tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23403952534873912632024-03-06T04:35:49.369+00:00lovelaceslillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-59299326321482892312018-06-22T10:00:00.000+01:002018-06-22T10:00:01.453+01:00Planting Gardens in Graves II by r.h. Sin; Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Planting Gardens in Graves II by r.h. Sin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Publication date: July 10th 2018</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Published by: Andrews McMeel Publishing</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r.h. Sin continues his bestselling series with<i> Planting Gardens in Graves II, </i>another powerful collection of poetry that hones in on the themes dearest to his readers. This series celebrates connection, mourns heartbreak, and above all, empowers its readers to seek the love they deserve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I went into this book hoping to be both moved and empowered by this book due to the hype there is around r. h. Sin’s work but unfortunately this book wasn’t my cup of tea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">This book is marketed as empowering but personally I think r. h. Sin didn’t quite get this across. It’s very hard to promote a feminist message and be a man. Male feminists are crucial if we want to change anything but I believe r. h. Sin may still need a bit more education. For the most part I think he only got his tone wrong however multiple times throughout the book he talks about how dating this one woman who lowering his standards and it is never acceptable to talk about someone like that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">r. h. Sin has an very beautiful writing style that would blow me away if I was reading a novel of his but in the style of poetry that he writes I felt the single sentence poems fell a bit flat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">In conclusion, I wouldn’t pick up another poetry collection by him though it may just be that I unfortunately picked up one of his weaker books. Hopefully r. h. Sin will continue on his journey with feminism and maybe his future works will reflect this but this poetry collection is not one to pick up if you want to feel empowered. If you are looking for a poetry book to empower you I would recommend The Witch Doesn’t Burn In This One by Amanda Lovelace, which is also published by </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Andrews McMeel Publishing and was published in March of this year. Disappointingly </span><span style="font-family: "arial";">I’m going to give this book 1 star.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><strong style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">*This book was given to me for free by netgalley in return for an honest review, therefore this doesn't effect my opinion*</span></strong></span>lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-47811382334696280122018-06-15T10:00:00.000+01:002018-06-15T14:44:47.105+01:00The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danford<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Publication date: 3 August 2017</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Published by: Penguin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I want to give the book 5 stars so bad but I just can't justify it. I'm going to start by talking about the negatives of this book. The main one being this book would benefit from being shorter, it dragged quite a bit in the beginning and lots of the build up could have been shortened. also this book was told in 1st person which really worked for most of the book but some of the things Cammie thought were insensitive and ignorant with a one point a mildly transphobic comment being made. While I feel like this was added in to show she was a teen who didn't have all the answers, it was unnecessary and might offend some people who want to read this book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">However, I think this book was amazing. it really impacted me but trigger warning for self harm, suicide attempt (maybe), sexual assault is mentioned but never is any details given and death. This book was brilliant at showing a more sympathetic view on the people who run institution like Promise. You're given the impression these people truly want to help and are doing what they think is best even if they're help is misinformed. For the first time ever I had to put a book down because of how harrowing and intense one of the scenes was, yet this is the only scene which is a struggle to get through and it's key to the story</span><br />
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lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-63369367168623359932018-06-10T10:00:00.000+01:002018-06-10T10:00:11.942+01:00Audiobooks<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi guys,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Audiobooks are really popular right now, so when I saw Half Bad on audible for about £3 I decided to give it a try. While I enjoy the audiobook, I felt it took away from the enjoyment I got from the characters and the plot. I think if a book I want to read comes up for less than the average book then I will get it but I think I'd rather reading a physical copy than an audiobook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However I recently started listening to Born a Crime by Trevor Noah and I'm loving it. I'm a big fan of podcast so listening to non-fiction books just feels like a podcast and I'm loving it. I think I could even enjoy the non-fiction books or memoir more through audiobooks because it will hopefully make them less dry if they are at any point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall, I still prefer reading a book than listening to it but if I can get a book I've really been wanting to read cheaper through audiobook then I will do that. I'd love to hear your thoughts on way you do or don't love audiobooks.</span>lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-19786370433291401072018-06-08T10:00:00.000+01:002018-06-20T23:28:27.484+01:00I Hope My Voice Doesn't Skip by Alicia Cook: Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36374391-i-hope-my-voice-doesn-t-skip">I Hope My Voice Doesn't Skip</a> by Alicia Cook</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Publication date: 5 June 2018</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Published by: Andrews McMeel Publishing </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I have recently been neglecting my blog due to exams so I decided to write a couple of reviews to make sure I have a post for every week of the exam period. given reviews are my favourite posts to write I have a few lined up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I've been wanting to read her other book for a while so when I saw this on netgalley I knew I wanted to read it and I think this is the best poetry book I've read this year. I was crying at some of them and while this book wasn't life changing, I definitely want to buy the finished copy of this. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">I liked how this book was semi-interactive with links to all the songs she included though personally I wasn't a fan of the songs as many of them were duets and this leads to confusion while reading them</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">In conclusion, this was a amazing poetry collection which will really speak to people and is a very safe choice if you want to buy someone a present. I'm going to give this 4 stars.</span><br />
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lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-88846596601532520872018-06-01T10:00:00.000+01:002018-06-01T10:00:14.108+01:00The Smoke Thieves by Sally Green: Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39127492-the-smoke-thieves">The Smoke Thieves</a> (<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/217353-the-smoke-thieves">The Smoke Thieves #1</a>) by Sally Green<br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Publication date: 1 May 2018</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Published by: Penguin</span><br />
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<span><span style="font-family: Arial;">For those of you who don't know the Half Bad series by Sally Green is my favourite series and I was so excited for this book. I think part of the problem was that I had expected to love it as much as 'Half Bad' and that is a cruel unrealistic expectation. You shouldn't go into a book expecting it to be as good as your favourite. </span></span><br />
