Update: Penryn & the End of Days, Book 3

Susan Ee

– USA Today bestselling author
– Author of ANGELFALL and WORLD AFTER (Penryn & the End of Days 1 & 2)

“I’m super excited! The third book is END OF DAYS. It will be the finale of Penryn’s story! The US/Canada/Philippine version will be published on May 12, 2015. UK/AUS/NZ/Scotland version should come out right around that time as well. For all other countries, please ask your local publisher or bookstore. It’s finally happening! I can’t wait to share END OF DAYS with you.”

This is basically from Susan’s blog. Apparently, the third book for the series Penryn & the End of Days will be entitled End of Days and it will be published 12th of May next year. The thing is, Susan confirmed that this will be the finale of the series, which is in fact surprising because this was initially introduced as a five book series. I didn’t see that coming. That is just so heart breaking. 💔

You see? FIVE BOOK SERIES. What’s happened? I’m really torn about this update. Excited yet disappointed. I’ve been looking for interviews as why this was cut short to three books, but found nothing. I remember, I had a hard time liking the first, but eventually like the second book and really thrilled about the third one. It’s still a long wait until May. Perhaps Susan can still change her mind and go back to its original plan. LOL! Anyway, I’ll watch out for the date when the cover will be revealed.

Here’s my reviews 😀

Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days #1)

World After (Penryn & the End of Days #2)

Book Review: Opposition (Lux #5)

Katy knows the world changed the night the Luxen came.

She can’t believe Daemon welcomed his race or stood by as his kind threatened to obliterate every last human and hybrid on Earth. But the lines between good and bad have blurred, and love has become an emotion that could destroy her—could destroy them all.

Daemon will do anything to save those he loves, even if it means betrayal.

They must team with an unlikely enemy if there is any chance of surviving the invasion. But when it quickly becomes impossible to tell friend from foe, and the world is crumbling around them, they may lose everything— even what they cherish most—to ensure the survival of their friends…and mankind.

War has come to Earth. And no matter the outcome, the future will never be the same for those left standing.

Now you can see them all together.

We last left Katy and Daemon as they just escaped from the research center in Arizona and after they revealed to the world that they are aliens in Las Vegas. Now, they are on the run and looking to not get caught and taken in.

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Reading a series’ finale is bittersweet. Especially if it’s something you love. Especially if the book is about Daemon Black. Sigh. I’ve waited for this for a year, I believe, and I’ve read it for I think three days more or less. I really took my time. I don’t want to say goodbye to the series. Just yet. Sniff. Anyway, I was quite surprised how the story turned out. When I’ve finished Origin, I was thinking how Jennifer would pull off the finale. I’m scared for her actually. In most cases, alien invasion is not something that you could easily throw in without thinking on how you can come back to that. Surprisingly, Jennifer did a great job! This is one epic series! I can’t think of any other way this series could have ended. This is just so perfect. In everything. The writing. The twists. The resolution. The romance. The friendship. The villains. The epilogue. Oh the epilogue. Did I already mention THE Romance? Ha! Ha! This never failed to surprise me all the freaking time.

Book Review: World After (Penryn & the End of Days #2)

In this sequel to the bestselling fantasy thriller, Angelfall, the survivors of the angel apocalypse begin to scrape back together what’s left of the modern world.

When a group of people capture Penryn’s sister Paige, thinking she’s a monster, the situation ends in a massacre. Paige disappears. Humans are terrified. Mom is heartbroken.

Penryn drives through the streets of San Francisco looking for Paige. Why are the streets so empty? Where is everybody? Her search leads her into the heart of the angels’ secret plans where she catches a glimpse of their motivations, and learns the horrifying extent to which the angels are willing to go.

Meanwhile, Raffe hunts for his wings. Without them, he can’t rejoin the angels, can’t take his rightful place as one of their leaders. When faced with recapturing his wings or helping Penryn survive, which will he choose?

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To be honest, I like this one better than AngelFall. Aside from the fact that it started where it carted off, it answered most of the confusion I had from the first book, but I must admit not everything. Yeah. Most of them. I love the fact that the series had progressed to something less puzzling and I didn’t even have to recall Angelfall since this book summed it up.

The POV is still on Penryn’s, but there were glimpses of Raffe’s emotions, thoughts and what happened to him when he was separated from Penryn through Pooky Bear. I know you want to ask who Pooky Bear is, but for the sake of No-Spoilery as much as possible, you would need to read it. Teehee. Believe me that was sidesplitting. Wink. Learning about Raffe’s POV, though those were merely just peeks, in a way made me understand a lot of things and that was great. I’m a little sad that Penryn and Raffe were only reunited in the last couple of chapters, but definitely proud of my girl Penryn since she made it that far without anybody saving her. Almost nobody, I may say. The romantic angle between them is not forced. I think it is just enough for the readers to be enthralled and left to be wanting more, which is significant. Her mother is still on her own creepy world, disturbingly creepy. As a matter of fact because of her, I’m so convinced that only nutters survived almost anything. Ha! Ha! Penryn’s little sister, Paige, shattered my heart in a million pieces and yet I am so horror-struck by her. Especially when Penryn was able to watched the video when she was abducted and what she did to Beliel. I also finally understands why she ended up like that and what the Angels are up to. Dee and Dum are still awesome. They have injected the humor out of nowhere. A breath of fresh air amidst all the chaos.

