Status: page 260
Not your typical love story by any means at all. I find myself more drawn to Callie's story. The story is good, lots of new things in this 'new world'. Not much to say, but this is a good book with lots of history sprinkled in it. Rees needs to step up and claim Callie before he loses his chance.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Spider Catcher - Gilbert Morris
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Crossed - Condie
I finished reading Crossed this morning. It is really upsetting where Cassia is sent. All and all I was disappointed with the ending. It was more of a bridge, so unlike the first book. I hope the third book plays up the love triangle more because I kind of missed that in this book. I can't wait for the next book to come out!
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Crossed - Condie
Status: page 308
Lots of interesting things have happened in the past couple of chapters. The book is almost to the end and I don't see them getting to the Rising or the farmers by the end. Hopefully we will get a decision by the end though.
I hate to say it but now with all the new stuff going around while Eli was asleep I have a sad prediction for this boy. I think Eli will die. His story isn't all that mixed up in the love anymore. Either that or in the end I just see him following wherever Ky goes. Sorry Eli.
Now for Indie. This little girl seems to be more than I first thought of her. She has been able to accuse Ky of being the Pilot and figure out Xander's secret. When she showed Ky the map she truly thought she was helping him, but instead he realized that he doesn't want to find the Rising. I kinda suspected she would have some kind of Society hardware on her. Xander's card though was a surprise. I was also relieved to read that she is in love with Xander. The one thing she could never have. Sadly though she did confirm my first thoughts on her as being a thief.
Even though Xander only made a brief appearance in the beginning he is still running around in the minds in this book. Personally I don't think Xander deserves Cassia. Yes, he let her go and chase down another boy, but his only act of fighting for her was giving her those blue tablets. Which almost killed her. Xander has not even told Cassia his secret yet, so if she goes to him it's luck. I have a feeling based on our new discovery that we might be meeting him again. Unknowingly Cassia might choose him instead of Ky.
Cassia wants the Rising, but she wanted Ky and stumbled upon it here. I hope she goes with Ky. The Rising is not what she thinks it is, Ky tells her. She has gone all this way since the sorting to find him and be with him again. I don't think Cassia is wrong either way about choosing, but her not know which one drives me crazy. We might as well not know what she is thinking, or she should just have let the Society choose for her. Maybe they were even breeding her to become a Pilot, but in the Society's control. I see her choosing Ky in the end. The only thing I see standing in the way is her grandfathers poems.
Ky has been through so much and all he wants is to return to the place where his father's people are and be in a place with Cassia and untouched by the Society. Ky has been beaten by the Society for far too long and doesn't want to fight it. He just wants it gone. Ky knows loosing Cassia to the Rising means loosing her to Xander as well. He loves her, but he won't go with her. Ky is willing to let Cassia go and know that they will always have their love and their poem.
Lots of interesting things have happened in the past couple of chapters. The book is almost to the end and I don't see them getting to the Rising or the farmers by the end. Hopefully we will get a decision by the end though.
I hate to say it but now with all the new stuff going around while Eli was asleep I have a sad prediction for this boy. I think Eli will die. His story isn't all that mixed up in the love anymore. Either that or in the end I just see him following wherever Ky goes. Sorry Eli.
Now for Indie. This little girl seems to be more than I first thought of her. She has been able to accuse Ky of being the Pilot and figure out Xander's secret. When she showed Ky the map she truly thought she was helping him, but instead he realized that he doesn't want to find the Rising. I kinda suspected she would have some kind of Society hardware on her. Xander's card though was a surprise. I was also relieved to read that she is in love with Xander. The one thing she could never have. Sadly though she did confirm my first thoughts on her as being a thief.
Even though Xander only made a brief appearance in the beginning he is still running around in the minds in this book. Personally I don't think Xander deserves Cassia. Yes, he let her go and chase down another boy, but his only act of fighting for her was giving her those blue tablets. Which almost killed her. Xander has not even told Cassia his secret yet, so if she goes to him it's luck. I have a feeling based on our new discovery that we might be meeting him again. Unknowingly Cassia might choose him instead of Ky.
