I'll be honest: I went a bit overboard with this book haul! I have three of my own books (Starters by Lissa Price, City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments #1) and Malala's biography) on my TBR this month and got another 8 (oops) books from the library because I got a bit too excited. Not sure how many of these I will actually have time to read this month, but we're gonna give it a go! THE RED QUEEN (RED QUEEN #1) - VICTORIA AVEYARD SYNOPSIS: This is a world divided by blood – red or silver. The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change. That is, untIl she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power. Fearful of Mare’s potential, the Silvers hide her in plain view, declaring her a long-lost Silver princess, now engaged to a Silver prince. Despite knowing that one misstep would mean her death, Mare works silently to help the Red Guard, a militant resistance group, and bring down the Silver regime. But this is a world of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous dance – Reds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart. My favourite 'Dance Moms' girl Chloe Lukasiak is very excited about this series, so I thought I'd give it a go. Yep. THE HATE U GIVE - ANGIE THOMAS SYNOPSIS: Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does or does not say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life. I am SO excited to read this one. It covers the very important topic of racism and police brutality in the United States and the Black Lives Matter movement could really do with a book that explains the problem to young adults! This book is so so important!! HELLO, GOODBYE, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN - JENNIFER E. SMITH SYNOPSIS: On the night before they leave for college, Clare and Aidan have only one thing left to do: figure out whether they should stay together or break up. Over the course of twelve hours, they retrace the steps of their relationship, trying to find something in their past that might help them decide what their future should be. The night leads them to family and friends, familiar landmarks and unexpected places, hard truths and surprising revelations. But as the clock winds down and morning approaches, so does their inevitable goodbye. The question is, will it be goodbye for now or goodbye forever? A short, cute love story to just swoon over for a bit. Easy Summer read. LIBRARY OF SOULS (MISS PEREGRINE'S PECULIAR CHILDREN #3) - RANSOM RIGGS SYNOPSIS: As the story opens, sixteen-year-old Jacob discovers a powerful new ability, and soon he’s diving through history to rescue his peculiar companions from a heavily guarded fortress. Accompanying Jacob on his journey are Emma Bloom, a girl with fire at her fingertips, and Addison MacHenry, a dog with a nose for sniffing out lost children. They’ll travel from modern-day London to the labyrinthine alleys of Devil’s Acre, the most wretched slum in all of Victorian England. It’s a place where the fate of peculiar children everywhere will be decided once and for all. This one is LONG overdue! I read this series like last year and I even got this book a few months ago too, but I the return date came around before I could get to it... Can I just mention that this book is SO BIG and SO HEAVY!! THE ACCIDENTAL LIFE OF JESSIE JEFFERSON (JESSIE JEFFERSON #1) - PAIGE TOON SYNOPSIS: Meet Jessie, the daughter of Johnny Jefferson, as featured in Johnny Be Good and Baby Be Mine… My fifteenth birthday was the worst day of my life, and it's inconceivable to think that any single day in my future will ever be as bad. My mum was killed in a freak accident on her way to pick up my cake. Even when there was still no sign of her after two hours later, and my friends started to arrive at our house, it never occurred to me that she wouldn't be coming back. That was six months ago. My mum died without telling me who my real dad was. And for a while I hated her for it. I thought she's taken the secret of my father's identity with her forever. But she didn't. Holy hell, she didn't. Because three weeks ago I found out the truth. And I'm still reeling from the shock of it. My dad is none other than Johnny Jefferson, mega famous rock star and one-time serial womaniser. And now I'm on my way to LA to meet him and his family. My tiny little world has just got a whole lot bigger… According to Cosmopolitan this book is a "fun, summery chick-lit". Perfect. HEIR OF FIRE (THRONE OF GLASS #3) - SARAH J. MAAS SYNOPSIS: Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak―but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth . . . a truth about her heritage that could change her life―and her future―forever. Meanwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. Will Celaena find the strength to not only fight her inner demons, but to take on the evil that is about to be unleashed? I wasn't super impressed with the previous book in this series, but I'm invested in the story now, so hopefully this one is a bit more thrilling, like the first book in the series, which was brilliant! EMMY & OLIVER - ROBIN BENWAY SYNOPSIS: Emmy’s best friend, Oliver, reappears after being kidnapped by his father ten years ago. Emmy hopes to pick up their relationship right where it left off. Are they destined to be together? Or has fate irreparably driven them apart? Another love story. It is Summer after all, so never enough contemporary romance YA. TWILIGHT (TWILIGHT #1) - STEPHANIE MEYER SYNOPSIS: About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him—and I didn't know how dominant that part might be—that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him. I'm finally going to read Twilight. Another long overdue one, but what can I say, I haven't exactly heard loving praise for this series. But I'm going to give it a try! That's it for this Book Haul! We'll see how many of these books I can actually fit into August!! Let me know what you thought of these books if you've read them!
