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Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin
4.0
It's been a while since I've read a YA contemporary novel. I wouldn't say that I've outgrown them but I find myself reading more from literary fiction and books suited for adults.
However, I actually ended up enjoying this book more than I had anticipated. I liked how the protagonist's voice seemed honest enough to come from a teenager who's finding her way through love, family, education, life etc. In this story, the main character loses four years of her memory as she trips down a staircase. I found the story engrossing as she moves on to figure her life as she had left it and then deciding what parts she would and could change and coming to terms with it, and herself. I liked the family dynamic of the story too.
Overall, it's a good book, one that I'd recommend for teenagers to try out.
However, I actually ended up enjoying this book more than I had anticipated. I liked how the protagonist's voice seemed honest enough to come from a teenager who's finding her way through love, family, education, life etc. In this story, the main character loses four years of her memory as she trips down a staircase. I found the story engrossing as she moves on to figure her life as she had left it and then deciding what parts she would and could change and coming to terms with it, and herself. I liked the family dynamic of the story too.
Overall, it's a good book, one that I'd recommend for teenagers to try out.
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
5.0
Lovely,,,,
And yes Collins thnx for the cliffhanger... That was the last thing I needed......
But anyhow I loved this book.....
It was lovely to be back in that fierce maniac world of panem with Katniss and Peeta of course...
Character development of Haymitch Abernathy was interesting...
The arena however was stunning of all matters in the book.
Now it did seem like some futuristic government against their rebellious nation...
I just realised how much I hate Snow now that I ended up boiling ice cubes just to set them on fire.
Cuz..... FIRE IS CATCHING. WE BURN AND YOU BURN WITH US......
Further the romantic love triangle aka difficult situation kinda frustrated me....
It shouldn't have been that important which it became......
Sad
And Katniss changed... Which annoyed me cuz of all people she should have been the last one to change...
But somehow I did love this book. I could not love it like The Hunger Games which was the breath of fresh air and was way too enjoyable...but that doesn't make it less lovelier..
And yes Collins thnx for the cliffhanger... That was the last thing I needed......
But anyhow I loved this book.....
It was lovely to be back in that fierce maniac world of panem with Katniss and Peeta of course...
Character development of Haymitch Abernathy was interesting...
The arena however was stunning of all matters in the book.
Now it did seem like some futuristic government against their rebellious nation...
I just realised how much I hate Snow now that I ended up boiling ice cubes just to set them on fire.
Cuz..... FIRE IS CATCHING. WE BURN AND YOU BURN WITH US......
Further the romantic love triangle aka difficult situation kinda frustrated me....
It shouldn't have been that important which it became......
Sad
And Katniss changed... Which annoyed me cuz of all people she should have been the last one to change...
But somehow I did love this book. I could not love it like The Hunger Games which was the breath of fresh air and was way too enjoyable...but that doesn't make it less lovelier..
The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Keplinger
1.0
Horrible and devastating.
So sloppy and ignorant
Not realistic and only covering stupid teen acts to cover up grief.
A hypocritical female protagonist who isn't even sure if what she's doing.
Top picks for worst books of all time for me....
Actually I have rated this hook.
0.0000000001
So sloppy and ignorant
Not realistic and only covering stupid teen acts to cover up grief.
A hypocritical female protagonist who isn't even sure if what she's doing.
Top picks for worst books of all time for me....
Actually I have rated this hook.
0.0000000001
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
4.0
I loved Mia's voice. The intrigue and the story-line. This book made me feel emotions of all kinds. Review to come soon.
However I couldn't connect with anything in the story expect for the emotions. I did like the characters, but they somehow didn't click with me.
However I couldn't connect with anything in the story expect for the emotions. I did like the characters, but they somehow didn't click with me.
Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
3.0
3.5 Stars
I really enjoyed this novel. It's been a long time since I've found myself so engrossed in a book.
I saw myself connect to the main character almost immediately and I was very much interested to see where her story goes. The turn of events had been placed cleverly and the suspense was well built. Overall, the story didn't disappoint. It had the usual charm of Sparks' simple yet resourceful writing that has come a long way through minute and attentive observation of the intricacies of human behaviour. Katie is one of those characters one can always admire for their strength of character and how they handle themselves and those they love, in times of adversity. Alex is a sound example of a wonderful husband and a loving father.
Despite its tilt towards the dark side, it had a very warm undertone to it. A perfect novel to fly through on a lazy weekend.
I really enjoyed this novel. It's been a long time since I've found myself so engrossed in a book.
I saw myself connect to the main character almost immediately and I was very much interested to see where her story goes. The turn of events had been placed cleverly and the suspense was well built. Overall, the story didn't disappoint. It had the usual charm of Sparks' simple yet resourceful writing that has come a long way through minute and attentive observation of the intricacies of human behaviour. Katie is one of those characters one can always admire for their strength of character and how they handle themselves and those they love, in times of adversity. Alex is a sound example of a wonderful husband and a loving father.
Despite its tilt towards the dark side, it had a very warm undertone to it. A perfect novel to fly through on a lazy weekend.
The Lover's Dictionary by David Levithan
4.0
4.5 Stars for this unique little buddy.
It was innovative, great and best of all it did not dissapoint!
It was innovative, great and best of all it did not dissapoint!