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blue_ant56. David Inside Out by Lee Bantle
I read this book in just about three hours. It's a sweet, though sometimes sad, coming of age and coming out story. It's a very quick read, but it's by no means an easy read. David's a strong, if very conflicted, conflicted character. But at the same time, he's also very sympathetic. I was reminded of several other gay YA books I'd read, and in a good way. One of the best things about Bantle's book is how realistic David seems, with his conflicting feelings about being gay and not wanting to. The struggle is quite real and it's hard not to care about what happens to him.
57. School for Dangerous Girls by Eliot Schrefer
I'd read a good review of this book and was curious, as I'd seen the title on the shelf in passing. While having an interesting story and plot, the events of the book seem almost too convenient. Girl gets sent to a 'school for dangerous girls' and discovers all is not what it seems. Girl meets the only boy her age (the son of one of the teachers at the school), they fall in love and boy helps girl escape and bring down the school. It's an interesting plot, but ended up being far too predictable. That's not to say I didn't enjoy most of the book, I just wish that everything hadn't been tied up so neatly.
58. The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
I was a big fan of Armstrong's first book in the 'Darkest Powers' series and the second one didn't disappoint. While it had more of a feel of a middle-of-a-series book, it was strong, probably stronger than The Summoning. We learned a lot more about the characters, their back stories, which then help explain who Chloe can trust. I like the characters Armstrong has created, they seem more aware and willing to do what it takes to be free. I have high hopes for the third book in the series.
59. Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
Marr's third book in her Wicked Lovely series and, I think, the best of the three. Fragile Eternity brings us back to the story of Aislinn and Seth, but unlike the first book, we get to spend a lot more time with Seth. I found that I didn't agree with some of the choices Aislinn and Seth made, regarding their futures and each other, but in the context of their world and the book itself, they made sense. One of the things I found fascinating is that Marr's writing is strong enough to convince me that I agree with whoever's point of view we're taking on, whether it be Aislinn or Seth. I really hope the next book in the series is just as good as Fragile Eternity.
59 / 100 books. 59% done!
I read this book in just about three hours. It's a sweet, though sometimes sad, coming of age and coming out story. It's a very quick read, but it's by no means an easy read. David's a strong, if very conflicted, conflicted character. But at the same time, he's also very sympathetic. I was reminded of several other gay YA books I'd read, and in a good way. One of the best things about Bantle's book is how realistic David seems, with his conflicting feelings about being gay and not wanting to. The struggle is quite real and it's hard not to care about what happens to him.
57. School for Dangerous Girls by Eliot Schrefer
I'd read a good review of this book and was curious, as I'd seen the title on the shelf in passing. While having an interesting story and plot, the events of the book seem almost too convenient. Girl gets sent to a 'school for dangerous girls' and discovers all is not what it seems. Girl meets the only boy her age (the son of one of the teachers at the school), they fall in love and boy helps girl escape and bring down the school. It's an interesting plot, but ended up being far too predictable. That's not to say I didn't enjoy most of the book, I just wish that everything hadn't been tied up so neatly.
58. The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
I was a big fan of Armstrong's first book in the 'Darkest Powers' series and the second one didn't disappoint. While it had more of a feel of a middle-of-a-series book, it was strong, probably stronger than The Summoning. We learned a lot more about the characters, their back stories, which then help explain who Chloe can trust. I like the characters Armstrong has created, they seem more aware and willing to do what it takes to be free. I have high hopes for the third book in the series.
59. Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
Marr's third book in her Wicked Lovely series and, I think, the best of the three. Fragile Eternity brings us back to the story of Aislinn and Seth, but unlike the first book, we get to spend a lot more time with Seth. I found that I didn't agree with some of the choices Aislinn and Seth made, regarding their futures and each other, but in the context of their world and the book itself, they made sense. One of the things I found fascinating is that Marr's writing is strong enough to convince me that I agree with whoever's point of view we're taking on, whether it be Aislinn or Seth. I really hope the next book in the series is just as good as Fragile Eternity.
