2011 Book Reading Challenges

A) 2011 Fantasy Reading Challenge


Time line: January 1st ~ December 31st, 2011
Rules:To read Fantasy novels base on 4 level (I pick 'Obsessed').
Host, challenge info and sign-up: Darlyn & Books

1. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
   
2. Matched by Ally Condie
3. Heavenly by Jennifer Laurens
4. Any Witch Way by Annastaysia Savage
5. Save Magic City by Rocsanne Shield
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B) Historical Fiction Reading Challenge

Time line: January 1st ~ December 31st, 2011

Rules: To read historical fictions base on 5 levels (I picked Level 4)

Host, challenge info and sign-up: Historical Tapestry

1. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
   
2. Once A Princess by Johanna Lindsey
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C) 2011 Mystery and Suspense Reading Challenge


Time line: January 1st ~ December 31st, 2011
Rules:To read 12 Mystery and Suspense novels in 2011 (12 is the minimum)
Host, challenge info and sign-up: Book Chick City

1. Crime Beat by Scott Nicholson
   
2. Dead Man's Eye by Shaun Jeffrey
3. The Emperor's Tomb by Steve Berry
4. The Last Will of Moira Leahy by Therese Walsh
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D) Speculative Fiction Challenge 2011


Time line: January 1st ~ December 31st, 2011
Rules:To read 12 Speculative Fiction novels in 2011 (12 is the minimum)
Host, challenge info and sign-up: Floor to Ceiling Books

1. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
   
2. Matched by Ally Condie
3. Heavenly by Jennifer Laurens
4. Save Magic City by Rocsanne Shield
5. Any Witch Way by Annastaysia Savage
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E) YA Series Challenge


Time line: January 1st ~ December 31st, 2011
Rules: To read MG or YA books series based on 6 levels ( I pick Level 2).
Host, challenge info and sign-up: Stalking The Bookshelves / I Eat Words

1. Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1)
   
2. Matched by Ally Condie (Mathced #1)
3. Heavenly by Jennifer Laurens (Heavenly #1)
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F) What's in A Name 4


Time line: January 1st ~ December 31st, 2011
Rules:To read a book for each categories
Host, challenge info and sign-up: Beth Fish Read

1. A book with a number in the title:
2. A book with jewelry or a gem in the title:
3. A book with a size in the title:
4. A book with travel or movement in the title:
5. A book with evil in the title: Dead Man's Eye by Shaun Jeffrey
6. A book with a life stage in the title:

G) 2011 Non-Fiction Challenge

Time line: January 1st ~ December 31st, 2011
Rules: Read non-fiction books on different topic (Level 1)
Host, challenge info and sign-up: The Broke and The Bookish

1. Culture: Muslim Woman Reformers: Aspiring Voices Against Oppression by Ida Lichter
2. Memoir:
3. Science/Nature:

H) Manga Reading Challenge

Time line: January 1st ~ December 31st, 2011
Rules: Read at least 6 mangas throughout the year
Host, challenge info and sign-up: Rhinoa's Ramblings

1. Backstage Prince vol. 1 & 2 by Kanoko Sakurakoji
   
2. Beast Master vol. 1 & 2 by Motomi Kyousuke
3. Black Bird vol. 1,2 & 3 by Kanoko Sakurakoji
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I) 2011 100+ Reading Challenge


Time line: January 1st ~ December 31st, 2011
Rules: Read any types of at least 100 books
Host, challenge info and sign-up: My Overstuffed Bookshelf

