Top Ten Books for the Autumn

I adore the season, autumn. It even has a wonderful name, autumn. With autumn, comes the opportunity to read several books especially with a famous cup of pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. Actually, I'm not involved with the whole obsession of the PSL, but I will be lying on my sofa with a cup of English Breakfast Tea, made with the right amount of honey and milk.

The ten books, I'm super excited to read consists both recent launched books and books that have been published awhile ago.

1. Cress by Marissa Meyer

I have currently have the book and I bought it recently. I know that this book has been published long ago, but honestly, I just recently finished Scarlet while I read Cinder quite a while ago. But I'm super excited to read the final book!

2. Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson

I've heard great things about this book and I know that it focuses on friendship. And I always love a good book that's about friendship, especially since there are so many YA romance novels. 

3. The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski

This book has been on my waiting list forever and I finally got it! This book seems like a great dystopian novel especially since I love a good dystopian novel. I've also read good things about this book as well

 

4. The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider

Honestly, this book is the type of book where I haven't heard much about, but I wandered upon the description on Goodreads and it captivated me. Plus, I like books where the main character goes through this life change because of a person, this screams my name because books like these's, I enjoy very much. Also, on a side note, it's recommended to John Green fans which I am.

5. Firecracker by David Iserson

First, can we admire that amazing cover? I love minimalist and simplistic covers. I came upon this book when I was browsing Barnes and Noble and that cover caught my eye because books are judged by their cover, without no doubt. I also wanted to read it because the writer also writes for New Girl and SNL which I've seen both. So I choose this book because I want to read a comedy novel so I hope it can make me laugh. 

6. I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

This book, I actually haven't bought yet, but I really want to read this book. Plus, this is recommended for John Green and Rainbow Rowell fans which I am clearly a fan of both. It just seems like a great contemporary novel. 

7. The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey

This is the sequel to The 5th Wave which is a dystopian novel that I absolutely enjoyed so I am so excited to read this book, but I haven't actually bought it so I probably should. But I hope it is as good or even better than the first book.

 

8. The Young Elites by Marie Lu

First, the description of the novel sounds so compelling and I did really enjoy Marie Lu's first trilogy Legend so I am very willing to read any book that she writes. But it hasn't come out yet so I'm eagerly and a bit impatiently waiting for it.

9. Through the Zombie Glass by Gena Showalter

I adored the first novel and I know that this book has been out of a while, but again, it hasn't been on the first priority, but now that the third book is coming out, I really want to catch up in this series.

10. Let's Get Lost by Adi Alsaid

This novel seems interesting and I do want to read it. Plus, is it just me, but I really like the cover, I don't even know why.

So here are the novels that I plan to read this fall. So wrap a scarf around your neck and slip onto those boots because autumn is coming. 

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-Skimmy.

The Maze Runner Review

The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner #1)
By James Dashner
Publication Date: October 6, 2009
Delacorte Press, 374 pages
Source: Bought it from B&N
If you ain’t scared, you ain’t human.

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.

Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade.

Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.

Everything is going to change.

Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.

Remember. Survive. Run.
-description retrieved from Goodreads

I know I'm late on this novel. I've been eyeing it for awhile, but I haven't really made it a priority for me until the trailer for the movie came out. And I was pretty excited for the movie because Dylan O'Brien and Kaya Scodelario were starring in the film. I honestly, didn't know what to expect, my sister already read the first book and a few in the series and she told me the first book was the best one.

So onto the review, the book was overall pretty good. It was action-packed, detailed and pretty exciting. It was definitely on the action side which was a genre, I haven't been reading as much because I'm stuck in contemporary world. But I did like it and I am contemplating whether I should read the other books because my sister said they weren't that good so I'm a bit weary. 

The characters were likable. There was Thomas who is the main character who is eager and exciting. And also several likable side characters. The novel also made the you curious because you are just begging for answers, luckily the novel does answer them because there have been books where they just leave you hanging. Of course, since it is a series, you are left with some questions, but I felt like most of my questions were answered. 

It is the type of novel to have you sitting on the edge of the seat especially near the end where it gets especially action-packed. But I felt like the ending was a bit rushed and could have had an extra punch to it. But overall, I would say this is a pretty good book. Oh, also unfortunately (well to me), the book leaves you hanging on a cliff. 

I would recommend this to someone who is looking for some form of an action-packed or dystopian novel in general.

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-Skimmy.

Sweet Reckoning Review

Sweet Reckoning (The Sweet Trilogy #3)
By Wendy Higgins
Publication Date: April 29, 2014
HarperTeen, 379 pages
Source: Bought it from B&N
It’s time. 
Evil is running rampant and sweet Anna Whitt is its target. Nobody knows when or how the Dukes will strike, but Anna and her Nephilim allies will do anything necessary to rid the earth of the demons and their oppressive ways.

