From Goodreads: "Lucy’s twin sister, Margot, may be safely back with her—but all is not well in Plague-ravaged Dominion City. The Watchers have come out of hiding, spreading chaos and death throughout the city, and suddenly Lucy finds herself under pressure to choose her future: does it lie with her handsome new friend, Alastair; her guardian, the enigmatic True Born leader Nolan Storm; or the man who makes her heart trip, her savage True Born bodyguard Jared Price? But while Lucy ponders her path, fate has other plans. Betrayal is a cruel lesson, and the Fox sisters can hardly believe who is behind the plot against them. To survive this deadly game of politics, Lucy is forced to agree to a marriage of convenience. But is the DNA of her will stronger than the forces opposing her? Can she turn the tide against the oncoming storm? As they say in Dominion, rogue genes can never have a happy ending."

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From Goodreads: "Tiana is your typical pampered young twenty-something with a love for expensive shoes, hot guys, and murder. Status means the difference between life and death in this society. For Tiana, she’s never had anything to worry about - that is until her mother cuts her off from the family riches. Luckily she’s got good prospects ahead: a job that could make her a killing. Her first client: Julia, a lower-class I.T girl that finds life can be tough for those who can’t afford to call the police. When the orphanage where Julia volunteers is targeted by the infamous brothel-owner Bobby Nails, Tiana is excited to take the job. But when she discovers Bobby Nails has a full army of mercenaries at his disposal, Tiana wonders if she may be in over her head. Tiana and Julia face an unexpected adventure as they seek vengeance against the elusive Nails. Their adventures lead them not only to their target, but to a partnership stronger than any of their differences. But will it be enough to stop Nails and save the orphans from a terrible fate?"

Thank you to Sari Taurez for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for review! All opinions are my own.

This was an absolutely crazy wild insane ride of a book and I loved every second of it. I got an idea of what the book was about from the synopsis but it didn't prepare me for how insane this book was going to be. And I mean that in the best way possible!

Plot:
Because I want readers to get the same experience that I got from this book, I'm going to be rather vague when talking about the plot. But holy crap is this unlike anything I have ever read. In Tiana's world, status is everything. So when she gets cut off from the family riches, her only option is to find work or lose it all. Luckily for her, she's got a job lined up that can make a real killing. Her first client is Julia, a lower-class I.T. girl that knows life is hard when you can't afford to call the police. The orphanage she volunteers at is targeted by the infamous brother owner Bobby Nails and Tiana jumps at the chance to take the job. But there's more to it than meets the eye and Tiana and Julia soon find themselves wrapped up in unexpected, explosive, dangerous adventures. But together, they form a friendship stronger than any of their differences. Will it be enough to stop Nails and save the orphans?

Holy. Crap. Have I said that yet? Because holy crap. This book was nothing like what I expected and left me wanting more from this crazy messed up crew. Tiana is a literal mess and gets herself into some absolutely insane situations that she probably wouldn't be able to get out of unless Julia was there to help her. The two make a fantastic team that work together so well despite their differences and their friendship is one of the many highlights of this book. Bubblegum reads kind of like an episodic novel, with each part of the book being a different job that Tiana and Julia take on that all seem to be a part of the ultimate goal which is taking down Bobby Nails. I actually really enjoyed how there were multiple parts to this book because it really gave a different feeling while reading. It definitely didn't take anything away from the book or make it feel broken up or separated. Every part flowed perfectly into the next and everything added up to make this beautiful, insane story. Bubblegum starts off relatively normal and takes the reader on an experience that can only be described as watching fireworks while on a burning roller coaster ride without the safety restraints. The writing is fresh, fun, and unique, the characters are ones that you'll love whether you want to or not, and the story is absolutely out of this world. If you like books about brothels on fire, blue haired cannibals, and a rich girl with a thing for murder and a gun named Bubblegum, then this is the book for you.