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Unfortunately only nine books this July. I was hoping to read more as it's Summer, but I've been busy studying for my Mathematics entrance exam so I don't have as much time as I would've hoped. Still, nine is a nice number! Crystal Children (Team Mortis #5) - Bjorn van den EyndeSYNOPSIS: A bunch of girls with the same surname are found dead across Europe with their stomachs cut open. Rating: 2/5 Not going to waste too many words on this book. Again, the mystery was interesting, but the annoying characters were even more annoying than usual. Zenn Diagram - Wendy BrantSYNOPSIS: Math-lover Eva can find out a lot about a person just by touching them or their properties. She falls in love with a boy who doesn't give her these visions. Rating: 3/5 Another one I wasn't too excited about. Too sexist for me. Full review here. The Elite (The Selection #2) - Kiera CassSYNOPSIS: America makes it to the final six girls in the competition for the prince's hand in marriage. Rating: 4/5 Another hit. I am hooked on this series and it can hardly do anything wrong in my eyes. Full review here. The One (The Selection #3)SYNOPSIS: The winner of the competition will soon be crowned. Rating: 5/5 I had to rate this book 5/5 because I just loved this series and wanted to do honour upon it by rating the kind-of-last book 5/5. Full review here. Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2) - Sarah J. MaasSYNOPSIS: Caelena, now the King's Champion, tries her hardest to cover up the fact that she isn't actually killing any of her subjects. Rating: 4/5 I wasn't super impressed by this book, and it took me ages to read as the first half is super slow and I could never be bothered to pick this book up. Fortunately it picked up pace in the second half and finished with a bang. Full review here. Did I Mention I Love You (DIMILY #1) - Estelle MaskameSYNOPSIS: Eden Munro spends the Summer with her estranged father and his new wife in LA, and falls in love with her new stepbrother, Tyler, who is trouble. Rating: 3/5 Eh, this was alright. The main character annoyed me but the plot was enjoyable enough. Full review here. The Prince & the Guard (The Selection Stories) - Kiera CassSYNOPSIS: Novellas about Maxon's life before the Selection and Aspen's life at the palace. Rating: 4/5 Lovely as always. I enjoyed both of these stories, even though I don't care much for Aspen. The Queen and the Favorite (The Selection Stories) - Kiera CassSYNOPSIS: Novellas about Queen Amberly's Selection and about Marlee's love story. Rating: 5/5 I love both the Queen and Marlee, so I loved reading more about them! The Legacies (Lorien Legacies Lost Files #1-#3) - Pittacus LoreSYNOPSIS: Novellas about Six, Nine and Adam. Rating: 4/5 My favourite series can't do much wrong in my eyes. I loved reading about Six and Nine's lives before the main series started and I also loved learning more about Adam's past because he intrigues me so much! That's it for July! I'm halfway through another Lorien Legacies Lost Files book, but I'll include that in August's wrap-up! July wasn't that great of a reading month, so I hope August is better.
