1. Challenger Deep - Neal Shusterman
-I heard about this one this summer and it sounded super interesting to me, but I only just saw it in the store while Christmas shopping and well oops.
2. Isla and the Happily Ever After -Stephanie Perkins
-I now have the last book in this trilogy and it makes me super happy. I will read them all very soon, hopefully.
3. Wandering Star - Romina Russell
-I have the first book, Zodiac, and I haven't read it yet but I saw this one and I wanted to get it in hardcover so they match. Also, I got it like four days early because my Chapters has no idea when books are released. (This is the second time this has happened.)
4. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Seth Grahame-Smith
-been wanting this for so long but I've never seen if so I had to grab it when I did. And it was the only copy they had.
5. I'll Give you the Sun - Jandy Nelson
-finally saw it in paperback so I went for it.
6. Deadly Class, Vol. 1: Reagan Youth - Rick Remender
-I'm trying to get into graphic novels, so I've been buying some...
--PS I also got the second and third volume of this however I'm too lazy to add them to the numbers and change everything around. This is kind of like an after note after I made the list.--
7. Low, Vol. 2: Before the Dawn Burns Us - Rick Remender
-and another one...
8. Saga, Vol. 2 - Brian K. Vaughan
-and another one...
9. Saga, Vol. 3 - Brian K. Vaughan
-and another one...
10. Sapphire Blue - Kersten Gier
-a sequel to a book I haven't read yet... oops...
11. The Exiled Queen - Cinda Williams Chima
-its a sequel to a book I still haven't started. I'm good at buying sequels before reading the first book.
12. Heir of Fire - Sarah J. Mass
-hey look it's this series everyone is talking about. I still need to start this...
13. Eldest - Christopher Paolini
-sequel to Eragon, going to finally get into this...
14. Nimona - Noelle Stevenson
-oh look, another one.
For Christmas I got three books from two of my bestest friends!
1. The Wrath and the Dawn - Renee Ahdieh
-I've actually been wanting this forever.
2. The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern
- same
3. Unforgiven - Lauren Kate
-so this is actually book five in a series that I own the first book to, however I tried to read it so long ago and couldn't get past like the fifth chapter or something weird because I hated the main character. But I'm going to try reading it again just so I can put this book to good use because it looks pretty and one of my best friends bought it for me. Sorry that was a long explanation.
On the day after boxing day I went a little crazy....
1. Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugo
-I've heard so many good things about this series and I want to see if all the good things are true.
2. Crossed - Ally Condie
-sequel to a book I already have but haven't read yet, look at me go.
3. Hollow City - Ransom Riggs
- same
4. Blue Lily, Blue Lily - Maggie Stiefvater
- same
5. Sanctum - Madeleine Roux
- same
6. Spell Bound
and
7. Demonglass - Rachel Hawkins
--same and same...
December 31, 2015
December 27, 2015
17. The Pirates Wish - Cassandra Rose Clarke
The Pirates Wish by Cassandra Rose Clarke is just as amazing as the one before.
Despite the lack of (admitting to herself) romance in the first book, this second book has no lack of heartfelt moments.
Still with the same goals in mind but with a little twist, the two main characters in this book fall for each other and stay connected while knowing their time together isn't forever.
Background characters (can't remember their names) who happen to be in love is an amazing side story and I kind of wish Cassandra would write a Novella or something along those lines about these two characters. I find their relationship very interesting and I could only hope for good things to come for them in their future (together).
Also the cover is equally as pretty.
(Just had to add that in there.)
This book progressed much faster than the first (in my opinion) and I loved every second of it. Some dreams came through and my OTP worked things out. Everything in me was screaming for more (still is).
Again, my book hangover for this book lasted probably three months or longer. Longest book hangover I've ever had in my life.
This is probably my favourite duology in the world. I honestly don't think that any other two books could measure up in my mind. I recommend everyone to read this because it's just so good.
Character development on point. (Just saying.) Learning how to operate a pirate ship and accepting oneself as we are. My OTP grows up so fast (tear).
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.
Despite the lack of (admitting to herself) romance in the first book, this second book has no lack of heartfelt moments.
Still with the same goals in mind but with a little twist, the two main characters in this book fall for each other and stay connected while knowing their time together isn't forever.
Background characters (can't remember their names) who happen to be in love is an amazing side story and I kind of wish Cassandra would write a Novella or something along those lines about these two characters. I find their relationship very interesting and I could only hope for good things to come for them in their future (together).
