Review: The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand

Synopsis

On Christmas Eve five years ago, Holly was visited by three ghosts who showed her how selfish and spoiled she'd become. They tried to convince her to mend her ways.

She didn't.

And then she died.

Now she's stuck working for the top-secret company Project Scrooge--as the latest Ghost of Christmas Past.

Every year, they save another miserly grouch. Every year, Holly stays frozen at seventeen while her family and friends go on living without her. So far, Holly's afterlife has been miserable.

But this year, everything is about to change. . . . 

Review: Save The Date by Morgan Matson

Synopsis

Charlie Grant's older sister is getting married this weekend at their family home, and Charlie can't wait for the first time in years, all four of her older siblings will be under one roof. Charlie is desperate for one last perfect weekend, before the house is sold and everything changes. The house will be filled with jokes and games and laughs again. Making decisions about things like what college to attend and reuniting with longstanding crush Jesse Foster all that can wait. She wants to focus on making the weekend perfect.

The only problem? The weekend is shaping up to be an absolute disaster. There's the unexpected dog with a penchant for howling, house alarm that won't stop going off, and a papergirl with a grudge.

There are the relatives who aren't speaking, the (awful) girl her favorite brother brought home unannounced, and a missing tuxedo. Not to mention the neighbor who seems to be bent on sabotage and a storm that is bent on drenching everything. The justice of the peace is missing. The band will only play covers. The guests are all crazy. And the wedding planner's nephew is unexpectedly, distractedly cute.

Over the course of three ridiculously chaotic days, Charlie will learn more than she ever expected about the family she thought she knew by heart. And she'll realize that sometimes, trying to keep everything like it was in the past means missing out on the future. 

Review: What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

Synopsis

Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it.

Ben thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn’t be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend’s things.

But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them?

Maybe nothing. After all, they get separated.

Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited.

But what if they can’t quite nail a first date . . . or a second first date . . . or a third?

What if Arthur tries too hard to make it work . . . and Ben doesn’t try hard enough?

What if life really isn’t like a Broadway play?

But what if it is?

Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon 2019 & Life Update

It's happening!

I am pretty sure nobody still follows this blog, as I have left it alone for around 3 years officially now, and around 4 years unofficially. This is of course because A LOT of things have changed in these past years. I moved to a different continent, started and finished my Bachelors in University, got a job, now moved again to a different country less than a month ago and am going to start a new job. 

I decided to get back into my reading more actively, mainly because of the amount of free time I have now to focus on my hobbies and things I love instead of constantly working and studying which only left just enough time to sleep. Of course I have been reading in these 3 years, just not as much as I would have liked, and also without reviewing the books I read as I so much loved doing. 

Review: Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

Synopsis

When kingdom come, there will be one.

In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born—three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomachache. Arsinoe, a naturalist, is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the fiercest of lions.

But becoming the Queen Crowned isn’t solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it. And it’s not just a game of win or lose…it’s life or death. The night the sisters turn sixteen, the battle begins.

The last queen standing gets the crown.

What I have been up to lately..

Hello guys! It has been a really long time for me posting on my blog.. wow, but I am trying to get my mojo back now!

I have been really busy these past few months trying to graduate and tackling down on those finals. Today, last day of finals I can finally breathe!

Tomorrow I plan on going to the beach to swim all day long and on Thursday I will be getting back on my reviews.

I have some books that I have read and I want to review, and I will be getting to those really soon so I would stay posted on that!

I hope everyone is stress free enjoying summer or at least very soon, See you guys next time with my next review!

Review: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Synopsis

When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray arrives in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, Something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural stalk the gaslit streets. Friendless and hunted, Tessa seeks refuge with the Shadowhunters, a band of warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons. Drawn deeper into their world, she finds herself fascinated by - and torn between - Two best friends and quickly realizes that love may be the most dangerous magic of all...