Brenna Blixen 2 ~ Junk Miles

Summary from Goodreads

Kissing someone other than your boyfriend is cheating.

But what about thinking about kissing someone other than your boyfriend?

What about thinking about it a lot?

Brenna Blixen has the perfect boyfriend. He's sweet, sexy, loyal, and sure that Brenna is the best thing that's ever happened to him. But being the perfect girlfriend isn't as easy as Brenna thought it would be, and the pressure that comes with trying to be Jake's everything is beginning to weigh on her. When her mother surprises her with a trip to Paris over winter break, she's torn. She anticipated spending her vacation snuggling with Jake Kelly, ice-skating, drinking cocoa, and relaxing...but what girl in her right mind would turn down a trip to Paris?

Things only get more confusing when she winds up unexpectedly and unavoidably thrown into Saxon Maclean's arms in the City of Lights. Far away from the comfort and stability she finds at Jake's side, Brenna faces down the feelings that have been swirling through her since the day she laid eyes on Saxon. Is it fair for her to call herself Jake's girlfriend when she has so many unresolved feelings about someone else?

Brenna is determined to figure it all out, even if it means making some of the hardest decisions of her entire life. She also learns that every single thing she does has rippling repercussions, some that fill her with total regret. By the time she figures out what her heart truly wants, she realizes that she may not be able to have it after all. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13073922-junk-miles

My Review

So...it's Saxon and Brenna's story now. I was thinking the story would be like Thoughtless by S.C Stephens. Good thing it didn't turned out that way. I love Thoughtless by the way, but I don't want this to turn out this way. 

Honestly speaking, I prefer Saxon. It is more appealing to know that a bad guy becomes a good guy for the girl she loves. However, this story do not follow rules and that makes this book stands out from the rest. I'm suppose to hate Brenna for ruining such a perfect relationship with Jake by trying things out with Saxon. But I can't blame her. I agree with her that she first needs to deal with whatever she and Saxon have before committing herself seriously to anyone. What they have is undeniable, so why not deal with it. It's just now or later, so why not end all the miseries.

I always have this impression of Brenna as being mature. And I think she showed it by breaking up with Jake, to know what she really feels between these two hot guys. She became mature by admitting to herself that she's still young and still needs to learn a lot. Though she needs to experience a lot of pain before getting the lesson, at least she did learn.

I was hoping really hard that Saxon is the right guy for her. I just don;t want to waste all the drama for nothing. Still, it ends up in nothing! aargh! But what happened made me realize that this two are not really meant for each other. They're just there to be each other's friend. But even if it did not ended up like I wanted to, it's nice to know the realization from both of them of who they really are for each other. There's this special connection between them that will never go away. Brenna is the only one who saw the good in Saxon when everyone sees him as bad, and he is the only one who understands what Brenna really feels and knows because he believes they're the same. I just hope Jake would understand that part. 

Liebster Blog Award

I would like to thank Bookworm Brandee for nominating me. Thanks for appreciating my blog. However, due to a very hectic schedule, I was not able to look for fabulous blogs to nominate. So I'm just sending my gratitude and answering the 11 questions:




1. What prompted you to start blogging?

- Since I was young, I totally love reading. The problem is, I haven't met anyone I could talk to on what I read. So I started making reviews on goodreads. Then I decided, why not make a blog? I love books and I love doing reviews... and I have my own page to write whatever I want. 

2. What do you enjoy most about blogging?

- Reading books of course! It's like I have an official excuse to read a lot of books! :D

3. What is your favorite genre?

- Currently, My mood is on YA Romance. But there are days that I refer paranormal as well.

4. Who is your favorite character?

- I really believe this is the scariest question for bookworms. For a lot of books, there are lot of characters to choose from. I have a lot of favorites per book...and that's a lot! But for the sake of answering this..I choose... SIRIUS BLACK! I still can't move on to his death until now!

5. Do you read books or ebooks or both?

- both

6. How do you pick your next book to read?

-Usually, it would be the next installment of my current reading. Otherwise, I'll work on my to-read list on goodreads.

7. Where is your favorite place to read?

-In my room at my bed

8. Have you ever danced in the rain?

- No! But I did ate ice cream under the rain while riding a motorcycle :p

9. Where is the farthest from home you've traveled?

- I haven't left the country. So the place is called Quezon province here in the Philippines.

10. If you have to give up a sense to lose, which would you choose?

- NONE! haha

11. What else, besides reading, do you do for fun?

- I'm currently into photography. I'm not good, but I want to be :)

Brenna Blixen 1 ~ Double Clutch by Liz Reinhardt

Summary

After a year in Dublin, Brenna is back in Sussex Country on her junior year. Here she met Saxon, and the moment she saw him, she immediately felt the attraction between them. But Saxon dating her potential bestfriend Kelsie made her decide Saxon is in no touch zone. Then she met Jake in tech school and immediately fell in love. A totally handsome guy, as handsome as Saxon, talented and most importantly single. He's really funny and smart, but does not have enough confidence because of his dyslexia.

