Fallen by Lauren Kate

Okay, so, as promised, this is my "soon, I promise" post on the first of I think five novels in the series by Lauren Kate.

I stated earlier that I only gave this novel a 3 and a half out of five, but I loved it. I understand that this might be weird and I told you that I would explain it. Before I do I think that I need to tell you a little about what the story is about. The main character, the one in whose perspective the book is written, is Lucinda 'Luce' Price. She has been sent to the school Sword & Cross built on the grounds of an old catholic church. This school is basically a juvenile Detention center, and conditions are not good. Luce has been sent here for a crime she doesn't even remember committing. She remembers the night and the fire but not setting it. The boy she was with ends up being killed by this fire, and Luce is charged with his murder and declared mentally unstable. Thus her enrollment at Sword & Cross. Here she meets several people who become friends (weather she considers them friends or not) and one Daniel Grigori. She is instantly attracted to him despite his less than friendly welcome. Oh, and one more thing, she see's dark shadows being cast by nothing throughout her day. This is part one of their love story. 

The story was really good. Kate did a really good job of introducing the characters and telling a captivating story and at the same time getting the reader into the romance aspect of it as well. I would have given it a five, however there were a few things that bothered me about it and that I thought that Kate could have presented better.
There were not just a few references to the bible. And while some of it was connected to Christianity, not all of it was true. Some of the Angel lore she presents is simply myth. So if you are serious about your theology with books like these, then this will most likely be a road block for you. Of course bear in mind that this novel IS angel myth, so if that is a problem, this probably is not the book for you.
Also, and yes I know that this is young adult fiction, the love story seemed to begin mature and end a little juvenile. I can't really explain in detail without ruining the plot, however, I will say that by the end of the book their relationship is not what you would expect. This is defiantly not a  quick flick. There is a longer plot than just the first book.
I overall, I think this was worth the read and certainly worth the time. I would recommend this book for a summer read and something to get you thinking.

I will be doing another review soon on the book Dreamland by Sarah Dessen. You can find a link to this book in my previous post Efficiently Posting Weeks Later XD
As always, thanks for reading!
-KC

Efficiently Posting Weeks Later

I have a problem with efficiency. It isn't that I don't have it, it is just that I don't have it right now.
As an almost college student (we are literally in the weeks now) and an aspiring.... something (It's going to be epic!), I have been spending most of my time lately thinking about college expenses and dorm room decor and the cost of living.
One question you may ask is, "Kacie, don't you think that this was a bad time to begin a book blog?". And I would tell you, "Yes, I think that maybe it might have been." However, I love blogging, and I have even read a couple new books to interview here :), so yay!
I have read one book after Firestorm that I think deserves a review. This book  is one that I read on my Nook.
About the Nook... I am gonna level with you. I love having one. I got it from my father as a graduation present, and I have used it practically everyday since that time. However, I have had some issues. As has, I think, every Nook owner. And it isn't with the Nook itself, it is with the so called experts at B&N.
I love B&N, don't get me wrong, but they are horrible at helping you sort Nook stuff out. I went there the other day to ask a question about a Nook Gift Card I'd bought there a few weeks earlier and they told me to look at my Nook account online. Like I hadn't already done that. So, I guess actually, it isn't Nook or B&N that I am frustrated with, it is people. Which makes this rant pretty much useless. Awesome.
Anyway, the book that I am reviewing is  Fallen by Lauren Kate (this link is to the series website, you can find the description for Fallen there). I gave this one three and a half starts and I will explain why in a post that is coming soon I swear.
I am also planning on reviewing two other novels (when I finish them). These are P.S. I Love You BY Cecelia Ahern (I had only ever seen the movie) and Dreamland by Sarah Dessen
Now to be honest I am quite biased when it comes to Dessen. For good reason. She is AMAZING!!
So check in tomorrow for my review of Fallen and look forward to my reviews of Dreamland and P.S. I Love You in the very near future.
I will also be reviewing the sequel to Fallen maybe?? I don't know yet.
And remember, suggestions are always appreciated, just leave me a message of the book you would like interviewed in a comment here or even on the Twitter or Facebook pages (links for which can be found in the side bar XD)
Thanks for reading, and I will be back soon,
-KC