Also the cover is equally as pretty.
(Just had to add that in there.)
This book progressed much faster than the first (in my opinion) and I loved every second of it. Some dreams came through and my OTP worked things out. Everything in me was screaming for more (still is).
Again, my book hangover for this book lasted probably three months or longer. Longest book hangover I've ever had in my life.
This is probably my favourite duology in the world. I honestly don't think that any other two books could measure up in my mind. I recommend everyone to read this because it's just so good.
Character development on point. (Just saying.) Learning how to operate a pirate ship and accepting oneself as we are. My OTP grows up so fast (tear).
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.
December 20, 2015
16. Frostbite - Richelle Mead
Frostbite by Richelle Mead is the second book in the Vampire Academy series and is also my favourite at the moment. (This might change as I read the last three books.)
There was just something about this book.
It might have been about the things Rose loses or maybe about the things she gains. And if you don't think she gains anything at the end of this book then you are wrong. She gained more than one thing and you know it.
Though her losses are great, she is Rose Hathaway, she may take time to recover but she's strong and she can do it.
This book was amazing and fun and introduced a new character that I have come to enjoy in the third book but lets stick with how I felt about him here. Basically I didn't like him. Mostly because Rose didn't like him.
You know who I'm talking about.
This book made me cry and as you should know by now, I love books that make me cry. It shows that these books can give me real emotions and that I fall for them in my heart. It shows that I really do care for the characters and think of them as real people rather than just figments of someone else's imagination.
I cried hard.
Mostly because I finished this book within a day, maybe the emotions were all too much, but I really did love it. Every part of it. Which is hard for me because I'm a really picky book reader.
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.
There was just something about this book.
It might have been about the things Rose loses or maybe about the things she gains. And if you don't think she gains anything at the end of this book then you are wrong. She gained more than one thing and you know it.
Though her losses are great, she is Rose Hathaway, she may take time to recover but she's strong and she can do it.
This book was amazing and fun and introduced a new character that I have come to enjoy in the third book but lets stick with how I felt about him here. Basically I didn't like him. Mostly because Rose didn't like him.
You know who I'm talking about.
This book made me cry and as you should know by now, I love books that make me cry. It shows that these books can give me real emotions and that I fall for them in my heart. It shows that I really do care for the characters and think of them as real people rather than just figments of someone else's imagination.
I cried hard.
Mostly because I finished this book within a day, maybe the emotions were all too much, but I really did love it. Every part of it. Which is hard for me because I'm a really picky book reader.
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.
December 13, 2015
15. Girl Online - Zoe Sugg (Zoella)
Girl Online by Zoe Sugg is cute and a breath of fresh air from my regular fantasy reads.
I read this book while in college and finished it within 24 hours of purchasing it on the day it came out. Don't judge, I was pretty excited.
The book was cute and reassuring. As someone who suffers from anxiety, it was nice to know that someone out there has these exact feelings.
I don't care about that whole ghost writer thing or not. This book was good. That's that. Done. Finished.
I gave it a 4 star rating on goodreads, well more like a 4.25 in all honesty.
I really, really enjoyed reading this book. It made me feel happy inside and it's definitely on my re-read list for the future.
I don't care what anyone else thinks of it.
This book also was kind of like a fan fiction for the boy Noah even though Penny didn't know that at first. And as the second book comes out, I'll be reading it the same day again. (Probably read it before this post goes up.)
If you didn't like it, or don't want to read it, that's perfectly fine. Do whatever you want to do.
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 read this book while in college and finished it within 24 hours of purchasing it on the day it came out. Don't judge, I was pretty excited.
The book was cute and reassuring. As someone who suffers from anxiety, it was nice to know that someone out there has these exact feelings.
I don't care about that whole ghost writer thing or not. This book was good. That's that. Done. Finished.
I gave it a 4 star rating on goodreads, well more like a 4.25 in all honesty.
I really, really enjoyed reading this book. It made me feel happy inside and it's definitely on my re-read list for the future.
I don't care what anyone else thinks of it.
This book also was kind of like a fan fiction for the boy Noah even though Penny didn't know that at first. And as the second book comes out, I'll be reading it the same day again. (Probably read it before this post goes up.)
If you didn't like it, or don't want to read it, that's perfectly fine. Do whatever you want to do.
(Excuse 'The Pointless Book' I bought them on the same day.)
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.
