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'Man In The Mirror' (Grey's Anatomy Radio Edit) J2 Feat. Cameron The Public


The voice, OMG so good!

Vampire Academy, the Movie

I don't even know where to begin.,

we YA readers, have been hurt so many times... we get promises, we demand so little (and by little I mean a lot), yet no one delivers, I rarely watch a movie based on a book and say ( wow that's much better than the book) because lets face it, when we love a book, we love it not only for the story line, but for the MANY details that a movie can't cover in 90 minutes. I'm sure it's hard to convert a book to a movie without losing much of the essence which makes the book so loved. Saying that, there are so many elements that makes a movie good, sadly Vampire Academy FAILED in so many of them.

I'm not a movie critic, I'm not even a movie's fan, but even I can see how bad the acting was. I don't know if there's an unwritten rules somewhere in the motions business that dictates that  actors in Young-Adult Book Adaptations Movies have to have this over the top dramatic tendency to over act everything, VA movie was no exception to this rule, nothing felt real, not the fight scene, not the friendship between Rose and Lissa, not the chemistry between Dmitri and Rose, and lets face it, that chemistry is 90% why VA book fans wanted a movie. 

Another fail was, that while the movie tried to keep the original story line, the result was events so cramped that I felt the movie was rushed and not at all smooth, Rose is talking to Lissa, put a dead cat in the middle. It was rather annoying. which made the mystery so obvious I doubt it fooled anyone. 

I didn't enjoy the movie as much as I enjoyed the book, maybe it's just me, but it seemed designed for teens. so this one might be on my age :)

Eon & Eona by Alison Goodman

Eon & Eona
(click for goodreads links)


Did I ever mention I'm a slacker??
I think I should mention I'm a slacker....

GUYS! guess what? I'm a slacker!!

But you know how it is, you read, you have goodreads app on your phone, you just update from that, and go on the next book..

you don't?

it's just me?

Bummer ;)

Anyways , it's two for one special today!
I tend not to give away spoilers, (which sucks when I write about a book, then a year later read the sequel, and can't remember a thing, and my review is not very helpful -.-)

Anyways, if you love fantasy, you'll love this! this is a world of mythical dragons, castles and brave warriors, and a girl pretending to be a guy! no this isn't that Disney movie, promise.

We have Eona/Eon. I'm not gonna tell you how the story goes, because, hey! go read it!!! But I'll tell you what I thought about Eon/Eona! that girls is always calculating, always afraid, mapping her every move! she makes mistakes, A LOT of them, she's emotional. But most of the times, she comes through. those two books take you through the journey of a very self-preserved girl, how she loses some battles, and wins some. it's not your normal, (girl vs. world = girl always wins because OMG SHE IS THE SHIT!) no, it's about a girl who wants to survive and be safe, and maybe save the world, she grows a lot, Eona, would turn out to be brave (at some point) and daring. but you'll live that process with her.

The world Goodman built is not that unique, there are dragons and magic, but the way she goes through it is unique, throughout the book, you get to see the world revealed bit by bit, without reading ten pages on describing a tower. Goodman, also goes through emotions and events in a way that you don't get overwhelmed with either. the books is filled with action, but it's just the right amount of action.

I really enjoyed the books! GO READ THEM..

NOW!

Getting Over Garrett Delaney by Abby McDonald

Getting Over Garrett Delaney

Can a twelve-step program help Sadie kick her unrequited crush for good? Abby McDonald serves up her trademark wit and wisdom in a hilarious new novel.




Seventeen-year-old Sadie is in love: epic, heartfelt, and utterly one-sided. The object of her obsession — ahem, affection — is her best friend, Garrett Delaney, who has been oblivious to Sadie’s feelings ever since he sauntered into her life and wowed her with his passion for Proust (not to mention his deep-blue eyes). For two long, painful years, Sadie has been Garrett’s constant companion, sharing his taste in everything from tragic Russian literature to art films to '80s indie rock — all to no avail. But when Garrett leaves for a summer literary retreat, Sadie is sure that the absence will make his heart grow fonder — until he calls to say he’s fallen in love. With some other girl! A heartbroken Sadie realizes that she’s finally had enough. It’s time for a total Garrett detox! Aided by a barista job, an eclectic crew of new friends (including the hunky chef, Josh), and a customized self-help guide, Sadie embarks on a summer of personal reinvention full of laughter, mortifying meltdowns, and a double shot of love.