It's the middle of Summer, which means I'm craving cute Summer stories!! I've got a bunch of Summer romance novels on my August TBR and I've also already read a few, so here we go! Did I Mention I Love You series - Estelle MaskameSYNOPSIS: When sixteen-year-old Eden Munro agrees to spend the summer with her estranged father in the beachfront city of Santa Monica, California, she has no idea what she’s letting herself in for. Eden's parents are divorced and have gone their separate ways, and now her father has a brand new family. For Eden, this means she's about to meet three new step-brothers. The eldest of the three is Tyler Bruce, a troubled teenager with a short temper and a huge ego. Complete polar opposites, Eden quickly finds herself thrust into a world full of new experiences as Tyler's group of friends take her under their wing. But the one thing she just can't understand is Tyler, and the more she presses to figure out the truth about him, the more she finds herself falling for the one person she shouldn't – her step-brother. Throw in Tyler's clingy girlfriend and a guy who has his eyes set on Eden, and there's secrets, lies and a whole lot of drama. But how can Eden keep her feelings under control? And can she ever work out the truth about Tyler? I read this book just this month and although I wasn't super excited about it, I still quite liked it and it's definitely a good Summer read, as the whole series takes place in Summers! (Link to full review here) Once and For All - Sarah Dessen SYNOPSIS: Louna, daughter of famed wedding planner Natalie Barrett, has seen every sort of wedding: on the beach, at historic mansions, in fancy hotels and clubs. Perhaps that's why she's cynical about happily-ever-after endings, especially since her own first love ended tragically. When Louna meets charming, happy-go-lucky serial dater Ambrose, she holds him at arm's length. But Ambrose isn't about to be discouraged, now that he's met the one girl he really wants. This is on my TBR! It takes place during a Summer when Louna helps out in her mother's business, so a cute Summery love story it is! I've seen a lot of love for this book on Bookstagram. Summer Days and Summer Nights - Edited by Stephanie PerkinsSYNOPSIS: 12 Summer love stories by much-beloved YA authors like Cassandra Clare, Veronica Ross and Stephanie Perkins! I'm so excited to read this one! It's literally 12 Summery love stories, so everything I could wish for in a Summer read! Dramarama - E. LockhartSYNOPSIS: Two theater-mad, self-invented fabulositon Ohio teenagers. One boy, one girl. One gay, one straight. One black, one white. And SUMMER DRAMA CAMP. It's a season of hormones, gold lame, hissy fits, jazz hands, song and dance, true love, and unitards that will determine their future --and test their friendship. A Summer Camp story about drama, love and friendship! An easy Summery read that I really liked! Emmy & Oliver - Robin BenwaySYNOPSIS: Emmy just wants to be in charge of her own life. She wants to stay out late, surf her favorite beach—go anywhere without her parents’ relentless worrying. But Emmy’s parents can’t seem to let her grow up—not since the day Oliver disappeared. Oliver needs a moment to figure out his heart. He’d thought, all these years, that his dad was the good guy. He never knew that it was his father who kidnapped him and kept him on the run. Discovering it, and finding himself returned to his old hometown, all at once, has his heart racing and his thoughts swirling. Emmy and Oliver were going to be best friends forever, or maybe even more, before their futures were ripped apart. In Emmy’s soul, despite the space and time between them, their connection has never been severed. But is their story still written in the stars? Or are their hearts like the pieces of two different puzzles—impossible to fit together? From my August TBR! Cute surf dates to get to know each other again! By the author of the Also Known As series which I love. Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between - Jennifer E. SmithSYNOPSIS: On the night before they leave for college, Clare and Aidan have only one thing left to do: figure out whether they should stay together or break up. Over the course of twelve hours, they retrace the steps of their relationship, trying to find something in their past that might help them decide what their future should be. The night leads them to family and friends, familiar landmarks and unexpected places, hard truths and surprising revelations. But as the clock winds down and morning approaches, so does their inevitable goodbye. The question is, will it be goodbye for now or goodbye forever? An end of Summer book, the last Summer book to read before it's Back To School time. Also on my August TBR. I'm excited to read the Summery reads on my Summer TBR and you'll see my reviews of them appear on my blog soon! Let me know if you've read any of these books and what you thought of them! Did I miss any of your favourite Summer reads? Let me know!