December 6, 2015
14. The Chaos of Stars - Kiersten White
The Chaos of Stars by Kiersten White is nothing what you expect it to be.
There are some good romantic lines in there that are worthy of noticing but this book just didn't cut it for me.
I learned a lot more about Egyptian Gods and Goddess' which I really enjoyed but the bulk of this story made me want to stop so many times.
The main character is super sarcastic all the freaking time that I seriously wanted to punch her in the face. Most of the time she would think one way and make her actions go completely the opposite way. It was so painful to read.
Around page... 272 it got super interesting with the Greek family they added in. I kind of saw it coming but I really liked having that bit in there.
Then the climax came and it lasted less than a page and ended without, well, really anything special. It kind of just happened then nothing afterwards.
This idea had so much potential and could have been so much better.
Seriously, just because your parents have been around for a million years does not mean they don't understand sarcasm. In fact, they should be better at pointing it out since they are GODS after all. They would be so much smarter than this author makes them. Even after having hundreds of children go through the teen years, they should be experts at this kind of thing!
I gave this 3 stars on goodreads although its more like a 2.5 star rating. I wanted this book to be so good but it was just, well I was relieved to finally finish it. Words cannot describe how disappointed I was with the entirety of his book.
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.
There are some good romantic lines in there that are worthy of noticing but this book just didn't cut it for me.
I learned a lot more about Egyptian Gods and Goddess' which I really enjoyed but the bulk of this story made me want to stop so many times.
The main character is super sarcastic all the freaking time that I seriously wanted to punch her in the face. Most of the time she would think one way and make her actions go completely the opposite way. It was so painful to read.
Around page... 272 it got super interesting with the Greek family they added in. I kind of saw it coming but I really liked having that bit in there.
Then the climax came and it lasted less than a page and ended without, well, really anything special. It kind of just happened then nothing afterwards.
This idea had so much potential and could have been so much better.
Seriously, just because your parents have been around for a million years does not mean they don't understand sarcasm. In fact, they should be better at pointing it out since they are GODS after all. They would be so much smarter than this author makes them. Even after having hundreds of children go through the teen years, they should be experts at this kind of thing!
I gave this 3 stars on goodreads although its more like a 2.5 star rating. I wanted this book to be so good but it was just, well I was relieved to finally finish it. Words cannot describe how disappointed I was with the entirety of his book.
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.
December 1, 2015
November Wrap-Up and December TBR
I read very less books (I know it doesn't make sense) than I had hoped in November. I mean I already had a small goal in mind because it is November and that means NaNoWriMo. So I was writing a LOT more than I was reading. But I did get some books read, and here they are;
1. Username Evie - Joe Sugg
-its a graphic novel and finally came out in Canada this month and also is in paperback rather than hardcover which is really weird because it's hardcover literally everywhere else. But I loved it so much!!
And that's it. I'm not going to lie to you.
Here are books that I've started but not yet finished:
1. Spirit Bound - Richelle Mead
-yea, still not finished.
2. I Hunt Killers - Barry Lyga
-to be honest, I haven't touched this book since Halloween
3. Debutantes - Corra Harrison
-only about three chapters in. Still don't know if its worth continuing for me.
4. Life and Death - Stephanie Meyer
-I've read the prologue, does that count as started reading?
And now for the books I plan on reading through December!
(Some you have seen from my previous TBR)
1.The Martian - Andy Weir
-I plan on starting this once I finish Spirit Bound.
2. The 5th Wave - Rick Yancey
-I plan on starting this once I finish Debutantes and I Hunt Killers. (I also said last month that I started it but I actually didn't. I just picked it up a few times but put it down without opening it up.)
3. Last Sacrifice - Richelle Mead
-Probably will start around the same time I start The 5th Wave.
4. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs
-I will start this once I finish Life and Death
5. Rebel Belle - Rachel Hawkins
-I'm probably going to start this when I finish The Martian
6. Etiquette and Espionage - Gail Carriger
-Probably going to start this when I finish The 5th Wave.
7. The Iron King - Julie Kagawa
-I'll probably just pick this up whenever I feel like it. Just at random.
8. Cinder - Marissa Meyer
-Whenever I am not reading four books at a time.
9. The Darkest Powers Trilogy - Kelley Armstrong
-this is actually a re-read for me. I own all three books bound together so it will be like reading one book instead of three. I'm going to read this over my Christmas break while I'm at the lake so I can have more than one book without actually having to worry about having more than one book.
