Book Review - Resist By Sarah Crossan

I was so happy when this sequel finally came out, and I was even more thrilled to know it was just going to be a sequel instead of a trilogy.  Not because it's not a great series, because it is!  But Sometimes its so hard to find a book you love and have to wait so many years just to find out how it's going to end.
Resist is the sequel to Breathe.

As always, this is not a spoiler review for Resist, but if you haven't read Breathe first, you may want to read the first book before reading the rest of this review!

Resist picks up pretty much exactly where Breathe left off.  Bea, Quinn, Ronan and Alina are all outlaws and on the run and hoping to start a revolution.  The world is dying, and they never know which breath may become their last.

Bea and Quinn are with Jazz and on their way to what they hope will be to find a resistance and additional hope and help in Sequoia.  But when they are only a few days away tragedy strikes Jazz and Quinn is forced to move on without Bea and Jazz and get to Sequoia for help and back before Bea and Jazz run out of air.

Quinn reaches sequoia to find that Alina and the others made it there before him.  he had hoped for a welcoming and help, but what he is about to get is nothing he could have ever imagined. Armed with only determination, he must find a way to get back to Bea before it's too late.

Alina, has been at Sequoia for long enough to know it is nothing like they could have ever expected and the furthest thing from the safe haven they imagined.  Each day there, seems to take a different turn.  When Quinn shows up, they realize they must all come together and get back to Bea and the pod and join the revolution.

Ronan was raised with privileges, he has never had to work for every last breath.  But despite his privileges, he has decided he wants to help aid and become the resistance from within the pod.  Ronan is forced to have to choose and decide if he has the courage to do what it's going to take.  However, just because he is privileged doesn't mean he is going to have it easy.

Sarah Crossan has woven a beautiful conclusion to the Breathe series with Resist.  This sequel is full high energy and fully action packed with characters you will love.  A few twists and turns that you would have never guessed that will keep you guessing til the last pages.  This is a YA dystopian, but even adults will love this series.  I absolutely loved the original plot of this Breathe series and Resist was a wonderful conclusion.  If you check it out I think you will too!!!


Disclaimer: I was not asked to review this book, this review is of my own thoughts and opinions after I read the series.

Travel Tuesday: Craters Of The Moon National Monument

This week I am taking you to Idaho, a place called Craters Of The Moon National Monument.  Personally, I think this is the perfect place to visit if you are driving through the state, or need an overnight stop.  You can easily see everything you'd like in a few hours, or do most of the hikes in half to a full day.

What is Craters Of The Moon National Monument?  Huge mass of lava flows, with a few cinder cones spread throughout the sagebrush.  These are the residual effect of ancient lava flows.  A fun fact, in 1969 Apollo astronauts came to this place so they could prepare for their future trips to the moon:)  Additionally, the National Parks service officially calls this the "weird" park.

First, you'll want to stop off at the ranger station and pay the entrance fee, and grab a map of the area with a list of the things to do and see.  Additionally, if you are planning on visiting and going into the caves, you'll need to obtain a Cave Permit.

Then take your car and start driving the loops to see the different points of interest, as well as the different hikes.  This is something people can do either completely by car, or if you like to get out and hike or cave, there is a bit of adventure too!

I am one of those people that absolutely loves the outdoors, and I can find beauty in all things.  Some may see acres and acres of black rock and sagebrush, and I see beauty and adventure.  I love being in places where you can't see homes/business for as far as the eye can see, I find it so peaceful!

This is one of the largest cinder cones you can hike up on top of.  It may not look like much of a hill, but it was:)  I found it especially hilly since I climbed the the day after I ran 26.2:)

Hope my dad doesn't mind me using this shot.  I mentioned that the hill you climbed is a pretty steep climb.  Well this picture was taken with my dad about 3/4th of the way down the hill.  See the tiny parking lot below?  That is the starting point, now you see how big this cinder cone is.  On my tired marathon legs, going down was much tougher than going up, especially when your legs are jello:)

I enjoyed getting out and hiking along the different trails to the different cinders to look down their holes or into the caves:)  I didn't go caving this trip, but if I am ever in the area again sometime (on less tired legs) I will definitely be going down below!

Like I mentioned above, the area is vast and their are really spectacular views a top the different points and cinder cones.

I also enjoy reading about geology and learning about the different things in the earths history!

So that is it!  If you are ever going to be on your way through Idaho I highly recommend taking the short detour to visit this National Monument!  It's not exactly one, I would plan an entire trip to see, but it is for sure a great place to stop along your way if you are in the area!

IF YOU GO:
* There is a fee per car
* Permits are required for exploring the caves
* Take water with you if you'll plan to be out hiking in the summer
* Bring a camera:)
* Wear a good pair of shoes
* If you'll be caving or climbing on the rocks wear a good pair of leather gloves, that lava can really cut you up good if your not prepared.
* Also if you'll be climbing around on things, wear pants instead of shorts, to keep your skin from getting cut from the lava rock.
* They do have a campground, if you need a place to stay.