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<span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Anyway, I thought the pacing for this book was a bit unusual because you have lots and lots of perspective and you constantly go from one to the other and it could be really tense in one view then super slow in the other. I was also way more invested in some points of view than others at times I even skip over chapters to read what happens next in a specific characters storyline, though I feel this issue will not occur in the next book.</span></span><br />
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<span><span style="font-family: Arial;">I think that Sally Green's main talent is her characters and each one was brilliant. I never once got confused as to who was talking which is so impressive given that there were around 5 points of view. Also the slow burn romance or at least what I'm assuming will turn into a romance. There are a few which could potentially happen and I'm here for each of them, though one more than others.</span></span><br />
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<span><span style="font-family: Arial;">In conclusion, it wasn't as good as her first series but it was only the first book and it's my favourite series of all time so it would have to have been so impressive to match or beat that. I will definitely read on in the series and I'm going to give the book 4 stars. You should definitely go read it.</span></span>lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-68692926099317841622018-05-25T10:00:00.000+01:002018-05-25T10:00:13.653+01:00Mind Platter by Najwa Zebian: Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Publication date: 27 Mar 2018</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Published by: Andrews McMeel Publishing</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From celebrated Lebanese-Canadian poet and speaker, Najwa Zebian, comes this revised and expanded edition of her debut collection.<br /><br /><i>Mind Platter</i> is a compilation of reflections on life as seen through the eyes of an educator, student, and human who experienced her early days in silence. It is written in the words of a woman who came from Lebanon to Canada at the age of sixteen and experienced what it was like to have fate push her to a place where she didn't belong. It is written in the voice of every person who has felt unheard, mistreated, misjudged, or unseen. The book contains over 200 one-page reflections on topics we encounter in our everyday lives: love, friendship, hurt, inspiration, respect, motivation, integrity, honesty, and more. <i>Mind Platter</i> is not about the words it contains, but what the reader makes of them. May this book give a voice to those who need one, be a crying shoulder for those who yearn for someone to listen, and inspire those who need a reminder of the power they have over their lives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This book was a bit of a shot in the dark. I had never heard of the author before and when I requested the book there was only two reviews one giving the book 1 star and the other giving the book 5 stars. So I went into this book having no idea what I would think of it. In fortunately this book was not my cup of tea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">What really put me off was the format. Every poem was in a paragraph form as if they were philosophical thoughts they she had written down. I know lots of people loved this style but it meant that every page looked the same and gave the book a bit of a dull format. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">Also I didn't think this book was particularly beautifully worded. It felt like something you would say off the top of your head to your mate. This obviously worked for the relatability for some but again made the book feel dull</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";">In conclusion, I feel in part I went into this book expecting it to blow my mind, so I had far too high expectations. For that reason while I am giving this book 2 stars I think that it was me not the book. We just didn't gel. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">*This book was given to me for free by netgalley in return for an honest review, therefore this doesn't effect my opinion*</span></strong>lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-44463187721162309812018-04-01T10:00:00.000+01:002018-04-01T10:00:00.184+01:00Dirk Gently : TV Show GushHi guys,<br />
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Today I wanted to talk about a TV show called 'Dirk Gently's Hollistic detective agency' that you probably haven't watch, however if you have I'd love for you to talk to me about your thoughts.<br />
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This show has unfortunately been cancelled and very recently I binged the whole second season while revising and felt like I had to talk to you about it because it's so incredible. It's rather like Sherlock and Doctor Who mixed together. It is based of a Douglas Adams book of the same title. It's a comedy/mystery/sci-fi and it's so good. You never know the mystery before the characters work it out and it has genuinely mind-blowing plot twists.<br />
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The main thing that makes you watch the show is the characters. They are all so brilliantly human which is really important to me when I'm watching a sci-fi show. Each character is separate and has a purpose and you love each and everyone of them even really small side characters such as Mona, who is probably in the show for a grand total of 10 minutes.<br />
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It's also genuinely funny and when I put the second series on after quite a while since watching the first series it made me so happy and felt like coming home which I really didn't expect given the only other time that I've felt this way was when I watch 'Alice Through the Looking Glass'. <br />
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I'm so sad this show has been cancelled because it's one of those shows that is super important because it has so much diversity, not just in race and sexuality but also in personalities. All the characters are real oddballs and I think anyone who is odd can really feel like they relate to one of the characters, personally I saw a lot of myself in Dirk. It was really good at validating things that maybe you don't feel all too confident in.<br />
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I hope this has convinced you to watch the show. Bear in mind the first episode is the most confusing thing you'll ever see. You definitely have to be someone who can deal with questions going unanswered for a while but all questions do get answered by the end.<br />
lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-17855452992439310402018-03-30T10:00:00.000+01:002018-03-30T10:00:17.666+01:00Graffiti by Savannah Brown : Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35142370-graffiti"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Graffiti (and other poems)</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by Savannah Brown</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Publication date: August 1st 2017</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Published by: Savannah Brown</span><br />
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<span id="freeTextContainer4664632731924399121"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Savannah Brown's first collection of poetry is a vulnerable account of adolescence from someone in the thick of it. Written between the ages of sixteen and eighteen, with examinations of anxiety, death, first loves, and first lusts, Graffiti extends a hand to those undergoing the trials and uncertainty of teenagehood, and assures them they're not alone.</span></span><br />
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<span><span style="font-family: Arial;">I have seen a couple of Savannah's videos on youtube and I have always enjoyed her poems. Unfortunately this book wasn't for me. The problem wasn't tat it was a bad book or that I didn't enjoy it; there were many passages that I loved. The problem was I couldn't really understand what she was trying to say in her poem. It felt far too vague for what I enjoy, I imagine this style works brilliantly for many people because it left los of room for people to put their own being into the words but I want to know someone else feels the same way I do and I'm not sure that was what these poems did. However I could just have been my lack of life experience that caused a lack of understanding.</span></span><br />
