From Book to Movie (7)

I love cheesey romance!!! I've seen the Something Borrowed series around for a very long time. But I've never read them. I don't know why. But I think I'll read this one, because I want to and the movie looks really cute. This one is out May 6th, 2011. Happy Reading Everyone!

BDB Bookclub Challenge-Dark Lover

So it's that time. The first BDB bookclub challenge hop. YAY!

There is nothing I love more then talking about my love for the BDB.  Ashley asked some great questions and I am eager to answer them.  SO here we go, lets talk about book #1, Dark Lover.

1. On a scale from 1-5, what would you rate this book? Briefly tell us why.

5!!!!!!!!! I loved this book.  I love the introduction into the new world.  I loved how complex it is and I love the writing and creativity. It’s awesome!!!

2. What did you think of the alternating point of views (Darius, Beth, Butch, Wrath, Marissa, Mr. X, Havers...)? 

 I liked the alternating points of view.  The only one I did not like was Mr. X.  I was so engrossed with the rest of the story, that the segments with the lessening society bored me.  I don’t want to get to know them, I hate them. Haha.  But  the rest I really enjoyed.

3. What did you think of the new language Ward created? (i.e. Shellan, Princeps, Doggen, etc.) Did it help pull you into the story or distract you?

The new language is so creative.  I think it’s amazing that she was able to come up with a whole language, a whole society. The glossary was really handy, if I didn’t remember what something meant I would just go look it up.  It was great.

4. We all know that this series is Paranormal Romance -- and we all know that's the good stuff, however, did you feel that Beth and Wrath moved a little too quickly in the beginning? How did you feel about these events given what had happened to Beth the night before? 

That didn’t really bother me, I barely thought about it. It made sense for things to move so quickly because the race is pretty sexual.  Also Wrath knew what Beth was going through. Those two were meant for each other.

5. What did you think of Zsadist's surprise signing abilities?

Ahhhhh Z.  Love him, didn’t when I first read this book. Actually that’s a lie, I totally loved him.  His singing just proves that even things that are broken can be beautiful.  Sigh, I can’t wait till we get to his book.

6. How about that offer Havers made Zsadist in the end? Did you think Zsadist would do it? Do you think Havers punishment for this incident (or lack thereof) was fair?

I was not impressed with Havers, and I was sad when I thought that Z was going to do it, I was like nooooooooo, I liked you and now you are going to be destroyed. But The BDB are loyal, it’s crazy, and amazing.  I am not a fan of Havers, and I really wish he would have gotten a more severe punishment.

7. What did you think of Darius' decision to come back from The Fade, but never again know his daughter? What would you have done given the same choice?

I can’t wait to keep going, I love Darius, and I love who he becomes, and that is ubber spoiler-y so sorry.  So I cannot say more. I was devastated when he actually died. So heartbroken.  If he would have lived, he could have known his daughter. I think he would have been a really awesome male. Even though I totally love him now, and would totally miss who he was,  I would have liked to know Darius then.

8. Compare the Brotherhood Books (on first impression) to other vampire series that you've read. Is is better or worse and how so? 

When I first started reading the BDB there wasn’t anything like it. Not really.  Now though, there are so many. The Midnight Breed Series by Lara Adrian although good, came out afterwards and I feel I kind of think it’s a rip off.  Don’t get me wrong I like the series, and I like her stories, I just don’t think they’re very original.  I find the BDB pretty original (maybe I’m wrong) I did real paranormal before them, but nothing like this, and nothing as good.

If you want to know more about this bookclub/challenge go here.

Happy Reading Everyone!

My Thoughts: Identical by Ellen Hopkins

Kaeleigh and Raeanne are 16-year-old identical twins, the daughters of a district court judge father and politician mother running for Congress. Everything on the surface of their lives seems Norman Rockwell perfect, but underneath run deep and damaging secrets.

Kaeleigh is the good girl-her father's perfect flower, something she has tried so hard to be since she was nine and he started sexually abusing her. She cuts herself and vomits after every binge, desperate to feel something normal. Raeanne uses painkillers, drugs, alcohol, and sex to numb the pain of not being Daddy's favorite. Both girls must figure out how to become whole, but how can they when their world has been torn to shreds?



I know I'm late on the Ellen Hopkins band wagon but Oh. My. Goodness. Identical was an AMAZING book, and I don't know why it took me so long to read. It had been on my book shelf for a couple months and finally I decided to pick it up and read it. I wasn't sure about it being written in verse, I didn't know if I was going to have a hard time with that or not. But honestly is was fine. It read like a book, not a poem, but the verse writing gave it the effect it needed. I didn't like the book in the beginning, because I was royally disturbed by it's content. But as I continued to read, the writing took over and I fell in love.

The plot is utterly disturbing, and completely heartbreaking. Kaeleigh is a sweet girl who is being exploited and abused in the worst possible way, and she has no way to deal with it, no one to talk to, no one to tell. Her mother is a absent politician (who I felt sorry for, but by the end I hated her so much, I wanted to scream), Her sister, her twin Raeanne knows what's happening to Kaeleigh but seems almost mad, jealous (its messed up I'm telling you). Raeanne deals with the dysfunctions of home life with drugs, alcohol and sex. But the life that these two girls have, the family they have, it's amazing that one of them isn't already dead.

