Mila 2.0 Review (Both Books)

Hey Everyone!

I have a review for Mila 2.0 and it's sequel Renegade. I was given a copy for review from HarperCollins via the Fantastic Flying Book Club. So thank you to that! Read to the end to enter the giveaway to be able to win one of two sets of Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza.

BOOK DETAILS

Renegade (MILA 2.0 #2)
by Debra Driza
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Release Date: May 13th 2014

Synopsis:

There is no one left for Mila to trust. Except for a boy she barely knows.

But Hunter has no idea who—and what—Mila really is. She can’t bear to reveal her secret, even though he’s unwittingly joined her search for Richard Grady, a man who may know more details of Mila’s complicated past.

Yet the road to the truth is more dangerous than ever. With General Holland and the Vita Obscura scouring the earth for her whereabouts, Mila must rely on her newfound android abilities to protect herself and Hunter from imminent harm. Still, embracing her identity as a machine leads her to question the state of her humanity—as well as Hunter’s real motives.

Perfect for fans of I Am Number Four and Divergent, this action-packed and heart-wrenching second installment of MILA 2.0 will leave readers breathlessly awaiting the series conclusion.

OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES:

Mila 2.0: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10222362-mila-2-0

Origins (Novella): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16118288-origins

BOOK LINKS:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10222365-renegade?ac=1

Amazon Paperback: http://tinyurl.com/oojebo8Amazon Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/o2fwbw8

Barnes & Noble (B&N): http://tinyurl.com/pn8ljtv

iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/pbfv4u8

Bookdepository: http://tinyurl.com/neujdh8

Kobo: http://tinyurl.com/okw9jmu

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I'm the author of the MILA 2.0 series and the owner of the messiest purse on the planet, aka: the black hole of doom. I think bow ties are cool and when I grow up, I want to be Veronica Mars.

I rarely check my account at Goodreads, so if you need to get in touch with me, try twitter or Debra at debradriza.com.

AUTHOR LINKS:

Website: http://www.debradriza.com

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4581947.Debra_Driza

Blog: http://www.houndrat.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebraDriza

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Debra-Driza/206985942667716

I read both book this week and was sort of underwhelmed by the both of them. I was so excited to read the both of them since they sounded pretty fantastic, however, I didn't see it that way. I wasn't able to get into Mila's story in either book since I feel like I've read a thousand and one robot/cyborg type stories. I just wasn't ready for another one, I suppose. I loved the beginning of the series with Hunter and whatnot, but when she was thrown out of the truck, it's just--- I-- there was nothing for me.

The writing was good, yes, but the story and I did not connect in the ways that I wished we could have connected. I wanted to read it because I am a huge fan of Divergent by Veronica Roth, but I was just-- no substance. Are you making sense of this review? I just didn't care for it, it's weird because I always love books. Normally, I love every book I read and looks so good, but this one. I couldn't get into. Maybe it was the fact that it's a bit hectic in my personal life right now with school, but I still was not feeling it. I plan on rereading both books one day, but for now, this review sticks. I did not like it.

On top of it all, I felt like there wasn't much going on. It was like those situations where it goes "Oh they're here... now they're there and a random character joins them." You know those books, don't lie. 

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Allegiant by Veronica Roth

Allegiant by Veronica Roth is the last book in the Divergent trilogy. This book follows the points of view of both Beatrice "Tris" Prior and Tobias "Four" Eaton as they continue their conquest of getting freedom back.

In this book, we learn more about the back story of Tris's family such as Edith Prior who we learned about briefly at the end of Insurgent. The back story of her life was really interesting to learn about and made me feel that connection I have been wanting, but I quickly felt distanced due to the switching points of view.

I gave this book four cups of tea for a few reasons. One of the reasons was the switching points of view. Though I did enjoy how Roth wrote this, I am still not a fan of the points of view going back and forth. I felt lost at times not knowing who was narrating at times. I just like being in the know and having the consistency of the one character narrating it. The other reason was the ending, I know why Roth ended it like she did, but I grew so close to these characters that I just wish I had the sense of the happy ending.

I also felt like the chapters weren't as quality as the other books. They were sometimes a page long and I somehow didn't enjoy that. I like the simplicity of longer chapters with more depth. I do see that they started off longer and grew shorter as the book went on (was this purposeful?). 

