tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80692531936738462832024-03-24T19:31:34.734-04:00YOUNG READERSKrazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.comBlogger554125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-35972327706590500932021-05-01T07:55:00.001-04:002021-05-01T07:55:00.252-04:00Book Review: Counting Down With You by Tashie Bhuiyan <p><br /></p>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49399658-counting-down-with-you" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Counting Down with You" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1600705603l/49399658._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49399658-counting-down-with-you">Counting Down with You</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19589512.Tashie_Bhuiyan">Tashie Bhuiyan</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3677471655">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
So this book made me cry. Not because it's a sad book but because it resonated with me. <br /><br />As an Indian with slightly strict and conservative parents, it reminded me of a time when I used to be shit scared of my parents and did not keep communication lines with them open. Karina Ahmed was ME at one point of time and that's what made me cry. <br /><br />WITH THAT OUT OF THE WAY<br /><br />I was originally drawn towards this book because <b> FAKE DATING </b> and the fact that it featured an asian protagonist was a <b> BONUS </b><br /><br /><img class="gr-hostedUserImg" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1617188785ra/31109610.gif" /><br /><br />While it wasn't as light as I expected because Karina suffers from anxiety and being inside her mind can either make you anxious or irritated (depending on how much you relate to her), I enjoyed reading this book. <br /><br />It portrayed a healthy relationship between Karina and her friends. For once, parents were in the picture and the "bad boy" wasn't a jerk. He was just different from Karina and was going through his own issues. <br /><br />I'd recommend this book to anyone that feels they are alone, especially if they're suffering from anxiety or have strict parents.
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-82904125662253158602021-03-31T08:02:00.000-04:002021-03-31T08:02:21.242-04:00The Blurb That Did Not Disappoint (A review of Prison Healer by Lynette Noni)<p> </p>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48908401-the-prison-healer" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="The Prison Healer (The Prison Healer, #1)" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1592467855l/48908401._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48908401-the-prison-healer">The Prison Healer</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9857504.Lynette_Noni">Lynette Noni</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3502259462">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
<b> You know a book is good when you remember to write a review close to the release date! </b><br /><br />Prison Healer was a book that intrigued me because of its blurb. I mean how GREAT is the blurb! <br /><br />For once, the blurb did not disappoint. <br /><br />Kiva is in a real prison. She doesn't expect to get out and as readers we feel her hopelessness and we don't expect a prison heist or a knight in shining armour to rescue her. That's what really made me love this book. It focuses on <b>setting the scene</b> and <b>builds all the characters very well.</b>Before you know it, you're invested! <br /><br /><img class="gr-hostedUserImg" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1595446474ra/29854178.gif" /><br /><br />I'm invested in Kiva's journey and I want to know what happens next. I also enjoyed the elemental challenges. <br /><br />Reminded me of <i>Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. </i><br /><br /><img class="gr-hostedUserImg" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1617187766ra/31109494.gif" /><br /><br />Basically, this book ticked all the boxes:<br /><br />* Strong Characters <br />*Great World Building <br />* Prison/Dystopian Setting <br />* Fantasy+ Magic+ Romance<br />* Right amount of mystique and mystery<br />* An ending I did not see coming <br />* A romance that did not make me cringe <br /><br />One thing that really impressed me about this book is how it managed to surprise me at the end. I don't want to spoil anyone but a lot of stuff happens that really took me by surprise. <br /><br /><img class="gr-hostedUserImg" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1474751508ra/20638392.gif" /><br /><br />Overall, I cannot wait for the sequel. <br /><br />The only reason this is not getting a 5 is because I don't see myself re-reading the book, but I came very close to giving it a 5. Definitely worth a read! <br /><br /><b> My Rating: 4.25 stars </b>
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-55312605035144964512019-09-04T12:18:00.002-04:002019-09-04T12:18:54.377-04:00Book Review: Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41088576-sapphire-flames" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Sapphire Flames (Hidden Legacy, #4)" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1550080843l/41088576._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41088576-sapphire-flames">Sapphire Flames</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21748.Ilona_Andrews">Ilona Andrews</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2836111822">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I'm a huge Ilona Andrews fan, anything they write.. I generally enjoy. <br />I'm happy to say the statement above applies to this wonderful book as well. While I wouldn't rate it a solid 5 on an Ilona Andrews scale, its a 5 when compared to a book written by any other author. <br /><br /><i>What I Liked</i><br />*Nevada and Rogan aren't forgotten, they're still there and their absence is explained as well as why Catalina and not Nevada is head of the house. <br /><br />* Pace of the novel<br /><br />* Strong female protagonist <br /><br />* Easy to like male protagonist <br /><br />* Interesting and well thought out plot<br /><br /><br /><i> What I Didn't </i><br />I had a slight issue with the insta-love/relationship between Catalina and Alessandro.They're not together, don't worry I'm not spoiling the plot, this point addresses what happened before the book and how it justifies Catalina's attraction to him. I would have preferred if her attraction to Alessandro wasn't so instant or encouraged by everyone around her.<br /><br />Cannot wait for the sequel!<br />
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-83094990319770616822019-05-08T13:03:00.001-04:002019-05-08T13:03:47.239-04:00Book Review: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39338454-the-bride-test" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="The Bride Test (The Kiss Quotient, #2)" border="0" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1548428073m/39338454.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39338454-the-bride-test">The Bride Test</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17147855.Helen_Hoang">Helen Hoang</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2705143084">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
