Review:Fighting for Everything (Warrior Fight Club #1) by Laura Kaye

 Hey, readers! I know, I know! The last time anything was posted to this blog was about two years ago. Life happened to get in the way, and reading has become a luxury instead of something I did for pleasure every day. Yes, I still read some books, but not as much, and I never found the time to be able to write my thoughts out on the books I was reading.

Fast forward to November of 2017, and I found out that I was pregnant with my first child. Yay, right? Except the morning sickness has been really bad, and Ive even ended up in the hospital with dehydration. Boo!. However, one of the very few authors that I have followed throughout my hiatus has released a brand new series, and I KNEW I just had to read it! And man, am I glad I did. Without further ado, below is my review for Laura Kaye`s newest release, Fighting for Everything!

Fighting for Everything (Warrior Fight Club #1)

by

Laura Kaye (Goodreads Author)

 

Loving her is the biggest fight of his life…

Home from the Marines, Noah Cortez has a secret he doesn’t want his oldest friend, Kristina Moore, to know. It kills him to push her away, especially when he’s noticing just how sexy and confident she’s become in his absence. But, angry and full of fight, he’s not the same man anymore either. Which is why Warrior Fight Club sounds so good.

Kristina loves teaching, but she wants more out of life. She wants Noah—the boy she’s crushed on and waited for. Except Noah is all man now—in ways both oh so good and troubling, too. Still, she wants who he’s become—every war-hardened inch. And when they finally stop fighting their attraction, it’s everything Kristina never dared hope for.

But Noah is secretly spiraling, and when he lashes out, it threatens what he and Kristina have found. The brotherhood of the fight club helps him confront his demons, but only Noah can convince the woman he loves that he’s finally ready to fight for everything.

Let me start out by saying, OMG! I'm fangirling, guys!  I haven't been so drawn into a story in so long, I couldn't come up for breath! I read this amazing book in less than a day. A DAY! The chemistry between Noah and Kristina burned so slowly and beautifully, I couldn't help but power read my way through the pages.  

Fighting for Everything was an awesome introduction into the Warrior Fight Club, although I wish there was more of the actual club in the book. While not focusing on that, however, the turmoil our main characters face more than makes up for that fact. Honestly, I cannot wait until August to see if this book can be topped! I laughed, cried multiple times, held my breath, and rooted for them both to get their heads out of their butts and communicate! 

To be honest, I`m anticipating how Laura Kaye is going to top this book with the second, and I am counting down the days to August! 

Noah suffers from a form of PTSD, having been discharged after an accident. He has trouble seeing and hearing out of one side, and the turmoil and pain he experiences throughout this story really brings to light the trouble our vets experience in real life, and its portrayed in a better way than I have ever read in any other books. Im also awed at the fact this his issues are continually portrayed instead of just mentioned then never shown just to add some sort of drama like most other books do. 

Kristina is a very likeable character, you can tell the love she has for Noah. It was great watching how she grows, and eventually comes to the realization that Noah means more to her than she previously thought. Honestly, it was great seeing two friends realize this, and I may have found a new trope. It was written out beautifully. I wish the book had been longer, because I couldn't get enough of these two. I hope to see more of them in future books. 

All- in - all, I recommend this book to anyone and everyone who loves romance, and very well written ones at that. The slow burn is perfect, the chemistry even more so. 5 out of 5 stars!

ARC Review: With Visions of Red by Trisha Wolfe

 

With Visions of Red (Broken Bonds #1)

by Trisha Wolfe (Goodreads Author)

Criminal profiler Sadie Bonds knows blood. Her affair with the gruesome, dark world of killers began long before she started applying her analytical skills to investigate gory crime scenes. She gets inside the killers’ heads, breaks them down, relates to them on an arcane level. She prefers it this way—because it’s safer to ally herself with the villain than the victim. At least, that’s how she’s coped ever since she was abducted and tortured as a teen.

She will never be a victim again.

Now, she’s honed her skills in order to bring justice to these ritualistic offenders. Working alongside her colleagues, armed with sharp wit and a SIG, Sadie always catches her sadist. Until one ruthless serial killer gets inside Sadie’s head, turning the tables. He knows her secrets. Her obsessions. The darkest, most deviant part of her soul.

