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Drew Evans is a winner. Handsome and arrogant, he makes multimillion dollar business deals and seduces New York’s most beautiful women with just a smile. He has loyal friends and an indulgent family. So why has he been shuttered in his apartment for seven days, miserable and depressed?

He’ll tell you he has the flu.

But we all know that’s not really true.

Katherine Brooks is brilliant, beautiful and ambitious. She refuses to let anything – or anyone – derail her path to success. When Kate is hired as the new associate at Drew’s father’s investment banking firm, every aspect of the dashing playboy’s life is thrown into a tailspin. The professional competition she brings is unnerving, his attraction to her is distracting, his failure to entice her into his bed is exasperating.

Then, just when Drew is on the cusp of having everything he wants, his overblown confidence threatens to ruin it all. Will he be able untangle his feelings of lust and tenderness, frustration and fulfillment? Will he rise to the most important challenge of his life?

Can Drew Evans win at love?

Tangled is not your mother’s romance novel. It is an outrageous, passionate, witty narrative about a man who knows a lot about women…just not as much as he thinks he knows. As he tells his story, Drew learns the one thing he never wanted in life, is the only thing he can’t live without.

This is the first book I’ve read from a man’s pov and it was an amazing experience. To think that the author who wrote this is a female, just wow. Hands freaking down.

I loved everything about this book! Especially Drew Evans, I mean, who would not love this man?

“He moved his trunk-like manhood toward the weeping petals of her womanly center.’

Who the f*ck talks like that?!”

At first he seemed really cocky to me. But then I started to fall for him, really fall for him. Drew Evans really knows how to get a lady fall for him. He’s really hilarious. I loved being inside his mind and I learned a lot from him!

“For those ladies out there who are listening, let me give you some free advice: If a guy who you just met at a club calls you baby, sweetheart, angel, or any other generic endearment? Don’t make the mistake of thinking he’s so into you, he’s already thinking up pet names.

It’s because he can’t or doesn’t care to remember your actual name.”

He was a womanizer until he met Kate Brooks. God, I admire this woman. She’s brave, smart, sexy and determined.

I also loved their banters. Really hilarious.

“Fuck you!”
She stalks back around my desk toward the door.
“Here? Now?” I look up at the ceiling, like I’m debating the prospect. “Well…okay. But be gentle. My couch is a virgin.”

Seriously, Emma Chase, you are freaking amazing. I loved the way you wrote this, it really feels like Drew is talking to readers. All in all, it was an awesomazing read. Tangled is funny, sexy, romantic and cute as hell.

Just a little warning: If you’re reading this in public, please don’t. Because they will think that you’re losing your shit for laughing so damn hard.

Any thoughts? Leave a comment!! xo

Links: Goodreads | Amazon

I don’t like reading series because. . .

Reading series takes toooo much time and energy and feels, feels, feels. You know that feeling when you are now so attached with the characters and the author does something like kill them and you are now like…

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YES. INFERNAL DEVICES AND HUNGER GAMES. I’M TALKING ABOUT YOU TWO.

That’s why I avoid series as much as possible. If I sense something fishy, I’ll run as fast as I can. I just can’t handle losing characters that are so dear to me and just pretend like it is okay but NO NO it will never be okay, it will never be. Yes, Infernal devices and Hunger Games. You two. Again.

And like I said,  a series takes toooooo much time to finish. Like, you have to wait a year or two because the author of your favorite book is too busy killing off characters writing. And there are so many books I need to read, I can’t be bother at all.

Last year, I only read 3 series, I think. (Percy Jackson, Infernal, FSOG – Yes! I’ve read Fifty Shades of Grey) and there were some series I didn’t bother continuing. I read the first and second book and I just lost interest in it. Here are some of the series I didn’t finish:

1. Legend Trilogy – Legend just didn’t wow me at all. It was okay but I have so many standalone books I need to read, so bye bye. But hey, guys, I want to hear your thoughts about Prodigy. Is it good?

2. Divergent Trilogy – I still haven’t read Allegiant. I lost interest, okay. I saw a lot of spoilers and I read a lot of mixed reviews about this one so, no. Maybe I’ll just read it before the movie comes out.

3. The Mortal Instruments – Sorry. Cassandra Clare. 3 books is enough. And there’s too much going on, so many new characters and the fact that City of Fallen Angels was not that great, unlike the 3 other books. And the fact that Clary and Jace still haven’t had sex ARE YOU KIDDING ME. No. Thank you. Next time, just stick with trilogies.

4. Soul Screamers – 8 books? No. Thank you. I’m still stuck on book 3.

5. Heroes of Olympus – I read The Lost Hero and *yawsn* it was boring. I didn’t connect at all with Jason. And I missed reading Percy’s POV! I need Percy and the gang back again!!!

6. Delirium trilogy – I read Delirium and Pandemonium. I remembered not loving Delirium but it got better on Pandemonium (I liked it). I can’t remember why I didn’t read Requiem. Hehehe. Maybe I’ll try to finish this series this year. Just maybe.

7. Maze Runner Trilogy – Not. That. Awesome. And I saw a spoiler, about the last book. Great.

8. Touch Trilogy– The first book wasn’t that good. It was bad, actually. Second book? No. I have a lot of books to read.

9. Bad Girls Don’t Die Trilogy – Not. Awesome. Boring.

10. Penryn and The End of Days – This is what I get when I jump into bandwagon. Angelfall didn’t wow me at all. It was meehhhhh and I can’t be bother with the second book.

11. Pretty Little Liars – Did I mention that I have a lot of books to read and I’m still stuck on book 9. And this awfully long series is now on book 14. Are you fucking kidding me?

See? A lot of series I abandoned.. (for good.) Maybe it’s not really for me. Also one of the reasons why I don’t read much series is because of the hype. Yup. Everyone’s raving about how good this book is and when I read it, it was meh *coughs Angelfall and Legend*

There a lot of reading challenges I want to sign up for, that involves reading 2 or 3 series. But whenever I think about it. . .

(Just me)

Enlighten me up, do you love reading series? If so, what are the series you loved? / Are you like me who have this bad habit of not finishing a series? / Am I missing something out? Any recommendations? Maybe I’ll check it out. . . someday

Life. Death. And…Love?

Emma would give anything to talk to her mother one last time. Tell her about her slipping grades, her anger with her stepfather, and the boy with the bad reputation who might be the only one Emma can be herself with.

But Emma can’t tell her mother anything. Because her mother is brain-dead and being kept alive by machines for the baby growing inside her.

Meeting bad-boy Caleb Harrison wouldn’t have interested Old Emma. But New Emma-the one who exists in a fog of grief, who no longer cares about school, whose only social outlet is her best friend Olivia-New Emma is startled by the connection she and Caleb forge.

Feeling her own heart beat again wakes Emma from the grief that has grayed her existence. Is there hope for life after death-and maybe, for love?

DNF AT PAGE 84

If you’re a big fan of Heartbeat, or any of Elizabeth Scott’s books, stop reading now. Just a review full of angry gifs and cursing because FEELINGS. By the way, this is my opinion and I’m entirely entitled to it.

