{Review} Die For Me by Amy Plum

Die For Me (Revenants #1)
Author: Amy Plum
Publish Date: May 10, 2011
Source: Bought
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Pages: 341
Publisher: Harper Teen

My life had always been blissfully, wonderfully normal. But it only took one moment to change everything.

Suddenly, my sister, Georgia, and I were orphans. We put our lives into storage and moved to Paris to live with my grandparents. And I knew my shattered heart, my shattered life, would never feel normal again. Then I met Vincent.

Mysterious, sexy, and unnervingly charming, Vincent Delacroix appeared out of nowhere and swept me off my feet. Just like that, I was in danger of losing my heart all over again. But I was ready to let it happen.

Of course, nothing is ever that easy. Because Vincent is no normal human. He has a terrifying destiny, one that puts his life at risk every day. He also has enemies . . . immortal, murderous enemies who are determined to destroy him and all of his kind.

While I'm fighting to piece together the remnants of my life, can I risk putting my heart—as well as my life and my family's—in jeopardy for a chance at love? {Goodreads}

**I am trying to reduce my reviews to 4 (my real review) to 5 (my final say-so) paragraphs (at the most) because I tend to think they are a tad to long and rambling sometimes. I hope these new forms of reviews are more helpful and quick to the point to fill all your needs! Thanks! :D (this paragraph don't count fool!) :b

Where do I even begin!!! Ok so well to be honest, this is my first ever zombie book and man was/am glad it was this one!!! This book is nothing but amazing! Sorry but this book is gonna be short. I am at a loss of words and the only way you are going to understand the genius of this AMAZING book is if you read it yourself! So pardon me if I ramble and don't quite make sense. I will try my best to do this book as much justice as I can! Here I go!

So first off the setting.....PARIS BABY!!!! Dudes you have NO clue how much I love Paris settings! It could be the worst writing in the world and I would love it anyways why? just cus the setting is in Paris! It's such a gorgeous place (so I've heard) and it is my dream! Yes, because of this wonderful book I have decided to (after college) go to Paris, live there for two or so years, depending on how long it takes me to learn fluent French.Paris just gave this book everything! The eeriness, the mystery, and DUH! THE ROMANCE!!

I LOVE Vincent! He is very delicious! Ya he makes you *clears throat* "swoon, die, melt, swoon, melt and DIE! again!!" He is one smokin hot Zombie....I mean Revenant! Kate was a very real and cool easy to relate to character! She was really cool and I really enjoyed seeing everything through her eyes! Oh! One more important character! JULES!!!!! I sooooo love Jules! He doesn't get much action but when he does my stomach does flips! There is just something so charismatic about him!

The whole story of the Revenants enthralled me! I adored the way they are made, the oposites (their enemies) the stories, the purpose...it ALL! This book gave me my obsession on everything! Paris, zombies/revenants, French boys, Amy Plum (in a not creepy way I just love her writing style lol one of my favorite authors now!!) :D

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A full 5/5 star rating!! :D

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This book has everything! It is so beautifully crafted from the writing, scenery, characters, background behind the Revenants, the conflict, well...everything! I highly recommend this book to everyone who is willing to step into the world of zombies. Or to you who have...pick it up! Enjoy! Fall in love!! Run! Leap! Fly! to the bookstore! You need this...yes I mean NEED this book! :D

Thanks for stopping by! Hope I helped! Happy Reading everyone! :D
~Jaiden

Best of 2011 Day#2: Winners! Congrats!

You picked them and here they are! :D

~*Best Dystopian Book of 2011*~

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Congrats!! This was a great book! <3

(The Book)

~*Best Paranormal Romance Book of 2011*~

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

Congrats!! I have yet to read this one but I just purchased it! I have heard nothing but great things about this book! :D

  (The Book)

~*Best Greek Mythology Book of 2011*~

Wildefire by Karsten Knight 

I haven't read this one either yet but if it's as good as its cover than it will be amazing!! :D Congrats!! 