My thoughts

There is something I do when I finish reading a good book. No, after I cry for days that I don't know what to do with my life after such wonderful experience.

I go to my TBR list, and try to choose a book. Sometimes, that takes me hours, sometimes, I just randomly pick one, see if I have it, buy and ebook if I don't. (most books I read are ebooks, we don't get most book I like to read here, just mjor best sellers :S)

Sometimes I end up with great books! Sometimes I end up with Getting Over Garrett Delaney.

  I love Contemporary YA, there's so many author that take my breath away and make me cry ugly tears like John Green, or Gayle Forman, there are some who make me laugh.

But, Getting Over Garrett Delaney, only made me frown, I just think I couldn't connect with Sadie, or Garrett, or any character at all. Maybe if I found any connection, I would’ve enjoyed it more. Maybe this is one of the YA books that "Adults" should stay clear from. It wasn't bad, I didn't hate it, I just didn't enjoy it.

2/5

I'm back

Hello my two and a half views ;) not that anyone missed me, but I've been away due to crappy Internet connection for the past month, making it hard trying to post anything :( I'm some how back, with a new connection, laptop, and phone! No, I didn't rob a bank ;)

I have piles of books reviews, so I'll start working on them ASAP.

Xoxo, poor girl. I did buy a new car too. I'm really poor now lol

A Million Suns By Beth Revis

GODSPEED WAS FUELED BY LIES. NOW IT IS RULED BY CHAOS. 
It's been three months since Amy was unplugged. The life she always knew is over. Everywhere she looks, she sees the walls of the spaceship "Godspeed." 
But there may just be hope: Elder has assumed leadership of the ship. He's finally free to act on his vision--no more Phydus, no more lies. When Elder learns shocking news about the ship, he and Amy must race to discover the truth behind life on "Godspeed." They must work together to unlock a mystery that was set in motion hundreds of years earlier. Their success--or failure--will determine the fate of the 2,298 passengers who remain aboard "Godspeed." But with each step, the journey becomes more perilous, the ship more chaotic, and love between them more impossible to fight.

 


My Thoughts

Sometimes you love a book, and stalk it! No not like that creepy guy from that book you hate and other loved, no... Well maybe a little.
I love across the universe, and I was stalking A Million Sun, until, I didn't, I don't know what happened really. Life, work, World of Warcraft! shit happened and I just didn't pick it up, until I saw that the third book was out and by then, I decided to hold up so I can read them together. Good thing I did. Because I would have killed for that cliff hanger! Seriously.

A Million Sun ( doesn't it have a nice title? so romantic) had a faster pase than Across the Universe, and had it share of deaths and murders. Both Elder and Amy are dealing with their issues, Elder is having trouble with leading the ship, and Amy is trying to accept the fact that she won't see her parents again, her feelings for the Elder, and trying to adjust to life on Godspeed. Although the fist half of the book felt slow,  it picked up on the second half, and redeemed itself. I was not expecting any of the events with which Revis decided to end the book with, (tease much Revis??)

If you enjoyed Across the Universe, you'll definitely love A Million Suns. Revis sure knows how to deliver.

4/5

Storm Front by Jim Butcher

Harry Dresden--Wizard
Lost items found. Paranormal investigations.
Consulting. Advice. Reasonable rates.
No Love Potions, Endless Purses, Parties, or Other Entertainment.

Harry Dresden is the best at what he does. Well, technically, he's the only at what he does. So when the Chicago P.D. has a case that transcends mortal creativity or capability, they come to him for answers. For the "everyday" world is actually full of strange and magical things--and most of them don't play too well with humans. That's where Harry comes in. Takes a wizard to catch a--well, whatever.

There's just one problem. Business, to put it mildly, stinks. So when the police bring him in to consult on a grisly double murder committed with black magic, Harry's seeing dollar signs. But where there's magic, there's a black mage behind it. And now that mage knows Harry's name. And that's when things start to get... interesting.

 Magic. It can get a guy killed.

My thoughts 


Do not listen to this audiobook! It's annoying with all the sighs.

Dresden is an ok guy I guess, a bit weird, a bit freaky, but over all, likable enough, I liked it, but I was told it will get better at book 4 and on, two friends recommended it, NAGGED more like it, so I will keep reading this series.

 3/5