Anna Dressed In Blood - Kendare Blake (Book Review and Apology)

This blog hasn't been updated in a while, I know.  But, that is because I haven't read a review worthy book in a while.

Anna Dressed In Blood was a great book from the start.  I started this book yesterday during school, while my friend was still reading it.  I finished up to chapter 4 and I didn't want to stop.  My friend finally finished it last night and she gave it to me today.  I haven't been able to put it down.  It was so amazing.  The last book I read that fast was Mockingjay from the Hunger Games series.

There of course, are only two characters I like in the book.  The main character, who shockingly isn't Anna, though the name and cover suggest that.  But, Anna is the other character I like.  The rest of the characters are annoying, ditsy, or assholes.  And I think you all know how I feel about characters like that.

Moving on,  the plot line is well put together and flows nicely.  The way I read things, it's like watching a movie.  I see the scenes being played out in front of me, like if i was reading the script while the actors performed.   With this book, it's amazing.  You see the action, the blood, the terrors and horrors.

There are very intresting twists and at first I thought the story was going to fast, but in the end, it was very interesting to see how the story finally played out.  For once, a horror story has caused me to cry.  That's how good this book is.

I highly recommend this book to everyone.  That is everyone who isn't afraid of the dark, ghosts, gore, and shall I say... love.

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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

This book is fantastic.  It is a sensory wonder!  I don't know about you, but when I read a book, I get lost in it.  This book was a perfect example of the type of book you can get lost in.  With all the details Erin wrote, you can feel, taste, smell, and hear everything.  The slight romantic element to this book is simple but captivating.  You felt the heartbreak when the characters did.  You felt the sense of confusion with the characters did.  That is something that is greatly appreciated by a person who lives in books. 

I had some trouble following the timeline of the book, because it did move back and forth from years.  But in the end, it all met up again, and ended on the perfect note.  The multiple story lines tie together.  Not a single piece is left hanging.  I believe the absolutely best lesson in this book is that love does conquer all.  

It was fate the Celia and Marco found each other and fell in love, and I believe that was because it was a part of the game all along.  But what wasn't part of the game, was that Celia and Marco would overcome the challenge and find a way to keep their love, and the circus together.  The smaller story of Bailey, Poppet, and Widget was great.  All three were perfect characters to add into this already empowering book.  

I could not even fathom what else to say about this amazing book.  I do know that this will defiantly be a re-read.  I highly suggest this book to anyone searching for a book with mystery, love, adventure, and a tinge of comedy.  Maybe you could become a red scarfed reveur.  You'll never want to leave Le Cirque des Reves.

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