Paper Towns: Book Review

Ok first of all I am so sorry I was gone for so long my life got crazy! However I am back with another post about a fantastic novel I just read (Paper Towns by John Green) so without further ado lets get to it.

Brief Summary of the Book:
Everyone gets one miracle in their life and Quentin Jacobsen's miracle is living next to the endlessly captivating, fearless and utterly extordinary, Margo Roth Spiegelman. Margo and Q were childhood friends who become more distant as time wore on. So when Margo burst into Q's window dressed in all black and beckoning him to and experience an adventure with her Q agrees hoping to reconnect the with the girl he has always adored from afar. After one crazy night of late night grocery shopping, breaking into Seaworld and carrying out the perfect plot for revenge Q is hopeful that something may bloom between him and Margo. Until she disappears the very next day, leaving Q only with a set of vague and difficult clues that lead him to her. Fearing her safety and desperately trying to discover who the real Margo Roth Sprienglstien is Q sets out on a mission to find her. Facing creepy abandoned buildings, intense poetry and a giant road trip that will take him to a Paper town. Q discovers more about the girl of his dreams and himself then he could possibly imagine.

Star Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

My Thoughts on the Novel:
You need to read this book. It is a simple as that the characters are amazing and so relatable the plot is interesting and interwoven in a fascinating way. John Green infuses the book with humor while deeply reflecting on human emotion and what it means to truly be yourself. I loved this book I laughed, I cried and it made me think. Like really think, like lay in bed and contemplate your entire
existence sort of thinking. The most amazing thing about this book is how relatable it is, despite the
epic storyline is seems so plausible. You can't help feel wonderment towards Margo and groan at Ben's brilliant stupidity and relate to Q's experience in high school. You become so involved in the story line the pages turn themselves (ok not literally but close enough). However despite all this I have to say my absolute favorite thing about this book was the characterization of Margo. When you are introduced to her you automatically see her as this impossibly brave and bold character that you just want to be. However as you get deeper into the story you discover her flaws hidden beneath the surface and you come to terms with the fact that everyone has their shortcoming but that in no way makes them less of an incredible person. Margo was  just as lost as the rest of us no matter how confident in herself she appeared and the amount revealed about her in the book really touched me. This daring, courageous version of her is really a superficial version, a mask that she puts on because  she loved the idea of "being Margo" and so did everyone else. The thing is we all wear this masks deep down we are all connected, and we are all paper people and that's ok because at the same time we all have our inner Margo Roth Speiglemans and when you read the book you'll come to
understand what an amazing thing that is. We are all a little cracked but those cracks let the light shine through. So in short this book is definitely worth the read. The only thing I didn't really like was the road trip. That whole section of the novel had a slightly choppy feel and it was a little to long for my liking. However this book will leave you with an obsession with "Stars Fell on Alabama" and a warm feeling in your heart. So just go read it. Now!

http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Towns-John-Green/dp/014241493X

Playlist: To the Girl on Fire

I decided to create a playlist composed of music that I think Peeta would use to describe Katniss and his relationship with her throughout the trilogy. I hope you enjoy the songs I chose and hear the story I was trying to create within this playlist.

*all credit to the artists of these songs

• Everybody Wants to Rule the World~ Lorde
• I Bet My Life~ Imagine Dragons 
• Little Do You Know~ Alex & Sierra 
• All I Ever Wanted~ Brian Melo 
• Fire & Rain~ Mat Kearney 
• Between the Raindrops~ Lifehouse
• Au Revoir~ OneRepublic
• Her Diamonds~ Rob Thomas 
• Say Something~ A Great Big World 
• Stay With Me~ Sam Smith 
• Fix You~ Coldplay
• Your Man~Matt Ryczek 
• Daylight~ Maroon 5 
• I Will Follow You Into the Dark~ Death Cab for Cutie 
• Marry Me~ Train 
• If I Lose Myself~ OneRepublic
• If I Die Young~ The Band Perry 
• Heartbreak Story~ The Wanted 
• Scars~ Allison Iraheta 
• Crawling Back to You~ Daughtry 
• Broken Strings~ James Morrison & Nelly Furtado 
• Demons~ Imagine Dragons 
• Skinny Love~ Birdy 
• Patient Love~ Passenger 
• She Will Be Loved~ Maroon 5 

http://thehungergames.wikia.com/wiki/Peeta_Mellark

My Own Tag: Hogwarts is Your Home

I have officially decided to create my very own book tag!! *applause* Anyways I have decided to call it the (drum roll please) the Hogwarts is Your Home Tag and the questions will allow you to mentally immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter. In honour of going back to school I wanted to create a tag that allowed me and anyone else doing it to pretend we are going to Hogwarts instead. So without further ado here is my tag:

