Obsidio by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman : Review

Kady, Ezra, Hanna, and Nik narrowly escaped with their lives from the attacks on Heimdall station and now find themselves crammed with 2,000 refugees on the container ship, Mao. With the jump station destroyed and their resources scarce, the only option is to return to Kerenza—but who knows what they'll find seven months after the invasion? 

Meanwhile, Kady's cousin, Asha, survived the initial BeiTech assault and has joined Kerenza's ragtag underground resistance. When Rhys—an old flame from Asha's past—reappears on Kerenza, the two find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. 

With time running out, a final battle will be waged on land and in space, heroes will fall, and hearts will be broken.

Review:

I cried actual tears of happiness!!!! That Fucking Parachute!!!! You two are by far plot geniuses!!

I don’t know where to begin…… It’s not often that I feel the need to read the acknowledgments at the end of a book, but when I do, it’s because the book has changed me in some way and Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff's voices are ones I don’t want to let go of just yet.  

This is what Obsidio did for me…… Actually this entire series has made me truly consider questions that are extremely hard to answer.  Would I be able to kill a few to save a bunch?? Could I stand back and watch the man I love fly a ship to certain death???? (This is very close, since the man I love wants to join the Air Force.)  Could I stay “human” through genocide and still show compassion?? 

 These books have allowed me to see a fictional world where characters have to make the hard choices.   This series is beautifully written.  The authors have put together a unique story, with an out of this world writing style.. I mean really…… The messages, briefing notes, and footage collected….. I am utterly sad it is over, but cannot wait for the new series by these amazing authors.  ( I do believe I would sell my soul to review an ARC of the new series J)

Obsidio was an EPIC conclusion to a story that stole my heart.  I fell in love with the characters.  I cried when lives were lost, and I laughed at the Little Spiders’ comments.  I applaud the AI for doing what had to be done…. But also for allowing for her consequence.   I LOVE THIS STORY!!!!!! I cannot stop gushing over how amazing this book was for me.   I finished the book in 6 hours…. YES 6!!!!!   I could not stop flipping the pages to see what happened to my favorite fictional families.  Even in the finale there were twist and turns I never saw coming, and Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff can make that happen.  

My Hat is off to you both!!!! Congratulations on the best ending to an amazing story!!!   I cannot wait to read what you both do next……..

This quote is one of my Favorites!!!   I believe that everyone should life a life that they would fight and potentially die for.  As an LSW and crisis therapist, I believe you have to be the change you want to see in the world.  This includes living a life you would fight to keep.   These books, for me, are about rising up and fighting for what you know is right!!!

Rating:

So usually I give a paws rating...(this is because I love kitties and my kittens assist in rating the books) However, due to the overwhelming emotion from me and my 3 kittens.... I was forced to rate this book as........

12 out of 5 paws!!!

You read that correctly....... According to Relic, Loki, Storm, and I.... This book is too good just to have a 5 paw rating.  The kittens decided that their paws should be represented..... (especially due to the amazing sacrifice and picture at the end of Obsidio)  

I am telling you all that this book and series is amazing.  You will be sucked in and spit out wanting more and more.   If you are waiting to buy this book or the others, STOP WAITING!!!! buy it NOW!!! Your life will be forever changed. :)  

Onyx & Ivory Pre-Order Giveayway!!!!!

Good Morning Lovelies!!!   It's Here!!!! The Onyx & Ivory pre-order incentives and giveaway!!!
 - Now when you pre-order Onyx and Ivory by Mindee Arnett ( Coming 5/15/18) You can receive an exclusive short story!!!!
- Also, every participant will be entered to win the Grand Prize giveaway of 5 character cards with illustrations by Jennifer Zemanek.   There will be up to 50 winners!!! AND........ It's open INTERNATIONALLY!!!!  WHOOOOO!!!! WHO ELSE IS EXCITED!!!!!!
SOOO how do you enter you ask????? Simply click HERE!!!!  PS  depending on the number of entries, the total number of grand prize winners could increase....
If you love Dragons and Magic this book is not one to miss.  I'm telling you all you need to pre-order this book!!

