Some Books Ago: Chantress by Amy Butler Greenfield

Some Books Ago is a shout out to all those books published some years ago. I don't want you to forget them!

I remember being in love with this book when it was released. I loved the mood it made me feel. But I never got to read it and it's still on my TBR. 
Today it's my pick for Some Books Ago because it's been some years, but I still want to read it!

Chantress was published on May 7th 2013 by Margaret K. McElderry 

 

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Summary:

“Sing, and the darkness will find you.”

This warning has haunted fifteen-year-old Lucy ever since she was eight and shipwrecked on a lonely island. Lucy’s guardian, Norrie, has lots of rules, but the most important is that Lucy must never sing. Not ever. Now it is 1667, Lucy is fifteen, and on All Hallows’ Eve, Lucy hears a tantalizing melody on the wind. She can’t help but sing—and she is swept into darkness.

When she awakes in England, Lucy hears powerful men discussing Chantresses—women who can sing magic into the world. They are hunting her, but she escapes and finds sanctuary with the Invisible College, an organization plotting to overthrow the nefarious Lord Protector. The only person powerful enough to bring about his downfall is a Chantress. And Lucy is the last one in England.

Lucy struggles to master the song-spells and harness her power, but the Lord Protector is moving quickly. And her feelings for Nat, an Invisible College apprentice and scientist who deeply distrusts her magic, only add to her confusion…

Time is running out, and the fate of England hangs in the balance in this entrancing novel that is atmospheric and lyrical, dangerous and romantic.

 

 

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Guest Review: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus

Author: Erin Morgenstern

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RATE: 5 stars

Summary:

The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.  

But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway: a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them both, this is a game in which only one can be left standing. Despite the high stakes, Celia and Marco soon tumble headfirst into love, setting off a domino effect of dangerous consequences, and leaving the lives of everyone, from the performers to the patrons, hanging in the balance.

Marden's Review. 

Magical

Is the only word that can describe this masterpiece. I loved it from the cover to the end. Since I started the first chapter, I needed to slow down my reading to be able to catch all the details that put such a fantastical, and mysterious feeling.

I know the book is not considered a thriller, but those secretive characters transform the drama into a thrilling adventure.

The romance is unique. Both main characters, Marco and Celia, are not the same tragic lovers, even if the story meant to be. The rest of the characters are well presented, especially Prospero and Alexander--are they the bad guys? 

The tone reminded me when I used to go to the circus with my family, when I was in my home country. I used to love circuses, because of the smell of popcorn and "magical smoke," as I used called it. It was fascinating to remember all those memories while reading a black-and-white-story.

I know some people didn't understand the ending, in my case it was easy, because I already knew the trick, you want to know it? It is called: Imagination.When you read The Night Circus focus your eyes on the words, and let your imagination do the rest--that's the key to enjoy fully (I'm pretty sure it works with any other fantasy).

Anyway, this book has become in one of my favorites. (I wish I could give 6/5 stars).

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My Bookish Top3: Best Magical Worlds

 

Hey! 

Wecome to another day of My bookish Top3. 
Today I want to share with you my favorite magical worlds from the books I have read (I don't read a lot of high-fantasy, though I know those books have some wonderful worlds).

What I look in some fantasy books are cool names, an unique and special setting and magic, a lot of magic!

That's why today I want you to meet my 3 favorite (the best!) magical worlds from the books I've read!

1. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.

I was lucky enough to meet the awesome world of Thone of Glass this month and I am still thrilled of how awesome it was.

I am one of those persons that put all the attention in the names. And if I like the names, that means that I want to know everything about the thing with those names. So, I was, and I am absolutely in love with terms like: the Wyrd. Places like: Rifthol, Eyllwe, Erilea, Endovier, Calaculla. Titles like: the Assassin’s Guild, Adarlan’s assassin, the Lord of the Pirates, The Silent Assassins of the Red Desert, etc.

Sarah J. Maas has created a magic world so unique and beautiful, plus awesome characters and an incredible plot.
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2.  The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare

One of the main reasons why I love this series so much is because Cassie Clare was the reason I became a full-time reader. It was the magic world of the shadowhunters that took my breath away since the first time I found out about these books.

