I originally bought this book because of the beautiful cover. Such a haunting and intriguing piece of art. Once I began reading, I got sucked into the story. How did Katelyn die? Was it suicide? Murder? An accident? Gregg Olsen kept me guessing until the very end. This is a MUST read for 2011. Not only should you run out and purchase the book NOW, but the movie rights have just been purchased...
Definitely a 5 out of 5!!!
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Ok. I waited for this one, really I did. I even made my kids jump into the car the day it dropped, just so I could go buy it. I was super psyched to begin reading The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, especially since I had spent a significant amount of time following the blog tour. I have to admit...I didn't like it at all. I have NO CLUE what Noah is or what Mara is supposed to be. I am very confused by the plot line that twists and turns so much, that it is a road map I just cannot read.
Mara is clueless. Noah is just like any love interest in the latest paranormal novels...boring. The sexual innuendo and cursing was unnecessary. Most of it had no relevance to the story other than to irritate me. When I finally finished reading, 5 days later, I could not believe that this was just the first installment of Mara's antics. I will not even think about reading on to see what happens to Mara and Noah. I will quietly move onto some other novels that have meatier plots and stronger characters.
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Thanks to storysiren.com, Die for Me was my "most anticipated" read for the summer. The cover art alone would have had me just waiting to snatch it up; however, the story premise is what really made me drool.
Kate and Georgia are orphaned when their parents die. Since they can no longer live in New York, they move to France with their grandparents. Georgia, the social sister, gets out and meets new people. Kate withdraws and tries to lose herself in visiting art museums and reading books in local cafes. This is where Kate first sees Vincent. Her obsession with this beautiful boy turns into something more dangerous and tender as the story moves along.
It was really quite nice to read a novel that ended, rather than promising a sequel. I am quite tired of that. Another reason to applaud Amy Plum is that this story really shows us who the characters are without all of the glitz and glamor. Kate is a typical teen and Vincent, although not quite human, is refreshing. No sex. No cursing. Just a nice boy-meets-girl story with a little danger.
Bravo Amy Plum!
2011
Dutton Books
This sequel to If I Stay, Gayle writes in the perspective of Adam. The story begins 3 years after Mia's horrific accident. Adam, a huge rock star, continues to struggle in life since Mia pushed him away.
About to leave on a world wind concert tour, Adam takes a walk and finds himself in front of a concert venue featuring...none other than Mia. Adam thinks he will get away unnoticed seeing that the music played is classical cello, but just as he moves to leave an usher tells him that Mia has requested a meeting with him.
The book continues with Adam and Mia working through their past and finally getting answers to long asked questions.
Gayle Forman wrote a beautiful and moving story. I don't cry when I read, but at one point I felt the tears rolling down my cheeks. I look forward to reading anything else this author writes in the future!
