Some Quiet Place Review

Title: Some Quiet Place

Author: Kelsey Sutton

Publisher: Flux

Pages: 336

Some Quiet Place by Kelsey Sutton is a strange book. Strange in a unique sort of way. It takes a completely original idea and simply runs with it. Because I did have to force myself to read the first 100 pages, I have to give this book a 2.5 out of 5. 

Elizabeth has never been the same since the car accident when she was 4/5. Since then, her family and home life turned abusive and non comforting. Elizabeth simply cannot feel emotions; although, she can see them in their otherworldly humanoid form. This intrigues the emotion Fear. Thus, it makes it a challenge to try to get to the bottom of this circumstance. 

The idea of having a protagonist who doesn't feel anything but physical pain is utterly original and unique. However, this does prove to become utterly boring after the first few scenes. As one can probably imagine, a character that lacks emotion is incredibly boring. The only thing that makes up for it is about mid way through the book is the change of pace that thankfully saves this book from my unfinished pile. 

The love triangle in this book kind of put me off a bit. I just have an issue with it in general, so the who dynamic kind of annoyed me. "Just choose one and stop playing with the other, " is what I wanted to tell Elizabeth for the majority of this book!

The plot was interesting enough to keep me mildly to moderately entertained. Although, I should give it credit for the mild plot twists/surprises at the end. Overall, though, it was just okay. The idea is the only thing that is special. 

So if you have read Some Quiet Place already and disagree with me, then let me suggest The Coldest Girl in Coldtown (Link here) and The Registry (link here). 

Chosen At Nightfall Review

Chosen at Nightfall is the fifth and final installment to the Shadow Falls series by C.C. Hunter. Over the pass two and a half years, I have enjoyed reading the series and being in despair while waiting for the release date. To my dismay, however, this final conclusion seemed to be rather disappointing and somewhat of a let down. It's not necessarily bad, but it just did not live up to expectations. I guess I shall give it a 3 out of 5. 

Unfortunately, the plot of the book is not really too interesting, with the exception of a chapter or two in the middle and a couple of chapters towards the end, so I had to really be dedicated and made myself read the majority of this book. In fact, after reading the first page, I just wanted to close my eyes and go to sleep. The climax was a bit anticlimactic, especially since entire climax that has been built up the entire series is only a brief chapter that get's quickly taken care of. It seemed as though the author didn't put too much thought into it and just wanted to get it over with. The resolution was dull, which I suppose is to be expected, but still. Perhaps my distaste for the plot is caused from my evolving tastes and opinions, thus don't cloud your judgement with my opinions. I want to know your thoughts.

Throughout this whole series, there is a big freaking, annoying love-triangle between Kylie, Lucas, and Derek. If you're like me, and not exactly a fan of love-triangles or even the gasp! maddening love-polygon, then this book will at least give you closure to Kylie's infuriating indecisiveness. She has been caught between the hot, passionate, werewolf Lucas and the caring, lovable fairy Derek. If I had it my way, I'd have Kylie just pick both, have a open or mutually consensual two-way relationship. However, if I had to choose, I would pick Derek because he seems to truly care for her holistic well being. He understands and accepts her for who she is; what's more, he doesn't experience turmoil for it! On the other hand, Lucas is the all hot and passionate love who is required to have intense loyalty to his werewolf pack... a pack that excludes Kylie. Therefore, it's annoying as he tries to have both without thinking of Kylie. 

Though in this new installment, he has made his decision: Kylie. Thus Lucas suffers the consequences and he's been shunned from the majority of the werewolf community. Kylie suffers the same turmoil that she is the reason for Lucas' decision; in addition, continually grieves over Lucas' betrayal. She spends the majority of the book grieving and just being sad over Lucas. That is pretty much all she feels: sadness over Lucas, Lucas, and... guess who? Lucas. As a reader, it is immensely annoying having to constantly read about her whining. Make a decision, take action, just freaking DO something! 

The chemistry between Kylie and Lucas seemed fake, or just that there is a big gap that's missing. I could kind of understand why they wanted to be together, main reason perhaps being lust, though I feel as though lust is definitely insufficient to justify devoted love and commitment. It simply did not seem real. 

What I loved the most about this novel is Holiday and Burnett! They are the most adorable characters within the book! They both provide to be role models and idols, though they become human when their flaws are shown. However, isn't that also what make them role models, acknowledging their mistakes/flaws and trying to do something about it. I had an easier time believing in their relationship as opposed to almost every other!

1.  Does Chosen at Nightfall live up to the previous prequels? 
2. What are your thoughts on the resolution of Kylie's indecisiveness regarding her love interests?
3. Are you looking forward towards the new spin-off series featuring Della as the protagonist? 

