Book Review: Confessions of a Shopaholic

Confessions of a Shopaholic- Sophie Kinsella
Edition- ebook/kindle (Borrowed from Library)
3 Stars!
Spoilers
I just finished reading "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and I thought it was okay. It wasn't amazing but it wasn't bad. Please read on to see my opinion.


Plot:

Rebecca (Becky) Bloomwood just hit rock bottom. But she's never looked better.
Becky has a fabulous flat in London's trendiest neighborhood, a troupe of glamorous socialite friends, and a closet brimming with the season's must-haves. The only trouble is that she can't actually afford it, not any of it. Her job writing at Successful Savings not only bores her to tears, it doesn't pay much at all. And lately Becky's been chased by dismal letters from Visa and the Endwich Bank, letters with large red sums she can't bear to read. She tries not spending a lot, and tries to make more money, but none of her plans succeed. She just has to buy herself something. She knows she is considered a "Shopaholic" but she can't stop herself from buying things. She's in debt, and her account gets frozen.

Opinion:
I thought this book was good. I always heard of this series and I just watched the movie. I really liked the movie and thought it was funny! I borrowed the book from the library and I'm glad I did. The beginning was good! I got into the book and then halfway through, I didn't like it anymore. I don't know why, it got boring. I didn't care about what happens to Becky anymore. She was kind of stupid. Why would you keep spending money if you knew you were in debt? It doesn't make sense. I didn't finish the book, so I don't know how it ended. There wasn't really romance in this book. Becky sort of liked this guy from work, Luke Brandon but nothing really happened between them. Well, maybe something happened but I didn't finish the book so I don't know. She went on a date with her friend's cousin, Tarquin and I liked him. He was a nice, sweet guy and he liked Becky. I liked him a lot better than Luke. I was mad because Becky only agreed to go on a date with Tarquin because he's rich! She even said she was going to marry him and be rich too! I can't believe she only went out with him for his money! That is terrible! She didn't even give him another chance. I started to not like her anymore. I liked her at first, but then I realized how stupid she was. She was very selfish at times too! At times I felt bad for her, but I stopped reading the book because I honestly didn't care what happens to her! This book was fun the first half, but I got bored reading the rest. I think if you love shopping and talk about financial things, you will love this book! I guess I can tell people to buy it, but if you can, borrow it from the library like I did. I also love Sophie Kinsella's other books! I read "Remember Me?" and "Can You Keep a Secret?" and I loved those books. I will be reading her other books. She's a great author, I just didn't love this book that much.

Book Review: Eleanor & Park

Some possible spoilers!
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Hardcover Edition-Borrowed from Library
Didn't Finish
2 Stars!
328 Pages

This book disappointed me. I heard so much hype and good things about this book from YouTube and Goodreads. Everyone talked about how much they loved this book. I am one of the few people, that didn't love this book. Why? Let me tell you why.  Read on if you wish.
 
The Plot:( Inside flap of book)

Two misfits. One extraordinary love.

Eleanor... Red hair, wrong clothes. Standing behind him until he turns his head. Lying beside him until he wakes up. Making everyone else seem drabber and flatter and never good enough...Eleanor.

Park...He knows she'll love a song before he plays it for her. He laughs at her jokes before she ever gets to the punch line. There's a place on his chest, just below his throat, that makes her want to keep promises...Park.

Set over the course of one school year, this is the story of two star-crossed sixteen-year-olds-smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try.

Eleanor & Park is a story that takes place in 1986. The story starts with kids on a bus in the morning going to school. There is a new girl that comes on the bus. Eleanor. No one knows who she is. She is new to the school. Everyone on the bus has a seat, and no one else can sit in their spots. When Eleanor first goes on the bus, there are no seats available. All the kids told her she can't sit in any of the seats. It's not just because they have their own seats. It's not just because Eleanor is new. It's because she is different. She has red frizzy hair, smells weird, and wears strange boy clothes. People tease her and she tries to find a seat. Everyone says no. But then one boy lets her sit with him. His name is Park. Every morning he listens to music on the bus. They sit together every day, but don't talk. Soon Park lets her listen to his music and they share comic books. They eventually get along and become friends. And then romance blossoms. They come from different worlds. Park has a good family and his parent's have lots of money. Eleanor moves in with her mom and her stepfather. Her home life isn't good though, because Richie is mean. He abuses her mom. Also, her family is poor. Her siblings don't have much clothes and Eleanor doesn't even have a toothbrush. Who knew two different people could come together.

My Thoughts:

Okay, from reading the plot I'm sure you think the book sounds good right? Nope. I thought the book sounded amazing and I was so excited to read it! My expectations were too high. This book isn't told from first person and first person is my favorite. It's in their point of views a little but third person. The beginning of the book was really good, when Eleanor first got on the bus. I started getting bored and put the book down. This book took me so long to read and put me in a reading slump. I liked how the book takes place in the 80's before modern technology was invented. I liked Eleanor and Park. The book was fine, until they started having feelings for each other. You may be wondering why that is a problem. I usually love romances. But the romance was so rushed and too fast! I wasn't even half way through the book and put it down. It started off with them not talking to each other at all, then a week later they start to talk. After that they sort of become friends. And then all a sudden they love each other! That bothered me so much! It was too fast. They barely talked to each other and all a sudden they love each other! The romance made me put down the book. I honestly didn't believe in their love. It was so fast! Seriously, they were so obsessed with each other, after only talking for like a week! They said they love each other, and said "I live for you, and can't live without you". That made me so mad! I'm sorry, but I have instant love. After that I couldn't finish the book. I got bored and I wasn't even halfway. Also, I could care less about what happens to the characters. I hate to give this book a bad review. Especially because everyone else loved it, but it's my opinion! Maybe I will read it again in the future, I'm not sure. Don't let this bad review stop you from reading the book. I'm sure lots of people will love. I guess it wasn't for me.
Wow, this review is a lot longer than I'd thought it would be. Anyway, I didn't enjoy Eleanor & Park but I'm sure lots of people will like it. I recommend borrowing this book first like I did. Even though I didn't like this book, I will be reading other books from Rainbow Rowell especially, Fangirl.
That's my review and stay tuned for more, bye!:)

Book Review: Can You Keep a Secret?

Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella
Paperback Edition- My sister bought it
5 Stars!
357 Pages

I went into this book not knowing what to expect. This is my second novel from Sophie Kinsella and I loved it! I will be reading all her books. The first book I read from her is "Remember Me?" and I really liked it. I heard such good things about her writing and I can see what she is so popular. This book was so exciting and I never got bored reading it. Sophie has this writing talent that gets you into the book from the very first page. I just love her writing. She writes in first person which is my favorite! Her books are also funny. Anyway let's get on with the review shall we?

The Plot:(From back of the book)

Meet Emma Corrigan, a young woman with a huge heart, an irrepressible spirit, and a few little secrets:

Secrets from her boyfriend:
I've always thought Connor looks a bit like Ken. As in Barbie and Ken.

Secrets from her mother:
I lost my virginity in the spare bedroom with Danny Nussbaum while Mum and Dad were downstairs watching Ben-Hur.

