Book Review - "Shattered Rose" - Tammy L. Gray

                      Once I started buying books on kindle I couldn’t stop myself, especially if they’re free. Because they were free I downloaded as many as I could and I am not ashamed. I began reading this book while I was binge reading books on my kindle. During this time I was abandoning my actual books that were on my book shelves. This actually went on for a while and I feel like was a trader to my books I owned. I was reading Kindle quite often and it would be a go to place to read. It was so easy and convenient to have around. I took this everywhere I went especially when I was traveling. I would read on the train to and from work, traveling to Connecticut and on the way back.

                I was going through all the books that I already owned on kindle and deleting all the books I knew I wasn’t going to read. When I was doing that I stumbled upon this book. I just remembered why I downloaded this book in the first place, and it was because it was free. I mean who wouldn’t download a free book? I didn’t remember much of anything else, I didn’t remember what the book was about so I did a little re-reading and It tempted me to make this book my next read.  This book is a standalone but it’s also a part of a series, the Winsor series.

                At first, it started out pretty slow but within a few chapters I was hooked. As I learned about Avery I was able to connect and relate to her fairly easily. I began to really compare myself with her and how she was as a person and not a fictional character. What Avery went through was hard for her and I know what it feels like to have depression, not being just being sad for a few days but having sadness consume you for months at a time. Having depression is a lot for one person to handle. So watching her go through that was hard because it hit close to home.

                When someone attractive comes into view of course you will stop and stare. That’s what Avery did, she basically became star strucked when she first laid eyes on Jake. But Issy, her roommate gave her a warning to stay away from him and she couldn’t help herself. He showed interest in her and things just evolved from there and next thing you know it Avery is hurt and hear broken.

                I was drawn to the story and honestly I don’t think I have any negative comments about this book. I personally enjoyed reading this book and It had me drawn to it and made me not want to stop reading it. Even though I liked the book I don’t know I will be reading the other books. The second books is Shackled Lily, which follow Issy and you get to learn more about her past, and the final book of the series is Splintered Oak, which follows Jakes and you see things from his point of view. Each book is a standalone so you don’t have to read all three books. But as I was writing this I re-read what each book was about and now I kind of want to finish off the series. I don’t know yet but it may be added to my TBR list.

                Now onto the ratings, this book got a rating of 5 out of 5 stars simply because I was able to relate to the main character so closely. I really enjoyed sitting down and binge reading this book. Plus I love books that make me tear up, it made me so happy for her and to watch her slowly learn to cope and realize things made my heart melt.

Book Review # 7 - Stephen King - "Doctor Sleep"

This post will probably be the shortest blog yet. When I finished The Shining, I saw that there was a sequel to it and I had to read it. When I was able to stop by the library where I live, I went straight to the fiction section under King. When I finally found King I found what I was looking for and more. Doctor Sleep, is a bigger book than I expected.

The next day I started to read while heading to work. Let's say I couldn't put it down. I carried that big book around with me all the time. It took up a lot of space in my bag but I made it work.

I forgot how long it took me to get through the entire book but it wasn't a long time. I literally fell in love with this book and I even bought the hardcover copy. I could go back and reread it and normally I don’t  like to reread books.

If you liked The Shining, then you'd like this book. Doctor Sleep, follows Danny into adult hood. He finds someone else with the same ordeal as him and it takes you on a trip into their minds and what goes on. I really enjoyed this book a lot and I wouldn't mind reading it all over again.

Now for an honest rating I'd have to give this book a 4 out of 5 stars. Kudos to you Stephen King for yet another amazing book. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves books.

Book Review # 6 - Stephen King - "The Shining"

"Who reads nowadays?" I've heard this countless times and from many different people. I'm proud to say that I LOVE TO READ! Growing up I was always to book worm and the girl who loved going to class (not really in middle school or high school but, in college lol). But within this past year I went through times where I wouldn't read at all to reading whenever I had the chance to. I enjoy going to the library or Barnes & Noble and just being around books. I truly am happy around new books, old books, and used books. Anyways, let's get back on track.

This was the first book from Stephen King that I was able to sit down and actually finish. Years ago I attempted to read Cujo and that did not end well. I found it too boring and it couldn't sit through it. Years later I decided to give Stephen King another chance and I picked up The Shining. I heard very good reviews of this book as well as the movie. I never saw the movie but I want to, but first I need to read the book. 

I became addicted to this book from the first chapter I read. I literally read the book whenever I had the chance to, which was on the train heading to and from work. I finished this book in no time. I became drawn to Jack Torence's character and watching him evolve from a family man to a crazed psychopath. I have to admit that in the beginning I was skeptical about the whole "shine" idea. Either way this did not stop me from reading and completing this book. 

The plot is basically about the family that moves into a hotel due to the fact Jack Torrance, the husband and father to Wendy and Danny Torrance, lost his job as a teacher and was in desperate need of a job. This was their last shot at finding something, so what any other family would do would be to move and start as soon as they can. Daniel, the only child with special powers, he knew from the start that something was not right with the hotel. He didn't say anything because he knew his dad wanted this job and it was the only source of income for the family.

As you get further into the book you begin to slowly see the change within each character. This was one of the reasons why I continued to read this. Stephen King did not fail to keep my attention and he even made me want to read his other books. I almost forgot to add that at the end of the book I found out that there is another book that follows up on Danny.

I would have to rate this book a 4 out of 5. I seriously did enjoy this book and I do plan on reading Doctor Sleep.