Feature and Follow Friday: Mind Switch

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FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY

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Q: Give us a sneak! What are you reading? Tell us about a fun or fail scene in your current read.

*Puts the article about crazy Amanda Bynes down*

On the plus side, I'm also reading Shadow Lands. A story about a girl who has to move into custody with her family after a serial killer attempts on her life. That scene in particular where he attacks her, didn't really get to me. The author began in the mind of the killer, then switched to our main character as if we couldn't have known of his intentions if we had started in her head.

Review: Scapemaker

The limit between consciousness and subconsciousness is very thin. All we have to do is fall asleep to cross over. But a dreamscaper -- well, he doesn't have to do anything. He rules both worlds.

In Scapemaker, Steve V. Cypert introduces us to Matthew Namely, a teenage boy whose father works at his school. Their relationship is terrible. His Dad barely wants him around and keeps a lot of information from him. It takes a bizarre accident, in which his Dad just won't recover, for Matthew to try and solve the puzzle that was his father.

I was overwhelmed with all the information that was given in the first few chapters. The strained relationship, the accident, another tragic event, the move, and then all the characteristics of what dreamscaping was about. A lot to take in. Things got better once Matthew settled and found a group of friends he could count on.  I admire his determination to help his father, regardless of everything he kept from him.

Another good point to mention, is that Cypert, didn't limit this writing to science-fiction. There is a lot of romance in this book (love triangle). Matthew's adventure will continue in the sequel.

Caught my arrow # 13

Caught my Arrow is a meme similar to In my mailbox and  Stalking the Shelves featuring books that were purchased, borrowed or received that week.

This week was a big book haul for me. I went to the library in the morning and picked up two books.

Anastasia's Secret & Shadow Lands

Then I came home and found a package from Amazon. 

Drama (my first graphic novel purchase), Cleopatra Confesses & The Unwritten Rule.

What are you reading this week?

Top Ten Tuesday: Pick me up

Hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

TOP TEN THINGS THAT MAKES ME PICK UP A BOOK

Tough question. After much consideration, it seems that the same reason I will watch a movie matches why I would pick up a certain book over another.

1- Craving: Insurgent, for example, was a craving I had to fulfill. You wait so many months to find out what will happen to beloved characters, that it is a crime against self not to read a sequel.

2- Genre: Life happens. Sometimes I need a little romance or a horror story.

3: Favorite Author: Everyone has authors that they trust.

4. Cover: If it looks delicious, the more reason to read it,

5. Reviews: A reason I host a blog is because I enjoy discussing books with others. Seeing fellow bloggers adore a specific book makes me eager to read it.

Review: Demonglass

It's summer break, and Sophie is going to spend it with her Dad and Jenna in England. Which just happens to be where Archer is. Sadly, I didn't see the location switch. It felt like Sophie was in school again, with most of the book, taking place inside closed quarters.

A more fast pace rhythm would have come in handy. Sophie is such a rebellious and strong-willed character, that I was hoping she would get into a lot more trouble. Instead we meet a group of characters that will remain underdeveloped, like Nick and Daisy; hurt feelings without just cause; and an ending that will make your jaw drop and say ''she did not just do that!''

On the plus side, seeing Sophie try to establish a relationship with her Dad was bittersweet.

Hopefully, book number three heightens the stakes.

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