Secrets she wouldn't share with anyone in the world:
I have no idea what NATO stands for. Or even what it is.

Until she spills them all to a handsome stranger on a plane. At least, she thought he was a stranger...

But come Monday morning, Emma's office is abuzz about the arrival of Jack Harper, the company's elusive CEO. Suddenly Emma is face-to-face with the stranger from the plane, a man who knows every single humiliating detail about her. Things couldn't possibly get worse. Or could they?

This book is a lot better than what it seems. Sophie does a great job with her original storylines. Her books are so funny!

Emma is in her twenties and works at a business place for Panther Products. She is only a assistant and keeps asking her boss to give her a promotion. She is a really nice woman who has some bad luck. The problem is she lies to everyone. She has a bunch of secrets she never told anyone, and isn't planning to tell anyone. She has a good relationship with her boyfriend, Connor and plans to move in with him. That all changes once she goes on a plane. She has a fear of planes. When there is a turbulent problem, Emma thinks she is going to die. She tells the guy next to her, everything about her, including all her private secrets that no one can know about. After that, the guy comes to her office. His name is Jack Harper and he is the boss of the whole company. Everyone tries to stay on his good side, and Emma is scared that Jack will tell everyone her secrets. She ends up breaking up with Connor because she's not happy with their relationship and she lied to him about lots of things. Her and Jack end up being attracted to each other and they start to date. Emma is a happy girl in love with her boss until he spills all her secrets on television during an interview. Everyone in the world and at the company watches the interview. They all tease Emma and she is humiliated. Her best friend Lissy, helps her. Emma starts to hate Jack but then they end up together again.
This book was so good! It was an easy read and the pacing was good. I liked Connor. I liked Jack, but why did he tell the world all her secrets! Emma never told anyone his secret. I liked Lissy. She was a good friend and a good role model. I thought Jemima was okay. At first I didn't really like her, but she can be cool when she wants to be. I really liked the romance. I was bothered at all and I was happy for Emma. Did I mention how much I loved Emma? She was such a great character. She made a lot of mistakes and I can relate to her. She also has bad luck like me. She wasn't very confident but she was so funny and cool so I loved her! She has a good heart and cares about people. I really, really liked her. She was also outgoing and fun. I would want to be friends with her in real life. This book was really amazing! I love Sophie Kinsella so much! I will be reading her other books next, because I am in the mood to read all her books! This book did not disappoint me! I recommend everyone to buy this book now! Don't just borrow it from the library, it's worth a buy! Buy it now, and I promise you won't be disappointed. That's my review and stay tuned for more. See ya!

Update

Hey there! If anyone is reading this, thank you! I honestly don't care if no one reads this blog. Okay, maybe I do care a little but I'm not offended! I'm not offended if people don't want to take the time and read this blog. It's fine. I'm just writing this blog, because it's fun!! I'm  not just doing this, so people can read it, I do it because I love writing. But really if there's anyone who has been reading this blog, thank you for the support! It really means a lot to me! So if you have been reading my post, here's an update: Recently if you check my goodreads, I've been reading "Eleanor & Park" but I stopped because I wasn't enjoying the book much. I'm not sure if I should write a review for the book because I didn't even finish it. I'll think about it. So I picked up "Can you keep a Secret". I really like the book and I just finished reading it today! I will be posting a review soon, so stay tuned! And like I said before, for anyone who's reading this, thanks for taking the time to go on my blog. I need all the support I can get. Well, bye and I will have a review up soon!:)

Book Reviews: The Selection & The Elite

Some Spoilers!
"The Selection" by Kiera Cass
Hardcover Edition-Borrowed from Library
4 Stars!
327 Pages!

Recently I finished reading "The Selection" by Kiera Cass and I really liked this book. This is my first book from Kiera Cass, and it won't be my last. She is a great author, and is good at keeping the reader entertained. I heard nothing but good things about this book, so I had to read it.

The Plot:

For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

My Thoughts:

I thought this book was really good, but wasn't amazing. The writing caught my attention from the beginning and I enjoyed reading this book. This book brought me out of my world and into the future. I thought the characters were fine. I loved the main character, America Singer. I love her so much! She is so different and unique and strong. She stands up for what she believes in and is so kind to everyone. America is so normal, which I like about her. She's not stuck-up or conceited, and she didn't even want to be in the competition at all.  I love that America is a musician, because I'm a musician too. Yes, America is a Singer and she plays piano and violin. She is also very caring. I think she would make a good Queen.
I liked Prince Maxon. He was very sweet and kind, especially to America.
I also liked Aspen. He is America's boyfriend and first love. He breaks up with America when she joins the selection. He told her to sign up for the selection because he loves her and wants the best for her. The government has different "castes". The higher the number, the better and richer you are. America is a five and Aspen is a six. America's life is hard. She has to help her family and find food. Aspen tells her to sign up, so she can have a better life. I really liked Aspen because he was so sweet to America and risked his life for her.
I liked the other contestants except for Celeste of course. Celeste is the biggest snob and brat ever. She is a two, so she's rich and stuck-up. I wanted to punch her in the face. She was so mean to everyone and she didn't deserve to stay in the competition.

This book was really good and I recommend everyone to read it. If you like princess books, this is the book for you.

"The Elite" by Kiera Cass.
Hardcover Edition-Borrowed from Library
4 Stars!
323 Pages!

"The Elite" is the second book in "The Selection" Trilogy. I am waiting for book three to come out next year. I like "The Selection" but I liked this book a lot more. This was a great sequel. There's a lot more action and drama.
(If you don't want spoilers, don't read this review).

The Plot:

Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection. All but six have been sent home. And only one will get to marry Prince Maxon and be crowned princess of Illea.

America still isn’t sure where her heart lies. When she’s with Maxon, she’s swept up in their new and breathless romance, and can’t dream of being with anyone else. But whenever she sees Aspen standing guard around the palace, and is overcome with memories of the life they planned to share. With the group narrowed down to the Elite, the other girls are even more determined to win Maxon over—and time is running out for America to decide.

Just when America is sure she’s made her choice, a devastating loss makes her question everything again. And while she’s struggling to imagine her future, the violent rebels that are determined to overthrow the monarchy are growing stronger and their plans could destroy her chance at any kind of happy ending.

