Reader Problems Tag

Hey guys! So today I'm going to be doing the Reader Problems Tag! This tag was created by Tiffany at About To Read on Youtube! Let's just get started!

 

1. You have 20,000 books on your TBR.

 

 

How in the world do you decide what to read next?

 

I just choose what I feel like reading! If there is a book signing that I plan on attending then I'll read a book from that author most likely. I try to read books on my shelf but I do read mainly books from the library!

2. You're halfway through a book and you're just not loving it. Do you quit or are you committed?

I am committed! I will 99% of the time finish the book and just push through it. If I'm wasting my time reading a bad book, at least it will be another read book for me. The only time I'll actually DNF it is if I have a major issue with it. But so far, I've never DNF a book.

3. The end of the year is coming and you're so close, but so far away on your Goodreads reading challenge. Do you try to catch up and how?

I've never gotten behind on a goal, but if I were too, I would try to catch up by just reading a lot of shorter books like most people would!

 

4. The covers of a series you love do not match. How do you cope?

If it is the size, (paperback and hardcover) I won't mind that much. But if it is the actual cover design, I'll be a little sad, but if the spines match, it will make me feel better! It's what's on the inside that counts.. xD

4. Everyone and their mothers love a book you really don't like. Who do you bond with over their shared feelings?

Twitter! Goodreads! There will always be someone else that won't like the book too!

5. You're reading a book and you are about to start crying in public. How do you deal?

 

 

This usually doesn't happen to me because I don't cry from books really. But if it were to happen, I would go to the nearest bathroom and stand by the paper towel dispenser.

 

6. A sequel of a book you love just came out, but you've forgotten a lot from the prior novel. Will you re-read the book? Skip the sequel? Try to find a synopsis on Goodreads? Cry in frustration?!?

Depending on how much I loved the book, I will try to reread it if I have time. But the thing is, I don't read books if the rest of the series isn't out. I would rather read and marathon a series with all of the books already out. But if this does happen and I can't reread the first book, I'll find someone's video review to watch or read my own review for it and hope it jogs back some memories!

7. You do not want anyone. ANYONE. borrowing your books. How do you politely tell people no when they ask?

 



I am pretty blunt with it and just say no.

8. Reading ADD. You've picked up and put down 5 books in the last month. How do you get over your reading slump?

 

 

Give myself some time and then try to pick up a book that I'm actually excited about. I'll usually allow myself the break and go on Netflix and watch movies.

9. There are so many new books coming out that you're dying to read! How many do you actually buy?

 

Only a few since I only buy books if it's from an author I love, or if I read it already and loved it.

 

10. After you've bought the new books you can't wait to get to, how long do they sit on your shelf before you get to them?

 

It depends on the book. Sometimes days, sometimes months!

That's it for the tag! I hope you enjoyed! Feel free to do this if you want to!

 

Everything Leads to You by Nina Lacour

Title: Everything Leads to You
Edited by: Nina Lacour
Pages: 307

A wunderkind young set designer, Emi has already started to find her way in the competitive Hollywood film world.

Emi is a film buff and a true romantic, but her real-life relationships are a mess. She has desperately gone back to the same girl too many times to mention. But then a mysterious letter from a silver screen legend leads Emi to Ava. Ava is unlike anyone Emi has ever met. She has a tumultuous, not-so-glamorous past, and lives an unconventional life. She’s enigmatic…. She’s beautiful. And she is about to expand Emi’s understanding of family, acceptance, and true romance.

My Rating:✰✰✰✰✰

Brief Overall Review:

I loved this book so much more than I thought I was going to. I didn't really know what to expect, other than that the main protagonist is a production designer, but this book was filled with love, friendship, and so many more incredible things. Also, yay for GLBT characters! This is such a great contemporary book that I would recommend to everyone! Go read it!

Spoiler Review:

My favorite part of this book was Emi's job, a designer for movie sets which I love. Other than books, I have a huge love for movies and I totally understood why Emi loved them so much. Reading about her job made me really want to work on the set of a movie. I loved reading about her working on the different sets and getting a feel of what an actual move set would be like.

The writing was so good! It has, what I call, the feel writing, where in some scenes, I actually could feel what was happening. There was true passion coming from the book that you could feel! Nina's writing is great and beautiful, yet not overwhelming!

The plot was great and I had no idea that there was going to be a mystery involved! But I loved how everything came together and just worked out. I loved how her brother, Toby, told her to do something epic with the place, and they did!