Cassia wants the Rising, but she wanted Ky and stumbled upon it here. I hope she goes with Ky. The Rising is not what she thinks it is, Ky tells her. She has gone all this way since the sorting to find him and be with him again. I don't think Cassia is wrong either way about choosing, but her not know which one drives me crazy. We might as well not know what she is thinking, or she should just have let the Society choose for her. Maybe they were even breeding her to become a Pilot, but in the Society's control. I see her choosing Ky in the end. The only thing I see standing in the way is her grandfathers poems.
Ky has been through so much and all he wants is to return to the place where his father's people are and be in a place with Cassia and untouched by the Society. Ky has been beaten by the Society for far too long and doesn't want to fight it. He just wants it gone. Ky knows loosing Cassia to the Rising means loosing her to Xander as well. He loves her, but he won't go with her. Ky is willing to let Cassia go and know that they will always have their love and their poem.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Crossed - Condie
Status: Page 233
So for the most part of the story I felt like Cassia was a day behind Ky, until they finally meet up. Even then I feel like Ky leads this story. The newness of his thoughts and feelings is amazing to read. You get the flash backs to fill in the story, but it comes from a different point of view. I like to hear about his story and his dreams. He seems to dream of Cassia often.
Ky and Cassia's love is so pure and strong. Even though Cassia sometimes has thoughts of Xander, it is mostly regretful and sorrowful. I still can't believe she eat a tablet. After everything, she was desperate enough to take one and believe the Society would save her. Then, when she looks back on it she sees this. She has gone through so much and wouldn't stop until she was with Ky again. Once together again, they stole a night that the Society would never let them have. To kiss and be together and finally drink their thirst. A love free of the Society's grasp.
Their meeting was light and wonderful. The returning to the township was something I didn't quite expect, but Cassia finally starts to see Ky's real past. The are connected the whole time and are so sweet. Like love should be. The part where Indie is trying to ask Ky about Xander doesn't sit well with me. If Indie tries to make a move on Ky or even break them apart I will loose it. I wonder if Xander will ever show back up, or if Eli and Indie will end up together. Only time will tell...
So for the most part of the story I felt like Cassia was a day behind Ky, until they finally meet up. Even then I feel like Ky leads this story. The newness of his thoughts and feelings is amazing to read. You get the flash backs to fill in the story, but it comes from a different point of view. I like to hear about his story and his dreams. He seems to dream of Cassia often.
Ky and Cassia's love is so pure and strong. Even though Cassia sometimes has thoughts of Xander, it is mostly regretful and sorrowful. I still can't believe she eat a tablet. After everything, she was desperate enough to take one and believe the Society would save her. Then, when she looks back on it she sees this. She has gone through so much and wouldn't stop until she was with Ky again. Once together again, they stole a night that the Society would never let them have. To kiss and be together and finally drink their thirst. A love free of the Society's grasp.
Their meeting was light and wonderful. The returning to the township was something I didn't quite expect, but Cassia finally starts to see Ky's real past. The are connected the whole time and are so sweet. Like love should be. The part where Indie is trying to ask Ky about Xander doesn't sit well with me. If Indie tries to make a move on Ky or even break them apart I will loose it. I wonder if Xander will ever show back up, or if Eli and Indie will end up together. Only time will tell...
Friday, December 2, 2011
Crossed - Ally Condie
Page 68
I love how Ky still thinks of Cassia. Cassia can't be with Xander. I realized this at the end of Matched when she couldn't kiss him. That part broke my heart and told me they could never be together. They will only be friends even though they could easily be more. I say that both her and Ky think about each other a lot and I personally want them to end up together. I think she only traded his compass for something she thought would lead her to him. I hope by the end of the book they are together. I think this will happen considering the book is written from their perspectives.
