Review: Fire with Fire

Is karma worth the price of a great revenge?

Reeve bullied Mary when they were younger, and left a void in her heart that time has not been able to mend. So the girls did the best thing they could do -- they drugged him. Vulnerable from the effects, Reeve tumbled off the prom stage and broke his leg, ruining his football career in the process. You'd think this would be enough to stop the sabotage, but the girls hate that he still refuses to apologize to Mary. The best thing to do is make Reeve fall in love with Lilia this time, then make sure he gets humiliated in return. But what happens if Lilia loves him back?

There were so many things going in Fire with Fire that did not involve Kat, causing her to disappear into the background and render her point-of-view quite pointless (hard not to skip those pages). Nevertheless, Mary and Lilia heighten the stakes like never before. Lots of love and jealousy scenes made the book impossible to put down. 

Prepare for a yet another cliffhanger ending. 

Top Ten Tuesday: Paint it bold

 

Hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

TOP BOOKS I'D FRAME AS ART

Okay, so I'm a Botero fan. Have replicas all over my place and would love to find similar book covers to match the decor. But alas, there seems to be nothing of the sort out there. 

So my second choice would be:

1-And Then There Were None

Scary and tense. Maybe not in the office but I'll think of something.

2-Marcelo in the Real World

Remove the electric posts and it would be gorgeous.

3-Left Neglected

Perfect for my kitchen.

4-Finale

My idea of sensual art.

5-These Broken Stars

What is it with me and hand-holding pictures?!?

6-The Ring & the Crown

Total must if you live in San Francisco (be sure to wear flowers in your hair)

7-The Beatles in Stripvorm

Love this graphic novel cover. 

Who's your favorite painter?

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.