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<span><span style="font-family: Arial;">I'm still very glad I read it and while it didn't click with me if you love beautiful metaphors this is the book for you. I can totally imagine an English teacher dissecting these poems. Anyway this book was good, the problem was definitely me rather than the book therefore I'm going to give this book 3/5 stars. </span></span>lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-51839533700869242552018-03-25T10:00:00.000+01:002018-05-22T16:01:53.968+01:00unpopular opinions book tagHi guys,<br />
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Today I'm going to do the unpopular opinions tag. As always I wasn't tagged by anyone. If you want to watch the original video just click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYfgq8HgDc0&feature=youtu.be">here</a><br />
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1. A Popular Book or series that you didn't like.<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18692431-everything-everything?ac=1&from_search=true">Everything, Everything</a> by Nicola Yoon easily takes this place. It was my least favourite book of 2017. I thought it sent awful messages to people reading it. I might at some point do a full review but I think ill struggle to not bash the book too much and I think my thoughts could come across very crude if I don't word it very carefully. Effectively I hated the way this book dealt with women's sexuality. I think it condemned women who were openly sexual and borderline slut shaming. Plus there was an unnecessary offensive joke abut schizophrenia which I didn't appreciate.<br />
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2. A Popular Book or series that every one else seems to hate but you love. <br />
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I often love books that aren't really liked. I think the best example of this is the <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6304335-beautiful-creatures?ac=1&from_search=true">beautiful creatures</a> series because I love those books so much. Ridley and Link are definitely in my top 5 couples in books.<br />
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3. A popular book Genre that you hardly reach for. <br />
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Sci-fi. I have nothing against Sci-fi books in fact I really like them its just that often they are rather long and intimidate me. Also I never really hear about any Sci-fi books.<br />
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4. A popular author that you can't seem to get into. <br />
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Rick Riordan. My friends all used to be obsessed with his books specifically the Percy Jackson series however I read the first one and kind of enjoyed it but when I decided to pick up the second I just couldn't get past the first 50 pages. The books just weren't for me I found them a bit dull and the characters a bit 2D.<br />
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5. A popular book trope that you're tired of seeing. <br />
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I'm really starting to hate characters who talk about how they have no emotions or are dead on the inside. I'm not sure I'm describing it very well but these characters often talk about how their friends talk about such trivial things and how could their friends enjoy their lives when they know that the characters parents have just split up or something of this sort. These characters are only really seen in contemporary and they really annoy me. This trope can be found in <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34564400-it-only-happens-in-the-movies">'It only happens in the movies'</a> though it is fairly bearable in this book.<br />
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6. A popular series that you have no interest in reading.<br />
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I don't want to read anything the Sarah J. Maas has written. I was vaguely interested in <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16096824-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses?ac=1&from_search=true">A Court of Thorns and Roses</a> but then my interest died as more and more books came out.<br />
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7. The saying goes "The book is always better than the movie", but what movie or T.V. show adaptation do you prefer more than the book?<br />
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There are actually quite a few such as <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6186357-the-maze-runner?ac=1&from_search=true">the maze runner</a> series. Obviously there is massive controversy around the book right now due to something James Dashner has done but personally the first book in the series was really good but then the rest of them were dull.lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-29038596136340339852018-03-18T10:00:00.000+00:002018-03-18T10:00:11.546+00:00Creative Writing Tips from Dan Buri: Guest PostThe life of an author can be difficult. As writers, we simply love to write. Unfortunately, getting our work published is never as simple as just writing. Often times we can’t sit down and write because there are too many other tasks required of us. Publishing in the current environment of the internet, online publications, and ebooks is almost as simple as a click of button, but writing and publishing successfully is far more daunting. There are thousands of decisions to be made. <br />
I’ve found with anything in life that’s difficult, the best way to approach it is to break it into pieces. Figure out how to write your book in steps. You can’t tackle everything at once, so break it up into actionable pieces that you can accomplish. Soon, as you complete one step after another, you will be holding your own book in your hands, whether that’s your first book or your fiftieth. <br />
If you’ve read my first book, Pieces Like Pottery, you’ll recall one of the lead characters found a list of forty life tips from his former high school teacher, Mr. Smith. I’ve received a lot of positive feedback from readers on these forty life tips. They seem to resonate deeply with people. In my blog (Nothinganygood.com) and in my new book on writing—an inspirational guide for indie authors on their writing journey—I’ve applied each of the forty life tips to writing and how they can help you write, market, and sell your book. <br />
Here is a sneak peek into a few truncated versions of those tips from 40 Tips on Creative Writing: <br />
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1) Life’s too short to not seize the opportunities with which we are presented. <br />
Always take the chance to do what you love when it comes along. Write that book! Start now! Do you have thirty minutes today? Sit down and start writing. <br />
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2) Don’t dress like a bum all day long. <br />
Some people do perfectly well rolling out of bed and doing great things in their underwear all day. I’m not one of those people. If I want to be productive, I prepare for it. Production doesn’t just magically happen. There has to be a plan. Wake up early. Shower. Wear respectable clothes. Eat breakfast. Get your mind right for writing. Then, when you’re good and ready, sit down and write. <br />
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3) Question authority. <br />
Don’t take the status quo as a requirement. Don’t look at how you think everyone else is writing and try to copy it. Find your own voice. Write in your own style, no one else’s. <br />
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4) Question those who question authority. <br />
Drink in the knowledge of as many authors as you can. Read as much as you can. Take their advice to heart. Be yourself and be inquisitive. Inquisitiveness is a gift of the writer. <br />
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5) Don’t be afraid to see dinosaurs even when everyone else around you doesn’t. <br />
Anyone who has ever tried to write anything of worth, and for that matter any creative type who has ever tried to make something out of nothing, knows how exciting and scary that can be at the same time. Take that excitement and fear and use it. Don’t worry about how others say you’re supposed to write. Write the way that you want to write. Sure, soak in all the advice and feedback from writing experts and amateurs alike. Take it all to heart. Let it wash over you. Then filter it through that beautiful brain of yours and write the way you feel called to write. <br />
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I know writing a book (or another book) can be difficult, but there is a huge author community out there ready to support you. 40 Tips on Creative Writing can be your inspirational guide to a successful book! <br />
