Hey Lovelies!
Today's top 5 Wednesday is........ FAVOURITE DEBUT NOVELS!
This is a super difficult one for me as i don't usually pay attention to whether or not the book is a debut by an author so i had to do a lot of research! but enough of that ...Here we go! These are in no particular order but yes HP is my fav!!
1. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
2. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
3. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
4. Cinder by Marissa Meyer
5. Divergent by Veronica Roth
These will surely change as now I am focusing more on what books are debut!
Thanks for reading!!
Much love and Keep reading,
Crystalsbooknook
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Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Monday, 11 May 2015
Crank by Ellen Hopkins Review
Book Summary:
In Crank, Ellen Hopkins chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing relationship between Kristina, a character based on her own daughter, and the "monster," the highly addictive drug crystal meth, or "crank." Kristina is introduced to the drug while visiting her largely absent and ne'er-do-well father. While under the influence of the monster, Kristina discovers her sexy alter-ego, Bree: "there is no perfect daughter, / no gifted high school junior, / no Kristina Georgia Snow. / There is only Bree." Bree will do all the things good girl Kristina won't, including attracting the attention of dangerous boys who can provide her with a steady flow of crank.
Review:
I do like the format of the book it was different and not something that is seen very often but I felt it just did not fit with the story itself
Plot:
I did not like this book at all...the story itself... I cannot even write a real review because it angered me so much...
Characters:
Kristina was annoying and childish, I would not relate to her at all, I know crank crank crank but I just felt like there could have been so much more when it came to the development of her characters. Do not even get me started on her alter-ego Bree...
Writing:
I just felt like the author was trying to hard to make the characters sound young and stupid... it was almost like every time I heard a word that I would have heard someone say when I was in highschool i wanted to throw the book... It is difficult to explain, it was like... imagin your grandparents using a certain word because they think the young kids say it these days... that is what it felt like reading this book...
The story itself for me was not even enjoyable, I thought I would be interested... I just really wasn't at all.
Notes:
I am not going to stop reading Ellen Hopkins because of one book. I will pick up more of her novels before making a decision on if I like her style or not.
I also just want to apoligize to Ellen, I hate bashing books but that is what I need to do in some cases, you are all reading my reviews to hear the truth, of course you may all LOVE this book, everyone has different taste but I am here to tell you my views and that is what I am doing!
Rating
Much Love and Keep Reading,
Crystalsbooknook xxoo
In Crank, Ellen Hopkins chronicles the turbulent and often disturbing relationship between Kristina, a character based on her own daughter, and the "monster," the highly addictive drug crystal meth, or "crank." Kristina is introduced to the drug while visiting her largely absent and ne'er-do-well father. While under the influence of the monster, Kristina discovers her sexy alter-ego, Bree: "there is no perfect daughter, / no gifted high school junior, / no Kristina Georgia Snow. / There is only Bree." Bree will do all the things good girl Kristina won't, including attracting the attention of dangerous boys who can provide her with a steady flow of crank.
Review:
I do like the format of the book it was different and not something that is seen very often but I felt it just did not fit with the story itself
Plot:
I did not like this book at all...the story itself... I cannot even write a real review because it angered me so much...
Characters:
Kristina was annoying and childish, I would not relate to her at all, I know crank crank crank but I just felt like there could have been so much more when it came to the development of her characters. Do not even get me started on her alter-ego Bree...
Writing:
I just felt like the author was trying to hard to make the characters sound young and stupid... it was almost like every time I heard a word that I would have heard someone say when I was in highschool i wanted to throw the book... It is difficult to explain, it was like... imagin your grandparents using a certain word because they think the young kids say it these days... that is what it felt like reading this book...
The story itself for me was not even enjoyable, I thought I would be interested... I just really wasn't at all.
Notes:
I am not going to stop reading Ellen Hopkins because of one book. I will pick up more of her novels before making a decision on if I like her style or not.
I also just want to apoligize to Ellen, I hate bashing books but that is what I need to do in some cases, you are all reading my reviews to hear the truth, of course you may all LOVE this book, everyone has different taste but I am here to tell you my views and that is what I am doing!
Rating
Much Love and Keep Reading,
Crystalsbooknook xxoo
Monday, 4 May 2015
May TBR
Hey My Lovlies!
