Above by Leah Bobet

The language was kind of confusing, until you really get into it. Then you realized that it's part of the magic of the book. It is Safe. Matthew was a very likeable character, and his role as the teller was actually really cool. It allowed you to get some background story on almost all the characters, so it was a huge part of the story. Ariel is really moody and the kind of girl that when you see her you immediately know that nothing in her life has ever gone right. Their love story was cute, but it wasn't a very big part of the story. Most of the story centered around Safe and Above. I found myself getting confused in certain parts of this book, because I wasn't sure how the story had progressed to that point. All in all, fantastic imagination, and very good storytelling.


Here's the Blurb:

Matthew has loved Ariel from the moment he found her in the tunnels, her bee’s wings falling away. They live in Safe, an underground refuge for those fleeing the city Above—like Whisper, who speaks to ghosts, and Jack Flash, who can shoot lightning from his fingers. 

But one terrifying night, an old enemy invades Safe with an army of shadows, and only Matthew, Ariel, and a few friends escape Above. As Matthew unravels the mystery of Safe’s history and the shadows’ attack, he realizes he must find a way to remake his home—not just for himself, but for Ariel, who needs him more than ever before.

                      I give this Book Three Stars. That is an amazing cover.

Gym Candy by Carl Deuker

It took me almost a hundred pages to get into this book. But once I did, I couldn't put it down. It had alot of football jargon, and to be honest with you, I didn't understand most of it. That's why I almost put it down. Once I got past all the football language, I realized there was really story in there, trying to get out. I honestly think that Mick wants to be just like his dad. He was off to a great start. But he needed to be better. Faster. Then he was. All it took was one pill. One injection. Then he needed more. He couldn't go back. Mick really seems like a great guy, he just got a little off track. This book was very hard hitting, and it lets you in Mick's mind. Just a little. Enough to tell you that it's not just saying No, it's believing it too.


Here's the Blurb:

“Look, Mick,” he said, “you’re going to find out from somebody in the gym, so you might as well find out from me. Those supplements you’re taking? They might get you a little bigger, but just a little. If you’re after serious results, there’s other stuff that produces better results much faster, stuff that a lot of guys in the gym use.” “What other stuff?” “You know what I’m talking about—gym candy.”



                             I give this Book Three Stars.

Nightshade(Nightshade #1) by Andrea Cremer

Ugh. A cliffhanger ending. You know how I love/hate those. Calla is a strong, kick-ass character, and I hope she remains that way in the next book. If she doesn't, well, I'll be heartbroken. I like Ren and Shay equally, but at some points in the book I just wanted to smack Ren. Hard. To put it this way, I liked Ren more, but Shay gets points for not making me want to smack him. My relationship with Ren would go something like this:
Smack him.
He calls me Lily.
I make up with him.
Then I make out with him.
He makes me mad.
Repeat.

Dysfunctional, No?
This plot just kept me guessing, and at the end, I'm sure I was staring off into space with a thunderstruck look on my face. But it's okay. That's what the best books are made of.

Here's the Blurb:

 Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she'll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violates her masters' laws by saving a beautiful human boy out for a hike, Calla begins to question her fate, her existence, and the very essence of the world she has known. By following her heart, she might lose everything- including her own life. Is forbidden love worth the ultimate sacrifice?


                              I give this Book Three Stars.