Brooklynn's Bridge by KT Hunter

January, I know you did it. You’re trying to pay me back for turning on you.” Her smile had left her face and a devious one replaced it. 
“Brooklynn, you just don’t realize that when I come after you, you won’t even see it coming.” 

After her life is turned upside down through a serious of unfortunate events, sixteen-year-old Brooklynn is forced to move to Texas, where she and her family can start over. Plagued with the ability to read the thoughts of those around her and visions of the future, she must juggle adapting to her new high school and saving those she sees may be doomed to die. But after the incident back in Edmonds, Washington with Alex Pierce, Brooklynn is shaken about her ability and with only her grandmother, Karen, to understand her, she’s not sure whom she can trust—especially after meeting the mysterious and fearless January who seems to be the one person immune to her abilities. With a new school, new friends, and the conflicting feelings of a new crush, Brooklynn has a lot to manage… all while dealing with January’s impending threats of revenge. Filled with suspense, drama, and wit, Brooklynn’s Bridge will take readers through a spiraling mystery, as it follows Brooklynn and her secret abilities through the whirling world of high school and revenge… but will her powers and her new friends be enough to allow her escape January’s grasp with her life?
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This book had a little bit of a robotic writing style, making it hard to identify and connect with the characters. Events and emotions that Brooklynn and her friends were going through/ feeling were vaguely described or just blurted out. It would have been a lot better if time had been taken to better create both the numerous types of relationships, and the individual character personalities.

Sometimes with this large of a group, I found that the character dialog was hard to follow, and needed to be re-read a few times to understand who was speaking and what was going on.

The story also jumped around a lot. It was similar to my issue with the characters. The intense action scenes had a lot of promise, but were too short and read more like Brooklynn was writing about them in a journal than actually going through it. I totally understand not bogging down the reader with boring story line, but even some of the most important events were rushed. The same can also be said about her learning her powers, it was stated several times in the book how she had to adapt, and the hard ships having them caused her, but that never happened. She learned about them and then literally mastered them like nothing. I would have loved to read about some of Brooklynn's struggles and the day to day training she did, it would have made me much more invested in the story.

The concept for this book was interesting, and the crazy plot twists made it fun to read. Overall with some additional editing and A LOT more detail added to major events and character development, this book has real potential. 

I gave it 2 Keos.

And as always guys, please check out the book for yourself, you may LOVE it. 

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Never Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher

. 5

Best friends since they could walk. In love since the age of fourteen. 
Complete strangers since this morning. 
He'll do anything to remember. She'll do anything to forget. 
-"Never Never" summary on Goodreads


That summary was really intriguing, it made me very curious about the book and honestly pretty excited to start reading.

I wouldn't say that the book was slow going, because honestly there was a twist and turn pretty much every chapter, But swiss on a stick, if it would have explained ONE MORE TIME how weird it was that they could remember everything else (like how to drive, how to speak, lines from songs) but they couldn't remember their friends, family or each other, I was just gonna toss the book aside. The last chapter in Silas POV though, was amazing and is what makes me want to continue onto the next book due out in May.

.....Man I am not too sure that I liked the characters. While meeting and learning about Charlie and Silas, I have to say they are hard people to feel sorry for, especially Charlie. I do however, think that it helps add to the mystery of what circumstances lead to their memory loss. Also it was a nice change that the main characters aren't necessarily the best people in the word. I was pretty invested in them by the time the book ended, but it took almost the whole book for me to really feel for them.

Never Never was just way too short, and maybe thats the appeal. It gives you just a taste and reels you in, but I think I would have liked it a lot more if this was just the first half of a really dope ass book.

I gave this little tease 3.5 Keos

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Undertow by K.R. Conway

Eila Walker knows luck is not a friend, so she is downright shocked to inherit a million-dollar Cape Cod home. And yeah, her new town isn't perfect: the cheerleaders are heinous clones, the local undertow can kill ya, and her Great Grams was supposedly fried by lightning in the harbor square. Still, Eila is hopeful her luckless days are in the past . . . until history decides to repeat itself.