I love how Ky still thinks of Cassia. Cassia can't be with Xander. I realized this at the end of Matched when she couldn't kiss him. That part broke my heart and told me they could never be together. They will only be friends even though they could easily be more. I say that both her and Ky think about each other a lot and I personally want them to end up together. I think she only traded his compass for something she thought would lead her to him. I hope by the end of the book they are together. I think this will happen considering the book is written from their perspectives.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Crossed - Ally Condie
End of 2nd chapter
I finished reading my other book yesterday and I'm not ashamed to say I have been dying to read this one.
When Xander shows up on Cassia's search for Ky things get emotional real fast. I sense a love triangle similar to that of the Hunger Games coming on. I am personally a team Ky all the way. Unlike the Hunger Games where I was not initially drawn to Peeta. I am very interested to see why happens and if Cassia stays true to her heart. Very much unlike Katniss, Cassia thrives on rebellion. I'm bursting with anticipation.
I finished reading my other book yesterday and I'm not ashamed to say I have been dying to read this one.
When Xander shows up on Cassia's search for Ky things get emotional real fast. I sense a love triangle similar to that of the Hunger Games coming on. I am personally a team Ky all the way. Unlike the Hunger Games where I was not initially drawn to Peeta. I am very interested to see why happens and if Cassia stays true to her heart. Very much unlike Katniss, Cassia thrives on rebellion. I'm bursting with anticipation.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
All The Tea in China - Orcutt
Status: page 326
The binding of women's feet in China is not news to me, and neither the killing of baby girls. It doesn't come as much of a surprise when Phineas's mother slaps Isabella. The part when he tells her he loves her is very sweet. Both of them are very faithful. Their departure kiss also reminds me of the first time I kissed my boyfriend in front of my parents. My personal intentions would not be the same as Isabella's. I would go with my husband of course, but their story isn't based on love. It's the love that blossoms from their companionship, the sort of relationship that would be common for their time. The story so far has been satisfying, but I'm still waiting for them to have that special story making scene. Except for her heroic act on the ship, I still haven't had that feeling yet. The end is closing near and I hope he returns for her.
The binding of women's feet in China is not news to me, and neither the killing of baby girls. It doesn't come as much of a surprise when Phineas's mother slaps Isabella. The part when he tells her he loves her is very sweet. Both of them are very faithful. Their departure kiss also reminds me of the first time I kissed my boyfriend in front of my parents. My personal intentions would not be the same as Isabella's. I would go with my husband of course, but their story isn't based on love. It's the love that blossoms from their companionship, the sort of relationship that would be common for their time. The story so far has been satisfying, but I'm still waiting for them to have that special story making scene. Except for her heroic act on the ship, I still haven't had that feeling yet. The end is closing near and I hope he returns for her.
Monday, November 28, 2011
All the Tea in China - Orcutt
Status: page 230
I find it very arrogant of Isabella to not see Mr. Snowe was of the Orient. I'm only appalled and taken an back by this only because that is something myself I am very keen to. Normally I can guess someone's nationality in either two tries or not at all. Just something I stumbled upon when reading that I couldn't let down. Even so today people ask me where I was born when I only speak English. I am no more possibly from another county than a random English-speaking walker on the street.
I find it very arrogant of Isabella to not see Mr. Snowe was of the Orient. I'm only appalled and taken an back by this only because that is something myself I am very keen to. Normally I can guess someone's nationality in either two tries or not at all. Just something I stumbled upon when reading that I couldn't let down. Even so today people ask me where I was born when I only speak English. I am no more possibly from another county than a random English-speaking walker on the street.
All the Tea in China - Jane Orcutt
I am currently on page 135 and the story has just made an interesting turn.
From the beginning I like Isabella's personality very much. When she meets Mr. Snowe something seems to not sit right with me about him. Isabella's way of getting onto the ship after him is very unoriginal compared to other books I have read with a sea journey story line. That bit let me down and also the part with her seasickness after discovery. Her doing well with the cows was very gutsy and promising until he finds her. The story is a bit slow at times if you don't have any prior knowledge about ships. I'm lucky to have some Hornblower to help me out. Now we have just discovered a truth about Phineas and I hoe it leads to something promising.