I truly loved reading about the characters. I loved Emi's character and Charlotte! Their friendship is by fair the best friendship I've read in a while! I loved how they were always there for each other and they would tell one another that they loved each other! Learning more about Ava was also great and I loved the complexity of her family history. Learning about Caroline and the late Clyde was so interesting. Acting has always interested me.

This book just felt so full of life and made me so happy. Also, the last line is perfection!

Book Disscussions: Hardcover vs. Paperbacks!

Hey guys! So I've been wondering what things I should be posting on here! My friend gave me the idea of doing a discussion on Hardcovers vs. Paperbacks!

As of right now, I have 37 hardcovers and 21 paperbacks!

I personally like hardcovers better! I think that they are prettier since there is the dust jacket and the actual bare book as well as the spine! It's always nice when you take off a dust jacket and there is something on the actual cover of the book, or if the spine is a special design or color. Hardcovers also are sturdier and won't bend as easily as paperbacks do. The only downside to  hardcovers is the price and how they're more expensive.

 

 

I usually won't buy a hardcover of a book unless:
1. It's a book I already read and I absolutely loved
2. There is something gorgeous about the book beneath the dust jacket
3. It is a new release from an author and I must get it ASAP

New releases are always hardcovers but I do wish that the paperbacks came out on the same day. I do like paperbacks though and how they're lighter, and easy to hold. They are also cheaper and so you can buy two paperbacks for the price of one hardcover.

I usually don't mind if my series isn't matching in the actual form, unless it is an favorite series. Paperback or hardcover, I just like my books to be in its best condition! How do you like your books? Hardcover or paperback?

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Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins

Title: Rebel Belle
Edited by: Rachel Hawkins
Pages: 345

Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird. She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and lethal fighting instincts.

Just when life can't get any more disastrously crazy, Harper finds out who she's charged to protect: David Stark, school reporter, subject of a mysterious prophecy and possibly Harper's least favorite person. But things get complicated when Harper starts falling for him—and discovers that David's own fate could very well be to destroy Earth.

My Rating:✰✰✰✰✰
Brief Overview Review:
I loved this book a lot more than I thought I was going to! The writing was very simple and easy to read. The characters were realistic and seemed authentic. The plot was quite fantastic. I loved the paranormal/ urban fantasy aspects of how something could change a girl's life forever. I do recommend this book for a fast, thrilling, read that will keep you on your toes.

Spoiler Review:
The beginning of the story was quite strange since a janitor kissed the main character, Harper (whose biggest problem homecoming night is having naked lips..), giving her Paladin powers and right after that,  her history teacher tries to kill her, but she kills him with her shoe....Then, when Harper goes home, she does a handstand on the fence and flips into the pool which confirms her thoughts of her having powers. Harper's reactions once she realizes is a lot calmer than what most people probably would've done. She did her own researched and did her own hilarious experiments. (hitting David, hitting Brandon, throwing a pencil..)

The whole story about Paladins, Mages, and Oracles was great. I liked the idea of the three of them being connected to each other always. I can't wait to see how this world background will development and what other things we will learn.

At first, I wasn't sure if I liked Harper's character. She seemed too perfect and a little bit annoying at the beginning to be honest. I definitely started to like her more after she accepted her role as Paladin and started training. She became a lot more stronger and fiercer.
David's character was also annoying in the beginning, but as him and Harper started to interact more and like each other, I grew onto the both of them. Their history of being rivals gave them a unique back story. These types of relationships are the best because you want them so bad to finally have their first kiss or to accept their feelings. I was worried that they weren't going to in this book, but at the end, I was very satisfied.
I didn't hate Ryan and felt bad for him that Harper couldn't tell him the truth, but understood why. When he let her go at the end, it made me happy for the both of them and they both would be free. (I do not like Mary Beth though) Although if they both would've broken up in the beginning, things would be a lot easier.

Bee's character didn't seem that important other than her role of being a friend until the end where Blythe takes her away. I did like Bee and she was a nice supporting friend for Harper.

Saylor's death made me sad and I didn't want to see her die for the sake of how much Harper and David needed her. She was an  important person that was like their teacher on the history but now that she is gone, they will have to get through it together. Ryan's now the Mage which made me feel excited and smiley because I knew that this trilogy would be going places. The three would be united. (and is it just me or do I smell a possible love triangle brewing if Ryan wants her back..)

