Waiting on Wednesday #4

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine.

The End Games by T. Michael Martin

Goodreads Synopsis:

t happened on Halloween.

The world ended.

And a dangerous Game brought it back to life.

Seventeen-year-old Michael and his five-year-old brother, Patrick, have been battling monsters in The Game for weeks.

In the rural mountains of West Virginia, armed with only their rifle and their love for each other, the brothers follow Instructions from the mysterious Game Master. They spend their days searching for survivors, their nights fighting endless hordes of “Bellows”—creatures that roam the dark, roaring for flesh. And at this Game, Michael and Patrick are very good.

But The Game is changing.

The Bellows are evolving.

The Game Master is leading Michael and Patrick to other survivors—survivors who don’t play by the rules.

And the brothers will never be the same.

T. Michael Martin’s debut novel is a transcendent thriller filled with electrifying action, searing emotional insight, and unexpected romance.

This definitely sounds great.Plus another great cover!

Book Review: The Agency: A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee

 The Agency: A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee

Publisher: Candlewick Press
 Publication Date: September 6, 2009
 Pages: 223
Source: I purchased this on my Kobo.

Review:

Set in Victorian England The Agency tells us the story of Mary Quinn. Mary Quinn was orphaned as a young child and as a resort has to turn to thieving.  Mary gets caught thieving and is sentenced to death.  Fortunately before that can occur Mary is taken by the women who run Miss Scrimshaw's Academy for Girls. When she turns 17 she learns that the school is actually a cover for an all-women’s spy agency, and she learns that she will be given her first assignment!

I liked the character of Mary quite a bit. She could keep care of herself and did not allow others to walk all over her. She also acknowledges when she has done wrong and made a mistake.  The only problem I had was I do not believe in the times this book was set in Mary would have been able to all she did in The Agency.  James the other main character in The Agency was also an enjoyable character. I liked his and Mary’s relationship and how it developed very slowly. At first James is very frustrated by Mary but learns to care for her. They had some great banter and knew how to push each other’s buttons.

The Agency was a little predictable at times. I knew pretty early on who was responsible and how the mystery would fit together.  I also knew how many of the characters relationship where going to develop and what would happen to them. This caused me to take off a star. I know it would have been more enjoyable had I not been able to guess what was going to occur in these situations. 

If you want a quick read , that might be predictable The Agency would be a read to check out.

What I rate this : 3/5 stars. 

Waiting on Wednesday #3

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine.

In the After by Demitria Lunetta

Goodreads Synopsis:

They hear the most silent of footsteps.
They are faster than anything you've ever seen.
And They won't stop chasing you...until you are dead.

Amy is watching TV when it happens, when the world is attacked by Them. These vile creatures are rapidly devouring mankind. Most of the population is overtaken, but Amy manages to escape—and even rescue “Baby,” a toddler left behind in the chaos. Marooned in Amy’s house, the girls do everything they can to survive—and avoid Them at all costs.

After years of hiding, they are miraculously rescued and taken to New Hope, a colony of survivors living in a former government research compound. While at first the colony seems like a dream with plenty of food, safety, and shelter, New Hope slowly reveals that it is far from ideal. And Amy soon realizes that unless things change, she’ll lose Baby—and much more.

Rebellious, courageous, and tender, this unforgettable duo will have you on the edge of your seat as you tear through the pulse-pounding narrow escapes and horrifying twists of fate in this thrilling debut from author Demitria Lunetta.

 OH MY GOSH GUYS! This one sounds so amazing. The cover is super creepy and I think works well with the synopsis. I really want to know what "them" are!!

What are you waiting for?! 

Mini Book Review :If I Stay by Gayle Forman

I have been so busy with school I have not been able to write any reviews or read very much.(Well other books then the ones I have to use to write my research paper on.) So I decided to post a mini review of a book that I read last year!  I  really want to re-read If I Stay so if I do I will be writing a longer review.

I definitely liked this book! I usually tend to enjoy dystopian/paranormal/fantasy books, but If I Stay was so good that I went on to my good reads and added a ton of more contemporary books to read!

I liked all the characters in this book. They all seemed so real, like the could be your friend or neighbour. My favorites were Adam, Mia, and Gramps. I really felt for Mia in the book and kept thinking what if this was my family? I am close to my family so I honestly don't know what I would do in Mia's situation to stay or go.

But I am happy with the choice she made! I have to read what happens next. I am going to the bookstore on Friday when I get payed to pick up Where she Went!!( I have read it since this review. I enjoyed it but I liked If I Stay better.)

If you haven't read this definitely pick this up!

I rate it: 4/5

Stacking the Shelves #2

Stacking The Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews. Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you got that week! Here is what I bought these past two weeks!!

-Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier [Goodreads]
This was only 5.99$ so I couldn't say no!
-Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson [Goodreads]
I have read so many good reviews!! Looks amazing.
-Enclave by Ann Aguirre [Goodreads]

I wanted to buy even more because I had a coupon but I needed to spend 50$ but I just couldn't.
What did you guys get this week?!