All in all, I did think this was a good ending to a series, it was gut wrenching, but still fantastic nonetheless. I would recommend this book series to anyone who loves an action packed love story that takes place where things are not as they seem. Go check this out!

WWW Wednesday (8 January 2013)

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading?

Entwined with You by Sylvia Day. Haven't started yet as I just finished one, but this is my book I entered on Goodreads.

What did you recently finish?

Reflected in You by Sylvia Day. Loved it! My full review is here on my blog.

What do you think you'll read next?

Emma by Jane Austen. I want to read more classics this year.

Reflected in You by Sylvia Day

Title: Reflected in You (Crossfire #2)
Author: Sylvia Day
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Published: October 23, 2012
Pages: 338 pgs.
Own it?: Yes, paperback
Genre: Mature Adult/Erotica
Goodreads: Click here

Cups of Tea: 4 cups

Hey Everyone,

This is the continuation of the last book review I did. I rated this one, yet again, four stars. Don't get me wrong, I adored this book as well, but I felt that it was lacking in some areas. 

The thing I felt it lacked was a climactic point. I felt that at the end of the story, we were thrown this curve ball that left me like, "What? What just happened?" I felt she could have built it up because it wasn't really foreseen and there was no inevitable problem. It was just very anti-climactic.

The sex in the book was great as always, and this story showed a lot of improvement in the characters and the fact that they were willing to do something that helped their relationship. They were willing to go to couples therapy and it showed a lot about both characters. The shrink says something that becomes important and I honestly forgot about it for a good majority of the book.

This book, I felt, was almost necessary because it strengthened Eva and Gideon's relationship. It shows that they are willing to do anything it takes. I typically don't read mature adult, but if more books out there are like this one, I am more than willing to pick them up. These two characters just show there is more than an overly sappy first love relationship. I will continue to rave about this book on the next review for Entwined in You. 

Bared to You by Sylvia Day

Hey Everyone,

First review of 2014!

Title: Bared to You (Crossfire #1)
Author: Sylvia Day
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Published: June 12, 2012
Pages: 338 pgs.
Own it?: Yes, paperback
Genre: Mature Adult/Erotica
Goodreads: Click here

Cups of Tea: 4 cups

So first, I would like to say that I rarely ever read erotica or adult fiction. Sure, I read some last year, but I mostly read Young Adult. I was recommended this series and I like it thus far.

The story is about a new employee to Crossfire Industries name Eva Tramell. The novel starts off when Eva goes for a jog and runs into super hot guy in a suit named Gideon Cross (though she doesn't know his name at that point. Takes her a while). She finds out that he owns the building, and practically the whole town, and they have a steamy office romance.

I have to say, I enjoyed this a lot better than 50 Shades of Gray. I read that book last summer and enjoyed it, but this one had much more plot and characters that you become involved with. When I started the book, I thought it was interesting, but wasn't able to tell whether the main character's best friend, Cary, was a boy or girl.

This book is one of those books that I feel deserves more hype than it has been getting. I feel as if 50 Shades has taken more hype than this book deserves. This book has no contract and is just about a relationship between two people who have their fair share of life problems. Between her overbearing mother and his mysterious past, they make a couple who needs each other more than they need food.

I don't usually get invested in an adult book like this, but this one deserves so much recognition and it's just well written. The best writers don't get the recognition they deserve.

Thoughts if you read this?

Friday Finds (3 January 2014)

Friday Finds is a weekly meme hosted by Should Be Reading

FRIDAY FINDS showcases the books you ‘found’ and added to your To Be Read (TBR) list… whether you found them online, or in a bookstore, or in the library — wherever! (they aren’t necessarily books you purchased).
So, come on — share with us your FRIDAY FINDS!

• Timebound by Rysa Walker | Goodreads
• My Name is Rapunzel by KC Hilton | Goodreads
• Wither by Lauren DeStefano | Goodreads

• The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson | Goodreads
• Awaken by Katie Kacvinsky | Goodreads
• The Annihilation of Foreverland by Tony Bertauski | Goodreads

• Nameless by Lili St. Crow | Goodreads
• Winger by Andrew Smith | Goodreads
• This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales | Goodreads

• The Locket Thief by Daniel Patrick | Goodreads
• Forecast by Elise Stephens | Goodreads

Wrap-Up: December 2013

Hey Everyone,

Sorry for the lack of updates in December. I decided to take a break, but I am back! I will explain more in the life post.

