Unwind by Neil Shusterman

Book: Unwind
Author: Neil Shusterman
Series: Unwind Dystology
Genre: YA/SciFi/Dystopian

Well if there was ever a book that made me feel uneasy it was this one. It had action, romance, and a future world that could be seen as a possibility. Pro Life and Pro Choice...well of course the solution is raising the kids and if they basically suck just "unwind" them. Keep them alive but by giving away their body parts to others. Helps those needing organ transplants, people that had accidents, everyone wins right?! This touched on those topics and is through the eyes of multiple characters in the book. It turned into a read in a day (or in the spare time with 3 little ones) books. I cant wait to start the other books in the series.

Book Review : Be the Hands and Feet

Title: Be the hands and feet: Living out god's love for all his children.
Author: Nick Vujicic


What an inspirational read. Sometimes it takes someone else's struggles to see what you have been blessed with.

Many people feel that it is hard to speak about their religious beliefs with others. This book shows how it is hard for everyone at first. Even someone like Nick started out not wanting to do so but it was his calling and he grew into the role of being a motivational speaker to others.

We all need a read like this sometimes. Very good!

Arena

If you are into dystopian society type of novels this is a great one to get your hands on this book.
The future belongs to video gamer. Not athletes, not scholars, but programmers, and game developers, and in a new form game players.

Kali goes through so much to become the leader of her virtual reality team. When they die they feel it, when they win they feel it. Is it too much for some of those around her? She has to stand strong and prove her worth.

Read & Play Baby Bible

This was a fun little book to read. I liked the fact that it had short quick sentences on each other page. One side had the story the other held the instructions for parents to make it interactive. The illustrations in the book were extremely cute. My kids enjoyed it.

Batgirl at Superhero High

My daughter and i enjoyed listening to this story. It was a fun way for her to use her imagination. New for her since she was not used to audio books, but entertaining nontheless. The story is a fun action packed super girls storyline. If you know some of the original superheroes the teenage versions are super cute to hear about.

Bat Dad by Blake Wilson

This is a cute quick read. I follow Batdad online and was excites to see he had a book out. If your looking for a deep book this is not it. It tells the quick story behind the mask in the beginning but the rest is just pictures of Batdad and his family and his Batdad comments. I did read it in the Batdad voice.

Spy Mom by Beth McMullen

I loved this book (s). It was so good I actually didn't sleep some nights just to finish it, since it was the only peaceful me time at home.

This book is about Lucy aka Sally Sin an ex-government secret agent now a stay at home mom. She thought it was all behind her other then her paranoia but low and behold her past comes back to her. Now she has to help weather she likes it or not to keep her new world at peace. 

This book made me both laugh and feel the moments as a mom. 

Something to Food About by Questlove

This is one attractive book. In just seeing the cover you know its going to be filled with something interesting. Following questlove online I was not surprised to see he had a food book out.

This book is him exploring the art in food with chefs. He speaks to each chef and digs deep into their love for food and how they find it artistic. Some of the pictures show art is truly all around us. This is a great exploration which includes penty to read and beautifully captured pictures.

Some plates you see your like nope need more but you also need to see sometimes more is unnecessary when only a few pieces make something delicious.

The books cover is sleek and full of so many interesting details. Black page edges make this a visually appealing coffee table book.

It was a great read and hopefully he continues his exploration into the artistry of food.

Hope Unfolding by Beck Thompson

I am so thankful l that I had the opportunity to read this book. As a mommy to a 2 year old and a now 10 month old some days seem like pure chaos. When those small tiny hands, ask for hugs and kisses, it reminds me of the miracles my children are. This book not only emphasized what is important as a mother, it also allows you to remember your not just a mommy.

The author has done a great job, in my opinion, with those questions at the end of the chapters as well as the prayer that comes after. The book is a must read if you ever see yourself questioning your abilities as a mother, wife, and as yourself. Reading that yes I'm not the only one that has those "I can shop alone with the kids...nope." or have a pile of pintrest inspired DIY 's   with no beginning.

Great book and hit right at home for me. Thank you.

Book Review: Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler

Book: Vinegar Girl
Author: Anne Tyler
Publisher: Hogarth an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, NY
Format: Good Old Print
Pages: 235

I had the wonderful opportunity to read Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler. It is a stated remaking of Taming of the Shrew.

The story revolves around Kate, a young woman who lives with her father and younger sister and whos life revolves around them. Her father is a scientist who works at a nearby college campus. His assistant Pyotr is in a pickle with immigration and her father comes up with a schme that involves Kate that will change her life completely.

The main thing that I dislike about this book is that it was a little to fast. I enjoyed reading it and was able to do so in one sitting but I would love to read the story with more detail in the "after". It does hold true and closes the story out without leaving much questions but I think it would be great for the author to have a how and when after the main event.

I love the fact that the title comes from an old saying " You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar." But, Why would you want to catch flies? I also enjoy the fact that the author kept the accent as written which makes you have to read it in an accent in your mind ( or at least I did).

This is a good retelling just wish there was more after the main event.

The Sorcery Code

Book Review

The Sorcery Code

Author: Dima Zales


The story revolves around a magician who against the rules accidentally creates a woman that can be used as a magical object. She does not want to live as a used object and he allows her to try living as a normal person. That doesn't go as planned. Its at these moments that the story moved a bit fast without really explaing (in my opinion) what was going on. His ex fiancee and her new beau do not make life any easier for him since he is out to gain power and she is still hurt by him creating a perfect woman in peoples eyes.

I had the opportunity to read The Sorcery Code which falls under the fantasy magical genre. I think that it is an interesting read but it may not get to the potential it needs.Some parts of the story leave you with questions. They may be answered in other books to come.

Book Review: Oasis, The Last Humans book 1,

 I had a very enjoyable time reading The Last Humans Book 1 by Dima Zales. This book falls in the dystopian sociaty genre. The story revolves around Theo a "Youth" and his "Imaginary" friend Phoe. The society that Theo lives in has gotten everyone to be on the same page, until Phoe changes that for Theo and he begins to see and notice things that are not right. He starts to question alot and when the "Elders" notice they want to take action. Once the ball starts rolling Phoe must help Theo find answers, for herself and for him.

This is a fast paced book that you most likely will finish in one sitting. I really enjoyed the development of each character and the twists and turns the author creats leaves you wanting more.

I cant wait to get my hands on the rest of the books.

Purchase here: http://www.amazon.com/Oasis-The-Last-Humans-Book-ebook/dp/B017FCM5QM

I received this advanced copy for review at a discounted price.

Prized (Birthmarked #2) By Caregh M O'Brien

I finished a month ago the book Prized which is the 2nd book in the Birthmarked Series by Caragh M O'Brien.

I picked up this book very soon after I finished the first Birthmarked Book named...Birthmarked :). Sad to say I honestly did not enjoy it very much. In Birthmarked Gaia was a strong gun-ho type of girl, who did question what she was doing but more on the moral aspects then on the "oh no im gonna get in trouble" theme she was on in this book. I loved the Leon came back to be with her and she go her sister; but it was to much of UN-heroic Gaia. The ending of the book was more to speed of Birthmarked. It is a continuance of the original story and I'm glad to know what happened but now all I have is more questions and a kind of feeling after you eat something you wanted but its just not cooked with the right spices. 

I give this 2 out of 5 wiggles. 

Book 2 of 2012