Sorry. I can’t go on anymore. I don’t want to waste my precious time reading this book. There are a lot of better and amazing books out there than Heartbeat that I have not yet to read. Sadly, Heartbeat isn’t as close as amazing. Not even close.

I’m so angry. I’m still so fucking angry. I started reading this book last night, it was relatively short. Not bragging but I can read this short book in just 2 or 3 hours but after 84 pages of rolling my eyes, banging my head on the table, banging my head on the wall, pulling my hair out, gritting my teeth. . . I can’t stand it anymore. I gave up and I’m not guilty about it. In fact, I’m so happy that I did not continue  reading this book. But still thinking about this book makes me want to punch someone on the face.

I’m kind of surprised that a lot of readers loved this book. I have nothing against them. I absolutely respect their opinions, I’m fine with that. But still. . . I’m shocked.

Anyway, let me explain why I didn’t like this book.

You know what? I have never encountered a selfish, dumb, stupid, and selfish protagonist in my entire life. Until, I met Emma. She’s so. . . mean, disrespectful, annoying. *throws every negative adjectives* I get it, I get that she’s grieving, she’s hurt, she misses her mother so much, she’s angry. I get it, I do. I really do. But to the point that she’d rather kill her baby brother than see her dead mother on a life support for only a few weeks.

AND WHAT MADE ME EVEN MORE MAD IS SHE CALLED HER BABY BROTHER ‘IT’!! SHE CALLED HER BABY BROTHER ‘IT’ EMMA, YOU FUCKING UNGRATEFUL  SELFISH BITCH UGGGGHHH

She kept on saying that her mother doesn’t even want the baby, listen you fucking bitch, if your mom really doesn’t want the baby she could have get an abortion but she didn’t because he loved Dan so much and your baby brother. And that’s the point Emma missed. And speaking of Dan, I feel sorry for him because of all the things Emma did to him. Emma thought Dan doesn’t love her and her mom, I’m like. . .

Is she fucking blind? Doesn’t she have feelings? Doesn’t she have eyes? ears? heart? EMOTIONS??!!!

IS EMMA FUCKING BLIND?

*DING DING DING*

Emma is absolutely fucking blind. Can’t she see that Dan loved her and her mother so much, he kept up with Emma, stayed with her, understand her even though Emma kept on shutting him off and disrespecting him. I mean, Dan could just leave her if he want to and just find someone to knocked up again but he didn’t because he loves Emma and her mom so much. I think Elizabeth tried to make Emma’s personality really angst-y, rebellious, heartbroken teenager that we’re supposed to pity, feel sorry or sympathize with but what came out is a selfish, pathetic, dumb bitch.

I’m so disgusted at Emma. So disgusted. I never felt this way. All I wanted to right now is kill her and dump her body in the ocean and just let the sharks eat her body. . Oh the pleasure. My hatred for her knows no bounds.

Also, I don’t care about the love interest because I smelled something that he too is like Emma. No. Give me a fucking break.

Is this book supposed to make me cry because it is sooooo emotional because dead mother, life’s falling apart, ‘selfish’ step dad because he wanted to keep his baby. . . Duh. Am I supposed to feel bad for Emma? Because life’s falling apart, dead mother, ‘selfish’ dad because he wanted to keep his baby. . .

BIG DUH. .

Heartbeat is not an emotional, gut wrenching, heart-breaking novel. This book is just pure hatred, hatred, hatred, and hatred. I think that emotion has been passed on me, I mean, look at where am I now!!!!

And I don’t even care if Emma changed at the end (because I’ve read some reviews that she did) No, thank you, no flying fucks to give anymore. Even thinking about that is impossible. There’s too much anger on Emma’s heart that changing quickly is sooo unrealistic. And clearly. . .

You know what, I read a couple of bad books before but this book. . . Heartbeat is beyond bad. My first book of Elizabeth Scott and it was a disaster.

No stars for Heartbeat because this book doesn’t deserve any. . . for me

*Arc received via Edelweiss*

Annie Phillips is thrilled to leave her past behind and begin a shiny new life on Belvedere Island, as a nanny for the picture-perfect Cohen family. In no time at all, she falls in love with the Cohens, especially with Libby, the beautiful young matriarch of the family. Life is better than she ever imagined. She even finds romance with the boy next door.
All too soon cracks appear in Annie’s seemingly perfect world. She’s blamed for mistakes she doesn’t remember making. Her bedroom door comes unhinged, and she feels like she’s always being watched. Libby, who once felt like a big sister, is suddenly cold and unforgiving. As she struggles to keep up with the demands of her new life, Annie’s fear gives way to frightening hallucinations. Is she tumbling into madness, or is something sinister at play?
“The Ruining “is a complex ride through first love, chilling manipulation, and the terrifying depths of insanity.

I wanted to love this book. I almost thought I did but every time I think about it, the way it ended it makes me want to forget I ever read this. Am I too harsh? Sorry. Oh god, I hate writing negative reviews.

It started out really gooood. I swear to God it was really good at first. But then it suddenly became boring and melodramatic. And the worst was the ending, I felt like it was rushed out just to have a ”good” ending. The first half was good albeit kind of slow but it was necessary, necessary for us, the readers, to get settled in the story, to engulf the suspense, to get to know the characters but it was just too much after that half. It was boooooring, nothing happened, just the same repetitive things. That’s why I felt the ending was rushed because everything started to worked out really great for the main character. Don’t get me wrong, I am (well, not always) a fan of good and they live happily ever afters but I am not a big fan of not well thought out endings. Heck, I even like open endings better than endings that felt flat and was finished just-for-the-sake. You know what I mean?

I also hated Annie, the main character, all I wanted to do to her was smack her head for her to wake the fuck up. Her love and relationship with Libby was so creepy. I mean, your employer bullied you, wanted you to skip classes, and even forbade you from having friends, but she still liked her!

She was head over heels in-liked with her employer. If I was her, I would fucking quit. It was really obvious that her employer was a psychotic dumb bitch.

I have no problem with Owen (Annie’s love interest) because He’s the fucking savior of the day! HOOOORAY. He fixed everything up, so there you go Annie and Owen you can kiss and live happily ever after.

Warning: Possible spoilers (not really)

And there are a lot of things that were not answered. Like, how Annie’s mom did not recognize her voice when she called her. How is that possible?? I mean, she’s her mom after all, how the fuck did she not recognized her daughter’s voice! SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME. And when Annie said she kept on calling Owen, but Owen said Annie never called him! I NEED TO KNOW WHHYYYYY. Was Annie really losing her shit? SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME. *sigh*

So much plot holes.

To sum it all up, this book didn’t work for me AT ALL.  Just plain, boring and ridiculous mystery book.

Any thoughts?