1. What house would you be sorted into and why? 

Ravenclaw!! I think I would be a Ravenclaw for sure. I enjoy school and learning and I often to random research on everything and anything in my free time becuase I love gaining new knowledge. I also have a good memeory so I excel at retaining the things I learn. I also truly love puzzles and brain-teasers so getting into the common room would be good fun. It is also said that Ravenclaw is the house for the more eccnetric and imaginative Hogwarts folk and I am very creative and my ideas can be a little random at times. I feel like I would just love being in Ravenclaw and spending time in the beautiful common room. I feel like I could also be a Hufflepuff because I am an extremly hard worker and I am typically quite sweet.

http://ireadtorelax.blogspot.ca/2010/11/movie-review-harry-potter-and-deathly.html

2. If you could invent any spell what would it be/do?

If I could invent any spell I would invent one that allowed you to enter any fictional world. This means that with a simple incantation and wave of your wand you could enter any book or TV show. This would be helpful with Hogwarts homework because you could experience what you're learning it also would be amazingly fun to just hop into the world of Sherlock Holmes or any other fictional world you wish to explore. It would be like an adventure within an adventure! I think the incantation for my spell would be fictilous exlpora. 

3. If you could have J.K Rowling write a book about any of the secondary characters (so not out main trio) who would you choose?

Oooh this is a hard question I gave myslef. Luna is my favourite character so I feel inclined to pick her but I feel like a story about the marauders adventures at Hogwarts could be really interesting so I guess despite my initial response I would chose James just to learn more about him, Siruis and Lupin when they were young (and running about as animals) and how he ever got Lily to fall in love with him. ;)

4. If you could design any wand for yourself what wood it be made of? what would the core be? How long would it be? What would it look like?

My wand would defiantly be made out of willow I just love willow trees and I think the wood that comes from them is really lovley. Core wise I wouldn't want any of the three "typical" cores just becuase I want my wand to be unique so perhaps Veela hair like Fleur's wand for really no reason other than I think that would be a really awesome and unique core. As for length I think I my wand would be 4 3/4 inches. I think my wand would be especially suited for charms and surprisingly swishy so there you have it my dream wand. 

5. Create your own fantastic beast. Where would you find it?

My fantastic beast would be a combination between a snow leopard and hawk, it would be similar to a Griffin but it would be found in the more Northern regions of the land. It would have the body of a mountain goat but the fur and face of a snow leopard and the wings and front feet of a hawk. 

6. Who would be your best friend at Hogwarts?

I definitely think my best friend would be Luna Lovegood I feel like we would get along well because we are both dreamers who are kind, compassionate and have a soft spot for magical creatures. We are both eccentric and due to that people underestimate us but we don't let that bother us and we work to accomplish whatever we out our mind to. Like Luna I am artistic and truly value my friends so I feel like her and would connect and be best friends at Hogwarts. It must be the nargles! 

7. Would you play on the quidditch team why or why not? and if you did which position would you play?

I would definitely play on the quidditch team because I think it would be so much fun. I would either want to be a seeker or chaser. Seekers are quick and agile and I believe I am both those things. Seekers would also have to have good eyesight and attention to detail which I posses. Being a chaser would also be fun as you would get to enjoy the team element of quidditch and learn all sorts of manoeuvres and strategies that come with the sport.

8. What form would your patronus take? 

 I think my patronus would take the form of a unicorn because unicorns strike me as very sweet and kind animals and I am to be a sweet person. Unicorns are also very dream-like and I consider myself a dreamer. Unicorns are also playful and energetic creatures and I am a bubbly and energetic person. I feel like a unicorn would definitely be my protector. 

