Week at a Glance Monday #5

Goals for this Week:

Currently Reading
Received: Author
Format: E-copy
Review: Yes

Currently Reading
Received: Netgalley (Shawntelle Madison)
Format: E-Copy ARC
Review: Yes








Currently Reading
Received: Library
Format: E-copy
Review: Possibly








Currently Reading
Received: Library
Format: E-copy
Review: Possibly







Last Week's Accomplishments:

Finished Reading
Received: Library
Format: Hardcover
Did Not Review

Finished Reading
Received: Library
Format: E-copy
Did Not Review

Top Ten #3: Sequels I Want to Read Right Now

Theses are the sequels that if I had right now, I would definitely be reading. They are in no particular order except for the very first book and the very last book, the other eight are just random.

#1: Homecoming by Kass Morgan

 

#2: Unforgotten by Jessica Brody

 

#3: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (I'm hoping I get this read before the movies comes out, need to stop putting off reading it :) )

 

#4: Insurgent by Veronica Roth (I started this one already but since I haven't read it in over a year, I need to restart)

 

#5: Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout (I think the cover is what has stopped me from picking it up... I just loved the first three covers and am not feeling this cover so much)

 

#6: Double Life of Incorporate Things by Leanna Renee Hieber

 

#7: Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi

 

#8: A Million Suns by Beth Revis

 

#9: Hero by Alethea Kontis

 

#10: Scorch Trials by James Dashner (I'm currently reading the first book right now which is why it is listed last)

Week at a Glance Monday #4

There isn't much of a difference between Thursday's goals and this week's goals and that is because of the short time period between the two goal settings, maybe there will be a difference next week. Fingers crossed... although I have exams coming up this week and next before Thanksgiving Break.

Goals for this Week:

Currently Reading
Received: Library
Format: Hardcover
Review: No (I know that I said I was going to... but I just don't have the time right now for another review with the rest that I plan on reviewing)

Currently Reading
Received: Library
Format: E-copy
Review: Looks Promising

Currently Reading
Received: Author
Format: E-copy
Review: Yes

Currently Reading
Received: Netgalley (Shawntelle Madison)
Format: E-Copy ARC
Review: Yes







Last Week's Accomplishments:


Finished Reading
Received: Library
Format: E-copy
Reviewed

Review: Strangelets by Michelle Gagnon

Strangelets by Michelle Gagnon

17-year-old Sophie lies on her deathbed in California, awaiting the inevitable loss of her battle with cancer…
17-year-old Declan stares down two armed thugs in a back alley in Galway, Ireland…
17-year-old Anat attempts to traverse a booby-trapped tunnel between Israel and Egypt…

All three strangers should have died at the exact same moment, thousands of miles apart. Instead, they awaken together in an abandoned hospital—only to discover that they’re not alone. Three other teens from different places on the globe are trapped with them. Somebody or something seems to be pulling the strings. With their individual clocks ticking, they must band together if they’re to have any hope of surviving. 

Soon they discover that they've been trapped in a future that isn't of their making: a deadly, desolate world at once entirely familiar and utterly strange. Each teen harbors a secret, but only one holds the key that could get them home. As the truth comes to light Sophie, Declan, Anat, and the rest must decide what to do with a second chance at life—if they can survive to claim it.

 

 

Pages: 288

Format: Ebook (also in Paperback, Hardcover, and Audio)

Published by: Soho Teen

Genre: YA Post-Apocalyptic + Mystery

 

Rating:

4 stars

 

Review:

Michelle Gagnon has written an amazing post-apocalyptic/mystery story that had me guessing throughout the book about what was going on. I was caught on the synopsis of this book, and when I finally opened it up to read, I was not disappointed. The description of the future where Anat, Declan, and Sophie end up is very descriptive. The details in this novel were fantastic. I could imagine everything from the world down to what exists [thrinaxes/cynogs (hide spoiler)] in the world. I loved Declan and Sophie, and the way their relationship developed over the course of the novel. I don't know how I felt about Anat, one moment I would like her and the next I couldn't stand her. Even so... all three of these characters were fantastically written. Along with the other three[or two really, since one of the characters disappears at the beginning of the book (hide spoiler)] characters helped move the story along nicely. I must say that Yosh was probably my favorite secondary character in the novel because she was so intriguing with how she added to the story. I liked the ending, although I had one lingering question after I turned the very last page that was never really answered (or even mentioned again after it's one brief appearance).

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a mystery novel with a mostly post-apocalyptic setting.

Week at a Glance Thursday?

I know that this is nearing the end of the week, but due to school and everything I haven't been that actively blogging. Now that the school year is winding down, I have more free time. So, as you can tell... this is Thursday, not Monday, but I'm still going to give you an update of what I am doing right now.

This Week's Goals:

Currently Reading
Received: Library
Format: E-copy
Review: Possibly

Currently Reading
Received: Library
Format: Hardcover
Review: Yes

Currently Reading
Received: Library
Format: E-copy
Review: Looks Promising

Currently Reading
Received: Author
Format: E-copy
Review: Yes

Currently Reading
Received: Netgalley (Shawntelle Madison)
Format: E-Copy ARC
Review: Yes







This /Last Week's Accomplishments:

Finished Reading
Received: Library
Format: Hardcover
Did Not Review







Finished Reading
Received: Library
Format: Paperback
Did Not Review







What books did you read this week or are reading right now? Have you read any of the books on my list... if so I would love to hear what you have to say about that. Are there any books on my list that you want to read?