<b>FIRST REACTION: </b> This book had heart. So much heart and it was so cute. I'm missing out on sleep because of it but I have no regrets<br /><br /> <b> Full Review </b> <br />I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy of this book just after I finished <i> The Kiss Quotient</i>. I devoured this book and enjoyed it much more than its predecessor. The book has a lot of elements that I enjoy and I will list them out in detail below:<br /><br /><i> The arranged marriage trope</i><br /><br />I'm a sucker for the arranged marriage trope as it generally leads to hilarious situations. This book took it up a notch and made the trope super fun yet did not take the attention away from the heart of the book, its characters. <br /><br /><i> Characters </i><br /><br />I loved both the protagonists of this novel. As it is told from a duel point of view, the reader gets insight into the minds of both the unique characters. Unlike Stella (from The Kiss Quotient), Khai's voice seemed more natural and his autism more unpretentious. His raw emotions jump off the screen, despite his belief that he has none. Esme is a breath of fresh air. She is a feminist at heart despite being a victim of her circumstances. She isn't money hungry or an opportunist willing to do whatever it takes for a green card. She is a genuine female with wants and needs who is loyal to a fault. It was a pleasure reading this book because of the well etched out and humane characters, belonging to diverse backgrounds. <br /><br /><i> Vietnamese Culture </i><br /><br />I loved reading <i> To All The Boys I loved... </i> because it introduced me to Korean culture. Similarly, this book focuses more on Vietnamese culture and heritage. While it doesn't take centre stage, I loved this tiny insight into the Vietnamese culture. <br /><br /><b> Overall, </b> this book is cotton candy with substance. As it combines all the elements of a beautiful HEA romance and gives it a unique twist. I would highly recommend it to romance lovers as well as individuals who occasionally read romance.<br />
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-40120484951058294172018-06-27T13:02:00.000-04:002018-06-27T13:02:50.844-04:00Review: Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">No day is ordinary in a world where Technology and Magic compete for supremacy…But no matter which force is winning, in the apocalypse, a sword will always work.</b><span style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Hugh d’Ambray, Preceptor of the Iron Dogs, Warlord of the Builder of Towers, served only one man. Now his immortal, nearly omnipotent master has cast him aside. Hugh is a shadow of the warrior he was, but when he learns that the Iron Dogs, soldiers who would follow him anywhere, are being hunted down and murdered, he must make a choice: to fade away or to be the leader he was born to be. Hugh knows he must carve a new place for himself and his people, but they have no money, no shelter, and no food, and the necromancers are coming. Fast. </span><br style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Elara Harper is a creature who should not exist. Her enemies call her Abomination; her people call her White Lady. Tasked with their protection, she's trapped between the magical heavyweights about to collide and plunge the state of Kentucky into a war that humans have no power to stop. Desperate to shield her people and their simple way of life, she would accept help from the devil himself—and Hugh d’Ambray might qualify. </span><br style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Hugh needs a base, Elara needs soldiers. Both are infamous for betraying their allies, so how can they create a believable alliance to meet the challenge of their enemies? </span><br style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">As the prophet says: “It is better to marry than to burn.” </span><br style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Hugh and Elara may do both. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Let me start off by stating this book has not been on my TBR pile or even close to the top of my TBR pile because I am not a Hugh fan. Personally, when this book was announced I felt it was an unnecessary spin off.<br /><br />The only reason I decided to give this book a shot is because I've been dying to read Kate 1o a.k.a <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17333180.Magic_Triumphs__Kate_Daniels___10_" rel="nofollow" style="color: #00635d;" title="Magic Triumphs (Kate Daniels, #10) by Ilona Andrews">Magic Triumphs</a> and because Ilona Andrews was kind enough to give me a review copy via Netgalley.<br /><br />I am so glad that I gave this book a shot because I.NEED.MORE.HUGH.AND.ELARA.AND IRON DOGS in my life.<br /><br />THIS BOOK<br /><br />Guys THIS BOOK.<br /><br /><b><i>Why Kate Daniels Fans should pick up this book </i></b><br />I'd recommend every Kate Daniels(KD) fan pick it up because a lot of important shit happens which will definitely be used in Kate 10. Many questions also come up about Hugh, Roland, Kate and their relationship in general which I hadn't really focused on before.<br /><br />I felt I understood Roland and Hugh better after reading this book. I also realised how similar Hugh and Kate were in their upbringing. I love how much depth this book adds to the KD world.<br /><br />As I want to avoid spoilers I will just say that I squealed with joy whenever there were any references to the KD world and there were MANY.<br /><br /><b><i>Why readers in general should pick it up</i> </b><br /><br />Now some readers who venture into this book without any background or any information regarding Kate Daniels might be a little lost especially in the beginning. There are a lot of links to the KD world but Ilona Andrews introduces various new characters that would help orient the new reader. I also felt that while there were many references to the KD world , this book has it's own protagonists and villains.<br />i.e.<br />It links to the overarching story of Roland & Kate (KD world characters) but also focuses on a character(Hugh) that is detached from the protagonists in the KD world(Kate and Curran).<br /><br />I'll try to get my fan girl self under control and give a proper review<br /><img class="gr-hostedUserImg" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1529852624ra/25846874.gif" style="border: 0px; max-width: 100%;" /><br /><br /><b><i>Main Book Review </i></b><br /><br /><u>Character Development</u>: The reason why this book was enjoyable and why I would be re-reading it again is because of the stellar character development. Ilona Andrews books always focus on character development and this book does not disappoint. Hugh and Elara are characters I want to read more about.<br /><br /><u>Mythology & World Building</u>: We're introduced to a completely new species/clan(?) and their politics. I really enjoy the fact that the characters have to use their brain to deal with situations in a fantastical world different but very much like our own.<br /><br /><u>Dialogues and Wit </u>: Ilona Andrews books are witty and this book is no exception. The dialogues and the way the characters manage to make death and murder fun is commendable.<br /><br />This book has murder, magic,blood magic, betrayal, magical beasts, fanatics , weird occultist stuff, werewolves, assassins, vampires and so much more..<br /><br />Overall, I really enjoyed the book and cannot wait for the sequel. I'd suggest you grab this one as soon as it becomes available.</span></div>