ARC Review: Chained by Night by Larissa Ione (MoonBound Clan Vampires #2)

 

Chained by Night (MoonBound Clan Vampire #2)

by Larissa Ione (Goodreads Author)

THE FUTURE OF HIS TRIBE
Leader of the vampire clan MoonBound, Hunter will do what he must to save his people from extinction—or worse, a torturous eternity as vampire slaves and subjects of human experimentation.To keep his enemies at bay, he has agreed to mate a rival clan leader’s daughter in return for peace between the clans and an ally in the looming war with the humans.

THE LOVER OF HIS SOUL
But survival comes at a price. First, Hunter must break an ancient curse by successfully negotiating three deadly tests. Then he must resist the searing passions of the gorgeous vampire warrior he despises but is bound to mate. Will Hunter stay true to his word? Or will he risk everything for the woman he really loves: the vampire seductress’s identical twin sister?

ARC Review: Tempted by a Rogue Prince by Felicity Heaton (Eternal Mates #3)

Tempted by a Rogue Prince (Eternal Mates #3)

by Felicity Heaton (Goodreads Author)

An elf prince on the verge of losing himself to the darkness, Vail is maddened by the forty-two centuries he was under the control of a witch and forced to war with his brother. Now, he roams Hell seeking an escape from his terrible past and the heads of all who bear magic. When demons of the Fifth Realm capture him, he sees a chance to end his existence, but when he wakes in a cell to a beautiful female, he finds not death but his only shot at salvation—his true fated mate.

Captured by the enemy of the Third Realm when the war ended, Rosalind has spent months in the cells of the Fifth Realm with her magic bound, forced to heal the new king’s demon warriors, and haunted by the lives she has taken. When she’s brought to heal an unconscious man, she discovers her only hope of escape has come in the form of her worst nightmare and the first part of a prediction that might spell her doom—a devastatingly handsome and dangerous dark elf prince.

Unwilling to fall under the control of anyone ever again, Vail must escape before the Fifth King can use him as a pawn in a deadly game of revenge, but he cannot leave without Rosalind, the woman who looks at him with dark desire in her stunning eyes and awakens a fierce hunger in his heart. A witch who drives him mad with need even as the darkness within whispers she will enslave him too.

Can Rosalind escape her fate as they embark on a journey fraught with danger and resist the temptation of her rogue elf prince? And can Vail overcome the memories that madden him in order to seize his chance for salvation and the heart of his fated female forever?

ARC Review: Desired by Stacey Kennedy (Club Sin #3)

Desired (Club Sin #3)

by Stacey Kennedy (Goodreads Author)

Readers of Fifty Shades of Grey are sure to love Desired, USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy’s latest seductive, electrifying novel of Club Sin, where fantasy becomes reality.
 
Kyler Morgan, Master at the legendary Club Sin in Las Vegas, knows how to give women what they want—too well. He hasn’t had a real challenge in a long time. Then Ella Snow enters his life. Beautiful, inhibited, and innocent in the ways of submission and domination, Ella is the new blood he’s been lusting after. Soon, the thrill of training her to embrace his world brings forth desires Kyler cannot control.
 
After ending an abusive relationship, Ella makes a promise to herself to start living life to the fullest. It’s one of the reasons she seeks out Club Sin. Here, Kyler’s every touch is a lesson in liberation, stirring passions that have no bounds. But as she falls under Kyler’s command, Ella discovers that some secrets are so dark they must come to light. Submission alone may not be enough to save her, leaving her Master with only one question: How can he help Ella heal while unlocking the deep pleasures she craves?
 
Desired is an erotic romance intended for mature audiences.
 
Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.

ARC Review: Better When He`s Bad by Jay Crownover

Better When He's Bad (Welcome to the Point #1)

by Jay Crownover (Goodreads Author)

Welcome to the Point

There’s a difference between a bad boy and a boy who’s bad . . . meet Shane Baxter.

Sexy, dark, and dangerous, Bax isn’t just from the wrong side of the tracks, he is the wrong side of the tracks. A criminal, a thug, and a brawler, he’s the master of bad choices, until one such choice landed him in prison for five years. Now Bax is out and looking for answers, and he doesn’t care what he has to do or who he has to hurt to get them. But there’s a new player in the game, and she’s much too innocent, much too soft…and standing directly in his way.

