What Remains by Nicole R. Taylor

What Remains  

by Nicole R. Taylor

Firstly, I placed this book on my want Christmas list hoping I'd find a new love for a book. I was intrigued by the Dystopian genre that I have grew fondly of. I honestly, can say I actually enjoyed this book. 

Maybe Prue's discomfort, childish running away from others began to get irritating, however in the perspective of someone left alone in the wild for 3 years without speaking to anyone or having to go through so many challenges created this new unique dangerous protagonist who only minimally needed a male's help. Her lack of vocabulary was irritating but as you grew to come to turns with who Prue is, you understand and believe her character will become more reliant within meeting Shaw. 

Every book needs a male and female lead, Prue met Shaw. Shaw was a masculine character who himself was so similar to Prue with death, family and hidden broken past's. They suited from the start.

I really did enjoy Nicole R.Taylor's take to the Dystopian genre, enhancing out creatures and diseases into the wild and creating something more threatening for society, human's becoming violent as well as mutant living creatures.

4/5 stars

Lydia S Jones

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Requiem (Delirium Trilogy #3) by Lauren Oliver

Requiem (Delirium Trilogy #3) 

by Lauren Oliver

Again, I found myself having incredible difficulties in actually becoming interested in this third instalment. Similarly to Delirium, I found myself becoming bored with waiting for the action, drama and light within the book. Once it finally picked up halfway through it got interesting, yet rapidly fell again. I was expecting so much more from this book from what I got with Pandemonium, which was the best in the trilogy. 

I did enjoy minor factors within the novel and found myself becoming to like more characters. It was interesting reading from the perspective of both Lena and Hana, one foot inside and one foot outside. It shown how much society can affect you and how a place without love can be destroyed by those who believe. All in all, I actually did overall enjoy this trilogy although I did expect much more. I do honestly recommend in reading this trilogy, it was a steady read which fair enough became difficult and frustrating to get into. However, I did enjoy the trilogy all in all, if you fancy reading a science-fiction/ dystopia novel I do recommend giving it a chance.

3.5/5 stars

Lydia S Jones

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Pandemonium (Delirium Trilogy #2) by Lauren Oliver

Pandemonium (Delirium Trilogy #2) 

by Lauren Oliver

After completing Delirium I was surprised, surprised on how it finally captured my attention. I was expecting such a slow steady paced novel that flowed the exact same way as Delirium flowed. I was proven wrong as the narrative began to intrigue me more. It may have been from the character's I was fond of or the character's I was newly introduced to. However, Pandemonium began on a confused note, I was put off my balance by the odd chapters from Then & Now. But as I got into the flow of the chapters flipping back and forth, the narrative was picked up again. 

The change of setting is what this novel needed, somewhere new and fresh to bring this narrative to life. I enjoyed the introduction to the Wilds and the journey that Lena had to go on in order to become stronger. Although she began to irate me in area's, it shown the growth within her character. It was incredibly typical to introduce a new male character who will help form this love triangle for Lena. The ending was a typical podium to fall upon. I am excited to read the last instalment in the trilogy, Requiem.


4/5 stars

Lydia S Jones

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Delirium (Delirium Trilogy #1) by Lauren Oliver

Delirium (Delirium Trilogy #1) 

by Lauren Oliver

At first I wasn't as placed into a different world with beginning this book. It certainly didn't take my interest very well. A slow start. It took a while for me to be intrigued within the narrative. I was hoping throughout many chapters it wasn't just another Dystopia themed book.

It was until it kicked in, Lena's portrayal was so weak and steady that she began to annoy me in ways when she was first introduced and kept the steady pace of her silly childish ways. Then there is Hana, the rebel best friend who thinks she's better than others. Hana shown difference to Lena, being more aware of who she was and what she wanted especially about the so called disease 'Deliria'. Alex was the first strong open character who was then introduced which was obvious from the start that he didn't belong in Portland and he was there to cause Lena to believe who she really is and what she actually believes in even when she didn't know it.

As much as the linear narrative began to strain and bore me, it luckily picked up. It hit its high after half way through the book, in a way that is incredibly late for an author to achieve. I am now intrigued into the rest of the novel's within the series which hopefully do not suffer like the first few chapters of Delirium. If you enjoy the Dystopian genre and want a new series introducing love as a disease and seeing how it affect's society and the government this certainly is the right book for you.


3.5/5 stars

Lydia S Jones

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Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Roswell

Eleanor & Park 

by Rainbow Roswell

Eleanor & Park is an incredible realistic touching novel that demonstrates life in the messed up world we live in. 


I began this novel in confusion over why it was vastly raved about, however as I journeyed through each chapter I discovered why. Rowell's writing is touching as the words are written beautifully that enhances each of the characters. Eleanor's struggle throughout her new school and living with herself has took a toll on her enjoying her youth, from her family struggles, neglect and poverty it shows this book includes many themes. Her struggle with her weight, hair colour, freckles and her strange take to people has placed her in difficult situations that has caused her to be bullied severely, not only by her peers but by her stepdad. As Park was portrayed as an odd ball at first on the bus, his character grew and matured as he became crazed by Eleanor. 

I believe this beautiful romance was a wonderful capture of life as a teenager, anything can happen at any moment. I loved every step throughout this novel, being greeted with all these experiences that both Eleanor & Park are faced with. How relationships can turn in the blink of an eye, but also can become something greater than that. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a little heart warming novel, easy read and light. Superb writing and narrative. 


4.5/5 stars

Lydia S Jones

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Daylighters (Morganville Vampire Series #15) 

by Rachel Caine

My journey has ended, I can't believe it. It's been an incredible, lengthy journey in which had out done my expectations and enjoyed immensely. I fell in love with the Morganville Vampire Series all them years ago, away on holiday buried into Glass Houses. I may of hoped for Claire to go for Michael at first then swallowed my hope and egged on Shane throughout the whole of the series. I loved everything about it. Well of course it's a light- not so light series, vampires of course. But it's a story of a town full of well... Morganville. 
Daylighters may of started off, well strangely and annoyingly by the hellhound scenario, however as the story went on it was the correct way to end such a long series. The plot twists, towns rights, more fighting, death and well...biting, it was a job well done to Rachel Caine. The final ending was beautifully, elegantly perfect for each protagonist. Claire and Shane's rightful happy ending, finally! Eve and Michaels re-marriage in human situation. It was a perfect way to show how Morganville is.
If you have any passion or interest in the young adult paranormal genre, this book series is the one to pick up. It may seem an easy read and one to pass on by the first book but as most series do, this one is one to finish. Hand's down my favourite book series. 

4.5/5 stars

Lydia S Jones

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Winter Town by Stephen Emond

Winter Town

by Stephen Emond

What I liked about this novel was it was completely different from every other novel I have read. It made an interesting story as it shows the difficulties that youth go through even when you believe everything is okay. I enjoyed how the story was a light read but filled with heavy characters that hold creativity and problems. The portrayal of the protagonists, Evan and Lucy was an obvious scenario by the love interest between them. Evan's character shows how even though he may seem perfect and comes from a stable, perfect home he isn't. He hides who he really is, without his own acknowledgement. His pressure off his father shone throughout the novel which is something that is popular within students in that situation. Lucy was an odd portrayal, her non-but-gothic-hardcore image portrayed her to be who she was. I understand the uniqueness she wanted to show by the dark hair and makeup as I find myself placing myself into her character especially with her problems that suffice her life. However, her character shown plenty of selfishness and weakness by her hiding the truth from Evan and breaking him as she went along. All in all, I enjoyed this novel by the different narrative and characters point of views.

3.5/5 stars

Lydia S Jones

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