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...

Update : No books read

Hello everyone! It has been a long while since i have posted on my bookishblog, but there has been a lot of stuff going on that has prevented me from doing so.

For the upcoming months I'm afraid that this will not change.

I'm currently a senior and there is a LOT i have to do and study for, I'm afraid that reading does take my time away from focusing better on school. This has been the reason for me to stop reading for a bit, after my final exams i will devour all the books the i have been wanting to read and i will also be participating in book tours and reading for reviews etc.

I will try to read during the Christmas holidays but i am not sure this will happen because i will be traveling a lot and i have a project due January.

If i can't i hope that you guys can, so don't stop reading! :)

Review: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

Synopsis

This is a world divided by blood - red or silver.

The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change.

That is, until she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power.

Review: Dorothy Must Die series by Danielle Paige

Synopsis:

I didn't ask for any of this. I didn't ask to be some kind of hero.

But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornado - taking you with it - you have no choice but to go along, you know?

Sure, I've read the books. I've seen the movies. I know the song about the rainbow and the happy little bluebirds. But I never expected Oz to look like this. To be a place where Good Witches can't be trusted, Wicked Witches may just be the good guys, and winged monkeys can be executed for acts of rebellion. There's still a yellow brick road - but even that's crumbling.

What happened? Dorothy.

They say she found a way to come back to Oz. They say she seized power and the power went to her head. And now no one is safe.

My name is Amy Gumm - and I'm the other girl from Kansas.

I've been recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked.

I've been trained to fight.

And I have a mission: Dorothy Must Die.

From The Ashes (Legend of the Liberator #1) by Shelby K. Morrison

Author: Shelby K. Morrison

Series: Legend of the Liberator

Genres: Fantasy/ YA Fantasy

Release Date: May 3rd, 2015

No. Pages: 285

Source: Author

Description

For eighteen years Aia Wynnald has lived a lie. Raised as a highborn in the Kingdom of Tharien, she’s filled her days with tutors and archery lessons. But simmering beneath her polite surface is a dangerous gift, one which she must keep a secret. Aia is a Bender. And in Tharien, Benders are feared and hunted.

When her unruly power breaks free with dire repercussions, Aia’s lifelong goal of independence shatters. As she scrambles to piece her life back together while evading capture, she disturbs a vengeful force intent on destroying the kingdom.

Now, with the help of an unlikely ally, Aia will decide the fate of Tharien. To rescue those she cares about will require accepting what she is. But can she risk becoming the monster she’s dreaded to save the very citizens baying for her blood?

Review: Don't look back by Jennifer L. Armentrout

 

Synopsis:

Samantha is a stranger in her own life. Until the night she disappeared with her best friend, Cassie, everyone said Sam had it all-popularity, wealth, and a dream boyfriend.

Sam has resurfaced, but she has no recollection of who she was or what happened to her that night. As she tries to piece together her life from before, she realizes it's one she no longer wants any part of. The old Sam took "mean girl" to a whole new level, and it's clear she and Cassie were more like best enemies. Sam is pretty sure that losing her memories is like winning the lottery. She's getting a second chance at being a better daughter, sister, and friend, and she's falling hard for Carson Ortiz, a boy who has always looked out for her-even if the old Sam treated him like trash.

What do you think of the tall Mass market paper backs? (Tuesday Talks #2)

The group was created by Janie and Janelle and we discuss bookish topics every week, so come and join us on Goodreads!

This is my first Tuesday Talks! and I'm actually really excited to be introducing this weekly "discussion" in my blog!

The topic of this week is:
What do you think of the tall Mass market paper backs? Are they easier to read? Easier to handle? Etc? 

Tuesday Talks

The group was created by Janie and Janelle and we discuss bookish topics every week, so come and join us on Goodreads!

This is my first Tuesday Talks! and I'm actually really excited to be introducing this weekly "discussion" in my blog! 

The topic of this week is:

Do you sometimes mimic or imitate characters while reading?

Review: The Scorch Trials (The Maze Runner #2) by James Dashner

This review may contain minor spoilers for the first book in the series for a review of that book click here.

Synopsis:

Solving the Maze was supposed to be the end. 

Thomas was sure that escape from the Maze would mean freedom for him and the Gladers. But WICKED isn’t done yet. Phase Two has just begun. The Scorch. 

There are no rules. There is no help. You either make it or you die.

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare [Review]

Synopsis:

The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She’s training to become a Shadowhunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And—most importantly of all—she can finally call Jace her boyfriend.

But nothing comes without a price.

A Thousand Pieces Of You by Claudia Gray [Review]

Synopsis:

ORPHAN BLACK meets CLOUD ATLAS in the first book of this epic dimension–bending trilogy about a girl who must chase her father’s killer through multiple dimensions.

Marguerite Caine’s physicist parents are known for their groundbreaking achievements. Their most astonishing invention, called the Firebird, allows users to jump into multiple universes—and promises to revolutionize science forever. But then Marguerite’s father is murdered, and the killer—her parent’s handsome, enigmatic assistant Paul— escapes into another dimension before the law can touch him.

Marguerite refuses to let the man who destroyed her family go free. So she races after Paul through different universes, always leaping into another version of herself. To accomplish her goal, she must learn how each world works, and confront the many people she has the capacity to become. But she also meets alternate versions of the people she knows — including Paul, whose life entangles with hers in increasingly familiar ways. Before long she begins to question Paul’s guilt—as well as her own heart. And soon she discovers the truth behind her father’s death is far more sinister than she expected.

Book Haul

Hello everyone! It has been a long time since i have made a post book related. But i have been super busy fighting a reading slump and studying for school. Now my summer has finally started and my reading has also started! Since I've been back from Europe i didn't really tell how it all was.

Update!

Hey everyone! How has it been? I have been super inactive because I have been in Europe for the past two weeks! I had an amazing time and had a wonderful trip. Everything was so beautiful and of course I had to go to Waterstones and got 2 books!

I have not had time to read any enjoyable books yet since I'm reading boring school ones. i will try to finish them this weekend to get on reading. I have some amazing books to read and I'm super excited. I hope you all had great fun while i was gone and got a lot of reading done.

Half Wild (The Half Bad Trilogy #2) by Sally Green [Review]

Author: Sally Green  

Genres: Young Adult Fiction. 

Release Date: 23rd March 2015

No. Pages: 400

Source: Netgalley

This review may contain spoilers for the first book in the series for a review of that book click here.