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Seize the day you have in front of you. You are strong. </div>
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You are kind. You are wonderful. Don’t forget it. </div>
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<em>40 Tips on Creative Writing is currently available in ebook and print. Dan Buri (@DanBuri777 on Twitter) is a trusted resource for writers to gain insight into the difficult world of indie publishing. His first collection of short fiction — Pieces Like Pottery — which has been recognized on multiple Best Seller Lists, is an exploration of heartbreak and redemption. His nonfiction works have been distributed online and in print, in publications including Pundit Press, Tree, Summit Avenue Review, American Discovery, and TC Huddle. Dan is a founding member of the Independent Writers Guild, a worldwide organization of writers and publishing professionals dedicated to promoting the interest of indie writers by encouraging public interest in, and fostering an appreciation of, quality indie literature. He is an active attorney in the Pacific Northwest, and lives in Oregon with his wife and two young children.</em> <br />
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<br />lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-56314239694130030122018-03-16T10:00:00.000+00:002018-03-16T10:00:17.515+00:00It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini : Book review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Publication date: May 1st 2007</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Published by: MiraMax</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Genres: YA, Contemporary, Mental health</span><br />
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<span id="freeText10686085415219902402"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ambitious New York City teenager Craig Gilner is determined to succeed at life - which means getting into the right high school to get into the right job. But once Craig aces his way into Manhattan's Executive Pre-Professional High School, the pressure becomes unbearable. He stops eating and sleeping until, one night, he nearly kills himself.<br /><br />Craig's suicidal episode gets him checked into a mental hospital, where his new neighbors include a transsexual sex addict, a girl who has scarred her own face with scissors, and the self-elected President Armelio. There, Craig is finally able to confront the sources of his anxiety.<br /><br />Ned Vizzini, who himself spent time in a psychiatric hospital, has created a remarkably moving tale about the sometimes unexpected road to happiness.</span></span><br />
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<strong><u>My Thoughts</u></strong><br />
Before I get into the review I should say that I did not finish this book. I got to page 100 and stopped. Something I also feel I should make very clear is that I don't think this is a bad book, I think this book just isn't for me.<br />
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From the get go I knew that this book was written by a man with depression because Rachel Cohn had written a foreword which I had read and while usually I would worry this would mean the book would have a sombre tone I wasn’t with this book because all the reviews talked about how hopeful it was. I should have been worried<br />
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This book was so obviously written by a man with depression. The book was so miserable but not only that but it made me really miserable as well even when I wasn’t reading it the mood of the book hung around me like a black cloud.<br />
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I gave up on the book at page 100 but before I was certain of my decision I decided to read the goodreads reviews and a massive amount of them said the book was super transphobic and a few said it was sexist and I just felt this book was a waste of my time.<br />
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I’m so disappointed that this is my belief because I wanted to love it so bad but unfortunately I didn’t. I think I might watch the film at some point though because that looks like it could be cheerier and not transphobic.<br />
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Overall I would probably give this 4/10 because it just wasn’t for me but I didn’t hate it I just hated how it made me feel.<br />
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It would be great to know if any of you agree with what I’m saying or if you loved this book I would be interested to know why.lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-60239392542188991152018-03-14T10:00:00.000+00:002018-03-14T10:00:38.056+00:00Children's Books to Read as an Adult: T5WHi guys,<br />
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I'm still a teenager so I did think book tag in terms of books from my childhood I should reread at sometime.<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2998.The_Secret_Garden?ac=1&from_search=true">Secret Garden</a> by Frances Hodgson Burnett<br />
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This book was one of the first classics I ever read and I called it my favourite book for years yet now I don't really remember what the plot was so I definitely need to reread this as I have a really beautiful edition of it that has never been read.<br />
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2. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/852470.I_d_Tell_You_I_Love_You_But_Then_I_d_Have_to_Kill_You?ac=1&from_search=true">Gallagher girls</a> by Ally Carter<br />
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I was just recently thinking that I would like to reread this series for fairly similar reasons. I remember the romances being swoon worthy and amazing friendships with funny scenes and mystery. It's also a series I'm not scared I wont like on reread because I've read some of Ally Carter's other stuff since the end of Gallagher girls and loved it.<br />
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3. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6324090-alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland">Alice in Wonderland</a> by Lewis Carol<br />
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Everyone who knows me know that Alice in Wonderland (2009) is my favourite movie ever and while I have read the book I feel like now I'm older ill understand it more and appreciate it more.<br />
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4. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1527187.Midnight">Midnight</a> by Jacqueline Wilson<br />
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I'm not sure if this happened at your primary school but at mine we were obsessed with Jaqueline <br />
Wilson and Midnight was my favourite book of hers and in my opinion severely underrated.<br />
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5. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1048645.Private_Peaceful?ac=1&from_search=true">Private Peaceful</a> by Michael Morpurgo<br />
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This is the book that I would always say is my favourite book ever yet I've never reread it. Mainly because it is heart-breaking. I think I'm finally far enough away from the trauma to reread the book and hopefully love it as much the second time as I did the first.lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-15279378124772638732018-03-11T10:00:00.000+00:002018-03-11T10:00:36.398+00:00book cake tagHi guys,<br />
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Today I'm doing the book cake tag. You can watch the original video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1OlZI9p5Jg">here</a>. I wasn't tagged by anyone I just thought it would be fun to do.<br />
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<strong>Self-raising flour: a book that started slow then picked up</strong><br />
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For this one I chose <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18584855-heartless">Heartless</a> by Marissa Meyer. This book has gotten lots of hate but I love it. I thought the ending was so intense my heart was pounding. I really don't understand why so many people dislike this book.<br /><br /><strong>Butter: a book with a really rich, intense plot</strong><br />
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As some of you may remember this is my favourite book of all time. Everything about this book is rich and intense. So <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7514925-tiger-lily">Tiger Lily</a> by Jodi Lynn Anderson is my pick for this one<br /><br /><strong>Eggs: a book you had reservations about but actually really enjoyed</strong><br />