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown Review

Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black is a vampire paranormal young adult read. It possesses action, violence, a dystopian society, and an accompanying element of a small romance. Overall, I would determine that it's a 4 out of 5 book. 

Firstly, I applaud the heroine Tana for caring about more than just her love interest. Thank you Holly Black. Tana cares about the vampire boy that she was raised to hate and fear, but instead she actually saved him from other vampires that purse to kill him. One may blame that she was not mentally stable after discovering that all of the kids at the party she was at were viciously murdered. However, this proved that she could be trusted by the vampire and in turn the vampire helped save her life. Thus on goes their short journey to Coldtown, an quarantined area dedicated to keeping all the vampires and humans inside in, allowing no escape-of coarse, unless you have a marker from turning in a vampire. 

I absolutely loved all of the action within this book! There was not a long, boring dull moment that would have tainted the book. Granted there were some small somewhat dull moments, though only minute. The surprises I honestly did not see coming! They kept coming and coming all the way until the conclusion of the story. In hindsight, it's interesting to see what instigated what, figuring out all the turning points and connections. 

The book offers another look or dimension to the well filled vampire literature that have flooded the young adult section of the book industry in recent years. However, this story has a unique setting and fabulous characters that will continue to shock you. Nothing is exactly as it seems. So even if you've read a shitload of vampire books, give this a try anyway. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. 

The relationship between Tana and Gavriel is great but rather twisted at the same time. It's not exactly your conventional kind of relationship. Though I do love it for that reason, but also that it seems equal. Tana is no damsel in distress, instead she takes on the more heroic persona who rescues others, including her strong, male love interest. This serves as foundation for the equal relationship where Tana doesn't completely, and unreasonably, obsess over Gavriel. They're a great killing duo! 

The Immortal Rules Review

The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa was an amazing read. I’d say this was a mix of action, horror, romance, and unnatural beings. This is the first book in The Blood of Eden series. Overall, I’d give it a 4.5/5.

This book has there main parts to it, or more like story arches, which does match the three official parts that book is split into. I really liked it; it gave background into the main character’s life and the dystopian world that she resides in that sets up the book. Trust me, it is anything but boring. It’s a utter horror to imagine such a world. As one character in book said, God has left the world and all that is left is Hell (my poor paraphrase :P ). I can honestly say, I’ve never read a book like this one. 

The main character, Allison Sekemoto, or Allie, I absolutely adored! She is one kick-butt, bad-ass girl! It was more like a role reversal in the latter of the book. Ignoring traditional archetypes, she was the hero of the book; she undoubtedly held her own and even others. She protected everyone around her, showing how caring and humane she is in a world where almost all of that has left, she even protects her love interest, where in typical, cliche young adult books (scratch that, it’s everywhere) that’s who protects the lady. But nope! It’s all her! I just absolutely loved her! I, at least, don’t see very many characters like her, but when I do I just can’t shut up about it. Fortunately, she is stubborn too; otherwise, she wouldn’t be as wonderful. It was fantastic watching her evolve into an even greater person.

It was very hard for me to put this book down; I wanted to read it all in one sitting, but sleep is inevitable-even for vampires too. There was always something going on, something to keep you reading. Believe me when I say that this book is filled with action and battle scenes. Even if you’re not fond of fighting, I highly suggest reading this anyway as there is way more to the book than just that. 

I know that there are many people out there, like me, who are entirely sick and turned-off by vampires. After a certain movie series, it’s been completely drained out and cliche. Yes, this book does retain the typical vampire traits that are common with almost all vampire, but keep in mind that it’s still unique. Unique in how the dynamics of the dystopian world is new and refreshing. It discusses moral and ethical issues that would arise from such a society. Luckily, Allie is such an awesome character who pulls this off and evolves very nicely. 

The only real issue I had with the book is the romantic connection and “chemistry” between Allie and her love Interest Zeke (Ezekiel). I can only plainly say is that I didn’t like it, though Zeke is not a bad person whatsoever! I just didn’t feel it, if you know what I mean. I so do not want them to end up together, but what I want doesn’t matter. 

Instead of Zeke, I whole heatedly wish for Allie to get together with her Sire, Kanin. I really loved him! He’s also her mentor, teaching her the basics of being a vampire, their history, reading, math, and combat. I just have to say it again, I love Kanin! However, there was no tension between Allie and him, making me sadly think that they won’t ever come together.

This was a terrific read! I high suggest this to those who love horror and dystopian novels. Though I do advise to not read it for the romance, but for everything else. Read it for Allison! Trust me, you’d love her! Another dystopian novel like this one is The Color of Rain by Cori McCarthy.