Showing posts with label dramatic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dramatic. Show all posts

Thursday, August 22, 2013

A Touch Trilogy by Leah Clifford!


A Touch Trilogy was seriously one of the best trilogies I've ever read.

 Leah Clifford is a fantastic author. I don't know how she managed to write a trilogy like that, but it was beautiful. Freaking beautiful. 
That's the  A Touch Trilogy described in two words: Freaking. Beautiful. 
And I totally recommend it.
A Touch Trilogy is a paranormal romance book, with angels and demons. You can also consider it fantasy, urban fantasy, and young adult. Those are just the main genres the trilogy fits into. 
I gave the whole trilogy five stars. 

SUMMARY OF THE FIRST BOOK:

Eden didn't expect Az.

Not his saunter down the beach toward her. Not his unbelievable pick up line. Not the instant, undeniable connection. And not his wings.

Yeah.

So long happily-ever-after.

Now trapped between life and death, cursed to spread chaos with her every touch, Eden could be the key in the eternal struggle between heaven and hell. All because she gave her heart to one of the Fallen, an angel cast out of heaven.

She may lose everything she ever had. She may be betrayed by those she loves most. But Eden will not be a pawn in anyone else's game. Her heart is her own.

And that's only the beginning of the end. 



This is the whole trilogy, in order from left to right. Aren't the covers just awesome? 

ANY WHO, so, yeah, there was the summary. Please do not be fazed of the author's choice to name the guy Az. Because, trust me, I know it sounds weird, but Az is so amazing, you will totally end up overlooking it. 
Also, the summary was a bit off. Or at least that's how it seemed to me at first. I was still intrigued to read it, but when I finally read it, it was different.
The summary gives you this whole other idea of what you expect to happen and whatnot, but it's so so so different. It'll blow your mind.

The writing and everything was really awesome. Leah Clifford did awesome with the descriptions. Also, there was POV (Point of View) switches. 
The whole thing was just dark and gritty and cryptic. The romance was phenomenal, too. 
One thing you will definitely not expect is the ending. But I won't spoil it, no matter how much I yearn to. ;)

SO, I totally recommend this book. Like I said, I gave each book in the trilogy five stars. I'm sure you won't be disappointed if you give it a try. 
A Touch Mortal, the first book, received an average rating of 3.46 stars, so that's not too bad. 

IF YOU READ THIS BOOK, YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE THESE OR IF YOU READ THESE BOOKS, THEN GIVE A TOUCH TRILOGY A GO 'CAUSE THEY'RE SIMILAR:


A Need So Beautiful - Suzanne Young   http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7656231-a-need-so-beautiful     (I read this and fell in love. Seriously.)


(In the middle of reading this. It's okay so far.)


(I so like this book. Well, I thought I did. At first. But then things started going downhill. You'll know if you read it. Unless, of course, you absolutely love it, then ignore me. (; 


(Have not read this yet, but it is on my to-reads and I will be getting to it sooner rather than later)









Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Hunting Lila by Sarah Alderson

Hunting Lila


Jeez, okay, umm...what can I say? Hunting Lila didn't really catch my attention. I saw the cover, checked out the summary and left it alone. But then my friend read it and she apparently liked it. Being the person that I am, I partially ignore her, and continued on with my life of books.

Then came May 23, 2013. I was soo bored. I had no idea what to read because I'd already read so much. Then my eyes drifted over to Hunting Lila which was hidden in my library.
I had no choice but to give it a try. Mostly because when I read the summary again, I read how she loves her brothers best friend and I'm a sucker for those type of stories.
Any who, I started it and I was honestly intrigued at first. Especially with the secrets. I don't know why, but when the main character keeps secrets, I love it. Heck, I love it when they spill their secrets too! But Lila was different. Lila would pretty much be your typical girl with no friends. Except she's not normal and she knows it.

The very first chapter pretty much gets to the point. She's mugged, does something drastic with her non-normal-ness, and flees to her brother without telling anyone. Then begins the part where I despise Lila. I hated how weak she appeared to me, and how girly and lovesick she was. There was one thing I love though: she kept running away. I mean, she never got far, but she ran. And things like that also spike my interest.

So, let me introduce you to THE GUY. Our hottie, and her brothers best friend, is named Alex. He is pure, butt-kicking sexiness. I liked Alex. A lot. But did it ever get to the point where I totally love him? No. I admired his protectiveness and possessiveness but no. Just no.
And instead of falling for Alex, I fell for Lila's brother!! Jack is Lila's brother and I fell in love with him. He was smart, sexy, and a fighter. He was also protective. Gosh, he was amazing.
So, I don't know if it's just me, but I can't say much for this book.
The ending was pathetically dramatic. And I don't believe I'll be moving on to the next book. If by some miracle, I do read the next book, it'll just be for Jack. ;)

I gave this book 3 stars! Check out my review on Goodreads if you please: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/622924493


Check out Hunting Lila on Goodreads as well: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10188580-hunting-lila