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<span id="freeText9354968217671360619" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;"><b><i>Time is a prison. She is the key. Packed with danger, temptation and desire - a perfect read for fans of The Red Queen. </i></b><br /><br />In the land of Sempera, the rich control everything - even time. Ever since the age of alchemy and sorcery, hours, days and years have been extracted from blood and bound to iron coins. The rich live for centuries; the poor bleed themselves dry.<br /><br />Jules and her father are behind on their rent and low on hours. To stop him from draining himself to clear their debts, Jules takes a job at Everless, the grand estate of the cruel Gerling family.<br /><br />There, Jules encounters danger and temptation in the guise of the Gerling heir, Roan, who is soon to be married. But the web of secrets at Everless stretches beyond her desire, and the truths Jules must uncover will change her life for ever ... and possibly the future of time itself.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been unable to read a book for a while because of work and it's one of the main reasons I was unable to blog or review books. I've still been active on my<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4789707-kadbury" target="_blank"> Goodreads </a>but I haven't had time to blog. This book has been on my radar for a while because the blurb caught my fancy. While I did finish the book in a day, I find that this book didn't really WOW me. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">I loved the premise of the novel. It reminded me of the film <i><a href="http://www.google.co.in/search?q=in+time&rlz=1C5CHFA_enIN707IN707&oq=in+time&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i65l2j69i60l3.943j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">In Time</a></i> (starring: Justin Timberlake). I wasn't sure whether the author would be able to explain how the world works clearly but she did a very good job. She builds the world,its rules as well as its mythology wonderfully. At times the world building takes us away from the plot but it always links to the characters in the end. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The novel is set in a world in which time is currency. I loved the way the novel showcased the way people in power hoarded time and taxed normal individuals. It didn't shy away from showcasing the reality through fantasy. The rich keep getting richer but at what cost? For once, a YA novel does not just tell you about the cost but paints a picture of it through words. <i>Everless </i>represents and showcases poverty and as well as class politics masterfully. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The storyline is extremely predictable as I feel the author gives too many clues before delivering the 'unexpected' twists. There were certain key events that I could not predict but I was able to anticipate and correctly guess where the narrative was heading. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Jules has been in love with a character in this book since she was a child. This childhood love just frustrated me as her interaction with this character throughout the book was scarce. He is supposed to be the main love interest but his character needed to be developed much more. I just couldn't get invested in this relationship.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">There were many characters in the book that I could have grown to love, but as the book focused on the world building </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">and</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">mythology</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">, character development took a back-seat. </span></div>
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-43944342829037958012017-11-08T15:20:00.000-05:002017-11-08T15:20:43.348-05:00Waiting on Wednesday/Dying to Read(2)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="by smallText" style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 14px;">by</span> <span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><a class="authorName" href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4684322.Marissa_Meyer" itemprop="url" style="color: #333333; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 19.8px; text-decoration-line: none;">Marissa Meyer</a></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Secret Identities. Extraordinary Powers. She wants vengeance. He wants justice.</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies—humans with extraordinary abilities—who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone...except the villains they once overthrew.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif;"><span style="color: purple;">I would read anything by Marissa Meyer but it has superheroes as well. It's like Meyer knows how to get me excited. Does she read minds maybe?</span></span></div>
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-74645602115787279822017-10-30T18:00:00.000-04:002017-10-30T18:00:05.260-04:007 Books to Read this Halloween<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As Halloween is right around the corner, I thought I would make a list of books you can read if you don't feel like going trick-or-treating!<br />
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<li><span style="color: purple;"><b>A Monster Calls </b></span>by Patrick Ness (<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8621462-a-monster-calls?ac=1&from_search=true">Goodreads</a>)</li>
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While this is not classified as horror, the book gave me chills.It's a beautifully written work suitable for young adults and even middle graders. It might make you more emotional than spooked.</div>
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<li><b><span style="color: purple;">The Naturals</span></b> by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.(<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13597723-the-naturals?ac=1&from_search=true">Goodreads</a>)</li>
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A YA crime fiction novel that I fell in love with. While the novel itself is not creepy, the concept and the things the characters go through are. I don't read many spooky novels so most of the items on the list might not be as scary as you wish.</div>
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<li><b><span style="color: purple;">Unbreakable</span></b> by Kami Garcia. (<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12371862-unbreakable?ac=1&from_search=true">Goodreads)</a></li>
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While I didn't enjoy this book because of the love triangle, it definitely fits the Halloween vibe. Murders, supernatural tropes and mysterious things are found in excess in the novel.</div>
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<li><span style="color: purple;"><b>A series of unfortunate events</b></span> by Lemony Snicket. (<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/78411.The_Bad_Beginning">Goodreads</a>)</li>
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While more depressing and sarcastic in nature than a typical horror novel, I think the series is definitely worth a read on Halloween. The characters and the villains Snicket comes up with encompass the true spirit of Halloween (especially Count Olaf!)</div>
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If you listen to audiobooks, I suggest you grab this one on Halloween. In my opinion this is one of those books that is creepy and spooky effortlessly. It sets the perfect gothic mood and manages to take you in from the beginning.</div>
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A short story that unsettles you by asking some interesting questions. A very short <i>Get Out</i> but for feminists. </div>
