and i hope to read this month
Thursday, 29 November 2012
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
review: on the bright side i'm now the girlfriend of a sex god
Author: Louise Rennison
Pages: 243
Published: April 10th 2001 by HarperTeen
Rating: 3/5
Goodreads Summary:
You don't have to be a teenager to appreciate the humorous and often self-absorbed ravings found in 14-year-old Georgia Nicolson's diary, but it certainly helps. Now fans of Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging -- Georgia's first set of hilarious musings on life -- can get another peek into the mind of this wryly inquisitive English lass in the appealing sequel: On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God.
As the title implies, Georgia has snagged herself a sex god in the form of Robbie, the boy of her dreams. Now that they've indulged in a bit of "full-frontal snogging," Georgia turns her attention to advancing the relationship. But things quickly go wrong when she learns that her father's new job may necessitate a move to New Zealand. Crestfallen, Georgia feels her life might as well be over. Then, miraculously, the dreaded move is cancelled, and things seem to be getting better -- at least until 17-year-old Robbie decides to break up with Georgia because he's bothered by the difference in their ages.
Borrowing freely from her mum's closet and advice books, even as she's steadfastly discounting everything her mum says, a crushed but determined Georgia comes up with a scheme to win Robbie back. As usual, nothing goes as planned, and life is further complicated by Georgia's temperamental cat, Angus (who's having a few amorous leanings of his own), and her baby sister, Libby, whose fascination with (and lack of control over) her bodily functions leads to several intriguing mishaps. Of course, there are other disasters, too: a quick-tan lotion that turns Georgia's legs orange, a run-in with the aptly named Bummer sisters, and friends who insist on focusing on their own problems from time to time.
Who knew the angst of adolescence could be so much fun? This Georgia's-eye view of teenage life is wonderfully egocentric and side-splittingly funny. And despite the occasional language barrier (a glossary of terms is provided in the back of the book), Georgia's thoughts and experiences will prove universally recognizable to anyone who is, or has ever been, a teenager.
--Beth Amos
Review:
After I read the first book in this series a year ago, I wanted to read this one now as I'm sick. I was hoping that something funny would make me feel a bit better and it certainly did. As I read this I could totally see a group of teenage girls do the stuff that was in that book. And at one point was reminded a little bit of myself. This left off from where the first book ended, however if you haven't, you can sort of understand pretty quickly what's going on. Being the person that I am though, I still think you should read the first one first. It was a lot more funnier in my opinion but hey I was sick, so dealing with my man cold may have made this one less funnier to me. Anyway it's still a pretty good read, especially for those in the higher elementary and lower high school grades. (Grades 7-9)
Monday, 26 November 2012
2012 books that didin't get finished
Follow Me Down by Marc Strange - Reason: I don't know to me the plot seems like it's done before and I just simply didn't like it. I only had about 100 pages left, but just getting to that point took a lot of pushing and I was just tired of the book so I gave up on it.
March 2012 books that didn't get finished:
Song of the Dragon by Tracy Hickman - Reason: Ya it was just...way to fuckin complicated. I mean it took me two weeks to read 30 pages...that and I just wasn't enjoying it.
The Dark Vineyard by Martin Walker - Reason: Just didn't like it. I seem to be pretty picky this month.
April 2012 books that didn't get finished:
Daughter of Darkness by V.C Andrews - ya...just couldn't get passed the first chapter. now i see why no one would check it out from the library.
May 2012 books that didn't get finished:
Wolfbreed by S.A Swann - ya...i just don't even know man...
July 2012 books that didn't get finished:
The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud - ya...got about halfway through and it was just too slow and got boring.
*new* November 2012 books that didn't get finished:
Knot Gneiss by Piers Anthony - why i even had this on my to read list i don't even know, but it's not the kind of fantasy the i like.
Thursday, 22 November 2012
review: hourglass
author: claudia gray
pages: 339
published: March 9th 2010 by Harper Teen
rating: 2/5
goodreads summary:
Bianca will risk everything to be with Lucas.
After escaping from Evernight Academy, the vampire boarding school where they met, Bianca and Lucas take refuge with Black Cross, a fanatical group of vampire hunters. Bianca must hide her supernatural heritage or risk certain death at its hands. But when Black Cross captures her friend—the vampire Balthazar—hiding is no longer an option. Soon Bianca and Lucas are on the run again, pursued not only by Black Cross, but by the powerful leaders of Evernight. Yet no matter how far they travel, Bianca can't escape her destiny. Bianca has always believed their love could survive anything... but can it survive what's to come?
review:
after reading the first two in the series i was excited to see what happened in the third installment. after reading this i am currently wondering...what the fuck?! now i'm not going to post any spoilers but the book started out fine and then about halfway through it took a huge right turn into shitsvill. i also think that this book wasn't entirely necessary. it was boring and the writing to me felt forced. not to mentioned the huge freaking twists at the end! i'll only read the next book because i want to know what the hell just happend.
