Cinder by Marissa Meyer

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Goodreads Synopsis:

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl.

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.

My Review:

Everyone has heard/read/seen the story of Cinderella, which I can say with somewhat conviction that this book is lightly based on.  I chose to read this book for a light read, but was rewarded with so much more. 

I was immediately drawn to the characters, rooting for the good guys and despising the bad guys.  The descriptions were elaborate enough to color a picture in my mind and see the story unfold visually. I enjoyed the setting and the similar parallels to the classic fairytale, however, this book brought so much more.  I was kept on the edge of my seat as the story started to wind down, and now that it's over, I cannot wait to feast my eyes on the next book to see where Marissa Meyer will take me next. 

Read from April 02 to 19, 2013

Top 5 Genres*: Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Science Fiction/Dystopia, Romance
*According to Goodreads
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My ratings system:
5 stars - I absolutely loved it
4 stars - Good book and would recommend
3 stars - Decent book, but wasn't spectacular
2 stars - Not good, but was able to finish it
1 stars - Did not finish (DNF) and I don't usually rate a book I haven't finished (just to be fair to the author)

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The Quickie by James Patterson

The Quickie by James Patterson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Goodreads Synopsis:

Lauren Stillwell is not your average damsel in distress. When the NYPD cop discovers her husband leaving a hotel with another woman, she decides to beat him at his own game. But her revenge goes dangerously awry, and she finds her world spiraling into a hell that becomes more terrifying by the hour.

In a further twist of fate, Lauren must take on a job that threatens everything she stands for. Now, she's paralyzed by a deadly secret that could tear her life apart. With her job and marriage on the line, Lauren's desire for retribution becomes a lethal inferno as she fights to save her livelihood--and her life.
Patterson takes us on a twisting roller-coaster ride of thrills in his most gripping audiobook yet. This story of love, lust and dangerous secrets will have listeners' hearts pounding to the very last page.

My Review:

First off, I love all JP books, so I may be a little biased.

I loved this the first time I read it. Thought the twists and turns would never stop. It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The the female lead was a strong woman who fights for what she wants, or feels is the right thing to do.

However, this time I saw her more as a whiny and insecure woman who, if didn't give into her wild perceptions, would have saved herself, and a lot of others a world of hurt. Then I started thinking, if she hadn't let her imagination run away with her, there would be no story. I also found myself asking myself throughout the whole book "would I have done that? or done it that way?" Which I guess is a good sign that it at least got me thinking, right?

Overall, I still enjoyed this book, mainly as a guilty pleasure. I can honestly say that although that many significant events happening to one person seems highly implausible, it's still fun and exciting if you just let yourself get swept up in the rush.

**This is my first review ever, please be gentle :) **

Read from April 16 to 18, 2013

Top 5 Genres*: Mystery, Fiction, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery/Crime
*According to Goodreads
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My ratings system:
5 stars - I absolutely loved it
4 stars - Good book and would recommend
3 stars - Decent book, but wasn't spectacular
2 stars - Not good, but was able to finish it
1 stars - Did not finish (DNF) and I don't usually rate a book I haven't finished (just to be fair to the author)

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