Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Review: Suite Dreams

Title: Suite Dreams
Author: Rachel Hawthorne
Pages: 272
Format: Print/ Paperback
Published: January 1st 2009
Publisher: HarperTeen

Abso-bloody-lutely amazing! This was a very cute little story about Alyssa, or "Lys" and a hot Aussie named Jude.

Crikey! I don't know what to say. This was too cute for words, literally. These little books are so fun to read! Remember, don't take them seriously, they're meant to be ridiculous and funny and corny. Ah, remember all that corn I talked about in the other 'cutsie' books like this? Well, this is no exception. Indeed, this was CORNY! Don't you just love corn?

This is going to be an incredibly short review because, in all honesty, I seriously don't know what to write about for this book- besides the fact it's corny. The main character, Alyssa, is your average University gal, spending the Holiday's doing HOMEWORK! Yikes, that's rather odd. But then Jude, that hot Aussie I mentioned up top, yeah, he comes along because he's couch surfing. And you know what? It exists! Here's the website I found for couch surfing: http://www.couchsurfing.org/ Wicked, eh? I'd do it if I thought we achieved world peace... Yeah right!

Okay, okay, I'm getting a little off topic. Really, this book was cute. If you liked any other Hawthorne or books like this, you'll probably like this one too. These books are something you read for fun, in one sitting.

So yeah, not a great review, but nevertheless you learned something new, eh?

Couch surfing... really? I would never have guessed!

Rating: 5 couch's

Couch surfing, crikey, and hot Aussie's,

-Angela

*Woot, now I've read 3 books of 7 for the Holiday reading challenge ^.^

P.S Thanks to all who have followed me AND entered my giveaway. I've had such an amazing turn out. Thanks so much ^.^

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Review: The Haunted

Here is the link for the giveaway if you'd like to enter: Book lover's Holiday Giveaway Hop

Title: The Haunted
Author: Jessica Verday
Pages: 467
Format: Print/ Hard covered
Published: August 31st 2012
Publisher: Simon Pulse

"Popping the bag open, he held it out to me, 'Want one? Come on, try 'em.'
      'Funyuns make you fart,' Caspian said, and I exploded in laughter."

Caspian is the most amazing, romantic, heartbreaking, handsome, hot, and funny fictional character I know. I love him!

Here's a picture of funyuns if you don't know what they are. I sure didn't until I googled them. Ah, you gotta love google.

I loved this book! I fell in love with Caspian in this one. Like I said in my review for The Hollow, Caspian didn't steal my heart like fictional hotties tend to. He swooned me you guys, absolutely "twisted" my arm into falling for him.

Well, my affection for fictional beings is besides the point for this review, so I am just going to move on...

The Haunted starts where The Hollow left off, Abbey living with her aunt for a few months. After living with her aunt, and after many sessions with her therapist, Abbey comes back to Sleepy Hollow sooner than when she hoped to have returned. Upon returning, Abbey runs into Caspian, but of course. After wanting, and trying desperately to forget him, she can't help but fall for him. Yes, their in love and it is so cute. Mind you, cute things never last long. Caspian and Abbey learn how difficult and life-threatening their relationship can be. Well, we learn of some secretes, we're introduced to new characters, we learn of a specific type of people, we learn more about Caspian and his relationship with Abbey, and we learn that upon completing this one, you need to desperately continue on. Unfortunately I cannot hit the book store right now (curse you homework), but I am gladly picking up the next and final instalment while picking up Clockwork Prince. Tuesday, hurry up and be here will you!

The first book was slow with a fast paced and thrilling ending. This book is no exception. To be vaguely honest, this book is exactly like the first. Slow throughout the book, and than the last hundred pages were exhilarating. I felt like I was on a roller coaster. My questions were being answered, there were new discoveries, and Caspian and Abbey got pretty steamy. Gah, I never knew 100 pages could fly by so fast. Though, just because it was slow does not mean it wasn't enjoyable. A slow ride is fun. It's fun being inside of Abbey's head, almost following her around. It's nice when you want to just relax and enjoy the book. A book with so much going on can be breath taking. That's good sometimes, but other times you want to actual be able to breath!

Some people say the plot wasn't well developed. I don't agree with you people. I feel like the author leaves some gaps in her plot so she can tie in everything for her last book. A little mystery never killed anyone... And no, the cat died from curiosity, not mystery :)

Wow, I just realized how unprofessional this review sounds. That's okay, cause my reviews aren't meant to be professional. Gotta have a little corky reviews sometimes, right? I do hope you still enjoy this review, despite my corkyness.

My rating: 5 funyuns!

Funyuns, farts, corkyness,

-Angela


P.S I just want to say thank you to all who have followed my blog. 100 followers is amazing, I never though I'd get that many. Also, thanks to those who have entered the giveaway. Thank you so much!

Friday, December 2, 2011

100+ Books In A Year Reading Challenge 2012!



Hello my little piggies! For the year 2012, I've decided to commit myself to reading 100+ books in that entire year. You think I can do it? I think I can. This is being hosted by Book Chick City so be sure to check it out, or even sign yourself up!

Challenge Details

Timeline: 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012

Rules: Read 100+ books in 2012 (any genre)

You don't have to select your books ahead of time, you can just add them as you go. Also if you do list them upfront you can change them, nothing is set in stone! The books you choose can crossover into other challenges you have on the go.

You can join at anytime. All books read in 2012 count towards the challenge regardless of when you sign up.

At the beginning of Jan 2012, you will find a link to specific month to add your reviews.

Audiobooks do not count, but all other formats are accepted.

Only fiction, no non-fiction.

This challenge can crossover to other challenges.
So what are you waiting for? Go sign up or check out the other blogs that are doing this challenge.

2012, challenges, commitment,

-Angela

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Holiday Giveaway Hop


So the giveaway hop starts tomorrow! How cool is that? I am so excited for it to begin, especially because it is my first giveaway! Eeeeeep!

This is just a reminder post for you guys. I want each and everyone of you guys to remember to come on over and enter. Here is where you must comment under: Book Lover's Holiday giveaway hop

I hope to see all your enteries tomorrow!

Christmas, snow, giveaway's, winning,

-Angela