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The book that took me forever to finish.
It's not even bad, it's just a little bit creepy.

I mean, I already know that this world is mad, and the people are mad, but this one, woah, they're just kids.

I felt sorry for Ralph, but more for Simon and Piggy.
Jack is strong, but yeah, stupid,
Roger, now you have a true psycho. This guy, is evil. Nyahahaha.
Really though, I find him the creepiest. Like you'll never know what he'll do next. You just don't know what goes around in that little brain of his.

All in all, I guess I enjoyed it. I think what took it so long for me to finish was that, it made me scared of what might happen next. It's not easy to read about kids trying to kill each other you know? Even if they don't really mean it.

Confusing

To the one who made the cover,



Gorgeous cover.

O-kay. I don't think I have ever been confused on a book. Scarlett and Rosie March. Sisters. Hunters.
Honestly, I'm speechless. I really don't know what to say after reading.
It was good. I liked it. Mostly because of Scarlett.

Between the two, it's hard not to take sides. I understand Rosie's need to have a life aside from being a hunter...and I also get what drives Scarlett to hunt. I think, compared to Rosie, I can relate more with Scarlett. Maybe it has something to do with the age.

Another thing, Rosie and Silas. I am sorry but I am NOT convinced. Rosie falling in love with Silas, yes. Silas falling (deep) for Rosie, no. Let's put it this way, Rosie is sixteen yrs old, Silas is what? 21. Twenty one years old. Been in love with Scarlett (which is 18) since they were young. Actually, he was pretty much in love with Scarlett his entire life. Then he just fell in love with Rosie, just like that?! No. For me it's just impossible. Maybe he really did love Rosie, but I doubt if he could totally get over his feelings for Scarlett.

Fenris. I love the whole idea. In fact, I enjoyed all the hunting stuff. Had it been not for the love angle, I would've finished this book at an earlier date.

"If I had a nervous breakdown every time something awful happened in the world, I'd be crazier than a sh*thouse rat."

After reading The Fault in Our Stars which you can't help but love and Looking for Alaska, a LOVE it or HATE it kind of book (I loved it), I still can't seem to be under the spell of John Green's writing. I mean, the two books were great...but they didn't really made me feel like I have to READ all of Green's book. But this book does me in.

Quentin a.k.a. Q., a nerdy guy (again! But who cares? I love nerds) is forever in love with extraordinary girl Margo Roth Spiegelman (another again! but again, who cares? i freakin' love EXTRAORDINARY women). They spend a whole night of adventure, then, she disappeared in the morning, leaving clues for Q to figure out.

What I loved most about this book?
It felt...YOUNG. It wasn't as dark as Looking for Alaska nor as dramatic as The Fault in Our Stars (which made me cry every now and then). Heck, I loved all of the characters. I like the way John Green wrote the relationship between Q and his friends. Of the three John Green books, this one made me laugh, A LOT! Good heavens! I just can't get over with the pee-in-the-beer-bottle incident. I was LOL-ing in the middle of the night and had to put a pillow in my mouth to muffle the sounds or I'd wake my sisters. You don't really get that kind of fun in reading a book often.
You know, aside from making you laugh, it also teaches you something. Although that something is different for each reader. As for me, uhm, that's a secret. (Hehe)

I really don't know what to say about the ending since it seemed so open-ended. It was unexpected, yes, but it kept me wondering what happened after. Was it a happy ending? A bittersweet one? A lot of things could have happened after. Like being landed by a meteorite, and poof, they both turn into ashes (okay, that's me who lacks sleep and hungry who's talking).

This book may have it's flaws (like any other book), but I had FUN while reading it. And I guess, that's the more important thing.

I don't even know how to react.
I genuinely LIKED it.
Though I felt kinda hurt that DORKS and GEEKS are often associated with Losers. I mean, why o why? I don't understand that rule of the universe. I love Geeks, Nerds, and Dorks. They are truly fascinating.

The reason why Maggie didn't want to be popular was because she didn't want to have friends (and a boyfie). Because she doesn't want to get hurt when her family decides to leave.
Why? I know that being popular turns you to being a people-magnet, but does being a nobody translates to a friendless existence? I don't think so.
Having friends, great and true friends, isn't based on popularity but on personality.
Sure, the popular ones attract people, but those with genuine personalities can attract people and KEEP them. I guess that was the reason why Maggie's plan failed.

