ETERNAL
Author: Cynthia Leitich Smith
Received from: Public Library

• Reading level: Young Adult
• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (February 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763635731
• ASIN: B002KQ6FNS

SYNOPSIS:

At last, Miranda is the life of the party: all she had to do was die. Elevated and adopted by none other than the reigning King of the Mantle of Dracul, Miranda goes from high-school theater wannabe to glamorous royal fiend overnight.

Meanwhile, her reckless and adoring guardian angel, Zachary, demoted to human guise as the princess’s personal assistant, has his work cut out for him trying to save his girl’s soul and plan the Master’s fast-approaching Death Day gala.

MY TAKE:

I had mixed emotions about this book as I was reading it. In the beginning, I enjoyed the characters of Miranda, Zachary and even Lucy and Josh. I loved how it alternated between Miranda’s and Zachary’s point of view. We got a chance to see the thoughts and feelings from both main characters of the book. Then the plot thickens. Miranda dies and becomes a vampire. Zach, who was Miranda’s Guardian Angel falls. They both get a new guardian angel named Josh. Lucy all but vanishes out of the book except for a few mentions here and there. I found the middle of this story boring and wanting to get to better stuff. Then BAM! The last part of the book turns to adventure and action and moving fast! I found myself loving the character of Zach and caring more about him through the whole book instead of Miranda. Josh gave me plenty of LOL moments and he was only a secondary character in the book. By the end, I wanted to throw the book up against the wall and curse up a storm. WHY? Not because I hated the ending, but because of the way it ended. It did not end the way I expected and it ticked me off. LOL. It will not end the way you want it to, but you will still find yourself enjoying the ending anyway. It leaves it open for the next in the series and I can’t wait to see what happens next!

MY RATING:

This is a cute little MEME I snagged from Crackin’ Spines & Takin’ Names. It was so cute that I thought I would fill it out and share it on my blog!

1. Do you like blue cheese?

Yes. Yum. My family hates it and when they see me buy it they start giving me the dry heave sounds.

2. Have you ever been drunk?

Yep, and fortunately I have learned how to stop now as soon as I feel a buzz. I grew up and realized that drinking is not as much fun as it used to be.

3. Do you own a gun?

Nope.

4. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite?

Fruit punch has always been my favorite.

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?

Nah. I figure if it is bad I will let it in one ear and out the other and just keep on going in life. What can you do? LOL

6. What do you think of hot dogs?

Yuck.

7. Favorite Christmas movie?

Oh this is a hard one. I have 2 must see Christmas movies. A Christmas Story and Christmas Vacation. My hubby and I laugh our butts off every year with these two!

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?

A cup of coffee if my hubby made some, and then straight to my 12 pack of coca cola.

9. Can you do push ups?

Yeah right! LOL…I can barely push myself up out of bed in the morning.

10. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry?

Who messes with jewelry everyday? I love my wedding ring set.

11. Favorite hobby?

Duh, reading!

12. Do you have A.D.D.?

No. Although at times I wish I had the energy people with it have.

13. What’s your favorite shoe?

I don’t have a favorite shoe, but if we talk about purses……..

14. Middle name?

I use to hate my middle name until my Grandmother passed away. We have the same middle name. Lucille.

15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?

I love this Major League movie I am watching, I wish my youngest daughter would come off of her sugar rush from Halloween candy and whats for dinner?

16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink?

Coca Cola, Coca Cola, Coca Cola…lol

17. Current worry?

Same as everyone else, which bills get the luck of the draw this payday for payment.

18. Current hate right now?

Bills..enough said.

19. Dum da dum dummmm what is that?

Dragnet theme??

20. How did you bring in the new year?

I am so boring….sleeping.

21. Where would you like to go?

Ireland…it looks so pretty in pictures.

22. Name three people who will complete this?

I dunno.

23. Do you own slippers?

Yes and I hardly ever use them and it makes my hubby so mad! LOL

24. What color shirt are you wearing right now?

My husbands orange work shirt.

25. Do you like sleeping on Satin sheets?

Never have and frankly, I like my good old cotton sheets.

26. Can you whistle?

I use to but now I can’t do it as well.

27. Favorite color?

PURPLE

28. Would you be a pirate?

Nah. Just a vampire.

29. What songs do you sing in the shower?

I don’t sing in the shower. I get in, and get out.

30. Favorite Girl’s Name?

I don’t know. But I guess any of my daughters names. Morgan, Madison or Allison

31. Favorite boy’s name?

Not sure.

32. What’s in your pocket right now?

A lighter.

33. Last thing that made you laugh?

My hubby and I joking around over his tools.

34. Best bed sheets as a child?

My New Kids on the Block set…I know. I was one of those people.

35. Worst injury you’ve ever had as a child?

Not sure. A sprained wrist I think.

36. Do you love where you live?

Heck no. Who loves living in a hot, dusty desert?!

37. Revenge of the Nerds or Fast Times at Ridgemont High?

Um, neither.

38. Who is your loudest friend?

They are all about the same. LOL

39. How many dogs do you have?

None.

40. Does someone have a crush on you?

Yep, my hubby!

42. What is your favorite candy?

I will say Reeses for the moment. Until I can get my hands on my kids’ Halloween candy.

43. Favorite Sports Team?

Raiders

44. What song do you want played at your funeral?

Another One Bites the Dust….lol

Now why don’t you give it a go and link back here so everyone can see your answers!