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I watch a lot of television especially when my academic load gets too hectic for me to read. I thought I would do mini reviews of all the new television series(or new seasons) I've been watching this month:<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Shaun Murphy, a young autistic surgeon who has savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join the surgical unit at the prestigious San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital -- a move strongly supported by his mentor, Dr. Aaron Glassman. Having survived a troubled childhood, Shaun is alone in t</span><span class="_dgc" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline;">he world and unable to personally connect with those around him, but he finds his niche using his extraordinary medical skill and intuition to save lives and challenge the skepticism of his colleagues.</span></span><br />
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I am obsessed with this series. I remember when it is airing and I wait to see what will happen next. The actor who plays the protagonist is great at getting across the innocence and the arrogance of the character. While I'm not extremely impressed with the supporting cast, I love their dynamic with Shawn. Basically the story is like warm hot chocolate that warms you from the inside.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">The medical drama series focuses on a group of doctors at a hospital in Seattle, including several who began their careers at the facility as interns. One of the doctors and the show's namesake, Meredith Grey, is the daughter of a famous surgeon. She struggles to maintain relationships with her coll</span><span class="_dgc" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline;">eagues, particularly the hospital's one-time chief of surgery, Richard Webber, due to a pre-existing relationship between them -- Webber and Meredith's mother had a personal relationship when Meredith was young.</span></span></div>
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-89648316058201127102017-10-24T18:56:00.000-04:002017-10-24T18:56:00.161-04:00TTT: Top Ten Unique Book Titles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today's topic is Unique Book Titles. Here are my picks (in no particular order):</span><br />
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<li><i>#PrettyBoy Must Die</i>: I like how it uses hashtags. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29613867-prettyboy-must-die" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></li>
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<li><i style="text-align: left;">When Dimple Met Rishi:</i><span style="text-align: left;"> This is more of a personal preference but I love how the book doesn't shy away from using Indian names in the title. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28458598-when-dimple-met-rishi" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span></li>
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<li><i>Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda</i>: I love how quirky and on point the title seems to be. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19547856-simon-vs-the-homo-sapiens-agenda" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></li>
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<li><i>Neanderthal seeks Human: </i>I know I seem to be having a thing for sciency titles but I love how a romance has such a title which is why I think it's unique. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17673307-neanderthal-seeks-human" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></li>
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<li><i>The Wrath & The Dawn</i>: I would never have guessed that this was a fairy tale retelling from the name but I think it's a pretty unique title. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18798983-the-wrath-and-the-dawn" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></li>
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<li><i>Dumplin'</i> : Just look at the title! I don't think I even need to explain my choice. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18304322-dumplin" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></li>
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<li><i>Crooked Kingdom</i>: My love of the series might be clouding my judgement but I love the name and think it's a pretty unique title for a YA book. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22299763-crooked-kingdom" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></li>
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<li><i>The Duff</i>: Nothing makes a title more unique than a brand new term (which had to be explained on the cover). <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6931356-the-duff" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></li>
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<li><i>Cress</i>: The reason why this title is unique is because Cress is the name of a character based on Rapunzel. While the other books in the series allude to the fairy tale character that has been retold Cress is more subtle. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13206828-cress">Goodreads.</a></li>
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<li><i>Six of Crows: </i>I may be biased but this is a very unique title. It's very hard for anyone to guess what the book is about from the title and whatever they do guess will be <i>very </i>far off the mark.I mean this book is not about crows 😀</li>
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-83821435932202538682017-10-21T18:07:00.000-04:002017-10-22T16:57:59.288-04:00Review: Warcross<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="by smallText" style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 14px;">by</span> <span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><a class="authorName" href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4342215.Marie_Lu" itemprop="url" style="color: #333333; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 19.8px; text-decoration-line: none;"><span itemprop="name">Marie Lu</span></a> </span></div>
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<span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><span style="font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. But the bounty hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy. Needing to make some quick cash, Emika takes a risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross Championships—only to accidentally glitch herself into the action and become an overnight sensation.</span><br style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Convinced she’s going to be arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the game’s creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year’s tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. With no time to lose, Emika’s whisked off to Tokyo and thrust into a world of fame and fortune that she’s only dreamed of. But soon her investigation uncovers a sinister plot, with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire.</span></span></div>