Links: Goodreads | Book Depository

Title: Merch Girl
Author: Rebecca Lewis
Date of Publication: May 1, 2013
Genre: contemporary YA romance; music
Goodreads | Amazon | Kobo

Seventeen-year-old Lacey Kind doesn’t have the guts to talk to cute boys, isn’t a size two, and would rather stay home and listen to music than go to a party. But in the summer before her first year of college, she ends up thousands of miles away from home, in the back of a tour bus, underneath the half-naked body of the hottest teen rock star in the country.
When Lacey and her best friend Trina sneak into a Boston nightclub to see their favorite band, they not only get to watch their rock gods perform for the first time, but score a chance to meet the band too. Lacey’s heart races as she comes face-to-face with her idol, nineteen-year-old lead singer, Logan Shire.
The girls charm their way into being hired to sell merchandise on Lansdowne’s first summer tour. As “merch girls” Lacey and Trina quickly find themselves transported from their ordinary, suburban life to an exhilarating few months on the road. But they soon realize that life on the road isn’t always a smooth ride…

I don’t know what to feel about this book. Part of me hated it, so much. And the other part of me… unexpectedly loved it. Warning: This review is not really well thought out, because I’m a hot, hot mess after reading this book and I still am. Will ever be.

This is an intense book! Every uncomfortable and icky subjects were tackled here in Drowning Instinct. If you’re not comfortable with subjects like molestation, cutting, alcoholism, infidelity, lying, then stay the fuck away from this book. Because I’m warning you Drowning Instinct will give you a headache and heart wrenching story. Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you already.

I don’t want to tell this story and you know why? Because this is a fairy tale with teeth and claws.

Jenna is the main protagonist here, she’s a cutter and once been committed in a psych ward. She’s a one messed up girl and her family. Her mother is an alcoholic and possibly committing adultery and her father, like Jenna said, is a psycho (and not possibly), also committing adultery, always out and about screwing his nurses. And let’s meet the infamous teacher, Mr. Anderson, Jenna had an inappropriate and forbidden relationship with him! (Oh good lord) See what I’m talking about? The characters here in Drowning instinct are all fucked up! THEY ARE ALL FUCKED UP.

Drowning instinct is all told in Jenna’s pov. What really fascinating about this book was the way it was told. The beginning of the book was actually the last part and Jenna was just recalling her story into a police officer’s recorder. The thing about this is we don’t know if she’s reliable or not. Friendly reminder, she’s not very reliable and she’s the most unreliable character I’ve ever met.

Drowning Instinct made me feel a lot of emotions. There were times when I just wanted to fucking shake these characters up, because they are so.. bad and so human. There were times I just wanted Mr . Anderson and Jenna to be just happy, stay in their cabin and just have sex whatever they want. I know it’s forbidden, but you just can’t help but to root for these two characters. Mr. Anderson was also nice and so caring.

“Jenna, please. Please, look at me.”
I did – and that’s when I realized that eyes really are the window to the soul.
“Don’t go,” he whispered.

However, when the lies and deception started to unfold. I don’t know what to fucking believe anymore and I still don’t know what to believe.

If you’re looking for a happy ending with hearts and flowers. Well, Drowning Instinct is clearly not for you. This book will never give you answers instead it will give you more questions than ever and that questions will never be answered and it’s just up to you what do you want to believe. It’s up to you what do you want the story to turn out.

If you have read my review about How To Love. You know that I loved and hated it at the same time and it’s the same as Drowning Instinct. Even though I kept on saying that I hated the characters, who am I kidding? I loved them, I loved their flaws, their mistakes, and their lies.

I’m impressed, really impressed. Ilsa J. Bick, thank you for writing this book, for being brave, for creating these fucked up characters no one will think of loving.

It’s safe to say that I am emotionally wrecked because of this book and It’s been a long time since I wrote a long review. WOOOHOOO

If you want your heart to be ripped out in a million tiny pieces, If you want a story that is neither black nor white, well, this book is absolutely for you.

Any thoughts? Leave a comment! xo

Links: Goodreads | Book Depository

Friend: You review books?
Me: Yup
Friend: But, why? Why bother?
Me: I love books
Friend: But you’re not that good at writing ha-ha-ha joke
Me: Fuck you
Friend: ha-ha seriously? Why bother? Takes too much time and you’re absolutely a busy college student
Me: I love books

Is that really the reason why we review books? Book reviews are the most neglected post here in blogging, it’s horribly true. Every time I open my reader all the reviews are the less commented ones, probably because no hasn’t read it yet or it’s too long. It makes me sad to see that and guilty because I’m one of those people who rarely leave a comment on reviews. But I’m also one of those people who always nagged why no one bothered to comment on my super long reviews because, duh, I poured my heart out writing these and no one even left a comment, even a spam comment! Hypocrite much? I know.  And reviews sometimes sparks some jealousy.

And when jealousy takes over…

Here’s the transition:

1. Jealousy: People are commenting on her reviews what the fuck. Ugh, not really amazing. So much errors  and her reviews are like 500 words only. So much hate.

2. Low-self esteem: Ugh. I guess I’m not that good. I EVEN PURCHASED GRAMMARLY. WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG. AM I NOT GOOD ENOUGH? AM I NOT GOOD ENOUGH?

3. Depression: this is so fucked up, no comments, even spam comments or anything. Fuck this. I’m leaving this world. Goodbye blogging friends! Good bye! Because clearly…

*slits wrist*

(I just hope no one goes that way)

See, what I’m talking about? Don’t get me wrong guys, I love blogging, reading and writing even though I’m not really good at it but there are days when I can’t help but to think this way. So enlighten me up, why are we bothering ourselves so much writing reviews???

It’s flipping the pages… so fast. Okay, I don’t know what it’s called but here’s a gif to satisfy your curiosity. Note: When I searched this on google and tumblr, I almost collapsed. Because, I. Just. Can’t. Stand. It. And I still can’t stand looking at it.

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I DON’T UNDERSTAND. (I’m cringing, shaking, hyperventilating right now) I JUST CAN’T UNDERSTAND. I mean, what was that for? What pleasure did you get just by doing that… that thing? Enlighten me, please?

When I saw someone doing that I’m like

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To comfort myself I’m just going to look at this gif forever…

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I JUST CAN’T GUYS. I HAVE TO WATCH SUPERNATURAL AGAIN.

Anyway, Enlighten me up! What is your biggest bookish pet peeve? And, off topic, what is your favorite show? (I just have to know. Please, let it be Supernatural and Criminal Minds).

Litigation lawyer and harried single mother Kate Baron is stunned when her daughter’s exclusive private school in Park Slope, Brooklyn, calls with disturbing news: her intelligent, high-achieving fifteen-year-old daughter, Amelia, has been caught cheating.

Kate can’t believe that Amelia, an ambitious, levelheaded girl who’s never been in trouble would do something like that. But by the time she arrives at Grace Hall, Kate’s faced with far more devastating news. Amelia is dead.

Seemingly unable to cope with what she’d done, a despondent Amelia has jumped from the school’s roof in an act of “spontaneous” suicide. At least that’s the story Grace Hall and the police tell Kate. And overwhelmed as she is by her own guilt and shattered by grief, it is the story that Kate believes until she gets the anonymous text:

She didn’t jump.

