So, I am going to put this out there: I suck at New Years Resolutions. I have hardly ever made one, let alone kept it. I just usually find them hard to do, or something I don't want to do, so I stop after like the first month. But this past January, I made one to read at least one book a month. I love reading, and I think it is a beautiful thing when girls have a huge bookshelf and love to read. Dillon says it is one of the best qualities in a woman. But find I put it on the back burner or forget to read all my books on my shelf because of work and our home businesses. So this was my way of reading all my books that I have wanted to read! I have been doing really well, usually reading about 2 a month. A bunch of those have been The Mortal Instruments series.
Alright, get your eye rolls out! I know I have mentioned the series like 10 times. But, I am finally going to review it so you guys can know what the heck I am talking about! Dillon and I have read it together, but I figured I would do the review since it is a little more of a girly book.
I am going to keep it short and sweet so I don't blab on and on about how good it is.
-It is teen novel: It is written for teens. Keeping that in mind makes a huge difference. It is in the realm of Twilight, Hunger Games, Beautiful Creatures, etc. It is meant to be read by young adults. So the writing is no Shakespeare. It is not bad writing, just not the highest caliber. I love young adult novels. Dillon likes to make fun of me and say I need to read more grown-up books. But I can't help my love for the sweet love stories, and fantasy elements. I am not a 50 Shades of Gray girl AT ALL. Give me a stories of wizards, crazy worlds, and creatures any day! So if that is not your cup of tea, then I would skip it! It has everything from Angels, demons, and all things supernatural.
-It is extremely entertaining and action packed: It is about battle and fighting for the human world. There is constant fighting or action taking place. There is seldom a dull moment. You know how some books get to that point where your like "Come on! Pick up the pace and get back to the good stuff!"? I did not feel that way during this book. There are twists, and surprises all through the book, so your always at the edge trying to figure it all out!
-Unconventional love interest that does not steal the whole plot: Like most young adult fantasy novels, then love interests are unconventional. So there is that wonderful element. But I also liked how that love interest is not the main focal point of the novels. There is more to it. Not JUST a love story. I mean it is a pretty important part of the book don't get me wrong, but it does not make the whole storyline, there is just so much more to it.
-The girl is not helpless: Thank you!!! Finally! A book where the girl isn't this hunk of meat there to distract the boy from the greater good. The main females are warriors, and (for a lack of a better word) Kick Ass! They can save themselves and don't scream for help. So refreshing! And so positive for the younger readers. That is why I can honestly say it is great for all ages, and genders. I loved it, I know a lot of younger readers love it, and Dillon loved it. So I mean that is a pretty good deal.
-Funny: Few books make me laugh out loud. I found myself on multiple occasions loudly laughing. I was almost afraid to read it in public for fear that I would look like a crazy person.
That is a short and super condense version of my review. I didn't want to give a synopsis because I don't want to spoil anything. But I figured a positive review would give you a reason to pick it up next time your out! I loved it! And I cannot wait for the last book to come out, and the movie in August!
Stay Beautiful!
K
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