ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER BY STEPHANIE PERKINS

In case you didn't already know, Isla and the Happily Ever After is the third book in the series by Stephanie Perkins, however you can read the book in whatever order you like- though I do strongly suggest you read them as they came out:

Anna and the French Kiss

Lola and the Boy Next Door 

Isla and the Happily Ever After

There are a few spoilers in Isla of the events of the previous books, if you're bothered by such things like me.

I GIVE IT 5/5 BECAUSE I UTTERLY ADORE THE CHARACTERS THE PLOTS AND THE WONDERFUL SETTINGS. 

Isla might be my favourite of all the books- barely pipping Anna to the post- simply because I related to her the most. The way she deals with situations is very similar to the way I do so I didn't feel the conflict between what the reader thinks is best and what the characters do, especially when Isla dealt with Hattie. 

I loved the development of Isla and Josh's relationship, that is was fast and energetic and that for a large part of the book they were together unlike in Anna or Lola where it takes the whole book for them to really see it.  Their development as characters was also wonderful, there was a strong difference between beginning-of-the-book Josh and end-of-the-book Josh, similarly with Isla. 

Not only can you see Josh and Isla changing, you get to see Anna and St Clair get engaged! I was ecstatic to see them again and the proposal made my heart melt into a gooey puddle. Calliope was going for gold, Lola and Cricket were cheering them on and Meredith was being utterly wonderful (I'm glad that she's not paired off, just to keep everything grounded because not everyone gets someone when they turn eighteen!).

As always, Stephanie Perkins' writing makes a clear, clean cut film begin inside my head which is lovely. I know exactly what the characters look like, who they are and how they'll react which is surprisingly rare. Thank you, Stephanie Perkins for a fab series!

Can't wait to read more by her!

See you later,

E x

THE LUNAR CHRONICLES BOOKS 1-3 COMBO REVIEW

CINDER, SCARLET & CRESS BY MARISSA MEYER

I'll admit I was hesitant to start this series because robots, androids and aliens GHUH but thankfully, my expectations were completely wrong. I'm not one for intense science fiction and in a way this series is science fiction, however, once thrown against the fantastical fairy tale theme it creates a wonderfully balanced contrast between old and new. 

I would recommend this series to readers, perhaps not just anyone because, although I really adored the first book, the predictability of Cinder might not encourage them to read on. It cannot help but be a little predictable because it's based off Cinderella and it has to be happen that way so that the rest of the story can happen.

I GIVE IT 5/5 STARS

There are so many shocking things in this series, though every time I try and think of one I can't because all the shocking things make total sense! The fact that the plague is biological warfare was one of the main ones, I was absolutely dumbstruck and annoyed that I hadn't seen it sooner.
When it was revealed that Wolf was one of the weird wolfy things from Cinder, it didn't click entirely because I'd imagined Hunger Games Mutts- though it was said that those were early prototypes.


I must talk about the relationships before I burst.
Cinder and Kai are so wonderful together because their love has suffered and regenerated through the books right from when Kai finds out about Cinder being a cyborg to when he's kidnapped by Cinder and he finds out she's the lost Princess Selene.

Out of all the relationships we've seen, Wolf and Scarlet are my least favourite, only because they're a bit insta-lovey. Wolf sold out her and her grandmother, delivered her to a group of other wolfy people- admittedly saved her- and then joined Cinder's ragtag band of fugitives. I still like them though!

Cress and Thorne make me:

That is all.

I am excited to meet Winter properly, she seems like a Drusilla from Buffy the Vampire Slayer kind of crazy character (though hopefully less evil). She must be relatively good considering she's only going mad because she's stopped using her powers because she doesn't believe it's right. That's a heavy price to pay just to feel like she's being morally right.

See you soon, 

E x

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SPIRIT BOUND BY RICHELLE MEAD

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Oooooh things were just hotting up in this book. 

1ST BOOK: VAMPIRE ACADEMY REVIEW + BLURB

(WARNING: BABBLE AHEAD)

I think it was pretty obvious that they were going to save Dimitri, that he was going to stay away from her but damn, he actually stayed away much more aggressively than I thought possible. Gah! WHEN THE GUARDS CAME FOR ROSE I ACTUALLY SHRIEKED THEN SQUEALED WHEN DIMITRI FOUGHT TO PROTECT HER. 

Adrian. I do like Adrian as a character but I'm not too keen on Rose being with him simply because they just don't fit well together. They can't bring him along on all their escapades, they didn't fall in love, they just had fun together which is why I think Romitri is more pure and right. 

I DO LIKE ADRIAN. JUST TO CLARIFY.

GAH  THE QUEEN'S DEATH?! WHAT 

ps i know that wasn't a review buT FEELS 

FANGIRL BY RAINBOW ROWELL REVIEW

Gah, I loved this book so much!

5 stars!

