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The 100 Characters | Book Tag

Jun 13, 2017

A couple of months ago I was tagged by Mollie from Mollie the Reader to do The 100 Character book tag and today I finally have the chance.

I watched The 100 when it first started and feeling in love right away. I think for the most part was because it had so many Aussies in it that I have grown up watching. But then I feel in love with the world and characters. In saying that I haven’t watched any of this season. Hope to get on that soon. Anyway, let’s go!

This isn’t exactly a character of sorts more like a family. The Blackthorns from the Shadowhunter universe. Oh my heart breaks for them. If it isn’t death tearing them apart it’s their world. We see their losses begin in City of Heavenly Fire and it doesn’t stop there. My heart just keeps on breaking for them, again and again, | Lady Midnight Review.

Okay, yes I am going with Cassandra Clare again. But Will Herondale has to be high on this list. He is totally cute and even sweet at times, but he has this hard exterior that just makes him an asshole. There are times that I understand why he acts like he does, but most of the time, he is just acting like a brat. In the end, I still do love him.

Lada Dragwlya from The Conqueror’s Saga by Kiersten White has to be high on my list for strong independent characters for sure. Lada is strong as hell and tries not to let another bother her. Lada has gone through so much through both And I Darken and Now I Rise – yet she still strives to get what she wants and doesn’t let anyone get in her way. Review of And I Darken.

I really struggled with this one and I don’t even know why. I think because I read a lot of companion novels where the side character ends up getting their own book. In saying that, I am going to pick Jagger from Full Measures by Rebecca Yarros. He is josh’s best friend, but he is fantastic and sarcastic as hell.

Lazlo Strange from Strange the Dreamer. He doesn’t get his heartbroken by people per say, but events that happen, by life. He just doesn’t get a break and my heart hurts for him. I am really excited to see what happens next though | Review.

Nix from The Girl From Everywhere and The Ship Beyond Time. I don’t think this series gets enough love as it should, but one of the main reasons I loved this series was because how diverse it was. I loved in the first book we really get to know Nix and discover as she does her cultural and more. Review: 1 | 2

Noemi from Defy the Stars. A warrior, a fighter and a soldier for Genesis, a colony planet of a dying Earth. She has been there most of her life and living is space is all she knows. Plus most of the book is set in the many places in space | Review.

Rose Hathaway from Vampire Academy, now she might be reckless most of the time. But, when it comes to fighting, I could want her by my side. She fights for what she believes in and can lead an army like it is the back of her hand.

Dimple from When Dimple Met Rishi! Can we please talk about that Dimple is a girl and she is going to study web development and is goes to a summer camp for it! YES, YES, YES. Review.

Magnus Bane from the Shadowhunter world. He is not only a healer but a fighter. Magnus is hella powerful and even though he complains half the time, he will do a lot to save his friends or those close to them.

And that is it for this post! I tag anyone that wants to do The 100 character tag!

Thank you for check this post out! Do you watch The 100? Do you like it? Are you planning on watching it? Do you agree with my answers? Let’s Chat!

TV Review: Shadowhunters 2 x 11 ‘Mea Maxima Culpa’

Jun 7, 2017

Shadowhunters: Season 2 Episode 11

Episode Name: Mea Maxima Culpa
Release date: 5 June 2017
Running Time: 42 minutes
Starring Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, Alberto Rosende, Matthew Daddario, Emeraude Toubia, Will Tudor, Isaiah Mustafa, Harry Shum Jr.
Directed By: Matthew Hastings
Watch: Freeform (US) – Netflix (Worldwide)
Episode Reviews: Season 1 | Season 2

The downworlders retaliate after Valentine’s attacks. The New York Institute deals with the repercussions Valentine caused. New faces immerge from the shadows to help the Shadowhunters.

Mea Maxima Culpa:

I am so glad Shadowhunters is back. It’s been a long couple of months without having it to watch every Tuesday night with the family. Don’t forget to check out my reviews of the Season 2A.