I don't really know if I liked Maggie, more like, I still can't forgive her for what she did with the Helping Hands club members, for being selfish, for judging people.
Though I know I can't really hate her because I DO understand why she HAD to do those things.

All in all, it was good. I liked Jack along with the whole Helping Hands members. Miles and his crew? Not really.

P.S. I think Maggie is a lucky girl for having Rosie and Les as parents.

I don't even know how to rate this one.
It's good, yeah, great even...but, I liked it NOT because of Will and Layken's love story (which I think is the main theme of this book). What moved me (TO TEARS) was those side stories that I had read along the way; Will's parents and his early responsibility, Layken and her Dad, Layken and her mom, Eddie and her story. Oh god. Those stories really made me love this book, hard!

Will, I admire a lot. Layken, just fine. Actually, it was Eddie I really fell in love with. It's just that I can't relate with Layken. I mean, if I am faced with the same situation as hers, I don't think I would act that way. Well, I'm a different person. I really thought that Will did the right thing. I understand why he had to do all those stuffs.

Slam poetry. Le sigh. Never thought I'd fell for poetry. Wow. Colleen Hoover really know how to express emotions through words. Makes me want to watch Slam Poetry live. Another big sigh.

I'd give it 5 for brilliance. What (or who) I hated was Henry Jekyll.

I enjoyed the part of the book where it explored the duality of man. But I also felt that it was, sort of, unfair.
See, Edward Hyde, devil incarnate, is pure evil. While Dr. Jekyll which is the other persona isn't exactly the opposite/other side of Hyde. In actuality, Hyde is part of Dr. Jekyll. I don't even think that Jekyll represents what is good and righteous. He is weak and selfish, which doesn't really differ him from Hyde. In fact, he IS WORSE than Hyde. At least Hyde doesn't have a choice except to do evil deeds, because he was made to be LIKE that. He WAS evil personified. On the other hand, Dr. Jekyll had a choice, but he still chose to let out the evil creature. I think he was blinded by his brilliance. I hated him for that. I don't think I have any sympathy for him.

I am still at a loss with regards to the ending. Did Hyde really committed suicide? Or did Jekyll found a way to get through him? How?

Anyways. It was good. T'was short. Would recommend this for a weekend read.

Something strange and deadly is happening at Philadelphia....

This book is all kinds of....



Oh Steampunk, how I love thee?

The past and the present converged into one. Parasols, machinery, and zombies. Okay, this book has ZOMBIES (known here as the DEAD). I mean, ZOMBIES (whatevs haf -t) which I absolutely hate. They're ICKY! Ugh, so gross. I don't really like picturing out those scenes with the DEAD. I just can't. *shudders*

Moving on with the MAIN characters. Eleanor; simply adorable. Girl, I admire your courage and spirit. Never mind your curiosity, it hasn't got you killed...yet (loljk). Daniel; *dreamy eyes* Boy. I like men who loves to tinker. Joseph and Jie; two characters that made this book more interesting. I'd sure love to be part of the Spirit-Hunters.

The story. Kinda predictable to be honest. Especially the necromancer part. But at least it was action packed. I bet this would make into a great movie, just make the zombies look cuter and less gross (hehe).

The end? Bittersweet, and absolutely FITTING.

No. I'm NOT giving this a ONE even if I'm tempted to.
Because I think I am NOT mature enough, experienced enough (whatevs) to read it. It wasn't bad. And yeah, maybe a BIT vulgar, but not really that scandalous (hey Haf, it was published on a different age -t).

Honestly, I am just so glad that I am FINALLY done with this book because at least I can move on from it. I just feel kinda sad since I am left feeling like I haven't got the essence of this book. Like I missed something important because I wasn't relating with it the whole time I was reading it.

Yes, in those times, maybe this book is something BIG. But nowadays, I don't think so. It just felt like some story about an illicit affair. It wasn't even a bit exciting because Clifford (at least I think so) doesn't really mind the affair. I think he was repulsed by the idea of the game-keeper BEING Connie's lover and NOT really because Connie cheated on him.

I don't know. It sounded unemotional, almost mechanical on me. Like, it's less passionate. The scenes which showed emotion were almost on borderline cheesy. But maybe, that's only for me.