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I recently read <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29844228-thirteen-reasons-why?ac=1&from_search=true">13 reasons why</a> and I was super apprehensive going into it but actually I thought it was amazing and really got the message across that it was trying to. I have a huge review/gush about it on my goodreads if any of you want to see my more in depth thoughts about the book.<br /><br /><strong>Sugar: a sweet book</strong><br />
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This book is so original. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20801166-a-little-something-different?ac=1&from_search=true">A Little Something Different</a> by Sandy Hall is a love story told from about 14 different perspectives. I thought the main couple was really cute and I loved seeing what everyone around them thought of their relationship. It's not a book I've heard anyone talk about but definitely a book you should pick up.<br />
<br /><strong>Icing: a book that included all the things you enjoy in a book</strong><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24809194-neverland?ac=1&from_search=true">Neverland</a> by Shari Arnold was one of my favourite books of 2015 and I still regularly think about it. It was magical and whimsical with an adorable romance plus it was a peter pan retelling which I always love. The book never really got popular which is such a shame because it is gorgeous and worth a read whether you like peter pan or not<strong><br /></strong><br /><strong>Cherry on top: your favourite book of the year</strong><br />
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Since we are only at the start of March I'm going to say my favourite book of last year. Which was <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30649795-goodbye-days?ac=1&from_search=true">Goodbye Days</a> by Jeff Zentner. This book was so good it covered such a wide variety of issues and dealt with them all phenomenally. Also it was very beautifully writtenlillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-88534912481263643642018-03-09T10:00:00.000+00:002018-03-09T23:34:38.497+00:00The Witch Doesn't Burn in this One (Women are some kind of magic #2) By Amanda Lovelace : Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34518216-the-witch-doesn-t-burn-in-this-one">The witch doesn't burn in this one</a> (Women are some kind of magic #2) by Amanda Lovelace<br />
Publication date: March 6th 2018<br />
Published by: Andrews McMeel Publishing<br />
Genre: poetry, feminism<br />
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<span id="freeTextContainer6876953922198292741">The witch: supernaturally powerful, inscrutably independent, and now—indestructible. These moving, relatable poems encourage resilience and embolden women to take control of their own stories. Enemies try to judge, oppress, and marginalize her, but the witch doesn’t burn in this one.</span> <br />
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This book was on read now on netgalley so I decided to read it. Her first book wasn't anything special but I decided to give this a try. This collection was way better than her first however I just don't think she is my favourite kind of poet. I will definitely read her next collection but I wasn't blown away by this collection.<br />
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The book started very promisingly. I adored the first chapter unfortunately after the first chapter the book got a bit to angry and man hating for me. It redeemed itself a little in the last chapter but overall the first chapter was a 4 star section but the rest were 2 or 3 stars.<br />
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One thing I do always love about Amanda's books is the fact that at the start there is a trigger warning list because currently in modern poetry there is a lot of talk about rape and mental illness and some people may need to be warned of the subjects that are talked about in the book.<br />
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In conclusion, I rather enjoyed this book. It made me feel empowered. However I did feel like she was man hating too much and therefore quite a few of her poem I disagreed with particularly her poem that justified misandry. I'm going to give this 3 stars because I was enjoyable but I'm not sure I'd recommend it to anyone.<br />
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In addition to my review I'd just like to make a side comment about how I had lots of trouble downloading this book and netgalley were so lovely and helpful. Truly amazing customer service.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial";">*This book was given to me for free by netgalley in return for an honest review, therefore this doesn't effect my opinion*</span></strong>lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-50598496747292267192018-03-04T10:00:00.000+00:002018-05-22T16:09:28.716+01:00february wrap upHi guys,<br />
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I had a brilliant reading month in February. I read 6 books and DNFed 1. <br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17378508-blue-lily-lily-blue">Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater</a><br />
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This book is the third in The Raven Cycle and honestly it was my least favourite out of all of them. It was still a 4 star and I did enjoy it but Adam was far too angsty for me in this book however I think he got more bearable as the book went on.<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17378527-the-raven-king">The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater</a><br />
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I think this was my favourite of the series but its very closely tied with The Dream Thieves. The writing in this book was so beautiful. It contains the most beautiful chapter I've ever read in my life. This was obviously a 5 star read. I loved this series so much and the last book really was a satisfying ending.<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6671.The_Wonderful_Story_of_Henry_Sugar_and_Six_More"> The Wonderful story of Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl</a><br />
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I bought this book earlier in the month and was really excited to read it because Roald Dahl is a hero of mine. I think he is incredible. From previous research I was aware he'd written some books for teens but i'd never managed to find it but it was in my local Waterstones so I bought it. First of all can we appreciate the cover. It's even better in person. Unfortunately I was underwhelmed by this collection, I think what Roald Dahl is brilliant with is fantasy and magical realism and the majority of the stories in this book weren't therefore I found it a bit dull. I gave this book 3 stars.<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34253376-wild-embers">Wild Embers by Nikita Gill</a><br />
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I read this in one sitting and I genuinely don't remember what I thought of this book. I think it was probably decent enough but not great and obviously not very memorable. This was really disappointing to me because I love Nikita Gill's Instagram unfortunately this collection didn't grab me. I don't have a rating for this book because honestly I cant remember what it was enough to give you an accurate one<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29844228-thirteen-reasons-why">13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher</a><br />
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I had to read this book for my school book club and I was super reluctant. I had watched the show and I thought it was far to intense and didn't deal with the topic matter very well however I thought the book was fantastic. It wasn't high class literature but I read it in less then 24 hours. I was hooked from the first page. I'm not so sure I liked Clay as a person but I thought that he was a brilliant way to narrate the story. Hannah Baker was a very likeable character and I was heartbroken for the girl. The best thing about this book was that often books about mental health read too much like instruction manuals and this one definitely didn't. I would feel very comfortable someone with depression or suicidal thoughts reading this book as long as they weren't going to be triggered by one of the plot points. I gave this book 4 stars.</div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34564400-it-only-happens-in-the-movies">It Only Happens in the Movies by Holly Bourne</a></div>