(The Book)

~*Best Zombie Book of 2011*~

Die For Me by Amy Plum

I LOVED this book! It is the only zombie book I have read yet but it gave me the means to read more! I love zombie books because of this one here! Congrats!! :)

(The Book)

~*Best Vampire Book of 2011 *~

And we have a tie!!! :D The winner's throne is being shared by:

Dark Seeker by Taryn Browning & Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst 

Congrats you two!! I love having new Vampire tails out in the world now! :)

(The Books<Dark Seeker><Drink, Slay, Love>)

~*Best Werewolf Book of 2011*~

Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer

Congrats! I loved this series! Glad to see it has won! <3

(The Book)

~*Best Contemporary Book of 2011*~

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

I have yet to read any contemporary yet but I am getting to it I promise!! I have heard nothing but good things about these books! YAY! 

(The Book)

~*Best Ghost Book of 2011*~

Hereafter by Tara Hudson

This book was soo good! I love the "spark" between Amelia and Josh!  Plus the mysteries that are just beginning to reach the surface! Great ghost book! Congrats!! :)

(The Book)

~*Best Fey Book of 2011*~

Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr

Congrats! I love fey books!! This series is supposed to be really great!

(The Book)

~*Best Angel Book of 2011*~

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

Eep! Congrats! This book is nothing but greatness! <3

            (The Book)        

~*Best Addition to a Series*~

Demon Glass by Rachelle Hawkins

Another great series I have been dying to read!! Congrats!! :D

(The Book)

~*Best Book of all 2011*~

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Congrats to this amazing book! It is well deserving of the title! :)

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There you have them!! Your votes helped contribute to every single winner on this page! Sorry its so late but today has been a busy day! Thank you to all the followers here! I have finally reached the big 100!! Stay tuned for the giveaway coming up! :D   

Best of 2011 Day#4

Today is for all those boys out there filling each page with love! As you may or may not know...I read for the boys! Yes it's a guilty sin of mine.... ;) Anywho! Here are my loves this year!! :D <3 <3 Some of these I was lucky enough to have an actual could be image of the boy but some I had to just use their book cover!

10. Josh from Hereafter by Tara Hudson. This boy is sooo cute! ^-^ He cares about Amelia full-heartedly and is not afraid to stand up to his grandmother and say he is going to be with her however he can. He is literally like a breath of fresh air. He is laid back and normal. He has a kind heart and is patient. Love him!

9. Jace Wayland from The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. This boy has a mouth! I love his sarcastic witty banter! I can't help but laugh! He is a tortured soul and I can't help but feel bad and want to comfort him. Plus psh! He is HOT! ;) 

8. Kai from Dark Seeker by Taryn Browning. That over there is MY button of him. Like it no? Yes? go vote for it here: VOTE! Ok sorry had to advertise there lol :) Ok this boy is also one smokin hott boy! Thos eyes! Ugh gorgeous! They are bright green! His past *sobs* So sad. His secrets *gasps* surprising but *sighs* it works out. Oh and his scythe! How he can fight and the power he beholds! Yupp this boy is crush worthy!  

7. Asher from A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies. This boy is H-O-T!!! His dark black hair, his charisma, his smarty-pants attitude and his love for breaking the rules. Oh and he also loves Skye! ;) lol Sigh this boy gave me goosebumps! <3 Can't wait to see more of him in the next one! *wiggles eyebrows* Haha

6. Puck from The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa. I have always been a sucker for the best friend. You give me a book with a best (guy) friend in it and I will fall in love with him. I did with Simon, Isaac, Lucas, etc. And there is no stopping me from loving Puck too. Even though Ash is my prince I love Puck. He is so protective and loyal, patient, and most of all understanding. He would do anything for Meghan. Even give her up to his sworn enemy just because she is happy. How cute is that? :D

5. Four from Divergent by Veronica Roth. Yess, I ADORE FOUR!! Ah! This boy! Let's see what can I say about him? Four is one beyond cute! And two....man I am literally at a loss for words! I love why he is nicknamed "Four" It' sooo cute! He is always there by Tris' side, making sure she is alright. He would do anything for her. The ending! OMG! THE ENDING!!!! :O Ya I can't really find much more to say about Four. He is just to amazing for words! 

