Genius: The Game

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So, I love when other readers recommend me a book, I absolutely think it is the best way to find the best treasures. That is the main reason I started this blog. I want others to benefit from all the reading that I do. 

Also, when I go browsing at a book store, I love to read the reviews written on the covers. Yes, it is an advertising ploy but I choose to believe in the integrity of the authors. Authors tend to read( and thereby review) books that are similar to what they write because that is what interests them. They are a pretty good judge of whether a book is unique, innovative, commonplace or downright junk. So, when they recommend a book, I believe them. It works best when I have read something previously by that author, but sometimes recognition of the name is enough. 

The reason I bring this up is because I picked this book up solely based on the review written by James Patterson. I have yet to read anything by him but the review was outstanding and I thought I would give this book a try.  

 My expectations were, as you might guess, fairly high and I feel like I was let down a little. I guess I was expecting more coming from a such a extraordinary review. I did enjoy myself however. Genius: The Game actually reminded me of Legend Trilogy by Marie Lu( which I will post about later on) which I loved and will likely reread one day. I was reading two books at the same time and Genius grabbed my attention enough to pull me away from the other. As I was reading, I found myself wanting to learn how to code, because when you follow a group of young geniuses, you get to explore what life is like for them living in our world knowing what they know. And then you understand why they feel as if they can change the world. I wanted to join them in their adventure and change things in my own life so it could resembles theirs. A high compliment when it comes to realistic fiction. 

It gives great insight of how the whole world is connected through technology and how with technology we can do great things. 

I have no doubt that the sequel will be even better based on the cliff hanger it leaves you with. Many more adventures to come I suppose. 

A Daring Sacrifice - Jody Hedlund

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If you need something short to read but is also satisfying try out this short sweet book of 200 pages. I read it in 2 hours. It is no same feat to tell a story from start to finish enveloping the reader into its world, dazzling them with tales of heroism and bravery and then spits them out again filling them with satisfaction. It was bittersweet to have ended so soon for I wanted more. It is a happily ever after romance and as a girl I can never get too many of those when told well. There is a inherent beauty to fairy tales which is one reason why they timeless and this book seems to fit right there along with them.

Illuminae -Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

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A Sci-Fi!

Wow!

Just wow!

I finished this book today and my mind is still reeling.
I have never read anything like this book before. 

Its unique,
one-of-a-kind,
beautiful
&
a piece of art.

The whole book is written is a data files, yet there is a perfect blend of action, suspense, romance and thrill. 
It builds upon itself page after page where you do not want to put it down and the finish still blows you away. 
There were times when I marveled the different themes that intertwined. 
A few years ago, Kaelene (another sister) introduced to me the convenience of listening to audio-books. I was going to college back then, with no car, so I walked everywhere. Frankly listening to music can get a little boring sometimes and thus the audio book became a good friend. I always have a audio book or two I am listening to via Audible (which makes it way cheaper) and by random I picked out this book. I started to listen to it and I knew right away that I had to have the hard copy in my hands. 
I recommend that everyone read and listen to the audio version AT THE SAME TIME! Why? because the audio adds to your experience tenfold. It is recorded by 4 different people along with computerized sound effects to give you the illusion of a movie while you are reading. But you shouldn't just listen either. There are things that you miss from the book itself and it may seem difficult to catch on to the story. For example, here is just one of the pages of the book that cannot be expressed through listening...  
 It truly felt like a movie was being played in my head in a way unlike I had ever experienced before. I am totally on the edge of my seat just to get someone else to experience this book like I did. Yes, not just to read it, to experience it!
The next book comes out in October! Less then 30 days away. I am super excited for its release!

Devil In The White City -Erik Larson

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Some friends and I go together and started a book club. I have the habit of reading the same genre of books and not branching out like I should and so I thought a book club would give me ample motivation plus it it a marvelous excuse to talk about books. 

The book for September was Devil In The White City, a historical non-fiction, took place during 1890's in Chicago.

I have to admit, I have never read a book like this before and I have no regrets. Not only was I captured by the story but I was learning so many things about the history of my country. 

It is written like a novel, and there are quotes throughout the book signifying all the references to his sources. 

It follows two story lines: a prominent architect building the city up to glory, and a serial killer ruining the its prestige through manipulation and murder.

The architect had to deal with the government and different workers union on a time crunch for his project that had an effect on history. It is interesting to note that Chicago is not know today as the white city, and I will allow you to make your own conclusions for yourself. 

This serial killer occurs slightly after the debacle of Jack the Ripper in London who was never caught and everyone thought there was no way it could happen to them. It was also very enlightening as a women to see the tactics used by the serial  killer to seduce unsuspecting women to their demise. It was fascinating to observe his character and compare it with what we know today about psychopaths. But I will let you come to your own conclusions.  

Rebel Of The Sands- Alwyn Hamilton

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A short adventure of exotic lands!
My sister, Karlee, and I went to the book store randomly to browse and she is the one who looked at this book and saw its potential enough to purchase it. On the drive home, in order to entertain Karlee as she was behind the wheel, I picked this book up and started to read it aloud to her, thinking to myself "This is her book, so I will give her a head start on reading it".
As I was reading, I became engrossed in the new world that was introduced and its accompanying story, that I didn't realize us pulling up to the house at the close of the first chapter. I couldn't get the story out of my head that instead of reading the book I was in the middle of reading, I continued to read it all throughout the next 24 hours until it was completed (a perfect example on how distracted I can get).
I loved the variety of characters and the fast-paced action and an unpredictable plot that leaves your imagination riveted.
With a hooker as the first chapter and a cliff hanger at the end I know that I will be anxiously awaiting the sequel.