1. Username Evie - Joe Sugg
-its a graphic novel and finally came out in Canada this month and also is in paperback rather than hardcover which is really weird because it's hardcover literally everywhere else. But I loved it so much!!
And that's it. I'm not going to lie to you.
Here are books that I've started but not yet finished:
1. Spirit Bound - Richelle Mead
-yea, still not finished.
2. I Hunt Killers - Barry Lyga
-to be honest, I haven't touched this book since Halloween
3. Debutantes - Corra Harrison
-only about three chapters in. Still don't know if its worth continuing for me.
4. Life and Death - Stephanie Meyer
-I've read the prologue, does that count as started reading?
And now for the books I plan on reading through December!
(Some you have seen from my previous TBR)
1.The Martian - Andy Weir
-I plan on starting this once I finish Spirit Bound.
2. The 5th Wave - Rick Yancey
-I plan on starting this once I finish Debutantes and I Hunt Killers. (I also said last month that I started it but I actually didn't. I just picked it up a few times but put it down without opening it up.)
3. Last Sacrifice - Richelle Mead
-Probably will start around the same time I start The 5th Wave.
4. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs
-I will start this once I finish Life and Death
5. Rebel Belle - Rachel Hawkins
-I'm probably going to start this when I finish The Martian
6. Etiquette and Espionage - Gail Carriger
-Probably going to start this when I finish The 5th Wave.
7. The Iron King - Julie Kagawa
-I'll probably just pick this up whenever I feel like it. Just at random.
8. Cinder - Marissa Meyer
-Whenever I am not reading four books at a time.
9. The Darkest Powers Trilogy - Kelley Armstrong
-this is actually a re-read for me. I own all three books bound together so it will be like reading one book instead of three. I'm going to read this over my Christmas break while I'm at the lake so I can have more than one book without actually having to worry about having more than one book.
November 30, 2015
November Haul
1. Carry On - Rainbow Rowell
-I caved and bought it.
2. Super Mutant Ninja Academy
-I've actually been wanting this one for quite a while and I'm really excited to read it!
3. Graceling
-also been wanting for quite a while!
4. The Haunting of Sunshine Girl
-I'm super into horror books always.
5. Reboot
-been looking at it for a couple months, so I finally caved.
6. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
and
7. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
and
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
-now I have the whole series, and so now I can finally read them. I think this has been a long time coming.
9. Ruby Red - Kerstin Gier
-I'm always a sucker for time travel
10. An Ember in the Ashes - Sabaa Tahir
-I've heard great things, so I had to see them for myself.
11. A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Mass
-a re-telling of my favourite Disney Princess story?? Yes please!!
12.The Rest of Us Just Live Here - Patrick Ness
-this one sounds so good and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it
13. Bitten - Kelley Armstrong
and
14. Stolen - Kelley Armstrong
and
15. Dime Store Magic - Kelley Armstrong
-Kelley Armstrong is one of my faves and I've heard about the show 'Bitten' and I have been wanting to read these books forever it feels like.
16. I purchased three graphic novels. 'Saga' 'Ody-c' and 'Low'.
17. The Haunting of Sunshine Girl - Paige McKenzie
-been on my to-buy list for so long.
18. This Kiss of Deception - Mary E. Person
-same as above.
19. Avatar the Last Airbender; The Promise
-do not judge me like the cashier did.
20. The Assassin's blade - Sarah J. Mass
-the novellas for the Throne of Glass series that everyone raves about!!
21. Crown of Midnight - Sarah J. Mass
-the second book in that same series that I still have yet to read... oops.
22. The Queen of Zombie Hearts - Gena Showalter
-second book in this series. My cousin is borrowing the first book of mine so I haven't read it yet.
23. Through the Zombie Glass - Gena Showalter
-third book in that series, still need to read the first one.
24. Lola and the Boy Next Door - Stephanie Perkins
-second book, still haven't even read the first one. Oops.
25. The Dream Thieves - Maggie Stiefvater
-same...
26. Ten Thousand Skies Above You - Claudia Gray
-also same... I'm really bad about this.
27. Username Evie - Joe Sugg
-finally came out in Canada, had to get it. Read it in a day, I'll chat more about it in time.
28. Unspoken - Sarah Rees Brennan
-it caught my eye and I've never actually seen it in the store before.
29. The Infinite Sea - Rick Yancey
-to read after I read The 5th Wave
30. Night World (Fist binding of the first three books) - L.J. Smith
-I have the second binding but I can't exactly read it until I read this one first. Haha.