SYNOPSIS: When sixteen-year-old Eden Munro agrees to spend the summer with her estranged father in the beachfront city of Santa Monica, California, she has no idea what she’s letting herself in for. Eden's parents are divorced and have gone their separate ways, and now her father has a brand new family. For Eden, this means she's about to meet three new step-brothers. The eldest of the three is Tyler Bruce, a troubled teenager with a short temper and a huge ego. Complete polar opposites, Eden quickly finds herself thrust into a world full of new experiences as Tyler's group of friends take her under their wing. But the one thing she just can't understand is Tyler, and the more she presses to figure out the truth about him, the more she finds herself falling for the one person she shouldn't – her step-brother. Throw in Tyler's clingy girlfriend and a guy who has his eyes set on Eden, and there's secrets, lies and a whole lot of drama. But how can Eden keep her feelings under control? And can she ever work out the truth about Tyler? Rating: 3/5
Okay, I promise I was planning on loving this, but something went wrong along the way. I just got SO annoyed with Eden! She kept chasing after this boy who, besides being her stepbrother, was also just being a huge jerk to everyone, including her! Of course we get an explanation for all his rudeness and drugs/alcohol abuse, but he's trouble and his past is no excuse for that. He should sort himself out before thinking about starting a relationship with anyone, especially his stepsister. From the moment Dean was introduced, I wanted him and Eden to be together, so I'm rooting for them in this series rather than her and Tyler. I ship Tyler with professional help, to be honest. I will probably read the rest of this series too because I want to know how it ends, but I'm not loving it. What I did like a lot was the other characters! I loved Rachael, who is so sweet and well-meaning, and Tiffani who's not a nice character but she is definitely a good one, Ella, who just tries so hard and whom I love with all my heart, and Dean, who just wants to listen to his favourite band. Tyler's character development throughout the book was good, but I would've appreciated it more if it hadn't been tied with a love interest, as he has way too many issues to sort through. Eden is a nice but naive girl and I think she deserves a boy who has his things in order. Another positive thing about this book was its lowkey theme of an eating disorder! Eden is clearly struggling with some sort of eating disorder and compulsive exercise, and I like that it's tied into the story rather than being the story. I hope this is fleshed out more in the rest of the series!! Also a quick comment on the Dutch version of the book, which I read as the English one wasn't available: there were a bunch of blatant spelling errors and some inconsistencies in the story, which I hope aren't there in the original English version! Overall, this was a fairly enjoyable, though aggravating at times, read and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a summery love story! Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/25063750-did-i-mention-i-love-you?ac=1&from_search=true Amazon: www.amazon.com/Did-Mention-Love-Estelle-Maskame/dp/1492632155 It is often said that a series started out great but went downhill as it went on. There are, however, also series that only got better with each book! The Maze Runner series - James DashnerI liked the first book in the series a lot too, but the action only turned up as the books went on, so I think this is a good example of a series that got better as it went on! The Lorien Legacies - Pittacus LoreThis series started out as fun scifi, but as the books went on it became a bit of a cult thing, where you had to have read all the other books to understand who all the characters were and all the references to past events. I think many readers dropped out before the seventh book, so by the end it was a true cult read and I love those! The GONE series - Michael GrantThe GONE series is one of my favourites in general, and this is also one that becomes a bit of a cult thing, with lots of characters and lots of events to remember. The series also got more thrilling as it went on, and the last two books were incredible!! The Hunger Games series - Suzanne CollinsDon't get me wrong: the first book of the Hunger Games series is absolutely iconic and amazing, but although I wasn't a fan of the second book, Mockingjay blew me away!! I loved it so much and I think although Catching Fire wasn't that great in my opinion, I still think Mockingjay was good enough to have this series make it onto this list! Those were some book series I think got better as they went on! Which ones do you think should be on this list? Let me know!
I've read three books just this year that were set in Paris, so I felt like a blog post listing them was only appropriate. If you love Paris, consider reading one of these books! Going Rogue (Also Known As #2) - Robin BenwaySYNOPSIS: Being permanently based in a local New York City high school as an undercover operative has its moments, good and bad, for 16-year-old safecracker Maggie Silver. Pros: More quality time with her former mark-turned-boyfriend Jesse Oliver and insanely cool best friend, Roux. Getting to spend quality time with her semi-retired and international spy honorary uncle, Angelo. Cons: High school and the accompanying cliques, bad lunches, and frustratingly simple locker combinations. But when Maggie's parents are falsely accused of stealing priceless gold coins, Maggie uses her safecracking skills to try and clear their names. Too bad it only serves to put her and everyone she loves in danger. Maggie and her "new team" flee to Paris where they must come up with a plan to defeat their former allies. Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie PerkinsSYNOPSIS: Anna is looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a great job, a loyal best friend, and a crush on the verge of becoming more. Which is why she is less than thrilled about being shipped off to boarding school in Paris--until she meets Étienne St. Clair. Smart, charming, beautiful, Étienne has it all...including a serious girlfriend. But in the City of Light, wishes have a way of coming true. Will a year of romantic near-misses end with their long-awaited French kiss? On the Spectrum - Jennifer GoldSYNOPSIS: Growing up in the shadow of a famous mother, Clara has never felt good about her body. Now, at sixteen, she has an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. After a social media disaster, she decides to escape for the summer to Paris to stay with her estranged dad and her six-year-old brother, Alastair, who is on the autism spectrum. Charged with his care, Clara and Alastair set out to explore the city. Paris teaches Clara about first love and gives her a new love of food. And Alastair teaches Clara about patience, trust and the beauty of loving without judgement. I liked all three of these books a lot so I would definitely recommend them all! Unfortunately On the Spectrum is not out yet, but it's coming out just after Summer, on September 12th (something to look forward to!). Any good books set in Paris that I missed? Let me know!