Dovie Pryce knows all about living a hard life and the tough choices that come with it. She’s always tried to be good, tried to help others, and tried not to let the darkness pull her down. But the streets are fighting back, things have gone from bad to worse, and the only person who can help her is the scariest, sexiest, most complicated ex-con The Point has ever produced.

Bax terrifies her, but it doesn’t take Dovie long to realize that some boys are just better when they’re bad.

I am a huge fan of Jay Crownover`s Marked Men series.  And boy, I could not wait until this one came out. Its going around that this is much  more dark and dirty than the other series, and I must say I agree. Bax is just plain BAD and sexy, and a very well written character.

There is a lot going on in this book -- drugs, theft, prostitution, you name it. And instead of focusing more on 
the romance, it goes right for the guts and from the first page there is fighting.

Dovie was an interesting character. She was one of those strong willed girls that Jay Crownover manages to write so well. Despite being terrified of her situation she ran headlong into danger out of loyalty. 

Bax was, in pure Crownover fashion, freaking PERFECT. Well, not really perfect, but... cant I keep him?! Hes sexy as crap, a total badass, and is willing to throwdown for his girl. Who wouldnt love a guy like that? and can I just say I totally enjoyed watching him get over his emotional struggle and fall stupidly in love. 

I did look forward to Bax`s POV a lot, though. To me he was much more interesting that Dovie, not sure why. The secondary characters were perfect, and I was just sucked into the book. 

All in all, without giving too much away, I absolutely loved this book. I rated it four stars, and I cant wait for more in the series. Its a must buy, and if you havent heard of her Marked Men series, well then get yourself out from under that rock and check those out too!
 

ARC Review: Nash by Jay Crownover

Nash (Marked Men #4)

by Jay Crownover (Goodreads Author)

Will their past determine their future?

Saint Ford has worked hard to achieve her childhood dream of becoming of nurse. Focused on her work and devoted to her patients, there’s no room for love. She doesn’t need a guy making waves in her calm, serene life—especially when he’s the unforgettable hottie who nearly destroyed her in high school. Dark, brooding Nash Donovan might not remember her or the terrible pain he caused. But he turned her world upside down . . . and now he’s trying to do it again.

Saint has no idea that Nash isn’t the cocky player he once was. Uncovering a devastating family secret has rocked his world, and now he’s struggling to figure out his future. He can’t be distracted by the pretty nurse he seems to meet everywhere. Still, he can’t ignore the sparks that fly between them —or how she seems so desperate to get away from him. But the funny, sweet, and drop-dead gorgeous Saint is far too amazing to give up on—especially since she’s the only thing in his life that seems to make sense.

When Nash discovers the truth about their past, he realizes he may have lost her heart before he could even fight for it. Now, Saint has to decide: is Nash worth risking herself for all over again?

ARC Review: Blood Stained Tranquility by N. Isabelle Blanco

Blood Stained Tranquility by N. Isabelle Blanco
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So, I'm going to start out by saying that if you read the first book when it first came out and you have a terrible memory or read a lot of books (like I do), you might want to either skim through the first book or re-read it to re-fresh your memory. I dived in, and I had read the first one early on and found myself sorta lost at first, but while the book gave me a refresher on what had happened, I think it might have helped if I had read the first one closer to the second one.

ARC Review: Claimed by a Deomn King by Felicity Heaton

Claimed by a Demon King by Felicity E. Heaton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So, I think I did a no no with this book. I didnt read the first book, and I didnt realize that this was the second book in the series and I went ahead and read it. It was also my first Felicity Heaton book. This isnt the first time I have found myself in this predicament, btw.

I will say, for anyone who has done or is about to do the same thing I did, that personally I dont think that you will be that bad off without the first book. It might be good to go back and read it if you have read this one first, and I will make sure I do that, but aside from a few things, I wasnt too lost.

Mini ARC Review: Fierce by Clarissa Wild

Fierce by Clarissa Wild
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

So, I was really looking forward to this book. Loved the cover, which was what really drew me to the book in the first place. I had been getting into contemporary romance and NA books lately, so I thought I would give it a try.