Onyx and Ivory ARC giveaway!!!!!!!

Attention beautiful people...........

As Onyx and Ivory's release date edges ever closer.... Amazing author @MindeeArnett  has decided to give book reviewers and book bloggers a chance to win her LAST physical copy of Onyx and Ivory.  This story hooked me from page 1.  This is a book that should bee on your pre-order list. 

Head on over to Mindee's Web site (click here)  and enter the giveaway!!!!!  Trust me when I say, THIS IS A MUST READ!!!!!!

Onyx & Ivory by Mindee Arnett: The Relay!!!!!

  

The Relay:

The Relay is the royal courier service for the Kingdom of Rime.   So far, I have learned that;  a.) you have to be an amazing equestrian to be apart of the Relay.  This does not just mean you can stay on your horse, it means you need to be a warrior on horse back. b.) you need to be smart, and plan.  

Being apart of the Relay team for Onyx & Ivory's release means alot to me.  Not only do I get to share fun stuff with you all, I get to build excitement for a story that has captured me from page one and has stolen my heart. 

With that being said, I want to post a picture of The Relay badge that Kate and other riders wear on their uniforms.......... 

WOW!!!! I know!!!.  This badge is perfect!  My most favorite things are mixed in this badge that I would def. have put onto every article of clothing I own. LOL!!  Blue and Silver are my favorite colors and I love horses!  Visually, this badge is perfect!!!! make sure you check out @MindeeArnett
website and blog for more information on The Relay. 
PSSSSSt.... If you click on the badge on the right, it will take you directly to her site!!!!

The Queens Rising by Rebecca Ross: Review

When her seventeenth summer solstice arrives, Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron.

Growing up in the southern Kingdom of Valenia at the renowned Magnalia House should have prepared her for such a life. While some are born with an innate talent for one of the five passions—art, music, dramatics, wit, and knowledge—Brienna struggled to find hers until she belatedly chose to study knowledge. However, despite all her preparations, Brienna’s greatest fear comes true—the solstice does not go according to plan and she is left without a patron.

Months later, her life takes an unexpected turn when a disgraced lord offers her patronage. Suspicious of his intent, and with no other choices, she accepts. But there is much more to his story, and Brienna soon discovers that he has sought her out for his own vengeful gain. For there is a dangerous plot being planned to overthrow the king of Maevana—the archrival kingdom of Valenia—and restore the rightful queen, and her magic, to the northern throne. And others are involved—some closer to Brienna than she realizes.

With war brewing between the two lands, Brienna must choose whose side she will remain loyal to—passion or blood. Because a queen is destined to rise and lead the battle to reclaim the crown. The ultimate decision Brienna must determine is: Who will be that queen?

With gorgeous description and detailed rendering of a world where not everything and everyone are what they seem, debut author Rebecca Ross weaves an intricate tale of revenge, loyalty, and, ultimately, self-discovery.

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This book was amazing!!!! I was thoroughly engrossed in this story.   Rebecca Ross has the talent to take you back in time, and make you feel as if this book is a history of true events.  I am a huge fan of Philippa Gregory and her historical fiction novels, SOOOO imagine my utter delight when I found a YA author that made me feel like I was in the middle of an uprising to take back the throne!!!!  :) :) 

So let's talk characters......  Brienna is your strong female lead that isn't afraid to work hard and make hard choices.  She will have you laughing, crying, and yelling out loud.   You will meet her passion sisters; who make you feel at home and loved.  And you will meet the dreamy, rough, sexy,smart....... oh hell, there is a guy, but I can't say much about the guy or, well, it would spoil it.....  I guess you will have to read to find out....

Okay, finally, this book has many twists, turns, and surprises, that will have you tearing through the pages and reaching the end of the book before you know it.  I am in desperate need of more from Rebecca Ross.  This is an Author to watch out for!!!!!

5 out of 5 PAWS!!!

Last words:   If you have not purchased this book yet..... I suggest you buy and read NOW!!!