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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
4.0
(4.5 stars)
I'm keeping the .5 to myself. They could've done something, just something to save Gus, oh please I'm being so desperate but, well, I hated this book in a way that I loved it too much (not making sense, I know)
I hate John Green, I hate him for killing Augustus Waters. He was alright, why did the effing cancer come back??? I hate John Green for making me cry at two in the morning, clutching this goddamn book across my chest. I don't really hate JG, I just am too pissed off to praise his writing style or the story. Bring Gus back and I'll read it again, give it five stars and write a long ass review with praises showering upon the author. Just. Can't. Accept. The. Truth. Right. Now.
Of course, I already knew the hero of the "film" will die, cause my entire friends circle was bawling over this new movie about cancerous kids. I got to know this was a book and I tried so hard to remain ignorant but nah, every girl was literally yelling in my ear about how cute Augustus Waters was and how sad they were that he died. Like, okay spoiler buddies enough of your bawling take a seat and wipe your running nosey for heaven's sake!
The thing that hurt me the most in the book was, how Gus was trying to make an impact in the world. How much he wanted to make a difference and how sad he was when he wasn't allowed to live more than seventeen years. This made me realize how unpredictable life is, how we've made plans for twenty years and have no idea what's about to happen in the next twenty minutes.
I'm keeping the .5 to myself. They could've done something, just something to save Gus, oh please I'm being so desperate but, well, I hated this book in a way that I loved it too much (not making sense, I know)
I hate John Green, I hate him for killing Augustus Waters. He was alright, why did the effing cancer come back??? I hate John Green for making me cry at two in the morning, clutching this goddamn book across my chest. I don't really hate JG, I just am too pissed off to praise his writing style or the story. Bring Gus back and I'll read it again, give it five stars and write a long ass review with praises showering upon the author. Just. Can't. Accept. The. Truth. Right. Now.
Of course, I already knew the hero of the "film" will die, cause my entire friends circle was bawling over this new movie about cancerous kids. I got to know this was a book and I tried so hard to remain ignorant but nah, every girl was literally yelling in my ear about how cute Augustus Waters was and how sad they were that he died. Like, okay spoiler buddies enough of your bawling take a seat and wipe your running nosey for heaven's sake!
The thing that hurt me the most in the book was, how Gus was trying to make an impact in the world. How much he wanted to make a difference and how sad he was when he wasn't allowed to live more than seventeen years. This made me realize how unpredictable life is, how we've made plans for twenty years and have no idea what's about to happen in the next twenty minutes.
Falling Away by Penelope Douglas
4.0
Wow. Wow wow wow! The last sixty pages or do did the trick for me. A beautiful blend of love, family, life.
After what she did in Bully, I was wondering how the author will portray the character of K.C. Carter in Falling Away as the protagonist. And I admit, I am in awe of her. Her story, her character were so strong and she grew up all the time throughout the book.
The way she handled her life after meeting Jaxon, and the decisions she made, she grew up to be a sensible girl and I loved her.
There was nothing to hate about Jaxon Trent, the Blue-eyed Devil and even if there was, I am overlooking it.
Last book of the Fall Away series left to read. Aflame, a continuation of Jared and Tate's story. Excited!!!!
After what she did in Bully, I was wondering how the author will portray the character of K.C. Carter in Falling Away as the protagonist. And I admit, I am in awe of her. Her story, her character were so strong and she grew up all the time throughout the book.
The way she handled her life after meeting Jaxon, and the decisions she made, she grew up to be a sensible girl and I loved her.
There was nothing to hate about Jaxon Trent, the Blue-eyed Devil and even if there was, I am overlooking it.
Last book of the Fall Away series left to read. Aflame, a continuation of Jared and Tate's story. Excited!!!!
Paper Towns by John Green
3.0
I am sooo disappointed. I was expecting a better end than this. Call me a stone heart reader but, something like Margo's death would have made the end a lot more interesting. Loved Quentin, he is my ultimate crush. But I have mixed feelings regarding the character of Margo. I really don't understand her leaving, the way she did. Could've done better than this, Green. A lot better ending.