Sifting through Amelia’s emails, text messages, social media postings, and cell phone logs, Kate is determined to learn the heartbreaking truth about why Amelia was on Grace Hall’s roof that day-and why she died.

Told in alternating voices, Reconstructing Amelia is a story of secrets and lies, of love and betrayal, of trusted friends and vicious bullies. It’s about how well a parent ever really knows a child and how far one mother will go to vindicate the memory of a daughter whose life she could not save.

I liked this book but it was not really mind blowing amazing.

This book tackles some dark subjects. I am fine with that as long as the author know how to handle it and Kimberly handled it pretty well.

Reconstructing Amelia is told in alternating chapters; Present (from Kate’s perspective) and Past (from Amelia’s perspective) there are also a few extra chapters that include facebook statuses, blog posts before Amelia died. I find the chapters fascinating. I got a glimpse what kind of person Amelia is and those blog posts were crazy as shits. No spoiler. I promise.

I liked the relationship between Kate and Amelia. They truly care about each other. Amelia’s so called friends are really bitchy, but I wish that I got to know them more.

Reconstructing Amelia is full of crazy secrets. That’s what started it all. Some of the bombs were really predictable, others were not. My only problem was the ending. Like, seriously, that was all that? I mean, the author could have done a lot better than THAT.

All in all it was a good read but not that great, mind-blowing read. It wasn’t boring, I mean, I kept on turning pages and I read this for only 5 hours. I just felt like it was forgettable.

Any thoughts? Leave a comment! xo

Links: Goodreads | Book Depository

Title: Another Little Piece

The spine-tingling horror of Stephen King meets an eerie mystery worthy of Sara Shepard’s Pretty Little Liars series in Kate Karyus Quinn’s haunting debut. On a cool autumn night, Annaliese Rose Gordon stumbled out of the woods and into a high school party. She was screaming. Drenched in blood. Then she vanished. A year later, Annaliese is found wandering down a road hundreds of miles away. She doesn’t know who she is. She doesn’t know how she got there. She only knows one thing: She is not the real Annaliese Rose Gordon. Now Annaliese is haunted by strange visions and broken memories. Memories of a reckless, desperate wish . . . a bloody razor . . . and the faces of other girls who disappeared. Piece by piece, Annaliese’s fractured memories come together to reveal a violent, endless cycle that she will never escape—unless she can unlock the twisted secrets of her past.

Da fuq did I just read?

*sigh* let’s just make this review short and simple, shall we? Not that there’s much to say other than it was such a disappointment.

I thought this book would be a good mystery / paranormal. I thought it would be like Pretty Little Liars with a little bit of Stephen king on it. (Says the blurb) Boy, I was so wrong. Another Little Piece is far beyond Pretty Little Liars (I’m a huge fan of the series) Stephen King? Don’t know, ’cause I haven’t read any of his books. And my copy of insomnia is just there on my shelf, can’t pick it up because the book is too thick. Anyway, don’t let the blurb fool you. Just don’t.

Another Little Piece is such an utter disappointment. The first few chapters were good, the mystery was really engrossing. But after so many huge bombs the author kept on throwing, well, everything started to fall apart. Then I don’t know what the fuck I was reading. It was really confusing and weird. My brain couldn’t even comprehend it. *le sigh*

I wished this book didn’t turn out as a paranormal book. It really has a lot of potential as a mystery book. *le sigh again* I expected a LOT again. I’m blaming the blurb. Yep. I am blaming the blurb. I just really thought Another Little Piece would be about abduction, serial killers, and crazy secrets. Well, it wasn’t. It was weird and I must say the story line was unique, nothing I’ve ever read before but it just didn’t work out for me.

What are your thoughts about this book? Leave a comment!! xo

Links: Goodreads | Book Depository

We all hate this kind of conversation:

Friend: Hi! You like books, right?
Me: Um, yeah, totally. I mean, absolutely. I breathe and eat —
Friend: Yeah, Can I ask you for some —
Me: Oh, you want recommendations? Yay! Oh, you should read TFIOS, The Unbecoming of —
Friend: About that —
Me: What? You have read TFIOS and loved it?! Oh my god. We need to talk and fangirl about Gus and how —
Friend: *starting to lose her patience* Yes. Actually, can I borrow it?
Me: Oh Friend: Can I borrow it?
Me: What? *pretends not to hear it*
Friend: Your. Book. Tfios. Can. I. Borrow. It?
Me:*smiles* *DEEP INSIDE OH MY GOD WHAT AM I GOING TO DO DEAR GOD*

We are always stunned, speechless, and helpless when it comes to conversation like that. They are like fucking kryptonite. I’m not saying that we are bad or selfish; actually, we are selfish when it comes to books. We are VERY protective, and I mean that in a good way. That’s how I came up with this idea (I don’t know if anyone already came up with this). Btw, these are the some of the conversations I already encountered that’s why I thought of sharing what type of “lender” we are when someone wants to borrow our books. There are 6 types:

1. The I’m-Sorry-I-Did-Not-Hear-You-Oh-Wait-I-Have-To-Go-Because-Busy Type

Friend: Can I borrow it?
Me: What? Sorry did not hear you he-he
Friend: Your book, can I?
Me: Oh, *intentionally looks at phone* about that, I’m sorry, but I have to go. My neighbor’s friend’s cousin’s puppy is sick. Bye-bye *runs immediately*

2. The I’m-Sorry-Someone-Already-Borrowed-It type

Friend: Can I borrow TFIOS?
Me: Oh, I’d love to! But someone already borrowed it.
Friend: Oh, how about Paper Towns?
Me: Sorry! But my cousin already borrowed it.
Friend: Is that so? How about How To Love?
Me: Yeah, but my 2nd cousin already borrowed it.
Friend: Perks? Me: Borrowed. 3rd cousin. Sorry.
Friend: Looking for Alaska?
Me: Borrowed. 5th cousin. Sorry.
Friend: Fifty Shades?
Me: Borrowed. Grandmother. Sorry.

3. The-Spoiler-y type

Friend: So, the TFIOS? Is it good?
Me: Yes! Buy it. Now.
Friend: Oh, can I just borrow it?
Me: Sure, but be ready because you will definitely cry because Gus and Hazel had sex and Gus and Hazel went to Amsterdam and just so awesome and the Gus died, yeah, he died, what a bummer, right? And Isaac’s eulogy is just so fucking heartbreaking. And Gus’s letter is just so fucking so fucking good I cried for hours.
Friend: ……
Me: Yeah! Here’s the book! Enjoy!

4. The I-Will-Scare-You-To-Death- Type

Friend: Can I borrow it?
Me: Sure.
Friend: Thanks xoxo
Me: Welcome! Don’t ruin my book, okay? My boss’s friend’s uncle gave it to me before he was murdered. And I promised to him that I will never let anyone borrow it because of reasons. But you’re my friend, so maybe he will not mind. I talk to him every single day, btw. Oh, he’s right there. Touching your shoulders. Have fun, okay?

