Book Review: What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen

What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen

Goodreads synopsis: Since her parents' bitter divorce, McLean and her dad, a restaurant consultant, have been on the move-four towns in two years. Estranged from her mother and her mother's new family, McLean has followed her dad in leaving the unhappy past behind. And each new place gives her a chance to try out a new persona: from cheerleader to drama diva. But now, for the first time, McLean discovers a desire to stay in one place and just be herself, whoever that is. Perhaps Dave, the guy next door, can help her find out.

Rate(1-10): 6

Book Review: Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Let's just skip right to my summary because all the Goodreads "synopses" are not legit at all..
Liana's Summary: Macbeth, originally thane of Glamis, has been promoted to thane of Cawdor. Three witches told him a prophecy that said he would eventually become king-- this troubles him. He actually becomes king, and that is the start to his ultimate downfall.

Rate(1-10): 6.5

Book Review: Invisibility by Andrea Cremer and David Levithan.

Invisibility by Andrea Cremer and David Levithan.
Book Summary: Stephen has been invisible for practically his whole life — because of a curse his grandfather, a powerful cursecaster, bestowed on Stephen’s mother before Stephen was born. So when Elizabeth moves to Stephen’s NYC apartment building from Minnesota, no one is more surprised than he is that she can see him. A budding romance ensues, and when Stephen confides in Elizabeth about his predicament, the two of them decide to dive headfirst into the secret world of cursecasters and spellseekers to figure out a way to break the curse. But things don’t go as planned, especially when Stephen’s grandfather arrives in town, taking his anger out on everyone he sees. In the end, Elizabeth and Stephen must decide how big of a sacrifice they’re willing to make for Stephen to become visible — because the answer could mean the difference between life and death. At least for Elizabeth.

Liana's Summary: Stephen has been invisible for his whole entire life-- no one can see him. He's pretty sure of that. However, when he meets Elizabeth, who can see him, his life takes a whole new turn. As the two fall in love, Elizabeth finds out that she's the only one that can see Stephen-- and there's a reason behind it. 

Rate(1-10): 6.5

First of all, thanks to PenguinTeen for distributing this ARC.

Okay, so. I am fans of both Andrea Cremer and David Levithan, perhaps a bigger fan of David Levithan. I have met them both an they're both very nice people! Anyways, I know their general writing style, and Invisibility was sort of like a mash-up of their styles, which I found quite interesting to read. I'm not really surprised that they wrote a book together, though, since David Levithan co-writes with nearly everybody-- which is really cool!

Let's start out by talking about the things that I liked about this book.

-The cover. I mean, the cover is GORGEOUS. It's a cover that draws people's attention at first sight and makes them want to read it. 
-The title. Something called INVISIBILITY would just draw you to it, right? Wrong? Right.
-The general idea of someone being invisible, and then suddenly being visible to this one person. It has David-Levithan-style dripping off of it, I mean, really! On the cover, it says "David Levithan, Author of Every Day". I've read Every Day, and I swear, that was a good book! And that's the only thing of David's I've read, actually. But out of all his works, Every Day just so happened to be on this cover. Maybe because Every Day's main character had the same general.. *waves hands in a vague motion*. David Levithan said that he wrote Every Day just to answer two questions: What would it be like to have a new identity every day? What would it be like to fall in love with a person who changed every day? And I have a feeling that he wrote Invisibility to answer the question, What's it like to be invisible to everyone, and then suddenly be visible one day?
-Laurie. I love that kid, LOL. Without him, I bet that Stephen and Liz's romance would have never happened. 

And that list just sort of stops.. Because there were things that I didn't like, too.

-The plot. It was too flat, really. Flat and quiet.. (The end was actually where everything barely started to get good) I don't know if it's just me that's developed a thing for crazy and violent, action packed stories, or if it's just this book. This book just evolved around the apartment building and the two characters falling in love and both of them dealing with Stephen's, the main character's, invisibility. The whole entire plot moved really slowly, but Andrea Cremer's 'curse' and 'magic' thingies sort of spiced it up-- even still, I don't think it did much.
-Elizabeth. I mean, she's a great girl. But I don't really like her. I'm afraid she is one of those 'I-have-powers-but-I'm-in-denial' characters. She annoys me. Without Laurie, I don't even think she and Stephen could have continued with the relationship.. She's too reckless sometimes, and I appreciate that.. but..... *vague hand gesture (again)*

As you can see, my likes and dislikes have evened out the rating for this book. Overall, it was fine.

