This is a book that I within the last coulple of hours of 2012. And boy, I am not at all disappointed by my reading choice to end the year with! I rea...moreThis is a book that I within the last coulple of hours of 2012. And boy, I am not at all disappointed by my reading choice to end the year with! I really enjoyed Abandon, the first installement in the trilogy (which is basically a modern re-telling of the Hades and Persephone myth). But then, Underworld was even better than its precedent! I was hooked! I've always loved ancient Greek and Roman myths (as well as other legends and stories). So when these are cleverly entertwined within another story it's hard to resist! I, personally, hardly put this book down! And I can't believe that Meg Cabot left such a cliff-hanger knowing that her readers will have to wait until May to read the next and final book! This was a great finish for my 2012 reading!(less)
Couldn't put it down! Despite having an enormous workload at school, I took any spare moment I had to read this great novel! Can't believe I'll have t...moreCouldn't put it down! Despite having an enormous workload at school, I took any spare moment I had to read this great novel! Can't believe I'll have to wait until January for the next one!!(less)
Although I have to admit this was a fun, light read, I found that by the end of reading the novel there were many questions that were left unanswered...moreAlthough I have to admit this was a fun, light read, I found that by the end of reading the novel there were many questions that were left unanswered to me. The ending felt too rushed, and so I wouldn't have minded another chapter or so to pull together a few lose strands.(less)
This is a perfect ending to the trilogy! It was so difficult to put the book down!! I am not REALLY saying goodbye to the wolves of Mercy Falls. I'll...moreThis is a perfect ending to the trilogy! It was so difficult to put the book down!! I am not REALLY saying goodbye to the wolves of Mercy Falls. I'll re-read their story again. I know I will.(less)
Fifty Shades Darker has entertained me as much as the first. The writing is still the same; still repetitive and some rambling. Although I did enjoy i...moreFifty Shades Darker has entertained me as much as the first. The writing is still the same; still repetitive and some rambling. Although I did enjoy it a lot, I gave it a slightly lower rating only because the repetition got to me; some bits of the dialogue between Christian and Ana was quite predictable. And on a few occasions, I really did want to roll my eyes at what they were saying. On another note, I really enjoyed this book because we gain a lot more insight into the characters, and we start to uncover some of Christian's darker side, which is mainly about his past. We also see the relationship between Ana and Christian evolving. I love to see characters grow and change. All in all, it was a great sequel to Fifty Shades of Grey.(less)
Fifty Shades of Grey has been a much talked-about book, I felt an irresistible urge to disover what it was about. It turns out it was an entertaining...moreFifty Shades of Grey has been a much talked-about book, I felt an irresistible urge to disover what it was about. It turns out it was an entertaining read. It is by no means a literary masterpiece (there is a lot of repetitiveness and rambling), but it is a fun-to-read, trashy romance. Perfect for the summer. That said, while reading, I understood immediately why there is such a wide range of opinions on this book. Nevertheless this book, is a sort of "guilty pleasure" to read (like many other out there). I also have to give it to her; James has left a shocker of a cliffhanger. Luckily I had the next book to run to (I actually ran across the house to get the next book--I have a witness). If you want to give this a read, do. Keep an open mind about it. But I do have to warn you there is very mature content in here; so if you know you won't enjoy that sort of content, it is better to just walk away. I gave this book a high rating, not because of the writing, but rather because it has entertained me. If you decide to give it a try, I hope you'll enjoy it!(less)
Fifty Shades Freed, the final installement in the Fifty Shades trilogy. Wow. I've really enjoyed the story. This novel in particular was exciting, bec...moreFifty Shades Freed, the final installement in the Fifty Shades trilogy. Wow. I've really enjoyed the story. This novel in particular was exciting, because aside from the romance and the mystery that is Christian Grey, there is also a lot of action (car chases, etc.). I feel that we see more of the secondary characters in this installement. As in the previous two books, the main weakness is the repetition and rambling (now I feel I'm being very repetitive myself by saying the same thing about all three books--forgive me). However, I was pleased with how things fell into place in the end, and to see two "bonus chapters"; one from Christian's point of view as a child during his first Christmas with the Grey's, and the other as the firt meeting between Ana and Christian from Christian's point of view (I loved seeing things from his point of view; it was very... refreshing ;P). Absolutely loved them! They give even more insight into his character, and how he's changed from the beginning to the end. I am very pleased with how the trilogy ended. I hope you enjoy it as well!(less)
This novel was beautiful. It was real, palpable and really touching. I could connect with the characters, and I found it intersesting that the story w...moreThis novel was beautiful. It was real, palpable and really touching. I could connect with the characters, and I found it intersesting that the story was told from the points of views of Mikey and Ellie, the siblings of the two people who were directly implicated (Karyn and Tom) in the crime. A must read.(less)
The premise was nteresting, the whole draki falling in love with dragon hunters idea was what caught my attention. I thought it was a fun summer read....moreThe premise was nteresting, the whole draki falling in love with dragon hunters idea was what caught my attention. I thought it was a fun summer read. And although there were some repetitive setions, I might give the second one a shot.(less)
This one, I loved. In fact every book by this author I have picked up so far, I loved. I thought this was a really powerful book back when I was 14 an...moreThis one, I loved. In fact every book by this author I have picked up so far, I loved. I thought this was a really powerful book back when I was 14 and now, 4 years later my opinion is the same.(less)
I've just re-read this in one day about 3 years after reading it for the first time, and I was still as much absorbed by the plot, characters and Weyn...moreI've just re-read this in one day about 3 years after reading it for the first time, and I was still as much absorbed by the plot, characters and Weyn's incredible writing! It's a book that I will cherish forever.(less)
This is a fabulous conclusion to the trilogy!! This is the second time I read "The Chanters of Tremaris" trilogy, and I love it just as much, if not m...moreThis is a fabulous conclusion to the trilogy!! This is the second time I read "The Chanters of Tremaris" trilogy, and I love it just as much, if not more than the first time I read it! This series will remain one of my all-time favorites!(less)
I've read it once a few years back, and loved it. So much, that I had to get my own copy to re-read it (the whole series). It is one of those novels t...moreI've read it once a few years back, and loved it. So much, that I had to get my own copy to re-read it (the whole series). It is one of those novels that is hard to put down and although there's suspense throughout it is comforting...(less)
I've missed this book!! I read this whole series when I was in 6th grade (which I borrowed from my best friend), and I've always wanted to re-read it!...moreI've missed this book!! I read this whole series when I was in 6th grade (which I borrowed from my best friend), and I've always wanted to re-read it! I'm so glad that I was able to find a copy of the first book in my library. Now, since they don't have any of the others, I'll have to find a way to get my hands on the rest of them. ;)(less)
I read this book for the first time about 6 years ago. I remembered I fell in love with it. I often listed it as a favorite novel. However, I realized...moreI read this book for the first time about 6 years ago. I remembered I fell in love with it. I often listed it as a favorite novel. However, I realized I didn't remember the story anymore. Luckily my school library had a copy (I borrowed it there the first time I read it as well). Now, after having, literally, devoured the novel, I remember why I loved it so much (and still do). It's full of mystery, history, beauty, romance, suspense, self-discovery and many intertwining storylines, including the important notion of forgiveness. I am really upset that this novel is out of print. It's a powerful novel with strong messages that I believe resonate with people of all ages.(less)
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