Book Review: SWEET EVIL SERIES by Wendy Higgins

Hey,everyone! I'm here with not just a book review now; it's a book series review!! This is the first time I 'm doing this, so I'm a little excited :)) I assure you I picked one of my favorite series to review. I'm going to introduce the books and shortly review them. I hope you'll enjoy! :)

1- SWEET EVIL by Wendy Higgins

Embrace the Forbidden
What if there were teens whose lives literally depended on being bad influences?
This is the reality for sons and daughters of fallen angels.Tenderhearted Southern girl Anna Whitt was born with the sixth sense to see and feel emotions of other people. She's aware of a struggle within herself, an inexplicable pull toward danger, but it isn't until she turns sixteen and meets the alluring Kaidan Rowe that she discovers her terrifying heritage and her willpower is put to the test. He's the boy your daddy warned you about. If only someone had warned Anna.
Forced to face her destiny, will Anna embrace her halo or her horns?

 I love Sweet Evil soo much. This is the first book in the series. Sweet Evil is a full of enjoyable adventure for me. This book is just want I want to read at the moment. Full of amazing characters, irresistible romance, Kaidan Rowe and other lots of things...

Kaidan and Anna's relationship is so realistic and interesting for me. I definitely enjoyed their relationship and want them to be together so bad!! But if the Dukes see their feelings for each other, bad things happened. So if they will together, they need to be careful.

I love the plot too. So interesting and doesn't sound like other angel-demon books. Nephs have to do their job because of their father; Dukes. There are 12 Dukes and they sembolize one of deadly sins. For example: Kaidan's father Pharzuph sembolize Lust. Interesting, isn't it? :)

Anyway, read this book. You will not disappoint :))

                                             
                                                        4 Sweet Owls to Sweet Evil

2- SWEET PERIL by Wendy Higgins

Anna Whitt, the daughter of a guardian angel and a demon, promised herself she’d never do the work of her father—polluting souls. She’d been naive to make such a vow. She’d been naive about a lot of things. 
Haunted by demon whisperers, Anna does whatever she can to survive, even if it means embracing her dark side and earning an unwanted reputation as her school’s party girl. Her life has never looked more bleak. And all the while there’s Kaidan Rowe, son of the Duke of Lust, plaguing her heart and mind.
When an unexpected lost message from the angels surfaces, Anna finds herself traveling the globe with Kopano, son of Wrath, in an attempt to gain support of fellow Nephilim and give them hope for the first time. It soon becomes clear that whatever freedoms Anna and the rest of the Neph are hoping to win will not be gained without a fight. Until then, Anna and Kaidan must put aside the issues between them, overcome the steamiest of temptations yet, and face the ultimate question: is loving someone worth risking their life?

Sweet Peril is the second book of the series. I think Sweet Series gets much better and better in this book. More action, intrigue, romance... I fell in love with Kaidan much more... Anna is more mature in this book.

You should read Sweet Peril if you enjoyed the first book. :))

3- SWEET RECKONING by Wendy Higgins

It’s time. 
Evil is running rampant and sweet Anna Whitt is its target. Nobody knows when or how the Dukes will strike, but Anna and her Nephilim allies will do anything necessary to rid the earth of the demons and their oppressive ways.
The stakes are higher than ever, and Anna is determined that the love she feels will be her strength, not a liability. But trying to protect the ones she loves while running for her life and battling demonic forces proves to be perilous—especially as faces are changing and trust is fleeting. When the Duke of Lust sends Anna’s great love, Kaidan Rowe, to work against her, Anna must decide how much she’s prepared to risk.
In the most sensual and fast-paced installment yet, Sweet Reckoning brings all the beloved Neph together one last time to fight for their freedom.