I was sorely dissapointed about the fact that I could not even finish it. Yes, everybody have different opinions in books, and while Im sad that this book wasnt for me, a line had to be drawn at a certain point.

I didnt like the main character or the point of view. The "Hero", while totally hot, was crying at every turn and that, people, is a turn off. Certain events were just confusing me, and honestly, I didnt find anything in the book that drew me in and made me want to keep reading. Emotions seemed unrealistic and I just didnt like it.

Not sure if I will pick up another book by the author. Maybe, but maybe not.

ARC Review: Hot Shots by Anne Marsh, Lynn LaFleur, and Stacey Kennedy

Hot Shots by Anne Marsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Do you love hot alphas? Do you love hot alphas... that fight fires and wear uniforms and are just plain sexy and totally dominate in the bedroom?

If your answer is yes, then this is the book for you! Filled with three stories all equally as sizzling as the last, these hot alpha firefighters will be everything you want -- and more!

Anne Marsh wrote the novella "Fired Up", which is about a firefighter, or Hot Shot (as their called), and a brush fire observer. Hannah watches for fires in a nature preserve every summer and reports them for the Hot Shots to put out. A chance encounter with Hot Shot Cole over the airwaves of the radio will sweep them up into a passionate summer affair.

(ARC) Challenge Review: Bared by Stacey Kennedy (Club Sin #2)

Bared by Stacey Kennedy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ok, so this book is NOTHING like Claimed! Its dirtier and maybe a bit more... dramatic. But lemme tell you, despite the fact that throughout half of the book I wanted to punch both Cora and Aidan, I did enjoy this book.

It was hot and passionate and so damn confusing with the ups and downs and the "OMG hes breaking my heart but I refuse to leave! Or tell him how I feel!" (not to give away anything), that I just didn't want to put down the book because of it. I wanted to see what was next and it about drove me crazy.

Cora, while I expected her to be slightly tougher, surprised me a bit. She was very... emotional throughout the book. It wasn't until about the end that I saw her as I expected her to be. Aidan kept saying she was strong, but I had my doubts. Although with rational thinking, I can see it. Kind of. But still, I did expect more from her, but I didnt hate her character, which is a very good thing.

Aidan... OMG I just wanted to punch him. Yea, he had his moments where I was all "Awwwww..." because hes really sweet and passionate and just perfect, but hes soooooo.... a guy. And not only that, but hes a guy who had a traumatic thing happen (Again, no spoilers!) that kinda blinded him to everything, well, romantic.

All in all, I did enjoy reading Bared, and I cant wait to get my hands on more books in the series.

I received a digital copy of the book via netgalley, and it in no way swayed my opinion. Stacey Kennedy and her amazing writing did that.

Review: Rome by Jay Crownover

Rome (Marked Men #3)by Jay Crownover (Goodreads Author)Sometimes the wrong choice can be just right . . .
Fun and fearless, Cora Lewis knows how to keep her tattooed "bad boy" friends at the Marked in line. But beneath all that flash and sass is a broken heart. Cora won't let herself get burned again. She's waiting to fall in love with the perfect man—a baggage-free, drama-free guy ready for commitment. Then she meets Rome Archer. 

Rome Archer is as far from perfect as a man can be. He's stubborn, rigid, and bossy. And he's returned from his final tour of duty more than a little broken. Rome's used to filling many roles: big brother, doting son, supersoldier—but none of those fit anymore. Now he's just a man trying to figure out what to do with the rest of his life while keeping the dark demons of war and loss at bay. He would have been glad to suffer through it alone, until Cora comes sweeping into his life and becomes a blinding flash of color in a sea of gray.Perfect may not be in the cards, but perfectly imperfect could just last forever . . 

ARC Review and Book Trailer: Hard As It Gets by Laura Kaye

Hard As It Gets (Hard Ink #1)

by Laura Kaye (Goodreads Author)

Tall, dark, and lethal...

Trouble just walked into Nicholas Rixey's tattoo parlor. Becca Merritt is warm, sexy, wholesome--pure temptation to a very jaded Nick. He's left his military life behind to become co-owner of Hard Ink Tattoo, but Becca is his ex-commander's daughter. Loyalty won't let him turn her away. Lust has plenty to do with it too.