This whole book led up to Cotillion which was where David would be put to the test if he can handle to spell that would give him so much power. Thankfully, he was okay in the end. Since Blythe was the main villain in the book, I wished that we saw more of her in the beginning so that it would've been even more of a shock at her wrongness. I think it was very smart to choose to poison everyone that Harper knows personally, to go try to kill her. It made things more personal and difficult for her.

There were many small details in the writing that made it grand. (David and Harper bumping into each other. The moment where Saylor tells Harper that there are only 6 girls in the room. Wow.) Rachel's writing was great and I didn't want to stop reading.

I honestly cannot wait for the next book and see where their journey takes off. This trilogy has so much potential to be the best one out there. It was mix of a lot of great things.

Seven Deadly Sins Book Tag

Thank you Saloni @MyFantabulousBookShelf for tagging me in this! Let's get started!

Greed: What is your most expensive book? What is your most inexpensive book?
I am not completely sure, but Heir of Fire is pretty big and I bought it at a store for retail price. My most inexpensive book is the delirium stories bind up of novellas which was I got for $3.

Wrath: What author do you have a love hate relationship with?
None that I could think of because I don't hate any authors.

Gluttony: What book have you devoured over and over again with no shame?
I normally don't reread book unless it is my favorite, so Divergent. No shame.

Sloth: What book have you neglected due to laziness?
The Harry Potter series and The Mortal Instruments.

Pride: What book do you talk about in order to sound like an intellectual reader?
I don't sound like one at all. Classics are not my favorite.

Lust: What attributes do you find in male or female characters?
Confident, brave, funny. (has the name of Tobias Eaton, Levi Stewart, or Chaol Westfall)

Envy: What book would you most like to receive as a gift?
The Divergent Collector's Edition! I need a 3rd copy!

I tag:  Desirae @SixdexReads
          Sarah @YABookaholic123
          Mily @TheYANighStand

The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski

Title: The Winner's Curse
Edited by: Marie Rutkoski
Pages: 355
Winning what you want may cost you everything you love

As a general’s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen-year-old Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. But Kestrel has other intentions.

One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in a young slave up for auction. Arin’s eyes seem to defy everything and everyone. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him—with unexpected consequences. It’s not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin.

But he, too, has a secret, and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for a fellow human is much higher than she ever could have imagined.

My Rating:✰✰✰✰✰

 My overall thought for his book:

This book was incredible and I really enjoyed reading this book. Although it is fantasy, there was no magic and was not hard to follow. The writing was beautiful and the plot flowed all together.
The story follows a girl named Kestrel who is the daughter of a general, and one day, she buys a slave at an auction named Arin because of the fact that he sings perhaps. In this world, there are Valorians and Herrani and the Herrnai are slaves because from a lost war. The characters in this book are very different and felt very complex which was great. The relationships and development was present. The book was interesting from the start all the way through to the end. It was not slow at all.

I do recommend this book! I am very happy that I picked it up!

 Now, onto the spoiler part of this review:

This book had quite a few political aspects which I did not find boring surprisingly. Learning about the past war and the potential causes of another one were great. The world building was great and it seemed like a real functioning world. Reading about the game Bite and Sting and how it was constantly brought up in comparison for strategic planning was great.

I loved the characters! I really thought that Kestrel was such a strong and great protagonist. I could relate to her some ways and was really fond of her character. I also did love Arin and how the two interacted with each other and how their friendship development. I loved how at first we don't know much about him but his character gets revealed more. I also loved how smart the characters are and how the two played each other quite well. I loved the constant denial between them as far as how they truly felt for each other. It was as if they couldn't believe they falling for the other kind! The small things that happened between them were the best. Like when they play Bite and Sting together, when she plays her piano for him, when he braids her hair...

There was also the theme of power and pride. I found it very interesting how by the end of the book, the roles of Arin and Kestrel switched where she was practically his slave. The climax was definitely where the Herranni succeeded in poisoning and the Valorians and getting control. I wasn't sure how to feel since I was on both sides. Past that climax I had no idea what was going to happen and what was going to happen once Kestrel was held by the Heranni.

The saddest part of this book was when Arin let her go. It made me feel so sad, sad enough to cry (but I didn't because I never do) and I understood yet didn't understand.

In some ways I guess that this is a forbidden love but it didn't feel like that. The slow relationship made it more emotional and I can't wait for these two to be together. (married maybe? by the end of the trilogy? PLEASE)

I HATE endings that are like this because Kestrel is marrying the heir of the emperor. NO. She took such a big sacrifice for the sake of Arin and his people. The two were saving each other without directly knowing it. But now the Herrani have their freedom.