My Thoughts:

I really liked this book more than the first. A lot more happens and there is a love triangle.
America is still in the competition, but now it's down to 6 girls. Who will Prince Maxon choose?
America loves Maxon but she can't get over Aspen. It becomes a bigger problem when Aspen becomes her guard. Now they have to meet in secret, but they must be careful. Bad things will happen if they get caught. America keeps thinking about her feeling's for Maxon, but she's not sure how he feels about her anymore. They had a good bond and friendship, no everything is different. Maxon is hanging with the other girls more than America. Does he not like America anymore? America sees Maxon hanging with Kriss and kissing Celeste. She feels she can't trust Maxon anymore, so she hangs with her ex, Aspen.
This book was so good, and I feel so bad for America's best friend, Marlee. I won't spoil what happens to her. You'll have to read the book to find out.
I didn't love the love triangle. In the first book, I loved Maxon so much. In this book, I didn't like him at all. He is such a jerk in this book. He doesn't treat America right and he hooks up with the other girls. America gets heart broken and she spends more time with Aspen in private.
I am so on Team Aspen! I love him. He really loves America and I feel bad because they planned a future together before "The Selection". While Maxon ignores America, Aspen treats her well, and he is always there for her. I can give you more reasons why I'm on Team Aspen, but I don't want to write them all down. If you disagree with me and love Maxon, please comment and tell me why you love Maxon. This book was the best sequel for a series I've ever read. I can't wait to read the last book in the trilogy. Like I said before, I love the characters and will be rooting for America.
That's my review and if you read the first book, you have to read this one.
If you never read this series, you have to read it. This series is worth a buy or a borrow from the library. That's my review and I will be posting more soon so, bye!

My Favorite Booktubers and more!

Hey there! I haven't posted in a while because I am reading slowly right now. As you can see on my blog I finished reading "The Selection" and I am currently reading "The Elite." I will be posting one review for each book together instead of doing separate reviews. Anyway, if you are reading a book right now, comment below and tell me what book you are currently reading. It could be any book in the world! You don't have to comment, but it would be nice if you did. Also, if any of you have read "The Selection" by Kiera Cass, please comment and tell me what you thought of the book.
Let's move on!

I decided to list all the booktubers I watch on Youtube! If you're a reader I recommend to check out all these channels on Youtube.

Giselle at Book Nerd Canada www.youtube.com/user/booknerdcanada
Dellisa Hooke at Dellisa Hooke http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC72Cd3vF5KW__LQb7Yyzhg
Tiffany at About To Read http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-hu9JkE8jUB7NMob9ILR5g
Jennifer at Readingwith Pugs http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSUMIJMnI0AM5WAreedjceA
Laura at Thereadingnook http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUymMFksSRTpjVm1dHjBAw
Annabel at Inthebookcorner http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpg5priu8MqNaw_419yPhyg
Camilla at TheArtsygal12 http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdw8L0euQah1cixS3LAmYXA
Eli at elitothenth http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCf1_fbYulyYU-Jr8Ljd7vw
Amanda at iLoveBooks28 http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfoGdw0SJSgeeN8_-qxPMBw
Krista at TheCubicleBlindness http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp-7fHGlBVEWDJAP4Fnvb1A
Sabrina at BellsBookshelves6 http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvDcxUvY2DDOFMpKpedm3fQ
Kat at Katytastic http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsOUDYZWyeI7u6rzZCexkw
Priscilla at The Readables http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWAtADn9MGtTmace0M4nT2g
Heather at Bookables http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-j5Ie3bY8_er89DcwIlO5w

If you can, please check out all these channels. All these girls are amazing and they deserve more viewers. Stay tuned more my book reviews coming up.

Book Review: Enchanted

Enchanted by Alethea Kontis
Hardcover Edition- Borrowed from Library
3 Stars!
305 Pages!
No Spoilers!

Today I finished reading "Enchanted" by Alethea Kontis and it was okay. I liked the book, but I didn't love it. Continue reading to find out why I didn't love the book.

The Plot:

It isn't easy being Sunday's child, not when you're the rather overlooked and unhappy youngest sibling to sisters named for the other six days of the week. Sunday's only comfort is writing stories, although what she writes has a terrible tendency to come true. When Sunday meets an enchanted frog who asks about her stories, the two become friends. Soon that friendship deepens into something magical. One night, Sunday kisses her frog goodbye and leaves, not realizing that her love has transformed him back into Rumbold, the crown prince of Arilland and a man Sunday's family despises. The Prince returns to his castle, intent on making Sunday fall in love with him as the man he is, not the frog he was. But Sunday is not so easy to woo. How can she feel such a strange, strong attraction to this prince she barely knows? And what twisted secrets lie hidden in his past, and hers?

My Thoughts:

Like I said before, this book was okay. The plot made the book seem really interesting and I love the cover. I started reading the book and I liked it. The beginning was good and interesting. As I continued reading, somehow the story became boring. I was confused about what was happening at times, and I couldn't get into the rest of the story. I continued reading and finished the book. The book got better after halfway through. I liked the parts with Sunday and Rumbold the best. I got bored with the other scenes and didn't care for some of the characters. I liked all of the sisters and Sunday's family. I thought Rumbold was a nice guy. I know this is a fairy tale retelling, but the love was rushed. Rumbold and Sunday knew each other for three days, and they are already in love with each other. But, I thought they were cute together. I liked how the author put in other fairy tales. I think the author did a good job with the story and she's a great writer, I personally didn't love the book, but that doesn't mean you won't. I might read the second book in the series. I don't know, this book was disappointing to me. Do I recommend this book? Yes! Everyone should read this book.
Also if you love retellings of "The Frog Prince", I recommend "The Frog Princess" by E.D Baker. I love that book. So, if your into fairy tales, go pick up this book. This book gets 3 stars!

Book Review: Fresh Temptation

Fresh Temptation by Reeni Austin
Kindle Edition-Free eBook
4 Stars!!!
196 Pages!
I'm not sure if this is an adult book, but I think so. There is some sex in it so I recommend this book for mature readers.
Spoilers!

Today I finished reading "Fresh Temptation" by Reeni Austin and I liked it. I got this book for free on my kindle. This eBook is a cute, light romance with some drama. It was good for a free eBook. I liked the characters and was entertained throughout the whole book.

The Plot:

Victor Barboza is a man who has everything but a good woman.
Cara Green has a young son, three part-time jobs, and a few extra pounds.
Their worlds collide as Cara serves Victor at an upscale party in Manhattan, upsetting Victor's ex-fiancée, Alexis in the process.
Victor pursues Cara, but Cara is not sure of his intentions: Is he using her to make Alexis jealous? Does he just want her for sex? Or is love Victor's true aim?

I thought this book was good for a free eBook. I liked all the characters except for Alexis. She was evil and mean to Cara because she wants Victor back.
Cara is a single mother and doesn't have much money, so she lives with her mother. Cara had a one night stand with a man in college and left him, and gave birth to her son, Isaac. Three years later, Cara has 3 jobs and helps cater at a party for rich people. There she meets Victor. Her son is in the hospital and Cara breaks the rules by taking out her phone to make sure her boy is okay. Alexis saw and tries to get Cara fired. Cara explains why she took out her phone and Victor has sympathy for her. He goes to the hospital and meets her son and mother, Patty. He goes to Patty's house and she tells him about her daughter, which is creepy. Victor becomes a stalker and tries to be where Cara is. He finds out she lost her job and he offers her a job where he works. He becomes the boss of her. At first Cara really doesn't want to be around him. She ends up liking him and he feels the same way, so they date. Meanwhile, Alexis tries to break them up and hires private investigators to find info about Cara. Her plan doesn't work and there is a happily ever after.