Anyways, who knows? Maybe five, ten, fifteen years from now I'd pick this up and have a different view of it. Let's see.

O-kay. Another cliffhanger. Seriously, the whole series looks like ONE really-really-really LONG book.

What to say? I'm HAPPY. Yeah, because FINALLY, they are reunited.



It felt really great reading that part. But, I am also kinda annoyed that Four got reunited with Sarah. I just don't like her. Honestly. The story gets a little bit dramatic (and cheesy) every time she's there.

This book is entitled "Rise of Nine", and even though Nine showed some awesome fighting skills (especially against Four a.k.a. Johnny), it was Six who out shined them all. She showed courage, strength, intelligence, leadership, cunning, uh, almost everything. If there is one from the Garde who is supposed to take the place of Pittacus Lore, it should be Six and no one else. Sorry Four and Nine, feminist here. It's just that in the past three books, it was always SIX who showed so much, uh, potential. She's been consistent at being great. Saving John's ass at the first book, Marina on the second, then tried to take down Setrakus Ra alone on this book. Awesome girl.

We did get to know more about Eight and Nine and I must admit, I am now looking forward to a film adaptation of this book because I am curious (and excited) to find out who would portray them on the big screen. I'm sorry John, but I find Eight and Nine both hotter in different ways. Lezz wait until the novelty wears off. HaHa.

Anyways, Marina and Eight. Cute couple. I think their personality really fit each other. Six and Nine? Hah! I will be looking out for these two. If they end up together, I'm sure their story would be entertaining as hell. They both have strong personalities so things wouldn't be easy for the two of them. That is enough reason to look forward for the next book.

I'm curious about FIVE. Is it a she or a he?
If it's a he, would he be paired of with Ella? (But Ella is still too young). Or would he/she play as a third party to the current pairings?



P.S. And yeah, Setrakus Ra's scars....
Is there some kind of a connection between him and the rest of the Garde?

Mindf*cked

Yeah. That was my initial reaction after reading the book. The twists and turns were enough to make me go psych-O.

Because isn't that the point of every relationship: to be known by someone else, to be understood? He gets me. She gets me. Isn't that the simple magic phrase?"

I do agree with Diary Amy. I think the most important thing about being in a relationship is TRULY KNOWING each other. Even if Nick and Amy's relationship is destructive at some point, in the end, they really HAVE to be TOGETHER. There is no other way. Because they KNOW each other INSIDE OUT. Isn't that fearsome? Thrilling? Absolutely beautiful?

This book really left me speechless. I mean, wow, would it be wrong if I UNDERSTAND why AMY did that? If I am more sympathetic towards her more than Nick. Because LET us ADMIT, Amy is f*ckin' BRILLIANT. And I do get her point. There are few things in this world worse than being cheated.

It was true that I'd had this feeling too, in the past month, when I wasn't wishing Amy harm. It would come to me at strange moments - in the middle of the night, up to take a piss, or in the morning pouring a bowl of cereal - I'd detect a nib of admiration, and more than that, fondness for my wife, right in the middle of me, right in the gut. To know exactly what I wanted to hear in those notes, to woo me back to her, even to predict all my wrong moves...the woman knew me cold. Better that anyone in the world, she knew me. All this time I'd thought we were strangers, and it turned out we knew each other intuitively, in our bones, in our blood.

It was kind of romantic. Catastrophically romantic.

Yes Nick, you couldn't have described it better.
Their relationship minus the dysfunctional part is something to be envied. Really envied.

I don't think I could write further without spoiling too much. I guess we should just all read it and judge it ourselves. Different people have different tastes and since this book is appealing to your psychology, it would be better if you read this one without any prejudice whatsoever. That way, you would be able to appreciate it more. Just a piece of my mind.

P.S. Let me just say this: I don't care if Tanner Bolt is a dickhead defender, I like him. He is definitely good at what he is doing.

Dear Steampunk, you might become one of my favorite genre. Too close.

I can never resist books about lady spies...or lady intelligencers as they like to call it. I am attracted by the idea of a finishing school where they also teach another type of "finishing". I liked Sophronia, really, with a name like that, who wouldn't like her?! She is as likable (and weird) as her name.