9.  What would your favourite Hogwarts class be? 

My favourite Hogwarts class would be Care of Magical Creatures because I have always loved animals and I feel like learning about magical creatures would be fascinating and so much fun. I would love to work with all the creatures you hear about in the Harry Potter books and I feel like I would just love that class. 

10. Its your first time visiting Hogsmeade which shop do you head to first?

Defiantly Honey Duke's! I feel like it would be so much fun choosing from the massive array of sweets and just soaking in the sweet, warm and colourful atmosphere of the shop. I would defiantly stock up on chocolate frogs, sugar quills and Droobles best blowing gum. 

http://en.board.goodgamestudios.com/fashion/showthread.php?459-I-Want-to-see/page3

11. You've finished your last year at Hogwarts what career do you pursue? 

I would be a magizoologist as Biology is a subject that interests me and I want to be a Marine Biologist so I feel like I would love the magical equivalent of this job. I would get to understand and study unicorns and thestrals enough said. 

So there you have it! My Harry Potter tag now typically once you complete the tag you would tag seven other blogs. (seven being the lucky number and all) However since I am relatively new to the blogging community I'm just going to tag: http://abookishescape.wordpress.com/ which is an awesome blog you should all check out! If you want to do this tag go ahead I officially tag you! If you do the tag on your blog pop the URL in the comments below and I'll check it out. Without further ado mischief managed. 

Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlett vs. A Study in Pink

Again another misleading title perhaps that should be my specialty. When I say versus I mean I'm gonna be writing a comparison. No these two versions of Sherlock are not gonna duke it out in an epic boxing match. Sorry. However Sherlock Holmes is an amazing story so this post should still be really interesting (fingers crossed). For those of you who don't know a Study in Scarlett is the first full novel in the Sherlock Holmes series by sir Arthur Conan Doyle . A Study in Pink is the first episode of BBC's Sherlock Holmes which takes the classic books and puts a modern spin on them. I absolutely love the show and have already watched all the episode's and since I've read a Study in Scarlett it was fun to draw comparisons between the two. 

Characters: for this post I'm only going to compare Sherlock and how he transferred from the pages of a book to modern times on the small screen. 

Sherlock Holmes: A description and contrast of the character

A Study in Scarlett:

"In height he was rather over six feet, and so excessively lean that he appeared to be considerably taller. His eyes were sharp and piercing, save those intervals of torpor to which I had alluded; and his thin, hawk-like nose gave his whole expression and air of alertness and decision. " ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ( A Study in Scarlett chapter 2)

A sketch of how I imagined Sherlock Holmes:

A Study in Pink:

"You being all mysterious with your cheekbones, and turning your coat collar up so you look cool." ~ Dr. John Watson The Hound of Baskerville

Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes:

http://www.neontommy.com/news/2013/10/9-things-you-need-know-about-benedict-cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch has been called one of the best Sherlock's on screen,and for good reason. He truly takes Sherlock's strange personality and brilliant mind and brings it to life. He matches the book Sherlock in several aspects yet he is different from how I originally imagined Sherlock. Now I can't imagine a Sherlock that isn't Benedict Cumberbatch because both the character from the book and show compliment each other so perfectly in mannerisms alone. Overall I think the show did a fantastic job of modernizing Sherlock and creating a character that is someone you can root for and follow despite his flaws.


Review Time:


A Study In Scarlett:

Brief summary of the book: In the first novel in the Sherlock Homes series Dr. Watson a war doctor returning from service in Afghanistan finds himself becoming the flat mate of the world's only consulting detective Sherlock Holmes. Which of course causes him to experience a lifetimes worth of adventure. Soon after meeting Sherlock he finds himself pulled into investigating a crime scene where a man is found dead in a abandoned home, and the only clues are a book, a wedding ring and the German word rache written with blood on the wall. As Holmes and Watson delve further into the case the discover a complex plot love, revenge and an old feud resolved by chance, poison and the hands of a dead-man walking.