SYNOPSIS: Math genius. Freak of nature. Loner. Eva Walker has literally one friend—if you don’t count her quadruplet three-year-old-siblings—and it’s not even because she’s a math nerd. No, Eva is a loner out of necessity, because everyone and everything around her is an emotional minefield. All she has to do is touch someone, or their shirt, or their cell phone, and she can read all their secrets, their insecurities, their fears. Sure, Eva’s “gift” comes in handy when she’s tutoring math and she can learn where people are struggling just by touching their calculators. For the most part, though, it’s safer to keep her hands to herself. Until she meets six-foot-three, cute-without-trying Zenn Bennett, who makes that nearly impossible. Zenn’s jacket gives Eva such a dark and violent vision that you’d think not touching him would be easy. But sometimes you have to take a risk… Rating: 3/5
Let me start by saying: there was a lot wrong with this book. I knew this before starting it, because I read some reviews from people on Goodreads beforehand. I figured I should see for myself, but they were right. I'll start with some problematic quotes so you can decide for yourself whether it's bad enough to not read the book. "Unlike most girls, Charlotte is pretty without even trying" A bit rude? Most girls aren't naturally pretty? 'slut' This word was said so many times, and I have an aversion for using it in any context, but this book also used it in the context of "girls who like sex", which is my least favourite context. 'I just hope it doesn't mean they'll grow up to be slutty girls who give it away to any cute boys who buy them dinner' This was said about two three-year-old girls. Hm. 'most girls' Argh!! This book used the phrase 'most girls' so often to remind the reader that Eva is Not Like Other Girls because Other Girls Are Bad. And I hate that. Girls are great. Not being like other girls is not inherently a good thing. Alright. On to some more positive parts. Overall, this was a pretty cute love story. I am a sucker for clichés, so although other reviewers seemed bothered by them, I didn't mind them. We had the 'One', as in he is the only one who doesn't give her visions so they must be meant to be, we had the dark & mysterious boy and the quiet & 'different' girl, and of course the more girly-girl best friend who helps with makeup before the first date. This book has all the clichés. This made it into a pretty basic but still pleasant-to-read love story. I'd also like to think that over the course of the book, Eva changed and stopped judging other girls so much. She fell in love herself, lost her virginity and wore makeup, so it would be hypocritical of her not to change her outlook. There was an interesting little plot-twist that I liked and I also liked the girl in STEM aspect. Too often YA girls are only allowed to be interested in literature and sometimes art. Let girls love science! There was also the religious aspect, which I know bothered some people but I didn't mind as much. It was just part of her character that she was a religious pastor's daughter, and didn't feel like religion was being broadcasted and advertised for. Altogether, I understand why people wouldn't like this book. I'm on the fence about it myself as well. I think it was a cute love story, but it had plenty of faults. Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/31423684-zenn-diagram?ac=1&from_search=true Amazon: www.amazon.com/Zenn-Diagram-Wendy-Brant/dp/1771387920/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1499510054&sr=1-1&keywords=zenn+diagram Lola - Sierra McCormick It's hard to cast Lola, as she wears wigs, so the actress will have to wear wigs too and she will look different all the time! Sierra is pretty and looks quite young, which I think fits with Lola's character as she behaves like a true teenager and has a lot to learn. Cricket - Asa Butterfield Cricket should be cute and geeky, and whenever I picture him, I picture him with glasses! This picture suits my image of him perfectly. Max - Jake T. Austin Max has to look older and more mature than Lola. He also needs to have a bit of a 'cool' vibe around him. I think this picture of Jake T. Austin shows that he can work that. Lindsey - Peyton List Not much information is given about Lindsey's appearance, so I made a guess and chose Peyton List. Calliope - Natalia Dyer I think Calliope should look fierce and confident, and have the elegant body of a figure skater. Natalia Dyer embodies that and I although she looks soft in this picture, there's other pictures of her online where she looks like she could kick some serious butt. What do you think of this fancast? Let me know whom you would like to see in a Lola and the Boy Next Door movie!
