House Trap by Mike Mauthor

Rating: ☆☆☆☆

Blurb Summary: 

Rachel Evans is a sixteen year old overachiever who would take nothing less than to achieve her goal of getting into Dartmouth College. But Rachel’s life would never be the same once she stepped into the house of Alicia Hausefalle, the most popular girl in Wedds High School. Rachel was there to tutor her. She never expected to meet two strangers who were ready to end her life.

I don't what I expected from this book but it wasn't this. I liked how the prologue was set in the past. The whole Nicholas twist was very predictable though. The story was a bit slow until we got to Alicia's house. I liked how strong and independent that main character Rachel was, Nathan was also another favourite of mine. This book has freaked me out as my house has a lock-down system and I finished this in the wee hours of the morning. I loved how brutal Scott was and Jay's secret was interesting. Overall I liked how the book ended and my need for a sequel was satisfied. I literally jumped up and down when I found out about the sequel 'Fiery Trap' and after reading the preview I need to know what happens! I can safely say I am a fan of Mike Mauthor's work!

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Allegiant by Veronica Roth

Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Blurb Summary: 

One choice will define you.

What if your whole world was a lie?
What if a single revelation—like a single choice—changed everything?
What if love and loyalty made you do things you never expected?

The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories.

But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.

I have to say I have mixed feelings about the last book in the 'Divergent' series. It wasn't as fast paced as the other two but it still had enough action to satisfy me. The two point of views (Tris and Tobias) was very confusing and I found myself being too engrossed in the story to look at the name by the start of the chapter and I ended being very confused as to why this character was saying something that wasn't like them.  
I'm not ashamed to say I cried at the whole last quarter of the book. Veronica Roth's writing style is able to convey enough emotion to leave me mourning for days. Don't expect this book to be a jolly ride.

Ive heard mixed opinions on 'Allegiant' but I have to say I did enjoy it, even though there were many points where I wanted to put it down. So in my opinion great ending to a brilliant series. Well done Veronica Roth. 

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