Star rating: 5 stars out of 5 stars

My thoughts on the novel: Full of adventure, a rich, plot and fantastic characters its not even a question why these books are classics and Sherlock Holmes is one of the most celebrated characters in literary history. Holmes is brilliant and his deductions are always astonishing and never fail to impress. When you read a Sherlock Holme's novel it truly feels like you are in Watson's shoes following the strange but shrewd detective around as he solves the mystery using clues you would have never suspected. I loved the aha moment in this book when all the pieces of the puzzle come together and you understand the crime. The only part of this book that confused me was when it randomly transferred from Holmes almost solving the case to the criminals backstory but after reading a few pages it made perfect sense to me. Overall I HIGHLY recommend a Study in Scarlett and I'm so glad I started reading about the wonderful mis-adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.


A Study In Pink:

Brief summary of the episode: In the first episode of BBC's Sherlock Holmes the classic book character has been taken out of the victorian age and put into the twenty-first century. Dr. Watson first meets the famous detective when looking for a place to stay once he returned home from service in Afghanistan. He soon finds himself sharing flat 221 B on Baker Street with the famous detective. As soon as he meets the doctor Sherlock Holmes shows off his deductive powers and tells Watson all about his life using his limp, posture and mobile phone. Then Watson finds himself at the scene of the crime. Three people have committed suicide in the exact same way with the same poison leading Sherlock to believe they are linked when a fourth vicim shows up. Sherlock uses her wedding ring, strange not (rache) and oddly the colour pink to locate her suitcase and eventually the killer.

Star rating: 5 stars out of 5 stars

My thoughts on the episode: Words cannot describe how much I love this show. It is brilliantly written, action packed suspenseful and full of complex characters. The way the books were adapted and modernized in the show is just fascinating and brilliant. For example in the novels ( a sign of four)  Sherlock Holmes uses the marks around the part where you wind up a pocket watch to deduce that Watson's brother has shaky hands from drinking where in the show this scene is changed so Holmes uses the charging slot of a mobile phone to determine the same thing. As I read the books its so much fun to see these hat-tips to the original Sherlock Holmes. You can tell the creators of the show (Gatiss and Moffat) love the books and that love is displayed amazingly on screen. From Sherlock's sarcasm and wit to Watson's secret love for danger. The actors in this show also do an incredible job Benedict Cumberbatch who plays Sherlock is absolutely brilliant from the way he speaks, to the way he acts and carries himself based on Sherlock's mood. Again I highly highly recommend this show and I wish series four would COME FASTER!!!

The Problem With Triangles

So your probably looking at the title of this post thinking "triangles why is she writing about triangles that has nothing to do with books." Which is true of course book aren't even shaped like triangles however I am not writing about plain old triangles I am writing about the infamous LOVE TRIANGLE *ominous music playing in the background*  For those of you who don't know what a love triangle is allow me to explain. A love triangle is when two characters are competing for the love of another or one character is in love with two characters and has to choose between them. An example of this is the love triangle presented within the Hunger Games trilogy. In which Katniss loves both Peeta and Gale and has to choose between them. I could give a million more examples (which is part of the problem) but I think without further ado its time to get into the post.


Love triangles the literary phenomenon that seems to be present in almost every YA book ever published. It's a source of turmoil, choice and often conflict between two characters so what's the big deal? Those sound like elements that could add to a novel. The truth is love triangles aren't all bad they typically allow for three of the characters in the novel to become quite well developed and they always add a degree of interest when you start to pick a side. However they still annoy me and several others to no end and here is why. The main issue is overuse seriously does every YA novel on the face of the earth need to have a love triangle can't tension and choice be created elsewhere within the book perhaps  from somewhere original and creative? To help illustrate my point i'm gonna list every book with a love triangle from the top of my head: The Hunger Games trilogy, The Twilight series, Matched, Shatter Me, Requiem, Splintered, City of Bones, The Iron King, The Selection, Rain, Fragments etc. I think you get the point. My one other main issue with love triangles is the melodramatic tone they often create. By that I mean it can get kind of annoying when the world is in danger and all the main character can think about is which guy to choose. Ok rant over please keep in mind that this is all my opinion and to each their own. So what do you think about love triangles? I'm so not in love with them.

Book Haul and Reviews

Recently I went to the bookstore and got a lot of books for the summer time. I have now finished reading all of them and I thought I should share a bit about each book and what I thought of it with you.  Perhaps this post will inspire you to get one of these books for summer reading.