Characters:
Tiana is probably the most unlikable character you'll ever come across. Seriously, I can't think of one redeeming quality about her. But that's what makes her so incredible. She's a girl that likes killing and doesn't mind taking out the bad guys- for a price. Tiana is loud, obnoxious, sarcastic, vicious, and loyal as all get out. With her status, she can quite literally get away with murder, and she takes full advantage of that. I said it above but one of the highlights of this book is the friendship between Julia and Tiana. They are complete opposites, with Julia being a level four and Tiana being a level two (that may sound odd but it makes more sense in the book, trust me!), Tiana being a blonde white girl with a thing for murder and Julia being an African American Catholic that volunteers at an orphanage housed in a church. Seriously, the two of them come from completely different worlds and are as different as any two characters can get, but they have the best friendship ever. It's definitely a slow building one, but eventually the two are thick as thieves.

The entire cast of characters is the craziest bunch you'll ever encounter but they all make the story so much better. It was such a wild ride watching these people try and take down the bad guy! From blowing up a brothel, setting people on fire, wrecking a school bus, and demolishing a building, there's no shortage of action and adventure packed into the pages of Bubblegum. The characters are some of the most unique I've ever encountered and I really believe they were a huge part of what made the story for me. They're a rag tag band of people trying to do good in their own twisted way and there's nothing like this out there. Bubblegum is in a league of it's own- a crazy, bloody, hilariously dark but still fun league.

Writing:
Sari Taurez's writing was off the charts amazing. She was able to create this world that's eerily close to ours while perfectly balancing the amount of description and action. There was never a point where I was bored with the world building or backstory she was writing, and I was always eager to read more about Tiana! Everything about this world is interesting and insane and one that feels like it could be real in the near future. It's not something that's so out there that it's impossible to believe, but it's realistic enough to where you're actually thinking about how it could happen to us. There's blood and gore and crazy antics that make you want to keep reading and find out just what else could possibly happen because surely a bunch of prostitutes taking revenge on their captors and burning the building down is as crazy as it gets, right? Right? Not even close! I was so drawn in by how easy and fun the writing was and how Sari worked to highlight things such as positive LGBT representation. I fell in love with the world and characters she created and the issues she chose to speak out about and I know there will be others who feel the same. There are characters in Bubblegum that certainly have some darker sides to them and Sari never shys away from them but rather brings them into light and shows the flaws of her characters. I've said it before but this was such a unique reading experience and it's one that I don't think anyone should miss. Also, if you're a fan of endings that will leave you feeling like your stomach has just jumped into your throat, then Bubblegum will not disappoint. I was shocked and excited and dying for a sequel when I read the last page!

Bubblegum is unlike any other book you'll ever read. It has action, explosions, positive LGBT representation, diversity, death, blood, gore, and so much more. The writing is easy and fun to read, the world is realistic and one you'll want to explore more of, and the characters are some of the most messed up but lovable people you'll ever meet. Don't miss Bubblegum when it releases on 09 October 2017!

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But then Ella learns a secret…and it changes everything.

Ella knows she needs to turn back and make a stand to reclaim her home. She’s determined to bring a new—and better—life to all who’ve suffered. Or die trying."

Thank you to Entangled Teen and A.L. Davroe for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for review! All opinions are my own.

Redux is the amazing concluding book in the Tricksters duology by A.L. Davroe and let me tell you now, it's absolutely fantastic. While I am sad to see this series end (for now) I am so satisfied with the ending! I was worried it wouldn't end nice and clean and would have a lot of lose threads (that's clever, I promise) that wouldn't be tied up, but it was quite the opposite. While there are several things that at completely wrapped up, they're left in a very satisfying way to where things end but can also easily be picked back up in the future to continue the story. I definitely enjoyed the first book, Nexis, but did have a few small reservations about it. Going into Redux, all I knew to expect was the continuation of the story, but never thought I'd get such a satisfying conclusion. This world that A.L. Davroe has so masterfully crafted from the ground up is one that I would gladly get lost in again and is a book that should not be missed!