I really did like this book. The romance was sweet, but was rushed. I loved Cara's little boy. Victor was a nice guy. Patty was kind of a creepy mother for telling strangers about her daughter but she had a good heart. It's funny how Patty ends up marrying one of the private investigators. This book captured my attention and I enjoyed reading it. I give this book 4 stars! That's my review and I will update more soon!

Book Review: Percy Jackson & The Olympians, The Lightning Thief

I just finished reading "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan. This is the first book in the Percy Jackson series. I always heard of this book, and knew how popular it was. I bought it at my library used bookstore and thought I'd give it a try. Before I read the book, I watched the movie first. I liked the movie, it was entertaining. Let me say, the book is different than the movie and I knew that. I liked the book, but it's not a favorite of mine.

Here's the plot:

Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school again. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Percy goes on an adventure with his two friends, to find and return the lightning bolt and hoping to save his mother in return.

I did like this book. The beginning was really good and got better halfway. About 70% through the book, I got bored. I don't know why. I think I got sick of reading it and the book was long to me. I understand it is a middle grade book but I still liked it. I thought Percy was a great character, and he is strong for a twelve-year old. I liked his friends Grover and Annabeth. Grover is half goat and his job is to protect Percy. He was a good friend. Annabeth is the daughter of Athena and she doesn't like Percy at first. Percy's dad is Poseidon and him and Athena hated each other. That's why Annabeth didn't get along with Percy. They become friends throughout the journey. The pacing was good, although I got bored at the end. I liked all the characters and hated the mean girl bullies. I also felt bad for Percy because his dad left before he was born and his mom married a bad guy who abuses her.(Smelly Gabe). I like fantasy books and this book was different from other books I read. This book also taught me about Greek Mythology and I haven't learned that since sixth grade.

Overall, I liked this book but it was boring at times. I'm not sure if I will read the rest of the books. I liked the movie too. Do I recommend this book? Yes! I think everyone should read this book, but not if you hate Greek Mythology because this book is all about it. Is it worth a buy? Maybe. I'm glad I got it for a dollar at a used bookstore. I wouldn't pay full price for it. I think it's worth a borrow from the library or a friend, but not a buy unless you want the other books in the series. That's my review and I will be updating soon so keep reading!

Book Review: The Summer Boys Series!

Hi! Right now I am reading the Summer Boys Series by Hailey Abbott. I just finished reading the first book, "Summer Boys" and I liked it. I thought I would put the reviews together instead of making separate reviews for each book. Here's my reviews:

1) Summer Boys

Spoilers!!!
I thought this book was good. It is a very cute summer book that's light and easy to read. This is my third time reading this book. This book has a very simple plot:
Summer Boys is about four girls who are cousins and every year they stay at a cottage together in Pebble Beach, Maine. The girls are all different but are close.

First there's Ella- The blonde and confident girl who can get the attention of any guy. She is flirty, self-absorbed and can be selfish. This summer she wants a guy, but she wants her sister's boyfriend.

There's Kelsi- She is Ella's older sister and is different than Ella. Guys prefer Ella over her but Kelsi is still beautiful. She is more shy and laid back and hasn't had much experience with boys. She is dating a guy named Peter and he makes her happy. How will she feel when he breaks her heart?

There's Jamie- She is a normal girl with black hair and green eyes. She is beautiful but she doesn't know it. She likes being alone and writing. Jamie loves to write stories and poems. She is still hung over a guy she met last summer. Last summer she met Ethan and thought he was perfect for her. He liked Jamie for herself and he is also a writer. Jamie thought they were meant to be... until she comes back to Pebble Beach. The whole year her and Ethan kept in touch and she thought they had something special. Ethan thought it was just a summer fling and doesn't want her anymore. He wants her to just be friends with him. Jamie is so upset about losing him.

Last there's Beth- She is your typical athlete and tomboy who doesn't care much about her looks. She is a blonde but she's the kind of girl who puts her hair into a ponytail all the time. She is best friends with George, a guy she met a year ago at a party. They become really good friends, and he stays with her family at the cottage. Beth doesn't think about how cute he is , until he meets a girl on the beach. George hooks up with the girl Cara and spends all his time with her over the summer, which causes Beth to be jealous. She is starting to like George more than a friend. Does George feel the same way?

This book was good and kept me interested. I didn't like Ella. She was so confident and full of herself. She was very selfish for stealing her sister's boyfriend. I really liked Kelsi and felt bad for her. She really liked Peter but he didn't like her for her. He  just wanted sex, but she refused. I love Kelsi and she didn't let his pressure get to her. She makes good decisions and she deserves a great guy. I also loved Jamie. I could relate to her a lot. We both love to write. Ethan was such a jerk to her, and she was depressed throughout the whole book. She ends up meeting a guy and forgets about Ethan. I'm proud of her. I loved Beth and George. George was such a cool guy. I loved his personality and his goofy self. It was obvious that he liked Beth. They are cute together.

Overall, I really liked this book. If you want a light summer read, pick up this book. I give this book five stars!

2) Next Summer

Spoilers!
Hailey Abbott does it again with her sequel "Next Summer". I enjoyed this book more than the first. I couldn't put it down and read it in a day.

The cousins are back for the next summer. Ella, Kelsi and Beth are ready for the summer. Jamie is at a college for a writing workshop.
Ella is done being a player and wants to have a real relationship. She meets a lifeguard named Jeremy who's shy and doesn't like her at first. Ella wants Jeremy to be her boyfriend and they end up together.
Kelsi is mad at Ella because she finds out that Ella hooked up with her ex-boyfriend Peter. She meets this guy named Tim and ends up liking him. Tim joins the sister's on a road trip to visit Jamie.
Beth and George are finally together. George decides to stay home and not go to Pebble Beach. Beth is miserable without him until she meets a lifeguard who saved her. His name is Adam and he's really attracted to Beth, and she develops feelings for him. She can't stop thinking about George. Will she choose Adam or George?

This was a really good sequel. It was another light and summer read. Five stars!!

3) After Summer

Some Spoilers!
After Summer is the third book in the series. It was really good, but wasn't as good at the first two. In this book, it takes place right after Next Summer and the girls are in school. I didn't like it as much. I liked reading the characters at Pebble Beach. This book was interesting and had drama. I hated, the ending so much!! This book is a lot shorter than the others, and when I read the last page, I was thinking, "This is it?" I can't believe the author just ended it like that. There is a fourth book though. None of the problems were resolved.

Jamie isn't in the book much, which makes me mad. I really like Jamie.
Ella is at her Catholic school and has a long-distance relationship with Jeremy. They decide to break up and Ella meets a player named Ryan. Will she choose Ryan or Jeremy?
Kelsi is going out with Tim, but she wants to end it. She meets a new guy. Will she dump Tim?
Beth thought she was happy going out with George. But he changed, and doesn't just want to be with her for friendship. He wants a lot more from her. Will they stay together?

This book was good, but it was my least favorite. I hope the last book will be better, and I hope the girls choose the right boys. Four stars!

4) Last Summer

Spoilers!
This book was a great ending to the series. I admit I was a little disappointed with the ending, but it's okay. I was interested throughout the whole book and the writing was good.