The haul:

Here is a pic of all the books I bought :) 

Reviews: 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13601681-after-the-end

Brief summary of the book: After the end follows the story of a teenage girl named Juneau who grew up in the Alaskan wilderness alongside a clan of people who supposedly escaped the decimation caused by a nuclear war and found refuge there. Juneau is happy with her life in Alaska but everything changes when her clan is kidnapped while she is out hunting being all her people have left she leaves the only life she has known behind. However when she leaves she discovers that things in the outside world aren't what they seem. With the help of a rebellious teenage boy named Miles, Juneau must find the truth beneath all the lies she's been buried under and face a new reality. After all she is her clan's only hope. 

Star rating: 5 out of 5 stars 

My thoughts on the novel: This book was incredible to put it simply. I loved the idea behind it the minute I picked it up off the shelf. A dystopian book that isn't actually dystopian? The book was unique and riveting all the way through with a rich and many layered plot, endless action, interesting and relatable characters and best of all so many clever surprising twists that made this book impossible to put down. I loved the character dynamic between Juneau and Miles with her innocent, introverted yet brave and relentless nature paired with his sarcasm, standoffishness and a hidden tendency for kindness. Even when camping in the woods these two never left you bored between their endless arguing and confusing feeling for one and other. I also loved how all the parts of the book and characters either helping or hindering Juneau on her quest came together for the final realization at the end of the novel. All I can say is I highly recommend this book and there better be a sequel!!!!!

http://shelf-life.ew.com/2014/02/28/veronica-roth-four-a-divergent-collection-cover-exclusive/

Brief summary of the book: Four is a part of the divergent collection however it is separate from the series. As opposed to telling the story from Tris's perspective it tells it from Four's. Therefor you get to learn more about Four's life before, Tris arrived at the Dauntless compound and get a fresh look at some of the events that happened while she was there. The book has four parts: the transfer, the son, the traitor and some extras scenes taken divergent from  but written Four's perspective. The first three sections are about Fours' life before the divergent series took place. The transfer being about why he transfered to dauntless and his experience becoming part of and intergrating into the faction. The second one highlights his life at home back in abnegation and the hardships he went through. The final part is about how he discovered that Dauntless was making plans along with the Eridute and how he tried to stop them. It also focused on his divergence and what it meant to him and his character. 

Star Rating: 4 stars out of 5 stars

My thoughts on the novel: I loved the Divergent series and getting a new perspective from Four was really interesting. I liked how the book was arranged in four parts and I enjoyed getting more insight into both the Dauntless and Abnegation factions. This book was well written, action-packed and overall an interesting read. The only reason I didn't give it a full rating was because some of the material wasn't a new addition to the divergent story rather it was just a part of the books written in a different perspective. Well it was interesting to hear parts from Four (I especially liked the parts regarding his opinion and relationship with Tris)  it felt a little been-there done that. Overall I would recommend buying this book if you liked the Divergent series as it is fast-paced, informative and follows a well-developed character and story line.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15822336-the-girl-with-the-iron-touch

Brief summary of the book: The Girl with the iron Touch is the third book in the Steampunk Chronicles. The "band of mistfits" arrives back in London to discover that their enemy the Machnist may not have been defeated like they thought. When Emily gets kidnapped she must face off against him and create a plan in order to survive and protect the ones she loves while the rest of the group will do anything to save her. When both sides clash it takes the help of an unexpected ally to save them.

Star rating: 4 stars out of 5 stars

My thoughts on the novel: I have loved every book in the Steampunk chronicles and this one was no exception it was filled with surprising plot twists, intense action, mystery, romance and the same extremely dynamic  and just plain awesome group of characters. However there are a few reasons I am not giving this book five stars, first of all I found that the beginning of the book was a little slow and didn't have the same fast paced action as the others in the series. However it did pick up and around the middle of the book I had a hard time putting it down. I was also a bit disappointed by Jasper's lack of presence in the novel. I love all of Cross's characters so much including the charming and quick-witted cowboy. I especially grew to appreciate his character when we learned more about his past in the previous book (The Girl in the Clockwork Collar) I understand that throughout the novel he is upset but I missed the good natured attitude and humour he added to the books especially because Sam and Griffin were both moody and quite throughout the novel. Then we get onto the relationships. Lets start with Sam and Emily because I am soooo happy with the way their relationship played out in this novel they are so perfect for each other and Sam's devotion to Em really helped the book move along. Next there is Finley and Griffin which I was kind of disappointed by to be honest I feel like the innocent teasing relationship was lost and I was kind of frustrated by the fact that they could't stop thinking about each other for one second to help their friend who was in danger. However all my complaints aside this was a good book and I would recommend it along with the Steampunk chronicles as a whole.

