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Becki xx
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Book Cake Tag
Hey everyone!
Still studying over here, but I decided to take yet another break and do a fun tag I saw on YouTube! It's called a Book Cake Tag, where you basically make a cake out of books!
Questions:
1) Flour - A book that was a little bit slow to start off but that really picked up as it went along.
I'm going to go with The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken. This book had a bit of a slow start but I ended up giving this book a 4 out of 5 stars.
2) Margarine - A book that had a really rich and great plot.
I'm going to go with Cursor's Fury by Jim Butcher. I just finished this book recently and it was so so so good! You must read the Codex Alera series!
3) Eggs - A book that you thought was going to be bad but actually turned out quite enjoyable.
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare was so much better than I thought it was going to be. I was in love with The Mortal Instruments and I thought that this series could never be better than TMI, so I had really low expectations. I ended up reading this trilogy in two days...and I like it better than TMI now.
4) Sugar - A sugary/sweet book.
I have to go with Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins. This book was so so so amazing! Please go read it...I loved it so much!!
5) Icing - A book that covered every single element that you enjoy about a book (funny moments, action moments, sad moments, etc.).
Normally I would choose Harry Potter for this but I'm not because I am using it for the one below. I have to go with The Fault in Our Stars because this book has great character development, a plot twist that I did not pick up on (until I reread it and found the foreshadowing), I cried (great compliment for a book), a very cute romance (obviously), and a perfect new book crush <3
6) Sprinkles - A book series that you can kind of turn to for a little pick me up when you're feeling down.
Harry Potter. Definitely Harry Potter. This series is my favorite of all time and it just makes me happy. Even when I cry, even when I don't, any of these books just picks me right up. I don't even have to read the whole book; just a random chapter or two can do much for me. :)
7) The cherry on top - Your favorite book this year so far.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusack. Hands down. I read this back in January and I loved it so much!!! Great plot, great story, great everything!!
Hope you enjoyed this and hopefully I will see you soon! Happy reading!
Becki xx
Still studying over here, but I decided to take yet another break and do a fun tag I saw on YouTube! It's called a Book Cake Tag, where you basically make a cake out of books!
Questions:
1) Flour - A book that was a little bit slow to start off but that really picked up as it went along.
I'm going to go with The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken. This book had a bit of a slow start but I ended up giving this book a 4 out of 5 stars.
2) Margarine - A book that had a really rich and great plot.
I'm going to go with Cursor's Fury by Jim Butcher. I just finished this book recently and it was so so so good! You must read the Codex Alera series!
3) Eggs - A book that you thought was going to be bad but actually turned out quite enjoyable.
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare was so much better than I thought it was going to be. I was in love with The Mortal Instruments and I thought that this series could never be better than TMI, so I had really low expectations. I ended up reading this trilogy in two days...and I like it better than TMI now.
4) Sugar - A sugary/sweet book.
I have to go with Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins. This book was so so so amazing! Please go read it...I loved it so much!!
5) Icing - A book that covered every single element that you enjoy about a book (funny moments, action moments, sad moments, etc.).
Normally I would choose Harry Potter for this but I'm not because I am using it for the one below. I have to go with The Fault in Our Stars because this book has great character development, a plot twist that I did not pick up on (until I reread it and found the foreshadowing), I cried (great compliment for a book), a very cute romance (obviously), and a perfect new book crush <3
6) Sprinkles - A book series that you can kind of turn to for a little pick me up when you're feeling down.
Harry Potter. Definitely Harry Potter. This series is my favorite of all time and it just makes me happy. Even when I cry, even when I don't, any of these books just picks me right up. I don't even have to read the whole book; just a random chapter or two can do much for me. :)
7) The cherry on top - Your favorite book this year so far.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusack. Hands down. I read this back in January and I loved it so much!!! Great plot, great story, great everything!!
Hope you enjoyed this and hopefully I will see you soon! Happy reading!
Becki xx
Shatter Me Review
Hey everyone!
Sorry for the long break in between posts--finals in high school are so not fun. However, after June 3rd, I'm hoping to have 2-3 posts a week so look forward to that!!
Today I'm going to be talking about Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. I finished this book a couple weeks ago and I thought it was okay. Not my favorite book by far. The plot is really interesting and it does pull you in and make you interested. However, I'm not the fondest of the characters. Juliette seems kind of like a spoiled brat half the book and she's just whining how she can't touch anyone. I realize this is a major issue but it's really annoying. Once the book progresses, she gets better but she is one of my least favorite protagonists. Adam is alright, but I don't really like him. He just seems kind of simple minded and simple overall. Warner seems more complex and I think there is more to him than the words on the page. Which is basically why I'm reading more.
Overall, I gave this book a 3.5 out of 5 stars. This isn't my favorite series, but I am curious to know the ending and will be continuing with Unravel Me when my finals are over!
Happy reading!
Becki xx
Sorry for the long break in between posts--finals in high school are so not fun. However, after June 3rd, I'm hoping to have 2-3 posts a week so look forward to that!!