5. The-I-Will-Let-You-Die-Of-Guilt type

Friend: Can I?
Me: Yes!
Friend: Thanks
Me: No probs, actually, it was a gift from Hermes, you know Hermes, right? This book is so close to my heart. So fucking close. And Hermes, he stole it from Hades for my birthday. I’m still so fucking touch and can’t believe it. *sobs* but, you know what, Hermes, *sobs* died *hiccups* because *wipes tears* of this book. So, please, for the love of fucking Hades, don’t you dare *sobs uncontrollably* ruin this book, you heaaaaaaaaar me?

6. The Overly-Strict-You-Will-Never-Even-Touch-My-Book-Because-Of-The-Demands type

Friend: Can I borrow it?
Me: Sure, but, you have to pledge first okay ”I’m not going to fucking ruin this book, I swear to angels” SWEAR? DAMN IT. and then you if you’re reading and eating, just put the damn food first okay, I don’t care if you get sick because you did not eat I just don’t want bread crumbs all over the book. And please use gloves; I don’t want you fingerprints all over my book. And don’t ever talk while reading, I don’t want your saliva in my book. AND you HAVE TO return it tomorrow morning at 6 AM ASAP. And please, for the love of god, if you must, don’t touch it or I will die because of it.
Friend: *flips table and stalks out of the room*

What type are you, guys? I hate to admit it but I’m actually the spoiler-y type of person when someone wants to borrow my books. I just..don’t want that person to read one of my favorite books, that’s why I spoil it for them. And I’m also #2, Whenever I’m in lost of reasons, I always say that my cousin borrowed it yada yada yada. Yes, I’m really selfish when it comes to my books because they are my babies!

So, basically, this is me if you are not really a book lover and just want to read this particular book because it is so fucking popular and you want to borrow it, well.

I’m so sorry if I’m really selfish and greedy, but that’s the way I am. But if a book blogger or someone I really know (a reader in particular) wants to borrow my books, I will absolutely say YES! Because I know that they will take care of them like they are also their babies.

Anyway, enlighten me up! I want to know what type are you? 

Hello! This week’s topic is Top Ten New-To-Me Author I read this year!(They are also my favorites). 2013 is just awesome, I discovered a lot of awesome books and amazing authors this year. Here’s my list:

1.Renee Carlino – Author of Sweet Thing
You. Guys. She’s just amazing. She’s the first author I’ve ever talked to! Sweet Thing is her first book. I loved it! I even recommended it to my RL friends. I loved the slowness of the book, Mia and Will they’re just so perfect for each other. <3

2. Michelle Hodkin – Author of Mara Dyer Trilogy
Even though I hated The Evolution of Mara Dyer. I still love this lady. I mean, she’s the one who wrote Noah Freaking Shaw. She’s like the mother of the awesome and sexy Noah Freaking Shaw.  I liked her writing style. I got goose bumps when I was reading The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. 

3. Rainbow Rowell – Author of Attachments
If you read my review of Attachments you know that I was terrified of this lady. She’s just so popular. But, yeah, finally read Attachments her first novel and I loved it so fucking much.

4. Katie Cotugno – Author of How To Love
I still can’t freaking believe that How To Love is her debut novel. Like, seriously, wow, just wow. I so loved HTL. Just amazing. Her writing style, the way the characters developed. Yes, I’m deeply madly in love with Sawyer LeGrande.

5. Jessica Park – Author of Flat-Out Love
I just want to say thank you to my friend. She’s the one who told me to read Flat-Out Love. Now I’m going to read whatever Jessica Park writes.

6. Jess Rothenberg – Author of The Catastrophic History of You and Me
Again, amazing. TCHYAM is Jess’s first novel. Like, wow. I saw this book on Goodreads and the cover is eye-catching. The book was funny but heart-breaking at the same time. I loved all the music references. I definitely saw a glimpse of Jess’s personality in here. She’s one of authors I really love to meet.

7. Jay Asher – Author of Thirteen Reasons Why
Man. This guy. Just hands down. Thirteen Reasons Why is one the first book that gave me a huge book hang over.

8. Emma Chase – Author of Tangled
What the fuck. Just what the fuck. I mean, just amazing. This is one of the a few NA books I really, really loved. This lady rocks. A man’s pov? Seriously. Amazing. Woman.

9. Kody Keplinger – Author of The DUFF
I fell in love with Kody’s writing style and her characters. They’re just so fucking realistic.

10. Veronica Roth – Author of Divergent
Okay. Let me explain. I only discovered Veronica Roth this year, nope, I’m not a freaking bandwagon. I saw Divergent on Goodreads, I didn’t know that it was really popular. I immediately read it because the blurb sounds amazing. And it’s dystopian, like The Hunger Games. (I’m not comparing them or anything, just saying that they are both dystopian, so calm ‘yo tits lol) I loved Veronica and her books. And joining the fandom is one of the best things that ever happened to me. I met a lot of people because of her books. I haven’t read Allegiant because I saw a huge fucking spoiler.Ugh. :(

Sorry for the long post. I got carried away haha! This is my list of new-to-me authors I read this year. What about you? Link me up!

Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper is cynical and loyal, and she doesn’t think she’s the prettiest of her friends by a long shot. She’s also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush. In fact, Bianca hates him. And when he nicknames her “the Duff,” she throws her Coke in his face.

But things aren’t so great at home right now, and Bianca is desperate for a distraction. She ends up kissing Wesley. Worse, she likes it. Eager for escape, Bianca throws herself into a closeted enemies-with-benefits relationship with him.

Until it all goes horribly awry. It turns out Wesley isn’t such a bad listener, and his life is pretty screwed up, too. Suddenly Bianca realizes with absolute horror that she’s falling for the guy she thought she hated more than anyone.

Why? Why did it took me so long to read this book? *le creys* I’ve been seeing this book for so long, but I kept dodging it. I don’t know why, it’s just that I’m not in the mood for it back then. I mean, I have – had like 100 books on my TBR shelf, virtually. I didn’t have time for it. Finally, last week, I organized my TBR shelf on Goodreads. Yep, I removed some not so interesting books, I don’t even know why I marked them as to read. And do you know how many books were left after that? Guess what? 30+ books. Seriously? I can’t freaking believe it. Anyway, god. I’m so talkative. Don’t mind me. Just keep on scrolling and reading. Okay?

I’m glad I didn’t remove The DUFF on my shelf. I am so glad. Hallelujah. Because this book is one of my favorite books now. (Ugh. I want this book physically on my physically small shelf).

I loved this book, okay? Loved it. Absofuckingterrificlutely. I loved every single thing of it. Funny? Check. Realistic? Well, heck yes! Sweet? Check, check.

Kody Keplinger, god, woman, you are amazing. Your book is UGH-mazing. You did an incredible job on developing the characters. Hands down, woman. I absolutely loved every single one of them. Yes, they are flawed, but that’s what made them real and lovable. Who would want a fake, unreliable, annoying character, right? right? This book hasn’t.