http://cuddlebuggery.com/blog/2014/07/01/hot-new-titles-july-1st-2014/rain-amanda-sun/

Brief summary of the book: In this sequel to the novel Ink, Katie decides to stay in Japan and confront both the Ink and her feelings for Tomohiro. She is certain that she will be able to pick up the pieces of her life and their relationship and keep them togehter despite the reprocussions caused from him being a Kami and his drawings coming to life. However Katie's life spins out of control as she discovers the secret to her connection with the Ink, clues to Tomohiro's power  and is torn between feelings for Tomo and Jun.

Star rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

My thoughts on the novel: I was so excited for the sequal to Ink and I was honestly not disappointed. I loved the inclusion of Japanesse culture and mythology along with a complex plot, lots of suprises and an intresting story line. I found Katie relatable and I liked getting to know Tomo more outside of his brooding "bad boy" mask.  The inclusion of Jun as a friend and advisor to Katie was interesting and he honestly had me fooled. Also I must say I didn't hate the love triangle within this novel (gasp I know right) but, it worked well with the plot and added a whole new level of tension and excitement. Another component of the book I truly enoyed was the inclusion of a few illistrations I just loved the style and the really helped draw me into a story all about the power of the ink. Overall I highly reccomend this book and I really hope there will be another! :)

http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/pandemonium/images/28918696/title/pandemonium-book-cover-photo

Brief summary of the book: Pandemonium is the sequel to Delirium and it begins after Lena has escaped the city and fled into the wilds to live a life without the threat of the procedure and (spoiler alert) Alex. In the wilds Lena meets a group of people who like her escaped the procedure and created a life outside of the city walls. Throughout the novel Lena must face the harsh challenges of the unforgiving wilds while facing the ghosts of her pasts, injuries and a challenging future. This novel is told in alternating parts between past and present (now and then). Lena's past consisting of her struggles in the wild and her present consisting of an attempt to create a new life in a different city which ends quickly when Lena is kidnapped along with the leader of the DFA's son Julian. Together they must find a way to escape while battling a government who will do anything to control its people and, rebels who will do anything to defy the government.

Star rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 stars

My thoughts on the novel: Even though I was confused at first I loved how this book was written in two parts because it really contributed to the feeling that Lena was simtaneously recreating herself and trying to piece her life back together. Like Delerium this book was richly plotted, full or twists, romance rebellion and some truly unique and relatable characters. This book constantly held my attention and honestly suprised me with all its twists and turns. I also loved the transition of Lena's character from an unsure, love-struck teen to someone rebellious, tough and fast thinking. One thing that frustrated me however was how fast Lena got over Alex I understand that in order to survive she had to out the past togehter but it felt like he was easily replaced by Julian. However overall I highly reccomend this book and I can't wait to start reading Requim.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18089999-frozen

Brief summary of the novel: Yet another sequel! Frozen is the sequel to Taken in this book Gray along with several members of the restance must journey across a harsh winter landscape in hopes of finding mysterious test group A and gaining the numbers and resources needed to rebel agaisnt Frank's corrupt hold on power. However they face unpredictable dangers on their journey like hostile environment, cities riddled with plauge, attacks from the Franconians all leading up to the discovery that group A is not what they expected. Facing danger from all sides the groups only hope is help from an ally they never expected.

Star rating: 5 stars out of 5 stars

My thoughts on the novel: I could not wait to read this book the moment I picked it off the shelves becuase I loved Taken so much. This book was also soooo good the action was non-stop and the plot was fast paced. This was yet aother book with lots of suprsing plot twists; it was an interesting read with some new awesome characters (I loved Jackson and all that he added to the novel) and page turning action. The only complaint I have about this book is that I found the inclusion of a love triangle kind of frustrating and I was disappointed about what happened between Grey and Bree because I love Bree's character. Yet I understand why things didn't work out. Anyways I highly recommend this book and for the millionth time I WANT ANOTHER!


