Houston: Out & About

Went out and explored Houston for the first time since I've moved here. Finally got to see Discovery Green, and the Skyline from Buffalo Bayou Park. It was awesome, had such a great time. I was at night so it looked amazing. I think I'll be making this a regular thing. Everytime i go out exploring I'll be posting my thought and pictures.

I'm Back

It's been a while since my last post. I haven't read much lately so i haven't had much to post. The last book I was reading was A Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray. I couldn't finish it. I want to finish it, i want to see what happens in the end but, it's just not a very good book so i'm struggling to finish it. Since i can't finish it, it is keeping me from picking up a new book because once I do i will never pick up  A Sweet Far Thing again. So, i am falling behind in my reading. Ugh! I need to finish reading this book.

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Rebel Angels (Gemma Doyle #2)

by Libba Bray (Goodreads Author)

Ah, Christmas! Gemma Doyle is looking forward to a holiday from Spence Academy, spending time with her friends in the city, attending ritzy balls, and on a somber note, tending to her ailing father. As she prepares to ring in the New Year, 1896, a handsome young man, Lord Denby, has set his sights on Gemma, or so it seems. Yet amidst the distractions of London, Gemma’s visions intensify–visions of three girls dressed in white, to whom something horrific has happened, something only the realms can explain...

The lure is strong, and before long, Gemma, Felicity, and Ann are turning flowers into butterflies in the enchanted world of the realms that Gemma alone can bring them to. To the girls’ great joy, their beloved Pippa is there as well, eager to complete their circle of friendship.

But all is not well in the realms–or out. The mysterious Kartik has reappeared, telling Gemma she must find the Temple and bind the magic, else great disaster will befall her. Gemma’s willing to do his intrusive bidding, despite the dangers it brings, for it means she will meet up with her mother’s greatest friend–and now her foe, Circe. Until Circe is destroyed, Gemma cannot live out her destiny. But finding Circe proves a most perilous task.(less)

Paperback, 576 pages

Published December 26th 2006 by Ember (first published August 23rd 2005)

original title

Rebel Angels

ISBN

0385733410 (ISBN13: 9780385733410)

edition language

English

series

Gemma Doyle #2

characters

Gemma Doyle, Kartik, Ann Bradshaw, Felicity Worthington, Pippa Cross

setting

United Kingdom 

literary awards

ALA Teens' Top Ten (2006)

My thoughts:
I finished reading book 9 of my 100 book challenge Rebel Angels by Libba Bray. This one was better than the first one. At the beginning it did keep me in suspense not knowing who was the one on her side and who wasn't. Towards the end it was alright. Although, the main character can annoy me at times, but again it still made me want to read the last book. Well see how that one turns out.