Bianca Piper, main protagonist, I loved her to bits and pieces. She’s sassy, brutal, funny. I connected easily to her, you know, because I’m also a DUFF. I’m not exactly fat or ugly. I’m plain and my friends, they’re always the center of attention because they’re beautiful, they know how to dress like a lady and me? Well, awkward and plain. But I’m happy the way I am. Anyway, Bianca is also a runner (runner of problems) she couldn’t face them that’s why she kept on running away from them. I’m not gonna judge her for that, because I’m also like that and everyone else is. Don’t try to tell me that you are not a runner, who are you kidding? We all have that one problem or problems we just can’t face. Well, kudos to you if you did! Kudos also to Bianca, because as the story progressed, she finally stopped running away from them and she faced them, bravely.

“No matter where you go or what you do to distract yourself, reality catches up with you eventually.”

 
Wesley Rush, on the other hand, is a jerk. Well, a hot and sexy jerk. I loved this boy, he made me swoon. Yes, he’s cocky, overly confident jerk. But this boy is funny as hell like Bianca. I so loved their banters.

“Spanish, huh?” he said, glancing down at the scattered papers as he grabbed them. “Can you say anything interesting?”
“El tono de tu voz hace que queria estrangularme.” I stood up and waited for him to hand over my papers.
“That sounds sexy,” he said, getting to his feet and handing me the stack of Spanish work he’d swept together. “What’s it mean?”
“The sound of your voice makes me want to strangle myself.”
“Kinky.”

 
What I loved about the way Kody wrote him is there’s a reason behind why his character is an asshole. He’s not just a bad boy, he’s not just a womanizer. There’s a heart breaking reason behind all of that. His character development was amazing, his development wasn’t rush (punintentionally lol). Like Bianca, he finally stopped running away from them and he faced his problems.

“Wesley Rush doesn’t chase girls, but I’m chasing you.”

 
*swoooooooooooon*I also loved Bianca’s best friends, Casey and Jessica. They’re the best best friends in the whole world, Bianca is super lucky to have them. They are supportive and caring. They didn’t leave Bianca’s side even though Bianca pushed them away. What I would do just to have a friends like them.

“I wanted to make sure you were fine…and that he was okay, too. You didn’t, like, stab the boy, did you? I mean, I totally disapprove of murdering hotties, but if you need help burying the body, you know I’ll bring the shovel.”

 
All in all, it was an amazing and entertaining read. DUFF is about facing your horrible problems, learning from your mistakes and embracing the duff-ness.

“I was the Duff. And that was a good thing. Because anyone who didn’t feel like the Duff must not have friends. Every girl feels unattractive sometimes.

What are your thoughts about this book? Leave a comment!!! xoxo

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Let’s get started, shall we?

The Break-Up Artist by Philip Siegel-
A Break-Up Artist? Woah. Okay this book sounds Ah-mazing. Can’t wait to get my hands on this book.
Expected Publication: April 29th 2014

 Better off Friends by Elizabeth Eulberg–
I. WANT. THIS. BOOK. LIKE. RIGHT. NOW.
Best friends who are, like, more than friends? SIGN ME UP PLEASE!
Expected Publication: February 25th 2014

Side Effects May Vary by Julie Murphy–
Julie is diagnosed of leaukemia and she convinces her friend, Harvey, who always have a feelings for her, to help her with her crazy bucket list like humiliating an ex-boyfriend. Are ye kidding me? SIGN ME UP LORD. The premise is really good.
Expected Publication: March 18th 2014

Love Letters To Dead by Ave Dellaira–
I have a feeling that this book will be an emotional, heart-breaking read. I mean, writing a letter to a dead person? Yes, this book will destroy my heart, literally.
Expected Publication: April 1st 2014

Tease by Amanda Maciel–
I’ve been bullied before. When I was in High School. It was painful but I didn’t let that ruined my life, self-esteem, self-confidence. I mean, fuck them. Tease really got my attention because it is different than any other bullying-related books. The girl is already dead. Suicide. Killed herself. This book is about the bully, I can’t wait to read her thoughts, what led her and her friends to do those harsh things to someone.
Expected Publication: April 29th 2014

Life by Committee by Corey Ann Haydu-
“…The rules of LBC are simple: tell a secret, receive an assignment. Complete the assignment to keep your secret safe.” Are ye kidding me? I want this book on my shelf now, add the fact that the cover is really cute.
Expected Publication: May 13th 2014

 Say What You Will by McGovern-
I just love the cover. It’s plain simple. Like the covers of Rainbow Rowell’s books.
Expected Publication: June 3rd 2014

Bright Before Sunrise by  Tiffany Schmidt-
“…The last thing she needs is the new kid telling her how much he dislikes her for no reason she can understand. She’s determined to change his mind, and when they’re stuck together for the night, she finally gets her chance.”  I read a review about this book , it says that this book is not a romance. What? It sounds like a romance for me  and now I’m freaking curious.
Expected Publication: February 18th 2014

 No One Else Can Have You by Kathleen Hale-
A Young-adult mystery thriller? GOOD LORD. Can I have this book now? Pretty please?
Expected Publication: January 7th 2014

Far From You by Tess Sharpe-
Again. A Young-adult mystery thriller. Can I have this book, like, right now?
Expected Publication: April 8th 2014

Guys. 2014 is just so cruel, right? Absolutely, horribly cruel. I just want it to hurry the freaking up, so I could read all this books!

What about you? What are the books you are dying to read? Link me up! xo

Can we just talk about the cover for a second? The cover is just so simple yet so beautiful. Right?

Is it possible to love and hate a book at the same time? Yes. It is possible. I’m in a whirlwind of emotions. I’m confused, in love and utterly speechless. Blame this book, dear, blame it. First, let me discuss what or why I hated this book. Okay?

BEFORE (Why I hated it)

• I despised Sawyer, so much. I wanted to kill him. He’s like the biggest jerk in the entire world. I am so glad that he’s not real because if he is, well, guess where am I now? Jail. For killing him.
• Reena, oh Reena, she did not stay away from him! This boy did not call her after they had sex together and the worst thing is, it was Renaa’s first time. Can you freaking believe it? If I were Renaa, I’m gonna go fucking kill him and dump his body in the ocean. 
• Well, I also hated Renaa and of course, Sawyer. These two. Terrible. Decisions. Terrible.

AFTER (Why I loved this book)

• Renaa’s strength. Girl, you are amazing. I do salute Renaa, being a parent is a tough and excruciating role. She handled it perfectly and flawlessly. 
• The writing. The writing is so good and so gorgeous. It mesmerized me and I found myself wanting for more.

Guys, like I said I don’t know if I loved or hated this. After a few chapters, their story started to unfold. I couldn’t help bu to swoon over with Sawyer. I found myself rooting for them to be together, again. (WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?)

“The hideous thing is this: I want to forgive him. Even after everything, I do. A baby before my 17th birthday and a future as lonely as the surface of the moon and still the sight of him feels like a homecoming, like a song I used to know but somehow forgot.”