When drool-worthy Raef O’Reilly becomes her friendly, yet weirdly protective shadow, Eila thinks life is pretty darn perfect – until she is hauled beneath the waves by an unnatural undertow. Revealing coal-black eyes and iron-like strength as he rescues her, Raef can no longer hide what he is . . . or what she can do. Eila, last of her kind, can supposedly channel the power of human souls, while Raef is more adept at stealing them. Even worse, the legend about her ancestor isn't such a myth, since Eila’s grandmother was one kick-butt warrior until her lightning-like power backfired. A power that is written all over Eila's DNA.

Determined to stay one step ahead of a dangerous clan that is hunting her, Raef, along with three unlikely allies, will do all they can to protect her. But as hidden pieces of their brutal histories unravel, Eila begins to understand just what went down in the harbor square. She soon realizes that following in her grandmother’s fearless footsteps may be the only way to save those she loves . . . including Raef. "Undertow" by K.R. Conway

What a seriously cool concept for a YA book. I love the mystery about her grandmother, the new house she moves into, and her strange new friends. It was fun to guess about, and the book didnt give to much away or was easily predictable. 

The friendships between the characters were filled with charming banter, that was really fun to read, and endeared them to me pretty quickly. The romantic relationship between Raef and Eila, was steamy and gave me all kinds of feels, but it escalated so quickly, and felt like it was based on nothing but physical attraction. There really wasnt a get to know you portion of the book, and if there was it was only implied that they spent time together but we never got to see it. They do have this crazy physcial magnetism however that draws them together and that was exciting and hot to read about, but I would have liked more. It would have been SO much better and I would have understood a little more of the pull between them, if we got alternating POVs between Raef and Eila. 

Super enjoyed this book, I would have liked more elaboration into the whole world of lunaterra and mortis, but I'm hopeful that I get to learn more as I read the series. 4 Keos

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All Lined Up by Cora Carmack

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cora Carmack follows up her trio of hits—Losing It, Faking It, and Finding It—with this thrilling first novel in an explosive series bursting with the Texas flavor, edge, and steamy romance of Friday Night Lights.

In Texas, two things are cherished above all else—football and gossip. My life has always been ruled by both.

Dallas Cole loathes football. That's what happens when you spend your whole childhood coming in second to a sport. College is her time to step out of the bleachers, and put the playing field (and the players) in her past.

But life doesn't always go as planned. As if going to the same college as her football star ex wasn’t bad enough, her father, a Texas high school coaching phenom, has decided to make the jump to college ball… as the new head coach at Rusk University. Dallas finds herself in the shadows of her father and football all over again.

Carson McClain is determined to go from second-string quarterback to the starting line-up. He needs the scholarship and the future that football provides. But when a beautiful redhead literally falls into his life, his focus is more than tested. It's obliterated.

Dallas doesn't know Carson is on the team. Carson doesn't know that Dallas is his new coach's daughter.

And neither of them know how to walk away from the attraction they feel. 

-All Lined Up summary on Goodreads

This book was oh so sweet, and I felt all kinds of warm and fuzzy while reading. It defiantly was an easy, and relaxing read, and it also complimented my day of lounging in the sun perfectly. 

Carson, boy was he cute. I loved his character and just his overall awesome personality. He was the embodiment of a good guy, he was caring, sweet, and never came off lame, or unrealistically nice. The only thing I wish is that I would have gotten to know him more. There was never really a "get to know you" part of the book where the characters discussed their past and I could feel like they really bonded. It was mentioned that Carson and Dallas hung out and talked a lot, but only in passing so we miss out on it. 

(Oh ps don't tell Cassi because she is totally crazy for him, but I could only really picture Robbie Amell as Carson. Hello handsome!)

Dallas, I liked her. She didn't stand out for me, like some of Cora's other female leads, but I identified with her, and she never annoyed the crap out of me.

I gave this book 4 Keos, because as sweet and charming as it was, I just felt like something was missing. The characters were awesome, and the storyline was good, but there should have just been more to it. Just like what I said about Carson, what I did get to see of his past and him and Dallas together gave me all kinds of feels, however I just needed more, for their story to really embed itself into my bookish heart.

