Nothing New | Review of ‘The Guard’ (Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files #12)

By Cynthia Ayala

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The Guard by Pittacus Lore
HarperCollins

Lexa is alone on Earth, and after the Mogs invaded her hideaway and murdered her friend, Lexa is on a quest for revenge. But as a smart hacker, she knows that she can’t take them on alone. So she hunts down the ship that brought down the Garde. There’s just one problem: it’s in Dulce, New Mexico, under government lock and key. On a journey of her own, Lexa makes new allies and enemies and discovers just how big the war really is and what her part to play in it is.

The twelfth novel in the Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files novella series by Pittacus Lore, The Guard, published by HarperCollins is more of the same and nothing new as it follows Lexa on her living as a hacker and as the shadowy figure known as GUARD. Continue reading “Nothing New | Review of ‘The Guard’ (Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files #12)”

World Building All On Its Own | Review of ‘The Navigator’ (Lorien Legacies: The Lost Files #11)

By Cynthia Ayala

The Navigator by Pittacus Lore HarperCollins

Lexa was never part of the Elders’ grand plan in evacuating the Garde and sending them to Earth. But when the Mogadorians came, destroying her world around her, an ally rescued her, giving her the chance to save herself and others with her piloting expertise. Lexa was the key no one knew about, saving her friend, a pack of Chimæra and a Cêpan named Crayton who had the tenth Garde Ella, tucked away in his arms. But the darkness followed them on their journey to Earth and their journey was met with sorrow and heartache, leaving Lexa all alone.

Published as an ebook on April 21, 2015 by HarperCollins, The Navigator is the 11 novella in the Lorien Legacies: Lose Files series that takes minor characters within the series and blows up their backstories in quick burst.
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Weekly Reading List #22

By Cynthia Ayala

Hello there avid readers! I hope that everyone had a wonderful week. I spent the week stress-writing a paper that I’m sure is going to get an F. God, I can’t believe I am hoping for a D. Research papers have always been my weak link.

But enough about that, I’m sure none of you readers want to hear about my writing struggles. Anyway, here are the books I have listed on my to-read for the upcoming week. I just finished reading The Fate of Ten (Lorien Legacies, #6) so I thought I would follow up with the Lorien Legacies novella to kick off my next week.

As always, all synopsis are provided via Goodreads. Happy reading folks. Continue reading “Weekly Reading List #22”

Review: “The Last Ever After” is a Perfect Fairy Tale Ending (The School for Good and Evil #3) – Emertainment Monthly

By Cynthia Ayala ’17 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer

SG3LastEverAfter-hc-c-1421942066-174x131The last book in Chainani’s trilogy, “The Last Ever After” is a charming novel that is very mature, fun, and adventurous, giving new life to old fairy tales. Continue reading “Review: “The Last Ever After” is a Perfect Fairy Tale Ending (The School for Good and Evil #3) – Emertainment Monthly”

Weekly Reading List #21

By Cynthia Ayala

Better late than never I suppose. It was quite the busy weekend for me, mainly because of work and school work and the fact that I am sick. So this week has been a little crazy for me. But, at least I have great bosses and cool classes with interesting discussions. It’s nice to be back at school, even though I miss my mom, fiancé and cute kitten Mr. J Who Thinks He’s Batman. He’s such a cute kitty and I can’t wait to see him again.

But anyway, here is my weekly reading list for the week. I hope you all had a wonderful fun filled weekend. As always, all synopsis are provided by Goodreads:
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The Perfect Fairy Tale Ending | Review of ‘The Last Ever After’ (School for Good and Evil, #3)

By: Cynthia Ayala

The Last Ever After by Soman Chainani’ HarperCollins

Everything old is new. Agatha and Sophie have gone their separate ways, while Sophie stayed behind with the beautiful young and evil School Master, Agatha and Tedros were whisked away to Gavaldon. But with Sophie and the School Master declaring their love for one another, they have given evil past and present their chance at re-writing old fairy tales, putting everyone in mortal danger. Evil has taken over and the fate of all fairy tales lies with Agatha, Tedros and Sophie finally putting an end to their fairy tale.
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A Sci-Fi Adventure That Needs a Spark | Review of The Revenge of Seven (Lorien Legacies, #5)

By: Cynthia Ayala

The Mogadorians are here. After years apart, the orphan Loriens have finally found each other, only to discover a traitor in their midst and lose another. Four are dead from the Nine sent to Earth and even though another was discovered, their numbers are still few. Four, known also as John Smith, is the leader of the ragtag team and with the Mogadorians on the move and one of their own taken, Four has decided to take the fight to them and win by all means possible.

The Revenge of Seven is the fifth novel in the Lorien Legacies series, also known as the I Am Number Four Series, by Pittacus Lore. Published on August 26, 2014. The novel is a young adult science fiction adventure about a group of orphan teens on a mission to save the world.
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Secrets, Secrets Hurt Someone | Cyn’s Book Review of Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, #1)

By: Cynthia Ayala

Pretty Little Liars is already a hit show on the ABC Family network.  This is the novel that started it out.  What made me pick it up?  I honestly have no clue, but I loved it.  Read on to figure out what made this novel so captivating. Continue reading “Secrets, Secrets Hurt Someone | Cyn’s Book Review of Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, #1)”

A Marvelous Fairy Tale | Review: A World without Princes (The School for Good & Evil, #2)

By: Cynthia Ayala

A year ago HarperCollins released The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani, now A World Without Princes has hit the shelves.  Marvelous.  Heartbreaking.  Spellbinding.  Those are just three words that describe this novel perfectly.  It’s a novel not only about friendship but also about growing up, about coming of age.  Read on for the full review. Continue reading “A Marvelous Fairy Tale | Review: A World without Princes (The School for Good & Evil, #2)”