Today I'm going to be talking about Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. I finished this book a couple weeks ago and I thought it was okay. Not my favorite book by far. The plot is really interesting and it does pull you in and make you interested. However, I'm not the fondest of the characters. Juliette seems kind of like a spoiled brat half the book and she's just whining how she can't touch anyone. I realize this is a major issue but it's really annoying. Once the book progresses, she gets better but she is one of my least favorite protagonists. Adam is alright, but I don't really like him. He just seems kind of simple minded and simple overall. Warner seems more complex and I think there is more to him than the words on the page. Which is basically why I'm reading more.
Overall, I gave this book a 3.5 out of 5 stars. This isn't my favorite series, but I am curious to know the ending and will be continuing with Unravel Me when my finals are over!
Happy reading!
Becki xx
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
To All the Boys I've Loved Before: Review
Hello everyone!!
Sorry this is two days late, I had competition this weekend. Today I'm going to be discussing To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. This will be a spoiler free review!
This book is about a teenage girl named Lara Jean who has an older sister, Margo, who is going away to college, and a little sister Kitty. Lara Jean has a teal hatbox from her mother that she keeps all her love letters in. These letters aren't from boys, however. These are letters that she wrote to boys that she loved when she knew that she needed to be over them. She writes every thought in these letters, because they will be for her only. One day, the letters are mailed and Lara Jean has to deal with the consequences.
This book is fantastic! I loved the characters, the plot line, the suspense, and the relationships in the story. This story is really cute and a very light read but still really addicting. Also, this book isn't just about love and romance; it also emphasizes family and sisterhood. The relationship of the Song sisters is a key element to the plot and I just loved it. This book reminds me a bit of the 80's movie Can't Buy Me Love with Patrick Dempsey. If you have seen that movie and read this book, you will see why.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and gave it a 5/5 stars on Goodreads. This is one of the best contemporaries that I have read in a long time and I am so pumped for the sequel, P.S. I Still Love You.
Happy reading!
Becki xx
Sorry this is two days late, I had competition this weekend. Today I'm going to be discussing To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. This will be a spoiler free review!
This book is about a teenage girl named Lara Jean who has an older sister, Margo, who is going away to college, and a little sister Kitty. Lara Jean has a teal hatbox from her mother that she keeps all her love letters in. These letters aren't from boys, however. These are letters that she wrote to boys that she loved when she knew that she needed to be over them. She writes every thought in these letters, because they will be for her only. One day, the letters are mailed and Lara Jean has to deal with the consequences.
This book is fantastic! I loved the characters, the plot line, the suspense, and the relationships in the story. This story is really cute and a very light read but still really addicting. Also, this book isn't just about love and romance; it also emphasizes family and sisterhood. The relationship of the Song sisters is a key element to the plot and I just loved it. This book reminds me a bit of the 80's movie Can't Buy Me Love with Patrick Dempsey. If you have seen that movie and read this book, you will see why.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and gave it a 5/5 stars on Goodreads. This is one of the best contemporaries that I have read in a long time and I am so pumped for the sequel, P.S. I Still Love You.
Happy reading!
Becki xx
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Twilight Series Review (NO SPOILERS)
Hey everyone!
Two posts in one day...to make up for my lack of posts the previous weekends! I'm going to be talking about the Twilight series today.
I liked this series. I'll admit it. The plot was enjoyable and interesting. I gave the first two books and the companion novella (The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner) three stars on Goodreads and the last two books four stars.
I found the writing of the series to be very simplistic. The content was not appropriate for him, but my nine year old brother would have no issues with the reading level. This made me read these books extremely quickly and fly through them with no issues at all.
Bella is a very stupid character. She is weak, until the middle of book 4, and she is VERY dependent on male heroes. If you need a strong female heroine, do not read this series because you will hate it because of Bella. I understand why Meyer made her so weak, because at the bottom of this, it is a love story.
I thought that Meyer was very creative and put a new twist on the vampire story. This was a definite plus to the story and made me enjoy it so much more! Also, I found the side characters much more enjoyable to learn about than Bella herself.
My favorite book is book 4, when Bella is NOT telling the story and Jacob is. (Best. Part.) I still enjoyed this series very much and look forward to reading The Host.
Thanks and happy reading!
Becki xx
P.S. I'm team Edward
April Wrap Up//May TBR
Hey everyone!
Sorry for the weekend of no posts, but it was my brother's birthday and I was really busy. But here I am today with what I read this month! There are so many books (20!!) that I am just going to list them, but if I put a * next to it that means I will be doing a review on it or the series once I finish them and/or have time to do it.
Starters by Lissa Price
Enders by Lissa Price
The Evolution of Mara Dyer* by Michelle Hodkin
I am the Messenger (already have a review) by Markus Zusak
The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
That Summer by Sarah Dessen
5 Summers by Una LaMarche
Uglies* by Scott Westerfeld
Furies of Calderon (review here) by Jim Butcher
The Summer I Turned Pretty* by Jenny Han
It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han
Burn for Burn by Jenny Han
Twilight* by Stephanie Meyer
New Moon by Stephanie Meyer
Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer
Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephanie Meyer
The Assassin's Blade* by Sarah J. Maas
Lola and the Boy Next Door* by Stephanie Perkins
Remember, if you want a review on another of these books or want one over another, leave a comment below!
