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Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver
4.0
Synopsis
I’m pushing aside
the memory of my nightmare,
pushing aside thoughts of Alex,
pushing aside thoughts of Hana
and my old school,
push,
push,
push,
like Raven taught me to do.
The old life is dead.
But the old Lena is dead too.
I buried her.
I left her beyond a fence,
behind a wall of smoke and flame.
My Review
I started to read Pandemonium as soon as I finished Delirium because I loved Delirium so much, but I wasn't so happy. Don't get me wrong I do like Pandemonium but it did not hit me with amazing things like Delirium did. First off, we had no idea what happened to Alex like the last 3 pages like hello and in the mean time Lena was getting close to someone else.
I have a big hate for Love triangles they just really get on my nerves but some books I can handle them, this is not one of them. I dislike the character of Julian, and I have no idea why, he just got on my nerves when ever he was just annoying me. But lets get over all that. I love the way Lauren Oliver writes, it draws me in, and makes me want to read more and more. I loved the introduction of these new characters, and the new setting, it was very intriguing and I wanted to know more about the outside. I also like the surprise we get on the way I won't tell you what they are, for those who have not read it yet. I did get a little confused with the now and then, but then I got used to it. I did give this a 4 out of 5 starts because I did like it, just not as much as Delirium.
I’m pushing aside
the memory of my nightmare,
pushing aside thoughts of Alex,
pushing aside thoughts of Hana
and my old school,
push,
push,
push,
like Raven taught me to do.
The old life is dead.
But the old Lena is dead too.
I buried her.
I left her beyond a fence,
behind a wall of smoke and flame.
My Review
I started to read Pandemonium as soon as I finished Delirium because I loved Delirium so much, but I wasn't so happy. Don't get me wrong I do like Pandemonium but it did not hit me with amazing things like Delirium did. First off, we had no idea what happened to Alex like the last 3 pages like hello and in the mean time Lena was getting close to someone else.
I have a big hate for Love triangles they just really get on my nerves but some books I can handle them, this is not one of them. I dislike the character of Julian, and I have no idea why, he just got on my nerves when ever he was just annoying me. But lets get over all that. I love the way Lauren Oliver writes, it draws me in, and makes me want to read more and more. I loved the introduction of these new characters, and the new setting, it was very intriguing and I wanted to know more about the outside. I also like the surprise we get on the way I won't tell you what they are, for those who have not read it yet. I did get a little confused with the now and then, but then I got used to it. I did give this a 4 out of 5 starts because I did like it, just not as much as Delirium.
The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Keplinger
4.0
I give it a 4.5 Stars out of 5
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper is cynical and loyal, and she doesn’t think she’s the prettiest of her friends by a long shot. She’s also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush. In fact, Bianca hates him. And when he nicknames her “the Duff,” she throws her Coke in his face.
But things aren’t so great at home right now, and Bianca is desperate for a distraction. She ends up kissing Wesley. Worse, she likes it. Eager for escape, Bianca throws herself into a closeted enemies-with-benefits relationship with him.
Until it all goes horribly awry. It turns out Wesley isn’t such a bad listener, and his life is pretty screwed up, too. Suddenly Bianca realizes with absolute horror that she’s falling for the guy she thought she hated more than anyone.
My Review
I loved this books, i thought it was very different to what i have read. I love the writing style that Kody Keplinger used. I love that Bianca was not that usual main character that we see in most YA novels, she is not the prettiest girl, not the popular girl, not the supermodel looking girl, She is the girl that alot of teen girls these days can connect to, not only on looks, but how they feel as well. I Connect with Bianca pretty much straight away. I love the Character of Wesley, first the name, you don't see that much in novels these days, well i don't, i also love his attitude and i have no idea why, yes he can be a dick and not know what he says hurts people, but when you see his soft side, oh my gosh, i just feel in love with him, who wouldn't. I also like how Kody intertwine different matters into the main story line, like the one between her parents and about Wesley's problems . I thought it was a very clever idea. I also like the concept of the DUFF (designated, ugly, fat, friend) i think it can change alot of perspective of people, that do feel like a DUFF, especially what we find out near the endish what Bianca thinks about the DUFF. I didn't really like Bianca's friend Jessica I don't know she just got on my nerves. But over all i really enjoyed this book.
