Angel Fever by L.A Weatherly

Summary from Goodreads

As half-angel Willow strives to save the world from her parasitic otherworldly kin, romance and tension heat up to a climactic finale.

In the devastated remains of the world, millions of people live in "refugee" camps provided by the angels who have all but enslaved humanity. As this angelic stranglehold tightens, Willow and Alex are recruiting and training new Angel Killers while struggling to hold ground on the celestial battlefield. But Willow continues to have feelings for Seb, and her love and resolve are tested as a shattering revelation sends Alex on a separate journey. Now that the final battle versus the angels is about to begin-and the fate of the world hangs in the balance-each of them must face the consequences of their own choices. Will love endure? Will the human race survive? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10314229-angel-fever

My Review

Action-packed story right from the start. L.A Weatherly don't need a warm up to get right to the scenes. It's like the full story is going to the climatic event. The story seems so full of everything in a good way. It's not fast paced but it feels like it. Or maybe, it's just me trying to read fast due to my excitement and apprehension on what's going to happen next. Every page has something that makes the reader continue reading until you realize it's late at night and you can't sleep without finishing this book. It didn't even give me the break to breath. It's kind of stressful in a way with all that is happening but I can't help but love this book.

Once I started reading, there's no stopping. I didn't even paused to review the last books. It's like I've read the previous books yesterday as I  get familiar with the characters once again. I didn't expect much from the trilogy for I have read a lot of angel stories. And angel stories are not just stories, L.A Weatherly has to up her game to create a story with big competitions like the Hush Hush series. But this third book has made the Angel series included in the top list. 

I love how I get to get pieces of Seb, Alex and Willow's ( have I mentioned how much I love her name? No? Well now, I'm saying it.. I looovveee willow) thoughts. Though it's quite confusing some times, I 'm getting the whole picture with their alternating POV. Their love triangle isn't that much for me as we all know right from the start (and it was made clear thousand times) that Alex is Willow's love while Seb is the brother due to them being the only half angels in the world. But warning for readers, this doesn't mean it wouldn't make you confuse anymore. There are lots of happenings in this book (as I've mentioned before) that will make you doubt some of the things you are sure of. At first I thought this series is plottable, but it's not. 

With this book, it's like I am watching a movie. I could picture everything so clearly. The conversations, actions and even the heartbreaking scenes. It's just so perfectly fit for a movie.

Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi

Summary from Goodreads

Juliette now knows she may be the only one who can stop the Reestablishment. But to take them down, she'll need the help of the one person she never thought she could trust: Warner. And as they work together, Juliette will discover that everything she thought she knew - about Warner, her abilities, and even Adam - was wrong.  (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13188676-ignite-me)

My Review

OKAY... I didn't see that coming. Warner is now the good guy and Adam has somehow became a heartless and bitter ex-boyfriend. Honestly, I am a bit

disappointed. Book 1 and 2 was so good, everything is building up to a better story for Juliette and Adam when suddenly, boom! Everything changed. All I know from book 1 and book 2 turned upside down. It was not only Juliette who had hard time in believing all the revelations in this book, but me as well. I even had an "in denial" stage because I so love the first 2 books that book 3 has somehow destroyed them for me. 

But despite all that, I can't stop reading the book. It came to a point that Warner grew on me, and finally, I learned to accept the good Warner. The Warner with a soft side, the gentle Warner and the thoughtful Warner. OK. I know... I'm having a love-hate relationship with Warner here. I guess that's what made Juliette fall for him. I saw how he was so good for Juliette. But if only Adam has not become what he became, I might still root for him. Did Ms. Mafi just had a changed of heart or did she plan it from the start? Because it's mean to do that. For me to wait for the book for more than a year just to break my heart in the end. :(

Still, I loved the story. Juliette has transformed to this whiny trapped girl to the hero she always needed to be. Though I find myself getting surprised on how much confidence she is showing in this book. But I guess, with everything that is happening, this is what Juliette should really do right from the start.

But more than the book, I fell in love with Kenji more. He became the balance of the story. The one who glued everyone together and the one who made Juliette keep going. I knew it, when I said in my last review that Kenji is not just a simple character that will pass by. If only Juliette and him ended up together, I would be exhilarated. hahahah!

I love the lines as well. Lines that will reach your heart. Either it's something I could relate with or just something beautiful. Let me leave by sharing some of them.

