DIVERGENT TRAILER

http://www.mtv.com/videos/movies/949128/vma-2013-exclusive-divergent-first-look.jhtml

Okay so its 2 in the morning, no time to do a review i'm so tired, I am going to do a full review for the trailer tommorow, but HOLY GOD THE TRAILER IS PERFECTION AHHHHHHH

THE DIVERGENT SNEAK PEAK FOR THE TRAILER!!

okay, so this is NOT a review, I am going to do a full review on sunday when ALL of the teaser trailer gets released, BUT HOLY GOD GUYS!!! the teaser trailer, Tris! Four! Tori! Jeanine! I think I am dead from being excited too much!!
If you have not seen the sneak peak, here it is.

If you liked Divergent....(part 2)

Hey,

Today I'm doing another 'If you liked Divergent...You might like these other books'

So lets get started!!

Reboot by Amy Tintera

Five years ago, Wren Connolly was shot three times in the chest. After 178 minutes she came back as a Reboot: stronger, faster, able to heal, and less emotional. The longer Reboots are dead, the less human they are when they return. Wren 178 is the deadliest Reboot in the Republic of Texas. Now seventeen years old, she serves as a soldier for HARC (Human Advancement and Repopulation Corporation).

Wren’s favorite part of the job is training new Reboots, but her latest newbie is the worst she’s ever seen. As a 22, Callum Reyes is practically human. His reflexes are too slow, he’s always asking questions, and his ever-present smile is freaking her out. Yet there’s something about him she can’t ignore. When Callum refuses to follow an order, Wren is given one last chance to get him in 

line—or she’ll have to eliminate him. Wren has never disobeyed before and knows if she does, she’ll be eliminated, too. But she has also never felt as alive as she does around Callum.

The perfect soldier is done taking orders.

Angelfall by Susan Ee

It's been six weeks since angels of the apocalypse descended to demolish the modern world. Street gangs rule the day while fear and superstition rule the night. When warrior angels fly away with a helpless little girl, her seventeen-year-old sister Penryn will do anything to get her back.

Anything, including making a deal with an enemy angel.

Raffe is a warrior who lies broken and wingless on the street. After eons of fighting his own battles, he finds himself being rescued from a desperate situation by a half-starved teenage girl.

Traveling through a dark and twisted Northern California, they have only each other to rely on for survival. Together, they journey toward the angels' stronghold in San Francisco where she'll risk everything to rescue her sister and he'll put himself at the mercy of his greatest enemies for the chance to be made whole again.

The Knife of Never Letting go by Patrick Ness

Prentisstown isn't like other towns. Everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts in an overwhelming, never-ending stream of Noise. Just a month away from the birthday that will make him a man, Todd and his dog, Manchee -- whose thoughts Todd can hear too, whether he wants to or not -- stumble upon an area of complete silence. They find that in a town where privacy is impossible, something terrible has been hidden -- a secret so awful that Todd and Manchee must run for their lives.

But how do you escape when your pursuers can hear your every thought?

Blood Red Road by Moira Young

Saba lives in Silverlake, a wasteland ravaged by constant sandstorms where her family scavenge from landfills left by the long-gone Wrecker civilization. After four cloaked horsemen kidnap her beloved twin brother Lugh, she teams up with daredevil Jack and the Free Hawks, a girl gang of Revolutionaries. 

Saba learns that she is a fierce fighter, an unbeatable survivor, and a cunning opponent. And she has the power to take down a corrupt society from the inside. Saba and her new friends stage a showdown that change the course of her civilization.

City of Bones Book Review

Hey,
I haven't been posting recently because I have been on holiday, and in result of that, I have not been reading as much. But finally, on the day the movie came out in cinemas, I finished the first book in 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare.
City of Bones is a worldwide bestseller novel that is popular among teens and fans of fantasy/supernatural novels. The book was made into a movie adaptation in 2013 starring Lily Collins, Jamie. C. Bower, Lena Headey and many other well known actors. There are six books in the series (five of which are released, and the last one to be released in 2014) City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls and the final one City of Heavenly Fire due to come out in March/April next year.
      I was very excited to read this book since I heard so many good things about it, and the movie looked really good as well. I absolutely loved this book, It was thrilling, action-packed, fun and very exciting. The characters were great, the story was fascinating and the writing was really captivating. I have to say I was really hooked whilst reading this, I read the last 200 pages in 2 days, and that's shocking for me because I am quite a slow reader.
   