Therefor i have given this book a 4.5 Stars out of 5.
Favourite Books from this book:
'No Mattter where you go or what you do to distract yourself, reality catches up with you eventually'
'Wesley took my hand and laced his fingers with mine 'you look beautiful tonight, Bianca' '
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper is cynical and loyal, and she doesn’t think she’s the prettiest of her friends by a long shot. She’s also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush. In fact, Bianca hates him. And when he nicknames her “the Duff,” she throws her Coke in his face.
But things aren’t so great at home right now, and Bianca is desperate for a distraction. She ends up kissing Wesley. Worse, she likes it. Eager for escape, Bianca throws herself into a closeted enemies-with-benefits relationship with him.
Until it all goes horribly awry. It turns out Wesley isn’t such a bad listener, and his life is pretty screwed up, too. Suddenly Bianca realizes with absolute horror that she’s falling for the guy she thought she hated more than anyone.
My Review
I loved this books, i thought it was very different to what i have read. I love the writing style that Kody Keplinger used. I love that Bianca was not that usual main character that we see in most YA novels, she is not the prettiest girl, not the popular girl, not the supermodel looking girl, She is the girl that alot of teen girls these days can connect to, not only on looks, but how they feel as well. I Connect with Bianca pretty much straight away. I love the Character of Wesley, first the name, you don't see that much in novels these days, well i don't, i also love his attitude and i have no idea why, yes he can be a dick and not know what he says hurts people, but when you see his soft side, oh my gosh, i just feel in love with him, who wouldn't. I also like how Kody intertwine different matters into the main story line, like the one between her parents and about Wesley's problems . I thought it was a very clever idea. I also like the concept of the DUFF (designated, ugly, fat, friend) i think it can change alot of perspective of people, that do feel like a DUFF, especially what we find out near the endish what Bianca thinks about the DUFF. I didn't really like Bianca's friend Jessica I don't know she just got on my nerves. But over all i really enjoyed this book.
Therefor i have given this book a 4.5 Stars out of 5.
Favourite Books from this book:
'No Mattter where you go or what you do to distract yourself, reality catches up with you eventually'
'Wesley took my hand and laced his fingers with mine 'you look beautiful tonight, Bianca' '
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
5.0
I have to give this book a 5 our of 5 stars
Synopsis
They say that the cure for Love will make me happy and safe forever.
And I've always believed them.
Until now.
Now everything has changed.
Now, I'd rather be infected with love for the tiniest sliver of a second than live a hundred years smothered by a lie.
Lena looks forward to receiving the government-mandated cure that prevents the delirium of love and leads to a safe, predictable, and happy life, until ninety-five days before her eighteenth birthday and her treatment, when she falls in love.
My Review
I have wanted to pick up Delirium by Lauren Oliver for a while now and lets just say I am very glad I picked it up. The love everything about this book, the characters, the world, I found it very interesting. Firstly I love the character of Lena, the way she thinks just made me want to read more and more. I found the concept of love as a infection very interesting, and different. This is the first Dystopian book, and first Lauren Oliver book and i am very glad that I have read both. I love the Character of Alex, he is just..... what can I say, Interesting handsome, amazing, lets just say that I love him. I love the writing style of Oliver, I found that i wanted to read more and more and more. I love the little back stories that are tired into Delirium, her mum, Hanna, her family. And all I can say is what a cliff hanger... gosh. I really did enjoy this book.
Synopsis
They say that the cure for Love will make me happy and safe forever.
And I've always believed them.
Until now.
Now everything has changed.
Now, I'd rather be infected with love for the tiniest sliver of a second than live a hundred years smothered by a lie.
Lena looks forward to receiving the government-mandated cure that prevents the delirium of love and leads to a safe, predictable, and happy life, until ninety-five days before her eighteenth birthday and her treatment, when she falls in love.