Fangirl takes on an entirely different tone than Rainbow Rowell's first book, Eleanor & Park, which I loved. The characters were fun, complex and well thought out. I felt very drawn to Cath as the narrator because I could relate to so many of things she loved, fanfiction, writing and Levi. Not just those things though because I feel similarly about social interactions and change. 

I think this is probably my favourite contemporary book because of the fact that I could relate so heavily with the main character and her situation. 

A MUST READ!

-E

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas Review + Discussion

I give this book 3.5 stars!

This is the second book in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. Overall I do enjoy reading these book because the plot is always interesting and engaging, however I always feel that something is missing. Crown of Midnight is written in a very distant third person where you aren't always sure of what Celaena is thinking or how she really feels because, like at the beginning of the book, she lies to herself. 

Generally I did enjoy it and will definitely continue with the series because I am curious for how the characters wind up after their big adventure!

One thing that really bothered me about this book is that one of the characters made the mistake of not sharing important details like thE FACT THAT HER FRIEND WAS GOING TO BE KILLED. I just really hate it when characters do not communicate about these kinds of things because the likelihood is that the event is going to happen or at least try to happen. This is why I stopped liking Chaol as much as I used to (also Warner from the Shatter Me series is kind of living inside my head right now). Although I realise he did not want the King to question his loyalties but it irritates me nonetheless. 

Celaena Sardothien is an interesting character though I am not quite sure I enjoy her as a protagonist. She's badass and frankly terrifying but also closed off from the reader which is keeping me from falling into the story completely. 

Those were just the things I didn't like. Do not fear, the good bits outweighed the bad (for me)!

Plot and pacing were good, characters were three dimensional and altogether an interesting read. 

-E x

GENRE RECOMMENDATIONS

I'm going to recommend one book from my favourite genres, hope you enjoy it!

Contemporary

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys a bitter-sweet love story where trading comics and mixtapes are the most common form of flirting.
I don't read much contemporary and I was quite surprised I enjoyed it!

You'll probably like this if you liked:

• Looking for Alaska by John Green 
• Paper Towns by John Green 
• Perks of Being a Wallflower

Paranormal

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

Even if you're a little bored of vampires I think this is still an interesting twist on the theme with its use of Russian/Romanian folklore and the addition of Guardians who protect the good vampires, Moroi, from the evil, immortal vampires, the Strigoi. Rose is a kick-ass (kick arse just sounds weird) female lead and a lot of fun to read. I am currently reading the fifth book. 

You'll probably like this if you enjoyed:

• The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
• Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (Don't panic, they're very different!)
• Divergent by Veronica Roth

Science Fiction

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

This story is set in a future where the human race has moved onto a new planet. This is probably my least read genre simply because space and alien don't often interest me but this is a really fresh take on sci-fi. It's an adventure novel set on a different planet, really. I'm having trouble describing how unconventional and conventional it is.

You'll probably like this if you enjoyed:

• The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey
• Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling (I am rly struggling with this list)

High Fantasy

Throne of Glass by Sarah J Mass

If you like badassery then allow me to introduce you to Celaena Sardothien, the living embodiment of cool. She is downright terrifying, yet manages to be adorable and sarcastic all at the same time. The story features a competition run by the King to find his personal assassin, Celaena is chosen by the Prince to be his Champion. Not only are there trials between the most deadly people in the world, there is a murder mystery that goes on through the competition. 

You'll probably like this if you enjoyed:

• Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
• Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
• Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

Historical

Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein 

I cannot express my  love for the main characters, they work beautifully together and compliment the story. It's a rare type of story set during war time. The main characters are not young children sent away from the war but young girls who are part of the war effort, they are not boys who go down into the trenches - there's a girl who flies a plane and another who is an interrogator and captured spy.  Just faB FAB FAB!

You'll probably like this if you enjoyed:

• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 
• Five Children and It

Dystopian

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

There are so many dystopians that I wanted to share with you one where the world does not pretend to perfect (a book that isn't the Hunger Games b/c everyone's already read that one). Ruby has a freaking awesome ability which has sprung from the virus IAAN where if you don't die (98% chance you will die) then you get an ability. Alexandra Bracken is very good at waiting for the right moment to spRING IT ON THE OTHER CHARACTERS. I apologise for that outburst it's half twelve at night.

You'll probably like this if you enjoyed:

• Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
• The Hunger Games by Suzanna Collins
• Divergent by Veronica Roth

Romance

Shatter Me Series by Tahereh Mafi

Steamy romance set in a dystopian world where people have developed powers and abilities like killing people with their touch, sound good to you? THIS IS THE SERIES FOR YOU. Beautiful writing, beautiful characters (and development), beautiful story. 

You'll probably like this if you enjoyed:

• The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
• The Mortal Instruments + Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare
• Divergent by Veronica Roth

I am seriously overtired and I need to go to bed now, byeeeee!

-E x