With her brother presumed kidnapped, Becca needs Nick. She just wasn't expecting to want him so much. As their investigation turns into all-out war with an organized crime ring, only Nick can protect her. And only Becca can heal the scars no one else sees.

Desire is the easy part. Love is as hard as it gets. Good thing Nick is always up for a challenge...

ARC Short Review: Fireblood by Trisha Wolfe

Fireblood by Trisha Wolfe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Once again Trisha weaves a compelling story and world that just sucks readers in and doesnt let them go. I fully enjoyed reading another one of her books. While it took me a bit longer to read this one, once it hit that certain spot I didnt want to put it down.

The characters are amazing and I wouldnt change a thing about it. The POV annoyed me a bit because I felt that it should have been third person. It would have been much much better if we could delve into the minds of the other characters. Maybe a bit more jucier, too ;) The romance was good and OMG I want Devlan.

Im suprised, too, because Im not used to her books actually having a non cliff hangy ending. I dont have to anticipate another book even though I found multiple spots she could have cliffed us at.

All in all, there isnt much to say about this book other than the fact that you should go out and buy it. Stat.

Seriously, youll love it. I love Trisha`s writing style and the worlds she builds and the characters just fit. And while this review totally sucks and I promise to re-do it, take this as a hint to BUY IT WHEN IT COMES OUT!

Fireblood (Fireblood #1)

by Trisha Wolfe (Goodreads Author)

To save a kingdom, Zara must choose between a prince who could be the answer and a rising rebellion that threatens to take control.

When Zara Dane is chosen to marry Prince Sebastian Hart, son of the man who ordered her father’s capture, Zara knows she must fight to save everything she loves from ruin.

Being betrothed to the prince means a life trapped behind the towering stone walls of the Camelot-forged realm. Under the watchful eye of the prince's first knight, Sir Devlan Capra, changing her future becomes difficult.

When an unlikely rebel reveals the truth about the deadly secrets that fuel King Hart’s twisted world, Zara’s path to rescue her father becomes clouded by deception. The Rebels clear her path by forcing Zara’s hand with an ultimatum: sway Prince Sebastian to join the Rebels, convincing him of his father’s evil nature, or they will take him out.

But Zara is uncertain about a future under the Rebels’ command and where the prince’s heart truly lies. She must decide who to trust, what to believe, and what she’s truly fighting for before the king destroys all of Karm, including her heart.

Paperback, 376 pages

Expected publication: November 26th 2013 by Spencer Hill Press

 

ARC Review: Bound by Night by Larissa Ione (Moonbound Clan Vampire #1)

Bound by Night by Larissa Ione
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Only Larissa Ione books that I have read are the Lord of Deliverance books. The vampires in that series are VERY different from the ones in this series.

In this world that Larissa Ione created, vampires are known to the humans - and slaves! Or on the run and in hiding. Anywhoo, this book revolves around Nicole, a human whose family is the leading manufacturers in everything, well, anti vampires, and Riker, a vampire who hates humans because they killed his mate.

I will say, it wasn't at all what I was expecting (especially because I was used to the OTHER type of vampires that she had introduced us to), and at times it was boring. But for an introduction into this world, it wasn't that bad.

Review: Wounded Angel by Stacy Gail (short)

Wounded Angel by Stacy Gail
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So, what to say about this book? Well, for one... I LOVED IT! Honestly, these books just get better and better! They are so well written and captivating. Finally, after a long wait, we finally see how the books are connected! Yay! I was starting to wonder...

Characters from the other two books come into play in this book, and its all up to Nate and his lovely badass lady friend, Ella to hunt down the evil demonic spirit that is trying to take over the world.

As they struggle to solve the mystery of their target- and come to terms with their past- a passionate heat smothers between them and their attraction grows too hot to resist....

And let me tell you... HOT! By far, this is my favorite. It even made me cry. To sum it up, its a broken woman healing a broken man. gah! The emotions. Stacy Gail is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors, what with her sexy angels and all. Girls Rule? Ya know it! ;)

If you havnt read any of the books in the series, I highly recommend this for anyone 17+ and fans of Angel, Demons, Fallen Angels, and Kick- ass heroines.