My Review
I have wanted to pick up Delirium by Lauren Oliver for a while now and lets just say I am very glad I picked it up. The love everything about this book, the characters, the world, I found it very interesting. Firstly I love the character of Lena, the way she thinks just made me want to read more and more. I found the concept of love as a infection very interesting, and different. This is the first Dystopian book, and first Lauren Oliver book and i am very glad that I have read both. I love the Character of Alex, he is just..... what can I say, Interesting handsome, amazing, lets just say that I love him. I love the writing style of Oliver, I found that i wanted to read more and more and more. I love the little back stories that are tired into Delirium, her mum, Hanna, her family. And all I can say is what a cliff hanger... gosh. I really did enjoy this book.
Bad Rep by A. Meredith Walters
4.0
So i give this book a 3.5 stars out of 5
Synopsis:
"Who gives a damn about their reputation? Oh, that would be me! Especially since mine had gone straight to hell in the span of thirty minutes".
Maysie Ardin is soaking up the summer before her junior year of college, shopping, hanging by the pool and shopping some more. But when her black belt in spending lands her in trouble with her parents, she is forced to take a second job at a local bar to dig herself out of a deep financial pit.
She thought she’d be miserable. But then Maysie didn’t count on Jordan Levitt, the hot, pierced and tattooed, drum playing bartender who also happens to be very interested in her. And the feelings are totally mutual.
It had the makings of the perfect romantic set up. Boy meets girl. Boy likes girl. Boy has girlfriend? Okay, maybe not.
But attraction is a hard thing to ignore and soon Jordan and Maysie find themselves in the middle of a gossip induced firestorm. Maysie has to learn whether she can set aside her fear of public disapproval in order to be with the one she wants. Or will she let the opinions of others dictate her life and her heart?
My Review
Bad Rep by A. Meredith Walters is the first New Adult book that I have read, i found it a quick, enjoyable read, with a little of a dark edge. I liked the Characters of Maysie and Jordan, but they did get on my nerves a bit. I loved when Jordan and Maysie had there moments they were really cute, and some a bit steamy. But when they were fighting, they both just got on my nerves and I wanted to smack them in the heads. I also like the idea of Jordan in a bad, I also love that he has tattoo's I am a sucker for tattoo's so that did make me like Jordan a bit better. I liked the idea of Maysie working at the bar, I found it very interesting. The back stories behind the whole book were interesting as well, like the relationship with her parents, I didn't like her Dad one bit, but i guess he was written that way. Overall it was an good read, it is a steamy book so i don't recommend to anyone under the age of 16, it did make me laugh at times, and even get a little emotion at one point, and had it's cheesey moments but this book did have it's flaws.
Synopsis:
"Who gives a damn about their reputation? Oh, that would be me! Especially since mine had gone straight to hell in the span of thirty minutes".
Maysie Ardin is soaking up the summer before her junior year of college, shopping, hanging by the pool and shopping some more. But when her black belt in spending lands her in trouble with her parents, she is forced to take a second job at a local bar to dig herself out of a deep financial pit.
She thought she’d be miserable. But then Maysie didn’t count on Jordan Levitt, the hot, pierced and tattooed, drum playing bartender who also happens to be very interested in her. And the feelings are totally mutual.
It had the makings of the perfect romantic set up. Boy meets girl. Boy likes girl. Boy has girlfriend? Okay, maybe not.
But attraction is a hard thing to ignore and soon Jordan and Maysie find themselves in the middle of a gossip induced firestorm. Maysie has to learn whether she can set aside her fear of public disapproval in order to be with the one she wants. Or will she let the opinions of others dictate her life and her heart?
My Review
Bad Rep by A. Meredith Walters is the first New Adult book that I have read, i found it a quick, enjoyable read, with a little of a dark edge. I liked the Characters of Maysie and Jordan, but they did get on my nerves a bit. I loved when Jordan and Maysie had there moments they were really cute, and some a bit steamy. But when they were fighting, they both just got on my nerves and I wanted to smack them in the heads. I also like the idea of Jordan in a bad, I also love that he has tattoo's I am a sucker for tattoo's so that did make me like Jordan a bit better. I liked the idea of Maysie working at the bar, I found it very interesting. The back stories behind the whole book were interesting as well, like the relationship with her parents, I didn't like her Dad one bit, but i guess he was written that way. Overall it was an good read, it is a steamy book so i don't recommend to anyone under the age of 16, it did make me laugh at times, and even get a little emotion at one point, and had it's cheesey moments but this book did have it's flaws.
