separates our world
from theirs, and the Furies send a great, albeit untested
warrior—their only son, Alek—to try to bring those souls back. He
is young and handsome, headstrong and impulsive, and he won’t be
able to do it alone.
I got this book from NetGalley in return for a review (which I will be posting shortly). I love Greek mythology. Anybody who looks at my one bookshelf in my room would know this. It is the reason I need to buy more bookshelves. I saw this book on BenjaminofTomes' channel on YouTube and just had to read it for myself. If you want to know what my thoughts are, head on over to the blog post!
Book #5: Along Came a Wolf by Adam Dreece
Book #6: An Unfortunate Journey by Sara Daniell
She’s
a non-conformist with an insatiable appetite for adventure. And
trouble. It is no surprise when she finds herself eavesdropping on a
Constable meeting. One word that makes no sense—Earth—sends Orion
on a quest for answers. What is "Earth?" And why has it
never been mentioned before? Her search is soon over, but not without
a heavy price to pay. Forced to leave behind the only home she has
ever known, Orion fights for the chance to return. Every corner holds
a new danger, and every shadow hides a secret. No one can be trusted.
Constantly fighting for survival and truths, she wonders if she is
condemned to repeat this hell she now knows. Forever.
Book #5: Along Came a Wolf by Adam Dreece
Someone
is on the hunt for the steam engine plans, and believe that master
inventor, Nikolas Klaus, has them. Thought dead by most, and
forgotten by many, the quiet grandfather has been living for years in
the sleepy mountain town of Minette, keeping his inventions mostly to
himself and watching after his granddaughter grow up. Twelve
year old Tee, and her two best friends, Elly and Richy, come together
as the heroic Yellow Hoods in the face of life threatening danger.
Whose side are the Cochon brothers on, and will they tip the balance?
Will Nikolas’ ties to one of the secret society cost him Tee’s
life?
I read the ENTIRE book and was getting ready to post my review on Blogspot before I even knew what the author's name was. Seriously. I didn't even bother to look when requesting it on NetGalley. Go me. I gave this book 4/5 stars and to see my full review you can look it up on this blog!
She’s
a non-conformist with an insatiable appetite for adventure. And
trouble. It is no surprise when she finds herself eavesdropping on a
Constable meeting. One word that makes no sense—Earth—sends Orion
on a quest for answers. What is "Earth?" And why has it
never been mentioned before? Her search is soon over, but not without
a heavy price to pay. Forced to leave behind the only home she has
ever known, Orion fights for the chance to return. Every corner holds
a new danger, and every shadow hides a secret. No one can be trusted.
Constantly fighting for survival and truths, she wonders if she is
condemned to repeat this hell she now knows. Forever.
I got this book in return for an honest review. I loved it. I rated it 5/5 stars because holy shit I didn't see the ending coming. It was so far out of left field that I don't think I could ever have seen it if I tried. It was a little on the long side, but not so horrible that it turned reading it into a chore to do (like The Count is doing, but I will finish dammit). To read the rest of my review, jet on over to that blog post.
Book #7: A Date with the Devil by Kira Adams
I had actually forgotten that I requested this book. I was like, why am I getting an email from someone I've never heard of before? I had to go back and search through her author page on Facebook before I actually found the post and who's email was right at the top? Mine.
This story follows Bryce Turner as she deals with life and healing after her boyfriend tries to kill her. She spent a year terrified that he would come back and finish what he started. To the point of self-isolation and refusing to even walk to her front door let alone out of it.
I couldn't help being sympathetic toward Bryce. No one should have to live so paralyzed by fear that they can't do anything. I gave this book a 5/5 because there were times when I could identify with the characters and I wasn't sure if I actually liked that or not.
Book #8: Chimera by Vaun Murphrey
If
you witnessed your parents killed at age five for reasons unknown
only to endure eight years of isolation in captivity, what would you
do with your life when you were suddenly rescued by family you never
knew you had? What if you yourself were even more than you seemed?
The universe can be both a terrible and wonderful place to live if
you have the courage to explore it. Enter an alternate reality of
civil war, secrets, murders and betrayals that transcends space and
time with CHIMERA, Book One of the Weaver Series.
Book #7: A Date with the Devil by Kira Adams
This story follows Bryce Turner as she deals with life and healing after her boyfriend tries to kill her. She spent a year terrified that he would come back and finish what he started. To the point of self-isolation and refusing to even walk to her front door let alone out of it.
I couldn't help being sympathetic toward Bryce. No one should have to live so paralyzed by fear that they can't do anything. I gave this book a 5/5 because there were times when I could identify with the characters and I wasn't sure if I actually liked that or not.
Book #8: Chimera by Vaun Murphrey
If
you witnessed your parents killed at age five for reasons unknown
only to endure eight years of isolation in captivity, what would you
do with your life when you were suddenly rescued by family you never
knew you had? What if you yourself were even more than you seemed?
The universe can be both a terrible and wonderful place to live if
you have the courage to explore it. Enter an alternate reality of
civil war, secrets, murders and betrayals that transcends space and
time with CHIMERA, Book One of the Weaver Series.
Fantastic read. I loved it so much that I immediately went out and got the rest of the series (so far). It was wonderful all the way through and I cannot wait to post my review on my blog. If you like books that you have only a sort of inkling of what's happening next....this is the book you ought to read. I was so into it the entire time that I would be surprised if I didn't give them all 5/5 when I read them.
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