The first half of season 2 was crazy, there were unexpected deaths and story lines that had me wanting more and the premier of 2B was not a disappointment.

Mea Maxima Culpa starts only a few days after the end of 2A and everything is not going right. Luke to having trouble with his pack, there is a new demon on the lose and there is still no sign of the mortal cup or soul sword. Jace is still holding everything in after finding out Clary is not his sister and Clary and Simon finally has some peace to have some time to themselves.

Isabelle is still having a lot of trouble with her addiction and while trying to find some blood she runs into a new character, that we all love to hate.

Jace

There was a big focus on Jace in Mea Maxima Culpa. His struggling coming to terms that he has angel blood, finding out that Clary isn’t his sister and the pressure trying to find two of the mortal instruments.

We really got to see a different side of Jace in this episode and I loved seeing it. Up until now, the audience didn’t really get to see his emotions come through. But his walls break and we get to see a softer side of Jace.

There is this lovely scene at the start of Mea Maxima Culpa with Alec while they are training together. And it was just so good! The audience was really able to see their parabatai bond come through and I was smiling throughout.

Clary + Simon

I saw a lot on twitter before the episode about how they are upset that Clary and Simon are together. I think everyone has forgotten that they were together for a little bit. I don’t even mind at all.

They were adorable together in the scenes that they had. The way that I can describe these two is very sweet. They know each other so well, that they are able to come together easily. I know that they won’t be together much long – probably by the end of this season. But, it’s still nice to see some normal in this world.

Luke and his pack

We see in this episode that Luke is starting to lose the control of his pack and I know that there is more to come. We know that the downworlders are going to fight back soon and this is only the start. I just hope that Luke doesn’t lose the pack.

Demon on the loose

I do love the inclusion of this. We need to have something that is going to cause more havoc, it’s just the way that it works. I am really excited to see what this storyline brings, especially with how the episode ended. It’s going to be crazy and fun all at the same time.

I adored the scene with Luke at a murder scene. He is this big time cop, and I loved this scene with his new partner. Cracked me up.

Overall

I really enjoyed Mea Maxima Culpa. It was a great way to start mid-season. We know that there is more to come and it’s just waiting there. I am so excited to see more of Sebastian and see what they are going to do with him and his storyline. I think that we are all going to be on the edge of our seats soon.

Have you watched Mea Maxima Culpa yet? Nevertheless, how do you feel about it? What are you looking forward to for the rest of this season? Let’s Chat!

Ten Books That I’ve Recently Added To My TBR List

Jun 6, 2017

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that members at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone join as you please. This week’s topic is Ten Books That I’ve Recently Added To My TBR List.

For me, my TBR is the books that I want to read. I might not own some of these, but I like to have a place where I can have book titles that I won’t forget later. Most of the books on this list are NA as I am going through a binge read of them.

The Undercurrent by Paula Weston: Electical currents running through the protagonist’s skin, an ex-footballer who is now working for the military, thrown together. This just sounds epic plus its #LoveOzYA.

Vicious Cycle by Katie Ashley: I am not even sure how this one came along, but it sounds like something that I just might enjoy.

Fearless by Jennifer Jenkins: This is the 3rd book in the Nameless series and I am so excited to read. I loved the first two books and cannot wait to see where the story takes us.

Martinis & Moonlight by Andrea Johnston: While I didn’t love the first two books, I do want to find out what everyone is up to. Hope this answers some questions.

Neverland by Margot McGovern: It’s a dark take on the traditional boarding school novel, filled with late night adventures, sailing, secrets, smuggling, and a little-forbidden romance. Plus #LoveOZYA.

Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen: I am slowly making my way through her books, this is the next series that I need to pick up.

Beautiful Mess by Claire Christian: Another #LoveOzYA that I cannot wait to get my hands on. I am so excited.

The Fifteenth Minute by Sarina Bowen: The only book that I haven’t read in the Ivy Years series – so excited!

Last Will and Testament by Dahlia Adler: somone recommended this one to me so it went straight onto my TBR – plus it sounds like something that I would like.