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This book was one of the only books that I was excited for its release. I used to be a giant Holly Bourne fan and for whatever reason I just stopped reading her books but when I saw the blurb for this I knew I had to read it. It wasn't as good as I thought it was going to be but it was very good. My biggest issue is that until about halfway through the main character really annoyed me but luckily she had character development and developed into a very interesting character to read about. The last 100 pages of this book were phenomenal. If the rest of the book was as good as the last 100 pages it would have been 5 stars unfortunately this wasn't the case and therefore I gave the book 4 stars because even when the Audrey was unbearable the romance was still super cute and well written. I think I should definitely go and the trilogy of Holly Bourne's that I've ignored for many years.</div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/248704.It_s_Kind_of_a_Funny_Story?ac=1&from_search=true">It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini</a></div>
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I DNFed this book. It was depressing and miserable. It really messed with my head and I felt like as you read it you could tell it was written by a guy with depression. It just wasn't the book I thought I was going to be and I didn't want to read the book it actually is. I'm going to do a whole post about why I DNFed this book which I will eventually link <a href="https://lovelaces2.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/its-kind-of-funny-story-by-ned-vizzini.html">here</a></div>
lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-76550807174720654192018-03-01T08:44:00.002+00:002018-03-01T08:44:41.606+00:00I'm backHi guys,<br />
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I know I've been gone a very long time but I'm back now however the blog will probably be a bit different. Predominantly it will still be a book blog but I want to be able to talk about anything I fancy such as movies or TV shows that I watch because since school has started getting more serious I've had less time to read but I do watch quite a few films therefore if I don't manage to finish a book I don't have to feel bad about a lack of content that you are getting. I hope you are all okay with this because I'm so excited to get started.lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-85269505699947292302016-08-21T10:00:00.000+01:002016-08-21T10:00:00.828+01:00The List by Vivian Siobhan : Review<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10866233-the-list">The List</a> by Vivian Siobhan</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Published by: Push</span><br />
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<span id="freeText11225851008534945382"><span style="font-family: inherit;">An intense look at the rules of high school attraction - and the price that's paid for them.<br /><br />It happens every year. A list is posted, and one girl from each grade is chosen as the prettiest, and another is chosen as the ugliest. Nobody knows who makes the list. It almost doesn't matter. The damage is done the minute it goes up.<br /><br />This is the story of eight girls, freshman to senior, "pretty" and "ugly." And it's also the story of how we see ourselves, and how other people see us, and the tangled connection of the two.</span></span><br />
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I picked this book up for a bit of a trashy read that didn't have much depth but was good fun, and it was. This book is not a piece of fine literature but it was great fun and perfect for after a couple of fantasy books or a very sad book.<br />
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It constantly switches from person to person and I actually really liked it. I loved watching all the storied slowly come together and interlink. At no point was I confused by who was speaking i think Vivian did a great job at developing a different voice for each character.<br />
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The characters were all very real even if I didn't like some of them. They all had a wide variety of strengths and weaknesses, which was nice. I think it gave a really realalistic view on high school and all the friendship dramas.<br />
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My only problem with this book was the endings of some girls stories, some of them I thought were done and finshed but others I could just have done with another chapter to wrap things up. I would also like to know if the list continued the next year or whether it finished there.<br />
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In conclusion, I really enjoyed this book. It was great fun and gave a honest view on girls friendships. I'm giving this book 4/5.</span>lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-23924760277731165352016-08-14T10:00:00.000+01:002016-08-14T10:00:01.187+01:00Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes (Queen of Hearts Saga #1) : Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26074194-queen-of-hearts">Queen of Hearts</a> by Colleen Oakes (Queen of Hearts Saga #1)<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Publication date: May 3rd 2016</span><br />
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<span id="freeText5028609025682046712">As Princess of Wonderland Palace and the future Queen of Hearts, Dinah’s days are an endless monotony of tea, tarts, and a stream of vicious humiliations at the hands of her father, the King of Hearts. The only highlight of her days is visiting Wardley, her childhood best friend, the future Knave of Hearts — and the love of her life.<br /><br />When an enchanting stranger arrives at the Palace, Dinah watches as everything she’s ever wanted threatens to crumble. As her coronation date approaches, a series of suspicious and bloody events suggests that something sinister stirs in the whimsical halls of Wonderland. It’s up to Dinah to unravel the mysteries that lurk both inside and under the Palace before she loses her own head to a clever and faceless foe.<br /><br />Part epic fantasy, part twisted fairy tale, this dazzling saga will have readers shivering as Dinah's furious nature sweeps Wonderland up in the maelstrom of her wrath. <br /><br />Familiar characters such as Cheshire, the White Rabbit, and the Mad Hatter make their appearance, enchanting readers with this new, dark take on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland</span><br />
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I found this book on goodreads a while ago and desperately wanted to read it but I only found it in stores last week. Alice in Wonderland is one of my favourite stories and recently more retelling have come up. Sadly this book wasn't the perfect Alice retelling I have been looking for.<br />
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I expected a very dark and scary wonderland but it wasn't the book never really took any twists I wasn't expecting and while you could tell Colleen was trying to build up tension it fell flat because of a lack of connection to the characters.<br />
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I was impressed by how smart Colleen was with how she fit the character from Alice into the Queen of Hearts story. They weren't there in theway that they were in Alice but maybe that will tie together at the end of the series.<br />
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I loved the descripton in the book, everything was described perfectly I could imagine each and every scene and character. Unfortunately, while the book had a plot that sounded interesting I just never connected with Colleen's writing style. I found it a bit dull and drawn out. That was the main problem with this book rather then anything else.<br />
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In conclusion, this book was not as amazing as I had hoped due to me being unable to immerse myself into Colleen's writing. Hopefully the book series will pick up. I think I will read the next book and I hope to ennjoy it more. I'm giving this book 3/5 stars.lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-27245404777587915932016-05-15T10:00:00.000+01:002016-05-15T10:00:18.602+01:00Solitaire by Alice Oseman : Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Solitaire by Alice Oseman<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Publication date: July 31st 2014</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Published by: Harper Collins Children's Books</span><br />
