Okay, so not all of the following books are new releases and some of them I already finished reading a couple of weeks ago. But again, like my previous "Books I Loved But Did Not Review" post, I wanted to share a few titles which I thought were pretty good but didn't review! There was also a couple I stumbled upon by accident in the library. When you're searching for books there, you kind of discover new gems you probably wouldn't dare to purchase at the bookstore. Libraries offer you the freedom to grab anything seemingly interesting, without having to contemplate whether it's going to be worth the money!
Delaney Collins doesn't believe in fairy tales. And why should she? Her mom is dead, her best friend is across the country, and she's stuck in California with "Dr. Hank," her famous life-coach father—a man she barely knows. Happily ever after? Yeah, right. Then Dr. Hank tells her an outrageous secret: he's a fairy godmother—an f.g.—and he can prove it. And by the way? The f.g. gene is hereditary. Meaning there's a good chance that New Jersey tough girl Delaney is someone's fairy godmother. But what happens when a fairy godmother needs a wish of her own?
A cute and funny read! I know the "fairy godmother" concept might sound a little corny and ridiculous, but as long as you keep an open mind, you'll find yourself appreciating the light-heartedness of this book (aside from what happened to Delaney's mom and the emotional consequences on Delaney). The romance was sweet, but not overdone, since the story seemed to be focusing on Delaney and her dad.
Emily Curtis is used to dealing with her problems while under the hood of an old Chevy, but when her mom dies, Emily's world seems shaken beyond repair. Driven from home by hospital bills they can't pay, Emily and her dad move in with his wealthy sister, who intends to make her niece more feminine---in other words, just like Whitney, Emily's perfect cousin. But when Emily hears the engine of a 1970 Dodge Challenger, and sees the cute gearhead, Zander, next door, things seem to be looking up. But even working alongside Zander can't completely fix the hole in Emily's life. Ever since her mom died, Emily hasn't been able to pray, and no one---not even Zander---seems to understand. But sometimes the help you need can come from the person you least expect.
I liked how issues such as religion (Christianity, actually), loss and family were explored in Roadside Assistance. Although there was alot about God and how Emily was trying to connect with Him again, I didn't feel as if the author was trying to preach or push the religion on me. Plus, Zander was like the perfect guy I wish I knew in real life! I can't believe such a great character exists, though. :( I haven't heard much talk surrounding this book, which is a waste.
Toru, a quiet and preternaturally serious young college student in Tokyo, is devoted to Naoko, a beautiful and introspective young woman, but their mutual passion is marked by the tragic death of their best friend years before. Toru begins to adapt to campus life and the loneliness and isolation he faces there, but Naoko finds the pressures and responsibilities of life unbearable. As she retreats further into her own world, Toru finds himself reaching out to others and drawn to a fiercely independent and sexually liberated young woman.
A poignant story of one college student's romantic coming-of-age, Norwegian Wood takes us to that distant place of a young man's first, hopeless, and heroic love.
This one comes highly recommended by many of my friends; practically everyone I know has either read it or at least heard of it! Norwegian Wood is like one of those books that leave you speechless, because you just can't find the right words to express how you feel about it. I don't think you can summarise everything in a few paragraphs because the story is just so complicated! This isn't really the kind of book I usually read, but I couldn't stop once I started. I felt that the writing was very beautiful, despite being a translation.
Some adjectives associated with it include "psycho", "addictive", "promiscuous", "absorbing" and "oh my goodness".
An angel searching for answers, for her destiny…
In the third MERCY paranormal romance, Mercy wakes in a new unknown host, her love for Ryan and Luc burning stronger than ever. But who will she make the ultimate sacrifice for?"There's something very wrong with me. When I wake up, I could be anyone…"
Mercy is thrust into the excessive world of fashion when she awakes in the body of a troubled Russian supermodel, Irina: bitchy, hot-tempered and known to be dabbling in things she shouldn’t, Irina is on the verge of a very public breakdown.
Against the glamorous background of opulent Milan, Mercy continues her increasingly desperate search for Ryan to lead her back to her immortal lover, Luc. But this time Mercy is aware that her memories and powers are growing ever stronger – and she begins to doubt Luc as The Eight reveal more of her mysterious past. Are Luc’s desires as selfless as her own or does he want her for a more terrifying purpose?
The grand scale celestial battle for Mercy’s soul builds to an incredible stormy crescendo as archangels and demons clash in a cataclysmic showdown that not all will survive…
Okay, the Mercy series is not an Omg-LoveIt-Favourite of mine, but it has always been one I could count on! Once I saw Muse lying on the shelves, I was more than happy to take it. Every new book in this series just seems to get better, which is a big plus because sequels tend to suck. True fact-it's hard to beat the first book! But I already can't wait for Book 4 because this one ended on a cliffhanger urgh. Give this series a shot if you have the time...it's different, engaging and you'll like it at the very least (I think!)
Sixteen-year-old Aggie Winchester couldn't care less about who's elected prom queen-even if it's her pregnant Goth-girl best friend, Sylvia Ness. Aggie's got bigger things to worry about, like whether or not her ex-boyfriend wants to get back together and whether her mom will survive cancer. But like it or not, Aggie soon finds herself in the middle of an unfolding prom scandal, largely because her mom, who is the school's principal, is rumored to have burned prom ballots so Sylvia won't be elected queen. Aggie's own investigation makes her wonder if the election could be dirty on both sides.
I haven't read this yet, but the cover caught my eye right away! And this is the first time I've seen a "prom scandal" involving the school principal, her daughter, daughter's best friend, and an election. Wow.
Izzie loves Mark, and why shouldn’t she? As the captain of the basketball team, he is kind and loving and he’s everything she’s ever wanted in a boyfriend. Her BFF loves . . . somebody, but she won’t say who. So when a hot new guy, Tristan, shows up at school, who better for Izzie to fix up her friend with? And what better way to do it than with a love philtre? But even the best of magic has a way of going awry—and Izzie finds she’s accidentally fallen in love with Tristan herself. And that’s a problem. First of all, there’s Mark. Second, Tristan comes with baggage—like the supernatural creatures that keep attacking whenever he’s with Izzie, and the fact that he comes from the place where Izzie’s father was killed, years ago, by an enormous, evil serpent that’s still around—and it knows Izzie is out there.
This book was one of my Waiting-on-Wednesday picks...which meant I had been squealing for it way before it was released. But guess what? Its low ratings on Goodreads pretty much said it all. I'm all for wacky, light-hearted and fun reads, and I think I've got a pretty open imagination *ahem*. But Tris & Izzie was just too much for me, it didn't make much sense or had much meaning at all! (Spoiler question: Did anyone else think that what happened near the end with Mark and Branna was incredibly bizarre?)
And I really, really didn't like Izzie. Period.
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That's all for now! Feel free to share if you've stumbled upon any wham-bam OMG-LoveIt-Favourites!
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