THE BOY WHO KILLED GRANT PARKER

Source: Netgalley {you rock glen coco}
Genre: YA contemporary
Publishing Date: September 13, 2016
AVERAGE RATE: 3.8/5
Goodreads Description:

Luke Grayson’s life might as well be over when he’s sent to live with his Baptist pastor father in rural Tennessee after getting kicked out of his DC private school. His soulless stepmother is none too pleased to have him, and Luke’s bad boy status has done him no favors with his new principal or the local police chief. He’s also an easy target for Grant Parker, the local golden boy with a violent streak, who has the community of Ashland under his thumb and Luke directly in his crosshairs.
But things go topsy-turvy when, after a freak accident, Luke replaces Grant at the top of the social pyramid. This fish out of water has suddenly gone from social outcast to hero in a matter of twenty-four hours. For the students who have lived in fear of Grant all their lives, this is a welcome change. But Luke’s newfound fame comes with a price. Nobody knows the truth about what really happened to Grant Parker except for Luke, and the longer he keeps living the lie, the more like Grant he becomes.
Kat Spears returns with this explosive coming of age story that explores not only the labels put on us by society, but the labels we put on ourselves, and the work it takes to find out who we really are underneath all the lies.

My Rate: 5/5
My opinions and thoughts on this book:

Big city meets small town

Anonymity of the bunch meets the town who knows everyone.

 What pulled me into reading this was the awesome description. It was like when you watch the movie Footloose and this guy moves into a town that is completely different from his normal environment.  The more you read this book the more you want to know what happens and it lures you in slowly but surely like a snake. There are no words capable to express how relatable it is to people who move somewhere where the routine is the opposite to what it would normally be!

I just loved it so, so, soooooooo MUCH!!!!
It was so captivating and it made you feel anything and everything. You feel compassion towards the protagonist but he also frustrates you; You want him to notice the signs and not be so naïve and ughhhhh! I just love it so much!

From Breakway to The Boy who killed Grant Parker, Kat Spears amazes you once again with her incredible titles.

One thing is… THaT ENdInG got me to alternate the pages like a freaking maniac! I kept re-reading it over and over again just to check if it really ended like that.

KAT SPEARS, I HOPE THERE IS A SEQUEL COMING

I WOULD RECCOMEND THIS TO ALL OF THOSE WHO LOVE KAT SPEARS LIKE ME

QOTD: Would you read this?

EVERLAST BY ANDRIA BUCHANAN

Source:  Netgalley
Genre: YA fantasy
Publisher: Entangled TEEN
Publishing date: September 1st, 2013
AVERAGE RATE: 3.7/5 stars
Goodreads Description:
Allie Munroe has only ever wanted to belong, maybe even be well liked. But even though she’s nice and smart and has a couple of friends, she’s still pretty much the invisible girl at school. So when the chance to work with her friends and some of the popular kids on an English project comes up, Allie jumps at the chance to be noticed. And her plan would have worked out just fine…if they hadn’t been sucked into a magical realm through a dusty old book of fairy tales in the middle of the library. Now, Allie and her classmates are stuck in Nerissette, a world where karma rules and your social status is determined by what you deserve. Which makes a misfit like Allie the Crown Princess, and her archrival the scullery maid. And the only way out is for Allie to rally and lead the people of Nerissette against the evil forces that threaten their very existence. 

MY RATE: 3/5 stars
MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK: 

My expectations for this book were extremely high due to the fact that the cover looked very appealing. I loved the idea of a character who in the normal world wasn't the most popular or anything become a queen! There are talking cats, giants, trolls, goblins, fairies, people who can turn into dragons, dryads, and mermaids! A fantasy novel with all the characteristics of a fairy tale.

The one thing that made me extremely confused was the fact that somethings were left without much explanation or emotion. Like for example, why didn't they talk more about Allie's mom? Throughout the story I could only think about the mom randomly appearing through the book or something. And I guess it had to do with the fact that it's a trilogy and something like that might appear on the next book but either way it got me very confused.
If it wasn't for those little confusing and left unexplained moments then I would have loved it because I am literally Allie( except I cannot swim even if my life depended on it... Life happens okay?!) I loved how it told you that those who seem very important right now won't even matter in other moments.