One day in meeting Saxon and she found out that he is the campus man whore. It seems like he had sex with all the girls he knows, and that was another turn off for her. But Saxon is persistent, especially with her-- the only girl who turned him down. Jake on the other hand started off as friendly. He's the guy Brenna wants to be with, so she did. But no matter how focus she is with Jake, she can't deny the attraction she's feeling for Saxon.

My Review

So, we have a fashionista girl and 2 hot men. Let's get it on!!!

Let me first ogle with the two hot men... Hey! It's my right so don't stop me!

Saxon... *sigh just hearing his name makes my knees weak. A typical bad boy from books. Bad boy in the outside but really a softy in the inside, and oh! Really smart. Photographic memory??? Wow! Just with that, I'm already falling. The only bad side about him is that he smokes :( I admire his determination on Brenna, but since he's not that romantic when it comes to explaining what he really wants, Jake has the upper hand:

“I need to get you out of my system.”

Seriously?! Is that how you get to take a girl out? But since he's so sexy and really adorable with his smugness, I'll let it go.

Then there's Jake. Who's so talented and really smart, if not for his dyslexia. He's the boy next door type, but when his past was revealed, a past that he's like Saxon before, I can't blame Brenna on doubting him. If I met a really sweet guy, and someone tells me he's like Saxon... That's not consistent at all right?

at first, I think that what Brenna feels for him is pity. Him being dyslexic and poor, but as I grow to know him more and more, I'm starting to understand Brenna and feel that Jake is the right one for her. But with Saxon around, I can't tell for sure.

Brenna is not the slutty girl, spoiled or annoying. She's independent, and I guess that's the most important character of her that defined her throughout this series.  She's also mature. Even if there are some actions of her that doesn't seem so, in her own way it is.

Jake and Brenna got together really fast, it's what? The day after they first met?! But I'm ok with that. This story is so packed that courting would waste a lot of pages... Hahahaha

I like Brenna's POV. Her way of thinking is really deep, it makes me see a situation in a different perspective. The writing is simple and was naturally written that it became so easy for me to understand all the situations and imagine what's really happening. All details matches the story and each characters has been given enough importance to be really part of the story, each of them stands out on their own.

This book got me hooked so bad. I just can't stop reading. No matter how I convince myself enough is enough (for the day), I just can't put it down. Every page forces me to take the next page until I finish. Oh! Not just that book, but finish the entire series! Seriously! This book should have. A warning in the cover that says: "Beware of sleepless nights" I just can't stop until I know who Brenna ended up with.

And oh! Beautiful cover by the way. The girl is soooo prettty! :)

Feature and Follow #6

Q: WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE VILLAIN IN A BOOK?

A: I'll choose Machina from the Iron Fey series. At first, I was all out against him. Who wouldn't?! He kidnapped innocent Ethan at a young age, just to lure Meghan in his kingdom. But in the end, we all knows what happened. As the story unfolds, I come to understand Machina. Though it does not justify what he did, I understand the part of him fighting not just for his survival but the whole kingdom.

I also love Iron Horse. But since I totally love him, I don't consider him an antagonist! :D

Lorien Legacies 3 - The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore

Summary

Four and Nine are together, but Sam is gone -- Trapped in the cave, captured by Mogadorians. Six, Seven and Ten are together. Yes, there's Ten. A young girl who can change her looks to different ages. She's the baby Four has seen in his dreams taken to the second ship that left Lorien that fearful night. Now, Six and her group are on to look for Eight. Soon they will be together, the seven of them to fight the Mogadorians and return to their planets. 

My Review

First, let me praise the cover. It's really cool, especially that sandy texture and the symbol that feels like it's embossed. It looks and feels real in the hands. 

There's a lot of happenings in this book. Bit by bit, things are getting clearer and a greater story is being unfold. I was expecting to hear a lot about the obnoxious Nine,  and luckily though confusing I didn't. The title is a bit misleading. Come to think of it, I never heard much about Nine's story except his very cool place and car. Thought there's now the mystery on who will really kill Setrakus Ra. Is it Four? Nine? or Eight? I really really hope it's Four, since he's the most built up character, and I really wish to find some purpose on those lighty things in his hands.

