39. The Gathering - Kelley Armstrong

Kelley Armstrong has quickly become one of my favourite authors.

I'll admit that this book has a slow start. My friend and I wanted to read this book alongside each other so we could talk about it as we read. However, she could hardly get as far as the sixth chapter without me raving about how amazing the fifteenth chapter was.

It seems a little boring, however it was not to me. This book hooked me almost right away and kept me reading. I tried to wait for my friend to catch up with me but she gave up. That is a-okay.

Don't push yourself to read something if it doesn't interest you.

Although... if you fall in love with it, then keep going! Its totally worth it!

I can say that this book is one that only a select few people can get as hooked as I was and keep going. As I said a few seconds ago, it is very slow.

For some reason, don't ask me why, the thing that kept me reading was the first death in the book. This is the second trilogy that I've read that has started off with a death very early on - like within the first two chapters - and I mostly kept reading because I wanted to know what happened. I'm not going to tell you and spoil anything about who it was or what happened, but it was kind of awesome.

Do not judge! I was not yet emotionally attached to any characters when this death occurred so everything was fine.

I think that if you have a weird death in a book that is very unexplained at the time it happens, it's very awesome. Because you know you're going to find out later how it happened and that's one of the best parts.

I'd also like to say that Maya and Raffe are a new OTP of mine. I don't care what anyone else has to say on the subject. I ship it. Don't spoil me if you've read the other two books. I still have not and I'm going to very soon.

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.

April Haul

From Value Village:

1. The Dragon Heir

2. The Iron Knight

3. Haunted

4. The Red Necklace

5. Dead is the New Black


From Chapters:

1. A Whole New World

2. Once Upon a Dream

3. Worlds of Ink and Shadow

4. Daughters of Ruin

5. this is where it ends

6. Falling Kingdoms

7. The Wizard Heir

8. The Enchanter Heir

9. Me Before You

10. The Iron Queen

11. City of Ember

12. Landline


Alright, so there are no authors because this is late and I want to upload it before May is over and I have to upload my May Haul which I'm going to write up right after this one is posted. I'll come back to it and fix it but if you have questions just comment and I'll respond. I need a new laptop so we may have to wait for that to get here before I'll be able to get around to fixing this. I'm so sorry!!

38. Rebel Belle - Rachel Hawkins

Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins is. Oh my gosh.

Looking at this book, you will have no idea what it's about. I had it on my shelf for so long that I practically forgot about it.

Let me just tell you, if you want something a bit different and a bit weird, pick this book up. Harper is the main character, and although I didn't agree with her on most things (usually I don't agree with the main characters in books) she is so awesome. I can't even begin to describe how awesome she is.

She was a superhero even before she got her super powers. I don't even understand how one person can be in so many clubs and extra curricular so without absolutely losing their minds in a week.

I love her and Ryan together and if you haven't read the book yet just know that I was not happy with the outcome. Even though you can really see it from a mile away.

I'm going to straight up say it, Saylor is a weird name and I don't like it.

I gave it four stars on Goodreads but only because I didn't agree with Harper. She can get kind of annoying at times, but then again what main character isn't annoying? I'm just being petty. If you haven't read this book, you need to. I know I say that a lot but I really mean it.

If you want something a bit different, go for this book. It might suprise you.


(Insert everything else afterwards because my computer is broken to the point of return and I need to save up and buy a new one.... Help.)

37. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs

This book has an extremely long name.

It also took me far too long to finish this book.

Ransom Riggs, I have no idea what goes on in your mind but I like it. There are things you would but wouldn't expect in this book. Mystery and not.

To be honest, I'm sure I missed a few things, I may have to read it again pretty soon before I can read the next one. There's just so much to remember. So much going on. So much amazingness.

The main reason I picked up this book was due to the lovely trailer for the movie coming out in September. Tim Burton though, am I right? I got to about page ten and found a book mark in there and realized I had previously started reading it but completely forgot. For about two or three years. I most definitely bought this book before I moved.

I gave it four stars on Goodreads. Though right now I'm feeling it's less than that, I know I was really in love with this book when I started to read it and if I would have read it all right the it would be a four star.

I probably won't read the second one for a bit mostly because I want to finish some other series first and I want to see the movie. Maybe it will make some things more clear to me. Even if they got the characters wrong. (Yes you can already tell by just looking at the trailer.)

I'll insert the picture and all that when I get a new computer. Have a nice day!


Here it is!!

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.

36. Famous Last Words - Katie Alender

Famous Last Words by Katie Alender was kind of amazing.

This book got me out of a reading slump. There's ghosts and mystery murder and I loved every second of it. Katie Alender is amazing and I think that I'll read anything she'll write.

Willa is a great character going through a lot of difficult things. Wyatt was great from the start. I liked him from the beginning. Marine I didn't like. At all. She was crazy and at one point I was certain she was the killer.

Part of me wishes  she was, sadly the killer was a guy.

I'll try not to ruin anything. Maybe I should stop while I'm ahead.

If you want something that's seems sweet and innocent but ends up being a crazy ride into crazy-ville, you should pick this up.

The situation Willa is in at the beginning of the book seems like every teenage girl's dream. Moving to Hollywood with a new rich and slightly famous stepfather. However, Katie Alender skips over all the stuff you dream about and makes it more real.

That is why I love it so much. It's more real than fantasy. Well, aside from the ghosts.

But I believe in ghosts.

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.

35. Girl Online On Tour - Zoe Sugg (Zoella)

Girl Online On Tour by Zoe Sugg is fantastic.

Oh man, I don't even know where to begin with this one.

The whole book had me a little on edge. It's like total second hand embarrassment but the good kind. The kind I can handle and the kind that wants me to keep reading. Not the kind that makes me put the book down and pace around the room.

I would read this book on my way to work and on my break then again when I got hom. It was very hard when I would come to a point where I wouldn't want to stop reading but I had to get off the train or go back to work. Kind of a little frustrating for me because I finished the first book so quickly, this time it took me 48 hours instead of 24. Twice as long. But it was worth it.

Everything about Penny and Noah just makes me want to burst with cuteness.

This book is like a cheesy, cliche romance mixed in with modern struggles and modern dreams. Everything anyone would want as a teenage girl in today's age. The cute rock-star boyfriend who treats you like a Princess. As well as the anxieties and mental health troubles that modern teenagers have.

The way she describes her anxiety and panic attacks is something I can relate to on a personal level. Though I don't quite experience it the same way Penny does, it still is very similar. Its nice to have that reassurance that you're not the only one who goes through these things.

Sometimes it can feel like you're all alone on this planet, but this book really proves that there is always someone there for you in your worst of times. When you need them the most, they will come.

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.