A Court of Mist and Fury - Sarah J. Maas

Book: A Court of Mist and Fury
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Releasedate: 3rd of May, 2016

Second up! A Court of Mist and Fury. Took me a little longer to read this one, since it contains a lot more pages than part one and my life was catching up on me. But nonetheless, I've finished this one! One more to go before the release of "A Court of Frost and Starlight!" Oh yes, I am excited. And yes, I have preordered it already. 

I can simply say that I loved this book even more than the first one. I already totally shipped Rhys and Feyre, I really dislike Tamlin for all sorts of reasons. The story itself contains more history, more schemes and plans that go way above your head. Whereas the first book was a story on itself, the second one sweeps you up in even more intrigue and drama. We get to know Mor, Cassian, Azriel and Amren and you just feel the warmth of that particular family leaking into you. Amarantha broke Feyre quite litteral, but through the story, she heales again.

I just loved the parts where Feyre gets to know herself better and she masters everything that comes across her path.
Sarah J. Maas keeps you intrigued in the story with sometimes a few scenes that can get a little ermm.. Hot? It's up to you if that is to your liking or not. 

And as always, her style of writing is captivating and rich. It's the third time I have read this one and I'm still not bored!

It's not a hard guess what my next review will be...

A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas

Book: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Releasedate: 5th of May, 2015

This is one of my favorite books at this time. The first book in an amazing trilogy. I even own it as a paperback instead of reading it on my e-reader, so it can occupy a lovely spot in my bookcase. This is the third time that I've read it and I keep falling in love with the story. Seeing more and more details since I know what is going to happen after this book. I've also read the two upfollowing books and it still doesn't bore me! Those too are present in my bookcase!

This is not your average Beauty and the Beast story. It is lovely, wonderful, indefinitely rich to read and behelds more than you might think when you read it for the first time. Luckily my mind is quite forgettable, so I don't mind reading a book over and over. You can feel the despair of Feyres world before everything happens. You can feel so many emotions throughout the story and I wished I could paint. It sounds amazing to be able to see the world like that. And it only gets better.

Sarah takes you with her in this amazing world filled with faeries, Fae and fantasy. She paints the picture in your head for you without little effort. And after reading it the first time I was flabbergasted about what happened and overjoyed how it ended. Now, after reading it for the third time I am only curious to read further, in spite of having read the second book already twice. It's intriguing to see how many layers Sarah has woven into the world and the story of Feyre. There is so much richness to it. I kinda recognised myself more in her sister Nesta, cold and calculating at times, but there is enough to recognise in Feyre to live with her in her world. Beastly Tamlin is really fantastic and too good to be true for a High Lord that it pains me to know how the story goes. Riddles, riddles, riddles. It is so much better to read it, then for me to tell it.

I know which book I'm reading next, and I've got some catching up to do since the novella "A Court of Frost and Starlight" is coming up on the 1st of May, which will function as a sequel to the current storyline and a prequel to what is coming. I can't wait!

A Wrinkle in Time - Madeleine L'Engle

Book: A Wrinkle in Time
Author: Madeleine L'Engle
Releasedate: January 1st, 1962

Well, that was rather enjoyable. This book is a bit of a golden oldie, but nevertheless I was intrigued to give it a chance, especially since a movie adaptation is due in our theaters in April. I rather enjoy reading a book first before seeing the movie, because you understand so much more of what's going on and what is at stake. I had never heard of this book before, in spite of the fact that it is quite popular overseas in the States. 

Whilst reading A Wrinkle in Time I definitely noticed that the language that is used is a bit more older than what I am used to in my reading. And that is proper fun. To think of the fact that this book was published in 1962 and in what kind of time that was, this is rather amazing for sciencefiction/fantasy writing back in those days. My mind immidiately pictured the house of the Murry's as an old, sixties style kind of house. 

The readingstyle is pleasant, not too hasty and I could definitely see why it was intended as a childrens book. Through it certainly applies for adults. Just look at Harry Potter. Totally intended as a childrens story, but it's magic captivated adults. And that is what A Wrinkle in Time does as well, though less complicated then Harry Potter. The story is simpler, adorable and yet you spy several deeper layers whilst reading. More meaning to the story than it first meets the eye. 

I recognised myself a little in Meg, though I am a bit more rational than Meg is, less stubborn in my own ways. I saw something recognisable. And to be honest. It felt like there was more to the story. I think Madeleine could've easily packed more facts and explanations into the story to make it even more richer, but ofcourse it is still a childrens book after all. 

I've got the other three books already lined up! Curiosity for more at least!

Ready Player One - Ernest Cline

Book: Ready Player One

Author: Ernest Cline

Releasedate: August 16, 2011

How come I've never heard of this book before? It is ah-ma-zing! My interest was piqued when I read some very enthusiastic responses in one of the Facebook groups I'm in. And I am ever so grateful for that bunch of geeky girls to point me towards this amazing book. Have I told you that it is amazing? I have literally squeeled with joy to read so many references of geekery and gaming in one book. I was overjoyed and so sad when it ended. I just LOVED reading it!

I'm a huge geek and gamer myself, so naturally I submerged myself quite quickly in the wonderful world of the OASIS. So many recognisable perks and quirks for a geeky gamer like me. I'm just old enough to understand most of the 80's references the book is packed with, due to parents who brought their youth into raising me. 

If you love geeky stuff, if you love gaming and if you have a certain affinity with the 80's, I'd say this is definitely worth a read. It is filled to the brim with references. I have laughed so hard at certain situations. Some things were so recognisable. I even knew certain passages out of the top of my head! The story really speaks to you, even if it takes place in the future. Ah, if the OASIS was already here. I'm still stuck with my 2D monitor and crude mouse and keyboard. Lol.