Thursday, 15 November 2012
review: the exiled queen
author: cinda williams chima
pages: 586
published: September 24th 2010 by Hyperion Books
rating: 3/5
goodreads summary:
Haunted by the loss of his mother and sister, hunted by the powerful Bayar family, Han Alister makes a devil’s bargain with the clans. If they sponsor his schooling at Mystwerk Academy at Oden’s Ford, he will become their magical sell-sword against the power-hungry Wizard Council.
Han and his clan friend Fire Dancer undertake the dangerous journey south through war-torn Arden. Once in Oden’s Ford, it doesn’t take long for the smoldering feud between Han and Micah Bayar to kindle into flame. After several attempts on his life, Han knows he has to find a way to defend himself.
In the magical dream world of Aediion, Han meets the mysterious Crow, a wizard with a long-standing grudge against the Bayars. Crow offers to tutor Han in wizardry in exchange for his help. Han agrees, once again forced into a bargain he hopes he won’t regret.
Meanwhile, Han’s friends Fire Dancer and Cat Tyburn struggle with their own demons. Dancer is determined to become a clan flashcrafter, despite his charmcaster status. Cat carries a load of guilt, as the only survivor of the slaughter of the gangs in Ragmarket and Southbridge.
Resuming her disguise as gently-born Rebecca Morley, Princess Raisa ana’Marianna travels with her friend Amon Byrne and his triple of cadets to Wien House, the military academy at Oden’s Ford. There she hopes she will find both temporary sanctuary from a forced marriage and the education she needs to succeed as the next Gray Wolf queen.
Much of Raisa’s education takes place outside of the classroom. As she mingles with students of all classes from throughout the Seven Realms, she forges the kind of friendships that don’t happen amid the cut-throat politics of the Gray Wolf Court. She also struggles to deal with her attraction to Amon—an attraction he seems determined to discourage.
When Han Alister asks the girl he knows as Rebecca to tutor him, she agrees. The streetlord turned wizard with the complicated past fascinates her, and he makes it clear the interest is mutual. But Han blames Queen Marianna and the Bayars for the loss of his family. As their relationship deepens, Raisa suspects that if Han knew her true identity, he wouldn’t want anything to do with her.
review:
this will make no sense to you if you haven't read the first book the demon king. so stop right there and go read it. han is in school now and is learning more about wizardry, and i like him more than i did in the first book. i wasn't very amused with what happened with raisa and amon but i'm not going to spoil what happens. other than after reading that i am sitting hear banging my head on my desk. i am extremely curious to know who this crow person is that tutors han throughout the novel. all i can say is i can't wait to read the third book and find out what happens! i think if you've read something like the graveling series then you might like this book series. i love the world that chima has created and i think you will too.
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
review: assassin's creed brotherhood
author: oliver bowden
pages: 528
published: November 30th 2010 by Ace
rating: 4/5 stars
goodreads summary:
This is a sequel to Assassin's Creed: Renaissance. Ezio, the master assassin, seeks to avenge the death of his uncle. Unbeknownst to him this will pit him against the Knights Templar.
review:
as someone who has played the games i was excited to read this, especially after reading the first one. it fills in some of the stuff that you wouldn't see in the games. the events blended together and made sense, unlike some of those in the game. the only thing about this book is if you have not played the games, you won't understand a damn thing. i think if you love the game then you are gonna love this book!
Monday, 5 November 2012
review: busy body
author: m.c. beaton
pages: 288
published: October 12th 2010 by Minotaur Books
rating: 3/5
goodreads summary:
Agatha Raisin has always been ambivalent about holiday cheer, but her cozy little village of Carsely has long prided itself on its Christmas festivities. But this year Mr. John Sunday, a selfimportant officer with the Health and Safety Board, has ruled that the traditional tree on top of the church is a public menace; that lampposts are unsafe for hanging illuminations; that May Dimwoody’s homemade toys are dangerous for children… Things have reached such a desperate pass that the Carsely Ladies’ Society joins forces with the ladies in the neighboring village of Odley Cruesis to try to put a stop to Mr. Sunday’s meddling—only to find that someone has literally put a stop to him with a kitchen knife.
Agatha’s detective agency is on the case, but when a man has made as many enemies as John Sunday, it’s hard to know where to start…
review:
now this book would have probably made a lot more sense to me if i actually started with the first one. it was a good book, i like it when mystery books have multiple deaths done by different murderers. it makes them interesting. i didn't like how long the chapters were though, as i'm someone who doesn't like to stop for the night in the middle of a chapter. other than that i don't really know what to say. i am most likely going to read the first one and try to read the rest. hopefully by doing that it'll this one will make much more sense.
Thursday, 1 November 2012
challenge update
as of today i have read 57 out of 60 books. i apologize if i haven't been posting much but this is what happens when 6 books from the library all arrive at once.
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