City Of Bones (The Mortal Instruments #1)

              ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/5 Stars

So first of all I'll start by saying that I didn't think I'd like this series. It sounded too deep and creepy for me. May I point out that I hate anything horror, so yeah I wasn't expecting to like it. Turns out...... I LOVE IT!!!

I bet your all wandering how I came across this book then. Well I heard they were making a movie of it and that Jonathan Rhys Meyers (fav actor) was to play Valentine. Of course I had to read the book after finding this out. And I'm so glad I did. 

I instantly connected to Clary. Even though she is much younger than me, I could still relate to her. See she is 15 and I'm almost 21. Not too big an age gap but it does help that I'm pretty much stuck in a 15 year olds body. It sucks but it has it's advantages. 

I'm not going to repeat the whole story for you, that's what the description is there for. But I will give you my opinion on certain things. Like how I thought Jace sounded so dark and mysterious at first, but then turned out to be a big softy. Which I like by the way. Or how I knew that Raven (Hugo) was evil all along. Who has a pet Raven I ask?? 

I loved how Clary was finally finding herself throughout the whole book. I'd hate to have my memory erased. Loved the fact that Valentine is her Father. First word that popped into my head after reading it was HOT! I know thats wrong on so many levels.

I want to say that I felt sorry for Simon, but I can't. Look, if you like a girl, TELL HER. Don't wait 10 years to say something and after she's already found someone else.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that it has it's flaws, every book does. But I loved it anyway.

Review by Katie Ellis 

Bitter Blood (The Morganville Vampires #13)

           ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 Stars

Well that was a nice change. It still had all the same qualities as the others but this was slightly different. A more laid back approach. Well sort of. 

In the last book Michael and Eve decided to get married. So it's only to be expected that there would be some backlash from it in this one. They are continually badgered by the town. Death threats, assault, attempted murder. You name it, they've been been through it all. 

Naomi is back. I say back, she never left. It was suggested she were killed in Black Dawn. Apparently not. You know what that means... she's planning to take over the town, again. And that's never a good thing. 

Everyone is on edge. Including the new comers. Meet the Ghost Hunters! They present a show called After Death on TV. Morganville are next on their list of spooky towns. 

With all the new laws put in place, it's a miracle there is anyone still left alive in Morganville. 

The only problem I had was how long the chapters were. I'm dying for the next book. 

Review by Katie Ellis

Revived

              ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/5 Stars

Beautiful book.

Beautifully written. 

Daisy is just the sweetest. Her whole life is a secret and she just got on with it, with few complaints. When she has to move again after dying from a bee sting, she finds life in Omaha isn't so bad after all. 

At school she meets Audrey McKean, her locker buddy. They instantly connect. Before you know it they're Best Friends. Daisy, without realising, starts falling for a guy she met in her English class. Turns out he's Audrey's older brother, Matt. 

I tend to fall for every guy I read about. Matt sounded dreamy, sweet, caring and loyal. All the qualities you've ever wanted in a boyfriend. 

Revived had me hook, line and sinker. I only wish there were a second book to carry on this remarkable story. 

Review by Katie Ellis