Divergent by Veronica Roth Review

Divergent 

Divergent #1
by Veronica Roth 

Published on May 3rd 2011

Katherine Tegen Books, 487 pages
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In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself. 

During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves… or it might destroy her. 

- GoodReads.com description

Ok, to begin with I feel like an idiot for waiting more than a month to read this book. I mean, what have I been thinking? Apparently I wasn't. This book is so amazing!

So Tris is a small blonde girl from a faction named Abnegation. People from there have a purpose to be selfless - help other people and forget their self. But Tris wasn't really a selfless person and she has quite problems with that, in so fitting in.

When kids turn 16 they need to choose which faction they want to go. This is a big decision, because they will live there for the rest of their lives. So Tris needs to decide if leave forever her family or staying in a faction where she thought she didn't belong.

That decision transform her forever.

Dystopian books are awesome! In the beginning I always find it difficult to understand the setting and the plot of the story. Because it's different from the world we know. Different rules, different values, different manners. So it takes time to understand what the story is about. But when you do, the story becomes great. 

Divergent is an amazing book. Tris is such a small girl, but she is so so strong. There are so many obstacles she needs to face. She grows up as a character a lot. There is a lot of action in this book and you never know what will happen next. 

And then there is this boy - Four - which is ohh my gosh! Gorgeous. Strong, fearless, great and also her instructor. 

The story is so good that you can't put it down and stop reading. You just can't. So I suggest you to take your time when you want to read it, because you won't be able to stop. I needed to stop last night because I was reading on my computer and at 4AM I couldn't see anymore. It was so frustrating. And also instead of studying for my exam, I was reading Divergent :P

So if you haven't read this book yet, don't be stupid as I was! Pick it up and start reading it because BELIEVE ME it's worth it!

Know Me Better #3

This is a lovely meme hosted at I am a Reader, not a Writer. Every week there are 5 questions, so we get to know better the other bloggers :) I love it!!

Red or Green?
Red!! The color of revolution!! Lol just kidding :P I like the red color, period. Although I love the greeny frog frogs :P

Favorite Christmas Carol?
What Christmas Should be :) I love this song! The lyrics are just.. Ohh.

What do you want for Christmas?
Um, I actually haven't thought about it yet. Actually after thinking about it for about 5 minutes I haven't come up with anything. I guess this year I want a surprise :) Ohh I know now!! I want that guy to call me for a coffe :) Yes, definitely YES! Or maybe I'll wish that I will find my Patch next year somewhere around the world!

Favorite Holiday Treat?

Vanilla biscuits of my grandmother! They are amazing!

Favorite Holiday Tradition?
The lunch with my family. We used to have a Christmas lunch together will my two unkles, my two cusins and my two grandmothers. Since forever. But last year, well, we decided, um no sorry, THEY decided that the tradition is over. And so from last year on I have a Christmas lunch with my mum, dad, sister, her boyfriend and my grandmother (the one who makes vanilla cookies!). I hope it will be fun this year! Every year we are so full after lunch that we can't breath haha :D
I've almost forgot.. We need to have something red in our clothing on Christmas!

Happy Holidays!!

My Book Boyfriend #1: Zachary

Boys in books are just better. Right? Well, let's put them to the test. 

My Book Boyfriend is hosted by Missie at The Unread Reader, and it's a weekly meme in which you choose a fictional boy that makes your heart all gooey and write up a post for him. For more information, check out the introduction post. For sign ups and Missie's choice this week click here. 

So. I have this problem with my fiction guys from books.. I fell in love with them (most of the time), but I can't never picture them in my mind. I know the color of their eyes, hair.. the way their body moves. But I never get the whole picture in my mind. So it's actually difficult to put a picture here, but I'll try, if not I'll stick with words :)

And here he is: Zachary from the Shade serie by Jeri Smith-Ready

And he is gorgeous! He has green eyes, dark hair. He is actually a good nice guy, which is funny because I always! fell for the bad guy. He also has a lot of patience. The most important thing? He is Scottish with a hot Scottish accent!!

Ok, lets jump to the point.. What got me into this guy?

I stared at the page in front of me. If I turned to look at him, it would be all over. I'd ask him to do it again. This time, put all the fingers in my hair and on my neck and my shoulders and- 

This was definitely not the sugar taking. 

"What do you think it is?" I heard the huskiness of my voice.  " I know what it is," Zachary said softly. "But I think you should figure it out yourself."

Shade, page 81

"Oh my God." I turned my face away in embarrassment. "I can't belive I just did that." 

He laughed. "American girls are so kinky. And Overrated."

"Hey." I grabbed his head with both hands and pulled him back to kiss me. 

