Review: UNRAVEL ME by Tahereh Mafi

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Juliette has escaped to Omega Point. It is a place for people like her—people with gifts—and it is also the headquarters of the rebel resistance.

She's finally free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam. But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch.

Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.

In this exhilarating sequel to Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heart—and Adam's life.

So, I would just like to start by saying, this review is going to be all sorts of insane. I apologize in advance.

To be quite honest, I don't even know where to start. My brain is currently mush.

This book was amazing on so many levels. I started reading around 8pm, and by midnight, I was finished. My body was completely drained. SO. MANY. FEELS.

Let's start with Juliette, shall we? In Shatter Me, I felt kind of bad for her. But during the first few chapters of UNRAVEL ME, I became quite annoyed with her. I'm not too fond of girls who sit around and sort of wallow in their own self pity. I was like, okay Juliette, I get it. Things kind of suck right now. But wake up and smell the coffee! Get off of your backside and FIGHT! And boy, did she! By the end of the book, I was so incredibly proud of her. She had gone through so much, and she was so much stronger for it. I can't really go into many details, because I don't want to be spoilery, but wow. She was amazing.

Adam and Warner. HOLY MOTHER OF GOODNESS. Like, what?! Did I read that correctly?!

They were both shining stars in this book. I went into it thinking that maybe I'd just stick with Team Adam. But, whoa. I am now and forever Team Warner. He was amazing. We got to see a side to him that we never have before, and I was eating it up. 

And I can't forget Kenji. I love him! He lent some much needed comic relief to some pretty intense scenes. And he's so charming. 

I'm just going to put this out there. UNRAVEL ME is, by far, the BEST book I have ever read. And that speaks volumes. I've read tons of books. But nothing compares. It had absolutely EVERYTHING I want in a book. Romance, Guns, Love, Fighting, Humor, Chapter 62, Mystery...I could go on and on. 

The only other thing I can say is...Please read this book. Please.

Review: SHATTER ME by Tahereh Mafi

Blurb: Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in exactly 264 days.

The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. As long as she doesn't hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay attention to a 17-year-old girl. Diseases are destroying the population, food is hard to find, birds don’t fly anymore, and the clouds are the wrong color.

The Reestablishment said their way was the only way to fix things, so they threw Juliette in a cell. Now so many people are dead that the survivors are whispering war– and The Reestablishment has changed its mind. Maybe Juliette is more than a tortured soul stuffed into a poisonous body. Maybe she’s exactly what they need right now.

Juliette has to make a choice: Be a weapon. Or be a warrior. (taken from Goodreads)


Let me just start by saying, I LOVED this book! So many feels!

I finished this book within a matter of hours. Once I started, I just could not put it down.
Tahereh Mafi has a brilliant gift when it comes to storytelling. She pulls you in and doesn't let you go.

The story is unlike anything I have read before. Most books start out slowly, and pick up the pace as the pages go by. With SHATTER ME, it started high and stayed there. Romance, intrigue, suspense, mystery....this book has it all and more.
 I cannot say enough good things about it. Just please, read it. You will not be disappointed.
And look for book #2, UNRAVEL ME, being released February 5, 2013!

Grace Doll Blog Tour + Giveaway! (Closed)

Today, I bring you my review of Grace Doll by Jennifer Laurens!

BLURB:

Grace Doll had everything: Fame. Fortune. Beauty. Everything except her freedom. So when a powerful movie producer forces an experimental treatment on Grace--one that's purported to make beauty immortal--she stages her own death to escape him. With the help of trusted friends, Grace slips into hiding. She's forever flawless. Forever young, and forever pursued by her past.

But when a stranger arrives on her doorstep, holding the key to a life she thought she'd left behind, Grace must decide between the safety she's known...and embracing the role she was born to play.

As soon as I started reading this book, I was hooked! I have read several of Jen's books, and this is nothing like anything she has ever written.   1940s Hollywood. Need I say more?

Grace Doll is an amazingly written character. She's strong, smart, thoughtful, and not to mention, extremely beautiful. In this book, she goes through so many struggles, but she always has a plan. I loved seeing her develop throughout the story. 

Brenden is also a character that I loved reading about. He lost his Father, but he immediately becomes entangled in a very sticky web. He is headstrong and super smart. And I loved the connection between him and Grace.

This book is full of twists, turns, and unexpected surprises! Jealousy, obsession, and heartache. It definitely kept me on my toes! If you are looking for something new to read, I highly recommend Grace Doll! 