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<span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I really like books set in virtual reality or games which is why I was looking forward to this book. Lu has always written interesting novels though there is always something missing that stops me from falling in love with her novels. While I enjoyed <i>Legend </i>and <i>Prodigy, </i>I have no urge to read <i>Champion </i>anytime soon. Similarly, While I enjoyed the Young Elites, I am in no rush to pick up the sequels while I do think this series has more potential than <i>Legend</i>. The reason why I am focusing on informing you about Lu's previous work will be revealed below.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The world building in the novel is absolutely fantastic. I loved how Lu builds up the world and transports us to a futuristic Japan. I also loved how she focuses on the details in certain areas that really helps build up the plot and the life of the characters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first half of the novel really pulls you in as it is follows a natural progression built on just the right amount of suspense, action and world building. I was invested in the characters and the story before I even knew it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Emika is a character that is really well defined and it's so easy to relate to her. If you've ever played a game in your life and felt that you weren't good enough, I think you will find a little bit of yourself in Emika. I also liked how she stood up for herself and did things without seeking validation for all her actions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is one of the biggest positives of the book. I loved how well Lu built up the fictional game of <i>Warcross </i>and the challenges were some of my favourite parts of the novel. I wanted there to be more tournaments because they were so much fun and so unique. <i>Warcross </i>seems to be a fascinating game and I wanted to know more about it and the world in it as well as the dark net. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While many who read Lu's work for the first time will find the end shocking, the fact that I had read Lu's work before made the last few chapters extremely predictable. Lu always has <i>some</i> kind of shocking twist towards the end of her first novels which is why I was able to predict the climax of this novel. There were other plot points which were also very predictable, if you're new to Lu's writing style you might not be able to predict them but I felt that <i>The Young Elites</i> managed to shock me more than this novel. I felt that a lot of the plot and the tropes were used by Lu previously and just repackaged in <i>Warcross</i> and I found that to be very problematic. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While the first half was at the right pace and built up the story very well, I felt the second half was extremely rushed. I also felt that the narrative took certain things for granted and some adversities were overcome too quickly especially the final tournament. Alliances were also formed very quickly (which might be addressed in the sequel though)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Overall, I had high expectations and though the first half lived upto those expectations, the second half did not. It should be noted that this book did manage to get me out of a very bad reading slump but I am not dying to read the sequel. I felt that the premise had a lot of promise and hope that maybe more gaming world novels will be released in the future.</span></div>
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-28373868788084649202017-07-03T14:12:00.001-04:002017-07-03T14:12:45.088-04:00Series Review: Hidden Legacy by Ilona Andrews<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is one series that should not be judged by it's terrible covers. The covers are tacky and absolutely horrendous which must be scaring away potential readers. I'm a huge fan of the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews, which is why I bought a copy of Burn for Me as soon as it was published. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The book follows Nevada Baylor a paranormal private investigatore with a concsience as she ends up being entangled in a very complex controversy. Her involvement in this case, leads her to meet the enigmatic Mad Rogan. Both characters are sketched out very well and the storyline is very engaging. At times, I could see a lot of parallels to Kate Daniels, especially in the characters. Despite the glaring similarities the witty dialogue had me in splits. The ending was slightly predictable but the cliffhanger ending made me want to desperately get my hands on the sequel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The reason I am so fond of Andrews' work is because of the way she writes female characters. The female characters have heart and that realness that is not found in all works. You want to root for the females not because they are the protagonists but because they inspire you to be better. While there are some problems with the alpha male characterisation of Rogan, the witty and real dynamic helps the reader overlook his flaws. Nevada is very aware that Rogan is mad and controlling and she calls him out for it, something I love. I also love the lack of insta-love, insta-love is my biggest pet peeve nowadays. </span></div>
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Overall, as I have read the entire series, I can vouch that this book is at times the <i>weakest novel</i> in the series. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I think this might be my favourite book in the series because of how absolutely hilarious it is.There is this scene with the ferrets which made me die from laughter.This book isn't perfect but I ended up reading this in a DAY because of the long wait. The first book came out in 2014 and this one was released in 2017. The author had warned in advance on their personal blog that there was a delay but the wait was absolute torture. I wanted to read more about Nevada especially after the killer epilogue of the first book. If you've not started the series yet, you're lucky because you barely have to wait for the third novel to release. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">White Hot builds on the relationships and the secrets hinted in the first book. I enjoyed how it focused more on family dynamics and the genetic history of Nevada. I love Nevada's family so the focus was very welcome. I would have preferred a slower build up of the romance but the way it was handled was in a satisfactory way. The new characters that are introduced are interesting and I love the insight into the detective agency and how it works. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Overall, the witty narrative made this an INSTANT addition to my reading list despite some of its faults. </span></div>
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The blurb of this novel made me extremely worried. The blurb makes you believe that the focus of the novel would be on how Nevada handled jealousy. Fortunately, the sub-plot is handled excellently. There is no pettiness and unnecessary misunderstandings. The book ties up all the ends while leaving space for a spin-off or a continuation if there is interest. It's a good way to end the series but it left me wanting more of the world. I guess that shows how well the series is written as you don't feel like saying goodbye to the characeters. </div>
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I would love to read anything that features the Baylor family. Generally I fangirl about the romantic pairing but in this series, the family dynamic shines. It is the heart of the series and makes it stand out from all other series which seem to ignore normal family dynamics. The drama is realistic as are the conversations. The series did seem rushed at parts but it might be because I'm used to the slow but steady plot build up found in the Kate Daniels series. </div>