4. Alex from Delirium by Lauren Oliver. EEP! Alex! He. Is. ADORABLE! Every little thing about him makes him so very crush worthy! His eyes, HIM!, his past and secrets, his love for Lena, well pretty much EVERYTHING! I literally cried at the end! He does so much for Lena and never asks for anything in return. He thinks of her as perfect. He doesn't care about her past. He just loves her unconditionally! And I love HIM unconditionally! I really NEED Pandemonium! 

3. Vincent from Die For Me by Amy Plum. Holy cow you guys! This guy is amazing! He is French! (BONUS!) He is a zombie/revenant! (BONUS!) He saves lives (BONUS!) He loves Kate! (CUTENESS POINTS) all of that and more equalled together= one totally smokin hot guy! I'll take two please!! :D Vincent is unbelievable! *sighs* I need a guy like Vincent! :/ lol 

2. Patch from the Hush, Hush series by Becca Fitzpatrick. *sucks in breathe* Do I really need to say anything? Than hottie over there to the left is Patch's cover model! *dies* Patch is....well, Patch is everything! He can be my angel, fallen angel, guardian angel, anyday! He has that bad boy vibe down to the max! From his Black hair to his black eyes, to his black shirt, black pants, to the tips of his black booted toes! This boy is the definition of HOT! I had goosebumps with his every line. He had my stomach doin flips and me holdin my breathe! *sighs, melts, dies!*

1. Ash from the Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa. I bet you saw this coming ha? But psh!! Who can blame me!? When you have a hot ice prince as so, who WOULDN'T fall in love!? Ash is so distant in the beginning but slowly but surely he starts to thaw out. He loves Meghan with everything fiber of his body! And the feeling is mutual. This Prince who could never be loved or love again falls in love! EEP! His story is breathtaking! I LOVE him! I don't know what else to say when it comes to Ash! And I bawled my eyes out after I finished The Iron Knight. Why? because it was over. It IS over! *cries again* I will miss you Ash, prince of the Unseelie Court. You will always sit on the throne above all the fictional boys I read about. And you will always own my heart! *wipes tears* You will be missed! :,)

So there they are! All the most amazing boys I have ever read about! I know I'm missing a few but there are WAY to many to list them all. In fact all the ones I love are already in a list (not in order though) just find the #TeamAsh button on the side bar and follow the link! :) These boyr are amazing and the reason why I read haha If you could put them all together and then give him to me I would be so eternally grateful! Haha Hope you enjoyed this! Don't forget about voting for your favorite books! (FORM) Voting closes tonight! Spread the word! :D

Best of 2011 Day#2

Welcome to Day 2 of the week devoted to all the Best of 2011!! :D So normally today would be Top Ten Tuesday and it still is just my take on it! Yupp I'm takin over! haha not really I'm just doin it my way today! :) So I will be featuring my favorite books I've read in 2011! Here goes nothin! :) Order is 10 to 1 (1 being my TOP fav!)

 

10. The Nightshade Trilogy by Andrea Cremer. I loved these books. These were the first werewolf books I have ever read and they were the perfect firsts! I absolutely adored Andrea Cremer's writing style and the world of the Keepers and Searchers and how it all tied together with the Guardians. Plus she created Shay! *sighs* I'm lookin forward to the last book: Bloodrose! :D

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9. The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins. I know these books have been out for awhile but I just read them this year. I had heard so much about them and told my brother to give them a try. After he finished the 1st one he told me how great he thought it was so I decided to. That was a wise move of mine haha not vain or anything but I'm glad I read these. It had loads of action! <3

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8. The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. This is another series that every one had already read. After this years YA-Crush Tourney  and how Jace beat Ash (my love of all time) I was curious about what made Jace so great so i finally got them all. Yes, so i read them for the boy (but isn't that what I do already) haha but now I can see why everyone is in love. Great books! Can't wait till the 5th! I guess now I have to read the Infernal Devices hah? :)

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 7. A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies. This book blew my mind! It was such a gorgeous story. It made me fall in love. It's as simple as that. Asher *sighs* Ya. I kinda love this boy! Lol And then how....ugh you need to read it! That's all I have to say. <3 <3

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6.  Dark Seeker by Taryn Browning. This book was plain out kick-ass! Jannie is one tough chica. I loved the whole story line! The characters and uhem *giggles* the ending! Kai is pure out HOTT-TASTIC!! I loved this boy with his skythe, his beautiful green eyes, secrets, and love. Well pretty much EVERYTHING. Not to mention this was my first ever ARC! And this was a great first too! Taryn is pure amazing! Loved this book!