This time it worked. Holy Father with a flamethrower, did it ever work. We fit together like we'd been kissing for years in some parallel universe that had suddenly intersected with the one we were living in now.

Shade, page 111

"Did you find it?"

"I found this." He knelt in front of me. "Put out your hand."

I kept my fingers clasped around my shins. "What is it?"

"Never mind." He put the item in his pocket. "If you don't trust me-"

"Hey." I grabbed the front of his jacket. "I trust you more than anyone in the world."

Zachary's gaze dropped to my hand, then rose, bruning, into my eyes. "So what are we doing?"

"Nothing. That's the problem." I pulled him to kiss me.

Thout my aim was slightly off, and our lips were cold and chapped, I knew in an instant that this was right. Zachary fit me, like the answer to an equation I'd forgotten how to solve. His groan of relief told me he felt it,too. He slid his around my back, and pressed against him - as much as my parka would allow - wanting to sink into his warnth. I wanted this perfect rightness never to end. 

Which od course it did. He broke the kiss, holding my face in his hands. "What do we do?"

My teeth chattered. "Go make out where it's warm?"

"I don't mean right now." Zachary glanced over at the car. "Though that's no' a bad idea." He shook his had. "We'd be too comfortable."

Shift, page 49

So now you can probably see what gotten me so much into this guy, huh? If you still haven't, you really need to read this book! ;)

So, which one is your book boyfriend of the week? :)

Waiting on Shine by Jeri Smith-Ready

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine to shine a spotlight on upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Shine by Jeri Smith-Ready

384 pages

To be released on May 1st 2012

No other love has burned so bright 

Life can change in an instant, and no one understands that better than Aura. It’s been almost a year since her boyfriend tragically died. She’s finally letting go of Logan’s violet-hued ghost, but not her search to uncover the truth about her past.As the first in a generation that can see ghosts, Aura is convinced that she has a connection to the Shift. She’s trusted Zachary, ever patient and ever by her side, with all that she knows. But when the government threatens his life in an attempt to learn Aura’s secrets, she will stop at nothing to protect herself and the one she loves...even if that means betraying her own heart.

- Goodreads.com description

Spoiler Alert guys for Shade! ;)

Uh huh!! I've read about this serie on Jamie's blog and I decided to give it a try. And Oh my Gosh!!! This serie is AMAZING! I've finished the first book Shade 3 hours ago. I started reading Shift almost imediately! Is just so good!

Aura is a really cool character. She is the First of the new generation of Post-Shifters - and that means she can hear and see ghost. In the beginning they are pretty annoying. And then her boyfried dies. GOD!! He doesn't move on, but stays in this world. Aura is having troubles forgeting him, because he is always around. His family have the same problems, because they can't move on. 

And then there is this guy Zachary which is OMG!! Totally hot and great and caring and ohh I would like a guy like that! So you can imagine how many issues Aura actually has between her death-ghost-sort-of-boyfriend and Zach. It's great how the character develop through the book. 

I'm currently on quarter of the second book Shift, but if the ending will be similar to the ending of the first one.. God I will die.

Has anyone payed attention that all GREAT books are coming out in May 2012? Because I certainly did. :) Can't wait for May to come around! FAST ;)

What about you? What are you waiting on this Wednesday? :)

Top Ten Books I Want To Give As Gifts

It's Top 10 Tuesday (hosted at The Broke and the Bookish) and the topic is 
Top Ten Books I Want To Give As Gifts

Anna And The French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

Firelight by Sophie Jordan

Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn't Have) by Sarah Mlynowski

Epic Fail by Claire LaZebnik

Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

What about you? Which book would you give as a gift for Christmas? :)

Know Me Better #2

This is a lovely meme hosted at I am a Reader, not a Writer. Every week there are 5 questions, so we get to know better the other bloggers :) I love it!!

Pet Peeves?

Um, it annoys me when people are staring at me, like really staring for more than, um, 30 seconds. God, I get so nervous I want to punch them. 

Give us a glimpse into a typical day in your day starting when you wake up till you lie down again.
Huh, I wake up normally at 1.30 PM. Yeah, I hate mornings :P Then I check my Facebook. Then I go out to take a coffe with some friends. Then I go to eat. Then I go out again to take another coffe or with a friend or to read a book. At 9 PM I am usually going out with friends to take a beer or two or more :P Then depends on the evening if we go out clubbing or not :) When I return I read. At 3 AM I'm going to sleep.

Pizza or Pasta?
I like both. But if I need to chose.. Pasta :)


Finish the sentence- one book I wish I had written is... Vampire Academy.


Favorite sport?
I don't do sport. I'm too lazy. But when I was younger I played voleyball and I've liked it a lot.