Characters
overall points.

• Clary was likeable although at times she was a bit dense
• Jace and Simon were quite witty and funny
• Isabelle was hilarious, But from the trailer of the movie, I think they have portrayed Isabelle wrong, she wasn't at all Isabelle-like in the trailer, but we only saw like 10 seconds of her.
• I really didn't like Alec, he was bearable near the end  
• I do think Valentine should have been in the novel more, we saw him for like 1 chapter, there was lots of talk about him but I just wished he was in it for maybe about 2/3 chapters.
• Magnus Bane!!!! he was hilarious, I hope he is in the other books

Plot

overall points.

• The story was amazing
• I really liked how Clary was introduced to the Shadowhunter world
• The Werewolf chapter where Luke is explaining the whole Valentine/circle story is probably one of my favourite chapters in the book.
• The Hotel Dumort scene....AHHH
• Some parts in the middle dragged on a bit, not gonna lie
• I love seeing the relationships grow between Jace and Clary, Isabelle and Clary, and last but not least Simon and Jace, seeing them bicker all the time was so funny.

Overall Impressions

• I definitely am going to pick up 'City of Ashes' now, since I really loved this book
• I really enjoyed the supernatural elements of this book
• The writing Style really captivated me
• THE ENDING CLIFFHANGER
•  There were so many shocks and twists, didn't see some of them coming
• The last 200 pages kept me up until 3 in the morning

Overall I would give this book 4.5 stars.

Thank you for reading my review for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones book review.

See you soon.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: Review

Movie poster featuring Katniss
in the centre with the Mockingjay
symbol on top.

Book title: The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Format: Paperback
First Published: September 14th 2008
Genre: YA, sci-fi, dystopian
Goodreads rating: 4.43 stars
Movie: 2012
Sequels: Catching fire, Mockingjay
read count: 2
First time I read: January 2012

Hey guys!
I haven't done a review for this blog yet as I have not
read a whole book since I started this. So what I did, was get a review I have already done, and post it on this blog.
When I finish City of Bones, I will definitely do a review for 
that. So here is a review for 'The Hunger Games' 


The Hunger Games is a Young- adult novel written by Suzanne Collins. It has become majorly successful and is the first part of a bestseller series. A film adaptation was made and was released in 2012; Future adaptations of the other two novels are to be released in future years.
The plot of The Hunger Games takes place in the future where North America has become a country named Panem and is split into 12 districts and one capitol, there, in punishment from rebelling against the capitol where a 13th district was destroyed, one young man and women ages 12 to 18 from each district must take part in the Hunger Games. In the Hunger Games they fight for their lives, killing one another until only one survives and wins the annual Hunger Games. Sixteen year old Katniss Everdeen lives in the poorest district of them all (district 12) and is living with her Mother and younger sister Primrose. She with her best friend Gale hunt
In the forbidden woods for food to keep them and their family alive. The day comes where the two young competitors get chosen. Katniss Everdeen takes her sister’s place in the Hunger Games and must win to keep her family living.
This Novel can be simply said as one of the greatest books of all time. This book might seem scary or frightening to some but this book just shows what could happen in the future and how we could prevent it. The story is just so compelling and I was glued to the book until I finished it. This book was a page turner and as soon as this book finished I was out to WHsmith and instantly brought Catching Fire, The sequel to The Hunger Games. This book left me so shocked because of its amazing details and a great end. 
The characters in this story were so amazing and I loved how much detail Suzanne Collins put in her characters. For example, Katniss can be to some annoying because she is shown not to be sympathetic and quite as some say ‘mean’ to her mother. I just think that everyone is not perfect and Katniss’ flaw is that she is not very sympathetic but Katniss has a reason. I loved that Suzanne Collins told the readers all this and I think that Katniss’ is one of the greatest female character I have ever read in any book. There were so many other amazing characters including Peeta, Gale, Effie, Rue and of course Haymitch. 
Overall this book should be read by everyone and is just so absorbing and really makes you think about life. The other two novels in this series are also as great. Please if you have not, pick up this book right now.