"No gun, no sword, no army or king will ever be more powerful than a sentence"

"Maybe we both fell in love with the illusion of something more"

"Fear will learn to fear me"

Into The Still Blue by Veronica Rossi

Summary from Goodreads

The earth-shattering conclusion to Veronica Rossi's "masterpiece" Under the Never Sky trilogy and sequel to the New York Timesbestselling Through the Ever Night (Examiner.com).
Their love and their leadership have been tested. Now it's time for Perry and Aria to unite the Dwellers and the Outsiders in one last desperate attempt to bring balance to their world.
The race to the Still Blue has reached a stalemate. Aria and Perry are determined to find this last safe-haven from the Aether storms before Sable and Hess do-and they are just as determined to stay together.
Meanwhile, time is running out to rescue Cinder, who was abducted by Hess and Sable for his unique abilities. And when Roar returns to camp, he is so furious

with Perry that he won't even look at him, and Perry begins to feel like they have already lost.
Out of options, Perry and Aria assemble a team to mount an impossible rescue mission-because Cinder isn't just the key to unlocking the Still Blue and their only hope for survival, he's also their friend. And in a dying world, the bonds between people are what matter most.
In this final book in her stunning Under the Never Sky trilogy, Veronica Rossi raises the stakes to their absolute limit and brings her epic love story to an unforgettable close.

My Summary

Worth-waiting for. It took me a long time worrying how will Aria, Perry and their families will survive their world. And now that "Still Blue" is out and I finally read the conclusion to this action-packed and breath-taking trilogy, all I could say is that it was worth my wait. Though I have to read few lines on book 1 and 2 to remind me how the story left Aria and Perry, it didn't took me a while to get familiar with the characters again. It was like meeting your old friends again after a long time of not seeing each other.

The excitement is never-ending, when I thought everything is going to its right place, a twist will suddenly happen. Ms. Rossi has never failed to surprise me with her plot. Something you wouldn't see coming is for sure will happen, when you thought you all figured it out, it will leave you shocked and surprise. 

I love how all the characters are alive in the story. Each of them has their own story to tell, and not just focused on Aria and Perry. You could feel each characters as if you're with them inside the story. You'll feel the loss when someone dies, and you'll feel the frustration and fear for their survival. I was almost at the end and I'm still worried if they'll make it to still blue. All of them have suffered so much that I can't help but pray hard for all of them to make it. For them to have the happy ending they all fought to have. In all of the stories, all these characters deserve the happy ending. Well, except for Sable and Hess of course! 

I once heard that a character is not good enough if he/she doesn't get in to your skin. I guess Sable is really a good character then. Because I really want to strangle him to death!!! I can't believe I can be so affected to an antagonist as much as Sable did!

I'm not in the mood for spoiler now, so I'll just end this review by saying that this book never disappointed me. When I thought that book 1 is so good that it will be difficult for Ms. Rossi to level up the next book, he did it twice with book 2 and 3.

BLOG TOUR: Beautiful Dreams by Alicia Rae

Summary

Kyle has mended Lily’s broken heart, and as they have fallen in love, all she dreams of is finally having her happily ever after.

But as time goes on, Lily can no longer ignore the desire to know more about Kyle's past. When she learns more, she will discover if she can heal Kyle’s heartache as he has done for her.

Will his secrets break them apart? Or will their love be enough to strengthen their bonds?

My Review

Finally, Kyle and Lily are back. The third book turned out to be mostly an epilogue of their love story. What happened after Lily agreed to live with Kyle and how their relationships turned out to be. It's nice to know that they are working really well. I was a bit frustrated because the story went to a very slow pace compared to the first two books. This time, the story is very relaxed, though I feel there is a looming darkness that will come anytime. 

I find Kyle being unfair for not sharing his past instantly with Lily after pushing Lily to her limits to face her fears of the past. But bit by bit, I find myself feeling Kyle's hesitation and try to understand him like Lily does. Though it took awhile for the story to warm up, when it did, it went with a bang. I finally understood all the hesitations and realized how perfect Kyle really is for Lily.

The whole series showed not just a simple love story. It showed how the two overcame their griefs and fears with the help of each other. Their love, understanding and compassion for each other made their relationship very strong against trials from their past. 

I totally love how the story turned out. No disappointments on my side. The whole series had made me experienced real love and made me see it from the beginning until their ending (was it a happy ending? read the series to know! :p) It was like I was the one experiencing the love they shared, it was like I was the one who succeed against my fears, the author made me feel everything. I love her for that!

About the Author

Alicia Rae is a Contemporary Romance Author who lives in Dekalb, Illinois, with her husband and three beautiful boys. Alicia has a passion for reading all types of romance, writing to bring a story to life, and photography.

Thank you to my dear sister, Kels, who showed me a few years ago how much I truly missed reading. And to my loving husband, for not throwing away my Nook, and planting the seed of writing into my mind. I am forever grateful. 

Readers, words cannot thank you enough for supporting me along this incredible journey. I hope you enjoy my novels as much as I do writing them. I thank each and every one of you.