This is the last summer for the Tuttle cousins.
Kelsi is happy with her relationship with Bennett, but he's leaving for New York for his art passion.  Will they be able to survive a long-distance relationship?
Beth and George are broken up. Beth thinks she's better off without him, but she still wants to be friends with George. Will they still see each other?
Ella is perfectly happy with her boyfriend Jeremy. Is she jealous of her sister's friend and best friend?
Jamie is happy because she finally gets to go to the college of her dreams. Is she hiding something from her family?

The cousins are in for another summer, which may be the very last summer together.
I really did like this book.  The characters really grew and I liked all of them. The ending was sad when Beth's cottage burned down. I wish her and George got back together. I thought they were a great couple. I wish the author made another series, where I can see the characters in college. But I am satisfied enough. Hailey Abbott did a great job with this series, and I will be reading her other books in the future. I give this book 4 stars! I give the whole series a 4.5 out of 5! I really recommend this series if you are looking for a nice, easy summer read. That's it for now, and I will update more soon.

Book Review: Wake

Book Review: Wake by Amanda Hocking
Spoilers!!

Recently I just finished reading "Wake" and I loved it! It was the best book I've read in a long time. The books I've read the past months disappointed me. I wasn't sure that I would like this book. This is my first book from Amanda Hocking. I bought this book at Target because I loved the cover. This book was so good!

The Plot:
This book is about a sixteen year old girl named Gemma. She is a pretty girl with brown hair and lives with her Dad and older sister Harper. Her mom was in a accident and has to live in a group home. Her sister Harper is very protective and tries to act like a mom. There is a boy next door named Alex. He's been friends with Harper for years and now he sees Gemma more than Harper's younger sister. They start to like each other. Gemma has an encounter with three girls. No one knows who these girls are but the girls are always together. Gemma loves water, she's on the swim team. The girls see her swimming in the bay every night. They tell Gemma she is one of them-the Sirens. Gemma hangs with them in the bay at night and wakes up as a different person. Well she is the same person but now she has powers. She is like a mermaid, a Siren. The girls give her a choice, either she becomes one of them or she has to die. Gemma has a big decision to make because she doesn't want to lose her life on land, but she doesn't want to be with those girls. Gemma also doesn't want to be with them because they are murderers. They kill people, even people Gemma knew and loved.

I talked too much about Gemma. This book is written in third person, so it also talks about Harper. Harper is getting ready to start college in the fall. She spends most of her time protecting her family and doing schoolwork, she doesn't have time for relationships. One day when Gemma is in danger, Harper meets a guy named Daniel. He lives on a boat and is very friendly. He talked to Gemma and Harper throughout the book. I think there is something going on between Harper and Daniel. He is a great guy who is always willing to help the two sisters.

I really, really loved this book! The writing was so good and the pacing was very fast which I liked. I loved all the characters and I felt bad for Gemma. I loved how this book was so focused on family. Family is very important to me. I love the relationship between Gemma and Harper and I can relate to it. I have two sisters so I understand Harper and Gemma looked out for each other. There were no boring scenes, the book drew me in since page one. The book isn't very long, about three hundred pages. This is the best book I've read this year and I will be reading the other three books. That was the best purchase from Target ever! I am dying to know what happens next! This was the first mermaid book I've read and it won't be my last! I give this book 5 stars!! That's my review and stay tuned for more!:)

Book Review: Shadowland by Alyson Noel

Last night I finished reading "Shadowland" by Alyson Noel. This is the third book in the "Immortals" series. There are six books in the series. This book took me a while to read but not because it was bad. Out of all three books I read, I think I like the second book "Blue Moon" the best. This book was good but was a little slow at times. I'm not going to tell you the plot because I don't want to spoil anything. I thought the writing was good and kept me interested. I liked the characters and in this book I started to like Haven more. Like other people said in their reviews, Ever still continues to make bad decisions and she doesn't mature yet. I thought she was a likable character. There is sort of a love triangle in this book but it wasn't part of the whole book. I liked the guy Jude but I still like Damen. The only thing that annoyed me was, in all the books the author says the same phrase over and over. I got sick of her writing "I press my lips together". At first I didn't mind it but by the third book it got really annoying. This was a good book but I'm not sure I will be reading the last three books, maybe in the future. I want to read the series based on Ever's sister Riley. I will be reading other books from Alyson Noel. Sorry this review isn't longer, I don't have much to say about this book. I give this book 4 stars out of 5! I recommend this series but it's not my favorite paranormal series out there. Oh, and for all the people that say this series is just like Twilight, you are wrong! It's not like Twilight, and Twilight is a good series! I'm sick of people saying how awful Twilight is. Anyway this book was good.

Right now I am currently reading "Ella Enchanted". I borrowed the book and the audiobook from the library and I am reading them together. There will be a review soon so stay tuned for more!

Book Review: Blue Moon

Some Spoilers!
Today I finished reading "Blue Moon" by Alyson Noel. This is the second book in her "Immortals" series. I found out there are six books in the series but I only have the first three. I will be reading the next one soon. This book did not disappoint me. I really liked it. I enjoyed it more than the first book. I usually don't like sequels as much as the first book but this one was so much better. Here's my review!

The Plot:
I don't really want to spoil it for others but this is a sequel so I have to put some spoilers.
Ever has decided to become an immortal. Now she has more powers and she can go back in time. She still regrets the accident and wishes she were dead. Once again there is more trouble. Now there is a new boy named Roman at her school. Of course everyone loves the new guy except for Ever. She seems something in him and doesn't like it. She thinks he's evil. She doesn't trust him and her friends seem to like him. Soon the new guy causes trouble for Ever. He turns the whole school against her and causes her boyfriend Damen to get sick. Throughout the book Ever tries to save Damen and get people to like her again but it doesn't work. At school she keeps getting picked on. Will Ever be able to have the people she loves the most? You have to read the book to find out.

The Characters:
I thought the characters were okay. I really like Ever. I feel so bad for the girl. She has gone through so much and nothing is ever easy for her. She lost her family, and the whole school is against her, even her best friends hate her. She can be strong but she is depressed throughout the book. I don't blame her. I think she was likable and cared about the people she loves.
I hated Stacia the snob but that's the point right?
Roman, I hated him since the very beginning. I knew he was bad not just because Ever didn't like him. I noticed everything was fine until he came to the school, so he started the trouble.
I like her friend Miles but I always hated Haven. I don't know why but she bothers me. She is mean to Ever and is not a good friend. She shouldn't have been in the books.
I like her love interest Damen. I felt bad for him because Roman wanted to kill him. Roman also changed him and made him hate Ever(like Peeta in Mockingjay). It wasn't his fault so I don't hate him.
Ava, was mean to go against Ever. She took Roman's side.  I liked all the other characters. I was sad that Ever's sister Riley wasn't in this book much.

Likes- The plot was good and was better than the first book. It wasn't predictable at all.
Dislikes-There were some errors and grammar mistakes. Like I said some of the characters weren't likable to me.

