The Program(The Program #1)

the program.

The Program,#1

suzanne young

Publisher:Simon Pulse

Publication Date:April 30,2013

Genre:YA Dystopian Romance|Psychology.

Format|Pages:Hardcover|405

Source: Goodreads|Library

☆☆☆☆☆

SUMMARY

In Sloane’s world, true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program. 

Sloane knows better than to cry in front of anyone. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories. 

Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in. And The Program is coming for them.

 
The Program was unlike any other dystopian books that I read, in the past few years that I began reading books like this. This one was based on teen depression | Suicide. Even if this was a fantasy book, I think there parts that someone of people could relate too, the depression and the suicide especially after you lost someone who was close to you. Not just that, but also the way that it was written, you could actually imagine how they must been feeling at that moment. I did wonder if there was a reason beside that they thought they were sick, of why they took their memories in Program away. I understand of taking the bad memories, to help them to move on. But all of the memories, I keep on wondering if there was a reason behind it. The Program was beautifully written, with so much emotion. 


Sloane, James, Realm : I loved the relationship that Sloane and James had from the beginning. I could tell the way James was around her, trying to protect her and making sure that she wouldn’t be taken in program, he loved her. Despite what Doctor at the program said, I knew that he loved her. I believe that two of them lasted that long, because of their love. I think if Miller hasn’t committed Suicide they might lasted longer, he was their breaking point, there was only so much that one person can handle. Because of their past, after bother of them returned I think that’s why they reconnected, fell in love with each other all over again. I was hoping that they would or that at least one of them would remember the other, what they had. Now Realm, I had a feeling that something was off about him from start. He was nice to her too fast. Once I found he was working for The Program, I was angry and I wondered if all this time he was using her. As book progressed, I could tell that he loved her. That maybe during his mission, he ended up falling in love with her. 

The Ending, it made me wonder who Alison was. Why Realm called her Sloane? Did she look like her? Or is there something else. I am also curious if Sloane and James will be able to escape the program? Or if they get caught and forced back once more. It’s filled with emotion, drama , romance and so much more. A series I know that I am going to love.

Ignite Me(Shatter Me,#3)

ignite me.

Shatter Me,#3

tahereh mafi.

Publisher:HarperCollins

Publication Date:February 4,2014.

Genre:YA Dystopian Romance

Format|Pages:Hardcover|416

Source: Goodreads|Library

☆☆☆☆☆

SUMMARY

Juliette now knows she may be the only one who can stop the Reestablishment. But to take them down, she'll need the help of the one person she never thought she could trust: Warner. And as they work together, Juliette will discover that everything she thought she knew - about Warner, her abilities, and even Adam - was wrong. 

 
I’m blown away by Ignite Me , there is almost no words how much I loved this book. Out of all the books, this was my favorite. Ignite Me had I run through so many emotions that ran through me while reading it. I felt more connected with the characters, especially Warner and Juliette, they seemed to be a main focus through most of the book. I finished this book in a day because I could not tear myself away from the book, at end of each chapter there was always was some sort of twist, craving for more. I wanted to see how it was all going to end for everyone, but especially for Juliette, Warner, Kenji, Adam. I was curious who Juliette was going to choose since I could tell that her feelings were bit conflicted at first. I was eager to see if they are going to defeat Anderson once and for all. There wasn’t a page, a scene that I didn’t like. 


Warner & Juliette : Though I became Team Warner in last book, after reading Ignite Me I am even a bigger fan, they have what Juliette and Adam didn’t have, even if she was too stubborn to admit it. Scenes between them were my favorite; they were filled with tension but also with desire. I had a feeling that Juliette cared for him, which she was afraid to admit it at first. All through the book I was rooting for them, I was hoping that Juliette realize that Warner is one who she belonged with. Warner loved her. Up till last book I didn’t think he could love anyone. Ignite me, the way that he was always so warm, always making sure that she was okay. Why else would he show up and make sure she was okay afterwards when Adam kicked her out of the house? The way he smiled at her, like nobody else in the world mattered. That’s true love right there. At first I thought that she would choose Adam over him. It came as surprise when she chooses Warner. I was glad to see him happy. Despite thinking she loved Adam, I believe that Warner made her happier then Adam did. Warner and Juliette always seemed to be there for one another and Warner accepted her for who she was, while Adam always treated her like she was fragile, who needed protection. 


