BOOK REVIEW - LEGACY by C.J. DAUGHERTY - NIGHT SCHOOL # 2 - ATOM , HACHETTE - 3.75 STARS!!

By: C.J.Daugherty
Published By: Atom, Hachette
Released : Available Now
Details: Paperback , 385 Pages from Publisher for review. Thankyou!!

RATING: 3.75 TEAM SYLVAIN or am I TEAM CARTER??

Blurb: Goodreads

In the last year, Allie's survived three arrests, two breakups and one family breakdown. The only bright point has been her new life at Cimmeria Academy. It's the one place she's felt she belongs. And the fact that it's brought the dreamy Carter West into her life hasn't hurt...But far from being a safe haven, the cloistered walls of Cimmeria are proving more dangerous than Allie could've imagined. The students, and faculty, are under threat and Allie's family - from her mysterious grandma to her runaway brother - are at the centre of the storm. Allie is going to have to choose between protecting her family and trusting her friends. But secrets have a way of ripping even the strongest relationships apart...

BOOK REVIEW by Michelle: 

I was so excited to receive my copy of Legacy as I absolutely LOVED Night School # 1. I loved all the intrigue. 

The book trailer above is so well done and it makes the book look very exciting .

I am going to be honest and say I enjoyed this instalment, but it wasn’t until the last 3 chapters or so, that this book was what I wanted it to be. Now I am just one person. One opinion. 

I felt like not a lot of progress happened with the story. We got Carter and Allie and then we got Sylvain and Allie. I was all for Carter in book # 1, now...even though Sylvain was not a nice boy in book # 1, I am like Allie, all confuzzed about my team guy. I am swinging towards Sylvain, but then I feel sorry for Carter and then I feel sorry for Sylvain. 

Let the tennis ball bounce back and forth.

Oh, dear, me! 

I wanted so much more in storyline growth from this instalment. I really know no more than I did in the last book. Christopher is still pretty much a mystery to the ‘why’ of his joining the opposing team and ‘why’ they are the villains of this story. I am still none the wiser as to the ‘why’ of Nathaniel and ‘why’ he wants to take over. I’m kind of not totally clear on what he wants to take over. Maybe I just missed something??

I understand the rivalry. I think I get Night School. But I am a bit baffled as to why kids would not have any walkie talkie or communication when they are doing their rounds at night. Some poor bugger has to always go running off to get help, considering Gabe killed a girl in Night School # 1. It would be safe to say the boy has issues and is dangerous. They have nothing but their partner and training to keep them safe. Are they indeed safe? These kids aren’t Van Damme or Bruce Lee. The villains seem quite well equipped to do some serious damage.

I really liked the cloak and dagger of the dudes in suits. But I don’t really know much about them. 

We finally get to meet Lucinda and she is whisked away. I wanted more from that relationship in this book. There is this mystery with Lucinda and her granddaughter. 

The last 3 to 4 chapters were all fired up and I was like, yehaaaa this is what I have been waiting for. This book is worth reading for those chapters alone and to see how your heart will change with Sylvain. I love Sylvain now. I am just left with this triangle and who does Allie really trust? 

There were trust issues, betrayal, breasts were getting a chilling down, some truth or dare, lusting, action, a moment where I went WT!! , mind games and a bit of sucking up. One thing is for sure Allie has got two gorgeous guys and she and I are left in quite the conundrum.

The sub characters were always fun to have around. Some new entries. 

Catherine from the Book Parade , her review was how I mostly felt . Goodreads Review by Catherine. We enjoyed the book and the characters but not a lot of growth happened for a major portion of the story. But, we enjoyed it and are glad we read itJ

I am very much looking forward to book 3. Especially with what happened in those last few chapters.

O.M.G!!!

Michelle

My review of Night School # 1

BOOK REVIEW - NIGHT SCHOOL by C.J. DAUGHERTY - 4.5 STARS!!!!

By : C.J. Daugherty

Published By: Atom Books

Release Date: 2ND FEBRUARY 2012

Details : Uncorrected Proof, Paperback, 456 Pages

Thankyou to Atom for this early read!

