Review: Defiance by C.J. Redwine

Defiance

Author: C.J. Redwine

Publisher: Balzer + Bray, 2012

Genre: YA Fantasy

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Overview

Within the walls of Baalboden, beneath the shadow of the city's brutal leader, Rachel Adams has a secret. While other girls sew dresses and obey their male Protectors, Rachel knows how to survive in the wilderness and deftly wield a sword. When her father, Jared, fails to return from a courier mission and is declared dead, the Commander assigns Rachel a new Protector, her father's apprentice, Logan--the same boy Rachel declared her love for two years ago, and the same one who handed her heart right back to her. Left with nothing but a fierce belief in her father's survival, Rachel decides to escape and find him herself. But treason against the Commander carries a heavy price, and what awaits her in the Wasteland could destroy her.

At nineteen, Logan McEntire is many things. Orphan. Outcast. Inventor. As apprentice to the city's top courier, Logan is focused on learning his trade so he can escape the tyranny of Baalboden. But his plan never included being responsible for his mentor's impulsive daughter. Logan is determined to protect her, but when his escape plan goes wrong and Rachel pays the price, he realizes he has more at stake than disappointing Jared.

As Rachel and Logan battle their way through the Wasteland, stalked by a monster that can't be killed and an army of assassins out for blood, they discover romance, heartbreak, and a truth that will incite a war decades in the making.

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Reboot

Amy Tintera

May 7 2013

Goodreads:

Five years ago, Wren Connolly was shot three times in the chest. After 178 minutes she came back as a Reboot: stronger, faster, able to heal, and less emotional. The longer Reboots are dead, the less human they are when they return. Wren 178 is the deadliest Reboot in the Republic of Texas. Now seventeen years old, she serves as a soldier for HARC (Human Advancement and Repopulation Corporation).

Wren’s favorite part of the job is training new Reboots, but her latest newbie is the worst she’s ever seen. As a 22, Callum Reyes is practically human. His reflexes are too slow, he’s always asking questions, and his ever-present smile is freaking her out. Yet there’s something about him she can’t ignore. When Callum refuses to follow an order, Wren is given one last chance to get him in line—or she’ll have to eliminate him. Wren has never disobeyed before and knows if she does, she’ll be eliminated, too. But she has also never felt as alive as she does around Callum.

The perfect soldier is done taking orders.

Why am I waiting for it?

The cover is very clinical and ominous looking O_O’ and the blurb sounds like awesomesauce.

Teaser Tuesday (71)

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Defiance 
by C.J. Redwine 

~Caution or Not?~

          Logan seems to sense my intentions because he slides his hands onto the small of my back, presses gently, and says, “Remember, sometimes diplomacy is the better side of warfare.”

          The heat of his hand feels like tiny sparks racing through me. “Diplomacy is a lot easier to accomplish if you’ve got your foe on his knees hoping you don’t lop of his head.”

          “Do you really have to go into every situation with nothing but your wits and your knife?” he asks.

          “Do you really have to go into every situation with more caution than a grandmother crossing Market Square?”

 

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 This week’s musing is…

Have you ever read a book after watching the movie/television version only to find that you don't like the book as much as the adaptation?

I think that happened to me with The Vampire Diaries. I started watching the TV show and then decided to get the first two books. I didn't like them so much but the rest of the book series is fine. But that's the only case I can think of... Usually I like both the book and the movies, like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and the latest Twilight movies. Other times I hate the adaptation but love the books like Eragon, The Vampire's Assistant, and Percy Jackson. Now...who's excited for The Mortal Instruments Movie? *raises hand*

Out This Week!

Elixir (Covenant 3.5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Avow (Archers of Avalon 3)
by Chelsea Fine
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Review: My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

My Life Next Door

Author: Huntley Fitzpatrick

Publisher: Dial Books, 2012

Genre: New Adult Contemporary

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Overview

The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them . . . until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs her terrace and changes everything. As the two fall fiercely in love, Jase's family makes Samantha one of their own. Then in an instant, the bottom drops out of her world and she is suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself?

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Crimson Frost

(Mythos Academy 4)

Jennifer Estep

December 24 2013 

Goodreads:

I should have known that my first official date with Logan Quinn was destined to end in disaster. If we’d gotten into a swordfight, or been ambushed by Reapers, I’d have been more prepared. But getting arrested mid-sip at the local coffee hangout? I didn’t see that one coming.

I’ve been accused of purposely helping the Reapers free Loki from his prison—and the person leading the charge against me is Linus Quinn, Logan’s dad. The worst part is that pretty much everyone at Mythos Academy thinks I’m guilty. If I’m going to get out of this mess alive, I’ll have to do it myself…

Why am I waiting for it?

I read a snippet of the first chapter and literally screamed. Need this.