And can you imagine my excitement when I discovered there is going to be a movie? I usually am quite skeptical with book to movie adaptations, but this just has  the basics to be something awesome. At the end of March we can submerge ourselves into the story of geeks and gamers on the big screen. But for now, I am having this huge smile on my face for reading something that awesome! 

Cinder - Marissa Meyer

Book: Cinder
Author: Marissa Meyer
Releasedate: January 3, 2012

Loosely based on the story of Cinderella, Marissa Meyer brings you the first novel in the Lunar Chronicles. This amazing, futuristic story uses new and old elements and blends it together. I love the touches you see throughout the entire novel where the original story peeks through.

It's filled with joy, excitement, feelings and despair. We all know the story of Cinderella. Cinder's story isn't any better for her faith. So don't expect that everything will be well, because it won't. But still, in spite of what you already know, this book is still refreshing and an absolute must to read if you are into fantasy, sciencefiction and young adult. 

Marissa managed to captivate me since the first chapter and it was really hard for me to put it down! I usually read on the road to work, when I’m extremely bored in public transport. I’m the girl that reads with her iPod plugged in. But this book made me to read it on other moments as well. At home, at school. I devoured it. Marissa’s style of writing is lively and so easy to fantasize by. 

In spite of the fact that the story takes place in the very far future, I was able to easily build the world around me with Marissa’s words. She made an old story into a new one. I already looked up the rest of her books in the series and I really want to own them all! *looks at wallet* Heh, not now though. *puts it on her wishlist*

Wingbound - Heather Trim

Book: Wingbound

Author: Heather Trim

Releasedate: March 23, 2018

"Ledger is supposed to fear and despise the Sky People of Ellery, but then he meets an Ellerian girl, named Alouette and does the wrong thing. With his village at war with the winged people who live on a floating island that circles their world, he befriends her.

In Ledger’s seventeenth harvest, Ellery returns empty. The Sky People are gone, Alouette is missing, and Ledger must make a difficult choice — continue life as usual in the blacksmith workshop or board the island against the elder’s wishes and find her."

Wingbound. Oh boy, what was I bound by this book! I read the teaser first and was a little sceptical. It sounded like a common lovestory. Ha! What was I wrong. I’m so sorry, Heather! 

If you thought you have read it all, you haven't read this one! 

Heather manages to drag you with her in her fantasyworld of this magnificent floating island. If you still have a dash of fantasy, it’s not really hard to imagine everything that is happening in this book. Heather knows her characters through and through and uses that to her benefit. It's unexpected, funny, serious, wonderful and above all; magical. Definitely worth your time of reading! 

She paints a beautiful landscape with words. Her style of writing is captivating and I wished I wasn’t done so soon with reading. Gah. Can’t wait to read more! My quote on my blog that is written by Jane Austen definitely applies to Wingbound. 

I’m honored that I was able to read this wonderful story before it’s release and I can really recommend others to buy it when it’s available! And have you seen that cover? That is just simply gorgeous!

And do you know the best part? The book is already online for pre-order!

Pre-order your copy HERE

Artemis Fowl and the Last Guardian - Eoin Colfer

Book: Artemis Fowl and the Last Guardian
Author: Eoin Colfer
Releasedate: 10 July, 2012

Currently known as the last book in a series of wonderful novels. Artemis Fowl and the Last Guardian marks an eventful book filled with memories from throughout the series.  I've read every single one of them with a lot of fun. And now my journey has ended with this one. Without spoilers; the ending felt complete. Wondering if there ever will be more to explore within this amazing fantasyworld created by Eoin Colfer. She gives a new perspective considering elves, trolls, leprechauns, fairies, demons and so forth. Who knew leprechauns were actually underground fairy police? ;-) 

At the start of the series I couldn't stand Artemis. He was precocious and driven by greed. But I admired his intellectual capacities. During the series he becomes older en given the circumstances, he becomes wiser. Constantly one step ahead of everyone, even the insanely smart centaur Foaly can't shake him off. Guarded by his huge bodyguard Butler he thinks he's sort of invincible. The wonderful world of faires has shown him otherwise. 

Mulch the dwarf has also won a spot in my heart with his outrageous outbursts and selfish behaviour. But deep down there is a spark of decency which provides more than one time to be of value to the group that Artemis surrounds himself with. That bumflap though... Brrr. the stuff of nightmares.

A keyperson to this all is ofcourse Holly Short, a LEP Recon(leprechaun, haha, there you have it) officer at the start of the series. She really reminds me of myself with her strong character, her ability to stay cool in emergency situations, but also to break some rules when it's absolutely necessary. At least; when we think it is. 

Now concerning the last book; it's quite epic to see how the events turn out. How people rise and fall because of their own ideas and to see what ancient history in this world can do. Several aspects from the previous books return in this one and it's wonderful to see what part they will play. 

I really enjoyed the style of writing that Eoin Colfer manages to display. It's not too difficult English, in spite of what Artemis says ofcourse. Master Genius. I've read quite a lot of books that were a bit more upscaling concerning the difficulty of the words, but I'm inclined to say that it is an issue. It is very easy to read her books. So ofcourse, I devoured them. She can really bring you along in her fantasyworld and knows how to tickle your imagination.

It's a shame I'm done for now with the series. I really liked it.

I would definitely say this is a awesome series to read if you're into fantasy and easyreading.

Well, let's see what my next review will be...