Ringer

Title: Ringer
Author: Lauren Oliver
Rating: Top Shelf

This was an awesome and innovative book by Lauren Oliver. This is the second book, and the end, of the 2 book plot the started with Replica. I originally read Replica and thought it was a middle shelf read. I found myself getting board through the second side of the story. This time when I read Ringer I tried to read it differently. I read a chapter at a time from both sides and it completely changed my perspective! I loved it! I would recommend reading it that way for anyone who has yet to read either Replica or Ringer. I would like to change my rating on Replica (recently blogged about) to a Top shelf read.

Now that I have that cleared up I can further discuss Ringer.
Ringer was totally awesome. I could never truly tell what was going to happen next. This was a page turner and I found myself wishing there was another book to look forward to. However, this is the last book and it came to a nice and clean ending that I enjoyed and felt at peace with. I would recommend these books to older girls as there is some romance in it and some of the storyline I believe appeals to a more mature audience. However the way that this novel was written from two perspectives makes it appealing for readers like myself who like to get to know more than one character.

This is a continuation of the novel Replica, so it is important to read them in order.
Go and check out these books! I have a feeling that we will start so see similar books in the future.

Happy Reading!!

Vanguard

Title: Vanguard
Author: Ann Aguirre
Rating: Top Shelf

This is the last book in the Razorland series. It is a sci-fy story with some love story elements. It has well developed characters and plot and they are some of my favorite books of all time! Ann Aguirre did not disappoint with this new addition to the Razorland Trilogy. This book was a large surprise and my most anticipated read of the year. I loved the original books and recommend them to absolutely everyone I see. My whole family has read them! This series is a MUST read for any book lover!!!

This book is one of my favorites in the series because it holds a special place in my heart. My first piece of fan mail was sent to Ann Aguirre. Here is a picture of the email I sent:

As you can see I was just thrilled with the series and here I am three years later blogging about it. I was obviously concerned about what would happen to Tegan and Morrow. 

I was elated when she responded a few days later telling me she was considering writing a novella about their story...

I held out hope for a few years hoping she would write this novella and the next thing I knew three years later she published a whole book of their story.

I am not the most patient person in the world, so I had very high expectations for this story line. Ann Aguirre delivered an amazing story that was gripping, exciting, and thrilling to read.

Everyone should go and grab a copy of Ann Aguirre's Razorland Trilogy, starting with Enclave. It is important to read these books in order and NOT to just go read Vanguard first. These books are the perfect way to spend your Christmas gift card to your favorite bookstore!

I hope you enjoy reading these book as much as I have!! Please let me know what you think of them in the comments!!!