MAY IS HERE! and May being here means its TBR time!
MAY IS HERE! and May being here means its TBR time!
Ad iv mentioned many times in recent posts on instagram and here on my blog I am in a major reading slump... So hopefully I'll be able to finish these!
Crystal what will you be reading this month?
Why thank you for asking (i must be lonely if im talking to myself!)
1) Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi (finally finish)
2) Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
3) The Selection by Kiera Cass
4) Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Crystal what will you be reading this month?
Why thank you for asking (i must be lonely if im talking to myself!)
1) Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi (finally finish)
2) Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
3) The Selection by Kiera Cass
4) Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Keep Reading!
Crystalbooknook
Friday, 1 May 2015
Friday Reads #2
Its technically still friday!
Hey Lovlies I am working ALL weekend which sucks! BUT i will find time to read as usual
In addition to working 11 hour shifts I have a lot of stuff that I need to be getting ready for but as I am right now hopefully I'll be able to read at work... PS don't tell my boss I'm writing up a blog post at my desk lol
I dont have many books for this weekend since I am oh so busy!
First: I don't think it will happen but I'd like to finish City of Ashes!!!
Ekk
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Let me know in the comments below what your friday reads are this beautiful weekend!
Keep Reading,
Crystalsbooknook
May Bookstagram Challenge!
Here is my very own May Bookstagram Challenge! If you want to join in just tag it #maycbnchallenge
Day 1: May TBR
Day 2: Shelfie
Day 3: Favorite Bookish Item
Day 4: Completed series you own but havent read yet
Day 5: Book that intimidates you!
Day 6: Book with a male lead
Day 7: Book BF (GF)
Day 8: Book worth the hype
Day 9: Books Without Dustjacket!
Day 10: Book and Stuffed Animal
Day 11: Currently Reading
Day 12: First book you read by an Author this month
Day 13: Book and Coffee
Day 14: Latest Purchase
Day 15: Most Random Title
Day 16: Cover Buy
Day 17: Book Badboy BF (Bad Girl GF)
Day 18: Book with your favorite Colour
Day 19: Non-Fiction
Day 20: Cast A Character
Day 21: Reading Outside!
Day 22: Very First Book
Day 23: Favorite Book in Favorite Series
Day 24: Book Rainbow
Day 25: Cast a Character
Day 26: Book you never finished
Day 27: Series you want to finish by 2016
Day 28: Current Read
Day 29: Book and Glasses
Day 30: May Book Haul
Day 31: May Wrap Up
Thanks for reading and I hope you all join in!!!
Remember #maycbnchallenge
Keep Reading,
Crystalsbooknook
Day 1: May TBR
Day 2: Shelfie
Day 3: Favorite Bookish Item
Day 4: Completed series you own but havent read yet
Day 5: Book that intimidates you!
Day 6: Book with a male lead
Day 7: Book BF (GF)
Day 8: Book worth the hype
Day 9: Books Without Dustjacket!
Day 10: Book and Stuffed Animal
Day 11: Currently Reading
Day 12: First book you read by an Author this month
Day 13: Book and Coffee
Day 14: Latest Purchase
Day 15: Most Random Title
Day 16: Cover Buy
Day 17: Book Badboy BF (Bad Girl GF)
Day 18: Book with your favorite Colour
Day 19: Non-Fiction
Day 20: Cast A Character
Day 21: Reading Outside!
Day 22: Very First Book
Day 23: Favorite Book in Favorite Series
Day 24: Book Rainbow
Day 25: Cast a Character
Day 26: Book you never finished
Day 27: Series you want to finish by 2016
Day 28: Current Read
Day 29: Book and Glasses
Day 30: May Book Haul
Day 31: May Wrap Up
Thanks for reading and I hope you all join in!!!
Remember #maycbnchallenge
Keep Reading,
Crystalsbooknook
Monday, 27 April 2015
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Review
Book Summary:
Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.
Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning author John Green's most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.
Review:
General:
I have never been one to pick up a book like this, stories that make you cry, stories that can happen to anyone around you, even to yourself... true stories are really not my thing. For this I seemed to change my mind... maybe it was the fact that there was a movie coming out, or how excited and in love everyone was with this book, whatever it was that made me pick up this book... THANK YOU!
