Review of City of Bones

Title:  City of Bones
Author: Cassandra Clare 
Published: March 27, 2007
Pages: 485
Rating: 5/5


Summary From Goodreads:


When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing -- not even a smear of blood -- to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?

This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know. . . .

Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end.

Review:


This is another book that I have heard so much of that might be turned into a movie too, that I had to read it. I am so glad that I did because this is now my new favorite series! I love the funny dialog that Jace and Clary has that actually had me laughing out loud.  I have to admit the beginning i had trouble with, I just could not get into it but once I started to read more and more I fell in love.  The ending was not expected for me though I knew some of it would happen, just didn't think about the major stuff.( I don't want to spoil it for those who didn't read it.) Now I want to pick up the next two books in this series and see how the plot unfolds. All in all, I really liked this book but looking at other reviews on Goodreads, seeing how many people hated it, it's like Twilight you either like it or don't. Pick it up and see for yourself:)


If you have read this series, what do you think of it? What about the movie, who do you think should play the characters?

Review of Destined

Title: Destined
Author: PC Cast + Kristin Cast
Published: October 25, 2011
Pages: 325
Rating: 4/5


Summary From Goodreads:


Breathing hard, Aurox stood there over the bodies of his vanquished enemies. He turned to Neferet.

"Very good," she said in her emotionless voice. "Let us leave this place before the authorities descend."

Aurox followed her. He walked heavily, his hooves gouging furrows in the dirty alley.

Weak. He felt weak. And more. There was something else.

"What is it?" She snapped at him when he hesitated before entering the car again.

"I do not know. I feel--"

She laughed. "You don't feel at all. You're obviously overthinking this."

"Yes, Priestess." Aurox got in the car and let the world speed past him.I do not think. I do not feel. I am a weapon.

Zoey is finally home where she belongs, safe with her Guardian Warrior, Stark, by her side, and preparing to face off against Neferet -- which would be a whole lot easier if the High Council saw the ex-High Priestess for what she really is. Kalona has released his hold on Rephaim, and, through Nyx's gift of a human form, Rephaim and Stevie Rae are finally able to be together -- if he can truly walk the path of the Goddess and stay free of his father's shadow.

But there are new forces at work at the House of Night. An influx of humans, including Lenobia's handsome horse whisperer, threatens their precarious stability. And then there's the mysterious Aurox, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous teen boy who is actually more -- or possibly less -- than human. Only Neferet knows he was created to be her greatest weapon. But Zoey can sense the part of his soul that remains human, the compassion that wars with his Dark calling. And there's something strangely familiar about him . . .

Will Neferet's true nature be revealed before she succeeds at extinguishing Light? And will Zoey be able to touch Aurox's humanity in time to protect them all? Find out what's destined in the next thrilling chapter of the House of Night series.


Review:


I really like this series and I cannot wait til the movies come out! The plot was a little slow but once I got reading it more it was awesome, made me want more! Love the characters in this series I really like Stark he had me giggling. Anyways, if you haven't read this series, you really should. It has romance, drama, action, and some suspense.LOVE IT!