The S-Word by Chelsea Pitcher
4.0
I Give this book a 3.5 Stars
Synopsis:
First it was SLUT scribbled all over Lizzie Hart’s locker.But one week after Lizzie kills herself, SUICIDE SLUT replaces it—in Lizzie's looping scrawl.
Lizzie’s reputation is destroyed when she's caught in bed with her best friend’s boyfriend on prom night. With the whole school turned against her, and Angie not speaking to her, Lizzie takes her own life. But someone isn’t letting her go quietly. As graffiti and photocopies of Lizzie’s diary plaster the school, Angie begins a relentless investigation into who, exactly, made Lizzie feel she didn’t deserve to keep living. And while she claims she simply wants to punish Lizzie’s tormentors, Angie's own anguish over abandoning her best friend will drive her deep into the dark, twisted side of Verity High—and she might not be able to pull herself back out.
Debut author Chelsea Pitcher daringly depicts the harsh reality of modern high schools, where one bad decision can ruin a reputation, and one cruel word can ruin a life. Angie’s quest for the truth behind Lizzie’s suicide is addictive and thrilling, and her razor-sharp wit and fierce sleuthing skills makes her impossible not to root for—even when it becomes clear that both avenging Lizzie and avoiding self-destruction might not be possible.
My Review
The S-Word was a very interesting book, It incorporates the harsh reality of what modern high schools could be like, how one bad decision can ruin someone's reputation and cruel words can ruin someone's life. First I have never read a book like the S-word before in the context of Suicide/Death. When I started reading the S-Word I found it very intriguing, the storyline pulled me in. I like the writing style of Chelsea Pitcher and they way she captured the hurt, passion and feelings of a teen that not only had her friend sleep with her boyfriend but that friend committed suicide and she had to deal with the after mat. I liked the character of Angie, I thought she was written very well and when someone don't like her consent 'obsession' with finding out who cause all the pain to her friend, I found it something that a true real friend would do in a way. I also liked the structure of the novel with the Dairy Entry of Lizzie's in-between the dialogue of the novel, it's very different and it was enjoyable to read. This book pulled alot of heart strings and really got you to think deep down. A few negatives I have to point out are that there could have been more character building in Characters not so much Lizzie but Angie and the book did drag on a little bit. But Overall I liked the book quite a bit
Synopsis:
First it was SLUT scribbled all over Lizzie Hart’s locker.But one week after Lizzie kills herself, SUICIDE SLUT replaces it—in Lizzie's looping scrawl.
Lizzie’s reputation is destroyed when she's caught in bed with her best friend’s boyfriend on prom night. With the whole school turned against her, and Angie not speaking to her, Lizzie takes her own life. But someone isn’t letting her go quietly. As graffiti and photocopies of Lizzie’s diary plaster the school, Angie begins a relentless investigation into who, exactly, made Lizzie feel she didn’t deserve to keep living. And while she claims she simply wants to punish Lizzie’s tormentors, Angie's own anguish over abandoning her best friend will drive her deep into the dark, twisted side of Verity High—and she might not be able to pull herself back out.
Debut author Chelsea Pitcher daringly depicts the harsh reality of modern high schools, where one bad decision can ruin a reputation, and one cruel word can ruin a life. Angie’s quest for the truth behind Lizzie’s suicide is addictive and thrilling, and her razor-sharp wit and fierce sleuthing skills makes her impossible not to root for—even when it becomes clear that both avenging Lizzie and avoiding self-destruction might not be possible.