This book was really good but wasn't my favorite book. I give Alyson Noel credit for writing a different genre than her other books. She is a good author and I give this book 4 stars! If you read "Evermore" I recommend to read this book because it is better. If you read the first one and didn't like it, still read this one. The series is worst checking out but isn't my favorite.
Quote from the book" You can't just skip to the end of the book without reading the middle."
Go check out this book now!

This or That Book Tag!

Hey there! Today I am posting a new book tag. I found this tag while watching a booktube video on the channel-iLoveBooks28. The channel is run by a girl named Amanda and she makes videos about books. I watch tons of different booktubers and I am glad I stumbled upon her channel. I recommend for you to watch her videos. Anyway, she did a book tag and inspired me to do one myself. So, here it is!!

1) Audio or book in hand?
My answer now is both. If this was last year I would've said book in hand, because I love to read regular books, but now I'm starting to get into audiobooks. I haven't read an audiobook yet, but I read a sample. I am planning on reading one soon from my library.

2) Soft or hardcover?
My answer is both again! On my shelf I have mostly paperbacks, but I also like reading hardcover books too. I think I like paperback better, because they are lighter to read. Hardcovers are heavy. The only bad thing about paperbacks is they get damaged easily.

3) Fiction or non-fiction?
Hmm. I mostly prefer fiction because fiction takes me away from my life, but sometimes I will read a non-fiction book. My non-fiction books are about dogs so it's interesting to me. I depends on what non-fiction books I like to read.

4) Fantasy world or real life issues?
Both! I own both types. I mostly enjoy fantasy to get out of my life. I like reading books about real life issues, but I think books about real life aren't as interesting or enjoyable as fantasy. Books are supposed to take you away from your life and that's what fantasy does. I also like real life books because it can help you and make you stronger, if you've ever experienced a problem in a book. It makes you appreciate life for what it is. I say both! By the way, an example of real life books are all books by Sarah Dessen. She writes realistic fiction and I like her books.

5) Harry Potter or Twilight?
That's easy! Definitely Twilight. Most people may disagree with me but I don't like Harry Potter. I never read the books and I don't think I ever will. I saw some of the movies and wasn't interested. I think  Twilight is better. I'm not a huge fan of Twilight. I only read the first book and saw the first movie and I thought it was okay.

6) Kindle, ipad or others?
Kindle! I have a kindle. I have the 3rd generation or you can call it the kindle keyboard. I love my kindle and I get tons of free books on it. I haven't been using it that much, because I have lots of books that I haven't read yet in my room. I don't have an ipad.

7) Borrow or buy?
Both! I buy most of my books but I always borrow books from my library. My library has a lot of YA and adult books, so I borrow any chance I can. I buy my books from Barnes and Noble, Amazon or my library used bookstore.

8) Bookstore or buy online?
I mostly buy from the bookstore, but I don't have a bookstore close to me. I mostly buy books from my library used bookstore because the books are very cheap. I don't really buy online that much, well I haven't been.

9) Tell me one time, or total trilogy?
Tell me one time. I mostly prefer stand alones but I also love series. I usually buy the first book in a series and if I like it I will buy the rest of the series.

10) Monster read or short and sweet?
I like both but I mostly like short and sweet  books. A lot of times if I read a huge book, I get stressed out because of the size.

11) Starry eyed romance or full of action?
For me, a book has to have some romance  in it. I've been in love with romance books lately so I'm gonna say, I like starry eyed romance. I do like books full of action but I prefer romance books. I like books that have action with some romance in it too! I am a hopeless romantic so that's why I chose starry eyed romance.

12) Curl up in your snuggie or bathe in the sun?
I'm not sure. Probably curl up in your snuggie.( I don't even have a snuggie, lol)

13) Hot chocolate or latte?
Definitely hot chocolate. I don't like coffee unless it's a caramel iced coffee. I like hot chocolate better.

14) Read the review or decide for yourself?
Both! I always read reviews before I read a book, but if a book has a bad review, I don't let that stop me. Just because someone didn't like the book doesn't mean that I'm going to hate it. We all have different tastes in books. After I finish a book I decide for myself and write my own reviews.

Okay guys, that's it for the book tag! This tag was fun to do and I'm glad I found it! Thank you so much for reading and if you want you can respond in the comments and tell me what you think and your answers for each question.  I also want to thank Amanda for making a video of the tag. I wasn't tagged to do it, but I wanted to do it for fun. Check out her channel on Youtube- iLoveBooks28.
Thanks for reading this and I will update soon so bye!( Check out my review for Evermore please. I'd appreciate it!)

Book Review : Evermore

Somewhat Spoilers!
Yesterday I just finished reading "Evermore" by Alyson Noel. This is the first book in the immortal series. There are six books but I only have the first three. So I gave this book 4 stars on goodreads. I thought this book was great, but not amazing. I love the author. I read "Cruel Summer" by Alyson Noel and loved it. Don't get me wrong, this book was good, but I've read better paranormal books.
Here is the plot:

After a horrible accident claims the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever Bloom can see people's auras, hear their thoughts, and know someone's entire life story by touching them. Going out of her way to avoid human contact to suppress her abilities, she has been branded a freak at her new high school-but everything changes when she meets Damen Auguste.

This book is about a girl named Ever Bloom. Her family were in a car driving to buy a sweatshirt Ever really wanted. On the road there was a deer that hit the car and Ever's dad turned the wheel and car away from the deer taking his family's life with him, except for Ever. Ever is the only family member who survived the car accident. After the accident she gained a power, she can read people's minds by touching them. She can also see the ghost of her twelve-year-old sister Riley. Now she is not a normal girl. Ever since the accident, her life changed. Before the accident, Ever was a happy popular cheerleader. Now she is an orphan and lives with her Aunt in her mansion. Her Aunt gave her everything she could ever want, but Ever wishes she died in the accident. Ever thinks it was her fault her family died. Later she finds out the truth. Now she lives with her Aunt and goes to a new school. She changes her personality and wears hoodies and baggy clothes and listens to her ipod in class all day at school. She misses her family more than ever. Her life changes once a boy named Damen comes into her life. He is a tall, mysterious guy that everyone thinks is attractive. Ever's two friends, her goth friend Haven and her gay friend Miles both love Damen. Ever tries not to look at him because she's afraid she could read his mind. It turns out Damen is the only person that Ever can't read. Later in the book, there is an evil villain but I don't want to spoil anything.

The characters- I thought the characters were okay. They were likable. The main character Ever was a nice, strong character. She had some problems near the end, but she got through it. Damen was a pretty good guy, but he made some mistakes with Ever. Haven wasn't my favorite character. At times I thought she was kind of mean. I liked Miles. He was a cool guy and a good friend to Ever. This is the first book I've read where a guy and a girl are friends and they don't have feelings for each other. Finally! It's realistic. I have a guy friend and we never had feelings for each other. I really liked Riley, I felt so bad that she died, and she was awesome. I loved the relationship between Riley and Ever. They could be mean to each other, but you could tell they loved each other.  I actually liked Ever and Damen's relationship. I thought their relationship wasn't rushed at all. I liked how the author waited until the end of the book, for Damen and Ever to declare their love for each other.