That's it! What did you think of this review?(;

Book Review: The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde.

 The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde.
Book Summary: In the good old days, magic was indispensable—it could both save a kingdom and clear a clogged drain. But now magic is fading: drain cleaner is cheaper than a spell, and magic carpets are used for pizza delivery. Fifteen-year-old foundling Jennifer Strange runs Kazam, an employment agency for magicians—but it’s hard to stay in business when magic is drying up. And then the visions start, predicting the death of the world’s last dragon at the hands of an unnamed Dragonslayer. If the visions are true, everything will change for Kazam—and for Jennifer. Because something is coming. Something known as . . . Big Magic.

Liana's Summary: Jennifer Strange has 2 more years until she's free, and she's determined to make the best out of those 2 years, running Kazam, the magician agency. When she encounters something inevitable and crazy, she has to take action.. as the last Dragonslayer.

Rate(1-10): 6

Can I just say it wasn't as good as I wanted it to be? I mean, it was okay. But honestly it shouldn't be in the Young Adult shelves at the library. It should be in the Juvenile Fiction section. The cover is, indeed, very alluring and wonderfully made, but really.. the story isn't as good as the cover is.

Jasper Fforde is another James Patterson, I'm just gonna say that. For those people who have read my James Patterson reviews, y'all know wassup. My point is, Jasper Fforde's writing style is a bit juvenile. I really dislike writing negative reviews and all, but like.. this book just didn't come to me as good. I wanted more dragon action and medieval stuff (because yes, I am a dragon fan) but it just concentrated on Kazam and the society and this alternate universe where things are magical. I sort of consider it Dystopian.

As for Jennifer, the main character. She would have been better off as a boy. Jasper Fforde should have made her a boy. I don't know why, but I just know that she would have been better off as a boy. LOL.

Maybe you'll love it, maybe you'll like it, and maybe you won't. People have different opinions and that's all I really have to say.

Quotes.

"You are the last Dragonslayer."



LOL WHAT

"You may leave now."


So.. dismissive. LOL

"Humans," he scoffed.


DRAGONS, LIANA SCOFFS. Idk. Why are other species so prejudiced against humans and look at them with disgust gosh

"Perhaps it was my destiny.."


AIN'T NO SUCH THING AS DESTINY
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Well, that's that.
It may be that I had a really bad stuffy nose while reading this, or my phone was exploding with texts while I was reading this, or that my eyes were about to fall out of their sockets while reading this, or I was just sick of reading books without romance while reading this, or it may be that I just dislike the author's writing style, or it may be that I skimmed some paragraphs.. or whatnot, but I just really didn't like this book. It may have been the author's writing style. But yeah, I'm done!

Book Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor.

 Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor.
Book Summary: Around the world, black hand prints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky. 

In a dark and dusty shop, a devil's supply of human teeth grows dangerously low.

And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherwordly war. 

Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real; she's prone to disappearing on mysterious "errands"; she speaks many languages—not all of them human; and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she's about to find out.

When one of the strangers—beautiful, haunted Akiva—fixes his fire-colored eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?

Liana's Summary: Karou is an artist. She has natural blue hair. She's really different- she doesn't have any clue of her true identity.When she meets Akiva, things change..

Rate(1-10): 6 Yeah I know I'm being so unfair

Despite the gorgeous cover, the fabulous title, the high Goodreads ratings,  and the appealing book trailer, I didn't really like this book. 

But then I do acknowledge my unjustness because it's kind of my fault that I didn't get anything I read. Mainly because there were so much distractions. It wasn't the right time to read this book. However, I am willing to give this book another chance in the future! So yeah.

All I caught was a few details, which were pretty awesome. I think the author finally captivated me on the climax. But, overall? I didn't understand what I was reading.

In the first 30 pages, I didn't understand what I was reading at all, but I didn't really care because some books I read are like that- not appealing in the first 30 pages or so and then really good later. But it was really different in this book- I didn't understand what was happening the whole time. I don't think the author's writing is captivating enough.

Now, don't get me wrong. This isn't a negative review. 

