Friday Faves

The Cage Series

Megan Shepherd

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5 ★ – Thrilling and Heartwrenching

Genre(s): Young Adult, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Dystopia, Romance

I’ve only read the first two books, but I know I’m going to love this series already. The Cage was a great 4 star read for me. It was intriguing, mysterious, and full of unexpected twists. The Hunt started out a bit slow, but OMG that ending… I can’t even. I don’t want to spoil anything, but I thought The Hunt was just a little better than The Cage. I really enjoyed the plot, the world building was fascinating, and the characters were complex, flawed, and kept me on the edge the entire time. Oh and the romance… totally gave me the FEELS. I’m 100% Shipping Cora and Cassian and I’m rooting for them to have a happy ending! (If not, I’m taking Cassian away for myself).

I’ve had the ebook for The Gauntlet, but I want to reread the series again. I always have a difficult time parting with book series that I enjoy so I try to live in them a little while longer.

If you’re looking for a fast thrilling read, I suggest you pick up this series! I guarantee you’ll be entertained.

Do you reread books before finishing the series? I usually binge series, but when I don’t, I love rereading all the books before getting to the last one. Actually, I just love rereading books in general.

Well, thanks for reading and hope you have a terrific weekend!

Sincerely Karen Jo

First Lines Fridays

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FIRST LINES FRIDAYS IS A WEEKLY FEATURE FOR BOOK LOVERS HOSTED BY WANDERING WORDS. WHAT IF INSTEAD OF JUDGING A BOOK BY ITS COVER, ITS AUTHOR OR ITS PRESTIGE, WE JUDGED IT BY ITS OPENING LINES?
  • PICK A BOOK OFF YOUR SHELF (IT COULD BE YOUR CURRENT READ OR ON YOUR TBR) AND OPEN TO THE FIRST PAGE
  • COPY THE FIRST FEW LINES, BUT DON’T GIVE ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT THE BOOK AWAY JUST YET – YOU NEED TO HOOK THE READER FIRST
  • FINALLY… REVEAL THE BOOK!
COPY AND PASTE THE TEXT AND BANNER (OR MAKE YOUR OWN!) ABOVE FOR YOUR OWN FIRST LINES FRIDAYS POSTS.  MAKE SURE TO COMMENT YOUR FIRST LINES BELOW SO THAT OTHER PEOPLE CAN CHECK THEM OUT!

Here goes!

I Flung a glob of black paint at the canvas, pretending it was Aiden’s head.

My best friend Zoe entered the old garage turned art studio in back of my house and pointed at my latest artistic endeavour. “What are you doing?”

I repeated the maneuver and enjoyed the wet splatting sound the paint made when it hit the canvas. “I call this piece Artistic Anger Management.”

 

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Boomerang Boyfriend

Chris Cannon

Published by Entangled Publishing, LLC (Crush) September 11, 2017
Working with her best friend’s brother at Betty’s Burgers, free-spirited Delia starts to see Jack in a new light. Not only has Jack-the-Jerk turned into a hottie, he’s even acting like a nice guy, who rescues dogs and knows how she likes her coffee. But if Jack is into her, then why is he keeping her a secret? Of course, if her best friend doesn’t approve, Delia could lose the only family she’s ever known.
Seeing Delia in her retro waitress uniform throws Jack’s world out of whack. She’s always been just another pain in the butt little sister…not a datable female. But she’s rockin’ the Pie Princess tiara, and even her hot-pink striped hair is sexy. What’s that about? He needs to get his head on straight, because artsy, funky Delia and her nonconformist ways don’t fit in his safe and ordered world.

I’m battling a reading slump right now and haven’t really done that much reading in the last few days. Work has been incredibly hectic and I’ve been super busy and tired. I did get a bit more sleep the last two days… like an extra 1/2 – 1 hr and that seemed to help. I’m about 35% into this book and so far I’m liking it. It’s not holding my interest though… but that could be because I’m drained from work. I’m hoping to finish this today and continue reading Black Bird of the Gallows and hopefully start a new book this weekend. Hopefully… because tonight I’ll be watching IT, tomorrow is Pasadena Loves YA event and my friend’s baby shower, and on Sunday I have an appointment with my mom to meet up with the banquet hall manager for her 60th birthday next year… sooo yeah hopefully I’ll have a few hours to read and take bookstagram photos.

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Thanks for reading and hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!

Sincerely Karen Jo