TBR Intervention Challenge (2)

TBR Intervention is a weekly challenge hosted by 

Dani@RefractedLight , 

Ayanami@Whatever you Can Still Betray, 

and April@Books4Juliet

The goal of this challenge is to help each other (fellow readers and bloggers) manage our enormous and constantly growing TBR (To-Be-Read) List. The rules are simple and everyone is encouraged to participate. It does not force you to commit to more than what you can manage to read in a week or so, but participants are encouraged to read at least one book within a week. You are free to choose the book you want to read and commit to this challenge. You may post your entry every Saturday, at the frequency of your choice--EVERY WEEK or EVERY TWO WEEKS. However, we will sponsor this event regularly every Saturday. 

Here are the rules:

1. Post the book(s) you committed to read in your last TBR Intervention post and tell us something about it. Did you finish it? Did you enjoy it or not? Post the link to your review (if you have one). 

2. Post a book that you want to read and already own. Pick something that has been sitting on your shelf for too long now (6 months or longer). Commit to read the book in the next couple of days or week.

3. Grab the TBR Intervention Button and post it on your blog sidebar so you will be constantly reminded of the challenge, making it easier for you to commit. This will also encourage other readers/bloggers/visitors to join the challenge.

4. Add the link to your post in the Linky below and make sure to visit the other blogs. Comment, encourage, and spread the love to our fellow readers. 

Hello again fellow readers and bloggers! Today is the second week of TBR Intervention Challenge. Thank you to all who participated last week. If you're new to the challenge, I welcome you with open arms!

So, how's your TBR list today? Were you able to finish your book/s that you committed last week? Are you ready for your next TBRIC book? Let's hop!

MY LAST WEEK'S TBRIC:

Dreamhunter (Dreamhunter Duet #1)
By Elizabeth Knox

I am relieved to have finally finished this book. Sadly though, I didn't enjoy it. I had a hard time reading this book, and I just want to give up most of the time. The writing style didn't work out for me and I can't get myself into the story. I already have the book 2: Dreamquake, but I'm not yet ready to read it. I'll post my review soon.

THE BOOK I COMMIT TO READ THIS WEEK:

Fire (The Seven Kingdoms #2)

Author: Kristin Cashore

Publication Date: September 24, 2009

Published By: Gollancz

Genre/Category: Young Adult, Fantasy

Summary on Goodreads:

Beautiful creatures called monsters live in the Dells. Monsters have the shape of normal animals: mountain lions, dragonflies, horses, fish. But the hair or scales or feathers of monsters are gorgeously colored-- fuchsia, turquoise, sparkly bronze, iridescent green-- and their minds have the power to control the minds of humans. 

Seventeen-year-old Fire is the last remaining human-shaped monster in the Dells. Gorgeously monstrous in body and mind but with a human appreciation of right and wrong, she is hated and mistrusted by just about everyone, and this book is her story.

ON MY SHELF SINCE:  May 15, 2010

WHY I CHOOSE THIS BOOK: I loved GRACELING (The Seven Kingdoms #1) and I love the characters the author created. I enjoyed that book so much that's why I eagerly bought FIRE. This was a companion novel (a prequel) to Graceling. I think that it wasn't originally a series, but I learned recently that Graceling and Fire are two in The Seven Kingdoms novels by Kristin Cashore. BITTERBLUE is the 3rd book that will be released on 2012.

P.S.

I'm going to be away today until tomorrow. I'll be on the road most of the time, so this means NO INTERNET for me =( I won't be able to reply/comment as early as I want to, but I promise to visit your posts once I get back =) Enjoy the TBRIC today! Good luck!

Book Review: THE DEATH CURE by James Dashner

The Death Cure (The Maze Runner #3)Author: James Dashner
Publication Date: October 11, 2011
Published By: Delacorte books
Genre/Category: Young Adult, Dystopian, Sci-fi

Summary on Goodreads:

Thomas knows that Wicked can't be trusted, but they say the time for lies is over, that they've collected all they can from the Trials and now must rely on the Gladers, with full memories restored, to help them with their ultimate mission. It's up to the Gladers to complete the blueprint for the cure to the Flare with a final voluntary test. 

What Wicked doesn't know is that something's happened that no Trial or Variable could have foreseen. Thomas has remembered far more than they think. And he knows that he can't believe a word of what Wicked says. 

The time for lies is over. But the truth is more dangerous than Thomas could ever imagine.
Will anyone survive the Death Cure?