I felt bad for Adam, but how he treated Juliette wasn’t right. I understand that he was hurt and angry but saying all those things, made me unhappy with him for a bit. I was actually surprised to see him and Warner reconnecting in way, once he found out that Adam was his brother. I was curious since the last book of how he would react if he ever found out that they were brothers. Would he still hate him? I wonder if he only hated him because of how he felt for Juliette, the bond that two of them had. There were so many twists in this novel, unexpected twists. That was one of things that kept my attention and kept me on going. Once I found out they were going to fight Anderson, I was rooting for them, I wanted Anderson gone as much as all of them. 


I am sad that this series is over. I can see reading this series over again. Shatter Me is one of those books that I will never forget, a story that took my breath away from beginning. I enjoying going to journey with Juliette, seeing how she changed. Everyone: Adam, Kenji, James, Castle, Warner kept her on going. Mafi has an unique talent and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next. If I could give book more than 5 stars, I would. 

 I highly recommend this series to everyone.

The Secret Diamond Sisters (The Secret Diamond Sisters,#1)

the secret diamond sisters.

The Secret Diamond Sisters,#1

Michelle Madow.

Publisher:Harlequin Teen.

Publication Date:February 25,2014.

Genre:YA Contemporary|Romance.

Format|Pages:EBook|382.

Source: Goodreads|Owned

☆☆☆☆☆

SUMMARY

Savannah. Courtney. Peyton. 

The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. Suddenly the Strip's most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past. 

 
Michelle Madow has done it once again. I have been fan of her since Transcend Times series which I loved, and even became friends with her online. I was eager for this book to come out; it seemed my type of book. The Secret Diamond Sisters was a book I had feeling that I was going to love from start. I was right, from the first page till the last page, I was hooked. It reminded me a bit of Gossip Girl series but with a different, more unique spin. When I reached the last book, I wished the second one would be out already. I wanted see what happen with Savannah, Courtney and Peyton and I was curious what Madison was up to. The ending was filled with suspense, filling reader with curiosity. How can you not love book like that? I know that I did. 

Diamond Sisters : I loved their last name, Diamond. It’s pretty and unique, who wouldn’t want read book with Diamond as their last name? Out of all sisters, Courtney was my favorite. To me, she seemed the more confident, more responsible sister, the one who kept her sisters in check. I think that she felt it was her duty to look out after them, especially after what happened with their mother. The three of them went through a lot with their mother, the drinking. To me it seems that Courtney and Peyton are the one who seen her at her worst, especially Peyton. Despite their different feelings towards their father, in the end they were there for each other. The three of them had a special bond that not many siblings have. I loved how protective Peyton and Courtney were of Savannah. To me they were more than sisters, they were best friends. 

Madison: I had mixed feelings about her. I was between liking her and hating her. By end of the book I decided that I liked her, despite what she did to Savannah but in a way I understood why she did what she did. I believe that she felt threatened by them. She was probably one of the girls who guys keeps running after, till they showed up. I also think that she might possibly have feelings for both Oliver and Damien. I know for fact that both of them care deeply for her, even if Oliver won’t show it. Whever Oliver and Madison were together, way that he watched, I had a feeling that he felt more for her then he was telling her. 


I loved fact that it took place in Vegas, I had always wanted to go there. The descriptions of everything, including the hotel were so vivid, I felt that I was actually there. It made me want to go there even more. 


The Secret Diamond Sisters is filled with friendship, gossip, secrets, romance, and suspense. A series that will take your breath away. I’m excited what adventures are in store for everyone next.

Allegiant (Divergent, #3)

allegiant.