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<span id="freeText8997599874525920866">In case you’re wondering, this is not a love story.<br /><br />My name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year – before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face the harsh realities of A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people – I had friends. Things were very different, I guess, but that’s all over now.<br /><br />Now there’s Solitaire. And Michael Holden.<br /><br />I don’t know what Solitaire are trying to do, and I don’t care about Michael Holden.<br /><br />I really don’t.<br /><br />This incredible debut novel by outstanding young author Alice Oseman is perfect for fans of John Green, Rainbow Rowell and all unflinchingly honest writers.</span><br />
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This was the weirdest book I have ever read, without a doubt. I was sat in class and it was pretty quite as I yelled 'Psychopath. Absolute psychopath'. It was one of those books where you felt like you had to say what you were thinking otherwise it wasn't true.<br />
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The main character irritated me so much. She was super miserable and pessimistic and I couldn't really see why. she had a pretty lucky life. her brother had an eating disorder which is obviously awful but seriously there is no need to be that depressing. Aside from Tori, the rest of the characters where great. I might be a little in love with Michael, he was amazing.<br />
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The plot was weird and messed up. the way Alice described something left me so confused to what was going on. I didn't see much need for the finale. It was a bit pointless.<br />
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In conclusion. I didn't really like this book but it was well written. it was just the story wasn't for me. I think I will try to borrow her next book form the library rather than buying it. I'm going to give this book 2/5 with both stars.lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-55262018390036894572016-05-08T10:00:00.000+01:002016-05-08T10:00:43.680+01:00Extraordinary Means by Robyn Schneider : Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Extraordinary Means by Robyn Schneider<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Publication date: May 26th 2015</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Published by: Katherine Tegen Books</span><br />
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<span id="freeText7474600016645490166"><strong>From the author of <em>The Beginning of Everything</em>: two teens with a deadly disease fall in love on the brink of a cure.</strong><br /><br />At seventeen, overachieving Lane finds himself at Latham House, a sanatorium for teens suffering from an incurable strain of tuberculosis. Part hospital and part boarding school, Latham is a place of endless rules and confusing rituals, where it's easier to fail breakfast than it is to flunk French.<br /><br />There, Lane encounters a girl he knew years ago. Instead of the shy loner he remembers, Sadie has transformed. At Latham, she is sarcastic, fearless, and utterly compelling. Her friends, a group of eccentric troublemakers, fascinate Lane, who has never stepped out of bounds his whole life. And as he gradually becomes one of them, Sadie shows him their secrets: how to steal internet, how to sneak into town, and how to disable the med sensors they must wear at all times.<br /><br />But there are consequences to having secrets, particularly at Latham House. And as Lane and Sadie begin to fall in love and their group begins to fall sicker, their insular world threatens to come crashing down. <br /><br />Told in alternating points of view, <em>Extraordinary Means</em> is a darkly funny story about doomed friendships, first love, and the rare miracle of second chances.</span><br />
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Extraordinary Means is one of the saddest books I have read in years. My friend gave it to me for my birthday and I didn't speak to her for the rest of the day once I had finished it because of how traumatised the book had left me.<br />
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The characters where incredible in this book. I loved all of them. They were very realistic in their flaws and characteristics. My favourite character was Charlie, he was probably the least interesting which for whatever reason made me instantly love him.<br />
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The plot was obviously very hard to read at point because of the severity of TB. I thought it was great how the character would joke about how they were going to die because I think it would be something you would do. I know I definitely would.<br />
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In conclusion, this book will wreck you but it is worth it. I learnt loads from this book and cared so much for the characters. I'm giving this book 3.5/5.lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-87716411342275569482016-05-01T10:00:00.000+01:002016-05-01T10:00:00.185+01:00Thanks for the Trouble by Tommy Wallach : Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanks for the Trouble by Tommy Wallach<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Publication date: February 23rd 2016</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Published by: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Genres: YA, contemporary</span><br />
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<span id="freeText7060234469437034882"><em>“I’ve got some questions for you. Was this story written about me?”<br /><br />I shrugged.<br /><br />“Yes or no?”<br /><br />I shrugged again, finally earning a little scowl, which somehow made the girl even <strong>more</strong> pretty. It brought a bloom to her pale cheeks and made sharp shelves of her cheekbones.<br /><br />“It’s very rude not to answer simple questions,” she said.<br /><br />I gestured for my journal, but she still wouldn’t give it to me. So I took out my pen and wrote <strong>I can’t</strong> on my palm.<br /><br />Then, in tiny letters below it, I finished the thought: <strong>Now don’t you feel like a jerk?</strong></em><br /><br />Parker Santé hasn’t spoken a word in five years. While his classmates plan for bright futures, he skips school to hang out in hotels, killing time by watching the guests. But when he meets a silver-haired girl named Zelda Toth, a girl who claims to be quite a bit older than she looks, he’ll discover there just might be a few things left worth living for.</span><br />
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Tommy Wallach's first book 'We All Looked Up' was one of my favourite books of last year. I loved how it united all walks of life, so when I saw his next novel had come out I bought it without even reading the synopsis and started to read it straight away.<br />
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The plot for this book is a bit all over the place, I think the point of the synopsis is to intrigue you while also completely throwing you off what the book is really about. And I don't understand why because I could think of a million and one better ways to sell this book that what they have done. Any way that is not the point of the review.<br />
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'Thanks for the Trouble' is about Zelda and Parker, who meet at a hotel after Parker tries to rob her. Zelda tells Parker she is going to kill herself by jumping off the golden bridge and Parker tries to tell her that there are more things in life left to live for. That's the main plot of the book but sometimes it went quite off track and added in extras that where definitely not needed. <br />
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The characters in this book where great, each very individual and unique but still 'realistic'. My favourite character was Alana, she was super spunky and a bit of a nerd but still had a social life, which most authors don't add to a nerdy character. Tommy Wallach is amazing at character building I obviously knew this from 'We All Looked Up' but he blew me away once again with his incredible characters.<br />
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I loved how the book was written. I had never read a book that was written as a college essay and I loved it. If anyone has any other books written similarly to this one please tell me. It was great how he manage to break the fourth wall while still making it part of the story.<br />
