Author: Lisa Mantchev
Release Date: September 13, 2011
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Pages: 354
Age Group: Young Adult
Source: ARC from publisher
Interest: Series
Other Titles in Series: Eyes Like Stars, Perchance to Dream

All Beatrice Shakespeare Smith has ever wanted is a true family of her own. And she’s close to reuniting her parents when her father disappears. Now Bertie must deal with a  vengeful sea goddess and a mysterious queen as she tries to keep her family – and the Theatre Illuminata – from crumbling. To complicate it all, Bertie is torn between her two loves, Ariel and Nate. 

First can I say this is probably the most creative series I have read. I LOVE this series. Lisa has captured my heart since the very beginning. This magical world will never let the reader down!

I will try not to give to much away, since this is the conclusion to the series. So Silver Bright picks right up where Perchance to Dream leaves off. If you have read the first two novels in this series you know all about Lisa's amazing writing. It captures the reader. Her writing is magical. 

The characters! Oh, how I love the characters. I will never get tired of their personalities or attitudes. The humor that was present in the two previous novels is still there. You will be laughing at the faeries attics 

The covers for each of the books are stunningly beautiful! The artist does an excellent job capturing the characters. 

If you haven't read this series yet..DO IT NOW! You will not be disappointed. 

The only thing I did not like about this novel was that it is the ending to one of my favorite series! :'( Yes, I may actually cry! I must add that Lisa did a fabulous job wrapping up this series. All of the readers questions are answered. 

I really love this series. I will always remember Beatrice's story.

Plot: 19/20

Characters: 19/20

Creativity: 20/20

Writing: 19/20

Cover: 10/10

Ending: 9/10

Total: 96/100

Author: Lisa Mantchev
Release Date: May 19, 2010
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends 
Pages: 337
Age Group: Young Adult
Source: Purchased
Interest: Series
Other Titles in Series: Eyes Like Stars, So Silver Bright 

From the critically acclaimed author of Eyes Like Stars

We are such stuff as dreams are made on.

Act Two, Scene One

Growing up in the enchanted Thèâtre Illuminata, Beatrice Shakespeare Smith learned everything about every play ever written. She knew the Players and their parts, but she didn’t know that she, too, had magic. Now, she is the Mistress of Revels, the Teller of Tales, and determined to follow her stars. She is ready for the outside world.

Enter BERTIE AND COMPANY

But the outside world soon proves more topsy-turvy than any stage production. Bertie can make things happen by writing them, but outside the protective walls of the Thèâtre, nothing goes as planned. And her magic cannot help her make a decision between—

 Nate: Her suave and swashbuckling pirate, now in mortal peril.

 Ariel: A brooding, yet seductive, air spirit whose true motives remain unclear.

When Nate is kidnapped and taken prisoner by the Sea Goddess, only Bertie can free him. She and her fairy sidekicks embark on a journey aboard the Thèâtre’s caravan, using Bertie’s word magic to guide them. Along the way, they collect a sneak-thief, who has in his possession something most valuable, and meet The Mysterious Stranger, Bertie’s father—and the creator of the scrimshaw medallion. Bertie’s dreams are haunted by Nate, whose love for Bertie is keeping him alive, but in the daytime, it’s Ariel who is tantalizingly close, and the one she is falling for. Who does Bertie love the most? And will her magic be powerful enough to save her once she enters the Sea Goddess’s lair?

 

I can not believe how much I love this series! Lisa Mantchev has done it again. She has created a world that I wish I could live in. Ever since I have read Eyes Like Stars I have been dying to get my hands on the second book in the series. Perchance to Dream picks up right where Eyes Like Stars left off.

The characters are the same as every, and I LOVE that! Bertie's is still just as stubborn. Ariel is still his super hot annoying self. And the fairies are as  funny as ever! I am very attached to the characters. Each have their own part to play in the series, and I love that. It seems that each character has his or her own purpose in the novel. 