 
A lot of readers are raving about why Sawyer did not properly apologized to what he did to Renaa’s life. Well, I’m a big believer of actions speaks louder than words and what’s done is done.  I think that Sawyer thinks that there’s nothing he can do about it, a sorry would not change anything. What important is he was with Renaa during the toughest part of her life (not the pregnancy). The alternating chapters played a bigger part for me liking the book and the characters; before and after. It helped me to understand their story and how they became the people they are now. Their story is very realistic, no teenage crap. These two characters (Renaa and Sawyer) are both messed up. struggling their way to be who they wanted to be, struggling to get out and live their life. I also loved the supporting characters, Shelby, Renaa’s bestfriend and Soledad, Renaa’s step mom. I also read a lot of reviews about this book and how they hated the ending. For me, I am happy the way it ended. The ending is right and very simple. Don’t kid yourself, we already saw that coming. Right? Like I said, I loved and hated this book. I hated they made stupid decisions in the past but everything happens for a reason and glad they learned from it. I loved the way the characters grew and matured. I am so impressed  with the characters development. Kudos to Cotugno! I can’t believe that this is her first book. Amazing. Just amazing.

“I think of how it felt to lose him, slow and painful and confusing, and how it felt to wonder if I’d ever really had him at all.”

 
All in all it was a chaotic ride with these flawed, realistic characters. But, I loved it! YES. I DO. It was amazing even though I could not count how many times I wanted to kill Sawyer but in the end he won my heart. *squeaaal*

“I love you.” He said it again, clearer this time, right into my ear, breath tickling. I felt like a hydrogen bomb. I tried to be very still, but I knew he could feel my entire body tensing, a runner ready to begin a race — Get set– Go.  I opened my mouth, shut it again. Oh God.

 
How To Love is about forgiveness, second chances, learning from your mistakes. If you’re a big fan of YA contemporary novels, this book is for you.

What about you what are your thoughts about this book? Leave a comment! xo

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When Amy’s mum dies, the last thing she expects is to be kicked off her dad’s music tour all the way to her Aunt Lou in a depressing hole of a seaside town. But it’s okay — Amy learned how to cope with the best, and soon finds a hard-drinking, party-loving crowd to help ease the pain.

The only solace is her music class, but even there she can’t seem to keep it together, sabotaging her grade and her one chance at a meaningful relationship. It takes a hard truth from her only friend before Amy realises that she has to come to terms with her past, before she destroys her future.

Finding Home tackles some really tough subjects such as alcohol abuse and sexual assault. This book was okay but I really had a problem with the main character.

Let’s discuss.

Amy, the main character, annoyed me. She’s very naive, selfish, self-destructive and she doesn’t listen. First of all, I have no problem with characters who drinks but this girl, she knows no boundaries. I get it that she’s grieving a lot for her mother and also for her father, for abandoning her for the sake of his career but that’s not the right way to cope and handle things. If life has been rough on you then beat it, don’t let it get on you. Don’t let a problem ruin your life, there are hundred ways to solve the fuck of it. There’s this part of the book that I almost wanted to ditch it because Amy let herself drown to alcohol  because the whole school already knows her secret, that her father is famous singer. WTF. Seriously. Also, her character came really desperate for Luke’s attention. Even though Luke already has a girlfriend. I don’t know if I should feel bad for what happened to her and Luke. She wanted it, there she goes, she loss her virginity to some asshole. The only character I liked in this book is Lily, Amy’s friend. She brought some sense into Amy’s thick head. Nick, the other love interest, he’s likable but I do wish I got to know him more. For me, his exposure felt short. Although, I’m glad that he’s not a total asshole like Luke.

I was definitely sure that I’d give this book a one or two rating star.

HOWEVER..

When Amy finally came to her senses. It was really touching. She finally accepted the truth about her mother’s death and  she fixed her relationship with her father and aunt and also to those around her, like Nick and Lily.

Amy’s character development is awe-inspiring. I’m happy for her, I’m happy that she truly found her home with the people she loves.

Finding Home is about self-discovery and acceptance. All in all, it was a good, decent read.

*I received an eARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

What about you? What are your thoughts about this book? Leave a comment! xo

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This is my first book of Rainbow Rowell. To be honest, at first I was really scared to read any of her books. Who am I kidding? She’s really, really popular and that scared me shit-less! Hype books or author and I, are not actually on good terms. In the past months, I already read some hype books or books by a popular author and some did not actually go well. So, every time I see Rainbow Rowell’s name on Goodreads or some blog I’m following. I would immediately close the tab and shut the computer off, because.. I’m terrified. But something has changed this week, I told myself that I should stop hiding from her now and it would not hurt me if I tried one of her book.  So, now, I’m really glad and I’m proud to say that she absolutely deserves the hype.

Attachments is not a YA book and I’m glad about it because I need a little breather with YA books.

Actually, it took me days to actually make a coherent review about this and I’m still not quite sure on what to say without going on a fangirl mode. Wait, guys, I need a moment.

*five minutes passed*
*20 minutes passed*
*2 hours passed*
*12 hours passed*
*one day passed*

Oh, hi there! Glad you didn’t leave me. Hehehe. Now my brain is fully functional again. Let’s get this on, shall we?

Attachments is about Lincoln (never thought Lincoln could sound so sexy.. or is it just me?)He’s a 28 year old guy, still living with her mother, speaking of I kinda hated his mom because she loves treating him like 7 year old guy, seriously, I understand her intentions but.. he’s 28 years old for goodness sake. Lincoln job is to read e-mails, well, his job is to actually warn his co-workers to stop sending unappropriate e-mails while at work. He doesn’t actually love his job and he thought so many times about quitting. That’s where Beth and Jennifer comes in. Seriously. These two ladies are HILARIOUS BIG TIME! Even though, I only got to know them through their e-mails. Did I also mention that they are really hilarious? Yes, I did. I found myself looking forward on reading their e-mails, like Lincoln. Gee, couldn’t blame that man, these girls are such fun to read.

Lincoln is such a wonderful, lovable character. I fell in love with him in so many ways I could not even imagine. I understand his struggles and insecurities, that’s what made him real. I’m so happy that he fought them and made a stand for himself. There was this one part of Lincoln’s life that I wanted to hug him tight.. (I sound like a creep) But I am glad that Beth came into his life in a very unexpected way.

“I’d know you in the dark,” he said. “From a thousand miles away. There’s nothing you could become that I haven’t already fallen in love with.”

 
Attachments is a slow pace book but I assure you that the wait is going to be worth it. Although, I could count the times I almost scream at this book! Because I really, really do want them to be together and hallelujah, did I mention that it was worth it?

“Lincoln?” she asked.
“Yes?”
“Do you believe in love at first sight?”
He made himself look at her face, at her wide-open eyes and earnest forehead. At her unbearably sweet mouth.
“I don’t know,” he said. “Do you believe in love before that?”
Her breath caught in her throat like a sore hiccup.
And then it was too much to keep trying not to kiss her.”

