Desires Of The Dead

"Violet can sense the echoes of those who've been murdered—and the matching imprint that clings to their killers. Only those closest to her know what she is capable of, but when she discovers the body of a young boy she also draws the attention of the FBI, threatening her entire way of life.

As Violet works to keep her morbid ability a secret, she unwittingly becomes the object of a dangerous obsession. Normally she'd turn to her best friend, Jay, except now that they are officially a couple, the rules of their relationship seem to have changed. And with Jay spending more and more time with his new friend Mike, Violet is left with too much time on her hands as she wonders where things went wrong. But when she fills the void by digging into Mike's tragic family history, she stumbles upon a dark truth that could put everyone in danger."

Slight spoiler alert.

This book was amazing, I was immediately sucked into it. I love the way Jay and Violet's relationship progresses, and the romance between them is adorable. And yes I loved the sex scene between them. It didn't tell you absolutely nothing the way Twilight did, but it didn't go into all the gory details the way a romance novel would. It was the perfect medium between the 2 and I loved it. I'm a total sucker for romance and this book nailed it. The way everything kind of wraps together is really interesting. I have to say I liked this one better than the first one.

I'd give this one a 5/5. Definitely a must read!


Now I am working on the third book in the series called The Last Echo. 
All 3 books are for the Semi Charmed Summer Book Challenge

The Body Finder

"Violet Ambrose is grappling with two major issues: Jay Heaton and her morbid secret ability. While the sixteen-year-old is confused by her new feelings for her best friend since childhood, she is more disturbed by her "power" to sense dead bodies—or at least those that have been murdered. Since she was a little girl, she has felt the echoes that the dead leave behind in the world... and the imprints that attach to their killers.

Violet has never considered her strange talent to be a gift; it mostly just led her to find the dead birds her cat had tired of playing with. But now that a serial killer has begun terrorizing her small town, and the echoes of the local girls he's claimed haunt her daily, she realizes she might be the only person who can stop him.

Despite his fierce protectiveness over her, Jay reluctantly agrees to help Violet on her quest to find the murderer—and Violet is unnerved to find herself hoping that Jay's intentions are much more than friendly. But even as she's falling intensely in love, Violet is getting closer and closer to discovering a killer... and becoming his prey herself."

I really liked this book. I loved the combination of supernatural, crime, and romance. The friendship between Violet and Jay, along with her and her other friends is amazing. I loved the way they joke with each other and tease each other. I also loved the way the let you read from the killers point of view it gives you a glimpse into his crazy mind.

Overall its an amazing book. I would give it a 4.5/5. The only reason I wont give it a 5 is because in the beginning there are some paragraphs that aren't that well written and don't flow very well, but other than that its a great read, and I couldn't put it down.

What Happened To Goodbye

"Since her parents' bitter divorce, McLean and her dad, a restaurant consultant, have been on the move-four towns in two years. Estranged from her mother and her mother's new family, McLean has followed her dad in leaving the unhappy past behind. And each new place gives her a chance to try out a new persona: from cheerleader to drama diva. But now, for the first time, McLean discovers a desire to stay in one place and just be herself, whoever that is. Perhaps Dave, the guy next door, can help her find out. "


Just finished reading this for the Semi-Charmed Summer 2012 Book Challenge


I absolutely loved it. I took me a little while to get into, but it was still really good. Sarah Dessen is one of my favorite authors, but one thing about her books is that she makes her characters really frustrating. The way they act or the things they say always make me angry and I just want to scream at them. This book was slightly predictable, but many young adult books are. Overall I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars and recommend you read it, as well as Sarah Dessen's other books.


The next book I am reading for the challenge is The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting

Its Been Awhile

I know its been forever, but school has kind of taken over my life. But I'm back and I'm started off with a nice summer book challenge. Its called the Semi Charmed 2012 Summer Book Challenge hosted by A Novel Challenge. 


The Book I am going to start with is a book that has been on my list of books to read for a while now and I just haven't gotten around to reading it. What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen.She is one of my favorite authors and I can't wait to get started. See you after I finish the book =]

Top Ten Tuesday

Hosted by The Broke and The Bookish

Top 10 Books I want to Re-Read

1. The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer: With the final movies coming out I want to refresh my memory on the books.
2. Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty: I recently read on the authors blog that they are coming out with a movie about it. I love this book and want to read it again before the movie.
3. Dreamland by Sarah Dessen: This was the second Sarah Dessen book I ever read. She is one of my favorite authors and I haven't read this book in a long time.
4. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown: I love this book. I recently got one that contains pictures of all the art work and stuff the book refers to so I really want to read it.
5. Holes by Louis Sachar: When I first read this book I stayed up pretty much all night reading it. Its been years since I have read it and I want to read it again.
6. Jemima J by Jane Green: This was the first Jane Green book I ever read and now she is one of my favorite authors. This is another book I haven't read in a long time.