Plot:
I loved the story, from the first moment I was captivated I had no idea what I was in for and I was pleasently surprised, the plot did talk about the cancer, it touched on the difficult moments living with cancer or having a child, friend, significant other that is living with cancer, but it also surrounds life, life of a teenage girl, falling in love with a guy and a book, and then falling out of love....
Characters:
I really did develop great feelings for these characters, not only Hazel and Gus but the secondary characters as well, Issac was a wonderful addition as he brought the sad realization to the book in a much different way then the story of Hazel has brought to us readers. He not only had to deal with cancer himself but with relationship problems.... Hazel and Gus' parents are all great additions to the story, of course we see a lot more about Hazels mom and dad but I love that you also get to feel the pain that they have trying to take care of a daughter who is terminally ill.
Ending:
Without telling you any spoilers if you have yet to read this book... it is NOT what I expected at all, I was shocked and sad, cried for days. DO NOT read this book in public you will regret it trust me! As much as I cried I loved the ending, sure I wanted to know what happened after but I feel John Green did a really god job at wraping it up nicely.
Writing:
Not much I can say about it... we all know John Green's writing is AMAZING! its a book geared and written in a language for teens and adults a like. He really knows how to make the story jump from the page and into our hearts!
Notes:
LOVE LOVE LOVE I really can't say anymore about it!
Rating
Saturday, 25 April 2015
Crystalsbooknook-a-thon 1.0
Hello my lovlies!
Today I would like to present to you my very own read-a-thon! This isn't new for me, I have been doing my own read-a-thones when ever possible and because the many read-a-thons that are online don't always occur when its possible for me to participate.
I am however participating in todays "Deweys 24hr Read-a-thon" but I had to work which makes this rather difficult!
Quick TBR
1) Finish Red Queen
2) Start Darkest Minds
I'll post a wrap up tomorrow to see how well I did!
BUT... the point of this post is for my own read a thons!
I want to make it official so it isnt only me doing it alone, its always more fun to read together!
Some Facts for you!
1) Anyways its going to be called Crystalsbooknook-a-thon! (so original... i know)
2) Anyways this is going to be taking place twice a month!
3) The full ones will be 4 days long!
4) and the half read-a-thons will be 1 or 2 days each!
5) There will be one short and one long each month!
Fun Stuff:
1) Four Day = Goal to read three books!
- Read somewhere different
- Do not rush your book, take your time, enjoy it, love it!
2) One Day = Read as much as possible!
- Read more then normal
- Take time to relax and do what you love!
Here is a schedule for May and June 2015
May
1) May 4th - May 7th (1.0)
2) May 17th (1.5)
June
1) June 14th - June 17th (2.5)
2) June 28th (3.0)
I hope you are participate and enjoy it!
Keep reading,
Crystalsbooknook xxoo
Today I would like to present to you my very own read-a-thon! This isn't new for me, I have been doing my own read-a-thones when ever possible and because the many read-a-thons that are online don't always occur when its possible for me to participate.
I am however participating in todays "Deweys 24hr Read-a-thon" but I had to work which makes this rather difficult!
Quick TBR
1) Finish Red Queen
2) Start Darkest Minds
I'll post a wrap up tomorrow to see how well I did!
BUT... the point of this post is for my own read a thons!
I want to make it official so it isnt only me doing it alone, its always more fun to read together!
Some Facts for you!
1) Anyways its going to be called Crystalsbooknook-a-thon! (so original... i know)
2) Anyways this is going to be taking place twice a month!
3) The full ones will be 4 days long!
4) and the half read-a-thons will be 1 or 2 days each!
5) There will be one short and one long each month!
Fun Stuff:
1) Four Day = Goal to read three books!
- Read somewhere different
- Do not rush your book, take your time, enjoy it, love it!
2) One Day = Read as much as possible!
- Read more then normal
- Take time to relax and do what you love!
Here is a schedule for May and June 2015
May
1) May 4th - May 7th (1.0)
2) May 17th (1.5)
June
1) June 14th - June 17th (2.5)
2) June 28th (3.0)
I hope you are participate and enjoy it!
Keep reading,
Crystalsbooknook xxoo
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