March was a terrible month.
I said I finished The Dream Thieves last month because I was planning to finish it before the post actually went up (all my posts are on schedules) but I read like a page or two a day for all of March and it took me forever to actually finish.
I also started Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children because the trailer for Tim Burton's movie came out and I was like 'damn I need to read that right now'. And so I did.
Onto books I *Actually* finished reading this month:
1. The Dream Thieves - Maggie Stiefvater
-I actually did it this time, I promise!
Now for April!!
1. Scarlet - Marissa Meyer
-I have started this one already! I love it so much!
2. Sea of Monsters - Rick Riordan
-I'm re-reading this one! I can't wait!
3. Red Queen - Victoria Aveyard
-I need to get onto this level.
4. Rebel Belle - Rachel Hawkins
-I still need to get on this level.
And of course I plan on finishing Miss. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children very soon so my brother can read it too!
March 31, 2016
March 27, 2016
30. As Dead As It Gets - Katie Alender
As Dead As It Gets by Katie Alender is a fantastic final book in this trilogy.
This book was different from the first two but still equally haunting. You won't know the exact reason for everything that is happening until Alexis figures it all out too.
Book one had a haunted doll, book two had a group of girls worshiping a demon, and this book has a full on poltergeist. That and a few random ghosts here and there.
Also, a crazy boyfriend.
Its pretty great. Only took me a day to read and I kind of want to read more about Alexis and her ability to see ghosts and what not.
But the way it ended really was a perfect ending for this little series. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to try some easy horror to try and get into it. (But I think I already said that.)
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
This book was different from the first two but still equally haunting. You won't know the exact reason for everything that is happening until Alexis figures it all out too.
Book one had a haunted doll, book two had a group of girls worshiping a demon, and this book has a full on poltergeist. That and a few random ghosts here and there.
Also, a crazy boyfriend.
Its pretty great. Only took me a day to read and I kind of want to read more about Alexis and her ability to see ghosts and what not.
But the way it ended really was a perfect ending for this little series. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to try some easy horror to try and get into it. (But I think I already said that.)
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
March 20, 2016
29. Where She Went - Gayle Forman
Where She Went by Gayle Forman is the perfect sequel in my eyes.
I love, love, loved this book. Just as much as I loved the first one. It deals with a lot of deep things but it's also very light and cute at times. It kind of reminds me of fan fiction and that may be why I like it so much but let's hope not.
Unlike the first book, this book follows Adam around about three and a half years after the last book ended. It slowly fills you in on what happened after the first book ended. It also takes some time to look into Adam's past.
We learn why he was so interested in Mia before they met each other. We learn things he thought while they were in a relationship and how he felt about Mia's family, and still does.
The book also shows us how much things can change over time, but some things will remain.
I can see why people might not have loved this book but it makes me think they overlooked the deeper meanings inside of it. The reasons why people might have hated it are so minimal to the reasons to love it.
I am not a fan of the one chapter in the present and the next in the past, however that is because I just want to read what happens in the present more. I just kind of impatient about that kind of thing. Even though I know it's necessary to show why these things are happening and explain it a little, I just want them to get on with it.
And even though this book didn't make me want to cry, it was still pretty much perfect in my mind.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
I love, love, loved this book. Just as much as I loved the first one. It deals with a lot of deep things but it's also very light and cute at times. It kind of reminds me of fan fiction and that may be why I like it so much but let's hope not.
Unlike the first book, this book follows Adam around about three and a half years after the last book ended. It slowly fills you in on what happened after the first book ended. It also takes some time to look into Adam's past.
We learn why he was so interested in Mia before they met each other. We learn things he thought while they were in a relationship and how he felt about Mia's family, and still does.
The book also shows us how much things can change over time, but some things will remain.
I can see why people might not have loved this book but it makes me think they overlooked the deeper meanings inside of it. The reasons why people might have hated it are so minimal to the reasons to love it.
I am not a fan of the one chapter in the present and the next in the past, however that is because I just want to read what happens in the present more. I just kind of impatient about that kind of thing. Even though I know it's necessary to show why these things are happening and explain it a little, I just want them to get on with it.