-I caved and bought it.
2. Super Mutant Ninja Academy
-I've actually been wanting this one for quite a while and I'm really excited to read it!
3. Graceling
-also been wanting for quite a while!
4. The Haunting of Sunshine Girl
-I'm super into horror books always.
5. Reboot
-been looking at it for a couple months, so I finally caved.
6. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
and
7. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
and
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
-now I have the whole series, and so now I can finally read them. I think this has been a long time coming.
9. Ruby Red - Kerstin Gier
-I'm always a sucker for time travel
10. An Ember in the Ashes - Sabaa Tahir
-I've heard great things, so I had to see them for myself.
11. A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Mass
-a re-telling of my favourite Disney Princess story?? Yes please!!
12.The Rest of Us Just Live Here - Patrick Ness
-this one sounds so good and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it
13. Bitten - Kelley Armstrong
and
14. Stolen - Kelley Armstrong
and
15. Dime Store Magic - Kelley Armstrong
-Kelley Armstrong is one of my faves and I've heard about the show 'Bitten' and I have been wanting to read these books forever it feels like.
16. I purchased three graphic novels. 'Saga' 'Ody-c' and 'Low'.
17. The Haunting of Sunshine Girl - Paige McKenzie
-been on my to-buy list for so long.
18. This Kiss of Deception - Mary E. Person
-same as above.
19. Avatar the Last Airbender; The Promise
-do not judge me like the cashier did.
20. The Assassin's blade - Sarah J. Mass
-the novellas for the Throne of Glass series that everyone raves about!!
21. Crown of Midnight - Sarah J. Mass
-the second book in that same series that I still have yet to read... oops.
22. The Queen of Zombie Hearts - Gena Showalter
-second book in this series. My cousin is borrowing the first book of mine so I haven't read it yet.
23. Through the Zombie Glass - Gena Showalter
-third book in that series, still need to read the first one.
24. Lola and the Boy Next Door - Stephanie Perkins
-second book, still haven't even read the first one. Oops.
25. The Dream Thieves - Maggie Stiefvater
-same...
26. Ten Thousand Skies Above You - Claudia Gray
-also same... I'm really bad about this.
27. Username Evie - Joe Sugg
-finally came out in Canada, had to get it. Read it in a day, I'll chat more about it in time.
28. Unspoken - Sarah Rees Brennan
-it caught my eye and I've never actually seen it in the store before.
29. The Infinite Sea - Rick Yancey
-to read after I read The 5th Wave
30. Night World (Fist binding of the first three books) - L.J. Smith
-I have the second binding but I can't exactly read it until I read this one first. Haha.
November 29, 2015
13. Girl of Nightmares - Kendare Blake
Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake is the second instalment of the Anna Dressed in Blood duology.
I was so excited to get to read this book when I found out there was a second one.
I started reading, it had everything I loved from the first book. A male's point of view, red print instead of black, and killing ghosts.
However as the book went on I found myself more wanting to finish it just to get it over and done with rather than wanting to continue reading it to figure out what's going to happen. It didn't suck me in like the first one nor did it really keep my attention like the first one did.
It was not a terrible book and I did not hate it, I just felt bored reading it.
Some parts were very interesting and not what I was expecting, which is why I probably kept reading. But the book as a whole felt very dry to me for some reason.
Maybe I just wanted to love it so much that I jinxed myself.
For this reason this book only got a 4 star rating on my goodreads whereas the previous book was given a 5 star rating.
Although, I did really like this cover over the first one.
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 was so excited to get to read this book when I found out there was a second one.
I started reading, it had everything I loved from the first book. A male's point of view, red print instead of black, and killing ghosts.
However as the book went on I found myself more wanting to finish it just to get it over and done with rather than wanting to continue reading it to figure out what's going to happen. It didn't suck me in like the first one nor did it really keep my attention like the first one did.
It was not a terrible book and I did not hate it, I just felt bored reading it.
Some parts were very interesting and not what I was expecting, which is why I probably kept reading. But the book as a whole felt very dry to me for some reason.
Maybe I just wanted to love it so much that I jinxed myself.
For this reason this book only got a 4 star rating on my goodreads whereas the previous book was given a 5 star rating.
Although, I did really like this cover over the first one.
(Ignore the candles.)
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.
November 22, 2015
12. Tiger's Curse - Colleen houck
Tiger's Curse by Colleen houck is everything I never knew I needed and wanted in a series.
