Ensnared by A.G. Howard

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For the last 5 days I’ve been putting off writing this review until I knew what to say… and I will admit I still somewhat don’t. So here it goes, my attempt to put my mind around the concept that my favorite series just ended:

Hey potential readers, if you have been hesitant on reading this series with the entire a-lot-of-good-characters-who-are-mostly-main-ones-die syndrome I need to tell you this: no one you love dies. I should probably mentioned that was a tad bit of a general spoiler… sorry readers. No, but the ending was absolutely amazing. I cried because of how perfect the ending was and that is saying something.

After the Red Queen and Sister Two crash the prom and take Morpheus and Jeb to the looking-glass dimension Alyssa will do anything to to get them back, and rescue her two worlds from utter chaos. Alyssa will have to give it everything, her heart and soul, in order to win back her crown and save everyone. In the midst of beauty and chaos will she manage to make peace with her two sides to pull it off?

A. G. Howard has really outdone herself this time, and she left enough room for the fandom to continue to thrive especially with a lot of area for fan fiction to be made, or even a sequel series if she would want. I look forward to what A.G. Howard will write next and I expect it to be as good or better than these last four books. I feel sad that this is the end. Bye characters I loved, I shall read about you again in my rereads of the series.

Rating: An amazing all out of the thousands of moths in the flying moth carpet that Morpheus flies with, and let’s add in a flying cane just for extra measure. Hmmm I think that means a 100% percent is in order 5 out of 5

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Unhinged by A.G. Howard

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I’ve reread the book 7 times and it’s still my favorite book of all time. I need my own Morpheus so bad. WHY DON’T THEY MAKE FICTION CHARACTERS REAL!?

In the year after Splintered, Alyssa’s life has been pretty normal, you know normal stuff like talking bugs, hot moth guys visiting your dreams, and mosaics made out of blood. Yeah… normal, (we worry about you Alyssa.) The Red Queen has come back with a vengeance against Morpheus and Alyssa. Wonderland and the ones Alyssa’s loves have entered the cross-fire of this dangerous game. The question is ‘will they be able to stop it in time?’

Okay that sounds like Jeb does nothing in this book, but honestly it doesn’t focus as much on him as it does Morpheus. I have no regrets. I could say a lot of things, but I really won’t to make sure I don’t spoil anything; I will tell you one thing: Morpheus enters the real world. *Tapes mouth in order to not go on a lovely rant about Morpheus*

RATING 50 OUT OF 5 STARS! Read the book people, read the book. You will love it I promise you that.

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Moth in the Mirror by A.G. Howard

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What can be better than seeing the point of view of your two favorite male characters why vie for Alyssa’s attention? Honestly, nothing is better. *Le sigh* Oh Morpheus and Jeb, you two, make us swoon.

In short, Morpheus goes to the train of lost memories to see why Jeb manages to catch Alyssa’s attention better than him via Jeb’s lost memories. This causes us to be in two different time periods, one of between book one and two with Morpheus, and the other in the scenes where Jeb and Alyssa are separated in book one.

Those scenes of Jeb’s were actual scenes from the original draft of Splintered. Hey, removed scenes don’t always die. Congrats for figuring out a way to include them A.G. Howard! Sadly this book is an Ebook which requires us to have kindles/nooks/iPads, but I so suggest getting it or borrowing it from a friend because this should not be missed. It explains so many of Morpheus’s actions in the next book.

4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Splintered by A.G. Howard

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It’s finally time I got around to reviewing my favorite series by my favorite author, so yeah, I’m going to be a bit biased. Seriously I’ve debated doing this for a few months now since I’m afraid I’m going to embarrass myself in front of her. I may have had a little hesitation, but with three days (and counting) till the last book in the series comes out; so it’s time to throw that hesitation out the window and review the first three books before I’m too late.

The universe of Splintered is a darkly re-imagining of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Wonderland’ that you will fall in love with. Follow Alyssa, a descendant of Alice Liddell herself, as she confronts what she fears most, Wonderland, with the help of her crush/best friend Jeb. Of course Wonderland isn't what it seems… there is Morpheus to sing you a lullaby in your dreams.

Before I continue and fangirl into oblivion I have to give you a link to the amazing A.G. Howard’s blog because the book is only one half of the story the rest she reveals there: http://www.aghoward.com/

I could honestly go on a thirty minute rant on why this book needs to be read but I’m going to let the text speak for itself, literally; the ink is purple! That should be reason enough to read the book. Seriously, how many books have colored text?

Rating: If it is even possible (well to me it is,) I rate this book 10 out of 5 stars and that's saying something. MORPHEUS ALL THE WAY!!!

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Waistcoats and Weaponry by Gail Carriger

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Anyone know where to get a bladed fan? No, just me who wants one? Well dang people that weapon is amazing. What are you thinking?

Welcome back to your third adventure with Sophronia and the rest of the gang from Finishing School. This time around “Ria” (I love this nickname) and her friends are on a journey to help Sidheag with some untimely family issues. They end up being chased by Picklemen (curse those political tyrants,) and flywaymen (this is why we can’t have fun flying things people.) And to think it all started with a pigeon and a dance.

Sarcasm and my favorite genre, steampunk, aside I, and many others, were not disappointed with how this book turned out. Wait, that is debatable because shippings that went cannon died. Curse separation anxiety. The plot on the other hand was up to pitch. We got other shippings that finally went cannon (fangirls beware to have your day made) and we had such cool weapons this time around. I may have to find me a bladed fan or two.

RATING: 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski

          Fun Fact: If you read the acknowledgments then you will know that this book's title comes from phenomenon of the same name. Whenever a young adult book that comes out that is based off of a phenomenon or theory I have so much respect for it. (My nerd I showing, whoops!) 

While I get my nerd under control let’s go the the synopsis:

          Kestrel is part of the elite of the Empire being the daughter of a legendary general. She is never questioned on anything she does until she buys 19 year old Arin, a slave from a nation her father took over. Honesty is the best quality, which sparks a friendship then romance between the two and they soon will discover how much the secret’s they keep cost.

           A forewarning to anyone who reads this book the romance is pretty much screwed. Just think about it; they're on opposite sides, with each one loyal to their cause. Talk about a star-crossed lovers situation.

          Still wondering if you should read this book? My answer to that is if you like romance then, why yes, you should read it. There are so many scenes that are so cutesy and will just woo you. Those scenes my friends, are the ones you will reread about a dozen times just because you want something in your life that cute. Now If only books were reality...

         Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars because well... The story isn't it done we have 2 more books to wait, impatiently I might add, for them to come out.

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Where the Stars Still Shine by Trish Doller

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Okay, I’ll be the first to admit that, when reading the beginning half of this book, I thought what in the world am I getting myself into. While the beginning of this book is uber awkward at stages, it gave you a sense that you were living in the books world. I was enthralled at the world and characters Trish Doller painted inside the readers head.

Callie has never had what we would call a normal life. At the age of 5 she was kidnapped by her mother and always on the run avoiding what new danger that shows up next. When what she has been running from all her life finally catches up to her she is thrown in the arms of the man she barely knows, her dad. In order to live a life with her father, she will have to find out what it truly means to be a normal girl.

This book should be the poster child of why you should read a book further than the first 50 pages. There is no denying that. If you get past it’s rocky beginning, you will discover this wonderful, beautiful world. I can’t stop reiterating how wonderful this book ended up being and even the ending… *le sigh* I don’t think I’ll find a book this good for a few months.

Final rating? 4.5 out of 5 stars only not getting perfection due to the rocky beginning. Nonetheless READ THE BOOK.

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