Finally, on the third book, I'm seeing direction where this is going. On the first 2 books, It's like just walking on the park, enjoying the scenes and everything. But now, I know where I'm going. Lots of actions and everything are now being explained. I finally get a glimpse of who really Nine is. Yep! Behind that obnoxious boy, there's something good in him, and I'm starting to like it. Though it seems he does not take things seriously, he does. He has just a different way of handling them.

In the end, when they all of them remaining got together, I breathe a sigh of relief. Finally! After almost 3 books of anticipation, they are finally together. And boy... aren't they strong?! Each of their legacies are complement of each other. As a group, they are more stronger... that's for sure. I was so excited for them to face Setrakus Ra and end everything up. I have been really tired with this sction-packed series and I just want it to end and get their hea. So imagined my surprised when I read an open ending and found out that there are more 3 books!!! I thought this is just a trilogy!!! Well... I blame no one but myself. I took the books without thinking twice, never checked goodreads and just based everything else on the movie I saw, so that's it. I'm being punished by waiting for the next three books.

But I'm willing to take that punishment of course!!! Now that these seven are together, I'm so sure it will bem ore exciting and fun. Nine and six in the same place? Sarah and Six and Four? oh boy...I'm so excited. I just wish Sam is with them already.

Lorien Legacies 2 ~ The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore

Summary

Marina is number seven. And she is still alive. She and her cepan are currently hiding in Spain, living in a convent with the nuns. She was never trained since her cepan seems to finally gave up and started denying who they really is. But that wont't stop Marina in fulfilling her mission. She's one of the garde and she's alive. That's what's important.

She has heard the news about a certain boy named John in America. She is sure she's like her. Seven will find him, and determined to fine the other six remaining. It's time for them to fight.

My Review

I was expecting that this is Six' story. SO I was a bit disappointed to read about a different girl. It was like a totally different story at the start since I am not reading much about John. But when the story of Marina and John meets, that's when things get really exciting.

Marina's life is kind of annoying. First, her cepan has this delusion that they would be safe from the Mogadorians through prayers. I'm not saying prayers do not work, but prayers need actions as well. And that's the important thing she forgot -- her responsibility to train Marina and prepare her for her purpose. Good thing Ella came. I adored her right from the start. Finally, Marina found someone who'll team up with her. And Marina's Legacies are awesome! Night sight and healing is totally cool. Well, I still don't know John's purpose since his only serves as flashlight. I'm waiting for another purpose of his legacy, and I haven't read it yet.

I don't like John's side of the story. Maybe because he's with Nine. I'm starting to hate Nine's attitude. And it doesn't help on me getting bored in the story. I'm not saying I'm not liking the story, I like it. But there are times that I feel like they just can't get out of trouble and it's tiring for me because I can't relax everytime a Mogadorian is near. John's character have not yet improved as well. He's still the same selfish and self centered guy and I'm hating him for that. First he lost Henry because of his stupidity, and now Sam..aargh!

Good thing Six is making the story so much better. She's what a garde is all about. Learns how to fight, not self centered, and not proud. I think all of them depends on her. Even Marina who doesn't know her in the start could feel Six will protect her. I always love the action scenes everytime she's in the scene. The actions are much cooler compared with the guys'.

Though I'm quite disappointed and frustrated that the book ended without the six being together, it won't stop me in reading the next book.

Immortal Essence 2 ~ Beguiled by Rashelle Workman

Summary

Venus is back to her world. After being granted the immortality, and rejecting her soulmate Michael, Venus is now back to her kingdom as the Princess together with her beloved Formytian guard Zaren. 

But there's something she haven't found out yet regarding Michael. He is still in his world and not being poisoned by it's atmosphere. She found out a part of him is alien like her -- a kelvieri. But there's something more he does not tell her. And in the end, all things are revealed as she found out the truth on what really happened to her parents and who she really is.

My Review

Honestly speaking, I couldn't remember much about book 1. All I can remember is that Venus is an alien who fell in love with a human, Michael. And in the end, they returned to Venus' planet. I can't even remember the name of the planet until now. :( but what I can't understand at first is why Venus is with Zaren? Isn't Michael her soulmate?

As I go on, bit by bit  I remember what happened in the previous books. Oh yes! It was Venus' mission to find Michael's soulmate, then in the end it was found out that they were each other's soulmate. But Venus rejected her love. For what reason? Until now I don't know :(

I prefer the first book actually.  I like the simplicity of the story of an alien girl falling in love with a human boy compared to the complexity of gods' rivalries. The story is short but is full of twist and actions. The story also has a fast pace that it feels like I'm missing a lot of details.

I'm really confused who's Venus should really be with. The beginning convinced me that it's Zaren, but Michael is her soulmate. So I really don't know what's happening. Venus and Michael's story was not built up that much compared to book 1, that's why it's s little bit shocking hearing the end of the story.