Review: Alex and Eliza (Alex & Eliza #1) by Melissa de la Cruz

April 21, 2018 GoodeyReadsLeave a comment

Rating: ☆☆☆.5
Audience: YA+, no language, a few kisses, some violence (it is a war after all)
Length: 368 pages
Author: Melissa de la Cruz
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Release Date: April 11th, 2017
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REVOLUTIONARY.

Let me preface: I have not seen Hamilton, I know only from my A.P U.S. History class information on Hamilton. I’m generating this review based off this book alone.*

*Though I do admit this has made me want to go read that 800 page biography of Hamilton now.

Now we’ve got that out of the way, I thought this book was nice. It was interesting seeing how the author interpreted the story and added her own twist and take on the story.

Even if you know the story it has some good twists. I got through it quickly and had am now inspired to learn more about this story and Hamilton’s in general.

There wasn’t any language. Some kisses were in there, and of course, a bit of violence.

Review: Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

April 21, 2018 GoodeyReadsLeave a comment

Rating: ☆☆☆.5
Audience: YA+, no language in English (one word in Italian is used a few times), some kissing, no violence
Length: 389 pages
Author: Jenna Evans Welch
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Release Date: May 3rd, 2016
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WANDERLUST.

Oh this book is sooooo cute and a quick read. Just what I was looking for!

This book also gave my major wanderlust to see Italy. And to eat gelato. Yum.

The characters were adorable and I wanted to give everyone a hug to make the feel better. I enjoyed that even with death being a focus, it wasn’t heavy. There was a light for Lina to continue and enjoy her time even though her Mom is no longer there.

Ren made me have all the dreamy eyes. He’s a precious cinnamon roll. The interactions between Lina and Ren made me smile and even laugh out loud on occasion.

Also, Howard. I love him too. And think he deserves all the love for his heartbreak too.

Great read. One Italian curse word is used, no violence and a few kissing scenes. An appropriate read for younger audiences.

Review: The Traitor’s Game (The Traitor’s Game #1) by Jennifer A. Nielsen

April 17, 2018 GoodeyReadsLeave a comment

Rating: ☆☆☆
Audience: Teen, no language, two kissing scenes, some violence
Length: 400 pages
Author: Jennifer A. Nielsen
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Release Date: February 27th, 2018
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CHILD’S PLAY.

I may be in a reading slump, or maybe I was that underwhelmed.

This story was nothing new in the fantasy YA world. I found it took me til about half-way through the book before I was more intrigued and encouraged to finish the book. The plot thickened and characters a little more mad that gave some different sides to the book.

The characters were one-dimensional. I often found myself trying to figure out which POV (of the two) I was reading because the narrations sounded the same. They lacked depth.

Without going on too much more because at this point I’m going to get on a soap box, there was no language, only a few kisses and some violence.

I feel my real issue is that the book is for a younger crowd, I think pre-teen and teens would enjoy this book and find it more deep than I did.

Review: Always and Forever, Lara Jean (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before #3) by Jenny Han

April 12, 2018January 13, 2021 GoodeyReadsLeave a comment

Rating: ☆☆☆☆.5
Audience: YA+, some language, some kissing, one almost love scene, no violence
Length: 336 pages
Author: Jenny Han
Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers
Release Date: May 2nd, 2017
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THE PERFECT COOKIE.

When I read the first book, I thought it was good. The second book was okay. I actually decided not to buy the third book, but our library had it so I thought I might as well see what happens! The third book turned out to be really good.

This felt like high school. It wasn’t over-stylized and dramatic. Anyone reminiscing on high school probably has at least one or two moments that happened in this book and I love that.

Lara Jean was so cute and all of her “baking therapy” made me start baking that day to haha. I adore Peter K. He and Lara Jean really mean something to each other and I was cheering them on the entire time.

The family essence was a great aspect. The sisters have unique personalities and added a lovely and salty dynamic. Watching Trina and Dan fall in love was adorable as well.

I loved that this book didn’t feel forced. Even towards the end I wasn’t quite sure how it was going to all play out. While a ‘typical’ story it stood alone and was a great conclusion to this series. I’m glad I ended up picking it out.

Some language (Peter can’t hold his tongue sometimes haha). Some kissing, one almost love scene. No violence! An overall great read that caused me to stay up way too late.