From the beginning I like Isabella's personality very much. When she meets Mr. Snowe something seems to not sit right with me about him. Isabella's way of getting onto the ship after him is very unoriginal compared to other books I have read with a sea journey story line. That bit let me down and also the part with her seasickness after discovery. Her doing well with the cows was very gutsy and promising until he finds her. The story is a bit slow at times if you don't have any prior knowledge about ships. I'm lucky to have some Hornblower to help me out. Now we have just discovered a truth about Phineas and I hoe it leads to something promising.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Mockingjay
I just thought I should get out some thoughts about Peeta before I start reading my next book.
When Peeta gets rescued and comes back to 13 I started to have some mixed feelings about him. I had always liked Gale, but honestly he kept dropping hints that Katniss would be guilty if she was with him. Peeta now on the other hand got me to change me opinion about him yet again. His story with Katniss was always more tragic and everyone knows a Romeo-Juilet love story is more interesting. I guess in the end I accept Katniss's choice. They both deserve each other considering they both have problems in the head brought upon by the hunger games, but maybe that is what holds them together. Katniss and her children will never have the torment of another hunger games. Even though in the end of the book I'm still not sure if they are going to hold a Capital games because it was Coin's plan and she's not even there anymore. Katniss never mentions it in the end so I guess we are left to assume there never was one. I also think her vote for them was very out of character anyway, but not for Haymich. If you like to think on the characters actions just remember things don't always go according to plan. Happy reading and may the odds be ever in your favor!
When Peeta gets rescued and comes back to 13 I started to have some mixed feelings about him. I had always liked Gale, but honestly he kept dropping hints that Katniss would be guilty if she was with him. Peeta now on the other hand got me to change me opinion about him yet again. His story with Katniss was always more tragic and everyone knows a Romeo-Juilet love story is more interesting. I guess in the end I accept Katniss's choice. They both deserve each other considering they both have problems in the head brought upon by the hunger games, but maybe that is what holds them together. Katniss and her children will never have the torment of another hunger games. Even though in the end of the book I'm still not sure if they are going to hold a Capital games because it was Coin's plan and she's not even there anymore. Katniss never mentions it in the end so I guess we are left to assume there never was one. I also think her vote for them was very out of character anyway, but not for Haymich. If you like to think on the characters actions just remember things don't always go according to plan. Happy reading and may the odds be ever in your favor!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Books I have read so far in 2011
The Red Necklace - Sally Gardner
This World we Live in - Susan Beth Pfeffer
In Cold Blood - Truman Capote
My Brother Sam is Dead - James Lincoln Collier
Nickel and Dimed - Barbara Enrenriech
Hatchet - Gary Paulsen
The Scorch Trials - James Dashner
As You Wish - Jackson Pearce
Lost Voices - Sarah Porter
Dreaming Anistasia - Joy Preble
Runaway - Wendelin Van Draanen
The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins
Soldier X - Don L. Wulffson
Halo - Alexandra Adornetto
The Musician's Daughter - Susanne Emily Dunlap
Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins
This World we Live in - Susan Beth Pfeffer
In Cold Blood - Truman Capote
My Brother Sam is Dead - James Lincoln Collier
Nickel and Dimed - Barbara Enrenriech
Hatchet - Gary Paulsen
The Scorch Trials - James Dashner
As You Wish - Jackson Pearce
Lost Voices - Sarah Porter
Dreaming Anistasia - Joy Preble
Runaway - Wendelin Van Draanen
The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins
Soldier X - Don L. Wulffson
Halo - Alexandra Adornetto
The Musician's Daughter - Susanne Emily Dunlap
Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins
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Do you ever get that numb feeling whenever you have to stop reading and put down your book?
I realized that whenever that would happen to me, it would always turn out that I loved that book. I hope to fill this blog with the thoughts that run through my mind when I put down a book.
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