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All Broke Down by Cora Carmack

Dylan fights for lost causes. Probably because she used to be one.

Environmental issues, civil rights, corrupt corporations, and politicians you name it, she's probably been involved in a protest. When her latest cause lands her in jail overnight, she meets Silas Moore. He's in for a different kind of fighting. And though he's arrogant and infuriating, she can't help being fascinated with him. Yet another lost cause.

Football and trouble are the only things that have ever come naturally to Silas. And it's trouble that lands him in a cell next to do-gooder Dylan. He's met girls like her before fixers, he calls them, desperate to heal the damage and make him into their ideal boyfriend. But he doesn't think he's broken, and he definitely doesn't need a girlfriend trying to change him. Until, that is, his anger issues and rash decisions threaten the only thing he really cares about: his spot on the Rusk University football team. Dylan might just be the perfect girl to help.

Because Silas Moore needs some fixing after all. 

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OH MY GOOODNESS, this is one of my new favorites. All Broke Down was so sexy, funny, heart wrenching and also adorably charming. 

Silas, wow I can’t believe I liked him. No correction, I LOVED him. Obviously I wasn’t particularly fond of him in All Lined Up, and I wasn’t overly excited for his book, but yes, hell to the yes, after reading ABD. I thought he was just going to be some bad boy, who meets the right girl and falls in love, but his story really surprised and (again) charmed me to pieces. He was beyond a delicious book bf and probably my favorite male lead from Cora Carmack since Jackson Hunt from Finding It. 

(This is my Silas Moore, young Taylor Kitsch from Friday Night Lights yum!)

 

 Dylan, first I just want to say I love this trend of giving a girl, a boys name, its cute. Second, I really loved how caring and cool she was. Sometimes its hard for me to picture the right kind of girl for these book “Bad boys”, but Dylan was a perfect match for Silas.  She was quirky, cute and kind but also was fierce and protective. I really liked her story and I loved that she had such a realistic response to everything going on and she wasn’t overly dramatic. Since Silas is the book bf, I'll make Dylan my book bff. Lets go get some drinks girl and talk about all them Rusk boys. :)

All Broke Down was very well written, between the sweet scenes with the main couple, the great relationships they had with their friends and even the crazy upsetting twist towards the end. I gave this book 5 Keos

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The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead

The epic conclusion to Richelle Mead's New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series...

Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives.

After their secret romance is exposed, Sydney and Adrian find themselves facing the wrath of both the Alchemists and the Moroi in this electrifying conclusion to Richelle Mead’s New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series. When the life of someone they both love is put on the line, Sydney risks everything to hunt down a deadly former nemesis. Meanwhile, Adrian becomes enmeshed in a puzzle that could hold the key to a shocking secret about spirit magic, a secret that could shake the entire Moroi world. 
-The Ruby Circle Summary on Goodreads

I AM SO FREAKING SAD THIS SERIES IS OVER!

oh sweet, sweet Bloodlines I will miss you, and re-read the crap out of you.

OK cry fest over.

I felt like this book was so tiny compared to the others from the series. I also wasn't particularly fond of the "villain" or the obstacles Adrian and Sydney faced trying to rescue Jill. That was why I only gave it 4 Keos.  I thought that the book felt a little rushed, that unlike the VA series that had an epic conclusion, the Ruby Circle was a quick wrap up before Richelle moved onto something different and that kind of bummed me out.

BUT what an ending it was.

Although I wasn't crazy about the rest of the story , I still got all the Sydrian feels that i was hoping for. There was also plenty of interesting Romitri moments, and the loose ends with most of the characters I loved were tied up.

I hope someday that Richelle Mead decides to come back to the VA/ Bloodlines world, but I was happy overall with how she left it.

(Max Irons, my Adrian Ivashkov)

*sobing* ADRIAN DONT GO!!!!!

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Better When He's Bold by Jay Crownover

In a dark and broken kingdom, a ruler has to be fearless to control the streets and the ruthless people who run them.