Divergent,#3

veronica roth

Publisher:Katherine Teagan Books

Publication Date:October 22,2013

Genre:YADystopian Romance|Adventure

Format|Pages:Hardcover|526

Source: Goodreads|Library.

☆☆☆☆☆

SUMMARY

 

The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories. 

But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love. 

 

That ending was unexpected, did not see it coming. I even re-read it another time, to make sure that I was reading it right. I had feeling that someone was going to die, it wouldn’t be realistic if someone didn’t. But did it have to be Tris? Besides Tobias and Cristina, she was my favorite character in the series. However, it would be out of character if Tris didn’t go in, in the place of her brother. Despite what he done, how he betrayed her, she loved him. It’s why she took his place. Tris’s death did make the series ending bit realistic. So far it has been only dystopian series that did that. Killed the main character. To me, she died a hero. I would never be able to do what she done. That took a lot of courage. 


I loved that this book was from Tris and Tobias point of view. I always wondered what he was thinking, how he was feeling about everything. Allegiant, I learned so much more about him. It felt like I could connect with him more. I felt sad for him when Tris was killed. I wanted to pull him into my arms and hold him. It’s what he has been afraid of so many times, but then he didn’t consider that it would happen. I think when it did, he refused to believe it, at least at first. Just when him and Tris finally got their relationship back to where it was, she dies. I can’t even begin to imagine how that must felt like. I was glad that at least he had Christina by his side. 


While reading Allegiant, I gone through so many emotions: Anger, Fear, Happiness, Annoyance, Sadness. The last few chapters of book I had a feeling that someone was going to happen, but I did not expect that. Allegiant had quite few of unexpected twists through the book. I loved that there was no love triangle in here. I do enjoy those but it’s nice to read something different. I’m sad that they didn’t have a happy ending together. 

As sad as I am it’s over, I loved every minute of it. It’s a series I am going to miss. It’s a series I see myself rereading in the future. If you love fantasy, adventure. Pick up this series today. Veronica Roth has an amazing talent.

Insurgent(Divergent,#2)

insurgent.

Divergent,#2

veronica roth

Publisher:HarperCollins

Publication Date:May 1,2012

Genre:YADystopian Romance|Adventure

Format|Pages:Hardcover|525

Source: Goodreads|Library.

☆☆☆☆☆

SUMMARY

One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. 

Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable—and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so. 

 
I have been excited for this book since I read Divergent. I was curious to see what happens with everyone next. I can see now why so many people seem to love this series. To me, it seems the more you read it, the more you fall in love with it. At least that’s how it feels to me. I needed to pick up next book right after finishing Insurgent. This book seemed to be filled with more suspense than the first one was. There wasn’t a page, a character where there wasn’t anything happened. I always wondered what Tris would do next, if she would tell Tobias about Will. When she did, but way she did it, It frustrated me, not a best way to tell your boyfriend you killed someone. I was engaged by this book, it got hard for me to put it down. 


Tris & Tobias: Their relationship took a different turn in this book. It even frustrated me a bit, though I knew where they were both coming from. Honestly, the amount of arguing and fighting, along with lying they did through this book, I didn’t think that they would last. Though Tris was one who did most of lying it seems like. I felt like Tobias did, that she didn’t trust him enough, but at same time I knew she was trying protecting him as well. I was rooting for them all through the book, to work it out. By end I knew what they have is true love. If they could make through this, they will make through anything, together. 


Tris: She was completely different in this book. Changed. Of course losing your mother and killing one of your best friends can do that. Way that she changed seemed a bit dangerous to me, in beginning. I understand that she was grieving for her parents and feeling guilty about Will, but trying get herself killed is not a way to go. The scary part was it felt like she wanted to die. So I saw why Tobias was frustrated with her, he was afraid to lose her. I hoped that she snap out of it, before she got herself killed. I was glad to see her finally come to her senses, listen to Tobias. By end of the book, she became such stronger character then she was at start of series. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for her next. 


Divergent is a series that you can’t help by love. It’s unique and gets you engage in the story, the characters. I’m eager to see how it all ends in Allegiant. Amazing Book. Worth every minute.