My Thoughts:

I've waited for this book ever since I finished The Scorch Trial and it was definitely worth the wait. The first two books has always been on my top favorite list and I wish I could put into words the thoughts and the emotions I had when I read this final book. I expected a lot from it and James Dashner did not disappoint. Welcome back to the maze!

The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials put me on the edge of my seat. They're so hard to put down and I would say the same thing about The Death Cure. It's totally gripping, full of action and suspense. You will keep turning the pages up to the very end. And when you think that you had figured everything out, think again... The brilliant twists and the unexpected turn of events will leave you wanting for more and you'll be surprised by how the author pulled everything together to create a satisfying finale.

The Death Cure picked up what the second book left off. Once again, the Gladers and the other survivors are back--Tommy, Minho, Newt, Frypan, Teresa and Brenda. The world that awaits them is even more frightening than the life in the maze... or the scorch... The horrible cranks are everywhere, they have nowhere to turn to, no place to hide... it was a terrifying world. Expect more death and more sacrifices. Be ready to shed some tears as you witness some heart-breaking moments. I can't tell you how much I loved and enjoyed this book. It was amazing and I loved every part of it. I was hooked from the very first page up to the last one. It was intense and it's like a roller coaster ride kind of feeling.

I just have a few concerns that I want to honestly point out. Though the ending is satisfying and I find it really good, you might find some questions that hasn't been answered completely and this might leave confusion in the end. There are also some important characters that remained a mystery to me and I keep thinking about them until now. I wish there was some explanations about the past lives of the Gladers especially Tommy, Minho, Newt, Teresa and Brenda, and how they all ended up in WICKED. It didn't answer those questions. Nevertheless, it doesn't change the fact that this is an amazing book, and it's a good finale for a remarkable series.

If you haven't seen the maze and you haven't met the Gladers, I urge you to read The Maze Runner Trilogy. It's a series of heart-gripping, heart-wrenching, and heart-throbbing novels that will undoubtedly put you at the edge of your seat. With the engaging plot, terrifying setting, and a whole pack of amazing characters, you wouldn't be able to put down this book. You will never be disappointed.

I will always remember the maze and the Gladers I've grown to love. I'm going to miss those awesome shuck-faces!

My Rating:

TGIF, Follow Friday & Book Blogger Hop (9)

TGIF is a weekly meme hosted by 

Ms. Ginger @GReads . Anyone can participate. 

If you want to join, just do the following:

Re-cap your posts for the week

Answer the weekly question

Make sure to link back at the bottom of GReads TGIF Post. 

Please check this week's posts on Books4Juliet: 

Book Review: Saving June by Hannah Harrington

Waiting On Wednesdays (7)

Teaser Tuesdays (12)

In My Mailbox (8)

Book Review: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

TBR Intervention Challenge (1)

This Friday's Question: 

Book Blogs That Make You Smile: Pick 5 book blogs you visit often & think others should, too.

My Answer: 

When I saw this question today, 4 blogs immediately popped into my head (so, sorry if I chose only 4). What makes me smile when I see these blogs? Simple. The girls behind these beautiful blogs are close to my heart. They're my FRIENDS, not just here in the blog-o-sphere, but they're my Facebook BFF too. We talk every single day, and they never fail to cheer me up. These girls and the rest of my FBBFF are amazing! I hope you can meet them too!

alphabetically:

IB Book Blogging by Bailey

Dazzling Reads by Natalia

Nox-Invictus by Lee Seth

Reading Angel by Angela

Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Rachel @Parajunkee and Alison @Alison CanRead. If you want to join and see how this meme works, be sure to click the image above. Happy Follow Friday!

Check out this week's Feature Blogs:

The Bursting Bookshelf

Book Savvy Babe

This Friday's Question: 

What superhero is your alter-ego?

My Answer: 

This is a tough one. Hmm... But I always liked Rogue of X-Men in the animated series, not in the movie. She can be complex and withdrawn at times. When her confidence is high, she can be wild and fun too. I think I'm a little like that. I'm not sure though, I told you this is tough!

Book Blogger Hop is a weekly meme hosted by Crazy for Books. This is where book bloggers and book readers connect and support each other or just chat about books. This is super crazy fun and all readers and bloggers can join! If you want to know how to participate, just click the image above to visit Crazy for Books Blog.

This week's topic:

What is your favorite type of candy?

My Answer: 

Today's question is unique and fun! I remember being a child once more... Anyway, I love chocolate candies, chewy or not. Also likes Gummy Bears! =)