The House on Mango Street
written by Sandra Cisneros
So.. another day another book, right? Normally I wouldn't read a classic novel because they put me to sleep. Crazy? I know. This book on the other hand was entertaining. For me it gave me an idea of what can bring people together and how much something little can impact a persons life.
This book encompassed many short stories that were brought together in order to form a bigger picture. Cisneros brings the life of a Latin American native to the eyes of many readers. Although her short stories make the novel seem like an easy read, Cisneros uses many similes and metaphors to help connect the audience. A life in poverty doesn't mean that we should be ungrateful or that we shouldn't enjoy the life that we are given to fulfill.
Monday, July 13, 2015
We All Looked Up
We All Looked Up
by Tommy Wallach
This book was not your typical, twenty-first century love story. The one thing that kept me interested in this novel was the fact that it was so different in comparison to most of the gooey love stories I normally find myself interested in. In a way this book compared was a rearranged version of "The Breakfast Club". Very inspiring, yet innovated story line that every high school alumni will connect to.
by Tommy Wallach
This book was not your typical, twenty-first century love story. The one thing that kept me interested in this novel was the fact that it was so different in comparison to most of the gooey love stories I normally find myself interested in. In a way this book compared was a rearranged version of "The Breakfast Club". Very inspiring, yet innovated story line that every high school alumni will connect to.
Good Girls
Good Girls
by Sara Shepard
This novel was a sequel to The Perfectionist and I have to say that it was worth continuing. Not only did the suspense continue, but the ending was not-so-typical. No... I'm not going to spoil it for you, but just know its worth it.
The book continues with the five high school girls and their high school enemies being murdered the exact way they discussed in their oh-so-boring film studies class. I would love to discuss more in detail, but you're going to have to let Shepard's words and your imagination do that part for you.
Happy Reading!
by Sara Shepard
This novel was a sequel to The Perfectionist and I have to say that it was worth continuing. Not only did the suspense continue, but the ending was not-so-typical. No... I'm not going to spoil it for you, but just know its worth it.
The book continues with the five high school girls and their high school enemies being murdered the exact way they discussed in their oh-so-boring film studies class. I would love to discuss more in detail, but you're going to have to let Shepard's words and your imagination do that part for you.
Happy Reading!
Fan Girl
Fan Girl
by Rainbow Rowell
I fell in love with this book within the first two pages, and as a young reader that's not easy to do. Rowell captures the life of a growing, young adult once more. Not only does she create mesmerizing connection between all characters throughout the novel, but she also allows room for fan fiction to play a significant roll as well. Very clever!
Five star novel; a page turner.
by Rainbow Rowell
I fell in love with this book within the first two pages, and as a young reader that's not easy to do. Rowell captures the life of a growing, young adult once more. Not only does she create mesmerizing connection between all characters throughout the novel, but she also allows room for fan fiction to play a significant roll as well. Very clever!
Five star novel; a page turner.
Monday, June 1, 2015
Dorothy Must Die
Dorothy Must Die
by Danielle Paige
I must say that this book was a ten-out-of-ten. I fell in love with this novel from the very first word on the page. If you are a fan of the original movie: The Wizard of Oz, then I feel that you will fall in love with this novel just as fast as I did!
This book is about a young, misfit teenager, Amy Gumm. She lived in a world that never turned in her favor. Her mom a lonely drug addict made her question every life choice she made. In a pit of despair Amy Gumm was swooped up in a tornado that took her to a place of darkness and destruction. What was this place?... Once a world full of magic now was a world full of hate and defiance. Amy Gumm was brought to Oz to defeat what Dorothy has turned into disaster.
I hope you enjoy this spin on The Wizard of Oz just as much as I did. If you enjoy this novel by Danielle Paige, the sequel that is just as enjoyable is called The Wicked Will Rise!
by Danielle Paige
I must say that this book was a ten-out-of-ten. I fell in love with this novel from the very first word on the page. If you are a fan of the original movie: The Wizard of Oz, then I feel that you will fall in love with this novel just as fast as I did!
This book is about a young, misfit teenager, Amy Gumm. She lived in a world that never turned in her favor. Her mom a lonely drug addict made her question every life choice she made. In a pit of despair Amy Gumm was swooped up in a tornado that took her to a place of darkness and destruction. What was this place?... Once a world full of magic now was a world full of hate and defiance. Amy Gumm was brought to Oz to defeat what Dorothy has turned into disaster.
I hope you enjoy this spin on The Wizard of Oz just as much as I did. If you enjoy this novel by Danielle Paige, the sequel that is just as enjoyable is called The Wicked Will Rise!
Thursday, March 12, 2015
"Will Grayson, Will Grayson"
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
written by John Green and David Levithan
In all honesty this book wasn't one of my favorites. No... it wasn't HORRIBLE, but at the same time it wasn't a book that I didn't want to put down. But hey, my opinions shouldn't be all that you go off of. This book is a New York Times bestseller after all.
This book involved the strong use of both minor and major characters. The first Will Grayson is a high schooler who had a best friend named Tiny (who was gay). Tiny ended up setting Will Grayson with a girl he came to love. Now, the other Will Grayson (o.w.g) ended up meeting Grayson and Tiny at a porn shop coincidentally, and ended up finding another life of his own.
Overall, the book had a good message behind it, and a different take on most love stories I've ever heard. I recommend this book to all those who need a change in direction from their favorite soppy love stories.
written by John Green and David Levithan
In all honesty this book wasn't one of my favorites. No... it wasn't HORRIBLE, but at the same time it wasn't a book that I didn't want to put down. But hey, my opinions shouldn't be all that you go off of. This book is a New York Times bestseller after all.
This book involved the strong use of both minor and major characters. The first Will Grayson is a high schooler who had a best friend named Tiny (who was gay). Tiny ended up setting Will Grayson with a girl he came to love. Now, the other Will Grayson (o.w.g) ended up meeting Grayson and Tiny at a porn shop coincidentally, and ended up finding another life of his own.
Overall, the book had a good message behind it, and a different take on most love stories I've ever heard. I recommend this book to all those who need a change in direction from their favorite soppy love stories.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Perfectionist
The Perfectionist
written by Sara Shepard
Where do I even begin with this novel? Suspenseful, unpredictable, and jaw dropping. With each chapter I was in awe of the change of direction. This book involves five high school seniors - Parker, Julie, Ava, Caitlin, and Mackenzie who all are "perfect" in different ways, yet they all have one thing in common, their hatred for Nolan Hotchkiss. With their hatred comes the main conflict of the novel, thus leading to someone pinning the murder on them all. With no way to escape, they have no choice, but to endure the suffering of the murder trial and somehow prove themselves innocent.
I recommend this book for anyone whom read Pretty Little Liars or the Lying Game. This book is full of suspenseful drama and horrific blackmail. I hope you all find as much enjoyment from this novel as I did.
written by Sara Shepard
Where do I even begin with this novel? Suspenseful, unpredictable, and jaw dropping. With each chapter I was in awe of the change of direction. This book involves five high school seniors - Parker, Julie, Ava, Caitlin, and Mackenzie who all are "perfect" in different ways, yet they all have one thing in common, their hatred for Nolan Hotchkiss. With their hatred comes the main conflict of the novel, thus leading to someone pinning the murder on them all. With no way to escape, they have no choice, but to endure the suffering of the murder trial and somehow prove themselves innocent.
I recommend this book for anyone whom read Pretty Little Liars or the Lying Game. This book is full of suspenseful drama and horrific blackmail. I hope you all find as much enjoyment from this novel as I did.
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