Showing posts with label Alyson Noel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alyson Noel. Show all posts
Night Star by Alyson Noel
by Alyson Noel
Pages: 302
Release Date: November 23rd 2010
Publisher: Macmillan Childrens Books
Series: The Immortals #5
Other books in series: Evermore, Blue Moon, Shadowland, Dark Flame & Everlasting
Buy the Book: Amazon UK | Amazon US
Love and heartbreak belongs together...
There are some secrets you're better off not knowing. But once Ever Bloom is given a glimpse of what Damen is keeping from her, she has to find out more - whatever the cost.
Their past together is not what she thinks - and only he remembers everything. Until now, when a vengeful friend lets her in on his secret. And it may just push Ever into someone else's arms...
My Thoughts
I really love this whole Immortals concept however I'm finding this series to be quite slow paced.I don't understand when are Damen and Ever going to be together. It taking extremely long. I hope very very soon!
Though, the book was great overall. But, I am really not liking Jude by each book. I never liked him to start with as soon as I heard he had dreadlocks. Like come on, a guy with dreadlocks? Not a pretty picture. But that's not the only reason. He just ruins everything. So irritating!
At least in this book things seem to be getting somwhere. Well, slightly. Now that we have more of a glimpse at Damen's past lives. Ever still has some trust issues with Damen. I love Damen. He's characteris super awesome. It would have been nice to hear more from Ever's friends... I really like Miles.
The book still great as always. Very really exciting. At least the next book Everlasting is the last book to the series ...and I can't wait to read it and see how everything finishes!
Radiance by Alyson Noel
by Alyson Noel
Pages: 183
Release Date: February 4th 2011
Publisher: Macmillan Children Books
Series: Riley Bloom #1
Other books in series: Shimmer
Buy the Book: Amazon UK | Amazon US
My Thoughts
Riley has crossed the bridge into the afterlife—a place called Here, where time is always Now. She has picked up life where she left off when she was alive, living with her parents and dog in a nice house in a nice neighborhood. When she’s summoned before The Council, she learns that the afterlife isn’t just an eternity of leisure. She’s been assigned a job, Soul Catcher, and a teacher, Bodhi, a possibly cute, seemingly nerdy boy who’s definitely hiding something. They return to earth together for Riley’s first assignment, a Radiant Boy who’s been haunting a castle in England for centuries. Many Soul Catchers have tried to get him to cross the bridge and failed. But all of that was before he met Riley . . .
While reading Radiance I realised that this wasn't a book that was for me. I think it's mainly because there wasn't any romance. However, Even though it just didn't appeal to me, the story overall was pretty great. I'll say it's mainly aimed at younger teens, considering the writing style.
However, as I've read the Evermore series I already had a connection to Riley. I absolutely adore her. I instantly loved her personality, character and simply everything about her. And, I really love the way she acts and handles different situations. It's quite awesome.
I think that Radiance would many suit younger teens and definitely children above 11. It seems like their kind of book as its full of young action and adventure. Because Riley is only around 13-14 years old the book would be in her perspective and the way she see's things. A great plot with great characters. A definite recommendation to younger teens.
Dark Flame by Alyson Noel
by Alyson Noel
Release Date: October 1st 2010
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Series: The Immortals
Other books in series: Evermore, Blue Moon, Shadowland, Night Star and Everlasting
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In Alyson Noel’s most darkly seductive Immortals novel yet, Ever fights for control of her body, her soul—and the timeless true love she’s been chasing for centuries.
Ever is trying to help Haven transition into life as an immortal. But with Haven drunk on her new powers and acting recklessly, she poses the ultimate threat—exposing their secret world to the outside. As Ever struggles to keep the Immortals hidden, it only propels Haven closer to the enemy—Roman and his evil companions
At the same time, Ever delves deeper into dark magick to free Damen from Roman’s power. But when her spell backfires, it binds her to the one guy who’s hell-bent on her destruction. Now there’s a strange, foreign pulse coursing through her, and no matter what she does, she can’t stop thinking about Roman—and longing for his touch. As she struggles to resist the fiery attraction threatening to consume her, Roman is more than willing to take advantage of her weakened state…and Ever edges closer and closer to surrender.
Frantic to break the spell before its too late, Ever turns to Jude for help, risking everything she knows and loves to save herself—and her future with Damen …
My Thoughts
** spoiler alert **Dark Flame wasn't as good as the last book however I am really engaged in this series. Finally, real ACTION was displayed in this book. Now that the antidote has been broken, what's going to happen now? It's a wonder how Damen and Ever are going to be together.
I actually thought that Ever had a thing for Jude with her running to him with every problem she has and using the excuse that Damen won't like whatever she did. When Jude said he 'loved' her I fell of my chair! How dare he? It was always Damen and Ever that are meant to be. It was a big relief when she dissed him, and told Damen everything. It was about time too!
Haven is really starting to annoy me. Frustrating! She doesn't understand the concept of magyic and she acts like she knows everything about it. And how can I possible forget ...I don't even understand what she sees in Roman.
The ending of the book really got me going and I can't wait to read Night Star. And... Oh yeah, Roman dies. :D
Shadowland by Alyson Noel
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by Alyson Noel
Pages: 339
Release Date: July 2nd 2010
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Series: The Immortals
Other books in series: Evermore, Blue Moon, Dark Flame, Night Star and Everlasting
Buy it: Amazon
At the start of this breathtaking novel, Damen and Ever travel to Summerland in search of an antidote to reverse a powerful poison. But instead of the cure they seek, they find something far more sinister: the truth about their existence and the fate lying in wait of an immortal’s soul.