The stakes are higher than ever, and Anna is determined that the love she feels will be her strength, not a liability. But trying to protect the ones she loves while running for her life and battling demonic forces proves to be perilous—especially as faces are changing and trust is fleeting. When the Duke of Lust sends Anna’s great love, Kaidan Rowe, to work against her, Anna must decide how much she’s prepared to risk.

In the most sensual and fast-paced installment yet, Sweet Reckoning brings all the beloved Neph together one last time to fight for their freedom.
-Description retrieved from Goodreads


Ah, the finale of the beloved (well to me) trilogy. I have read a limited amount of YA novels that deal with the supernatural creatures fallen angels which would be one of my favorite supernatural creatures. I've read the Hush, Hush Saga and Unearthly (don't count TMI as fallen angel, more nephilim based). I have to say The Sweet Trilogy is probably my favorite fallen angel series. I especially enjoyed the first novel which made me fall in love with it. The second novel was still good, but not as good as the first novel. 

Now the third one which wasn't as good as the first one honestly, but better than the second one. But geez, a lot happens in this novel. Okay, so I need to take a deep breath to collect my thoughts because I have a lot to say for this novel. 

Overall, I will admit that I think that this novel was a good finale for the whole series, a great way to wrap-up a series because trust me, there has been series with horrible endings which are probably just absolutely devastating because we, readers deserve good closure. But this book was action-packed, practically answering all questions. This book was filled with a good amount of action and suspense with of course, romance, in fact lots of romance and surprisingly, some sorrow as well.

Most of the characters were likable such as Anna, the main character who I could find a bit annoying, but overall fine. Kaidan was an okay character for me in this book, usually, I would like him, but his character was kind of too much, but he did have his good moments. And the rest of the characters were likable. I feel like a lot of these characters had their good and bad moments.

Compare to the other books, this book was pretty somewhat intense. There was a lot of suspense and some action. I would say that that the second part of the novel was the intense part. There was some killing and weapons being used, but not going to say anymore than that. I do think there was some form a predictable ending, but it was a good ending that would please honestly, everyone.

I would recommend this to anyone who are interested in paranormal fiction or paranormal romance.

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-Sarah.  

To All the Boys I've Loved Before Review

To All the Boys I've Loved Before (To All the Boys I've Loved Before #1)  

By Jenny Han     

Publication date: April 15, 2014

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 288 pages

Source: Bought it from B&N 

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is the story of Lara Jean, who has never openly admitted her crushes, but instead wrote each boy a letter about how she felt, sealed it, and hid it in a box under her bed. But one day Lara Jean discovers that somehow her secret box of letters has been mailed, causing all her crushes from her past to confront her about the letters: her first kiss, the boy from summer camp, even her sister's ex-boyfriend, Josh. As she learns to deal with her past loves face to face, Lara Jean discovers that something good may come out of these letters after all.

-Description retrieved from Goodreads

I wanted to start this blog with one of my favorite books. Honestly, I have very little negativity to offer for this book. I adore literally everything about it from the characters, to the writing and the plot. And especially, the cover, I think the cover looks really appealing. 

I probably really enjoyed this book because honestly, I could truly relate to this whole novel, well most of it. The main character is half-Korean and she mentions numerous food that are Korean which I knew what they were because I'm full Korean. The main character also has two sisters which I have, but instead of the middle child, I am instead, the youngest child. And just like Lara Jean, I had to deal with my sister leaving home to attend college, but I had to deal with two sisters leaving instead of one. I think the fact that I could connect with the character, made the novel more likable to me. 

I have no real complaint of the characters. I adored the main character because she was amusing, quirky, humorous and sweet. I thought that the main character was probably a great character. And her love interests, yep, note the s in interests. There are two love interests and you're probably going to hate one love interest, but love the other one which was how I felt. Most of the characters were appealing to me and I enjoyed them, but of course, there will be a few characters you simply dislike. 

One thing I can fawn over is the writing of the book. The author definitely captured the perfect amount of humor, wit and emotion. I love Jenny Han's writing like the way she describes stuff, she uses the right words for description. Parts I just absolutely adore is when she describes the way water is on the lettuce when they eat bo sam and the beginning of the novel when she describes a commercial. 

And this is my only negative thing which is the ending. It ended to sudden, when you want more, it just ends. Luckily, there will be a second book in 2015. But that just seems so far especially because I just want to know what happens. But honestly, I've read the book three times and I've had it for two months that just shows how much I love this book. It is on my favorites list and it will remain there because it's just one of those books you can't get tired of. 

I would definitely recommend this novel to anybody who loves contemporary because this is a must-have for YA contemporary. 

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-Sarah.