The end.... I was totally SHOCKED!!! For those of you who have read this book, I was totally not expecting what I got. Usually I am good and figuring out how things are going to work out, but not this time. I found myself going "What?" and rereading what had happened. Totally worth it boys and girls. If you have not read this book, read it.

One thing though, I would not recommend this book to anyone under the age of 16, at the back of the book it says 14 and up, but I DO NOT AGREE. The content is heavy, not just the drugs, and alcohol, but the sex and abuse is not necessary for kids to read. Wait a few years. It'll be better for you and your mental state if you wait.

This is a must read, I promise you will not be disappointed.  I am planning on reading a few more by Ellen Hopkins, although I will not be reading the Crank series, I hate drugs with a passion, it hurts my soul how destructive they are, and I can't put myself through the heartbreak that I am sure can be found in that series.  But she has a few more that I will read, and I will be sure to tell you all about them. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

My Thoughts: We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han

It's been two years since Conrad told Belly to go with Jeremiah. She and Jeremiah have been inseparable ever since, even attending the same college-- only, their relationship hasn't exactly been the happily ever after Belly had hoped it would be. And when Jeremiah makes the worst mistake a boy can make, Belly is forced to question what she thought was true love. Does she really have a future with Jeremiah? Has she ever gotten over Conrad? It's time for Belly to decide, once and for all, who has her heart forever.

E-arc received from publisher.







It was July of last year that I started blogging. I really wanted a place to talk (gush) about the books I had read, to share about them. I have friends who are readers but none of them were into the same things as I was. I finally decided that I was going to blog after I read Jenny Han's Pretty series.  I finished The Summer I Turned Pretty and It's Not Summer Without You in a day. Two books in ONE DAY, for me that's insane. But I was in love and couldn't stop. I loved these two books and now that I've read We'll Always have Summer I love the whole series.

I don't want to spoil anything at all.  But the last installment to the Pretty series is about tough decisions and getting answers, it's about not giving up, and letting go, it's about love that won't let go and love that will last forever. It's wonderful.

I again finished this one in one day (Han's writing does that to me). Even if this book's plot sucked (it didn't, just so you know) it wouldn't have mattered because the writing is fantastic. Jenny is brilliant at describing everything, you can almost smell the ocean and feel the sand under your feet. You can feel what each character is feeling, the heartbreak and the joy. It's not overwhelming though, it's refreshing. 

That is how I would describe this book, this whole series. Refreshing. I love the characters. This is where I feel I could get really spoiler-y so I'm not going to talk much about this. But... No I can't. Ask me later and I'll tell you. 

I will tell you this, for me the perfect theme song for this books is 'Someone Like You' By Adele. It's a perfect song for this story. 

This is a perfect summer read, full of romance and tension and beauty. It's wonderful. I'm sighing just thinking about it. 

So that is what I have to say about We'll Always Have Summer. I loved it. Jenny will be stopping by later next month to talk about her favourite summer reads, and I'll be announcing a mega give away in a month or so, so stay tuned. 

We'll Always have Summer is out later this month.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Book Buying Ban 2011

Hello There,

Right now on my shelf there are about 40 books that I have not read.  40! That's insane. I should have no 40 unread books on my shelf. Some of them I've had since Christmas, some from even before. So sad.  So I am imposing on myself a book buying ban.  I am not allowed to buy a single book (for myself) until I have read 20 of the unread books on my shelf. Cut that 40 down in half. I don't want to get out of control with the buying and then never read the books. I started this a few days ago and I am hoping to have all 20 read by the end of June. Three months, I can handle that.

Some of the books I plan on reading:

Red Glove-Holly Black
Halo- Alexandra Adornetto
Identical-Ellen Hopkins
The Book Theif-Markus Zusak
The Unwritten Rule-Elizabeth Scott

and 15 more. So wish me luck.

Happy Reading Everyone!

How Big is Your RAK

What better way to celebrate the month in which I was born then to take part in Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) hosted by Book Soulmates! This is an awesome program and everyone should check it out! I buy loads of book! It's insane. And I absolutely love giving presents. So I am rather excited about this event! I have a kabillion (about 30) books on my wish list so if you would like to see my full list, go here!  You can also check out a smaller more condensed version of my wish list if you follow the link at the top of the page (in the navigation bar). 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Many Books in a Year: March

Hello All,

I'm still counting. If you are new to Many Books in a Year you can find an explanation here. basically I'm counting the books I've read. I wanted to know how many I get through.
So in March I read five books, one novella and listened to one audio book and stopped listening to an audio book because it bored me.  So this year I have read a total of 23 books I believe.

1) I am Number Four by Patticus Lore
2) We'll Always have Summer by Jenny Han (My Thoughts coming soon)
3) City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (Audio Book)
4) Stay by Deb Caletti (My Thoughts)
5) City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
6) Friendly Fire my Megan Hart (Novella)
7) Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (My Thoughts coming soon)

School is March was insane, and won't get much better for another couple of weeks. So hopefully I will be reading a little more. I can't wait for school to be done so I can read without guilt! It's gonna be awesome!  Yes it is.

Happy Reading Everyone!