Well I hope you guys liked my book reviews there will be more coming soon :) If there is any specific book you want to see a review of comment the title and author down below

My First Post

Hello everyone for my first post I decided to make a cake!!! Out of books? Before you get too excited no I am not making a real cake but I am going to do the book cake tag off  of goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1671014-book-cake-tag. For this tag I will have a list of "ingredients" that I have to select a book for so without further ado here is my cake!


1) Flour - A book that was a little bit slow to start off but that really picked up as it went along. 

http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2012/06/19/taken-cover-reveal/

When you first open this book you find yourself in an old-timesh feeling town with a fairly intriguing mystery to greet you. All the men disappear at age 18. Well it is fun and interesting to infer why this occurs the book doesn't really pick up until the main character Gray escapes the town and discovers why this "heist" occurs from then on this book is action packed, full of amazing characters, surprising twists and is simply impossible to put down.


2) Margarine - A book that had a really rich and great plot. 

http://laurenoliverbooks.blogspot.ca/2011/07/delirium-special-edition-cover-giveaway.html

I just loved the plot of this book. It was so complex and unlike anything I have read before. Delirium contained the perfect mix of an exciting and original plot, interesting and dynamic characters and just a dash of romance to finish it all off I read this book in a day the plot was just that exciting. 

3) Eggs - A book that you thought was going to be bad but actually turned out quite enjoyable.

http://rainbowrowell.com/blog/book/eleanor-park/

I only really picked up this book because one of my friends said it was really good and I had nothing else to read. I prefer action packed books so I thought that a plain old love story was gonna bore me. Boy was I wrong! Eleanor and Park was unlike anything I ever read the characters, were relatable interesting and funny the plot was dynamic and fresh and it played with my emotions both making me laugh and cry I loved how real this book felt. I am so so glad I gave it a chance. 

4) Sugar - A sugary/sweet book. 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11071466-second-chance-summer

Ok to be honest this book is actually really sad and I cried while I was reading it. A better word for it would be bitter sweet. Because the tragedy that rocks the main characters life is definitely not sweet but I remember gushing over the childhood love re-awakened element of this and I enjoyed how she was given a fresh start. To be honest I couldn't think of a book that was truly sweet. 

5) Icing - A book that covered every single element that you enjoy about a book (funny moments, action moments, sad moments, etc.). 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9166877-the-girl-in-the-steel-corset

I loved this book! The characters are all so unique and interesting the plot had never ending action there were moments when I laughed and moments when I cried. I could not put this book down! I love the mix of fantasy and reality in the setting (England in the later 1800's ish) and the perfect amounts of romance, mystery, hilarity and intense action. 

6) Sprinkles - A book series that you can kind of turn to for a little pick me up when you're feeling down. 

http://twentieschic.com/encore-encore-harry-potter-series-will-never-get-old/

How could I make my first post and not include Harry Potter? Answer: I couldn't. Harry Potter is defiantly the series I turn to for a pick me up Hogwarts has become my second home and no matter how many times I read it I always feel truly immersed in the brilliant plot and just the magic of it all. I love the characters in the novel and I always feel like I am a part of the trio helping Harry along his journey. These books are my childhood love that I still have. After all this time? Always. 

7) The cherry on top - Your favorite book this year so far.

http://www.marissameyer.com/book/book-three/

There are so so so many books I loved this year but when I really thought about my favourite I just had to choose this one. I love the Lunar Chronicles series so much and the third book did not disappoint! I love the complicated yet sweet romance between Cress and Captain Jack and I just love the introduction of Cress as a character she is the perfect mix of innocent yet determined ad is a great addition to the characters already present throughout the series. Can we also take a second to appreciate the plot twists in this book! I was constantly surprised and never bored  could not put this book down and I highly
recommend it.


There you have it! My book cake!! Tell me in the comments what ingredients you would use or recommend another tag for me to do. Thanks for reading :)