I would've preferred if they also focused more on their lessons, I thought it would've added some sort of entertainment. I am kinda new to the Steampunk genre, and I'm still adjusting, but as far as this book is concerned, I'm liking it so far.

I like it that this book doesn't really take a serious note. Like it was written for pure, unadulterated, fun. Which of course makes you enjoy the book while reading. I like it when a book doesn't stress me that much, especially if it's YA. And though there's a little bit something going on between Sophronia and Soap, I like the fact that romance was kinda toned down. But...I think there will be something in the future in store for the, uhm, Piston boy, which was involved in the end part, the one who have seen Sophronia.

All in all. It was a lightweight read, but FUN nevertheless. Makes me wanna read her other series, the Parasol Protectorate (something like that).

P.S. Wouldn't it be better if their SEDUCTION class were described as well? A little bit knowledge on that part wouldn't hurt, ayt?

WARNING. There MIGHT be SPOILERS ahead.


Wow, Fantastic Baby!



Definitely the B-E-S-T!



If I am using gifs of my two ultimate favorite KPOP groups, then beware. Extreme spazzing ahead.

Aakjshgyhrtyiruhjhdgagfsrtadurgahgfeiu0uibv!

Lemme breathe in first.




Even without reading what Cinder was all about, the cover itself was enough to captivate me. After reading Cinder, I knew in my heart that I would go through with the whole series until the end.


Scarlet's cover is as beautiful as that of Cinder. Gorgeous, gorgeous covers. See, a good YA series doesn't really need a pretty girl in the cover just to catch people's attention.


New characters. We have been introduced to new characters in this book. The most important were Scarlet and Wolf, and yeah, Thorne. I liked Scarlet, (hey Haf, when did you ever disliked a kick-ass heroine?-t)with her red hood, strong personality, tough determination, and a good heart. Wolf, not much. I think I need to get to know more about him , but I'm warming up on him. It's not like it's his fault that he was like that. Thorne? No confusion on this one. I liked his playful nature. Yeah, I thought he was this happy-go-lucky-kind of guy, which in a way, he was. But let's admit it, without him (and his Rampion, ehem) Cinder wouldn't have survived being a fugitive.

Love angles. Scarlet and Wolf, I felt theirs was too fast. Unlike Cinder and Kai's which is up to now -still- a love story in the making. I wish we could have seen more of Wolf's confusion on his feelings for Scarlet or fulfilling his duties. Or even Scarlet's struggle between her growing feelings for Wolf and her anger for him because of his betrayal.
Cinder and Kai. Ok, jealous Kai is jealous. One of my favorites from the book. Here's an excerpt:

"Kai neared his desk again, seeing that the fugitive's profile had been transferred to the screen. His frown deepened. Perhaps not dangerous, but young and inarguably good looking. His prison photo showed him flippantly winking at the camera. Kai hated him immediately."

See what I mean? Scenes like this one are to die for. Haha. (says the hopeless romantic in me)

Back to the story. Iko is back too, with a vengeance, if I may say so.
And still, Queen Levana is as hateful as ever, and yeah, Adri made an appearance. What a shame!

Scarlet and Cinder? Honestly, it was love at first sight for me on Cinder, so I really prefer her over Scarlet. But, I love Scarlet as well. Their confrontation on the Rampion was one of the best scenes, EVER. I mean, duh, two kick-ass heroines, arguing, both having a point. Wow-oh-Wow. I don't know which side to choose. Good thing they are both rational human beings and settled it well.

Yeah, another thing that made me extra-happy. "Manila" was one of the four cities which were attacked during the last few chapters. I don't live in Manila, but hey, it's still part of the Philippines. So nice to read it mentioned in one of my favorite series. It is so easy to make me happy.

Ooh, and BTW, I do have a favorite scene (I have a lot actually, but this one is the most unforgettable):

Thorne coughed. "I'm still confused.
With a sigh, Cinder wilted onto a crate, staring down at her mismatched hands. She scrunched her whole face up, like preparing for a blow, and muttered. "I'm Princess Selene."
Thorne snorted and they all turned to him.
He blinked. "What, really?"
"Really."
The joking smile froze on his lips.
A heavy silence was followed by a vibration beneath their feet and Iko's voice. "I don't compute."
"That makes two of us," said Thorne.

