The Book Junkie

Title: The Kingdom Lights Author: Steven V.S. Genre: Middle grade, Steampunk, Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery Published: October 2014 Medium Read In: Kindle e-book Pages: 229 Rating: 5 Why I Read It: I entered a giveaway on Goodreads for it, but lost. The author contacted me to receive an e-book copy if I was interested and I accepted. Synopsis:  In a world where cities float, airships sail the skies and mythical creatures are summoned in a pinch…Celes Vale is distinctly average. Living in the shadow of his talented cousin, his powerful aunt and uncle, Celes is resigned to his future of soot, factories and well, more soot. But on the night of his twelfth birthday everything changes. A blinding light, a whispered voice and in an instant Celes becomes the first ordinary child in all of history to develop magic, sending him on a fast track ticket to Gardarel, the greatest of the floating cities. Though some welcome Celes others want the dirt-ridden up-start off thei

Title: Coral & Bone Author: Tiffany Daune Genre: Paranormal, Young Adult Published: July 2014 Medium Read In: Paperback Pages: 290 Rating: 4.5 Why I Read It: I wanted to read more books with sirens and mermaids. A big thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this. Synopsis: Halen knows the sparks igniting under her fingertips are dangerous. She has spent her entire life trying to quell the tingly feelings that make her destroy things, but now that she is back in Rockaway Beach, where she watched her father drown, the flames have become impossible to tame. Halen is trying to hold on, but when she is thrust into a mysterious new world, the underwater realm of Elosia, she unravels the secrets of her past and can’t help but ignite. As she explores Elosia, she realizes her life has been a lie. And when those who have deceived her come to her for help, Halen must choose—walk away or unleash the magick that could destroy them all. Review: I really enjo

Hey, guys! It's Natalie here with another Top 5 Wednesday. Today's topic is favorite couples and I have been waiting for this topic since forever. I have a lot of favorite couples so it was sincerely difficult to narrow it down to five. So without further ado, let's get down to business. 5. Elizabeth and Darcy, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen    I love the fact that these two at first did not want anything to do with each other. The way Darcy acts towards Elizabeth in the beginning is proof of his aristocratic upbringing. Elizabeth tries to see the good in him, but ends up exasperated by his constant sense of superiority. After a while they both see that they are not different in any way and that they truly love each other. I didn't like the round-about way that Jane Austen wrote the relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy, but it did show some clear dynamic to their lives. 4. Katniss and Peeta, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins I loved their slow budding

Hey guys! It's Natalie here with another Top 5 Wednesday. Today's topic is Red Covers. I will put the Goodreads group link here: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/118368-top-5-wednesday So let's get to the list. 1. Eldest by Christopher Paolini 2. Catching Fire (The Hunger Games #2) by Suzanne Collins 3. Switched (Trylle #1) by Amakenda Hocking 4. Fire (Graceling Realm #2) by Kristen Cashore   5. Ruby Red (Ruby Red #1) by Kerstin Gier I hope you enjoy this list and let me know what your top red covers are.