Feb 15, 2016

Review: Chasing McCree by JC Isabella

Author: JC Isabella
Publisher: JC Isabella Books
Number of Pages: 182

Synopsis:
"Briar Thompson had it all. The right clothes, the right friends, the right car. Being popular was all that mattered. Her parents were rich and treated like royalty throughout the community. She thought her senior year of high school was going perfectly, until the night her drink was spiked at a party by one of her so called friends. 
That was the night she met Chase McCree. 
Chase wanted to go back to Montana. To the ranch and the wild, wide blue sky that went on forever. He wanted nothing to do with flashy cars or spoiled rich kids. But he found himself head over boots for the quirky cheerleader who turned her back on her social status. She befriended him when no one else would. 
Shunned and hurt by the people who were once her friends, Briar flees with Chase to his family ranch in Montana. There she discovers another world, and apart of herself she never knew. 
The cowboy wasn’t like anyone she’d ever met. The cheerleader wasn’t like anyone he’d ever met. Apart their lives didn’t seem to make sense, but together, they were chasing forever."
I had this book on my TBR shelf since the day I joined Goodreads, and I am so glad I finally picked it up because it was SO good. I didn't really know what to expect and I kind of went into it blind since I hadn't heard too much about it. When I was writing this post and had to write the publisher I realized that this was an independent author, and I think that just makes the book ten times better because it was beyond good.

The characters were so lovable throughout this book, and you could feel their emotions flying all over the place throughout this book. That made it very relatable and I didn't want to put the book down at all. 

The plot was really good, but I felt like it moved really fast. I don't want to spoil anything, but I felt like the author was just trying to cram a long story into 200 pages or less. I feel like I would have enjoyed it much more had it been longer and more thought out in terms of Briar and Chase's relationship.

Overall, I really enjoyed the book, and I would definitely recommend it. This is one independent author that needs more attention! Anyone who enjoys YA contemporaries should definitely pick this book up.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars!

Feb 10, 2016

Waiting on Wednesday #43: This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab


"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Author: Victoria Schwab
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Number of Pages: 464
Release Date: June 7, 2016

Synopsis:

"The city of Verity has been overrun with monsters, born from the worst of human evil. In North Verity, the Corsai and the Malchai run free. Under the rule of Callum Harker, the monsters kill any human who has not paid for protection. In the South, Henry Flynn hunts the monsters who cross the border into his territory, aided by the most dangerous and darkest monsters of them all—the Sunai, dark creatures who use music to steal their victim’s souls.
As one of only three Sunai in existence, August Flynn has always wanted to play a bigger role in the war between the north and the south. When the chance arises to keep an eye on Kate Harker, daughter of the leader of North Verity, August jumps on it.When Kate discovers August’s secret, the pair find themselves running for their lives and battling monsters from both sides of the wall. As the city dissolves into chaos, it’s up to them to foster a peace between monsters and humans.
A unique, fast-paced adventure that looks at the monsters we face every day—including the monster within."


 

Feb 9, 2016

Top Ten OTPs

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish.


1. Simon and Isabelle 
(Yeah I bet you weren't expecting that)











2. Percy and Annabeth 











3. Cinder and Kai












4. Rachel and Isaiah














5. Derek and Ashtyn













6. Oz and Emily














7. Harper and David















8. Drew and Kate
9. Daemon and Katy











10. Lucy and Alex