My Review
The S-Word was a very interesting book, It incorporates the harsh reality of what modern high schools could be like, how one bad decision can ruin someone's reputation and cruel words can ruin someone's life. First I have never read a book like the S-word before in the context of Suicide/Death. When I started reading the S-Word I found it very intriguing, the storyline pulled me in. I like the writing style of Chelsea Pitcher and they way she captured the hurt, passion and feelings of a teen that not only had her friend sleep with her boyfriend but that friend committed suicide and she had to deal with the after mat. I liked the character of Angie, I thought she was written very well and when someone don't like her consent 'obsession' with finding out who cause all the pain to her friend, I found it something that a true real friend would do in a way. I also liked the structure of the novel with the Dairy Entry of Lizzie's in-between the dialogue of the novel, it's very different and it was enjoyable to read. This book pulled alot of heart strings and really got you to think deep down. A few negatives I have to point out are that there could have been more character building in Characters not so much Lizzie but Angie and the book did drag on a little bit. But Overall I liked the book quite a bit
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
5.0
I can give this book nothing else that a 5 out of 5 Stars
Synopsis:
Diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer at 13, Hazel was prepared to die until, at 14, a medical miracle shrunk the tumours in her lungs... for now.
Two years post-miracle, sixteen-year-old Hazel is post-everything else, too; post-high school, post-friends and post-normalcy. And even though she could live for a long time (whatever that means), Hazel lives tethered to an oxygen tank, the tumours tenuously kept at bay with a constant chemical assault.
Enter Augustus Waters. A match made at cancer kid support group, Augustus is gorgeous, in remission, and shockingly to her, interested in Hazel. Being with Augustus is both an unexpected destination and a long-needed journey, pushing Hazel to re-examine how sickness and health, life and death, will define her and the legacy that everyone leaves behind.
My Review
Again. John Green knows how to captivate me. He knows how to bring me into the world of Hazel, he makes me feel the characters. First I love how John Green writes, it is simply beautiful. The way he writes everything just flows perfectly. Next I love the story line, it's the first cancer book that i have read, and it took my breath away, it broke me down in tears, it tore me to bits, but it was perfect. I love the Characters in this book, Hazel is so strong yet so weak, yet is is so captivating. Augustus is the not so normal boy, i found him humorous, yer so deep at points, he has been thought alot, but yer live so little. I like that John Green makes characters that people can connect to, but not all people can imagine what they been through. I also like the little stories, in the book, like the Author, her parents, other Characters with cancer or had. John knows how to pull you in and keep you there.
My Favourite Quotes:
'The thing about pain... it demands to be felt'
'Grief does not change you Hazel, it reveals you'
'Because you are beautiful. I enjoy looking at beautiful people and i decided a while ago not to deny myslef the simpler pleasure of existence'
Synopsis:
Diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer at 13, Hazel was prepared to die until, at 14, a medical miracle shrunk the tumours in her lungs... for now.
Two years post-miracle, sixteen-year-old Hazel is post-everything else, too; post-high school, post-friends and post-normalcy. And even though she could live for a long time (whatever that means), Hazel lives tethered to an oxygen tank, the tumours tenuously kept at bay with a constant chemical assault.
Enter Augustus Waters. A match made at cancer kid support group, Augustus is gorgeous, in remission, and shockingly to her, interested in Hazel. Being with Augustus is both an unexpected destination and a long-needed journey, pushing Hazel to re-examine how sickness and health, life and death, will define her and the legacy that everyone leaves behind.
My Review
Again. John Green knows how to captivate me. He knows how to bring me into the world of Hazel, he makes me feel the characters. First I love how John Green writes, it is simply beautiful. The way he writes everything just flows perfectly. Next I love the story line, it's the first cancer book that i have read, and it took my breath away, it broke me down in tears, it tore me to bits, but it was perfect. I love the Characters in this book, Hazel is so strong yet so weak, yet is is so captivating. Augustus is the not so normal boy, i found him humorous, yer so deep at points, he has been thought alot, but yer live so little. I like that John Green makes characters that people can connect to, but not all people can imagine what they been through. I also like the little stories, in the book, like the Author, her parents, other Characters with cancer or had. John knows how to pull you in and keep you there.