I totally loved all the allusions and everything. Also this book falls into the genre of my favorite books. But then.. you know. (Probably not but I'm just going to assume..)

Anyways.. Um. I really have nothing left to say. Typing the summary was difficult too. I tried to pay attention as much as I could but then I constantly found myself wandering off and.. yeah.



Quotes! (At least there are really good quotes)

"So I can fly-"
I BELIEVE I CAN FLYY~~

"We will need more incense soon."
So. Asian. Incense smells good.

"She hurt."



"Just be quiet for a minute and I'll fix your stupid eyebrows."



"..her crescent-moon knives."



"After she died, she was going to save Akiva's life."



"Like vegetables, she thought, before they go in the stew."



"You're beautiful."
YOU DON'T KNOW- OH-OH! YOU DON'T KNOW YER BEAUTIFULLLL~

"I came here for you."


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And yeah.

One thing I noticed was that Laini Taylor uses a lot of emphasis! That's pretty cool.

Anyways, that's all!

Book Review: The Fairy Ring by Mary Losure.

The Fairy Ring by Mary Losure.
Book Summary: The enchanting true story of a girl who saw fairies, and another with a gift for art, who concocted a story to stay out of trouble and ended up fooling the world.
Frances was nine when she first saw the fairies. They were tiny men, dressed all in green. Nobody but Frances saw them, so her cousin Elsie painted paper fairies and took photographs of them "dancing" around Frances to make the grown-ups stop teasing. The girls promised each other they would never, ever tell that the photos weren’t real. But how were Frances and Elsie supposed to know that their photographs would fall into the hands of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? And who would have dreamed that the man who created the famous detective Sherlock Holmes believed ardently in fairies— and wanted very much to see one? Mary Losure presents this enthralling true story as a fanciful narrative featuring the original Cottingley fairy photos and previously unpublished drawings and images from the family’s archives. A delight for everyone with a fondness for fairies, and for anyone who has ever started something that spun out of control.

Liana's Summary: Frances saw fairies. She told everyone that. No one believed her, though. Everyone knows fairies AREN'T real. But her cousin, Elsie, hatched up a plan to make everyone believe them, real or not. True or false. It doesn't matter- as long as people believed them.

Rate(1-10): 6

I didn't really like this book! After all, I don't think it deserves a <5 because I don't want to be unfair. After all, it was my fault for reading a book meant for younger readers. (Although I did notice that a lot of adults liked it as well!) I suppose it's not a teenager book. I would totally recommend this to Elementary school kids. It's meant for middle grade students, but, I would really recommend this to avid Elementary readers. Because if kids in Elementary school don't read, they won't even enjoy this book at all. I guess it's for little kids, and adults. Not teenagers. Please. Especially teenagers like me that expect romance in a good book! (As long as there's romance. I'm happy.)

The good thing was, I actually finished this book quite fast! I got the ARC version, even if it was published already, so it might or might not have been different from the published copy. Just a little, anyway.

There WERE parts I liked in this book! For example, one of them was learning about old fashioned cameras! You had to like, put this glass plate in and the picture would ink on it. It's so kewl~ :D And I'm such a photography freak, too. Also, I learned that old fashioned styles were kind of awkward, like, ladies with big buns and hats and stuff. I didn't know they used gum to keep their hair in their hats. Ew. I'm starting to realize that I actually learned stuff! No wonder adults enjoy it.

I wasn't planning to read this book just yet, but I wanted to read a fast little story so I could kill time between now and Thursday- the day I'm going to the book club in my school hosted by author C.J. Omololu, author of TRANSCENDENCE and DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS.  I'll get to receive this one book the group is supposed to read and discuss. I forgot the title. Facepalm.

The reason why I would recommend this for younger readers is because there's no vocab at all that they don't explain for you right after the word is listed. (If that made sense. Sorry, been typing sentences that don't make sense recently.) And it's really short, too. The words are HUGE. I'm talking HUGE. And there's pictures. Yipee.


Anyway, I'm not really a big fan of fairies, and thank goodness this book didn't have anything big on talking fairies and sparkles. After all, it is a true story. The book's summary sort of spoils stuff, and in my summary I tried not to spoil anything.

I don't really have much to say. (Or maybe I do, but I'm rushing to finish this review and all the stuff I was about to say ran out of my head.)