I couldn't think of anymore. I am not big on re-reading books because I remember them pretty well and it isn't as fun for me to read when I already know what is going to happen. I do like to re-read books before they come out with a movie based on it, or if a new sequel is coming out, or if I haven't read it in a really long time. 

Favorite Book Friday

This week's book is:

Summary: "An ingenious code hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci. A desperate race through the cathedrals and castles of Europe. An astonishing truth concealed for centuries . . . unveiled at last. While in Paris, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is awakened by a phone call in the dead of the night. The elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum, his body covered in baffling symbols. As Langdon and gifted French cryptologist Sophie Neveu sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to discover a trail of clues hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci—clues visible for all to see and yet ingeniously disguised by the painter. Even more startling, the late curator was involved in the Priory of Sion—a secret society whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci—and he guarded a breathtaking historical secret. Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine puzzle—while avoiding the faceless adversary who shadows their every move—the explosive, ancient truth will be lost forever"


Why its one of my favorites:  Its one of those book I just couldn't put down. There were historical facts, suspense, mystery, and action. I know this book gets a lot of criticism from religous people. But I'm a pretty strong christian and I still love this book. Yes it makes the churches look kind of bad, but, and this is a big BUT, its FICTION, its not real. And if you read it with that in mind its a really good book. Its also interesting to read because there are people who actually believe some of the things portrayed in the book. Overall its an amazing book and i think everyone should read it.

I Want Wednesday

Its Wednesday again and that means I get to talk about the books I want =]

Summary: "Lily Sanderson has a secret, and it’s not that she has a huge crush on gorgeous swimming god Brody Bennett, who makes her heart beat flipper-fast. Unrequited love is hard enough when you’re a normal teenage girl, but when you’re half human, half mermaid like Lily, there’s no such thing as a simple crush. 
Lily’s mermaid identity is a secret that can’t get out, since she’s not just any mermaid – she’s a Thalassinian princess. When Lily found out three years ago that her mother was actually a human, she finally realized why she didn’t feel quite at home in Thalassinia, and she’s been living on land and going to Seaview high school ever since, hoping to find where she truly belongs. Sure, land has its problems – like her obnoxious, biker boy neighbor Quince Fletcher – but it has that one major perk – Brody. The problem is, mermaids aren’t really the casual dating type – when they “bond,” it’s for life. When Lily’s attempt to win Brody’s love leads to a tsunami-sized case of mistaken identity, she is in for a tidal wave of relationship drama, and she finds out, quick as a tailfin flick, that happily-ever-after never sails quite as smoothly as you planned."

Why I want it: I'm starting to get sick of the vampires and werewolves. I am really feeling the mermaid books. I really hope more come out.

Summary: "A message. A key. A mirror. A secret world unlocked.

Lena has lived her whole life near the beach, walking the shore, breathing the salty air,swimming in the cold water, and watching the surfers rule the waves. As her sixteenth birthday approaches, Lena vows to learn to surf. Her father forbids it.

Now nothing can stop Lena from seeking the mermaid, not even the dangerous waves at Magic Crescent Cove. But something Lena can’t identify at first—an ancient, powerful magic—keeps drawing her to the water. One day, she finally catches sight of it: a beautiful woman, with a silvery tail. And what Lena sees in the mermaids mirror will change her life forever"

Why I want it: Again I am feeling the mermaid books

Summary: "I am a beast. A beast. Not quite wolf or bear, gorilla or dog, but a horrible new creature who walks upright – a creature with fangs and claws and hair springing from every pore. I am a monster. You think I’m talking fairy tales? No way. The place is New York City. The time is now. It’s no deformity, no disease. And I’ll stay this way forever – ruined – unless I can break the spell. 

Yes, the spell, the one the witch in my English class cast on me. Why did she turn me into a beast who hides by day and prowls by night? I’ll tell you. I’ll tell you how I used to be Kyle Kingsbury, the guy you wished you were, with money, perfect looks, and a perfect life. And then, I’ll tell you how I became perfectly beastly"

Why I want it: I saw the movie and thought it was great. I want to read the book because I am sure its better. I also love modern spins on old fairy tales