1. Crime Beat by Scott Nicholson
2. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
3. Backstage Prince vol. 1 & 2 by Kanoko Sakurakoji
4. Beast Master by Motomi Kyousuke
5. Starless Sky by Paige Agnew
6. Dead Man's Eye by Shaun Jeffrey
7. Black Bird vol. 1,2 & 3 by Kanoko Sakurakoji
8. Matched by Ally Condie
9. Heavenly by Jennifer Laurens
10. The Last Will of Moira Leahy by Therese Walsh
11. The Emperor's Tomb by Steve Berry
12. The Lion's Deceit by Mpho Otukile
13. Any Witch Way by Annastaysia Savage
14. Contract Bride by Ayn Amorelli*
15. Once A Princess by Johanny Lindsey
16. The Healing by Oana
17. Save Magic City by Rocsanne Shield
18. Polyxena: A Story of Troy by H. Allenger
19. Gideon's Sword by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child
20. Dead of Wynter by Spencer Seidel
21. The Survivor by Sean Slater
22. Muslim Woman Reformers: Aspiring Voices Against Oppression by Ida Lichter
23. You Killed Wesley Payne by Sean Beaudoin
24. Initiate by Tara Maya
25. The Summoner by Layton Green
26. The Imperfect Enjoyment by Dewan W. Gibson
27. Godonism by Theo Von Cezar
28. A Modern Witch by Debora Geary
29. Jessica Z. by Shawn Klomparens
30. The Pinnacle Seven by Jackie Richards
31. Here Be Dragons by June Harris
32. Hearts Blood by Carolyn McCray
33. Three Sisters by Helen Smith
34. The Eighth Scroll by Dr. Laurence B. Brown
35. Slate by Brian Rowe
36. Looking For Ward by Laurel Osterkamp
37. Too Near The Edge by Laurel Osterkamp
38. Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
39. Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves
40. Anasazi Intrigue by Linda Weaver Clarke
41. Mayan Intrigue by Linda Weaver Clarke
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message in a bottle by nicholas sparks

Title: Message in A Bottle
Author: Nicholas Sparks
Pages: 368
Rating: 4/5
Source: Borrowed from Syiamala

Summary (Goodreads):

Message in a Bottle launches a remarkable woman on a mysterious voyage of self-discovery and renewal when she finds a deeply-felt love letter hidden in a bottle, a letter that reawakens her belief that star-crossed lovers will find each other across time and space. Thrown to the waves and to fate, the bottle could have ended up anywhere. But it found its way to Theresa Osborne, divorced and the mother of a twelve-year-old son. The letter inside is signed "Garrett", and is an expression of his love for a woman he has lost. Challenged by the mystery, Theresa searches for Garrett, and takes the reader along on a hunt about love.

My Say:

Another remarkable story from Nicholas Sparks. I wont drag too long to tell you how story goes because if you are familiar with his writing style the I guess you already now what to expect from him. Even though with the same style of writing and expectations, I love it as much as I hate the ending. Sigh. Although I really think that it is actually the best to the readers to know that every how hard the outcome ends, it means for a new great beginning. So that we learn how to overcome such a hard situation or experience in real life.

However, the plot line of the story is another gem. I felt very intrigued with the messages in bottles. It's a mystery and I wonder if I ever have the courage to solve the mystery as well as become a part of it. It's very sensational story, heart-gripping and of course a tearjerker. I wish it will end differently but it is almost impossible in any of Sparks' books. Nevertheless, I will never get tired of his books and I've read another book of his too in a week!

the dark divine by bree despain

Title: The Dark Divine
Author: Bree Despain
Pages: 372
Rating: 4/5
Source: Won

Summary (Goodreads):

A Prodigal Son. A Dangerous Love. A Deadly Secret.

Grace Divine—daughter of the local pastor—always knew something terrible happened the night Daniel Kalbi disappeared and her brother Jude came home covered in his own blood. Now that Daniel's returned, Grace must choose between her growing attraction to him and her loyalty to her brother. As Grace gets closer to Daniel, she learns the truth about that mysterious night and how to save the ones she loves, but it might cost her the one thing she cherishes most: her soul.

My Say:

I always loved reading about vampire since I was a kid and werewolf is not an exception. The story was greatly told even though it started with a mystery. I was quite patient to read all details of the mystery before the truth finally came out, maybe because I really want to know the story after for so long reading other reviews. Not until in the middle of the story, the truth is finally discovered. The plot is good and I get the whole picture of the story right from the start and it amazed me of how well it is developed. Daniel character as well as Grace are great and I think they have a very good chemistry of how well their relation blends in every situation involving the two of them. It seems so real. Other character plays their very good even though sometimes I could detect some gradual changes in one or two characters like Grace's brother and her best friend. Just for the record, April is such not a very good best friend. She supposed to be more tolerable between Grace and her brother, and maybe be a little fair instead of leaving Grace facing her problem alone. However, the element of surprise when I found out who's the real culprit in the story, is really unbelievable yet very intelligent. I almost didn't see it coming! But there's a bit disappointment when Daniel finally get cured and Grace bears the cursed. Hope it will change in the sequel but if it's not, it still doesn't hurt because I will love it nonetheless.

I can't wait to read the sequel; The Lost Saint very very very soon!