I guess my quotes will express the rest of my thoughts! And no, there's not much. I said it was short.

"She was a slow reader, a terrible speller, and was always getting scolded for daydreaming."


"Then, a week later, he had to return to France, for the war was still not over."
I'm learning French. -pedoface-

"..called changelings.."
How many times have I seen that word in fairy-related books.

"I know quite well that fairies exist..."
No. Just no.

"Mr. Gardner had sent a box of chocolates and a letter for Elise, not her mother."
Pervert status. LOL, just saying. I'm a teenager. I tend to think like that.

"His name was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle."
Who is that again. omg.

"Most people knew him as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, the world's most famous detective."
OH, SO THAT'S WHO HE IS. :D S. Holmes is fab.

"The book was two and half inches thick and 319 pages long."
Wait, 2 and a half? That's not 319! Unless the words were big as fingers..

 "Elsie's fairy wore an evening dress and a fashionable 'bob' haircut."
Ew. That haircut. I once had a dude cut my hair, and he gave me this haircut, and I cried.

"Frances hated it when the newspapermen tried to interview her."
PAPARAZZI CHASE.

"Why the hell should I care what you think?"
Well. Maybe not for Kindergarteners after all.
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And that's all!

Book Review: The Princess and the Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison.

The Princess and the Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison.
Book Summary: He is a prince, heir to a kingdom threatened on all sides, possessor of the animal magic, which is forbidden by death in the land he'll rule.She is a princess from a rival kingdom, the daughter her father never wanted, isolated from true human friendship but inseparable from her hound.Though they think they have little in common, each possesses a secret that must be hidden at all costs. Proud, stubborn, bound to marry for the good of their kingdoms, this prince and princess will steal your heart, but will they fall in love?

Liana's Summary: Prince George grew up with the animal magic. He grew up, looking at the citizens getting killed because they had the animal magic. He had to keep it secret. When his mother dies, his father tries to get closer to George, to try to teach him the way of the kings. Princess Beatrice is different, though. She doesn't have the animal magic. George knows that it's his duty to marry, to connect the kingdoms together. When he actually meets her though, and realizes how she is different from others, he changes his mind completely, from disinterestedness to love at first sight.

Rate(1-10): 6

Yeah. Guys. I know. FINALLY. I finished! Right. Too much talk. Less read. Maybe it was because I was so tired of this book. Partly because I was so sleepy, partly of the plot. Or maybe because I was sleepy because of the plot. I mean, there's only a slight twist in this book, and it didn't do more than make me go like, "Wow, really? Cool." I mean, it's a huge twist, and not at all predictable, but, you know. Not so much enthusiasm. Well, I just have to rant about the cover: DUDE. SHE'S FRECKLED. AND PALE. AND A REDHEAD. DOES SHE LOOK LIKE THAT HUUH DOES SHE OMG. So, when I first prepared to read this book, I saw ratings, and they weren't all that good. Although I can't really trust other people's opinions. So like, yeah. There's no romance. D; I thought the Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry had no romance, but after I read this, the romance in Amaranth seemed plenty. Sorry to say that it wasn't what I expected. :c There you go. I'm being a big fat mean book critic again. I'm sorry! D;

There were some parts that were so stupid I laughed.You know those immature moments. :p No, I'm not talking about the author's writing. I'm talking about the character's acts. LOL. Which is why I gave it a 6 instead of a 4.

Okay, so usually I LOVEEEEE princes in shining armor. But like, George. Really. First of all, I just dislike that name. Second of all, and most importantly, I dislike his attitude. Even though I made a massive pedoface when he turned 17. And I dislike Princess Beatrice even more. I don't know. I suppose. He reminds me a lot of Charlie from The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, but the main difference is, I like Charlie better. I would give it a lower rating, but, after all, it's not that bad. I was just somewhat disappointed. Also, it had a lot of lines and scenes I thought I must use as ideas for Incend. (: That's a good thing. I'm not even sure why my summary was so vivid and yeah. I don't even know. Like, for Pride and Prejudice. omg. My description. <3 But then the book sort of bored me. It is a worthwhile read, though, as to not contradict what I said about that book. Okay, back to this book. Quote reactions! There's a lot. It's quite easier to highlight when the text is big, you know. :3 omg. Watch with Infernal Devices. I will be so impatient. Text is so small.