This book was exceptionally exciting. Lets just say you get to go an a little adventure. Also along the way meeting even more characters. Whom each have their own personality.  I can't say to much in fear of bringing about spoilers! :D So I am just going to stop here.

I love the covers in this series! They are really beautiful. They also fit perfectly with the series. 

Lisa's writing is amazing! She really creates a clear, and vivid image with her descriptions. Which I sometimes find hard for authors of fantasy novels to do. 

If you haven't read this series yet, seriously read it NOW! I t is amazing, and you will not be disappointed. :D

Plot: 18/20

Characters: 19/20

Creativity: 19/20

Writing: 18/20

Cover: 10/10

Ending: 9/10

Total: 93/100

Author: Jessica Sorensen 
Release Date: April 9, 2011
Publisher: Createspace
Pages: 448
Age Group: Young Adult
Source: Author for Honest Review
Interest: Cover
Other Titles In Series: The Underworld

For eighteen year-old Gemma, life has never been normal. Up until recently, she has been incapable of feeling emotion. And when she's around Alex, the gorgeous new guy at school, she can feel electricity that makes her skin buzz. Not to mention the monsters that haunt her nightmares have crossed over into real-life. But with Alex seeming to hate her and secrets popping up everywhere, Gemma's life is turning into a chaotic mess. Things that shouldn't be real suddenly seem to exist. And as her world falls apart, figuring out the secrets of her past becomes a matter of life and death.

This book was what I wanted and more! I tore through this book, and loved it.

What caught my 'eye' was the cover. The purple eye intrigued me. I mean who has purple eyes? A Vmpire? A Werewolf? Hmmm. So then I read the synopsis. From then on I had to get this book.

I loved some of the characters, but others not so much. Gemma is a great main character. She's strong, and sometimes stubborn. She was really easy to like. Alex is a pain. He is so set in his ways, and dosn't listen to Gemma. I will say this: I think Alex is bipolar. The love between the two is swoon worthy! :D I don't know if it's just me or what, but I love a book that has some romance and fighting in it! My favorite character out of the book was Laylen. <3 So not only is he super nice to Gemma, and caring, and funny, he has a whole other different side. I just adored him.

Through the whole book I was piecing together the puzzle.  Of course I knew what was going to happen before the characters did, but that just makes the book even more intense! I was getting so frustrated with the characters for not realizing what was going on before it was to late.

The ending was a huge cliff hanger. I love them, but I hate them. 

I know their was a lot left open in this book. A lot of history between the characters, and a lot of mystery. So I can not wait till the second book in the series comes out, The Underworld. It can't come out soon enough!

If you love anything with romance or paranormal stuff PICK THIS BOOK UP! I really loved this book. Jessica is an amazing writer, and I can't wait to read more from her. :D

Plot: 18/20

Characters: 17/20

Creativity: 19/20

Writing: 17/20

Cover: 8/10

Ending: 9/10

Total: 97/100

Author: Allison Van Diepen
Release Date: June 1, 2011
Publisher: Point
Pages: 272
Age Group: Young Adult
Source: From Publisher for Review
Interest: Title, Cover
Other Titles in Series: NA

What if the characters in a vampire novel left their world--and came into yours?

Amy is in love with someone who doesn't exist: Alexander Banks, the dashing hero in a popular series of vampire novels. Then one night, Amy meets a boy who bears an eerie resemblance to Alexander. In fact, he IS Alexander, who has escaped from the pages of the book and is in hot pursuit of a wicked vampire named Vigo. Together, Amy and Alexander set out to track Vigo and learn how and why Alexander crossed over. But when she and Alexander begin to fall for each other, Amy wonders if she even wants him to ever return to the realm of fiction.

I was instantly in love with this book! The characters, the attitude, just everything! I soon as I picked it up it never left my hand. 