The Mortal Instruments has all the things I was looking as a young adult, charming characters, half blooded warriors, angels, vampires, werewolves, fairies, and a lot of magic!

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3. The Iron Fey by Julie Kagawa.

And then Julie Kagawa made me love fairytales. The Iron king was my first time in the Summer and Winter courts (Seelie and Unseelie). And yeah, since a lot of people knew about Oberon, Titania, Mag and Puck, it was Julie who came with the awesome idea of “Iron” fey.

This series take us to the Nevernever, Tir Na Nog, the Wyld Wood and so many magical places that –to be honest– I can’t remember the now. Anyway, with each book, Julie Kagawa brings to life new and more deadly kinds of faeries. 

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Book Review: Timeless by Michelle Madow

Timeless (Transcend Time #3)

Author: Michelle Madow

Pages: 230

Goodreads AVG Rating: 4.09

Source: eARC copy received by author

Summary:

IT'S A RACE AGAINST TIME.

In Remembrance, Lizzie and Drew changed the course of fate so they could be together. 

In Vengeance, Chelsea set fate back on its original, deadly path. 

Now, strange things keep happening to Lizzie. Things that are omens of darkness to come. A curse has doomed her to die an early death, just as she did in her past life. To make matters worse, even if she can figure out who cast the curse, it's irreversible. There's only one option left for her to save herself. It's crazier than anything she's heard yet, and to do it, she'll need Drew and Chelsea's help.

Because to make things right, they must go back to when it all began … and Lizzie discovers that the final events in her past life were more sinister than she ever imagined.

My POV.

My feelings.

It’s been a while since the day I read Remembrance and Vengeance. To be honest, I didn’t remember this saga a lot. I met it through my friends in TBR Intervention Challenge meme. And then my friend April @ Books4Juliet recommend it to me. And I really enjoyed it, so I was looking forward to Timeless… but I just forgot about it.

Then, when saw the cover reveal contest I got the chance to ask for a review copy. My e-reader broke and I couldn’t post my review on time. I know. I suck!

But when I finally got the chance to read the review by Annabelle @ Sparkles and Lightning, I stopped reading my currently book and started Timeless, in my computer.  

So much trouble for a book, because I wasn’t in the mood these days, but it worth it!

The Plot.

It was the great part. I didn’t expect all the things that were happening. I didn’t even read the summary before I start to read it. So, I was thrilled to discover the new impediment in Elizabeth and Drew’s relationship.

I loved that this book didn’t get stuck in the fact of the reincarnation. Oh my Gosh, you’ll even read about magic and some things I don’t want to say because it’ll be great when you realize it by yourself. Michelle did great by creating an unforgettable plot.

The characters.

Elizabeth: Great girl. She was brave and smart and really good. I love heroines that after all happening to them, they’re still good with a heart free to hatred. I’d love to have her as my best friend.

Drew: For some reason, I missed Drew. He the same gentleman, sweet and swoon-worthy that I remember, though, I’d wish that he had more dialogues and romantic moments.

Chelsea: Okay, this is the only thing I really didn’t like. No Chelsea, I mean, I liked her. She’s human, every human made mistakes. But I think it was too soon for her to be really sorry.

 The other characters: I’d love to see more about Shannon and Jeremy, but it was good. I likes all secondary characters, they were necessary, but not so necessary. Just good.

The love story.

This part was my favorite. The author did an excellent job by writing a love story without a lot of kissing scenes. Yes, because love isn’t just about kisses and hot moment. It’s also about trust, friendship, support, confidence, respect. It’s all I saw between Liz and Drew.

Wow! Thanks for that Michelle.

The ending.

I freaked out! Seriously! The first lines of the prologue leave me with my mouth open. And then I laughed and screamed and clapped my hands. So sweet and perfect. Loved it. There’s no more I can say about it. This is what I expected of a love that can transcend time.

The cover: Okay, I can't help but talk about the cover of every book I read. This time, I didn't like the cover. I mean, the background and the model are pretty, but her expression isn't beautiful. That's my only complaint.

Final thoughts.

This book was one of the best endings I ever read. I’ll be glad waiting for more books by this author. Since the first chapter it let us wishing to read more, it was a page turner, and addictive read.

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