Waiting on Wednesday

Every week Breaking the Spine hosts the bookish meme for book bloggers to share what books they are waiting on to be released!  This week I’m waiting on: 

Release Date: April 16, 2013

I Hunt Killers introduced the world to Jasper (Jazz) Dent, the son of the world’s most infamous serial killer. 

When a desperate New York City detective comes knocking on Jazz’s door asking for help with a new case, Jazz can’t say no. The Hat-Dog Killer has the Big Apple–and its police force running scared with no leads. So Jazz and his girlfriend Connie hop on a plane to the big city and get swept up in a killer’s murderous game. 

Meanwhile, Jazz’s dad Billy is watching…and waiting.

Top Ten Tuesday!

Every week the Broke and the Bookish host a meme for all book bloggers called Top Ten Tuesday.  What happens is that the moderators announce a topic, and we all post on it!  This week’s topic is:

Top Ten Favorite Books from the Lifespan of Your Blog

(click on the titles of the books to see my review!)

1. The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa

2. Tangled Tides by Karen Amanda Hooper

3. Insurgent by Veronica Roth

4. Partials by Dan Wells

5. Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta

6. Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

7. I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga

8. Such a Rush by Jennifer Echols

9. The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross

10. This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel

What are some of yours? 🙂

Book Review: I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga

What if the world’s worst serial killer…was your dad?

Jasper (Jazz) Dent is a likable teenager. A charmer, one might say.

But he’s also the son of the world’s most infamous serial killer, and for Dear Old Dad, Take Your Son to Work Day was year-round. Jazz has witnessed crime scenes the way cops wish they could–from the criminal’s point of view.

And now bodies are piling up in Lobo’s Nod.

In an effort to clear his name, Jazz joins the police in a hunt for a new serial killer. But Jazz has a secret–could he be more like his father than anyone knows

This book was amazing. 

It has all the elements that makes up a well-written and plotted young adult novel: likable characters will believable flaws, a strong point of view choice, a complex plot, interesting parent-child dynamics, and the story is not driven by a sappy love story.

When I first read the synopsis, I knew I had to get my hands on this book because it involves a serial killer.  Serial killers are so psychologically fascinating, and I couldn’t wait to see how Lyga represented a sociopath.  Another aspect I wanted to see in this novel was how gory a young adult author could really get when describing murders and habits of serial killers.  In fact, most books that involve death or murder don’t describe the scene much, other than just stating how the person died.  I love that Lyga respects the intelligence and maturity of the reader by giving us the details at the crime scenes. 

The mystery aspect of this novel was well done, and I like that “The Impressionist” was using details from Jazz’s fathers original crimes to select his victims.  It really allowed the story to go in directions I wasn’t expecting–especially when it came to the killer’s chosen victims.  Those really took me by surprise.  I can say that I did figure out who the murderer was prior to the reveal, but it did not take away from my reading experience.

I look forward to the upcoming sequel, especially after that ending!  Lyga has a fan in me.

4.5 Bards.

Top Ten Tuesdays!

Every week The Broke and the Bookish hosts a weekly meme called Top Ten Tuesday! Every Tuesday has a different Top Ten Topic (posted ahead of time for participants) and this week’s topic is: 

Top Ten Books You’d Like to See Made Into A Movie

1. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare 

 Victorian outfits, clockwork creatures, and two hot leading men? I’m in.  

2.  Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor 

Angels,  Demons, Blue Hair…Yep!

3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

I’m honestly not sure how they would tell this story since it is in the POV of Death, but I think it could be very moving if it is done right.  

4. I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga

I just finished this book (and my review will be up tomorrow) and I really want to see this story come to life!

5. The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross

Steampunk, Romance, Clockwork Creatures…YES! 

6. The Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning

I need to see Barrons and Mac’s adventure and romance on the screen. Period.

7. Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

I’m a sucker for a good adventure story. And THIS one would be great on screen.  

8. Partials by Dan Wells

There are SO many great things that can make this into an excellent movie. DO IT!

9. Seraphina by Rachel Hartman

What is there to say? This fantasy novel would be beautiful on screen. 

10. Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

I’m a sucker for starcrossed lovers, and Helen and Lucas are no exception! Plus there is some great action!

What books do you want to see turned into a movie?

Now Reading: I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga

What if the world’s worst serial killer…was your dad?

Jasper (Jazz) Dent is a likable teenager. A charmer, one might say.

But he’s also the son of the world’s most infamous serial killer, and for Dear Old Dad, Take Your Son to Work Day was year-round. Jazz has witnessed crime scenes the way cops wish they could–from the criminal’s point of view.

And now bodies are piling up in Lobo’s Nod.

In an effort to clear his name, Jazz joins the police in a hunt for a new serial killer. But Jazz has a secret–could he be more like his father than anyone knows?