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-51759328946701936222017-04-23T12:30:00.000-04:002017-04-23T12:30:10.161-04:00Review: A Darker Shade of Magic<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span id="freeText5075115982591849325" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Kell is one of the last travelers--magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel universes connected by one magical city.<br /><br />There's Grey London, dirty and boring, without any magic, and with one mad King--George III. Red London, where life and magic are revered--and where Kell was raised alongside Rhy Maresh, the roguish heir to a flourishing empire. White London--a place where people fight to control magic and the magic fights back, draining the city to its very bones. And once upon a time, there was Black London. But no one speaks of that now.<br /><br />Officially, Kell is the Red traveler, ambassador of the Maresh empire, carrying the monthly correspondences between the royals of each London. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand.<br /><br />Fleeing into Grey London, Kell runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She robs him, saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure.<br /><br />Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While a lot has already been said about Johansson's casting in a role originally suited for a Japanese woman. In my opinion, the fact that I had already seen so many films in which Johansson had taken on a very similar role didn't let me engage with the film. Her characterization of Major was very similar to that of Lucy (in the film <i>Lucy</i>). I would have loved to have seen more of the captain who speaks in Japanese throughout the film. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Takeshi Kitano </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">was perfectly cast and I hope he takes on more roles in Hollywood. </span><div>
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-21321211223947302812017-04-19T13:12:00.001-04:002017-04-19T13:12:03.629-04:00Review: A Promise of Fire [Adult/Sci-Fi]<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Catalia "Cat" Fisa is a powerful clairvoyant known as the Kingmaker. This smart-mouthed soothsayer has no interest in her powers and would much rather fly under the radar, far from the clutches of her homicidal mother. But when an ambitious warlord captures her, she may not have a choice…</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14px;">Griffin is intent on bringing peace to his newly conquered realm in the magic-deprived south. When he discovers Cat is the Kingmaker, he abducts her. But Cat will do everything in her power to avoid her dangerous destiny and battle her captor at every turn. Although up for the battle, Griffin would prefer for Cat to help his people willingly, and he's ready to do whatever it takes to coax her…even if that means falling in love with her.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">In case you don't follow me on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4789707-kadbury" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>, you might not be aware of my Ilona Andrews obsession. I got addicted to the genre of urban fantasy thanks to them and for a long time kept searching for novels that had an emotionally strong female and did not focus too much on world building (Basically Game of Thrones without the lengthy descriptions and family trees). I like intricate worlds but after a point I want to engage with the characters and not the world.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i>A Promise of Fire </i>was a nice surprise. It had a strong and sassy heroine with an interesting family tree as well as a lot of political intrigue.According to Goodreads, it is to be a trilogy and the positive effects of this defined end can be seen when the plot progresses quickly and steadily.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I cannot stress how beautiful. How breathtakingly beautiful the art in this film is. I wanted to pause each frame and try to paint it. The sky, the monuments, the colours! All of them were amazing. I'm going to try to find pictures to illustrate my point but most of them are not the best quality. You need to see this film in HD on a big screen or in the cinema to grasp how amazing the art is!</span></div>
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The background music fit every scene. I still feel the emotions of the characters every time I hear the piano cover of 'Date 2' {as it is called on youtube, not sure what the official name is yet}. Apart from the original soundtrack and how well it fits the movie, I cannot stress how much the different sounds that add dramatic effect fit the film. There is a gong sound that plays every time there is a focus on the female protagonist's eyes when the comet is shown in the sky. The placement of this sound is brilliant. It shakes the audience out of it's wondrous stupor. You'll realise the importance of this sound when you see the film. </div>
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The reason I was able to get immersed in the film was because of how real everything looked and how it focused on a realistic world building. There were clear cultural and geographical markers separating the urban from the rural. There was also a focus on myth making, more on that later. This is related to why the art is so breathtaking as well. The film's director focused on building the setting based on real places in Japan. You can read more on this <a href="http://goboiano.com/list/5397-the-real-world-locations-used-in-%2527your-name%2527" target="_blank">here </a></div>
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The focus on myths and creating a fantastical element that focused on God and time was extremely interesting. It really made you think and helped immerse you in the film's word-building. The idea of the threads and the entire body switching plot point were extremely entertaining. </div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Both the protagonists were built up well. They were not one dimensional. I did think that the female protagonist (Mitsuha) could have had more build up than the male(Taki) but I understand why the focus shifted. Secondary characters were also built up well. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The film uses a lot of tropes that are found in anime and even some found in films. Gender and body swaps are fairly common in films. Animosity between the characters is also common. I can't divulge more information about the plot without giving spoilers but a lot of the plot twists are predictable and a lot of tropes are used throughout the film.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The start of the film is pretty confusing. You're as confused as the protagonists. I also felt that there was a sort of rushed relationship that was formed between Mitsuha and Taki. They seem to become best friends almost instantly. The build up of a relationship would have been more </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">believable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Has this happened to people in Mitsuha's family before? Her grandmother mentions it and it's never mentioned again. Their friends never question how they get such weird habits every time they switch. And one more word which could be a slight spoiler so I'm just going to mention it..... PARADOX specifically a Time paradox. </span></div>
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Overall, I loved the film and would recommend it to everyone. It's very close to being one of the best films I have seen in 2016 despite it's shortcomings. Let me end by saying that various individuals were crying or teary eyed when the film ended and I could not forget it even after days had passed.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.</span><br />
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You know how sometimes you just want to curl up under a blanket , make some popcorn and watch a romantic feel good film? Well if you want to read something that gives you the same feeling look no further than<i> November 9</i>.<br />