Race Hartman is just bold enough, just smart enough, and just lost enough to wear the crown. Places like the Point will always have bad things and bad people, but the man in control of all that badness can minimize the devastation. Race has a plan, but can he prevent total annihilation without destroying himself?

Brysen Carter has always seen her best friend's brother for what he is--too pretty, too smooth, and way too dangerous to touch. Basking in Race's golden glow is very tempting, but Brysen knows she'd eventually get burned.

When she starts receiving threatening texts and someone tries to take her out in parking lot, the only person interested in keeping her safe is the one man she can't allow herself to have.

Sometimes being bold is the only way to stay alive. But can she let Race save her life . . . if it means losing herself to him? " Better When He's Bad summary on Goodreads "

I loved loved loved this book and the series so far. The Welcome to the point books by Jay Crownover are dark, and sexy but also really funny. The characters are so far from the perfect squeaky clean romance novel standard and I like it better that way.

Race, he really won me over in this book. In Better when He’s Bad I thought he was kind of a slime ball, and maybe also a coward. I had a little bit better of an opinon when the book ended and everything was revealed, but I wasn’t that excited for his book.  My opinion totally changed once I started Bold. He was the perfect mix of bad guy criminal and a good heart. He definatly won’t win an award for his humanitarianism , but underneath it all, WAY DOWN deep, he was a good guy. OH! and super sexy! Hello! Jay Crownover always writes some of the hottest male characters and Race was no exception.

Brysen! I adored her. I really Identified with her, and she was honestly one of my new favorite females leads from this author. I liked that she wasn’t a moron and she was open and honest. It drives me crazy when the female lead holds in all of her feelings and fakes it through the book. Bry fought her crush at the beginning but once they kissed she was open and honest with Race and I loved it.

 This book had a lot of action packed twists, and although it wasn't as explosive as Better When He's Bad, there was still plenty of gritty storyline that kept it from being a cheesy romance novel about the Rich boy gone bad.

While reading, I also kept thinking of Margot Robbie for Brysen. I couldn’t really picture a good Race.

This book got five Keos because it is one of my new favorites

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The Branches of Time by Luca Rossi

A shower of splinters exterminates the people of the island of Turios. Only Bashinoir, badly wounded, his wife Lil and the Priestess Miril survive. They would like to give a worthy burial to their loved ones, but the corpses have disappeared. Their only hope of salvation lies in the magical protection of the Temple. But they must cope with dark threats. A shadow haunts their hearts, threatening to divide and destroy them; their bodies seem to be less consistent. The closeness between the two women contrasts with the isolation of Bashinoir.

In the realm of Isk, wizards and advisors must submit to the insatiable greed of sex and war as well as the power of King Beanor. The last of his young wives, however, does not want to surrender to the loss of love and freedom. Will games and tricks under the sheets be the key turning point of a millenarian war? - The Branches of Time summary on Goodreads

I think this book had a really interesting storyline and cool concept, but that was all I really liked about it. The flow of the book was hard to follow, which made me re-read several passages before I could fully understand what the author was writing about . I was hoping to connect with some of the characters either from the island or the far away kingdom, but there was no character development so I couldn’t identify or really come to care about any of them. The only  character I got to know, was the evil king. He was the only one I really learned anything about and it was mostly that he was a repugnant moron, who had a lot of really disturbing sex. The book jumped around a lot, and rushed through important story line, that would have endeared me more to the book.

The story was also  free to interpretations, like if this island was in the middle of some strange galaxy (based on the cover) or on earth, what people looked like (It only really described the priestess, and Lil), and which POV you are in.

Lastly, it took forever for the storyline to really take off. After the first chapter when the black shards fall from the sky, nothing exciting happens until the very end.

I think this book had promise, and if there would have just been more ,description and explanation about the back story and the characters it would be a good book. I gave this book 2 keos because it had potential, but I only finished the novel because It was the first book I was asked to review for the site, and i wanted to see if it would get better. I wont be continuing on with the series.

Again this is just my opinion of the book I would always advise to try It out for yourself.

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