"There he stopped and threw King Richon overhead.."

Throw a king. This is just so bizarre, omg.

"Kind Richon wandered in that strange forest a week before he was found at last by his fearful guards."
OH PHEW HE'S ALIVE.Don't even know why I'm relieved.

"You will live as a bear until you understand what it is to be hunted."
Like that Disney movie Brother Bear. omg.

"George held out his hand. The little foal came and licked at it, and George laughed at the delicious, gentle sensation."
Ah. Delicious.... I would be grossed, actually. Pet peeves. Yaknoe.

"..and at his feet George saw one of the bitch hounds.."
Oh yeah. Female dog. Forgot. They use that word a lot in this book, unfortunately.

"It nudged at him, then tried to suck at his fingers but was soon disgusted at the lack of milk and pushed him away."
Ewww. George lets animals do anything to him. I sound like a brat. omg.

"One night, when his mother came to tuck him into bed, as she often did, George demanded a story.."
I DEMAND A STORY.

"But George did not like to hear about how much his mother loved his father. He wanted her to love only him."
How. Selfish. I know he's a little boy at this time and all, but really. This is where I started disliking him.

"..he began to learn to become a sheep,.."
Oh how wrong that sounds.

"Come, let me touch his fine hair," said Lady Fittle, reaching.
"No!" the queen stepped in her way..

So dramatic. LOL.

"The king took in a breath, then seemed to choke on it. George did not understand until later that this was his way of weeping.."

Uh. I don't even know what to say.

"But who was this dream man?"
He means the man in his dream. LOL. If George were gay, it wouldn't be surprising. Just saying. I do not mean it as an offense. But still. George gay.

"Besides, kissing was far more disgusting than touching a toad.."
Oh George! Man. Really.

"..and then he sleepily pulled on his best leggings.."
LEGGINGS. Oh yeah. EW, Leggings. To think that the hottest princes in books wore LEGGINGS.

"Teeth had died last year."
D; TEEEEETH. </3

"Your Highness," he said stiffly, "this does not concern you."

 Oh, really now?

"He tossed his head angrily but regretted it as a new wave of pain and nausea struck him."
 

"One can tell much of a man by his friends," said Henry at last.
I like this quote. :3

"If only I had a son."
Such an old git! He's got a daughter already, trying to act like a son just for him. Man.

"I don't like you," said Beatrice. "I'll never like you."
Ooou. Right in the face.

"I will give you more than one son," the woman said. She moved herself closer to the king, pressed her body against his.

What. A. Whore.

"Beatrice pointed to a dusty streak down his side from where he had brushed against the floor,.."
Oh hey, there's dust near your butt. So I thought I might point to it.

"I shall be black."
Of course she will. Like hungry people eat.

"No," he said..
... How difficult.

"May they make..beautiful hounds."

"He touched Marit's head gently in thanks."
I like Marit the dog. :3

"..never wished to know his wives beyond their beauty and ability to make sons.."
What. A. Dumb. Git. Just refer to that gif above^, and that's how I feel. omg.

"He had never felt so alone in his life.."

"She was awkward, jerking this way and that..."


"I swear I will boil the man in his own medicines and feed him to the pigs for their supper.."

"Henry looked away, and George realized he had hurt him."
What a big bully. :c I like Henry. ;3

"Except for his smell."
You have no idea how scared I was when I read that line.

"Sir Stephen blinked rapidly, usually a sign that he was about to start..."
BLINK BLINK BLINK BLINK.

"Sir Stephen, she is a woman unlike any other.."
Wait, so love at first sight? :c How unfortunate.

"You look very like your mother today."
Very.. feminine.

"George, what is wrong with you?"

NOTHING!

"They said he was an ugly man.."
LOLOLOL. omg. I know they don't mean ugly ugly, but like, UGLY. LOL. They mean ugly as in brute-like.

"Tell me."


"I do not believe it would be possible to train another such as myself." 
How..pompous of you.

"Who are you?"
D: aljfl;askjfklsd NOOOOOOOOO! I do have to say I like the king better than George. omg.

"He brought him a triple dose of the black elixir...."
NOOOOOOOOO! D: NO NONONOOOOOOOOO.

"There was a man."
DUH.

"George smiled at the thought."
Uhh. So obsessed with his love.