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Vamplets: Review

Recently I was given the opportunity to review Vamplets.

Vamplets are baby Vampyres that appeal to children and adults alike. I was like a kid in a candy store when the box finally arrived! I couldn't wait to open the box and see them in person! I had been drooling over the website for what seemed like forever. And I must say, I was not disappointed!

If you are like me, and into everything vampire, you will love Vamplets. They are extremely soft and cuddly. And made of a very sturdy material.

There are 6 baby vampyres.


Burton Creepson Jr.

Artistic, moody, dark and tormented. A true artist. Burton finger paints with blood. Cover all furniture, walls and personal possessions. Hide all extra bottles of blood as a precaution...it is his artistic medium of choice. Be warned if deprived of artistic outlet he will go into a deep depression. If deep depression occurs and you are unable to find him look in the nearest belfry tower, dark place or where bats might roost. You'll find him there! Burton Creepson Jr. is 8.5 inches tall.



Cadaverson Nightshade

He is an inventor and never utters a sound. Always too busy thinking and scheming up new ways to frighten others. Cadaverson's constantly taking apart things to create new inventions. Lock up all TVs, computers, MP3 players and anything you might value as a precaution! If aforementioned items stop functioning due to disassembly a big time-out is needed. Let him play with his spider. If his pet spider has no effect on his creative destruction of your personal property have a cage available. Lock him up immediately! Release upon hiding your remaining valuable possessions. Cadaverson Nightshade is 8-3/4 inches tall.



Count Vlad Von Gloom

He is descended from a direct line that dates back to Count Dracula. Therefore he is arrogant...he's royalty after all! He is never full when fed. Keep a full warm bottle of blood handy at all times. This is a warning! Vlad is totally fussy about his appearance. A stray drop of blood on his diaper can cause a tantrum. If a tantrum occurs quickly place him on his bed of nails. This is a favorite among his many torture device playthings. Count Vlad Von Gloom is 8 inches tall.



Evilyn Nocturna

She is slightly off and a bit mad. This is due to her visionary powers. She can see the future, has visions and waking dreams. Since she is psychic she can guess your every move. This is a warning! Full body armor is suggested at all times for she would rather take a sip from you than her bottle. She tends to sleepwalk. You must lock her securely in her coffin before each sunrise thus preventing her destruction by the sun's harmful rays. Evilyn Nocturna is 8.5 inches tall.





Lily Rose Shadowlyn

She is surprisingly well behaved for a baby Vampyre. She plays well and shares with others, not a trait normally found in Vamplets. Although Lily Rose is sweet she has a dark side. She will smile and hug you then bite you thinking nothing is wrong with that. If she appears exceptionally sweet and loving...be careful when approaching her! She can fly into fits of rage when denied her hugs and "Vampyre kisses" which can be lethal! At all times have on hand a jar of Poison Black Apple Sauce...unsweetened. This is her favorite treat and should calm her down immediately. Lily Rose Shadowlyn is 10 inches tall.




Midnight Mori

She is bossy and wants her way. A true baby Vampyre leader. Never tell her no! You will regret it. Midnight is aggressive, constantly annoyed, restless. She does not like to stay put nor sleep. Have a pretty pink stuffed pony or unicorn on hand at all times. If a state of restless aggression occurs place the aforementioned stuffed toy in front of her. She will instantly become terrified and immobile. This will keep her in her crib until she can be safely tucked into her coffin where she will rest during the day! Midnight Mori is 9.5 inches tall.



You can also buy accessories for your Vamplet. For instance, a BLOOD BOTTLE! How adorably genius is that?!


You should definitely check out the website. Which you can find here. It is very interactive and extremely fun! It is easy to navigate and a very enjoyable experience. To be quite honest, my favorite part of the website is the eerie lullaby music that plays when you are on the home page. It suits the Vamplets perfectly and it is a brilliant touch! I love it!



Vamplets are very reasonably priced. At $16.95 for the Vamplet alone and $19.95 including a coffin, I say they are very affordable.

Shipping was extremely fast. I believe it took 3 business days to reach me. Which is very nice if you are impatient like me. :)


I'll also include pictures of the Vamplets that were sent to me. I also received buttons (available on the website) and blood bottles!

Burton Creepson Jr.


Midnight Mori





All in all, I am addicted to Vamplets! I can't wait to collect them all! Please check them out!

Thank you so much to the Vamplet team for letting me do this review! Your products are amazing!