Plot:
This book picks up just minutes after the end of Nexis- with Evanescence in ruins and the Aristocrats on the run. One thing that I really enjoyed about Redux is that while you're reading a new book, you get loads of backstory about what happened in the first book so that you don't feel lost. I felt as if I got enough information that I would have been able to pick up Redux with no problems and would not have felt like I missed out on anything. However I would sill recommend picking up Nexis just because it's a good beginning to the series! Despite this book being a rather big one (428 pages!) it does move quite fast. You finally get to see the world outside of the dome and its inhabitants, both the Disfavored and Cannibals, and even get to see the game that the Disfavored play- Redux. There is a lot of action, and the question of who is the "real" Gus is finally answered. Trust me, you won't see the answer coming. There are twists and turns and truths are revealed that are pretty unexpected regarding Ella and her life. Also, the ending is pretty fantastic! While things do get wrapped up pretty nicely, they are also left open for potential future installments with Ella and her world and I am so excited at the prospect of more books in this series. I was on the fence about Nexis (although I did enjoy it) but Redux stole the show and is definitely my favorite book of the two, and I would love to see what direction the story can go from here. Redux is everything I could have wanted in a sequel/duology, and I am incredibly satisfied at the state of things after finishing the book.

Characters:
In the first book, I wasn't a huge fan of Ella. I was constantly frustrated that she was being held hostage and refused to ask for help from Gus in Nexis because she was afraid of what he would think of her in the real world without her legs. She definitely annoyed me whenever that issue would come up and I just found myself so...annoyed! But Ella in Redux is a completely different person. She's strong and loud and not afraid to be bold/take chances. I loved the huge growth difference from Nexis to Redux and I felt like a proud mom watching Ella grow up, basically. That may sound silly but I just absolutely adored Ella in this book and I could not get enough of her. I was so happy to see her take charge and lead people the way she wanted to, not in the way that others tried to tell her. Ella Drexel for president, am I right? Speaking of presidents, let's talk about Quentin and Gus. But not too much because spoilers. I loved the relationship between Ella and the two boys and I literally screamed when the "reveal" happened because I was so happy. I think there was more growth for Quentin compared to Gus but it was great to see Quentin kind of grow up as well. He gets a few twists thrown at him and it's interesting to see how he handles things as more of an adult rather than a teenager. Other characters, such as Quentin's Dolls, Delia, Bastian, Carsai, Violet, etc. are well-written but don't really stand out to me when I think about this book. They're good characters, especially Violet, and I liked the mini story arcs that they went through, but I like them as background characters and as possible main character story progression plots more than anything. But every character in this book was definitely well-written and I feel like this book is a great blend of both strong main characters and strong story lines.

Writing:
As a gamer, I loved the idea of a video game that you basically insert your consciousness into and play. Nexis introduced that idea and while Redux didn't expand heavily upon it (it was more about Ella's growth and realization of her purpose) it did reintroduce that concept again and we get to see the Disfavored version of Nexis, which is Redux. I loved that the writing was very balanced and never fell into too much detail and got boring, but never left the reader wondering just what was going on. It was beautiful, brutal, and scary, and I found myself flying through the pages and getting lost in the world that A.L. Davroe has created. There was so much more going on than I initially realized and I actually found myself enjoying the subtle political aspect that was woven in. Not only was there noticeable growth with Ella, but you can really tell there was a huge growth with the author from Nexis to Redux. A.L. Davroe quickly grew to an insta-read author for me, and I would definitely put her on my "you need to read this author" list!

This is a fantastic concluding book in the Tricksters duology that wraps up nicely while still leaving a potential opening for future books. I was so pleased with the beginning, ending, and everything in between. Have I mentioned that enough? If you're looking for an action-packed science-fiction/dystopian series with twists, turns, and creepy spider references, then Redux is the book for you!

Spoilers ahead! If you have not read Rhodi's Light, and do not want any spoilers for the series, do not continue reading!

These are some of the powers gifted to the Rhodi, an ancient sect of assassins who defend Crescentia, a dystopian world with a dying hope.