My Favourite Quotes:
'The thing about pain... it demands to be felt'
'Grief does not change you Hazel, it reveals you'
'Because you are beautiful. I enjoy looking at beautiful people and i decided a while ago not to deny myslef the simpler pleasure of existence'
Looking for Alaska by John Green
5.0
All i can say is that John Green knows how to rip my heart out and smash it.
I Give This Book 5 Starts out of 5
Synopsis:
Before. Miles "Pudge" Halter's whole existence has been one big nonevent, and his obsession with famous last words has only made him crave the "Great Perhaps" (François Rabelais, poet) even more. Then he heads off to the sometimes crazy, possibly unstable, and anything-but-boring world of Culver Creek Boarding School, and his life becomes the opposite of safe. Because down the hall is Alaska Young. The gorgeous, clever, funny, sexy, self-destructive, screwed-up, and utterly fascinating Alaska Young, who is an event unto herself. She pulls Pudge into her world, launches him into the Great Perhaps, and steals his heart.
After. Nothing is ever the same.
My Review
What can i say about this book, it is absolutely amazing. It is the first John Green book that I have read and let me tell you, i can not wait to read more. I love that this book does not have a girl that is the main Character. also love that the male lead of this book, is not the typical YA male you see. He is not the popular guy, he is the shy one that hides in the corner. Miles is this boy that is not the rebel type. He is looking for the 'Great Perhaps.' I found it very intriguing that Miles remembered peoples last worst, i was something very different that i have not seen before. I also love the Character of Alaska Young like with Miles, I have not really read a character like her before. So when the big shock happened i was in a very bad state. I had a thought that something bad would happened, but what happened was a big shock to me. I pretty much cried for the last half of the book. They Way Miles thought and acted it was very emotional and hard. I love they way John Green writes, but let me tell you John Green knows how to rip my heart out of my chest, grab it, throw it on the floor and step on it. I loved the Story line, the love the Characters, i just loved everything about this book.
My Favourite Quotes from this book are:
“The only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is to forgive.”
“Sometimes you lose a battle. But mischief always wins the war”
I Give This Book 5 Starts out of 5
Synopsis:
Before. Miles "Pudge" Halter's whole existence has been one big nonevent, and his obsession with famous last words has only made him crave the "Great Perhaps" (François Rabelais, poet) even more. Then he heads off to the sometimes crazy, possibly unstable, and anything-but-boring world of Culver Creek Boarding School, and his life becomes the opposite of safe. Because down the hall is Alaska Young. The gorgeous, clever, funny, sexy, self-destructive, screwed-up, and utterly fascinating Alaska Young, who is an event unto herself. She pulls Pudge into her world, launches him into the Great Perhaps, and steals his heart.
After. Nothing is ever the same.
My Review
What can i say about this book, it is absolutely amazing. It is the first John Green book that I have read and let me tell you, i can not wait to read more. I love that this book does not have a girl that is the main Character. also love that the male lead of this book, is not the typical YA male you see. He is not the popular guy, he is the shy one that hides in the corner. Miles is this boy that is not the rebel type. He is looking for the 'Great Perhaps.' I found it very intriguing that Miles remembered peoples last worst, i was something very different that i have not seen before. I also love the Character of Alaska Young like with Miles, I have not really read a character like her before. So when the big shock happened i was in a very bad state. I had a thought that something bad would happened, but what happened was a big shock to me. I pretty much cried for the last half of the book. They Way Miles thought and acted it was very emotional and hard. I love they way John Green writes, but let me tell you John Green knows how to rip my heart out of my chest, grab it, throw it on the floor and step on it. I loved the Story line, the love the Characters, i just loved everything about this book.
My Favourite Quotes from this book are:
“The only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is to forgive.”
“Sometimes you lose a battle. But mischief always wins the war”
Shadows by Amy Meredith
1.0
I give this book a 1 Star
Synopsis:
Fifteen-year-old Eve Evergold is cute, sassy and enjoying a busy social life. What she doesn't know yet is that someone close to her is an evil demon that only she has the supernatural power to defeat. She needs to work out who it is - and fast! Because although there's something very attractive about the dark side...dating a demon? Pure hell!