Believe in yourself and follow your dreams...

My Beautiful by Alicia Rae

Summary

Lily and Kyle’s story is far from over. Even if Lily already took the leap to face her fears from her past and fear from falling in love with Kyle, there are still other things that Lily has to close before she can really move forward.

There’s the mystery behind her late sister being pregnant, her acceptance of the death of her family, her acceptance of the remaining family she has, the threat of her stalker and her relationship with Kyle. Will Lily be strong enough to face everything and finally leave the past behind and really move forward?

My Review

The story started exactly where the first book left off. It was like I just turned into the next page of book 1. However, I’m quite disappointed that the second book is literally a continuation of the first one. What I mean is, the second book turned out to be like just a next chapter. No new plots, no new stories and no new story for Lily and Kyle. But looking at the brighter side, there are a lot of unclosed issues from book 1 that I am expecting this second book will fill me out.

At first, I am enjoying how balanced the story is. The story is evened out on Lily and Kyle’s relationship, Lily’s problems and sometimes, Kyle’s past. But as the story progresses, I notice that the hot scenes are increasingly occurring. It even came to a point that after reading one part, they just slept and when they woke up I was just like: “Not again!” haha! What this book never fails to do is to surprise me. I thought I figure everything out, but suddenly, I’ll be shocked in what’s happening because I never saw it coming.

I also noticed that it’s seldom for Kyle and Lily to have problems in their relationships, all major happenings happens outside their relationship and Kyle is just always there to support Lily. It’s not that I am complaining. But is there really such a perfect relationship? But I am expecting more on book 3. It seems that there’s something in Kyle’s past that will test their relationship.  

The book is light and heavy at the same time. The combination of humor and drama of the story is amazing that I never realized I am holding my breath until I laughed it out loud. I am very hopeful for the third book. The first 2 books almost revolved around Lily only, I’m hoping to know Kyle better. Waiting for the third book now. ^_^ 

Beautiful Chances by Alicia Rae

Summary:

Lily Tidsdale has been running from her past for three years now. Marred by the tragic death of her family, Lily escaped from her tragic past through writing, photography and the beach of Florida. But when he met Kyle Madison, there was an instant attraction between them and Lily find herself drowning to this hunk.

Kyle had made Lily see life in a new way and that includes a new way of dealing with her past, and that is facing them head on. But would Lily be strong enough to face her fears from the past, and will Kyle's love be enough to support her through and through?

My Review:

To read a hot and handsome male lead with him not being damaged is new to my eyes... and imagination of course. I always end up with stories where the super sexy and adorable hunk is damaged. So with Kyle Madison, everything is different. He's not running from a tragic past, he's not from a broken family, and a super-hot guy with no angst in life is so refreshing to read. I find his character really unique. A person from the army but has his domestic sides; he can cook, he do interior designing and very calm and relax. But I love that typical dominant behavior is with him! He's definitely listed in my top book boyfriend! ^_^

 This time around, it's the female lead(Lily) that is carrying the burden. She's the one that needs to work some things out. And it's nice to know she has met this super duper sexy, hot and handsome Kyle to be her boyfriend (I am gushing right now, aren’t I? I'm so sorry, but I can't help it!)

Although Kyle and Lily's attraction was literally an instant one and their relationship came too fast, I like the flow of the story. Lily's stages of grief have been well elaborated and I could agree with how everything Lily is going with it. What I mean is that it was not exaggerated just to put drama in the story. I could imagine that this really could happen in real life and that I could sympathize with her. I also love how Kyle became the support that Lily needs in this phase of her life. 

In term of writing, I find the writing awkward at first. It's like I'm just reading one sentence after the other, literally. It's like I'm reading separate ideas every sentence making the construction of the story not so smooth. Also, the story is written from Lily's POV but it seems like it's from a third person. There are just some things that Lily observes that should have been observed by a third person. But as the story progresses, I got used with the writing style and find it normal.  There are still lot of open issues even when the book ends, so I'm hoping the second book will give some answers for me.

The story was not exaggerated, there's humor, and there's definitely some sense where the story is going. The hot scenes are there as expected but it came out naturally not just to put it there, it became part of the story so the book didn't look like something else. This is just the kind of story I love. :)

Beautiful Dreams Blog Tour

Hi Guys!

Being part of this amazing blog tour, I will be posting my review for the first two books - Beautiful Chances and My Beautiful, before my scheduled tour on January 29 for the much awaited Beautiful Dreams. That's tomorrow! Yey!

I'll be posting my Beautiful Chances review this morning (Right Now!) and My Beautiful Chances review tomorrow morning. It would be wonderful if you'll check them out and hope you enjoy the books as much as I did. :)