I finished reading it past midnight, but my energy level was so high, like I took 3 cups of coffee. I am so excited for the next book. Aigoo~~~2014, Wae so far? So now I'm....



For 2014.

On the other hand...

There is really something about the way a book is written that captivates you. Like this book. I loved the way it was written, it sounded so naive, so innocent to me.

The tone makes you feel like you are reading something epic, something out of this world, something great. It maybe is. Or it may simply be a story of two young people in love, of this great connection that the two young lovers shared. Either way, it was a good story.

I don't know how to explain it, except that I was charmed by the book. By Vaclav. By Lena. By their magic. It makes you feel good after reading. Almost like you've just woken up from a fairy tale dream. (Yay, le hormones. Teh horror of your words Haf. ~t)

Seriously, do 12 year-old girls talk about being a femme fatale? a temptress? or of having a sexual relationship with someone? At that age? Aisht. Jinjja?

And what's with naming her Shug because of Shug Avery? As far as I know, The Color Purple isn't something that I would recommend for teens to read. Not that I've read it, but Ms. Google informed me enough.

As for the story, yeah, something about wanting to belong, figuring out yourself, and some stuff about falling in love, well, falling in love in the eyes of a 12 year old.

Sorry if I can't help repeating about Shug being just 12 year old, because I absolutely cannot accept the fact that a 12 year old is already plotting some seductive tactics. I mean, wow-oh-wow, the generation now is really different from what it used to be.

The writer really tried to tell this story in the tone of a 12 year old, in some ways it was succesful, but there are some things which I don't think can come out of the mind of a 12 year old. Or maybe I'm just a little bit tight and conservative to not consider that the world is changing and young people now know more that what young people before used to.

Anyways, I had fun reading it. It was short. It was young. Definitely not for my 21 year old safe but perfect for my 16 year old self that is lurking somewhere within me.

Definitely deserved that Pikachu gif.
Because it's cute, fun, and sexy. Not that Pikachu is sexy, but I think Pikachu is cuddly, the same thing I felt for this book.

Does it really deserve the 5 stars I'm giving it?
In some circumstances, maybe not, I mean, it's not really an important literary product, but I liked the book, I enjoyed reading the characters, it made me laugh, and what's the point of reading a fictional material of you don't get entertained?!

It's February, the love month, and I enjoyed the romance and the witty, and sexy banter between Caroline and Simon. Add in their fun friends in the mix, and you have something that would surely help you last the love month alone. LOL.

At first, I thought this one was erotica, but it wasn't, not really. Mild maybe, but for me it was more of a chicklit-kind-of-book, which are my guilty pleasures, thus the 5 stars. Anyways, I think it has been a long time since I've read this (around 2 weeks ago), and I cannot really recall the exact reactions I had after reading this except that I had fun all throughout the book. I also couldn't left this one out without giving it a piece because I feel I owe as much. Weird me.

Did I liked it?



After reading about one-third of the book did I just finally caught up with the plot. I think the plot development was slow. Like the important things started happening on the middle.

I liked all the characters, except Piper. I don't dislike her though. It's because I see a part of myself on her. The cynical part. The realist part, which isn't really a good thing. Honestly, what is life without a dash of romance? B-O-R-I-N-G. But there is this tinie-tiny-part of me who believes that LOVE is an absolute No-No. It's like giving someone the permission to hurt you. Not all of me believes that though, the other half believes in happy endings and fairy tales.

Back to the book, hmmm. I thought Charlie was cute, I would've loved to put him in my pocket. Wasn't really smitten with Ben Donovan (Yes, complete name) though. He sounded pretty much ordinary. And yeah, I hated Piper with her Am-I-the-girl-insert-whatever-here questions. Annoying.

I just wish there was more about Jillian and Jeremy. Theirs is my preferred type of love story. What a shame.

And I just realized, I missed a lot of things in life, Ha-ha. Like dating in high school. I mean, it isn't really an important thing, but it's fun (based on what I've read), and I missed all of that. This book makes me regret not experiencing those kind of things, but only a little because looking back to it, I would never spend my teenage years the other way around. I've had fun, just the different kind.

For this book? Hmmm. Probably not suited for my current age. Dang. Because it made me feel old too. Like really-really old. HaHa. That statement would make anyone think that I'm too old already. Oh, life.