Book Review: Moirai

Moirai (Aberrant #2)
Ruth Silver
Published September 26th 2013 by Patchwork Press
Source: Netgalley


Olivia has been on the run from the government of Cabal since the marriage ceremony. Finally settling in and finding herself a place to call home, in Shadow, Olivia and Joshua are preparing for the uprising that they and the rebel alliance have been planning for months.

With new abilities and special talents, from Mindonsiphan, Olivia learns that she can do more than most ordinary eighteen year olds. Learning both to hide and perfect her skills will be one of the biggest challenges she'll be forced to face.

A constant rollercoaster of emotion and adventure await Olivia and Joshua, as they embark on a journey to the rebel city of Torv, and what was once home, Genesis.



Review:


I haven't read a small published book in a while that took  me so far. Ruth Silver is a really great author. One who can craft a dystopian story and keep you interested until the very end.

As I said above, the writing of these books is incredible.
Moirai takes place a little while after Aberrant, Olivia and Joshua are preparing for the rebellion uprising.

Olivia continues being a strong female lead, and I never felt as if I was not enjoying her character, the love between her and Joshua continues to grow throughout this book. And what I felt in Aberrant was definitely set in stone in Moirai.
Joshua is (like Olivia) a strong male character, I can't say that he is one of my favorite male characters in a book, but his character is definitely in the top half of my list. Joshua had bugged me just a little in Aberrant, but that was completely gone in Moirai.
The romance was beautiful, It is a bit underdone in some parts, where I wish there was more romance. But that doesn't affect the enjoyment of it at all.

The plot kept on going, I never felt bored. Ruth Silver has definitely hit the spot. Quite a few of the times I am bored by a book is because nothing happens then everything happens all at once. This doesn't happen in Moirai. It is not that long of a book, but enough description is given to get a good visual of things happening.
And THAT ENDING! I think I almost cried (and that doesn't happen very often)

Overall, loving what Ruth has done with this series, and I can't wait to get my hands on the last book, and anything else that she chooses to write.

I received this e-copy from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I have not received any compensation (not even chocolate) for this review.

Waiting On Wednesday (15) No One Else Can Have You

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is-

 

No One Else Can Have You

Expected publication: January 7th 2014 by HarperTeen

 

Synopsis Via Goodreads:

 

Small towns are nothing if not friendly. Friendship, Wisconsin (population: 688) is no different. Around here, everyone wears a smile. And no one ever locks their doors. Until, that is, high school sweetheart Ruth Fried is found murdered. Strung up like a scarecrow in the middle of a cornfield.

Unfortunately, Friendship’s police are more adept at looking for lost pets than catching killers. So Ruth’s best friend, Kippy Bushman, armed with only her tenacious Midwestern spirit and Ruth’s secret diary (which Ruth’s mother had asked her to read in order to redact any, you know, sex parts), sets out to find the murderer. But in a quiet town like Friendship—where no one is a suspect—anyone could be the killer

 

 

 

 

Mystery + Suspense = Just my thing!

What's in the Snow? A Winter Scavenger Hunt Stop.

“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
― Charles Dickens

 

Somewhere in the text below, you will find your clue (#2). But look carefully! You might miss it ;-)

Perfect books to curl up with a blanket and some hot cocoa.................

The Standalones:

All three of these are my go-to books when it is cold outside, and perfect to curl up with. (I know that Crash Into You is not technically a standalone, but it could be).

The Series:

The Girl Of Fire And Thorns series is absolutely perfect for a cold day, especially the last installment The Bitter Kingdom which is told in a very wintery setting.



And if you haven't read Narnia, then go read the entire series right now! These books are perfect to curl up with, and just read, read, read!

"Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably"

---C. S. Lewis.

The Ultimate Winter Book:

These three short story's are just the ones to put you into a very Wintery mood!

The Classics:

"Classic' - a book which people praise and don't read"

---Mark Twain

Now that I have shown you my favorite Winter books, then maybe you want to talk about Reindeer? You know those nine adorable creatures Dasher, Dancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and  Rudolph.....or did I miss one?

 

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Top Ten Tuesday - New-To-Me Authors I Read In 2013

 

Hosted by  http://brokeandbookish.blogspot.com/

Top Ten New-To-Me Authors I Read In 2013

Each and every one of the books shown under the authors pictures I have read, and each and every one has received a 4 star or higher review.

In no particular order.

 

Romily Bernard

Romily is really nice, she was also the very first author to officially be interviewed for my Monday YA Author Interviews......the interview you can find  here

And Find Me was also a very, very good book!

 

 

 

Michelle Gagnon

Michelle Gagnon writes brilliant thrillers, I would definitely recommend her YA series.

 

Katie McGarry

I LOVE the character's that Katie McGarry creates, as I have heard some people say "the McGarry boys" "Noah, Ryan, and Isaiah" are wonderful characters. She also does the alternating point of view very well.

 

Tamara Ireland Stone

Tamara created one of the few series I have ever read that the sequel was even better than the first book.....and she is one of the only authors who has just a duology instead of a trilogy.

 

 

Kasie West

Pivot Point was absolutely entrancing, the only thing I hated about it was it had a cliffhanger ending and the next book (Split Second) has not come out yet. And The Distance Between Us was even better.

 

 

 

Jennifer E Smith

I am a huge fan of Young Adult Contemporary, Jennifer definitely made me fall in love with both of her books. 

 

Marissa Meyer

Anyone who has read Marissa Meyer knows that she is an amazing author. Cinder and Scarlet were both amazing. And again, Scarlet was even better than Cinder.

Cristin Terrill 

As I am not the biggest fan of time traveling books, and after reading Tamara Ireland Stone's series (which were amazing and totally put my faith back in time traveling books), I picked this one up completely blindly.....not knowing that it was a time traveling book. I was surprised by how much I loved it.

 

 

Rachel Hawkins

I am actually reading School Spirits right now, so I can't say I (loved) it but it is definitely promising!

(And the last two books in the Hex Hall series actually received 3 stars from me, but I still love this author!)

 

Kathleen Peacock

And finally, Kathleen Peacock's books are both really great. Love this series and would recommend it to anyone (not just paranormal fans).

 

 

 

Link me to your Top Ten Tuesday below! I would love to visit!