Cinder By: Marissa MeyerSynopsis: "Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future." This best seller was on my TBR list for way too long before I picked it up a couple of months ago. As soon as I saw this title pass through my GoodReads recommendations, I knew I needed to read it, as the synopsis alone has my name written all over it.
Cinderella is of course the main story arc that this book imitates, and although the similar themes and characters are obvious to anyone who is familiar with said fairy tale, this book definitely takes that story and shapes it into something unique in itself. I have never read anything quite like this imaginative tale before, and even previous to finishing this first installment of the series, I knew this book was going to be a new favorite. If you love fairy tales, magic, mystery, sci-fi, romance and fast paced development, this is definitely a book I would recommend for you. The book starts off by dropping you in the middle of a futuristic New Beijing, and right from the get-go you're pulled into an intriguing universe and enchanted completely by the rich characters and layered storytelling. I wasn't sure how good the writing in this novel was going to be, since this is Marissa Meyers debut work, however I was pleasantly surprised by her talent and I can't wait to read the rest of the series. This novel garnered an overall rating of 9.5 from me, and that is definitely a rave review. I am not the kind of person who normally reads books over again - I like to read things once and move on - however I could actually see myself reading this book again, which seems to me like a bit of magic all on it's own. Storytelling: 10/10 Characters: 9/10 Themes: 9/10 Entertainment: 10/10 Overall: 9.5/10 My final thoughts - would buy again - this is a sci-fantasy lover's dream that will keep you immersed in thought about the story long after you've closed the book. Happy reading! Tru~
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Today is a big day for TruBeauty; it is a day when, with the help of my amazing supporters, we reached the 100 like milestone on the TruBeauty Facebook page. To some this may seem like a small feat, maybe something unimportant, but to me it is a symbol of my passion and what I have been able to accomplish with my life's work.
Pride fills my heart as I realize that I really can make possible any dream that I hold, any goal that I want to accomplish. I know that as long as I work hard enough, and I dream big enough, magic can work in it's own mysterious way and bring to life my vision. Despite this being one rather small beginning milestone of a long and arduous journey, it is representative of everything I hope to accomplish in the coming years. I am so happy and so deeply grateful for the opportunity to experience this success. Though I am proud of what I have begun, I know that I couldn't have done it without my supporters. My amazing friends and family who have never left my side; my wonderful followers and readers who have decided to take the time to like my page, or read my reviews, helping me reach other people in the world. And last but not least, I couldn't have done it without my haters and the people who have discouraged me - I am grateful for these people too, because without them I may not have learned how to be as strong and grateful as I am. Now that I have reached this milestone, it's my turn to give back to the people who have helped me to take this leap forward. So to the people who have assisted me in getting the ball rolling, I have decided to reward you with a giveaway. This giveaway will take place on my Facebook page as well as here on TruBeauty's website. It will be a small hair care giveaway to show my appreciation to everyone and everything that has gotten me to where I am today and helped me discover my passion and strength. Within the next few days, after I have organized the details of this giveaway, I will post a status online explaining how to enter and what the prizes will be. I hope that each and every one of you amazing people will enter, and I wish I could give something away to all of you, because you all deserve it. Thank you again for everything you have done to help me, friends, I couldn't have come this far without you. You're all truly beautiful inside and out. Warmest wishes, Tru <3 Synopsis:
“Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genius—and, above all, a criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren't the fairies of bedtime stories—they're dangerous! Full of unexpected twists and turns, Artemis Fowl is a riveting, magical adventure.” When I first added this book to my library, I wasn’t sure what to expect from it. As far as I knew it was a work of children’s fiction which many people had read and talked about, but no one seemed all that crazy over these days. Finally, after some deliberation, I decided to pick this book up and read it, since it had been sitting on my TBR shelf for months. Trying to go into it with an open mind and no expectations was the way I decided to go about it. In the end, I was extremely pleasantly surprised with what I found inside this little gem, so here I am reviewing this story, which has quickly become a favorite of mine. My favorite part about this book is that it appeals to so many age groups. Everything about it seems to want to reach out to as many different kinds of readers as possible. First you have the combination of fantasy mixed with modern day, which is a type of genre crossover that I think a lot of different readers can appreciate. Then you have your incredibly young anti-hero, who can be said to be both the protagonist and antagonist of his own story. You’re introduced to a unique family setting, which can appeal to people who have non-traditional families themselves. And these qualities, combined with excellent writing and story development, laid the ground work for this book to become one of the most memorable reads of the month of March for me. The best part of this book for me was Eoin’s ability to add a fantasy element to his world, which is supposed to be just like reality, without having me suspend my disbelief all that much. The magical occurrences are well explained, without being overly complex, which makes this book easy for children of all ages, as well as adults, to enjoy thoroughly. Another excellent element added by Colfer was the little innuendos that made this book really enjoyable for a young adult reader like me. Every once in a while Eoin would add a little joke or detail that it was obviously placed there for the enjoyment of an older reader. That was something I was quite appreciative of and it made me think about what a great book this would be to read with your kid. Despite this being a book that is clearly directed toward younger readers, there are so many mature elements, and it is such a rich tale of intrigue and good vs evil, that I land firmly on the side of this being a story for all ages. In the end, I gave this story a 5 star rating on Goodreads, and I am really looking forward to reading the next installment. If you have been looking for a lighthearted read that can tickle your adult side while also speaking to the kid in you, I highly recommend Artemis Fowl #1 as the next story you pick up. Read on Readers! ~ TruBeauty |
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