What first caught my eye was the cover. It is really beautiful! It's dark. It also gets you wondering who is the very dark guy wondering the street, and why is the girl hiding behind the wall? So anyways the cover instantly caught my eye!

The main character, Amy was a character I liked within the first five pages! She is a lot like me. Standing in line to get a book. Yea, just like me! :D She was really a great character. I would love to have her as a best friend! Alexander was a hot, brooding, fictional character comes to life in Amy's world. I loved him! I always get weak in the knees for hot brooding guys. Alexander was great in many ways. I really wish some of my favorite male characters would come to life! Amy's sister bothered me in the beginning. Some of her action's made me really mad, but she is a sister..

There was just enough humor, violence, and mystery for me! This book had it all! I was laughing on minute with Amy and her friends then biting my nails in suspense the next!

One thing that has stuck with me is the mention of Shepherds Pie. This is a delicious food medley!  The first time I had one was in Florida on vacation, at McGware's. I loved it! I just thought it was funny that it was mentioned in the book.

Plot: 18/20

Characters: 19/20

Creativity: 18/20

Writing: 19/20

Cover: 9/10

Ending: 8/10

Total: 91/100

Author: Bree Despain 
Release Date: 
Publisher: Egmont
Pages: 404
Age Group: Young Adult
Source: Purchased 
Interest:  Series 
Other Titles in Series: The Dark Divine

A family destroyed. A love threatened. An enemy returns.

Grace Divine made the ultimate sacrifice to cure Daniel Kalbi. She was infected with the werewolf curse while trying to save him, and lost her beloved brother in the process.

Desperate to find Jude, Grace befriends Talbot, a newcomer to town. But as the two grow closer, Grace's relationship with Daniel is put in danger - in more ways than one.

Unaware of the dark path she is walking, Grace begins to give into the wolf inside of her - not realizing that an enemy has returned and a deadly trap is about to be sprung.

Bree Despain delivers sizzling romance and thrilling action in the heart-pounding sequel to the  The Dark Divine.

 

(This review may contain spoilers if you haven't read the first book in the series.)

This book was AMAZING! If you like The Dark Divine, pick this up now!

Bree Despain's series keeps getting better, and better. All I can say is this book is unputdownable. I was instantly pulled in with the action, violence, mystery, and romance. 

The characters you loved and hated are back! Grace seems to have gotten a backbone. I was surprised by some of the things she did. She is no longer the sweet naive girl we meet in the first book. The atmosphere around Grace has changed for the worst, and this caused her to change.  Daniel is as confusing as every. Which really frustrates me. GRRR. A new character is introduced. >:) Hehe evil laugh! Talbot was... well you love him, then you hate him, and then your like awww! So personally I satarted to like him, but a lot of fans will hate him.

This book was really fast paced. The action was something that kept me entertained. Bree does a great job having enough romance to keep us happy, but throws in some kick butt action.

I am really happy that they stuck with the cover theme. The blue and the purple look really pretty on my shelf! :D

The ending! Ahh! You love it and you hate it. I want more! I can not wait till the 3rd book in the series comes out.

Overall I LOVED this book. The action, the romance. Do you need anymore? 

Plot: 19/20
Characters: 19/20
Creativity: 20/20
Writing: 19/20
Cover: 9/10
Ending: 8/10
Total: 93/100

Author: Cindy Pon
Release Date: April 28, 2009
Publisher: Harper Teen 
Pages:  338
Age Group: Young Adult
Source: Purchased 
Interest: None
Other Titles In Series: Fury of the Phoenix

No one wanted Ai Ling. And deep down she is relieved—despite the dishonor she has brought upon her family—to be unbetrothed and free, not some stranger's subservient bride banished to the inner quarters.

But now, something is after her. Something terrifying—a force she cannot comprehend. And as pieces of the puzzle start to fit together, Ai Ling begins to understand that her journey to the Palace of Fragrant Dreams isn't only a quest to find her beloved father but a venture with stakes larger than she could have imagined.