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Colleen Hoover generally writes some pretty heavy contemporary fiction but November 9 is dramatic,cheesy and predictable. It reminded me of <i>One Day </i>in parts and I can't recommend it enough.<br />
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The climatic twist was quite predictable and extremely dramatic which was the only thing that didn't really appeal to me but the way the relationship is built up between Fallon and Ben made my heart skip a beat. It was such a cute and brilliant way for two people to connect. It's highly unrealistic but it just works in the space of the novel.<br />
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Overall, <i>November 9 </i>satisfied my need for romance novels even though it was a young adult novel.It's not a feel good novel but it's like popcorn for the soul that can give fodder to your loveless (or add spark to your lovefilled) life.<br />
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-69094491315297704732016-11-10T17:17:00.002-05:002016-11-10T17:17:48.236-05:00Review: Winter by Marissa Meyer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Winter <a class="greyText" href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/62018-the-lunar-chronicles" style="color: #aaaaaa; text-decoration: none;">(The Lunar Chronicles #4)</a></h1>
by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4684322.Marissa_Meyer">Marissa Meyer</a> <br />
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<span id="freeText14175407557146014758" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Princess Winter is admired by the Lunar people for her grace and kindness, and despite the scars that mar her face, her beauty is said to be even more breathtaking than that of her stepmother, Queen Levana.<br /><br />Winter despises her stepmother, and knows Levana won't approve of her feelings for her childhood friend--the handsome palace guard, Jacin. But Winter isn't as weak as Levana believes her to be and she's been undermining her stepmother's wishes for years. Together with the cyborg mechanic, Cinder, and her allies, Winter might even have the power to launch a revolution and win a war that's been raging for far too long.<br /><br />Can Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and Winter defeat Levana and find their happily ever afters? Fans will not want to miss this thrilling conclusion to Marissa Meyer's national bestselling Lunar Chronicles series.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">This review should have been up ages ago but don't worry <i>Winter </i>is here!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">I remember reading Cinder (the first book in the series) and not being extremely impressed.But Meyer has constantly surprised by improving with each book in the series and Winter was no exception. With each book Meyer introduces more characters and as a reader I'm extremely surprised how the narrative remains coherent despite it's change in voice and constantly shifting focus. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: merriweather, georgia, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">I love how each story despite focusing on a completely new and novel idea doesn't forget it's fairy tale roots. <i>Cinder</i> focused on Cinderella, <i>Scarlet</i> on Red Riding Hood , <i>Cress</i> on Rapunzel and <i>Winter</i> focuses on Snow White. My only complaint is that it doesn't focus as much as I would have liked on the Snow White tale. </span></span><br />
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-27268288977638322232016-10-11T19:12:00.002-04:002016-10-11T19:12:47.573-04:00Why I've been inactive and apology<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've become incredibly inactive on the blog for a while and extremely sporadic. I'm still very active on Goodreads though so it's not that I've not been reading or have been radio silent but for my blog readers it might have looked that way. </div>
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Mostly, I started a website and I didn't realize that I had taken on too much for one single person. Especially considering that it was the year I was graduating.I was planning to become super active when I had graduated but I couldn't. REASON BEING, I had to move. </div>
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So now I'm in a new country and I have to learn my way around. BUT, GOOD NEWS this new city has a LOT of books, bookstores and author events. So if you follow me on Instagram (@writerandtales) you might have seen how I posted an author reading live on my stories and I'm not planning to stop. I have tickets to see Leigh Bardugo (My obsession since Six of Crows!) and Rainbow Rowell (Fangirl anyone?) . So I'm still very much in touch with the book and publishing scene. </div>
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I haven't posted many reviews here but I am going to try to be more organized now. I've not had the time to read much these last few months but I've been posting mini reviews all over my Instagram and Goodreads, I'm going to post them here as soon as I can. I like posting well written reviews here or atleast reviews I have thought over which is why posting here takes longer. </div>
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On the website, Writer and Tales (<a href="http://writerandtales.me/">writerandtales.me</a>), I'm going to be posting a review of the films <i>Girl on The Train </i>and <i>Peculiar Children </i>soon. As I haven't read the books of either they won't be up here.</div>
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To my followers, thank you for being so so patient with me and still being with me. I cannot thank you for your support enough. </div>
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-8759702691041780892016-08-03T11:04:00.001-04:002016-08-03T11:04:23.329-04:00Manga Review: School Judgement Vol 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been meaning to write this review for a while. I'm well versed in anime and manga (very close to becoming an otaku, dear readers!) . I usually post anime reviews on my website, <a href="http://writerandtales.me/index.php/2016/06/17/shigatsu-wa-kimi-no-uso-review/" target="_blank">Writer and Tales</a>.Generally,I try to watch the anime of manga's that are action packed (a.k.a </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Shōnen</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2px;">) </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.2px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">but I prefer reading the source material of other genres. </span></span></div>
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-41166433607959204272016-07-05T13:30:00.003-04:002016-07-05T13:30:55.848-04:00Review: Winger<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I wanted to like this book so much. It came highly recommended, it had a mix of illustrations (comics to be exact) and text , plus it had a very interesting blurb.Despite all the things it had going for it, Winger was a huge disappointment.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Voice </strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Now I know this might upset a lot of people who loved the book because they LOVED the voice of the narrator. He sounds just like a real fourteen year old is what a lot of reviewers pointed out. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I hated it. I liked it in the beginning but oh god the amount of times the guy repeats himself. By the end of the book I just wanted Chas to beat the actual </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">fuck </em><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">out of him . {I did not say that in my head Winger because in your words I have balls}</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">The amount of times the guy uses the word "loser" in the novel will drive any sane person nuts.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><img class="gr-hostedUserImg" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1467652569ra/19614586.gif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; max-width: 100%;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></strong></div>