 THIS. BOOK. Let me tell you how perfect it is.
Sweet Reckoning is one of the book you'll never forget. Unstopping action, amazing characters, perfect world-building and irresistible romance.. I love and adore this book. I finished it in 4 days and it stunned me so much. I don't want to see this ended but I just want to see what happened next and I realized I just finished this book. Full of perfection. Glad to read this series. Especially the final one though.. :)

5 Things shows you should read Sweet Trilogy:

1- A really different angel-demon book for YA lovers: For me, it's interesting so you can give a try :)
2- Enjoyable dialogs: Especially for Blake, Marna and all of the characters for sure :))
3- Amazing romance: We have a lot of couples to ship, do you want to learn? Just read it :))
4- Perfect world-building: I know I tell that before but.. it really is for me :D
5- Realistic time passings: This is because I don't like just one week time for fell in love or reunite, that needs time to have feelings. This book is great for that one too.

                                                       


                                                       5 Sweet Owls to Sweet Reckoning

Book Review: THE DARKEST MINDS by Alexandra Bracken

When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something alarming enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that gets her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp.” She might have survived the mysterious disease that’s killed most of America’s children, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they cannot control.
Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones.
When the truth comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. Now she’s on the run, desperate to find the one safe haven left for kids like her—East River. She joins a group of kids who escaped their own camp. Liam, their brave leader, is falling hard for Ruby. But no matter how much she aches for him, Ruby can’t risk getting close. Not after what happened to her parents.
When they arrive at East River, nothing is as it seems, least of all its mysterious leader. But there are other forces at work, people who will stop at nothing to use Ruby in their fight against the government. Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at a life worth living.

 Hey everyone! I started to read this book in December's last days and finished it in January 2015 and I have lots of time to review it but I don't really want to post something so I apologise. And here I am, finally doing my book review.

This is going to be my first book review in 2015 and The Darkest Minds is a good start for my 2015-reads. I really enjoyed while I was reading and hoped that I will never see the ending. The ending... I don't want to talk about that because my emotions are still hurts and feels like I had just finished the book 5 minutes ago.

Anyway, this book is amazing. I can't wait to read the second one and hopefully after that ending, I have some wishes to come true. You need to read if you want to learn what I am talking about.

This is a dystopia novel and I don't really like dystopian books. Despite this I loved this book very much.

First of all, I want to talk about characters. I loved Ruby, Liam and Chubs very much. But I hate Clancy. He is so irritating and so violent but pretend to be like kind. But I can sense him in a first sight and I want to warn Ruby...

Liam is one of the best book boyriends ever. He is so cute, kind, sweet and also strong. His characteristic is wonderful. He has got a lot of pain too but he is strong and he never do something bad to his friend. Especially Ruby. When Liam came up in book, I know that they are going to be more than friends. And their relationship's developing is so wonderful and realistic.

Ruby is a strong girl even her some bad choices. She is also dangerous and that's why she is so careful at her friends. She doesn't want to hurt them.

“Did you know...you make me so happy that sometimes I actually forget to breath? I'll be looking at you, and my chest will get so tight...and it's like, the only thought in my head is how much I want to reach over and kiss you.” 

 “He's so busy looking inside people to find the good that he misses the knife they're holding in their hand.” 

“Never, never, never. I am never going to forget you.” 

              











       He just looks like Liam!!! Cute!! :)

“That was not like riding a bike, you asshole!” 

 “That was the Liam Stewart way of saying, Hi, darlin', missed you something fierce.” 

I gave this book 4- stars and I actually want to give 5-stars but the ending makes me so disappointed and sad. I don't know, I just can't give 5-stars but hopefully I want to give the sequel :) I hope.. :)

Anyway, If you are looking for amazing book with different world, amazing characters, powerful children and colorful classification, this is the best book for this category. Interesting plot and interesting book.

I recommend this book very much.
I hope you are going to enjoy it too.
I hope that I can get the second book as soon as possible.
I hope that the second book is going to be amazing like that.

Yes, I have so much expectations for the second one and this can show that how much I like The Darkest Minds too, right?