This series I will talk about as a whole because I read all four books in the matter of about five days before I started college.
My aunt had actually said to me after I bought the second book that I should calm down. And when I went in looking for the fourth book and they only had it in hardcover she told me I should wait but I just couldn't.
This series follows a girl named Kelsey who gets a job at a circus for a couple weeks in the summer and finds herself pretty much obsessed with the white tiger they have. Well, tigers are already my favourite animal but when she's invited to bring the tiger back to India to bring it to a nature reserve, thing get a bit more difficult.
She has found herself in the middle of a curse that she needs to help break by collecting different items that are scattered everywhere. There is so much research done for these books that I couldn't even imagine how long it took Colleen to write these.
And just when you think it can't get any better, it goes ahead and surprises you.
Especially the last book, that was filled with a bunch of plot twists that I couldn't see coming. I mean maybe if my brother read these books he might see it but that's because he's my brother and he sucks.
I gave every book five stars and added them to my favourites because I loved them so much.
I plan on re-reading them as soon as I get through my ever growing pile of TBR books.
So hopefully 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.
This series I will talk about as a whole because I read all four books in the matter of about five days before I started college.
My aunt had actually said to me after I bought the second book that I should calm down. And when I went in looking for the fourth book and they only had it in hardcover she told me I should wait but I just couldn't.
This series follows a girl named Kelsey who gets a job at a circus for a couple weeks in the summer and finds herself pretty much obsessed with the white tiger they have. Well, tigers are already my favourite animal but when she's invited to bring the tiger back to India to bring it to a nature reserve, thing get a bit more difficult.
She has found herself in the middle of a curse that she needs to help break by collecting different items that are scattered everywhere. There is so much research done for these books that I couldn't even imagine how long it took Colleen to write these.
And just when you think it can't get any better, it goes ahead and surprises you.
Especially the last book, that was filled with a bunch of plot twists that I couldn't see coming. I mean maybe if my brother read these books he might see it but that's because he's my brother and he sucks.
I gave every book five stars and added them to my favourites because I loved them so much.
I plan on re-reading them as soon as I get through my ever growing pile of TBR books.
So hopefully 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.
November 15, 2015
11. If I Stay - Gayle Forman
If I Stay by Gayle Forman is one of those obvious cry like you mean it books.
I'll admit, I saw the movie first. Late one night while drinking with my friend and we cried the whole time because Adam and Mia had instantly become out OTP for life. They are just so cute together it's perfection.
Even in the book their history of dating made me want something similar. Well except for the whole other part of the book.
This book is half in the present where Mia and her family were in a car accident and half of her life. Like when she and Adam went on their first date and when she saw her brother being born.
It made me cry several times, so if you don't like to cry during books then don't read this one because though it is a very happy and cute book, it is equally sad and devastating.
Though I have the second book and haven't read it yet, I'm very nervous to read it. If you have hear about this duology before then you would know why but if you haven't then I won't spoil it for you. All I do know is that this book made me cry harder than I cried while reading 'The Outsiders' in grade eight.
And I cried like a baby reading that one.
The parts I cried the most are when her grandpa talked to her, when her best friend talked to her, and when Adam talked to her. And the funniest part was when Adam got the one famous girl and her group of friends to try and break into the ICU.
Sorry if I spoiled it for you there. But I promise it's worth the read. Or you could just get drunk and watch the movie like I did.
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'll admit, I saw the movie first. Late one night while drinking with my friend and we cried the whole time because Adam and Mia had instantly become out OTP for life. They are just so cute together it's perfection.
Even in the book their history of dating made me want something similar. Well except for the whole other part of the book.
This book is half in the present where Mia and her family were in a car accident and half of her life. Like when she and Adam went on their first date and when she saw her brother being born.
It made me cry several times, so if you don't like to cry during books then don't read this one because though it is a very happy and cute book, it is equally sad and devastating.
Though I have the second book and haven't read it yet, I'm very nervous to read it. If you have hear about this duology before then you would know why but if you haven't then I won't spoil it for you. All I do know is that this book made me cry harder than I cried while reading 'The Outsiders' in grade eight.
And I cried like a baby reading that one.
The parts I cried the most are when her grandpa talked to her, when her best friend talked to her, and when Adam talked to her. And the funniest part was when Adam got the one famous girl and her group of friends to try and break into the ICU.
Sorry if I spoiled it for you there. But I promise it's worth the read. Or you could just get drunk and watch the movie like I did.
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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