The entire book was so good, all the witty humor, and everything, it just didn't do for me in the end.
The entire book was so good, all the witty humor, and everything, it just didn't do for me in the end.
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
5.0
Just live. Love, Will.
What a beautiful story.
So much different from other love stories I've read. There was something deep and intense in it. Sorrow, happiness, I felt everything. I felt like I was part of their lives. I could feel the way Will felt. I could feel desperation Louisa felt. The hope Mrs. Traynor had. The book was absolutely beautifully written, no doubt about that. And I cried. I cried at the happy parts I cried at the love Louisa and Will had for each other.
I have mixed emotions regarding Will's decision. We cannot imagine in our wildest imaginations what it must feel being trapped in a chair all the freaking time. To depend on people for every petty need. Lou tried her best, she was adorable throughout the book.
Such a nice read.
What a beautiful story.
So much different from other love stories I've read. There was something deep and intense in it. Sorrow, happiness, I felt everything. I felt like I was part of their lives. I could feel the way Will felt. I could feel desperation Louisa felt. The hope Mrs. Traynor had. The book was absolutely beautifully written, no doubt about that. And I cried. I cried at the happy parts I cried at the love Louisa and Will had for each other.
I have mixed emotions regarding Will's decision. We cannot imagine in our wildest imaginations what it must feel being trapped in a chair all the freaking time. To depend on people for every petty need. Lou tried her best, she was adorable throughout the book.
Such a nice read.
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
4.0
Cool story about first love, family problems, teenage fangirlings and growing up.
After reading some of upsetting and sad books, I needed a fresh start, and as soon as I started this one, I was hooked. My first Rainbow Rowell book and I'm definitely going to read all the others.
After reading some of upsetting and sad books, I needed a fresh start, and as soon as I started this one, I was hooked. My first Rainbow Rowell book and I'm definitely going to read all the others.
Aflame by Penelope Douglas
5.0
Bully.
Until You.
Rival.
Falling Away.
Aflame.
Started with Bully, instantly fell in love with the characters. Tate was a sweetheart from the start, while Jared was an asshole. But it didn't stop me from loving him. Told from Tate's perspective, Bully is a story about two seventeen year olds, who used to be friends since the age of ten. But at fourteen, after coming home from his father's, Jared decides to be enemies with Tate, instead.
Until You is Bully from Jared's POV. I was skipping to Rival because I "thought" it would be useless to read Until You as I've already read Bully. Thank Goodness I didn't do that mistake. Until You is so much more than just a guy's POV. And it's definitely better than Bully. Jared's past, the reason behind his asshole behavior is beautifully described here. It's a trip inside Jared's head.
Madoc is my favorite character in Fall Away series. Lively, friendly, humorous Madoc is easy to fall in love with. And Fallon, a tomboy, is a reflection of prettiness. Madoc is Jared's best friend and used to help Jared bully Tate.
Fallon is his step sister, who recently came back to Shelburne Falls. From here, in Rival, Madoc and Fallon's journey begins.
Falling Away is Jaxon's and K.C. (Juliet) story. Jax is Jared's half brother, and Juliet is Tate's best friend. Jax is a year younger than the rest of the squad including Juliet, but it doesn't stop them from falling in love with each other. A beautiful story about Jax's struggles as a little kid, and a dark secret, which he keeps within him. Juliet's struggles keeping her identity and remembering herself.
Tate and Jared's steady relationship comes crashing down in Aflame when Jared realizes he isn't growing up in his little town, and he needs to leave this place to grow up, to seek wider dimensions. He comes back after two years, and now everybody is twenty-two, and Jax is twenty-one. Jared and Tate come back together in this one, and realize they're meant to be.
THE EPILOGUE.