Now, with Damen fighting to save them from the Shadowland, Ever turns to magick, hoping to break Damen’s curse. Along the way Ever encounters the mysterious Jude, finding herself drawn to him in a way that will test her love for Damen like never before . . .
My Thoughts:
At first when start with the Immortals series I loved it! Evermore and Blue Moon were just totally great so the books set off to a great start. I saw that as soon as I started reading Shadowland but as I read on the more I disliked.
Okay so I really wanted to know what's going to happen in the whole Ever and Damen's forbidden love thing. I mean the plot it great, what's not to like? But it's just mainly because of how the storyline didn't seem to go anywhere. Everything was pretty much the same from the way things were from Blue Moon.
More and more, Ever is really starting to annoy me. So at first you make mistakes. Then another yeah its still okay. But then she keep on making the same mistakes over and over again and yes, it does get very frustrating at times. I would of liked it better if there was some self improvement and growth. But no. Still the same Ever.
Oh and what happened to Haven and Miles? There never in the picture anymore. Does she even have any friends now? I have no idea.
I throughly enjoy this series, this book wasn't all bad. There were times of suspnce and fascination and the whole love thing going on is fascinating to read. So I guess I will continue with this series to see where Ever's and Damen's relationship goes next
Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
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by Alyson Noel
Pages: 362
Release Date: March 5th 2010
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Series: The Immortals series
Other books in series: Evermore, Shadowland, Dark Flame, Night star and Everlasting
Buy it: Amazon
My Thoughts:
Out of all the Immortal books so far, I have to say that this one is by far my favourite. Evermore was good but Blue Moon is way better.
Noel outdid her self in this book. There were events that were beyond extraordinary but also excruciating to read. As the plot twisted and turned, I found myself amazed but also I had no idea what would happen next. The suspense was overpowering and the events unpredictable.
It was great to see how Damen's past was revealed. It really gave an insight into Damen's life and how he is originally as a character. I connected more with him now then before as pieces of Ever's previous life was revealed.
I really love Romy and Rayne. They're like little kids that are so lovable and you just would love them instantly. Oh and not forgetting to mention Roman. There's not much to say except he is NOT a good guy.
Because of the awesomness of Blue Moon I am sure going to continue to read this series. Shadowland, here I come! :)
Pages: 362
Release Date: March 5th 2010
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Series: The Immortals series
Other books in series: Evermore, Shadowland, Dark Flame, Night star and Everlasting
Buy it: Amazon
Things have changed for Ever since she met her beloved Damen - not least because she's got a whole new set of powers, courtesy of her new Immortal status. Just as she's getting stronger, though, Damen seems to be weakening. Panicked at the thought of losing him, Ever finds a path to the in-between world known as Summerland, where she learns the secrets of Damen's tortured past. But in searching for a cure for him, Ever accidentally discovers a way to twist time so she can save her family from the accident that killed them. It's all she's ever wanted - but so is Damen. And Ever must choose between them...
My Thoughts:
Out of all the Immortal books so far, I have to say that this one is by far my favourite. Evermore was good but Blue Moon is way better.
Noel outdid her self in this book. There were events that were beyond extraordinary but also excruciating to read. As the plot twisted and turned, I found myself amazed but also I had no idea what would happen next. The suspense was overpowering and the events unpredictable.
It was great to see how Damen's past was revealed. It really gave an insight into Damen's life and how he is originally as a character. I connected more with him now then before as pieces of Ever's previous life was revealed.
I really love Romy and Rayne. They're like little kids that are so lovable and you just would love them instantly. Oh and not forgetting to mention Roman. There's not much to say except he is NOT a good guy.
Because of the awesomness of Blue Moon I am sure going to continue to read this series. Shadowland, here I come! :)
Evermore by Alyson Noel
by Alyson Noel
Pages: 301
Release Date: February 3rd 2009
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Series: The Immortals
Other books in series: Blue Moon, Shadowland, Dark Flame, Night Star and Everlasting
Buy the Book: Amazon
Since a horrible accident claimed the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever can see auras, hear people’s thoughts, and know a person’s life story by touch. Going out of her way to shield herself from human contact to suppress her abilities has branded her as a freak at her new high school—but everything changes when she meets Damen Auguste…
Ever sees Damen and feels an instant recognition. He is gorgeous, exotic and wealthy, and he holds many secrets. Damen is able to make things appear and disappear, he always seems to know what she’s thinking—and he’s the only one who can silence the noise and the random energy in her head. She doesn’t know who he really is—or what he is. Damen equal parts light and darkness, and he belongs to an enchanted new world where no one ever dies.
My Thoughts
As soon as I started reading Evermore, I knew that it was my type of book. It had everything I expected... vampires, romance and a hot guy :) The whole idea of vampires not really being vampires but Immortals, was very much intriguing.
Ever seems like a great character even though half the time she's hidden under her hood with earphones giving her this Gothic outlook. Her Friends Haven and Miles have bright personalities, by which they enlighten the book too.
I LOVE Damen. By Alyson's vivid description with her writing of such elegance, she portrays him as a very nice and good looking guy. (Don't all the good guys have to be. Excluding Jane's lover in Jane Eyre though ;). It is very obvious he has a 'thing' for Ever. Especially since he sends his love through a red tulip.
It's really funny how Damen gives a white rosebud to Stacia (enemy!) and Ever feels extremely jealous. Then, she discovers that a white rosebud signifies someone who doesn't understand love. Very amusing.
Love plays as a dominating theme in Evermore as Damen and Ever battle in love. Ever doesn't understand love at first however, by time she realises what it means to fall in love and the many trials that come.
I loved reading Evermore although the ending was a bit off- for me anyways. I think kinda because it was a bit too JK Rowling? I was very surprised when I found out there was second book- Blue Moon. But I can't to see what happens next!
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