August's BOTM: Favorite Books of the Month

So I skipped July's BOTM... But you know what's funny? I had it on a Draft and totally forgot to published it.... Silly Me!

Anyway, here's my Favorite read books of August, I read a lot more, as you can see on the bottom of my page, but here are my faves and the ones I thought deserve my mention:

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1. That Baby by Jillian Dodd (That Series)
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was actually gonna go on July's FOTM because I read the first books of THAT SERIES that month, but since I forgot to post it I'm gonna leave it here now.

I thought these book were beautiful. Really cute story, with lots of funny moments, and a few tough ones too. I can honestly say that they made me laugh, made me sob (notice I say sob, not cry), and made me smile and fall in love with the characters in a really deep way. I think the leading female is wonderful, she has humour and wit and I just really love her. It was a perfect story to read at night before going to bed, on the beach or wherever, while wishing for better and happier things in life. The first book is That Boy where the female characters goes through life with two best friends, both male, we see how she grows up with them and then one of them turnes out to be THE ONE for her.Next in the series is That Wedding, it follows right where That Boy left off and shows how the characters go through the planning of the wedding, we see their doubt, their love, their fights, their frustrations, their insecurities and dealing with things that weren't dealt in the previous book. It's equally beautiful and leads to the last book released on August 10th called That Baby, here we see the process of pregnancy and how relationships change and develop now that they're married and expecting a child, the preparation and the fears that comes with that. Also there's the delivery of said child and there might be some drama that ends up beautifully. I really reccommend this book to you guys, it's a funny and pretty story about love, life and family :)

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2. The Fill-in Boyfriend by Kasie West


































My rating: 5 of 5 stars

That was such a great reading. I was done in one sitting, it just felt too short and I wish there was more, I want to know more about Bec and see how things progress between Gia and Hayden :) it was awesome! A young story, with lots of chemistry and some deep thoughts there too, a little bit of comedy and since it's a YA book there's not steamy or smut and when I read it I was in need of a break of the Adult books. I think this book left room to explore more of the characters since they were gonna head to college and stuff and it left open doors to explore the secondary characters too. I really recommend it if you're in need of something light, fun and good.

3. Better When He's Brave by Jay Crownover

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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4. Devious Minds by K.F. Germaine

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
See Review Here










Bonus:

With Me in Seattle series by Kristen Proby


This is a series of 8 books plus a novella. I rated them from 3 to 5 stars, there were things that annoyed me, there were things that I loved, there were characters that charmed me and others that I didn't care at all for them. However what it makes it worth of posting here is that I love the fact that one of the biggest aspects of the series besides love and romance is that is a series about friendship and family, and I not mean the type of family build because of blood ties, but because of bonds that are beyond genetics. This series shows a family built on trust, on friendship, on love and that makes it a hell of a strong one, one I hope I can have one day along with my biological one. So I recommend it to all of you who loves books about family and friendship and romance. Also there's smut and erotic scenes which makes it really hot. ;)

REVIEW: EVERY LAST BREATH (The Dark Elements series) BY JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT

***** 4.5 STARS

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Some loves will last ’til your dying breath
Every choice has consequences—but seventeen-year-old Layla faces tougher choices than most. Light or darkness. Wickedly sexy demon prince Roth, or Zayne, the gorgeous, protective Warden she never thought could be hers. Hardest of all, Layla has to decide which side of herself to trust.
Layla has a new problem, too. A Lilin—the deadliest of demons—has been unleashed, wreaking havoc on those around her…including her best friend. To keep Sam from a fate much, much worse than death, Layla must strike a deal with the enemy while saving her city—and her race—from destruction.
Torn between two worlds and two different boys, Layla has no certainties, least of all survival, especially when an old bargain comes back to haunt them all. But sometimes, when secrets are everywhere and the truth seems unknowable, you have to listen to your heart, pick a side—and then fight like hell… 

Algunos amores duran hasta tu último aliento.Cada decisión tiene sus consecuencias -pero Layla (17) debe enfrentar decisiones más duras que otros. Luz u oscuridad. El malvadadamente sexy demonio Roth o Zayne, el estupendo y protector guardián que  Layla nunca pensó podía ser de ella. Lo más duro de todo, Layla tiene que decidir en qué parte de ella confiar. Layla tiene un nuevo problema. Un Lilin -el más peligroso de los demonios- ha sido soltado, causando estragos a quienes la rodean... Incluyendo su mejor amigo. Para evitar que Sam tenga un destino peor que la muerte, Layla debe hacer un trato con el enemigo y salvar su ciudad -y su raza- de la destrucción. Dividida entre dos mundos y dos distintos chicos, Layla no tiene certezas, la menor de todas la sobrevivencia, especialmente cuando un viejo trato vuelve a perseguirlos a todos. Pero a veces, cuando los secretos están en todas partes y la verdad parece desconocida, tienes que escuchar a tu corazón, elegir un bando - y pelear como el infierno... 

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So the end is here. It kinda reminds me of the song of The Doors 'The End'... And I might have been humming that song instead of Paradise City throughout the whole book. 

Well, some of you who know me (if someone is reading this) might have notice Jennifer Armentrout is one of my favourites authors. So I'm just gonna cut the bullshit and say: 

I JUST LOVE EVERYTHING SHE WRITES!