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5. The Hush, Hush Series by Becca Fitzpatrick This series was also pure out AMAZING! I loved everything about it. I love Nora's character she was vulnerable but very strong when she needed to be. I love her best friend Vee! She is hilarious! And last but CERTAINLY not least....Patch! Dang he can be my angel ANY day!! Hot! Hot! Hot! And you wanna know what else is "Hot! Hot! Hot!? Nora and Patch's steamy relationship! I was literally swooning with every page Patch was on! *melts* *faints* *sighs dreamily* Book four needs to hurry up! (oh and look at those gorgeous black and white covers! Major cover love there!)

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4. Die For Me by Amy Plum. Gosh I can't stop ranting and gushing on all these books! Sorry but the whole page is gonna be like this! Wow ok well one the setting: Paris! How better can that get!? Then add in some pretty amazing zombies! (My first zombie book and I LOVE!!) Now add in a totally hot-crush-worthy-obession-swoon-producing-heart-racing-off-the-charts-HOTT!-Frech-kick-ass-guy and see what you get: OUTSTANDING, AMAZING, BREATHTAKING work! I can't say much more it's just too amazing for words! Another sequel I am dying to have! (haha get what I did there! ;)

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3. Divergent by Veronica Roth. And once again a book that blew my mind! I Love the whole world/situation Veronica created! The factions. The stimulation. Everything!! To prove how great this book is: I lent it to a friend who does not like books at all for a book report and she finished it all in ONE night! I think that proves my point! No? Then go read it yourself! You NEED! this book! Four! Sigh...Four! I love you!!! :D *crazy fan girl scream* I quote my non-readin friend: "I would have a mystery guy catch me after falling to my doom any day of it was a guy like Four!" Enough said! ;) Insurgent I needeth thou noweth! lol

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2. Delirium by Lauren Oliver. Ok so if you haven't heard me say this before I'll say it again. I was really hesitant to read this book. The whole "love is a disease" thing kinda through me off. Then we were assigned to a book report (yes the same one I mentioned as above. She read Divergent and I read Delirium.) I decided to give it a try. BEST. DECISION. I. HAVE. EVER. MADE!!!! No joke! I LOVED, OBSESSED over this book! The whole "love is a disease" thing worked out perfect! Alex...Dear sweet Alex! *cries* *wipes tears away* Sorry. At the mention of his name my heart lurches and my stomach constricts. Wanna know why! :D Ok! Just lean in close so I can whisper! *wispers* You have to find out for yourself! Buy this book people! Don't borrow. Don't get it from the library. NO!! You need to OWN this book! I also need you Pandemonium!! Hurry!!!!

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Now! For the top book I adored this year!!!......Drum Role please!!! (Beware this may shock you! You would have NEVER seen this comming!!)

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1. The Iron Fey Series by Julie Kagawa. Are you surpised! haha If you know me well then no, you won't be surprised. But who can blame me!? This series is everything I love in books! Seriously EVER SINGLE THING in these books was perfect! I felt every emotion. Literally I bawled my eyes out in The Iron Queen! Ash! My dear beloved Ash! I LOVE him!! No boy has ever captured my heart like he has (fictional and non-fictional) ;) And Puck! I love you Puck! He is the best freind any one could ask for! Meghan starts of vulnerable and week but then she totally takes charge and becomes major kick-ass material! The world of The Neverever were the Fey dwell is beautiful! But don't let the looks fool you! It is dangerous! I loved every line! You guys HAVE to read these books! These are the books that awakened my book absession! I have always loved to read but these...THESE! Started the forest fire that will forever burn! Ya there is not enough words to stress my love! ;) <3 <3 <3

 ~~~~~~~Best Of 2011~~~~~~~

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