Book Recommendation: Under the Never Sky Series

I’ve decided to feature this series on my Book Recommendation for this week since I’m thinking of rereading it. I also wanted to post something I’ve read for a change. This has been my favorite before The Lux series came out and still one of my favorites.

Aria has lived her whole life in the protected dome of Reverie. Her entire world confined to its spaces, she’s never thought to dream of what lies beyond its doors. So when her mother goes missing, Aria knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland long enough to find her are slim.

Then Aria meets an outsider named Perry. He’s searching for someone too. He’s also wild – a savage – but might be her best hope at staying alive.

If they can survive, they are each other’s best hope for finding answers.

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Book Review: Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days #1)

It’s been six weeks since angels of the apocalypse descended to demolish the modern world. Street gangs rule the day while fear and superstition rule the night. When warrior angels fly away with a helpless little girl, her seventeen-year-old sister Penryn will do anything to get her back.

Anything, including making a deal with an enemy angel.

Raffe is a warrior who lies broken and wingless on the street. After eons of fighting his own battles, he finds himself being rescued from a desperate situation by a half-starved teenage girl.

Traveling through a dark and twisted Northern California, they have only each other to rely on for survival. Together, they journey toward the angels’ stronghold in San Francisco where she’ll risk everything to rescue her sister and he’ll put himself at the mercy of his greatest enemies for the chance to be made whole again.

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I’ve read a lot of wonderful reviews about this and that’s mainly the reason I have tried reading Angelfall. It excites me knowing that there’s this Angel series that’s so intriguing and somehow different from the cliché plots. I admit I’ve been venturesome in reading this. I’m really not into apocalypse associated books, either pre or post. I find it depressing. I was drawn to this just by the mere fact of the overwhelming positive feedback from a lot of readers, but I found this short of what I’ve really expected.

Book Review: Alienated (Alienated #1)

Name: Alienated (Alienated #1)
Author: Melissa Landers
Number of Pages: 344 in Hardcover
Published: February 4th 2014 by Disney-Hyperion
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Romance

“Two years ago, the aliens made contact. Now Cara Sweeney is going to be sharing a bathroom with one of them.
Handpicked to host the first-ever L’eihr exchange student, Cara thinks her future is set. Not only does she get a free ride to her dream college, she’ll have inside information about the mysterious L’eihrs that every journalist would kill for. Cara’s blog following is about to skyrocket. Still, Cara isn’t sure what to think when she meets Aelyx. Humans and L’eihrs have nearly identical DNA, but cold, infuriatingly brilliant Aelyx couldn’t seem more alien. She’s certain about one thing, though: no human boy is this good-looking.
But when Cara’s classmates get swept up by anti-L’eihr paranoia, Midtown High School suddenly isn’t safe anymore. Threatening notes appear in Cara’s locker, and a police officer has to escort her and Aelyx to class.
Cara finds support in the last person she expected. She realizes that Aelyx isn’t just her only friend; she’s fallen hard for him. But Aelyx has been hiding the truth about the purpose of his exchange, and its potentially deadly consequences. Soon Cara will be in for the fight of her life—not just for herself and the boy she loves, but for the future of her planet.“

I may have not put so much faith on this book, but hey I like it. Remember when I was so uncertain to read it because of a nearly unanimous discouraging reviews about the book? Yes. The concept and plot is pretty worn out. You know, the usual. Girl meets unusual boy. Romance forbidden. You and me against the world. Stereotype, but then again I was drawn to it. I agree that it’s not really a hard core SciFi book that you would expect it is or maybe not yet, and that’s where disappointments pour through. Cmon. You don’t expect a book to be SciFi just by the mere mention of an Alien. You’re not stupid like that. Are you?

Somehow, there’s something interesting about how it is written. Those kinds of books that won’t let you feel that this is another book you could read when there’s nothing else to read. Like you have no choice, but to read it. Just for the sake of having something to pass your time with. It’s a feel good book. Light, humorous and brilliant in fact though it started in a slow pace.

Currently Reading #5

Alienated (Alienated #1)

Two years ago, the aliens made contact. Now Cara Sweeney is going to be sharing a bathroom with one of them.

Handpicked to host the first-ever L’eihr exchange student, Cara thinks her future is set. Not only does she get a free ride to her dream college, she’ll have inside information about the mysterious L’eihrs that every journalist would kill for. Cara’s blog following is about to skyrocket.

Still, Cara isn’t sure what to think when she meets Aelyx. Humans and L’eihrs have nearly identical DNA, but cold, infuriatingly brilliant Aelyx couldn’t seem more alien. She’s certain about one thing, though: no human boy is this good-looking.

But when Cara’s classmates get swept up by anti-L’eihr paranoia, Midtown High School suddenly isn’t safe anymore. Threatening notes appear in Cara’s locker, and a police officer has to escort her and Aelyx to class.

Cara finds support in the last person she expected. She realizes that Aelyx isn’t just her only friend; she’s fallen hard for him. But Aelyx has been hiding the truth about the purpose of his exchange, and its potentially deadly consequences. Soon Cara will be in for the fight of her life—not just for herself and the boy she loves, but for the future of her planet.

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I really don’t know what to expect here. I’m really not fond of Alien related stuff ’cause I had my own share of wachamacallit? Fed up moments? Well, aside from The Lux Series of course. I find the rundown and the title predictable, but I want to still give it a try and who knows? The book might surprise me. The book cover is gorgeous. Striking. Those kinds of covers that will let you linger for a moment when you’re browsing. Definitely worth the Go-Back-One-Page button when you have clicked the Next button too hasty.