"I do not know what kind of animal.."
Well. Anger issues.

George's mouth fell open.
And Liana laughed.

"Because he is evil," said Beatrice. "He stinks of it."
 EVIL. HE STINKS OF IT.

"He's called Ass," said Henry helpfully.
Oh, Henry! Ass, though? Really. Ass.

"Because anyone who tries to ride him ends up on his ass."
That's... a good explanation.

"I do not take orders from women."
Sigh. Yes you do.

"Not my mother."


"Do you think I am an idiot?"
Obviously.

"Beatrice began to weep,..."
OMG BEATRICE CALM DOWN PLEASE.

"Guessed what?"
So clueless. But, then again, I don't even know either. omg. LOL.

"Get off me! Help! I've been attacked!" called the pigkeeper frantically.
Oh. My. Goodness. -resists the urge to laugh like a pig-

"Love.."
Great. Perfect. ka;fjasldf

"Give me an hour to eat and change my clothes."
It doesn't take an HOUR to do that!

"You mean you intend to torture him?" 
 Just looking at this gif gives me a headache. omg. Don't look for too long.

"You will regret this,"


"And you,"
OUU YES.

"You must let her go."
D: Totally reminds me of that part in Shrek. Is it Shrek 2? Yeah.

"It is not your choice. It is mine."
YES SIR STEPHEN. I like Stephen after Henry. :3

"Beatrice, come to me!"
Uh. I don't even know what to say.

"It must be this way,.."
My sister once wrote a story called Seven Flowers of The Sun, and then there was this girl called Catherine. And she fell in love with a dragon that could turn into a human. Idk, she weeped on him, and there you go. Human. Oh my god. And then before he turned human, she went like, "OH CELARDUS! WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE THIS WAY?!" And this part just made me laugh so hard because of that story.

"Ready?"
-disgusted- He fell in love with a hound.

"Wrists. Ankles. Toes. George marveled in all of them. The tip of her nose. The curve of her hips.."
Okay you know what? I can't stand this anymore.

"He looked at Marit, waiting for her to slap him......"
YEAH SLAP HIM MARIT DO IT PLEASEEEEE.

"How will I survive if I lose you as well?"
AWWWH. "I lost her once. I'm not losing her again." A must-use quote.

"Say it. Say those who have the animal magic,...."
SAY IT. SAY IT OUT LOUD.
A unicorn.
A what?
A unicorn.

"But if he kills you.." said George.
Marit blinked at him. "Then I will be dead."

SIMPLE. I will use that.

"..and the letters were only words.."
WORDS ARE JUST WORDS, 'TILL YOU BRING THEM- TO LIFFFFE!

"For the look in your eyes," said Marit.
Awh. <3

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SLOW, SLOW, ROMANCE. I mean, I think the False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen has more romance than this. omg. Well, that's all, I suppose. I know, tons of quotes. Yeah. So, that's it.

I think my love for using GIFs have increased. :3

You see, there were some moments of amusement for me, (lots of LOL's.)but the plot wasn't that.. astonishing.. Full, alluring. If you know what I mean.

I realized I don't like the name George for another reason now. It's hard to type! Yeah, so picky. omg.

So guys. Infernal Devices. Here I come. YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAW.

Book Review: Hana by Lauren Oliver.

 Hana by Lauren Oliver.
A Delirium Short Story: Delirium #1.5
Book Summary: The summer before they're supposed to be cured of the ability to love, best friends Lena and Hana begin to drift apart. While Lena shies away from underground music and parties with boys, Hana jumps at her last chance to experience the forbidden. For her, the summer is full of wild music, dancing—and even her first kiss. But on the surface, Hana must be a model of perfect behavior. She meets her approved match, Fred Hargrove, and glimpses the safe, comfortable life she’ll have with him once they marry. As the date for her cure draws ever closer, Hana desperately misses Lena, wonders how it feels to truly be in love, and is simultaneously terrified of rebelling and of falling into line. In this digital story that will appeal to fans of Delirium and welcome new admirers to its world, readers will come to understand scenes from Delirium through Hana's perspective. Hana is a touching and revealing look at a life-changing and tumultuous summer.

Liana's Summary: Lena and Hana are beginning to drift apart from each other. The cure is coming closer. Hana decides to get the best out of her life before the cure. This is written in Hana's point of view. As Lena's best friend, she has her own thoughts. And they're all in this book.