Divergent V.S The Hunger Games part 2

 Welcome to Part 2 of 'Divergent' V.S 'The Hunger Games'.
If you have not read the first part, here is the link to it. 

http://thedauntlesscommunity.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/divergent-vs-hunger-games-part-1.html

This section is: Plot


The Hunger Games:

Good Points:

• Very different
• Keeps you hooked until the end
• Makes you want to read more and more
• Interesting themes

Bad Points:

• Doesn't appeal to everyone
• Quite boring at times
• Some scenes were too long (The cave scene, When Katniss is dehydrated).

Divergent:

Good points: 

• Factions were really cool to learn about
• Interesting world
• Lots of action

Bad points:

• Wanted to know a bit more about the past 
• Too long at times
• repetitive 

Overall I think 'The Hunger Games' has a better plot.

So now it's 1-1 , who will win the next one? Comment down below which one you think is better.

if you really want to read Divergent but not sure if you will like it, here is the audio version for chapter 1. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG4W4DyvcQg&list=PLQpbFK-dCPrWvml2To0y4EqMGNubPQ6r8&index=1

August TBR

Hello,
Today is July 28th, So I thought I should get my August TBR ready.
I have chosen four books to read this month

• one Sci-fi/dystopian
• one fantasy
• one classic
• one re-read

I will post reviews for atleast 2 of these books, Hope you enjoy! 
Comment down below what books you are going to read this month :)
My twitter: https://twitter.com/RainingKnight18
My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/9990480-haroon

My sci-fi/dystopian pick of the month is....

Legend by Marie Lu

Format: Kindle
Pages: 304
First Published: November 29th 2011
Publisher: Puffin
Goodreads rating: 4.12 stars

What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic’s wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic’s highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country’s most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.

From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths—until the day June’s brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family’s survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias’s death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.



My fantasy pick of the month is...


City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare


Format: Paperback
Pages: 435
First Published: March 27th 2007
Publisher: Walker Books
Goodreads rating: 4.14 stars

To celebrate the release of the movie 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' coming out 21st August 2013, We are going to read City of Bones (the book the movie is based on).

When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing -- not even a smear of blood -- to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?
This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know. . . . 
Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare's ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end.

My classic of the month is...


Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Format: Paperback
Pages: 227
First Published: 1953
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Goodreads rating: 3.93 stars


Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. Are books hidden in his house? The Mechanical Hound of the Fire Department, armed with a lethal hypodermic, escorted by helicopters, is ready to track down those dissidents who defy society to preserve and read books.The classic novel of a post-literate future, ‘Fahrenheit 451’ stands alongside Orwell’s ‘1984’ and Huxley’s ‘Brave New World’ as a prophetic account of Western civilization’s enslavement by the media, drugs and conformity.
Bradbury’s powerful and poetic prose combines with uncanny insight into the potential of technology to create a novel which over fifty years from first publication, still has the power to dazzle and shock.


My reread of the month is...


The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

Format: Paperback
Pages: 279
First published: April 1st 2006
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Goodreads Rating: 4.17 stars

Due to the release of 'Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters'  in cinemas August 7th, I am going to reread the second book in the 'Percy Jackson' series by Rick Riordan. 
The heroic son of Poseidon makes an action-packed comeback in the second must-read installment of Rick Riordan's amazing young readers series. Starring Percy Jackson, a "half blood" whose mother is human and whose father is the God of the Sea, Riordan's series combines cliffhanger adventure and Greek mythology lessons that results in true page-turners that get better with each installment. In this episode, The Sea of Monsters, Percy sets out to retrieve the Golden Fleece before his summer camp is destroyed, surpassing the first book's drama and setting the stage for more thrills to come.