One of my favorite things is when the book has the explanation for the title. It was here in this book and it made me so happy!

I cannot wait for the sequel to come and hopefully, things will go well.

My Top 5 Most Anticipated Books of 2015

2015 is just around the corner! There are many great new books coming out, I decided to list my top 5! :

5. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

February 10th, 2015

 
The poverty stricken Reds are commoners, living under the rule of the Silvers, elite warriors with god-like powers.

To Mare Barrow, a 17-year-old Red girl from The Stilts, it looks like nothing will ever change.

Mare finds herself working in the Silver Palace, at the centre of
those she hates the most. She quickly discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy Silver control.

But power is a dangerous game. And in this world divided by blood, who will win?

So many people are excited for this book, including me! Now since this is the first book of a new series, I do not know if I will be reading this right away. But I love books that have to do with royalty and wars.

4. The Night We Said Yes by Lauren Gibaldi

 Release Date: June 16th, 2015

Before Matt, Ella had a plan. Get over a no-good ex-boyfriend. Graduate from high school without any more distractions. Move away from Orlando, Florida, where she’s lived her entire life.

But Matt—the cute, shy, bespectacled bass player who just moved to town—was never part of that plan.

And neither was attending a party that was crashed by the cops just minutes after they arrived. Or spending an entire night saying “yes” to every crazy, fun thing they could think of.

Then Matt abruptly left town, and he broke not only Ella’s heart but those of their best friends, too. So when he shows up a year later with a plan of his own—to relive the night that brought them together—Ella isn’t sure whether Matt’s worth a second chance. Or if re-creating the past can help them create a different future.

First off, the title intrigued me, as well as the cover. After reading the synopsis, I knew that this was going to be on this list. I cannot wait for this one!


3. The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows

Release Date: March 10th, 2015

Wilhelmina has a hundred identities.

She is a princess. When the Indigo Kingdom conquered her homeland, Wilhelmina and other orphaned children of nobility were taken to Skyvale, the Indigo Kingdom’s capital. Ten years later, they are the Ospreys, experts at stealth and theft. With them, Wilhelmina means to take back her throne.

She is a spy. Wil and her best friend, Melanie, infiltrate Skyvale Palace to study their foes. They assume the identities of nobles from a wraith-fallen kingdom, but enemies fill the palace, and Melanie’s behavior grows suspicious. With Osprey missions becoming increasingly dangerous and their leader more unstable, Wil can’t trust anyone.

She is a threat. Wraith is the toxic by-product of magic, and for a century using magic has been forbidden. Still the wraith pours across the continent, reshaping the land and animals into fresh horrors. Soon it will reach the Indigo Kingdom. Wilhelmina’s magic might be the key to stopping the wraith, but if the vigilante Black Knife discovers Wil’s magic, she will vanish like all the others.

Jodi Meadows is one of my favorite authors and I can't wait to read fantasy from her! The cover is gorgeous and once again, I love royalty.

 2. Legend : Graphic Novel by Marie Lu

Release Date: April 28th, 2014

Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a military prodigy. Born into the slums of the Republic’s Lake Sector, fifteen-year-old Day is the country’s most wanted criminal. But his motives are not as sinister as they often they seem. One day June’s brother is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Now, Day is in a race for his family’s survival, while June tries desperately to avenge her brother’s death. And the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together and the lengths their country will go to in order to keep its secrets.

When I found out that Legend was going to become a graphic novel, I nearly peed. I normally don't read graphic novels, but I will be getting my hands on this as fast as I can. Legend is one of my favorite books ever and it's so fast paced and action packed, this graphic novel is going to be awesome!

1. Vanishing Girls by Lauren Oliver

Release Date: March 10th,2015

 Dara and Nick used to be inseparable, but that was before the accident that left Dara's beautiful face scarred and the two sisters totally estranged. When Dara vanishes on her birthday, Nick thinks Dara is just playing around. But another girl, nine-year-old Madeline Snow, has vanished, too, and Nick becomes increasingly convinced that the two disappearances are linked. Now Nick has to find her sister, before it's too late.

In this edgy and compelling novel, Lauren Oliver creates a world of intrigue, loss, and suspicion as two sisters search to find themselves, and each other.

Vanishing Girls is by #1 most anticipated book of 2015. Lauren Oliver is an auto-buy author for me, meaning I'll buy whatever she writes. She is one of my favorite authors ever and is an incredible writer and her books have a special place in my heart. I was already so excited for this book after hearing the title, but then I learned that E. Lockhart blurbed it! I want and need this book now!