Caught my arrow #18

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.

Long weekend in Montreal. I'd like to take a moment to wish all my Québécois a Happy St-Jean Baptiste (remember the liquor stores are closed that day, so shop before.)

From the library I scored Requiem, The Summoning, The Golden Lily 
and Real Mermaids don't Wear Toe Rings. 

And received a copy of 

Pirouette and Hereafter from Netgalley. I must admit I'm really looking forward to read Kate Brian's new book after the unsettling conclusion of Shadowlands.

What are you reading this week?

Feature and Follow Friday: Heartbreak

Parajunkee / Alison Can Read

FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY

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Q: Share your favorite literary quote.

"The emotion that can break your heart is sometimes the very one that heals it...."
                                   Nicholas Sparks

Review: Boundless

The Unearthly trilogy comes to an end with Boundless, a pleasant desert after a great course. 

Clara, Angela and Christian are now at Stanford. This time around, the visions keep getting more dangerous, involving glow and blades. Clara's energy is torn since Angela is hiding a secret, Christian pressing for more than just friendship, Jeffrey angry and Tucker gone. How can she be happy -- or better yet -- achieve her purpose?

Cynthia Hand concentrated on giving all of the characters their own sub plot, combining them into a big climax. Providing everyone with attention, also meant resolving every question the readers might have had during the series. Does Clara's love for Tucker turned into something different? Is Christian the better choice for her? 

The end of the road is painful, for someone always loses in a love triangle. But it is nevertheless well written. Prepare for the return of Michael and Samjeeza.

Top Ten Tuesday: Sunshine, Lollipops and Books

 

Hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

TOP TBR BOOKS FOR SUMMER 2013

The temperature is rising, lattes are a buck at Mcdonalds -- the best time to lounge in my backyard with one hand on my coffee and the other on a book. Thrilling!!

Hot Cover/ Promising Writer

Keplinger kept me "hostage" on my lounge chair with Duff, I doubt it was pure coincidence. The girl is talented. 

Desert Heat

Until recently, I was clueless that Uncommon Criminals took place all over the globe. Set me up for a first class ticket.  

Rainy Day -- No Problem

The title speaks for itself.

Oh, Love

What is a summer without love? BookCupid can handle the heat. 

Review: Cracked

Everyone has a good and a bad side, but sometimes the bad is so dark and disturbing, the good ain't worth knowing.

That's how Bull is portrayed in the book. He bullies Victor psychologically and physically, even exposing Victor's privates in front of the entire class. Yes, he was taught violence at home. And although his Dad beats him, none of it makes up for him doing it in return.

Cracked isn't an easy read because bullying isn't a pleasant topic. But I found it so difficult to relate to any of the characters. They were too many stereotypes: rich bullied kid who cannot disappoint his parents academically nor disturb their shopping, while poor bully kid lives in a trailer and gets beaten up by his alcoholic father. To be honest, I would have prefered the opposite; it would have set the story apart from so many others.

On the plus side, the stay at the hospital did appear very realistic and the author managed to discuss the benefits of group therapy.