And even though this book didn't make me want to cry, it was still pretty much perfect in my mind.
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
March 13, 2016
28. The Raven Boys - Maggie Stiefvater
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater is a book that I swear everyone read before me.
Seriously, everyone and their grandmother has read this book before I did. Unless you haven't read it yet, then I suggest you go and start reading right this moment.
I'll admit, it was hard to get into at first. Maggie Stiefvater's writing style had me unconsciously skipping over details. I had to go back and re-read the fourth chapter after reading it the first time because I missed so many things.
Sometimes the point of view switches between chapters are super obvious, but other times they're not. It was very hard to differentiate between the boy's point of views when they are all in the same place unless it was glaringly obvious. Sometimes I'd read a whole chapter and not realize I was in Gansey's head (sort of) rather than Adam's head.
Sometimes I wanted Blue to just blurt everything out! She is very frustrating when she knows a lot more than she's telling them. She just needs to let them know in my opinion.
The one thing that really bugged me about this book was that Blue called her mother by her first name. That and I still have no idea who Orla and Calla are or if they are even related to Blue or not.
Other than that, I think I've got most of it and I'm pretty excited to read the next book. I actually got excited to read the second one only while half-way through this one. That's how excited I am.
Don't judge, you know you've done it at least once as well.
So if you were like me and haven't read this book yet, go and do it. I even told my boss she should read this book. Seriously. There are so many good things about it!
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
Seriously, everyone and their grandmother has read this book before I did. Unless you haven't read it yet, then I suggest you go and start reading right this moment.
I'll admit, it was hard to get into at first. Maggie Stiefvater's writing style had me unconsciously skipping over details. I had to go back and re-read the fourth chapter after reading it the first time because I missed so many things.
Sometimes the point of view switches between chapters are super obvious, but other times they're not. It was very hard to differentiate between the boy's point of views when they are all in the same place unless it was glaringly obvious. Sometimes I'd read a whole chapter and not realize I was in Gansey's head (sort of) rather than Adam's head.
Sometimes I wanted Blue to just blurt everything out! She is very frustrating when she knows a lot more than she's telling them. She just needs to let them know in my opinion.
The one thing that really bugged me about this book was that Blue called her mother by her first name. That and I still have no idea who Orla and Calla are or if they are even related to Blue or not.
Other than that, I think I've got most of it and I'm pretty excited to read the next book. I actually got excited to read the second one only while half-way through this one. That's how excited I am.
Don't judge, you know you've done it at least once as well.
So if you were like me and haven't read this book yet, go and do it. I even told my boss she should read this book. Seriously. There are so many good things about it!
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
March 6, 2016
27. Ink - Amanda Sun
Ink by Amanda Sun is
When I picked up this book in the store, the lady said that if (I can't remember her name) her coworker hadn't put this down as her staff pick then she would have.
However, I'm going to admit I didn't like it. So much to the point at page 72 I stopped reading and haven't picked it back up. I was pretty bored and I do plan on trying to read it again soon and when I do I'll let you know and I'll update this review but for now it's going to stay unfinished while I read books that I have more interest in first.
But I do plan on coming back to it!
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
When I picked up this book in the store, the lady said that if (I can't remember her name) her coworker hadn't put this down as her staff pick then she would have.
However, I'm going to admit I didn't like it. So much to the point at page 72 I stopped reading and haven't picked it back up. I was pretty bored and I do plan on trying to read it again soon and when I do I'll let you know and I'll update this review but for now it's going to stay unfinished while I read books that I have more interest in first.
But I do plan on coming back to it!
If you'd like me to read/ review a book, just leave a comment below! I'll try not to give too many spoilers or give too much away while reviewing the books, but if I do, also let me know so I can give warnings to anyone who hasn't read the books before. I appreciate all feedback, but please be respectful on constructive criticism.
Everyone's opinions are valuable so please don't make anyone feel terrible for having their own opinion on a book. Just because it's different from yours does not mean it's the wrong opinion.
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