Review: Adaptation

The sky is falling.

Well, mostly planes and birds, but the horror of it all is too much to go unnoticed. The situation leaves Reese and David stranded at the airport, forcing their debate teacher to drive them home. But when a bird crashes through the windshield their lives are held by a thread. It appears their only hope at survival involves a secret government facility. The scars soon disappear, they have the sentiment they are constantly being watched, and a telepathic power begins to arise. What exactly did happen that night?

Malinda Lo keeps the tension high, adding a sensual back-up story between Reese and her new friend Amber. Although I expected a conclusion in the end, Lo shifted the story around, turning it into a sci-fi that deserves a sequel.

Can't wait to read what happens in Inheritance.

Review: Easy

No means no.

After a late party, Jacqueline is pushed into a car by Buck, a school chum, who desperately tries to have his way with her. Luckily, she is saved by Lucas before things get out of hand. But the nightmare doesn't end there. Now, Buck won't leave her alone, threatening to finish what he started. Can she count on Lucas to save her again?

Rape is not a pleasant topic, at all, and so it's surprising to see an author revolve an entire plot line around it. From self-defence class, to the fear of letting others know, to overcoming everything that rape entails -- Tammara Webber plunges in head on, making sure that readers understand not only the pain that accompanies rape but the consequences it carries on if we don't let others in for support.

Prepare for a surprising plot twist.

Feature and Follow Friday: Latte

Parajunkee / Alison Can Read

FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY

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Q: Have you any pets? Tell us or show us. 

Introducing, Guinea Pig extraordinaire Sir. Latte 

He is cuddly, insists on staying in the cage while I clean it (I know, we fight about that) and of course, he squeaks.


More pictures of Latte on my instagram. If you own a guinea pig and have diet advice please let me know as Latte is about to turn one soon and can start eating veggies.

Review: The Geography of You and Me

Wish you were here!

Sadly, those four little words mean nothing to Lucy and Owen, who are both loners and never travel anywhere exciting. The pair met in an elevator, quickly bonding over several quirks they both shared. But after spending one day together, their parents announce they are leaving -- maybe for good -- and hence begins the pile of postcards that will be sent back and forth.

The tension that culminates in the postcards is sweet. One can't help but hope that these two will meet again on top of a beautiful building. But the reality is another. Distance can really put a damper on a relationship, especially one that wasn't strong enough to begin with. So in comes the replacements such as Liam and Paisley who although good looking don't share the spark that Lucy and Owen shared.

Are long distance relationships doomed? I don't know, I wish Smith hadn't concluded with an open ending. On the plus side, the pov switch are well-paced, and we get to experience Owen's struggle of growing up with a single father.

Caught my arrow #34

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.

Happy Easter to all!! Don't know how much reading I'll get done this week, but I am looking forward to spend time with family and friends this long weekend. Here's what's waiting for me on my nightstand:

Purchased

The Rising

Borrowed from the library

Desires of the Dead
Better off Friends

Received from Publisher

Catch a Falling Star

The Bridge from me to you

What are you reading this week?