RATING: 4.5 MOODY CARTER STARS!!

Book Blurb : Taken From Goodreads

Sometimes school is murder.

Allie Sheridan's world is falling apart. She hates her school. Her brother has run away from home. And she's just been arrested.
Again.

This time her parents have finally had enough. They cut her off from her friends and send her away to a boarding school for problem teenagers.
But Cimmeria Academy is no ordinary school. Its rules are strangely archaic. It allows no computers or phones. Its students are an odd mixture of the gifted, the tough and the privileged. And then there's the secretive Night School, whose activities other students are forbidden even to watch.


When Allie is attacked one night the incident sets off a chain of events leading to the violent death of a girl at the summer ball. As the school begins to seem like a very dangerous place, Allie must learn who she can trust. And what's really going on at Cimmeria Academy.

BOOK REVIEW:

New series alert!!
( flashing red light)


“Never be afraid to be honest.”

This is the series to look out for. I received this book from Atom and I knew I was going to like it. I love a good Academy book. Cimmeria Academy ( I need me somebody to tell me how to pronounce it!) has mystery , murder and some mayhem and boys, boys, boys!!( so very important, hee..hee) and of course the bitchy girl...you have to have a bitchy girl, they can be so much fun to read.


Night School is a little slow at first , but then the rip cord has been pulled and there is this constant urge to turn pages and find out what is going on with the characters and Cimmeria Academy.


Now, the jury is still out on if this is a paranormal series and Ms. Daugherty has left me guessing for sure. You have to read this book to see what I mean. There are hints or suggestions but I am still mystified as to what we are playing with here. This is not a bad thing. Or am I reading too much into it. Don’t be fooled by the title, it may not mean what you think...or does it? I have my suspicions, but.......


We have Sylvain, the French dude who is from an uber, uber, uber rich , old, powerful family, we are talking Billions here. Now, he doesn’t mind the ladies but, he has zoomed in on our main gal Allie, Alyson Sheridan. Why?


All is not what it seems.....


Enter Carter West, moody, ( Bingo! I always love a moody guy, because eventually when that moodiness drops...*sigh*...the goods are revealed), cranky, yet poetic, he also gets a fair bit of detention. Bad boy image, but is he?


Gabe is the current squeeze of Jo ( she has a rather interesting character) , he and Carter aren’t buds but they have a common ground at the Academy.


Isabelle is the Head Mistress of Cimmeria and there are a lot of secrets within the walls of the academy. There is no 21st Century within it’s walls. No laptops, Ipods. Pen, paper and a desk ( which comes in rather handy) are all you need and rules, lots of rules to keep the secrets, secret.

Lots of great sub characters to get to know, Lucas, Jules, Ruth, Phil, Lisa, some skinny dipping peeps....ha!


Allie is a bit of a rebel, she has her reasons and she is hurting on the inside. Christopher, her brother who she was very close to has disappeared. Allie spirals out of control... 3 arrests later and her parents just happen to choose Cimmeria to send her off to.


Allie is a bit of a mystery to the other students at Cimmeria, trust is a big issue and she finds herself lifting the lid on things she should have left well alone. I love her flaws and the way she counts everything when feeling like she may be losing it or a panic attack is on the horizon. Allie’s character starts to grow, mature in this book, take charge of her life and not be so damaging. Trouble follows her in this book at every turn, but she is learning.


Sylvain is a very secretive and alluring character at first......but..... then needs a ‘stinky dead fish’ slap from me, but then.....something changes. Is it possibly genuine regret?


I just love Carter and Rachel. Carter is my Team T-shirt guy.


I am rather desperate for book 2 as there is this mystery still left open. I think this party has only just got started and I want another all access pass.


Trust is a bit of a dirty word in this book and the secrets.......just don’t be caught telling them!

An awesome start to this series.... my mind boggles where it will be going as there is mystery, mystery, mystery....

FAVE QUOTE:


“Has anybody ever mentioned you’ve got an exaggeration problem?” he said.


“No,” Allie replied. “Anybody ever mention you’ve got a dickhead problem?”



Michelle