Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard was really a book I was looking forward to reading this year. Political setting, war, strife, and what sounded like a strong heroine – it all appealed to me. Unfortunately, for me, Red Queen was a book that angered me about 90% of the way through. It breaks my heart how disappointed I am with this book. Continue reading Red Queen – Review
I love the Korean culture. Ever since I started watching Korean dramas, I’ve found myself sucked into their world: the music, the celebrities, the food, oh my goodness, the food. This is probably the biggest reason why I’m so excited for Hello, I Love You, by Katie M. Stout! Add in the fact that it’s said to have the feel of Anna and the French Kiss (which I loved) and Pride and Prejudice (which I loved) and I’m completely sold on the book. Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday – Hello, I Love You
The wondrous Ri @ Hiver et Café tagged me for the GIF tag! How it works is that the tagger gives a list of ten books which the tagged (me!) have to respond with a gif and a sentence. One thing you should know about me is that I love the TV series The Big Bang Theory, especially Sheldon, so that nutball will be my GIF star today. Here are the books Ri chose for me:
Fantastic idea, but the execution left a lot to be desired.
This is my shit.
Holy mother of badass, she’s fascinating in a way that makes me want to run and hide. (Based on movie, book TBR)
The way I want to read this is ridiculous because this is supposed to be really good, but $20 for a paperback? #universitystudent
I just couldn’t connect with the romance here.
Yes, damnit, I’ll eat those berries with you!
MAYBE I WILL BECAUSE YOU HAVE DESTROYED MY SOUL AND WHAT ELSE DO I HAVE LEFT BUT TO EAT MYSELF INTO OBLIVION?
Wow! Haven’t read this one, but it sounds like exactly the kind of grit and darkness I like in my novels.
Much like Sheldon’s dancing, this book gave a great effort, but the romance was stiff and…not the best to watch.
I think I read this?
A good mix of books I liked and disliked, and I think Sheldon really captured the spirit of my feelings! I’m nominating the Steph, Kat, and Meg @ Cuddlebuggery, Helena @ Book Nerd Addict, and Axie Oh @ Books are Bread to participate in the GIF Tag with the following books:
1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
2. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
3. Dorothy by Die by Danielle Paige
4. The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
5. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
6. Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson
7. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
8. Snow like Ashes by Sara Raasch
9. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
10. Twilight by Stephanie Meyer, or you can opt for its sexy (sexy?) alter ego, Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L James
Have fun!
Where The Kiss of Deception left off, Lia was in a very bad situation. Recently captured along with Rafe by Kaden and his men, she’s been carted off to Venda – a fate better than death, but presumably not by much.
The Heart of Betrayal is the second book in the Remnant Chronicles, and after getting a look at the first three chapters, I have to say I think I’m more excited for this one than the first. Continue reading The Heart of Betrayal (sampler) – Review
Stray by Elissa Sussman had a strong beginning and middle, but the ending was very disappointing. Perhaps it’s because it’s the first in the series, but I finished the book feeling confused rather than anticipatory and wishing I had gotten more from the characters. Continue reading Stray – Review
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine and is all about the books we have *grabby hands* for!
I was so sure I would have to do a Waiting on Wednesday post for Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. Not because I’m not excited for it (it’s one of my top 10 books I’m anticipating this year), but because it releases on February 10th, three days before my birthday; and like waiting for your birthday, you’re excited, of course but you’re calm because you know your time will soon come.
I continue to amaze myself at the ways I don’t know my own self.
I. NEED. THIS BOOK. NOW.
And I didn’t realize how badly until an excerpt of the book was released and I was struck with the decision of reading the excerpt right away but having to wait (probably in agonizing excitement and desperation) until the release OR not reading it just yet and devouring it once I got my tiny, child-sized hands on it. I didn’t realize how badly I need this book right now until I was there, excerpt open and waiting, my eyes strained from trying to read and not. read. all at once. Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday – Red Queen
Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer was an interesting read. The concept behind both Belzhar and Belzhar was such a cool and inspired idea; it’s almost like a Narnia for people who need healing in their lives. Belzhar as a whole though, was mediocre for me – while I really liked the storyline, I wasn’t sold on the characters (among other things).
My eyes are heavy with all the tears I have shed; my nose is stuffed from the weight of crying and my mind is numb in the way it is when something takes everything from you and leaves you with nothing, with a blank space.
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven is funny and honest and heart-wrenching. I saw so many reviews and comments that gave me a pretty clear idea of the general direction of the story, but somehow, I was still shocked. The ending punched me, hard, and I was in complete and utter disbelief.
This book. The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd was entirely not what I had expected, across the board. Characters, setting, plot, they all just took my breath and stole my heart, and I’m not entirely quite sure what to do with myself except shudder and weep and look for the next book in the series. Continue reading The Madman’s Daughter – Review
I’m in love with this drama. It satisfies every part of my Korean drama loving self: it’s romantic, it’s hilarious, it’s thrilling, and it doesn’t hurt that I’m practically in love with the main lead. Along with an entire nation, at least. We’re at episode 15 of 20 right now and I’m getting nervous. I don’t want this to end! The storyline has taken so many twists and turns and we’re finally at the origin, the heart of the story. It’s exciting. Episode 15 was amazing, as usual. Across the board, everything about it was beautiful, classic drama – I’m so upset there’s only one episode this week!
Here’s a look at my thoughts on this episode! Continue reading Pinocchio – Episode 15 thoughts
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