A descendant of the Angel of Vengeance, Nate da Luca was gifted with an uncanny ability to find things. It made his job as a detective a breeze—until he learned the hard way that some things should remain hidden. After that, his powers vanished, along with his belief in himself. Which is going to make tracking down Gabriella Littlefield for his latest client a challenge.

Personal trainer Ella Little paid a hefty price for her life—now all she wants is to live it in peace. Then a sexy hulk of a man turns up in her gym, reigniting desires she thought she'd left behind along with her real name and hair color.

Desires she can't deny even after she discovers Nate's no stranger to her dark past.

Before he can convince her the attraction is mutual, Nate's going to have to earn Ella's trust. But a demon is playing for keeps in the world of humans, using Ella as bait, and the last thing they have is time.

Review: How Beauty Saved the Beast by Jax Garren (short)

How Beauty Saved the Beast by Jax Garren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I totally loved this one. This is the sequel to How Beauty Met the Beast, and its filled with action and not so subtle romance. A new character comes into play, and its fun watching Jolie grapple with jealousy. I found myself wanting to scream because she is clueless about Hauks feelings for her, and vice versa.There really isnt much to say about how awesome this book is without giving anything away. Just, trust me on this one.

I'm left stunned many times, and the ending is TO DIE FOR! If you haven't read any of the books in this series, but want to, you should totally drop what your doing and pick up the books! This is one modern day version of Beauty and the Beast you DON'T want to miss :)


Jolie Benoit left her old life behind to become an agent of the Underlight. Training under Sergeant Wesley Haukon, she’s honing her combat skills, all the while coping with the intense sexual attraction she feels for Hauk. She keeps their friendship casual, but when his high school sweetheart transfers into their division, Jolie finds herself grappling with jealousy.

The Underlight gave Hauk a purpose, but he can’t escape his past completely. The physical and emotional scars from the fire that killed seven fellow Army Rangers will mark him forever. Jolie sends his protective instincts into overdrive, but he’s convinced he’ll never be worthy of her love.

Hauk is determined to keep Jolie from harm. But when the Order of Ananke ambushes them with a new weapon that neutralizes Hauk, making him vulnerable, it’s Jolie who must tap into her hidden strengths to rescue him—or risk losing him forever…

Review and giveaway: Astarte`s Wrath by Trisha Wolfe

Astarte`s wrath is based in Alexandria, and if I'm not mistaken, that's in Egypt. I will say that I failed geography, so I seriously don't know. The book is a prequel to Destiny`s Fire, and lemme tell you what... It rocked! I totally loved it, and this was the first book I have read by Trisha Wolfe. I'm very pleased with the writing style, despite the fact that I'm not a big fan of first person POV`s.

This book left me guessing time and again, and I swear I was so emotional when I had finished that I wasnt sure if I should scream, cry, or hit something. Yea, it had that big of an effect on me. Astarte`s Wrath was so well woven into history that you have no choice but to question it.

Astarte`s Wrath is basically about the son of Cleopatra and Caesar, and his guardian. Its in the Guardian`s POV, who is Astarte, or Star, and from the beginning you can just tell she has feelings for her master, and they are returned. Seriously, I wanted to jump in the book and pound their heads in because their just so... so... ughhh, I cant even find words! Its frustrating that they cant see that they have feelings for each other!

The battle scenes had lost some luster since they were in first person POV, but it didn't take away the impact. I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens next! And when their isn't a battle going on, it goes straight back to that hair pulling romance where they are freaking clueless! 

*Pow!* Review: The Collector by Victoria Scott

So, you may have seen this bad buy around lately. His name is Dante Walker, and he will blow your socks off! Not really, but his arrogant attitude might make you want to take yours off and shove them in his mouth ;).

Everyone was just raving about The Collector, and because I had missed the deadline for the tour, I requested it on Netgalley as soon as I saw it pop up. And lemme tell you, it was better than I had expected! I do like my favorite book guys with some "swag", but Dante takes the cake. Hes borderline jerk, but for some reason I didnt hate him like I knew I should have.

I just sat there and grinned like an idiot because I knew by the end of the book he was going to get his ass handed to him by this little thing called L-O-V-E. It was so amazing, and I didn't mind that it was in first person POV at all. In fact, Dante was so hilarious that I couldn't help but laugh my ass off - or try not to because I didn't want the teachers to know I was ignoring them to read.