This book was very good and I can't think of anything bad about it. It wasn't my favorite book, but I enjoyed it. I read reviews for this book and people compared this book to Twilight. Honestly, this book is not like Twilight. They are both good books. I give this book 4 stars and recommend the series. I will be reading the next book, "Blue Moon" soon. That's it for right now and stayed tuned for more, bye!

Book Haul #4

Hi! Right now I am at the library and I just bought more books at the used bookstore. Let's get started!

First I got two cheap books at a thrift store:

1) Shrek 2 the novel. I don't know the author.

2) Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella

A couple minutes ago I went to my library's used bookstore and here's what I got:

1) Shrek graphic novel. I love Shrek as you can tell.

2) Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

3) Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead.

4) Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

That's all the books I recently bought. Stay tuned for more and don't forget to keep reading!! Bye!

Life's a Beach Book Review

Yesterday I finished reading "Life's a Beach" by Claire Cook. I have to say, this book wasn't as good as I thought it would be. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't amazing. It was a light summer read that was perfect for the beach. Even though I didn't love the book, it did entertain me. But I got bored a little throughout the book. The book doesn't really have a plot. The book is about a forty-one year old woman named Ginger who is still single and lives above her parents' garage. She has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She has a boyfriend named Noah who is an artist. Ginger earns money by making jewelry out of sea glass. Her sister, Geri has a family and she is turning fifty. Geri's eight year old son is cast in a movie. Ginger volunteers to go with him and she goes on an adventure. She meets a guy, and her life gets more exciting.

Like I said before, this book was okay, wasn't terrible at all. The characters weren't very likable or relatable to me. The main character was okay. She could be funny at times. To be honest, I actually liked how Ginger still had no idea what to do with her life. It's different. I read books where the main characters are confident and successful, although it was a little sad because she is forty-one. I liked both of the men that Geri had to choose. I think my favorite character is Geri's son, Riley because he has the most personality.  I think this is an adult novel and maybe that's why I couldn't relate to it. The other characters weren't bad. There were some times where I put the book down because I couldn't get into this story. The reason why I am giving this book 3 stars on goodreads is because the dialogue is very good. The pacing of the book was kind of slow but the dialogue made up for it. I thought the dialogue was funny at times. Claire Cook is a good author but I think she needs to think of better ideas for her future books. I may or may not read more from this author. Life's a Beach is worth picking up at your library or borrowing from a friend, but I don't recommend buying it. Luckily I got this book cheap at my used bookstore. 3 Stars!! Thanks for reading!

"The Truth About Forever" Book Review

 

 

Beware of Spoilers!!

A couple days ago I finished this book and I really liked it!! I have to say, it was a lot better than I thought it was going to be. This isn't my first Sarah Dessen novel, so I knew what to expect. I read other books from her which are: Dreamland, This Lullaby, Lock and Key, Along for the Ride, Keeping the Moon and What happened to Goodbye. I have to say, I was very impressed with "The Truth About Forever". This is my favorite novel from Sarah Dessen. My second favorite is Along for the Ride. I knew this book had really good reviews, but I wasn't convinced that I was going to love it. Once I started the book, it really drew me in. I loved everything about this book! I loved all the characters. I could really relate to Macy. I was and still am the total outcast kind of girl. I'm not a rebel and I don't always go out and socialize. I like to stay home and read a book. My parents are alive, but I could still relate to Macy a lot. I like how she grows throughout the novel. Wes was an amazing guy. So he got arrested, I have sympathy for him because he's been through a lot, like dealing with the death of his mother. Overall, he is a good guy and I'm glad him and Macy met. They needed each other. Jason, Okay I didn't like him that much. To me it didn't really seem like Jason even loves her. I thought it was dumb how him and Macy have been dating for over a year, and he flips out because she writes to him saying she loves him. Also, he's too perfect. No one is perfect! We all have our flaws, and the author made him seem like there's nothing wrong with him. I liked Wes a lot better and that's how the author wanted it. The other characters were interesting. I liked Kristy. She was a nice girl and helped Macy get out of her shell. I liked Wes's younger brother too. He made me laugh. Monica was very secretive and quiet but I liked that. Not everyone is outgoing and loud.(Well, I'm not.") I also liked Macy's sister Caroline. I'm proud of her for wanting to fix up the old beach house. One character I was annoyed with was Macy's mother. I understand that she really misses her husband and she's sad, but she was mean to Caroline. Caroline spent a lot of work on the beach house and the mom didn't appreciate it. I also hated how the mom judged Macy's friends before she even got to know them. Macy's friends aren't bad people, they just had to deal with a loss in the family. Also Macy's mom didn't like Macy working for Delia's catering company. Why not? Her mom could see that Macy was really happy when she was working for Delia. That job really made her grow into a better girl. I felt bad for Macy when she had to take her boyfriend's job at the library. Macy worked at the info desk with these two mean, girls. What was their problem? What did they have against Macy? Macy tried to like the job but it made her miserable. I was so happy when she quit the job. Macy is a very likable character who I could relate to. This book was amazing and I will read this book again. Sarah Dessen did an amazing job with this book. I was never bored, and most of the characters were very likeable. I will continue to read more of her books. I am so glad I got this book at a used bookstore. It was so worth it! This book deserves five stars on goodreads! Thanks, for reading this, and I will be updating more soon so stay tuned!

Book Haul #3

Hi there! So I just got back from Barnes and Noble and of course I got more books! It is so hard to go into a bookstore, without buying a book or two. I bought three books I've been dying to read! I can't wait to show them to you.

First, here are the books my sister got. I thought I should mention them, because my sister is awesome and the books need some publicity. Let's get started!

My sisters books:

1) Lost Voices by Sarah Porter. This is the first book in the Lost Voices trilogy. I haven't read this book yet, but my sister recommends it because she loves it! She loved the book so much, she had to buy the last two books tonight!

2) Waking Storms- by Sarah Porter. This is the second book.

3) The Twice Lost by Sarah Porter. This is the last book in the trilogy. I will be reading these books eventually.


Now here are the books I bought! I am so excited to read these!

4) Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan ( I apologize, I can't upload any more pictures because my internet isn't working correctly. I'm sorry).


5) The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith


6) Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally


So, those are all the books I recently bought. Stay tuned for more updates and remember, there is never a wrong time to read, bye!

Book Question #1- My Favorite Books

Hi! So I thought I would do something different. I thought it would be fun to do a book tag or questions about books.  I decided to make a separate post for each question instead of answering every question in one post. It's a good way to get to know what books I like. Here's an update before I get started. Since I just finished reading Cruel Summer (you can read my review below this post) I picked up The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen. I wanted to read this book for a while now. I heard it is one of her best books. I only read the first twenty pages so far and I like it. Anyway, let's get started with it.

Question #1- What is your favorite book?
That is a very tough question because I have many favorite books.  I will list more than one since I can't choose.