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The ending was the best part of the book. It left you feeling like the book had really given you something. The way nothing changed yet everything changed and he summed it up so perfectly in the last paragraph or two.<br />
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In conclusion, 'Thanks for the Trouble' wasn't as spectacular as 'We All Looked Up'. It was still a great read that made you think about who you let into your life and how we shape other people. I will be buying/reading his next book for sure. I'm giving this book 3/5.lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-39561683998052897702016-04-24T10:00:00.000+01:002016-04-24T10:00:34.100+01:00Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery : Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Publication date: 1908</span><br />
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<span id="freeTextContainer13888469453763290925">Everyone's favorite redhead, the spunky Anne Shirley, begins her adventures at Green Gables, a farm outside Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. When the freckled girl realizes that the elderly Cuthberts wanted to adopt a boy instead, she begins to try to win them and, consequently, the reader, over.</span> <br />
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This book is one of my mum's favourites, for years I thought I had already read it but it turns out I had gotten Pollyanna confused with Anne of Green Gables. I think the next classic I read has to be Pollyanna again, since I obviously don't remember it. It took me forever to read this book. I started reading this book at the beginning of the biggest reading slump I've ever had.<br />
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I really enjoyed this book. It was a nice break from the fantasy books that I seem to be reading so much of right now. All the character were who they said they were, which was a nice change. I loved seeing the development in Anne and Marilla's relationship. It was one of the happiest things ive read in years, the devotion between them is unparalleled in books.<br />
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The plot was great, it was like a gentle meander. Not a lot happened but Anne's dramatic reaction to everything made it feel ten times more exciting. It did break my heart a bit when a certain character died. I could see it coming but they were my favourite character so I was in denial. I'm still convince I misread it.<br />
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My favourite part of the book was definitely the ending. I love how perfectly ever tied together without making it feel like the story ended right there. It gave you the idea that Anne still continued her life after the book finished. <br />
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In conclusion, this is a great book to read after a depressing book or super fast paced. I don't think I'm going to read on in the series. I loved the ending so much that I'm not sure I want anything to ruin it in anyway. I'm giving this book 4.5/5.lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-15247895228484864022016-04-17T10:00:00.000+01:002018-02-28T18:42:01.235+00:00Half Lost by Sally Green (Half Bad Trilogy #3) : Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20814993-half-lost?from_new_nav=true&ac=1&from_search=true">Half Lost</a> by Sally Green (Half Bad Trilogy #3)<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Publication date: March 29th 2016</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Published by: Viking Books for Young Readers</span><br />
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<span id="freeText2821782284150862474"><em>This is the final battle.</em><br /><br />The Alliance is losing the war, and their most critical weapon, seventeen-year-old witch Nathan Brynn, is losing his mind. Nathan’s tally of kills is rising, and yet he’s no closer to ending the tyrannical rule of the Council of White Witches in England. Nor is Nathan any closer to his personal goal: getting revenge on Annalise, the girl he once loved before she committed an unthinkable crime. An amulet protected by the extremely powerful witch Ledger could be the tool Nathan needs to save himself and the Alliance, but this amulet is not so easily acquired. And lately Nathan has started to suffer from visions: a vision of a golden moment when he dies, and of an endless line of Hunters, impossible to overcome. Gabriel, his closest companion, urges Nathan to run away with him, to start a peaceful life together. But even Gabriel’s love may not be enough to save Nathan from this war, or from the person he has become.<br /><br />Set in modern-day Europe, the final book in the Half Bad trilogy is more than a story about witches. It’s a heart-achingly visceral look at survival and exploitation, the nature of good and evil, and the risks we take for love.</span><br />
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This is the final book in Sally Green's Half Bad Trilogy. I was so excited for this book, I read it in a day. It was everything I had expected it to be and more. There were twists and turns that I didn't expected but there were also some that I did.<br />
There was so much Nathan and Gabriel in this book. I screamed on multiple occasions. They're just so adorable. I want one book just dedicated to them like 'Half Love' or something and it will be a paranormal romance between them.<br />
It was completely action packed without a single dull moment the hours just flew by. It was also fantastic how Sally manage to keep the over all them of the book (war and uprising) going throughout the whole book. even in happy additional scene there was an underlining tension between every action that the characters made.<br />
I think that Sally Green is great at description and coming up with fantastic new places, so I loved that we didn't revisit a single place. All the setting were new and unexplored, which could sometimes give you a nice break from the intenseness of the rest of the book.<br />
My only complaint with this book is the ending. It felt very rushed. In the last two chapters I didn't really know what was going on. She first of all gave me false hope that one of the characters were still alive then took you to a random place which I had no idea what it was. It was disappointing to finish such an incredible series on such a low note.<br />
In conclusion, this was an incredible book and I shall dearly miss this series. I look forward to whatever Sally Green has up her sleeve for me to read next but until then I'm giving this book 4/5 stars.lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-80555361180164847632016-02-07T15:27:00.001+00:002016-02-07T15:27:06.250+00:00Pieces like Pottery by Dan Buri : Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pieces like Pottery by Dan Buri<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Publication date: October 2nd 2015</span><br />
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lillyrose71http://www.blogger.com/profile/18146607086457268133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2340395253487391263.post-89415423286498586022016-01-27T10:00:00.000+00:002016-01-27T10:00:00.212+00:00antcipated realeses for 2016Hi guys<br />
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I for once actually have some books I'm super excited for this year rather than having to scour goodreads for books that sound interesting,<br />
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Heartless by Cornelia Funke<br />
<em>No released cover in English yet</em><br />
There is no official release date yet for this book but it was published in German last March, so it can't be that long now. I'm so excited for this book the Mirrorworld series is possibly my favourite series ever, though I think I'm going to have to reread the series before the third one comes out.<br />
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Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard<br />
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'Red Queen' was one of my favourite books of 2015, so I'm super excited for the next one. I think it's going to be even better then the first. The epilogue gave the impression that there was going to be some intense character development in the next book.<br />
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Half Lost by Sally Green<br />
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I can't believe it is almost the end of this series. I'm so excited but at the same time I never want to read this book because I am not ready to end this series. There is also the obvious fear that Sally Green is going to kill Gabriel or Nathan and Gabriel aren't going to end up together.<br />
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