I will be honest: this Wednesday's topic was 'Books not set in the Western World', but I could not find any that I've read. I'll definitely get on this though, so I might do that blog post in the near future when I've done some reading on them. Therefore, a topic from a different month that I think is interesting! Boy Meets Boy - David LevithanOne of my favourite books of all time! The setting is so so awesome, as it is a town where everything goes! No one cares what your gender and sexuality are. This book is every single 'boy+girl love story' ever, except it's with two boys. Refreshing and adorable. Carry On - Rainbow RowellAnother one of my favourite books. The long-awaited companion novel to Fangirl. I loved reading this, as it is a fun Harry Potter-esque book but with LGBT romance. Will Grayson, Will Grayson - John Green & David LevithanI wasn't too impressed by this book, but it was fairly nice. John Green and David Levithan are two of my favourite authors, so I would've hoped for a better book coming from the two of them together. This is still an enjoyable read about an out-and-proud musical-writer and a troubled kid finding each other. I'll Give You the Sun - Jandy NelsonA cute coming-of-age story held up by the fact that First Loves are a bit more complicated when one of the participants is not out to the world. The book does not revolve around the romantic plot, but it is a nice touch that reminds society that there's more to gay people than just the fact that they are gay, as LGBT characters in TV shows often have just the fact that they are gay as their storyline. Writing this list made me realise that my LGBT reads are very limited and I should read more diversely. These LGBT books are pretty much just about gay boys and I need to read some more about girls and trans kids! Let me know if you have any recommendations for more LGBT reads!
SYNOPSIS: My name is Tess Turner - at least, that's what I've always been told. I have a voice but it isn't mine. It used to say things so I'd fit in, to please my parents, to please my teachers. It used to tell the universe I was something I wasn't. It lied. It never occurred to me that everyone else was lying too. But the words that really hurt weren't the lies: it was six hundred and seventeen words of truth that turned my world upside down. Words scare me, the lies and the truth, so I decided to stop using them. I am Pluto. Silent. Inaccessible. Billions of miles away from everything I thought I knew. Tessie-T has never really felt she fitted in and after what she read that night on her father's blog she knows for certain that she never will. How she deals with her discovery makes an entirely riveting, heart-breaking story told through Tess's eyes as she tries to find her place in the world. Rating: 4/5
First of all: the cover is prettier in real life. It has orange borders around it and the blue is a much brighter. I picked this book up because I loved the cover and its colours so much. The book itself turned out to be totally worth it though! I loved that Tess was not the stereotypical skinny, pretty girl who doesn't think she's pretty like way too many YA main characters are. Tess is fat and she does not despise it. "I am big and I am strong and I am powerful - a girl of Everest proportions who won't easily be conquered." I love this quote so much. Even though throughout the book classmates make fun of how Tess looks, she never lets it get her down. She blames their harsh words on them, not on her body. I do have to say that sometimes Tess's behaviour annoyed me to no end. She was a bit naive at times and did risky things that made me roll my eyes. Her silence had bad consequences that could've been prevented from happening if she'd just opened her mouth. But she does speak up at the right time and I think the whole book would've been much less powerful if she'd broken her silence earlier. This book was an emotional rollercoaster and I went from rooting for characters to despising them within mere pages and in the end I just wanted Tess to be okay more than anything. The plot was a whirlwind of emotions and everything just kept rolling and happening, so the reader never has to get bored. I would totally recommend this book to everyone! It's a fairly thoughtful book and thus not a simple and breezy read. But it is completely worth it! Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/25250548-silence-is-goldfish?ac=1&from_search=true Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/Silence-Goldfish-Annabel-Pitcher/1780620004 |
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