#1- The Year I Turned Sixteen by Diane Schwemm

I really love this book! My friend read this book and let me borrow it. I loved it so much, I had to buy my own copy. This book is four stories in one. The book is about four sisters, Rose, Daisy, Laurel and Lily. Each girl is different but they are all really close. Each of their stories is about the year they each turned sixteen. I loved all the characters and they are so different and unique. Also, there is romance in each story, but I won't spoil anything. I really recommend this book!

 

 

 

#2 The Help by Kathryn Stockett.

 I'm sure some of you have heard of this book. This book is also a movie. Let me say I love this book! This is an adult book and my friend loved it and told me I had to read it. I borrowed a copy from my library and loved it!! This book is so good! I never read anything like it before. I believe the genre is Historical fiction because the book takes place in the 60's. I also love the movie and it's one of my favorite movies. I was obsessed with the move for awhile! Oh, the pie scene, lol! That's the best part. If you saw the movie, you know what I'm talking about. I really recommend this book, but since it's an adult book, I think teens 16 and up should read it.

#3 The Perfect Game by J. Sterling.

This book is amazing! The author does a great job with the characters and the plot. This book had me almost on the edge of my seat, wondering what's gonna happen next. This book held my attention throughout the whole book. The plot was very cheesy and the typical "Cocky jock player falls for nice, good girl" but I really loved it!! I couldn't put this book down, well it wasn't really a book since I read it on my kindle. So the book is about a guy and a girl in college. Yes! I love how the book takes place in college. The guy's name is Jack and he is a player and the kind of guy that all girls love. He is popular and is the star of his baseball team. Cassie is a normal girl majoring in photography. At first it is not love at first sight for Cassie, in fact she can't stand him!! Jack admires her and follows her, and soon Cassie falls for him and they have a relationship. I thought the dialogue in the beginning was funny when Cassie kept telling Jack off. I loved her attitude for some reason. Anyway this book was written well and was amazing! Go check it out!

#4 Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins.

Many of you have heard of this book, if your into YA. The reviews for this book were amazing! My sister read this book first and told me I had to read it. So I did. Let me say, this book was soo unbelievable! This book is so good, all the books I read now just can't compare to it. The plot was awesome! The pacing was good. The book was written really well and I loved the characters! Anna was an awesome main character and so was St. Clair. If you haven't heard of this book, you must be living under a rock. Go read this now!!

#5 Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins.

This was a great second book. I loved the characters especially Lola because she was so different and artsy.  She designs and makes her own clothes. I admire that because I can barely work a sewing machine, lol! I can't say Anna was better than this one. The books are both amazing! I can't favor one over the other. I also love how the author put Anna and St. Clair in this book too! The plot and characters were so developed!! I love how Stephanie's books have a happy ending. This book did not disappoint and that's why it is one of my favorites. Go read this now!

#6 Isabel of the Whales by Hester Velmans.

 I thought this book was very important to choose. I read this when I was younger and I still love it! It is such a good book. I really wanted to mention this one because most people haven't heard of this book. This book is a middle-grade read because the main character is in fifth grade. The book is about a girl named Isabel. She is in fifth grade. She has best friends and loves the ocean, especially whales. She gets so psyched when her class goes on a whale watch. She has been waiting years to go see whales. But something unexpected happens. She falls overboard and turns into a whale. She must live her life as a whale and try to find her way home. Through her journey she meets some good friends, people she doesn't want to leave behind, especially Jessaloup. This book is so cute and simple. Even though it's a middle-grade read, I really recommend anyone to read this book, especially for a beach trip.

Those are my top favorite books. I have more favorites but I didn't want to put a long list and most of my favorite books are trilogies or series. That's it for now and stay tuned for more, bye! Remember, there's never a wrong time to read.

Cruel Summer Book Review

Beware of Spoilers!!!
So I finished this book today. This was actually my second time reading it, and I was still surprised and amazed!! I totally forgot who the secret person was, though it was pretty obvious. I loved the book the first time I read it, and I still loved it the second time. It was the perfect summer book to read. Some people were really annoyed with the main character, but  I actually liked her throughout the whole book, even the beginning! Yes, she was a snob in the beginning but I actually liked that. The reason why I liked her attitude is because it's very different from most books I read. Most books I read have a main character that's strong or not very confident with low self-esteem. The character did lack confidence, but at times she was also full of herself, which I liked because like I said before it is different. I got to read a book about a snobby brat, in her point of view. I thought it was funny how she complained almost the whole time. In the oddest way I could relate to her. She's trying to find herself and doesn't know what she wants to do with her life yet. I could so relate to that. Even now I still don't know myself completely and have no idea what I want to do with my life, other than write! The book was very predictable, but that wasn't a bad thing. All I wanted was a cute summer read and that's what I got. The main character changed throughout the book which I loved! In the beginning she was seen as a spoiled brat who wanted to impress her new fake friends and crowd. By the end, she realized she is a geek and she's okay with that! Let me tell you what the book is actually about:
Okay so the book is about a seventeen year old girl named Colby Cavendish. It is the summer of her upcoming senior year of high school. She is looking forward to the summer because she hooked up with a guy she really wanted. Now she dumped her best friend Natalie to be in the in crowd. The leader Amanda took Colby under her wing and allowed her to be in the cool group. So Colby abandoned her friend and took advantage of going from a total dork, to a cool chick. She was so excited for the summer cause it is supposed to be the best summer ever! But then she finds out her parents are getting a divorce. Now her parents are sending her to Greece for the summer to spend time with her "Crazy Aunt Tally." Colby is so mad that she can't spend the summer with the cool group. She has to go on an Island that no one ever heard of. The book is told in Colby's point of view. The book is filled with letters, Colby's journal entries and her blog. There is not much dialogue since she tells everything from her diary and blog. I liked that, it was different. Alyson Noel does a great job putting herself in the shoes of an average teenage girl. But that's not all! Colby finds out her mom is selling the house! So most of the book is Colby complaining about her boring bad life. One day she checks her blog and sees that someone posted a comment. It doesn't have a name, it is signed as "Anonymous." Colby tries to figure out who the person could be. That secret person always post comments on her blog and she responds back. I liked the mystery part of that. Throughout the book I was trying to figure out who the person could be. Then later in the book she meets a guy named Yannis. He is a nice guy and hangs out with Colby. Colby tells herself not to get too close to him, because he is just a summer fling. But by the end of the book, her and Yannis have a very good relationship  and they don't want to leave each other. Colby learns a lot about her Aunt Tally. She enjoys staying with her Aunt and Tally's boyfriend Tassos. She ends up not wanting to leave the small island Tinos. She tries to get her parents to let her stay but her plan doesn't work. This book really taught me a lot. I learned to be thankful for what you have, and no matter how hard life can be, you'll always be okay and be able to handle whatever comes your way. This book was really amazing! I give it five stars on goodreads! The book isn't very big. It's about 220 pages. I love Alyson Noel's work and I will be reading all her other books. Yep, that was my review and stay tuned for more! Also go and buy this book now! You won't regret it! And if you hate Colby in the beginning, don't put the book down, keep reading  it and it will really surprise you.! I know it surprised me. So, bye!!!!