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Story </strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I have never read such a weak story. The problem is not the content. I think it's more of a pacing issue. The author is good at keeping the reader's interest but he needs to say what he wants using less words. Nothing happens for long periods of time. It's just a fixed routine. If I wanted to read something so monotonous, Why wouldn't I just read an </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">actual </em><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">fourteen year old's diary.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I expect more out of the fiction I read. I expect it to hold my attention and not bore me to death.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><img class="gr-hostedUserImg" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380437960ra/885423.gif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; max-width: 100%;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Inherent and not-so-subtle Sexism </strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">He finds every girl hot. EVERY SINGLE GIRL. I can understand that as a horny fourteen year old boy he is full of some unrealistic fantasies and I'm OK with it. But, do all of these fantasies need to be described in a novel? </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><em style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Do they? </em><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><img class="gr-hostedUserImg" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1467652569i/19614587.jpg" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; max-width: 100%;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I'm afraid that this book normalizes sexism to such an extent that I could not ignore it. Girls are othered, girls are used and girls are all hot, young things who are manipulative. Don't believe me, reread the book.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">The Gay Issue </strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">The only likable character and storyline that SAVED this novel was the Joey plotline.<b>*slight spoiler* </b></span><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">A</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">nd all redeemable qualities go down the drain when he is used and thrown away like a stereotypical plot arc needed for the protagonist's character development</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> *<b>highlight to view spoiler</b>*.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I liked the friendship between Joey and Winger, a LOT. What I didn't like, well you'll have to read the spoiler for that.</span></div>
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So the only reason I am interested in the sequel is because of the cliffhanger ending. The art was beautiful but the content made me cringe. Such a waste. I'd recommend this book to misogynistic horny male teenagers because I for one couldn't relate or enjoy the book at all, maybe they will.</div>
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-64682863358087079822016-06-13T05:16:00.001-04:002016-06-13T05:16:29.264-04:00Review: The Young Elites<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<em style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside.</em><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><strong style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever.</strong><span style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites.</span><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><strong style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Teren Santoro works for the king.</strong><span style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all. </span><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><strong style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society.</strong><span style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen. </span><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her.</span><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><em style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.</em></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really struggled with this book. The writing was great and so was the plot but I just couldn't get invested in the characters. I've had this book for ages and the only reason I went beyond 50 pages is because I knew I had to return the book to my friend. I'm very glad that I forced myself to go on because this book was surprisingly good.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's hard to get invested because the protagonist is not likeable but this also gives the protagonist a lot of depth. This layered character development really comes together in the end of the novel. You may not like the characters but you do start feeling a lot for them towards the end.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In my opinion, the biggest flaw of the book is it's focus on romance in parts. I realize the importance of the romance but I just didn't feel much for the relationship. The depth of Adelina's character and it's darkness used to be sidelined in the scenes that focused on the romance and the best part of the novel is not the romance but it's dark and gritty protagonist.</span></span></div>
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Krazzyme(Young Readers)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8069253193673846283.post-46912715103934243492016-06-04T01:29:00.001-04:002016-06-04T01:35:17.444-04:00Review: Paper Princess <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "ar julian"; font-size: 15.0pt;">Paper Princess</span></b><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "amazing ruler"; font-size: 15.0pt;"> </span></b><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "ar julian"; font-size: 15.0pt;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/175170-the-royals"><span style="color: #aaaaaa; text-decoration: none;">(The Royals #1)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Ella Harper is a survivor—a pragmatic optimist. She’s spent her whole life moving from town to town with her flighty mother, struggling to make ends meet and believing that someday she’ll climb out of the gutter. After her mother’s death, Ella is truly alone. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Until Callum Royal appears, plucking Ella out of poverty and tossing her into his posh mansion among his five sons who all hate her. Each Royal boy is more magnetic than the last, but none as captivating as Reed Royal, the boy who is determined to send her back to the slums she came from.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Reed doesn’t want her. He says she doesn’t belong with the Royals.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Wealth. Excess. Deception. It’s like nothing Ella has ever experienced, and if she’s going to survive her time in the Royal palace, she’ll need to learn to issue her own Royal decrees. </span></div>
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