My Review
This book.... what can i say... I did not like the way it was written, the sentences were too short, they are a few words that it. I did not like the characters, they were to bland and wrong. I did not like the story line, sorry it was horrible. Maybe because i am 16 and this was aimed at younger teens, but it was just not written in a way i think a book should be written.
Synopsis:
Fifteen-year-old Eve Evergold is cute, sassy and enjoying a busy social life. What she doesn't know yet is that someone close to her is an evil demon that only she has the supernatural power to defeat. She needs to work out who it is - and fast! Because although there's something very attractive about the dark side...dating a demon? Pure hell!
My Review
This book.... what can i say... I did not like the way it was written, the sentences were too short, they are a few words that it. I did not like the characters, they were to bland and wrong. I did not like the story line, sorry it was horrible. Maybe because i am 16 and this was aimed at younger teens, but it was just not written in a way i think a book should be written.
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
4.0
I gave this book 4.5 Starts
Synopsis:
Last year, Annabel was "the girl who has everything" — at least that's the part she played in the television commercial for Kopf's Department Store. This year, she's the girl who has nothing: no best friend because mean-but-exciting Sophie dropped her, no peace at home since her older sister became anorexic, and no one to sit with at lunch. Until she meets Owen Armstrong. Tall, dark, and music-obsessed, Owen is a reformed bad boy with a commitment to truth-telling. With Owen's help, maybe Annabel can face what happened the night she and Sophie stopped being friends.
My Review
What can i say? This book is simply amazing. It is the first Sarah Dessen Book I have read and i can not wait to read more. I Loved the Character of Annabel, she is strong but then you see her weakness'. At the start we see her as someone who keeps everything hidden away, but towards the end she because a person some people may see her as weak but i see this as the strongest we see her. I Also LOVE the Character of Owen, he is my kinda guy. Tall, Dark, Handsome, Sexy, Mysterious and into music, what can be better? I love they way he cared for Annabel in his own way, it was cute. I thought the Story line was very strong, and it hit people in many different ways, especially when we find out Annabel's secret. The Only part that got on my nerves was Owen's continues of telling Annabel about telling the truth, her just kept on saying it, that i wanted to punch him in the face. Don't get me wrong, i know what telling the truth is good and right but after him saying it alot, it got on my nerves.
My Favourite quotes from this book are;
“Don't think or judge, just listen.”
“There comes a time when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your own heart. So you'd better learn the sound of it. Otherwise you'll never understand what it's saying.”
Synopsis:
Last year, Annabel was "the girl who has everything" — at least that's the part she played in the television commercial for Kopf's Department Store. This year, she's the girl who has nothing: no best friend because mean-but-exciting Sophie dropped her, no peace at home since her older sister became anorexic, and no one to sit with at lunch. Until she meets Owen Armstrong. Tall, dark, and music-obsessed, Owen is a reformed bad boy with a commitment to truth-telling. With Owen's help, maybe Annabel can face what happened the night she and Sophie stopped being friends.
My Review
What can i say? This book is simply amazing. It is the first Sarah Dessen Book I have read and i can not wait to read more. I Loved the Character of Annabel, she is strong but then you see her weakness'. At the start we see her as someone who keeps everything hidden away, but towards the end she because a person some people may see her as weak but i see this as the strongest we see her. I Also LOVE the Character of Owen, he is my kinda guy. Tall, Dark, Handsome, Sexy, Mysterious and into music, what can be better? I love they way he cared for Annabel in his own way, it was cute. I thought the Story line was very strong, and it hit people in many different ways, especially when we find out Annabel's secret. The Only part that got on my nerves was Owen's continues of telling Annabel about telling the truth, her just kept on saying it, that i wanted to punch him in the face. Don't get me wrong, i know what telling the truth is good and right but after him saying it alot, it got on my nerves.
My Favourite quotes from this book are;
“Don't think or judge, just listen.”
“There comes a time when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your own heart. So you'd better learn the sound of it. Otherwise you'll never understand what it's saying.”