MY TOP TEN BOOKS OF 2014

As I said before, here's my to 10 list for my 2014-reading. I wish I could read more books in 2014 but I haven't got so much time to read. I read 35 books in 2014 and I picked 10 books in them for my favorites. Some of them are a sequel, some of them are companion novels and I liked most of them. Let's begin! :))

                                 1- DAUGHTER OF SMOKE & BONE- LAINI TAYLOR

2- THE WINNER'S CURSE- MARIE RUTKOSKI         

                       

3-DARK TRIUMPH- ROBIN LAFEVERS

4- THE EDGE OF NEVER- J.A. REDMERSKI

5- THE ONE- KIERA CASS

6- SENTINEL- JENNIFER ARMENTROUT

7- ASUNDER- JODI MEADOWS

8- DISCOVERY OF WITCHES- DEBORAH HARKNESS

9- FANGIRL- RAINBOW ROWELL

10- INTO THE STILL BLUE- VERONICA ROSSI

Book Review: ALIENATED by Melissa Landers

Two years ago, the aliens made contact. Now Cara Sweeney is going to be sharing a bathroom with one of them. 
Handpicked to host the first-ever L’eihr exchange student, Cara thinks her future is set. Not only does she get a free ride to her dream college, she’ll have inside information about the mysterious L’eihrs that every journalist would kill for. Cara’s blog following is about to skyrocket.
Still, Cara isn’t sure what to think when she meets Aelyx. Humans and L’eihrs have nearly identical DNA, but cold, infuriatingly brilliant Aelyx couldn’t seem more alien. She’s certain about one thing, though: no human boy is this good-looking.
But when Cara's classmates get swept up by anti-L'eihr paranoia, Midtown High School suddenly isn't safe anymore. Threatening notes appear in Cara's locker, and a police officer has to escort her and Aelyx to class. 
Cara finds support in the last person she expected. She realizes that Aelyx isn’t just her only friend; she's fallen hard for him. But Aelyx has been hiding the truth about the purpose of his exchange, and its potentially deadly consequences. Soon Cara will be in for the fight of her life—not just for herself and the boy she loves, but for the future of her planet.

 This book is the debut novel by Mellissa Landers despite her novel became so popular for Daemon-lovers. I always want to pick this up and finally I have it and I read it. Not as beautiful as the Lux series but I don't want to compare these two series either. Because this book is more different from the Lux series. Our strange aliens are more peaceful than the humans. Or they pretend like that.

Anyway, our characters are verry funny and also smart. Because we get used to see stupid behaviors from the young-adult characters. And that's the biggest problem in YA.

But Alienated is more different from the other books about that plot, characters and plot twist.

“Friendship is one mind in two bodies."
Right. Until your BFF went out of her mind and after your ex-boyfriend's body.”

 “It's common knowledge that shiny rocks are preferred among human females.” 

Cara and Aelyx became one of my favorite OTP. Aelyx is so gentleman to Cara and so different to her. And their first meeting is so funny and also humiliating for Cara! Anyway, this book is full of fun, action and irresistable romance. 

Also we have enemies for Aelyx's staying in the world. These people are exclude both Cara and Aelyx. Except these enemies, Aelyx has girl-fans too. But unfortunately less than enemies.

“I don't like the way he looks at you.""How does he look at me?""Like he wants to dock his ship inside your spaceport.""You've cracked.” 

 This is the second book's cover and as pretty as the first one, right? I can't wait to read that one too because the book ends with a cliffhanger and I guess in the second book, we can see love-triangle. Anyway, I really loved this book; this is a science-fiction different book and if you love the Lux series, you will love Alienated too. Melissa Landers became one of my favorite authors so far!

Book Review: DARK TRIUMPH by Robin LaFevers

When Sybella arrived at the doorstep of St Mortain half mad with grief and despair the convent were only too happy to offer her refuge - but at a price. The sisters of this convent serve Death, and with Sybella naturally skilled in both the arts of death and seduction, she could become one of their most dangerous weapons.
But her assassin's skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to the life that nearly drove her mad. Her father's rage and brutality are terrifying, and her brother's love is equally monstrous. But when Sybella discovers an unexpected ally she discovers that a daughter of Death may find something other than vengeance to live for...

   Dark Triumph is one of the most amazing books I've ever read. I have waited for nearly two years to read this book in Turkish edition. I almost gave up buying this book in English edition but then finally I saw the cover in the internet and.. Yes I love Turkish edition cover more than US cover. You can see the cover at the right. What do you think? I think it's PERFECT!