Rate(1-10): 6.9
So pretty much I was kind of looking forward to reading this, but I guess I got somewhat disappointed. I was skimming the whole thing, omg. Pretty much. I like the cover, though! The cover is pretty. :3 Since it's only 17 pages, I only had a few quotes. I just copied and pasted, aha. The benefits of reading online. But now my eyes hurt. Gah! I read two books in a day. I'm happy. This doesn't really count as a book. More like a story. hehe. I thought it was somewhat long, but then the last few pages had a preview to Pandemonium, which I've already read.

Here's the reading link!
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/8775/hanaadeliriumshortstory.pdf

If you want to read, that is. :) I mean, it explains a few things. Like why Hana behaved as she did. Maybe, just maybe, I will read Before I Fall. Maybe! But not now. I need to find the download link somewhere. Okay, so, quote reactions!

"I don't bite, you know," Fred says lightly. I'm not sure whether he means it to be an invitation to move closer, but I stay where I am.

Psh. Get away you perv.

You're very pretty.

Pervert! 

"Smart, pretty, and simple," Fred says. He smiles. "Perfect."

Perfect. Psh. Pervert.

I like your smile. I want to know you.

Pervert! I keep saying that, omg. 

That was the night he kissed me.
PERVERT!

"Holy shit! Look, Hana. Fireflies."
They're fireflies. omg. Nothing holy shit about it.

I don't believe it. He gave me a Devil's Kiss.
You mean a hickey? Ewwwww. He IS a pervert!

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Lol. Yes. Pervert, pervert, pervert. Really, man! Hana. I think this short story somewhat answered some of my questions about her.

Well, that's all! Short story, so short review. :)

       

Book Review: Sunlight and Shadow by Cameron Dokey.

Sunlight and Shadow by Cameron Dokey.
A Retelling of The Magic Flute.
Book Summary: Mina was born on the longest night of the darkest month of the year. When her father looked at her, all he saw was what he feared: By birth, by name, by nature, she belonged to the Dark. So when Mina turned sixteen, her father took her away from shadow and brought her into sunlight. In retaliation, her mother lured a handsome prince into a deadly agreement: If he frees Mina, he can claim her as his bride. Now Mina and her prince must endure deadly trials -- of love and fate and family -- before they can truly live happily ever after....

Liana's Summary: Mina's parents are the King and Queen of Day and Night. They oppose each other, though. Mina has lived with her mother for sixteen years, and the plan is to send her to her father as to let him pick a proper husband for her. When Mina meets the love of her life, her father doesn't approve and insists on making her marry the man of her choice. Now they have to get through trials- one that can kill them, before they can do anything at all.

Rate(1-10): 6.9

I don't even know the story of The Magic Flute. Omg. I should have read that before I read this book, for I was utterly lost for a moment.

On Goodreads, I rated it 3/5, so I suppose that is a 6.9. Whatever, it's close enough. Erm, I think I kind of liked it. I don't know. I read it online again, just like I read The Wild Orchid online. And like The Wild Orchid, I am not satisfied at the romance turnout. a;fljdaldja Whyyyy. I'm not saying that all of Cameron Dokey's books are like that, since Golden was to my satisfaction. <3 Well, if you get easily irritated at character first person POV change every chapter, don't read this book. Thank goodness, the chapters are short, because I get frustrated because of that, aha. Anyway, I procrastinated so much during this book, because I wasn't paying attention. I'm never reading an online book again unless I have to. Ugh. I've just been told by a professional that I procrastinate. :c I didn't even know I was a good designer. Jeez, take a sanity test and the people know all about you. Things that you don't even know about yourself.. it's scary. Okay, back to the book. What kind of name is TERN? I imagined him fat and lazy the whole time. Even if he wasn't. It isn't a good thing to imagine especially when he's... "THE ONE." Sorry Tern, but I still don't like you. The characters are: Tern, Mina, Gayna, Lapin, and Statos. There's so much, I'm not even sure if that's all. I love Lapin the most. ehhehe. So. Quote reactions.

"Her name is Gayna."

Gayna? Hm. I don't like this Gayna.

"..bidding the satisfaction of seeing me cry."
Dokey does this too much.

"Oh, Lapin."

