Mini review Origins: The Fire by Debra Driza

Title: Origins: The Fire
Author: Debra Driza

Published: January 8th, 2013 (Katherine Tegen Books)

Pages: 15

Source: freebie
Series: MILA 2.0 #0.5
Rating: 4 stars

Synopsis from Goodreads: Heart-stopping and electric, MILA 2.0: Origins: The Fire contains a short prequel story and an excerpt to MILA 2.0, the first book in a riveting Bourne Identity–style trilogy by Debra Driza.

Mila can't remember anything before the fire that took her father's life. It's normal to have some memory loss after traumatic events, but Mila doesn't remember if she's ever learned to ride a bike, or if she's ever been in love. Nothing.

What she doesn't know is that she isn't supposed to remember—that she was built in a computer science lab and programmed to forget. Because if she remembers, she might discover her true identity.

The question is: If she relived the fire, what would she see?

I've been looking forward to reading MILA 2.0 for quite some time and I jumped at the chance to read this prequel to the series! It's a fun way to get to know the author's writing style and see a bit of this series. And I loved it! Although it was just 15 pages the waiting for the first book (which will be published in March) is now even harder.

Like the title suggests you get to know Mila while she's waking up and discovers her house is on fire. I think this story will make more sense once I've read the first book and get to know Mila and her life. She manages to escape the house thinking her parents won't be there, but then she sees their car on the porch and she goes back inside where she thinks she sees her father. But does she?

Who could have thought a book with only 15 pages could have a killer cliff hanger at the end? Well, Debra Driza totally managed that! I loved her writing style and I'm already hooked by the story. I'll definitely be picking up MILA 2.0 when it comes out!

And last, but not least: the cover. I can't write this review without mentioning how gorgeous I think they are! I especially love the dark read back ground on this one!

Mini review Iron's Prophecy by Julie Kagawa

Title: Iron's Prophecy

Author: Julie Kagawa

Published: September 1st, 2012 (Harlequin Teen)

Pages: 76

Source: bought

Series: The Iron Fey #4.5

Rating: 4 stars

Synopsis from Goodreads: Meghan Chase is finally getting used to being the Iron Queen, ruler of the Iron Fey. Her life may be strange, but with former Winter prince Ash by her side at last, she wouldn’t have it any other way.

But when they travel to the Summer and Winter courts’ gathering for Elysium, the oracle from Meghan’s past returns with a dire prophecy: “What you carry will either unite the courts, or it will destroy them.” Now Meghan faces a devastating choice that may determine the future of all fey—and her and Ash’s unborn child… 

I started this series a few months ago, but I stopped after the first novella, Winter's Passage, and last week I decided to finally read the other books! And I love this series! I thought the ending of The Iron Knight was perfect! But I was still really happy there was one small story left, Iron's Prophecy. 

What I loved most about this book was Puck! He's so funny! With those nicknames. Every time he says 'Furball' to Grimalkin I laughed so heard! Grim is so serious and that's what makes it extra funny! 

And those stories about Ash's and Puck's adventures! I can tell you, you do not want to miss this novella. If it was only for these stories. 

The rest of the story is kinda serious. Meghan is pregnant (yes!) and the oracles brings her a visit to tell her their kid could mean the end of the fey world. 
So it's the same perfect mix as the rest of the books: funny, but with a serious note. And I love Julie Kagawa's writing style! I couldn't put the books down!  

Mini review Fearless by Brigid Kemmerer

Title: Fearless

Author: Brigid Kemmerer

Published: July 31st, 2012 (K Teen)

Pages: 59

Source: bought

Series: Elemental #1.5

Rating: 4 stars

Synopsis from Goodreads: Being a force of nature doesn’t keep you safe.

Hunter Garrity is used to watching his back. The kids at school sense something different about him. And they’re right.
Hunter has powers that have nothing to do with how hard he can throw a punch.
Maybe that’s what Clare Kasten is picking up. She’s shy, quiet, and intense, but she’s sought him out. There’s no telling what she wants from him.

But Hunter knows enough to sense a secret when it’s close. And getting close to Clare is a danger he’s ready to face… 

I love love love this series! And although this story features one of my least favorite characters I still really enjoyed reading it!

Hunter is the main character in this enovella. I never really liked him in Storm. He turns out a bit better in Spark, but it will never be my friend. 

I think he's a bit cold and although he cares about Becca, I never could shake the feeling he would turn 180 degrees. 

So this is Hunter's story, about his dead and uncle, but also why Hunter became the way he is. In general I like this kind of enovella's. They tell you so much more about a character. I came to like him even a bit better and I loved reading about his love interest. 

If you love this series, I definitely recommend reading this one!

Mini review Elemental by Brigid Kemmerer

Title: Elemental

Author: Brigid Kemmerer

Published: March 27th, 2012 (K Teen)

Pages: 49

Source: bought

Series: Elemental #0.5

Rating: 5 stars

Synopsis from Goodreads: Earth, Fire, Air, Water they are more than you dream. As an air Elemental, 17-year-old Emily Morgan doesn't have much power. That's okay she knows what happens to kids who do.

Like Michael Merrick. He's an earth Elemental, one with enough power to level cities. Which makes him sexy, dangerous, and completely off limits. At least according to Emily's family.

But her summer job puts her in close contact with Michael, and neither of them can help the attraction them can help the attraction they feel. When forces of nature like theirs collide, one misstep could get someone killed. Because Emily's family doesn't just want her to stay away from him.

They want him dead. 

After reading Storm I couldn't wait to read more of this series! And Kobo was so nice to put Elemental as a free copy right after my copy of Storm! Yay! So I immediate read it!

If you've read Storm you know the short version of Micheal's story and his encounter with Emily. This tells the complete story from their point of view. And I loved it! In Storm he's a bit distant and more a parent than a brother, but after reading Elemental I absolutely love him! He was such a sweet boy! 

Although this is the story before Storm, it's better to read after, because it contains spoilers. I also think this story is better if you read it in the 'wrong' order. You get to know Micheal through Chris and Becca in Storm, and it makes this story more special when you get to know Micheal in a different way. 

It's only 49 pages and I would have liked it if it was a lot longer! If you love the Elemental series you have to read this. You'll not be disappointed!