I read 4 books this month. Since I wrote no reviews, I will add my thoughts after each book. Just a short little review.

1. Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn

I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH! Honestly this was such a good book that I didn't want to put it down. I loved the writing styles of both authors. Levithan's side as Dash just had me rolling in laughter the whole time. It was a perfect book to get into the Christmas spirit. I want to get a red moleskin notebook now. Can I find my man the same way Lily did??? Haha... jokes, jokes.

Rating: 4 Cups of Tea

 2. How to Love by Katie Cotugno

I read this because it was highly appraised by Melissabooks on YouTube. She hasn't failed me yet and I did love this, but things could have been different. Each chapter was different because it went back and forth between past and present. I honestly am not a fan of that because it left me confused and it's almost like switching points of view - I'm not a fan. I did love the book, though, the story was well written.

Rating: 4 cups of tea

3/4 The Selection and The Elite by Kiera Cass

OH MY WORD! ASDFGHJKL..... these books are amazing. I had read the first book once before, about a week or so after it's release and was in awe of the world Cass created. I had been intending on picking these up, but thankfully, my parents allowed me to get these for Christmas, so I couldn't pass up the chance. This is probably one of my favorite series to date. I just love America and Maxon. Aspen... not a fan, but I respect his intentions. 

I can't wait until May 6th for the release of The One.

Rating: Both were 5 Cups of Tea

Top Ten Tuesday: 2014 Releases

Hey Everyone!

So this week, I found a new tag (shocking, I know) and thought I would give this one a whirl with a whole lotta research. Yeah! Book search! 2014 books!

This is a meme created by The Broke and The Bookish here on blogger and they are wanting to know the books we are most looking forward to in the next year.

1. City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare

I am so excited for this book, words cannot describe how excited I am! I fell in love with The Mortal Instruments back in October and can't get enough of it. I love the world, I love characters, and I can't wait to see what will happen to end this series.


Release Date: May 27, 2014

2. The One by Kiera Cass

I haven't read the second book yet, but I did order it via my father's credit card for Christmas (don't jude-- he lets me order my own Christmas gifts). I loved The Selection and I am not going to lie... this cover is TO DIE FOR. It is gorgeous.


Release Date: May 6, 2014

3. The Queen's Choice by Cayla Kluver

I absolutely loved her first debut book which she wrote when was around 14 or 15. I have all of her books thus far, her latest one, Sacrifice, being officially signed. I have a connection to her as she is from my home state so I also feel obligated to buy all of her books :D I'm okay with this, though! It looks amazing!

Release Date: January 28, 2014

4. The Shadow Prince by Bree Despain

I have never read anything by this author, but the description on Goodreads sounds amazing! I am excited to get this book!



Release Date: March 11, 2014

5. The Falconer by Elizabeth May

I am not even going to lie when I say I look forward to this book. I think I am excited to read something that takes place in Scotland because I don't think I've read any that do. Plus, the storyline sounds so good! Plus, it sounds like it's vastly different from anything else.


Release Date: May 6, 2014

6. Deception's Princess by Esther Friesner

At first, when I saw the cover, I thought of Disney's Brave, but when I read the description, it was more of a Young Adult version of the Disney movie and I can't wait to read it.



Release Date: April 22, 2014

7. The Sound of Letting Go by Stasia Ward Kehoe

I am not going to lie, I am excited for this book. I have never read any books by this author, but my God, does this book sound amazing. The main character has an autistic sibling, as do I, and so I have a connection in that sense and of course, there is some UK flair in the story with the exchange student.

Release Date: February 6, 2014

8. The Museum of Intangible Things by Wendy Wunder

I think this book sounds amazing and I have always wanted a best friend who I live near to go around and travel with me in a way that these two do. Plus, who doesn't love the cover? It's so freaking cute!


Release Date: April 10, 2014

9. Fan Art by Sarah Tregay

This book sounds amazing! The whole story sounds cute and would be good for anyone who loves a little contemporary in their lives.



Release Date: June 17, 2014

10. Darksoul by Eveline Hunt

Not going to lie... THIS SOUNDS AMAZING! I am so excited to get my hands on it! Going to buy it as soon as it is released.





Release Date: March 2014 (didn't give a specific date)

I hope you all enjoyed the books on the list for this Top Ten Tuesday tag! Don't forget to leave your feedback on any books you are looking for or if you liked any of these!

Until Next Time,