Oh, you! How cute.

"But that does not mean I have the brains of one."
:3 I like Lapin.

"I am a prince, and my name is Tern."
TERN WERN DERN PERN CERN. I no like.

"Welcome to your new home."
-cough- Faggot.

"Don't you think it's a little too late to be concerned of that?"
OOOU. Right in the gut.

"The daughter of the Queen of the Night bears the evil eye."
So mean. I hate you officially.

"My eyes are two different colors."
OH MY GAW. GRACELING.

"...she could be ugly."
You're ugly.

"How long have you loved him?"
HAH. That's a joke. He no want you.

"Statos must never see that smile."
But he will. You poop.

"Give her more time," I wanted to cry.
GIVERMORETIME. PLS. D:

"You have control over her body."
I thought wrong. Sorry. :x

"He can be annoying, especially when he's right and he knows it."
Oh, how cute!

"For I am told that my eyes change color according to the light."
OOH. That's cool.

"Bring Gayna to me at once."
:OOO

"Well, don't just lie there. Go and rescue her."
Oh, brave Lapin. How wise of you to tell Tern.

"And I threw my arms around him.."
omg. YAY. (':

"I don't just think it. I know I do."
PERVERT ON THE LOOSE.

"Will you love me, do you think?"
PERVERT ON THE LOOSE.

"Why don't you give each other a kiss and be done with it?"
LOL. Lapin. This is why I love you.

When will I find love?
FOREVER ALONE. Poor Lapin. D; I'm here for you!

"The music of my heart."
Oh yes.

"I've just never seen one fly through the air..."
LOL. Okay. Lapin and his sense of humor.

" You are Gayna,.."
wtf. omgomgomgomg. -pedoface-

"I tell you, I will not!" Statos shouted.
BRAT.

"No! Wait!" I cried.
Wait, whaaaaaat just happened.

"Lapin!" Mina cried. "Spy!" the Lord Sarastro said.
This just made me laugh. Not sure why.

"I did my best to make a bow..."
How cute. :3

"For she has had my heart from a week after she was born."
AWH. You belong together.

"You cannot trust him. He serves the Queen of the Night. "

No one can trust you! ajfdalkjf

The fires of hell, I thought.
:o

"The first kiss that we had shared. It wasn't much like other first kisses, I think."
PERVERT ON THE LOOSE. Yep, still don't like him.

"But the touch of them so filled my heart with music that, for the instants the kiss lasted, I no longer heard the fire nor felt its heat."
PERVERT ON THE LOOSE.

See how pitiful he is, " the voices of hell jeered at me. "He refuses to admit what must come, even now. " With a cry of frustration, I tore the fabric of my tunic, exposing the place where the flute lay in its sheath, just above my heart. 
"Mina, " I said again, and felt her hands upon mine, willing them to be still. 
"It's all right, Tern. I understand what you would have me do, " she said. "But, in spite of your pain, I think the solution to this trial is for my heart to solve, not yours. For I have watched your suffering, and longed to end it, and is that not what love does? But only if you trust me. " 
"I will. I do, " I said. 
And I watched her smile.

This part had to be read by me when there was sad music on the TV. Omg. No, I did not type all that. I merely copied and pasted, aha. The advantages of reading an ebook.

"Never had I seen a more beautiful sight."
PERVERT ON THE LOOSE.

"I love you, Tern."
CURSE YOU. KJFDSL:JF LIANA DISAPPROVES.

"But dry them first. I cannot see them truly if you weep."
Poop. Let her cry.

Oh, Tern, I thought.
>:T

Statos fell to his knees, his head bowed down.
AHA. AHAHAHAH WHAT NOW.

"But, if you will give me what I ask, I will render up all my lord's secrets to you,.."
YOU TRAITOR. I HATE YOUR GUTS MORE THAN TERN'S NAME.

"You would have me be alone, then?" Statos asked.
FOREVER ALONE. And deserving it! ehehhe

And, everyone, that is the end of my reactions. I think I pay less attention when I'm reading online. Thank goodness they're pretty short. I really got confused when I read this, because there are no chapter titles when the POV changes abruptly. But, anyway, here's the reading link if you want to read it.  

http://www.onread.com/fbreader/1414418/ 

That is all, for I am tired. I will never read an ebook on the comp again, omg.