Now for my May TBR:
(Finish) The Academ's Fury by Jim Butcher
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
Cursor's Fury by Jim Butcher
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare
CITY OF HEAVENLY FIRE by Cassandra Clare
I'm doing the Clare-a-thon guys and I'm so excited for the last book.
But. I. Have. To. Wait. Until. It. Is. At. My. Library.
Because I can't buy it until it's a paper back. Unless I buy the kindle version...haha
Happy reading!
Rebecca xx
Sorry for the weekend of no posts, but it was my brother's birthday and I was really busy. But here I am today with what I read this month! There are so many books (20!!) that I am just going to list them, but if I put a * next to it that means I will be doing a review on it or the series once I finish them and/or have time to do it.
Starters by Lissa Price
Enders by Lissa Price
The Evolution of Mara Dyer* by Michelle Hodkin
I am the Messenger (already have a review) by Markus Zusak
The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
That Summer by Sarah Dessen
5 Summers by Una LaMarche
Uglies* by Scott Westerfeld
Furies of Calderon (review here) by Jim Butcher
The Summer I Turned Pretty* by Jenny Han
It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han
Burn for Burn by Jenny Han
Twilight* by Stephanie Meyer
New Moon by Stephanie Meyer
Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer
Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephanie Meyer
The Assassin's Blade* by Sarah J. Maas
Lola and the Boy Next Door* by Stephanie Perkins
Remember, if you want a review on another of these books or want one over another, leave a comment below!
Now for my May TBR:
(Finish) The Academ's Fury by Jim Butcher
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
Cursor's Fury by Jim Butcher
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare
CITY OF HEAVENLY FIRE by Cassandra Clare
I'm doing the Clare-a-thon guys and I'm so excited for the last book.
But. I. Have. To. Wait. Until. It. Is. At. My. Library.
Because I can't buy it until it's a paper back. Unless I buy the kindle version...haha
Happy reading!
Rebecca xx
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Book Haul-ish Thing
Hey everyone!
So today I got a package in the mail from Barnes and Noble...let's all be so happy! I was mad though because they messed up one of my books...but more details below :)
1) The Evolution of Mara Dyer
I got the second book and it looks gorgeous and I've already read it but it is so beautiful on my shelf. I will have a review/discussion on this book coming soon!
2) The Darkest Minds
I am so excited to read this! The cover is really pretty and I've heard such great reviews of it on Booktube...(and this cool thing that polandbananasBOOKS did with the author)
3) The Fault in Our Stars
I already owned this book on my Kindle but I now own it in paperback...except that the stupid Barnes and Noble messed up my copy and left a big black streak in the back of it. Thankfully, they're sending me a new one...
And I also went to the library and picked up like a thousand books to read that were on hold for me...
1) Pretties
Sequel to Uglies
2) We'll Always have Summer
The third book in the The Summer I Turned Pretty series (I need to get the first two...come to me!)
3) The Assassin's Blade
Novellas that are companions to Sarah Maas's Throne of Glass series. I'm super excited!
4) Unravel Me
I have wanted to start this series for a while now, but this is the second book
5) Burn for Burn
I don't know what this is about but I have heard really good things about it
6) Lola and the Boy Next Door
It's Stephanie Perkins...basically cute contemporary fluff that I want to read
7) Academ's Fury
Next book in the Codex Alera series which I am loving so far!
So that's it for today! Hope you enjoyed seeing what I'm going to read and know that a lot of reviews will be coming soon!
Rebecca xx
So today I got a package in the mail from Barnes and Noble...let's all be so happy! I was mad though because they messed up one of my books...but more details below :)
1) The Evolution of Mara Dyer
I got the second book and it looks gorgeous and I've already read it but it is so beautiful on my shelf. I will have a review/discussion on this book coming soon!
2) The Darkest Minds
I am so excited to read this! The cover is really pretty and I've heard such great reviews of it on Booktube...(and this cool thing that polandbananasBOOKS did with the author)
3) The Fault in Our Stars
I already owned this book on my Kindle but I now own it in paperback...except that the stupid Barnes and Noble messed up my copy and left a big black streak in the back of it. Thankfully, they're sending me a new one...
And I also went to the library and picked up like a thousand books to read that were on hold for me...
1) Pretties
Sequel to Uglies
2) We'll Always have Summer
The third book in the The Summer I Turned Pretty series (I need to get the first two...come to me!)
3) The Assassin's Blade
Novellas that are companions to Sarah Maas's Throne of Glass series. I'm super excited!
4) Unravel Me
I have wanted to start this series for a while now, but this is the second book
5) Burn for Burn
I don't know what this is about but I have heard really good things about it
6) Lola and the Boy Next Door
It's Stephanie Perkins...basically cute contemporary fluff that I want to read
7) Academ's Fury
Next book in the Codex Alera series which I am loving so far!
So that's it for today! Hope you enjoyed seeing what I'm going to read and know that a lot of reviews will be coming soon!
Rebecca xx
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