Dyliana Fairsson is one of them. After losing her parents to a suspicious accident, she and her twin brother, Devin, join the Rhodi to avoid starvation. Under the direction of her master, Dylan struggles to learn the strength of her magic …as well as hide the growing scars on her wrists. Can Dylan become the warrior, the hero, she’s destined to be? Or is she fated to fall from the light into the darkness?"

Thank you to YA Bound Book Tours, Megan Linski, and Gryfyn Publishing for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for review!

Before I get started with my review, I'd like to take the time to thank the author, Megan Linski, for not only tackling the sensitive subject of self harming, but for also including a warning at the beginning of the book in case there are readers who are potentially sensitive to the subject matter. It's an issue I don't find often, and while it was incredibly hard for me to read personally, the way the issue was handled by other characters made me incredibly happy. So, thank you Megan Linski, for handling the issue so well.

Rhodi's Light is the beginning to a wonderful YA dystopian/fantasy trilogy that follows twin siblings Dylan and Devin on their journey to becoming Rhodi warriors. After losing their parents in a car accident, Dylan and Devin are left homeless, fending for themselves on the streets. One day, they encounter a pair of Rhodi warriors, and are soon taken in to become trainees in the Rhodi arts. As Dylan and Devin dive deeper into the world of Rhodi, forces that work to destroy Crescentia grow stronger and threaten to tear apart everything that the twins have come to love.

This book was amazing. It was really, really fast paced, had some really lovable characters, and a plot line to die for! It was so much fun to read and I really flew through it faster than I wanted to. By the end of the book, I wasn't ready for it to end and was dying to get my hands on the sequel! I was afraid that because of how fast paced it was, and how the information was sort of presented in a "this happened, and then this, and now let's jump three months" would really bother me, but it actually just made for an easy read. I'm not complaining about the format in any way, it was just presented in a different way than I'm used to, and I wasn't sure how I would feel about it!

The character I related most to and who was definitely my favorite was Dylan. She was going through so much, from trying to deal with the death of her parents to having to take care of her brother, but by the end of the book, she was such a strong character and I really felt my heart tearing apart for her. Dylan dealt with the issue of self harming, and as I stated above, I really feel like the author wrote about this issue very well and had the characters in the book react in a way that I was not expecting but was very pleased with. I was especially happy when Dylan made the decision that she no longer wanted to do it, and was willing to work hard towards recovery.

While Dylan was my favorite character, I found myself falling in love with Devin, Talidan, and Tavana as well. I really liked that the younger twins ended up having the older twins as their mentors. I think it was easier for me to love all four of them more as the book was in third person omniscient and I got to follow them all throughout the book and really get to know them individually. Talidan is easily my second favorite and I really love the relationship that develops between him and Dylan!

A concept that was really unique to this book was the Crafts that Rhodi warriors had. It was something that really caught my interest and kept me reading until I got to see more about it. Basically, every Rhodi warrior has a Craft inside them, and once it's unlocked, they can do things like run really fast, fly, and even see the future. It wasn't addressed until really late in the book, but it was such a cool reveal when the twins finally discovered their individual Crafts! I won't spoil anything, but Dylan's Craft made my jaw drop!

One thing I can say for sure is I love Megan Linski's writing. She is so descriptive and has such a beautiful way of bringing her story to life. From the very beginning of the book, I was attached to the twins and really wanted to follow their story to see what would happen. I was easily able to fall into their world and wanted to learn more about how it became the way it did. The dystopian genre is my favorite to read about, and the world of Rhodi's Light really differed from any book I've read. There were so many beautiful names for the countries and I am super excited to hopefully be able to learn more about Crescentia in the next two books!

All in all, Rhodi's Light is a wonderful beginning to a trilogy that is sure to become one of my absolute favorites. It has beautiful writing that will draw you in and keep you on the edge of your seat, characters you can easily fall in love with, and a plot that is unlike any other you will discover in a YA trilogy. If you're looking for a fantastic new dystopian/fantasy YA book, then pick up Rhodi's Light on 04 September 2016 and get ready to become a Rhodi for life!