Her books swallow me from beginning to end and I just Can't. Stop, Reading. If you haven't read any of her books yet I recommend to you to start now, there's a lot to choose. YA paranormal, YA contemporary, NA and Adult. I love them all. 

From her YA novels, my favorites are the Lux Series. But this series comes really close. I think this series shows a maturity in Jennifer's writing. Everything is darker, but with that I don't mean that only bad or tragic things happen. But there's this relationship between good and evil that is really wonderful to see. Where nothing is just black and white, and everything is grey, and other colors too. I must say that I really liked the conclusion of this story, but I think I would have liked to see more, something spectacular, I guess I feel like there's a lot more to tell. Like I can feel there might some more adventures coming in the future. But as far as everyone knows this was the end of the series. So I'm kind of dissapointed in that. 

I think everything was just too perfect though, and I guess I'm a glutton for punishement because I would have liked it more with some crying there. But it was perfectly written, perfectly developed. There was anticipation, excitement, love, lust and friendship, but I feel like something was missing. I didn't sweat with it, nor cry, so I guess is that and like I said I'm kind of a masochist in my reading. But I did laugh, and smile, a lot. I just would have liked a little more messiness... Not that there wasn't any. 

I just hope we get to see other things of this world someday again. I feel like I need to, and not just because it's just ended, it's because I don't feel the emptiness that a final book in a series usually brings me, and it's bugging me. But I'll let it be.

Well, that's my review, it's not much, I don't analyse things much I just guide my reviews on my feelings, if I like it or not, and boy I did like this, but this was the less exiting book, I guess. But as a series, I loved them and I think it's a must read to everyone who likes some Young Adult Paranormal ;)

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El fin está aquí. Me recuerda un poco a la canción de The Doors 'The End'... Estuve tarareando esa canción en lugar de Paradise City durante de todo el libro.

Bueno, algunos de ustedes que me conocen (si alguien está leyendo esto) podría haber notado que Jennifer Armentrout es una de mis autoras favoritas. Así que iré directo al grano y dire:

AMO TODO LO QUE ELLA ESCRIBE!

Sus libros me tragan de principio a fin y yo simplemente No. Puedo. Parar. de Leer. Si no han leído ninguno de sus libros, les recomiendo empezar ahora, hay mucho para elegir. Paranormal YA, YA contemporáneo, NA y Adulto. Me encanta todo.

De sus novelas YA mi favorita es la Serie Lux. Pero esta serie viene en segundo lugar. 

Creo que esta serie muestra una madurez en la escritura de Jennifer. Todo es más oscuro, pero con ese no me refiero a que cosas malas o trágicas sucedan. Pero hay esta relación entre el bien y el mal que es realmente muy refrescante de ver. Donde las cosas no son blanco y negro, sino todo es gris, y de otros colores también. Debo decir que me gustó mucho la conclusión de esta historia, pero creo que me hubiera gustado ver más, algo espectacular, creo que siento como que hay mucho más que contar, puedo sentir que hay más aventuras que podrían venir en el futuro. Pero por lo que todo el mundo sabe que esto era el final de la serie. Así que estoy un poco decepcionado por eso.

Creo que todo era demasiado perfecto, sin embargo, me hubiera gustado más llanto. Pero estaba perfectamente escrito, perfectamente desarrollado. Había expectación, emoción, amor, la lujuria y amistad, pero siento que algo faltaba. No sude con él libro, ni llore, así que supongo que es eso y probablemente soy un poco masoquista en mis lectura. Pero me reí, y sonreí mucho. Sólo me hubiera gustado un poco más de desorden y no sé...

Sólo espero que lleguemos a ver otras cosas de este mundo nuevamente. Siento que lo necesito, y no sólo porque se acaba de terminar, es porque no siento el vacío que un libro final en una serie por lo general me trae y eso  me está molestando. Pero lo dejaré ir...

Bueno, esa es mi opinión, que no es mucha, no me gusta analizar mucho las cosas que acabo de leer, mis comentarios se basan en mis sentimientos, si me gustan o no, y este libro sí que me gusto, pero esto era el libro menos excitante de la serie, supongo . Pero como serie, en general, me encantó y creo que es una lectura obligada para todos los que le gusta la lectura Paranormal para  Adultos Jovenes o Adolescentes. :)

Coming Release / Próximamente!

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The last book 'Every Last Breath' on the trilogy The Dark Elements by Jennifer L. Armentrout is coming out this month!! YES! on July 28th we'll have the conclusion of these amazing YA paranormal series. 

Here's the book trailer, check it out and I totally recommend this series to you all book lovers around the world!

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El último libro, Every Last Breath (Cada último respiro, o aliento) en la serie de Jennifer L. Armentrout The Dark Elements (Los elementos oscuros) será publicado este mes! El 28 de Julio saldrá en Estados Unidos en formato paperback y ebook (para los que somos de otros países y compramos libros por amazon o the book depository) Por fin podremos saber como concluye esta serie paranormal para jóvenes adultos. 

Aquí les dejo el trailer o sinopsis del libro, espero que les guste y se entusiasmen a leer esta misteriosa y entretenida serie. 

Also, the author has an awesome giveaway on her website, click here to participate.

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Además, la autora tiene un concurso de libros en su página web, click aquí.