  I didn't expect I love this book more than the first one because I don't like Sybella in Grave Mercy. But in Dark Triumph, we can learn why she acts so cruel to everyone. She has a lot of reasons and these are so bad reasons. You can cry when you learn at least I cried.

  Anyway, this review may contains spoilers, I will warn you!

I don't know how to start for review.. There is so much things to say about this amazing book.
 I love historical- fiction books and Dark Triumph is the second book in the series but if you don't want to read book one, that's not necessary because the main characters are different but we can see the previous main characters in the next one. That's really interesting and unique.

Our main character is Sybella. She is an assassin who affiliated with Mortain. She kills people when she saw the mark on the people. She knows what to do and she doesn't scared of noone. Except one person: her father.

When she stayed in monastery, abbess send her to the castle which D'Albert 'her father' lived. She hated her, she had really happenings from him. She just want to escape from him but abbess betrayed her. The abbess can send another girl but she also hates Sybella so she wants so send her.

Sybella's first secret is being the daughter of D'Albert. Only the abbess knows in monastery.

“Hate cannot be fought with hate. Evil cannot be conquered by darkness. Only love has the power to conquer them both.” 

When she stayed in D'Albert's castle, she tried to do her job quietly and waited for command to kill D'Albert. But the abbess send her a message that said she had to find Beast and send him to the duchess. She is mad because she just want to kill D'Albert. However, she searched Beast and found in prison. Beast is ugly, very huge but has a beautiful blue eyes. When Beast shows up in the book, I don't think that Sybella and Beast can be a great couple. But I love the romance between them and that makes me so excited to read more. I couldn't put the book down because of the chemistry between them. They are perfect and they suited very well to each other.

“For all that I have kissed before, I have never felt anything like this. It is as if I have swallowed a tiny piece of the sun, its warmth and light reaching into every corner of my soul and chasing away the shadows. 
I surrender to that kiss - surrender to the strength and the courage and the sheer goodness of the man.”

 “I was wondering, since I have kissed you three times now, if you might turn into a handsome prince.” At the sight of his quick, easy grin, I feel my heart dance in my chest. “Alas, you are still stuck with a toad, my lady.” 

 This book is amazing in every way; action, intrigue, love, passion, pain, fight and much more... Please read this book because it is worth to read. Amazing in every way, amazing characters and romance between Sybella and Beast is amazing.

“But most of all, faith is love. Hate cannot be fought with hate. Evil cannot be conquered by darkness. Only love has the power to conquer them both.” 

 “It is a raw and uncomfortable realization that Beast is partly behind this newfound will to live. Not FOR him, but because he reminded me of what life has to offer. He lives life so joyously-it is impossible not to want that joy for oneself.” 

“I am in desperate need of killing something.” 

 “Besides, he is one of the few things that has ever loved me and survived.” 

“A short while later, as I stare down at the bodies of the six men I have just killed, I cannot help but wonder: Do I love killing? Of a certainty, I love the way my body and weapons move as one; I revel in the knowledge of where to strike for maximum impact. And of a certainty, I am good at it.But so is Beast. He is perhaps even better at it than I am, and yet for all that, he feels as bright and golden as a lion who roars in the face of his enemies and stalks them in broad daylight.Whereas I—I am a dark panther, slinking unseen among the shadows, silent and deadly.But we are both great cats, are we not? And do not even bright things cast a shadow?” 

I hope you love this book as much as I did. I really loved it and when it ended I want much more. I started to wait for the next and the final one and I don't know how I can finish this trilogy.

 Besides, I love this fanart and I remembered this scene. When Beast is sleeping Sybella confidentially stepped inside and wants to check how is he. Sad and also so beautiful scene. I don't want to give more details from book because if I did, I couldn't stop myself and I said spoilers. Anyway, I want to give a million stars for this book but for formal rating as I did from Goodreads, I gave 5-stars.

If you love historical-fiction books, please read this book. You will not disappoint.