Bravery, intelligence, the will to fight and fight hard . . . she will need all of these things. Just as she will need the new and mysterious power growing within her. She will also need help.

It is Chen Yong who finds her partly submerged and barely breathing at the edge of a deep lake. There is something of unspeakable evil trying to drag her under. On a quest of his own, Chen Yong offers that help . . . and perhaps more.

 

This book was perfect for me! I love learning about Chinese Dynasties, and well pretty much anything historic! :) Yes, I am a history buff. Now on to the good stuff!

Silver Phoenix is a book that kept me entertained the whole way through! Cindy Pon did a fantastic job with character development, and creating a world that reader would love to visit.

Ai Ling is a great protagonist. She has all the qualities that make a great main character. She was strong wielded, and courageous, yet selfish.  She was very compassionate through out the whole novel. Chen Young was a very likable character. He was always there for Ai Ling. I think that they make the cutest couple! 

The many different variety of creatures that were reveled in this book were truly captivating! The many different lands the main characters traveled through were  interesting. I would love to visit some of them. 

The one character I wish I knew more about is the Silver Phoenix! For what was told in the story she sound amazing! I want to know her history. I hope that she is mentioned more in the second book! 

The plot was fast paced! It never veered of on random subjects. This will keep you reading till your finished with the book! 

The food mentioned in this book is to die for! My mouth was watering on several occasions! 

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was a fast paced read with tons of adventure!

Plot: 19/20
Characters: 19/20
Creativity: 20/20
Writing: 19/20
Cover: 9/10
Ending: 8/10
Total: 93/100

Author: Shannon Delany
Release Date: February 15, 2011
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 320
Age Group: Young Adult
Source: Purchased
Interest: Series
Other Titles in Series: 13 to Life

Nothing's simple when you run with werewolves. Jess Gillmansen thinks she's seen it all but her eyes are about to be opened to even more danger and a reality far more paranormal than she's suspected. With Jess' realization that the Rusakovas' mother is still alive and imprisoned, the group's choices become harder and trust more important. Lines are drawn and relationships change as the broken Rusakova family struggles to reunite to free their mother - and those who Jess thought to be normal people show themselves to be much, much more..

 

Secrets and Shadows was able to keep my attention a lot better then 13 To Life did. This was full of twist and turns that had me reading as fast as I could to found out what was going to happen next. This series keeps getting better and better! I can not wait to see where Shannon Delany will take Jess' intriguing story.

This story picks up right where 13 To Life left off. I was frustrated a lot during this book. I was mad at Jess and Pietr. Mad with Jess' friends...AHH it was a mess. Their were new characters, and plot twisters that are introduced in this novel. Their were plenty of romantic twist in this novel. Some that I loved and others that I couldn't stand. You get to learn more about the Rusakova's past. Which is both exiting and a little scary at the same time.

The characters have defiantly grown and captured my attention. Some became worse while others grew to be amazing. Pietr has some mood swings that I couldn't stand, but I will always love him! He sure does know how to send a girl on an emotional roller coster! That is all I am going to say. Jess is still as stubborn as every, and I don't think that will ever change. I loved Max in this book! I was fawning over him! He shows us his softer side, and he had me melting! I loved his little flirty moments with Jess, which of course Pietr hated. The character that had me so confused was Derek! He took me by surprise. I knew something was up with him, but Shannon had me guessing to the end! You get to see Sarah's true personality, which is evil.

The ending mad me so happy and mad at the same time! It was such a major cliffhanger I was like: "Really?! You really have to leave it right here?" 

I can not wait till Bargains and Betrayals comes out in August! I will be buying it as soon as possible! 

This sequel was a lot better than 13 To Life. I can tell that this series is going to get better and better! I can not wait to read the 3rd book in the series!

Plot: 19/20
Characters: 19/20
Creativity: 18/20
Writing: 17/20
Cover: 9/10
Ending: 8/10
Total: 90/100