Holy freaking cow!! That epilogue was so good, I would've hugged the author. Beautifully written series, a story of six people, who're both family and friends, tell us their journey of life. And in this epilogue, my reading brain is fully satisfied.
I'd love that to happen what the author said at the end. "Left a finger at the end of the book."
Until You.
Rival.
Falling Away.
Aflame.
Started with Bully, instantly fell in love with the characters. Tate was a sweetheart from the start, while Jared was an asshole. But it didn't stop me from loving him. Told from Tate's perspective, Bully is a story about two seventeen year olds, who used to be friends since the age of ten. But at fourteen, after coming home from his father's, Jared decides to be enemies with Tate, instead.
Until You is Bully from Jared's POV. I was skipping to Rival because I "thought" it would be useless to read Until You as I've already read Bully. Thank Goodness I didn't do that mistake. Until You is so much more than just a guy's POV. And it's definitely better than Bully. Jared's past, the reason behind his asshole behavior is beautifully described here. It's a trip inside Jared's head.
Madoc is my favorite character in Fall Away series. Lively, friendly, humorous Madoc is easy to fall in love with. And Fallon, a tomboy, is a reflection of prettiness. Madoc is Jared's best friend and used to help Jared bully Tate.
Fallon is his step sister, who recently came back to Shelburne Falls. From here, in Rival, Madoc and Fallon's journey begins.
Falling Away is Jaxon's and K.C. (Juliet) story. Jax is Jared's half brother, and Juliet is Tate's best friend. Jax is a year younger than the rest of the squad including Juliet, but it doesn't stop them from falling in love with each other. A beautiful story about Jax's struggles as a little kid, and a dark secret, which he keeps within him. Juliet's struggles keeping her identity and remembering herself.
Tate and Jared's steady relationship comes crashing down in Aflame when Jared realizes he isn't growing up in his little town, and he needs to leave this place to grow up, to seek wider dimensions. He comes back after two years, and now everybody is twenty-two, and Jax is twenty-one. Jared and Tate come back together in this one, and realize they're meant to be.
THE EPILOGUE.
Holy freaking cow!! That epilogue was so good, I would've hugged the author. Beautifully written series, a story of six people, who're both family and friends, tell us their journey of life. And in this epilogue, my reading brain is fully satisfied.
I'd love that to happen what the author said at the end. "Left a finger at the end of the book."
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
2.0
I watched the trailer of the movie, and it looked better than the book. Even the trailer looked better. The Notebook is the MOST overrated book of all time. I've heard people cried reading it. I didn't. I laughed at times. And I laughed at the ending. There were a good twenty pages left when I turned to the other and saw the book had ended. (the next twenty pages or so were a sneakpeak of The Wedding.) And it ended on what? The Alzheimer's sufferer Allie, opening buttons of the shirt of Noah. An aged man of eighty. God, this book was awful. And I'm so glad I've finished it. I expected a better ending. Especially not a sexual ending. This entire book was disappointing. From the beginning till the end.
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
5.0
WHAT A WONDERFUL BOOK. I MEAN IT. WHAT AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE.
It was so cute, so beautiful, so warm and homely, I almost kissed it.
Totally relatable and the main characters were darlings.
Lincoln: A shy, awkward, confused IT guy at a newspaper office.
Beth: A movies reviewer working in the same office. Just upstairs.
The humor, the way of describing situations, people and things was AMAZZZINGGG!!!
My second Rainbow Rowell book and I'm already her fan. She has her own way of describing things.
LOVED IT. JUST LOVED IT!
It was so cute, so beautiful, so warm and homely, I almost kissed it.
Totally relatable and the main characters were darlings.
Lincoln: A shy, awkward, confused IT guy at a newspaper office.
Beth: A movies reviewer working in the same office. Just upstairs.
The humor, the way of describing situations, people and things was AMAZZZINGGG!!!
My second Rainbow Rowell book and I'm already her fan. She has her own way of describing things.
LOVED IT. JUST LOVED IT!