Booknerds are pretty too: September 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Need by Carrie Jones

This is the story of Zara a girl from Charleston, after the death of her step father her life takes a radical change, since her mom is unable to pull her out of the depression, she decides to send her away to Main with her grandmother in order to change scenery.

When Zara arrives to Maine weird things happen, a man has been following her and she thinks she is losing her mind, she hates the weather and her life at that point since the one and only father she has known is no longer there and the strange man keeps appearing, fortunately she became friend with Issie a sweet girl from her school and that made her life as the new girl easier.

The story is so well written that I was absorbed immediately into the universe that Carrie Jones created, the book is full of supernatural mystery. A nice touch was that each chapter heading was a phobia and made you understand a little of her thoughts.

★★★★★

Monday, September 13, 2010

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella (Twilight Saga)

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer

This novella is written from Bree’s perspective. I thought it was interesting to read what happened when she became a newborn vampire, since the books of the twilight saga don’t focus on their needs or their reactions, leaving us with little knowledge regarding their behavior. Despite I already knew how the story ends (as some of you who, already read the saga) found the story enjoyable.

I really liked to read about the battle between the Cullens and the newborn vampires from a different perspective.The story was darker and full of entanglements. Bree is always questioning the propose of the creation of her coven and her story becomes a mystery she’s determined to solve.

Another fun part of the book is that you are introduced to new characters, like Diego, a newborn vampire that becomes the romantic interest of Bree. Stephenie Meyer manages their story very well leaving me wishing they had more time to spend together on the book.

★★★