Started reading This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab

 

Hello Bookies,

It is time to figure out what phase I'm going to falling into. The first book is a YA. That's it. That is all I know. From the small amount I've read, and I could be wrong, it is possibly a dystopian fantasy. If you have been following my block for the past nine years, you know that I never read what a book is about. I like to blindly react to books. I just find the title of the book through Booktube or it is recommended to me on Goodreads. I scan the info and then forget about it instantly. I'm curious to find out what this book is about. I'll try to keep you updated.

So until next time....

-Lys

Finished reading You Are Not Alone

 

Hey there Bookies,

This book wasn't really suspenseful until you get to part three where the main character Shay is trying to figure out why Jane and Cassandra were trying to frame her for a murder. She is trying everything she can to survive and avoid these two sisters. There is a small twist at the end but it isn't life changing. But eventually everything works out in the end. Well, sort of. You do have to go through Shay's struggles after she learns that everything she knew was a complete lie when it comes to the sisters. It was all part of the sisters' plan so they could frame her for something they had a part in. I think these books just fascinate me because the authors do a good job giving you that false sense of security and then throw you in a world where nothing is what it appears to be. I'm sure I would have enjoyed this book more if I was still in this phase but I'm not. To me it was a little boring until the end. The book got three stars. I still enjoyed it but not enough to want to keep reading. Even though I was listening to the book whenever I had the chance. I do plan on reading more books by these authors but it will be after a small break in a different genre. The book is highly recommended to those that love the slow build up in suspense. The false sense of security before everything falls apart in an instant. 

So until next time....

-Lys

Started reading You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

 

Hello Bookies,

I listened to this book as I was falling asleep and already we have questions that need to be answered. One of our characters named Shay witnessed something horrible. A woman threw herself on the subway tracks as the subway was coming right in front of her. Shay is shocked by the whole thing which is understandable. She just watched someone die right in front of her. The next characters we are introduced to are Jane and Cassandra. All we know about these two women is that they are sisters. They new the woman that died and are trying to figure out if the woman told anyone about them. They are the biggest mystery in this book so far. We also get the point of view of the woman who died. Her name is Amanda and she doesn't shed much light on the mystery in this book. So I am just reading to figure out who the two sisters are and how they are related to Amanda. They hinted that they were friends but also hinted that she was part of something they were working on. But we don't know what. I'm interested to find out more.

So until next time....

-Lys

Finished reading The Wife Between Us

 

Hey there Bookies,

I finished this book right before I went to bed so I couldn't update it until now. Anyways the ending was a little exciting but it still wasn't what I expected. Not a whole lot of excitement or suspense. The book has three parts. The first part is between two different timelines to get the backstory. Which confused me a little when part two started. Part two is just the main character trying to convince the new bride-to-be to not marry her ex-husband all the while looking over her shoulder. Also she learns the truth about her ex more as he still "punishes" her for going against he "perfect" image. Also it shows how the marriage really went and how he twisted it all around to make him look like the victim and her the crazy one. Part three is freeing the bride-to-be from ever getting hurt. Which the main character sacrifices herself in order to bring out the truth. The ending still left some unanswered questions and one of them has to do with the sister of the ex-husband. You are left with this thought that she may love him more than a brother but it is never confirmed. You just get that feeling. You also learn even more about the ex-husband's past and his behavior is a learned one. I can't say much about the book really. That just pretty much summarized it. The book still gets three stars from me. I'm sure I would have enjoyed it more if I was still in my suspense phase. Now I'm just reading the leftover books I have before I try to figure out what phase I am in now. The struggles of being a bookworm.

So until next time....

-Lys

Reading The Wife Between Us

 

Hello Bookies,

This book confused me for a little bit but after thinking it over and reading it more it started to make sense. If you aren't paying attention like I was, you will end up confused. The first part of this book is actually between two different timelines. Completely different than what I thought my first impression of the book. The second part pretty much explains the married life our main character with her husband. You also get a little bit of her background on why she is the way she is. I just hit part three and I'm curious what this will focus around. The book isn't as suspenseful as I was hoping but it is an interesting book. Maybe things will change once I finish the book. So far I am not impressed by the book. It's a little dull and gets confusing if you aren't paying attention. I think if I had to rate this book this instant, it would probably be about three stars out of five. It's good, just not what I expected. 

So until next time....

-Lys

Started reading The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

 

Hey there Bookies,

To tell you the truth, I thought I wrote this post yesterday but I guess I didn't. I started listening to the audiobook of this book yesterday and not much has happened. The two different perspectives are of the ex-wife and the new wife. So I'm interested in what will happen with this book. I know that the last book I read by these authors the suspense builds up. The more that it builds up the more interesting the book gets. So I am expecting the same thing with this book. The only thing I don't like is the slow burn but it will pay off in the end. Hopefully. 

So until next time...

-Lys

Almost done reading Strange Angels

 

Hello Bookies,

I can't help but get Supernatural vibes from this book. I wonder if the author used the show as inspiration. Drew has a mother that died after hiding her in a secret spot in a closet. Her father then becomes a hunter of the supernatural and drags her into it. Father dies and now she must use what she knows to survive. The only thing missing is that she doesn't have an equally badass sister by her side. Instead she has a werewolf and a half vampire to help her out. Also she is fighting vampires, not demons. Those might come up in the series later on though. She is learning so much about herself and she is a bit confused on all she knows. She thought she knew who her mom was, but she is learning something new every day. The book is a typical introductory into what the series is about. I know I wanted to read this book after completing the series Vampire Academy but I never got to it. I go through phases and I guess I just picked up this book right when I got out of that phase. I'm sure if I was younger I would have enjoyed this book. I still enjoy it but I can't get past the fact that it is a little boring. I'll still try to finish the series since I started it finally. But the book got two stars from me.

So until next time....

-Lys