 
All in all, I’m in deep awe. Rainbow Rowell’s writing mesmerized the living soul out of me. I so want to hug her for creating a wonderful, magnificent literary piece!

If you’re looking for a wonderful, heart-warming, amazing read with a cute, awesome guy flagging your e-mails? Well, this book is for you! Go. Read. It. Now.

“Things get better–hurt less–over time. If you let them.”

What about you? What are your thoughts about this book? Leave a comment!! xo

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Seventeen-year-old Caymen Meyers studies the rich like her own personal science experiment, and after years of observation she’s pretty sure they’re only good for one thing—spending money on useless stuff, like the porcelain dolls in her mother’s shop.

So when Xander Spence walks into the store to pick up a doll for his grandmother, it only takes one glance for Caymen to figure out he’s oozing rich. Despite his charming ways and that he’s one of the first people who actually gets her, she’s smart enough to know his interest won’t last. Because if there’s one thing she’s learned from her mother’s warnings, it’s that the rich have a short attention span. But Xander keeps coming around, despite her best efforts to scare him off. And much to her dismay, she’s beginning to enjoy his company.

She knows her mom can’t find out—she wouldn’t approve. She’d much rather Caymen hang out with the local rocker who hasn’t been raised by money. But just when Xander’s attention and loyalty are about to convince Caymen that being rich isn’t a character flaw, she finds out that money is a much bigger part of their relationship than she’d ever realized. And that Xander’s not the only one she should’ve been worried about.

Er.. Okay, I loved the cover! It’s cute, simple, lovely. The plot intrigued me, I thought that kind of plot is only for telenovelas.

Let’s meet the characters. Okay?

Caymen, the ,main protagonist, I liked her immediately. Although sometimes she frustrates me! She’s sarcastic, very, I found myself laughing every time she opened her mouth. She and her mother, Susan runs a Doll store. Oh,  they are poor and that store is the only thing they have. Caymen’s father left Susan when she was pregnant with Caymen, because her father is a rich bastard and her grandparents disapproved with Susan and Caymen’s father relationship. Meanwhile, Xander, her love interest. He’s super duper rich and Caymen, at first, was skeptical about him because he’s rich just like her father and she knew that her mother would not approve of their relationship and blah blah.

So, now, let me address my issues with this book.

First, Kasie West didn’t tell why Xander suddenly started having an interest with Caymen. (well, maybe she did) but, no, really. Halfway through the book, surprise, still nothing. He just started appearing out of the blue with an already sipped-hot-chocolate on his hand and asking a lot of questions to Caymen and oh my god, isn’t that sweet? (I’m being sarcastic here)

Second, why is Xander hates his father? Why. Oh, yes, his father wants him to, what, run the hotel, be successful. That’s it? Yes, that’s it.Telling me, Kasie West, is not enough. You have to show me.

Third, I didn’t like the way everything was resolved. The ending left me hangin’ with a LOT of questions. Yes, it’s a happily ever after. But, no, that’s not the proper way to end a book! Just because the damn problem has been resolved (in a poor way) it doesn’t mean that you have to end it right away. I need closure. I need answers to my questions. Where the hell is Caymen’s father, what really happened to him and Susan, and the list goes on. Seriously. What kind of ending was that? For a second I thought there’s a second book.

Inspite of that, Kasie West. I have to give you some slack with that twist. You, witty, clever girl. I did not saw that coming.

All in all, even though it has a LOT of flaws, I enjoyed it. For real. Only read it on one seating. However, I’m not going to recommend it. The Distance Between Us has a lot of potential, however, the lack of character development and the story itself was really dissapointing. I really thought the story was going to be tragic. I expected too much from this book because a LOT of book bloggers are raving about how good it is.  *sigh* Still, the cover is really, really cute.

“Sometimes it’s the little things that bring that special someone back to us in some small way.”

What about you? What are your thoughts about this book? Leave a comment! xo

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Lately, or should I say these past few months, since I dived into the world of fiction. I’m slipping away in the real world. You get what I mean? Wait. No. I am not losing my mind.

What the f is the real world? According to normal human beings who doesn’t read books and don’t spend their time blogging and fangirling with fandoms. Real world = Friends. Parties. Amazing parties. Sleepovers. Awesome time with friends. Concerts. Shopping. Whatever ‘normal’ that doesn’t include hyperventilating when the new book from the series you loved got released.

I lost in touch with the ‘real world’. Lost in touch with them, missed the awesomazing parties, missed the gossips about their new boyfriends/girlfriends. Don’t get me wrong. I still hangout with my friends. However, it’s not the same anymore. Whenever they’re talking about something, like the new outfits they’d love to wear and I just nod at them and say whatever it is good to say. But the truth is my mind is in somewhere else. Somewhere else, they don’t give a shit.  I tried to talk to them about reading, but, ugh, some people are not really born a reader. Huh? Whenever they say reading is boring, I’ve never wanted to punch someone on the face so much. Ugh. How frustrating.

When I was in highschool, I was a very sociable person, always there, loved to talk, yes, talkative. Things changed, huh? Ever since I entered college and started reading books, I don’t want to spend my time with human beings (except my family and boyfriend) I just kept everything for myself. Last time my friend told me that I have no social life, I should get out, live some, party some, drink some. Well, fuck it. Although my friend is true about that part, I’d rather stay home and watch Criminal Minds and Pretty Little Liars all day, bury myself in a book, than go out and smile like I am so damn friendly (which was back then) and drink beers till I get drunk. I know, I’m missing a lot of ‘fun’ stuff out there. I don’t even know how to properly apply make-up without looking like a clown. Lol. Yup, that’s true. I’m a 18 freaking year old and already on her 3rd year in college who knows nothing about make-up. Moving on.

Sometimes, I missed that part of myself, you know, outgoing, talkative. But I so love this part of myself that I don’t give a flying bird anymore of what I’m missing out. If you’re not a reader, if you happened to stumble on my blog and read this post. Maybe you’ll think I might regret this someday or worst you think I’ve gone deranged, you’re shouting at your screen right now saying ”you’re too young! go out a little!” but no shit, this is my choice and I don’t regret it.  

Books taught me a lot of great things about life, choices, love, relationships, family and even sex for goodness sake! I made a lot of friends, friends I know will never leave me. It’s also the reason why I’m blogging right now, sharing my reviews, met a lot of wonderful people in this blogging world who are like me, a little crazy with books and fictional characters.

Books took me to a lot of places I’ve been dreaming of.

I met a lot of fictional characters. I fell in love with them, they made me laugh and cry at the same time. Their stories are always there, you know, just one click, just one step from my bookshelf.

They are part of me. Part of my life, my journey, and I don’t want to be separated from them. Ever.

Woah. I think I’ve gone a little too far, my post is so long. Hope you didn’t mind that. I have a question, are you like me? Quiet, a little introvert, always spending her time reading books? Or are you like the outgoing kind, but also love reading books? and how much fictional characters mean to you? leave a comment! xo love to hear your thoughts. Okay?

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