I WOULD RECCOMEND THIS TO ALL OF THOSE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR THAT LITTLE FAIRY TALE WITH A TWIST.

QOTP: What do you have on your TBR (to be read) pile? 
  

THE SOUND OF US BY JULIE HAMMERLE

Source: Review Copy 
Genre: YA contemporary 
Publisher: Entangled Teen 
Publishing date: June 7th, 2016 
ISBN: 1633755037 (ISBN13: 9781633755031) 
Average Rate: 4.16/ 5 

Godreads Description: Kiki Nichols might not survive music camp. She’s put her TV-loving, nerdy self aside for one summer to prove she’s got what it takes: she can be cool enough to make friends, she can earn that music scholarship, and she can get into Krause University’s music program. Except camp has rigid conduct rules—which means her thrilling late-night jam session with the hot drummer can’t happen again, even though they love all the same TV shows, and fifteen minutes making music with him meant more than every aria she’s ever sung. But when someone starts snitching on rule breakers and getting them kicked out, music camp turns into survival of the fittest. If Kiki’s going to get that scholarship, her chance to make true friends—and her chance with the drummer guy—might cost her the future she wants more than anything. 

  MY RATE: 4 stars out of 5 

  MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK: This book totally blew my mind, I loved the fact that it didn't end how you expected it but at the same  it did. This book was extremely funny and I reccomend to those who just suffered a breakup with their favorite series. FEELS I KNOW I loved the fact that in a realistic way it shows you how things might not go in the direction you want but if you put yourself up to it you can reach anything. The only thing I disliked about this book would be how cliché it was at first, the ex jealous best friend, geek girl trying to be herself, etc. Regarding the cliché beginning the end made up for it.

I would reccomend this book to anyone who:
~ Just broke up with a book 
~ Is up to multiple plot twist and unexpected turns 

  This book was a complete success!  

  QOTP(I'm going to be starting this which abbreviate Question of the Post) :What is your opinion on Fantastical Beasts and Where to find them? 

THE REAL PETER PAN BY PEARS DUDGEON

Source: Review Copy

Genre: Non-fiction, Biography

Publisher: Macmillan

Publishing Date: July 12th, 2016

ISBN:1250087791 (ISBN13: 9781250087799)

Goodreads Description: 
The world has long been captivated by the story of Peter Pan and the countless movies, plays, musicals, and books that retell the story of Peter, Wendy, and the Lost Boys. Now, in this revealing behind-the-scenes book, author Piers Dudgeon examines the fascinating and complex relationships among Peter Pan's creator, J.M. Barrie, and the family of boys who inspired his work.

After meeting the Llewelyn Davies family in London's Kensington Garden, Barrie struck up an intense friendship with the children and their parents. The innocence of Michael, the fourth of five brothers, went on to influence the creation of Barrie's most famous character, Peter Pan. Barrie was so close to the Llewelyn Davies family that he became trustee and guardian to the boys following the deaths of their parents. Although the relationship between the boys and Barrie (and particularly between Barrie and Michael) was enduring, it was punctuated by the fiercest of tragedies. Throughout the heart-rending saga of Barrie's involvement with the Llewelyn Davies brothers, it is the figure of Michael, the most original and inspirational of their number, and yet also the one whose fate is most pitiable, that stands out.
Average Rate: 3.6/5 stars

MY RATE:  4/5 stars
MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:

When I first saw the title, I didn't even think twice about the plot of the book because as long as it revolves around Neverland, I would be okay. When the book arrived, I decided to read its information and even though it couldn't be possible it intrigued me even more. What's more interesting than a book about Neverland is a book about Neverland with a plot twist, a different perspective.

The story as it is was completely interesting and made me want to know more and more. The story made me want to be 5 again, just because if my mind were to wander it wouldn't be considered weird.

I cannot believe that a biography, especially when we are talking about  a non-fiction, would be so fascinating. Awe is close to what I felt while reading this book. Especially when I say that I never cry and this book had me on the verge of tears, not because it was sad but because it touched my child-like side deeply.

I WOULD RECCOMENDED THIS BOOK TO:
Anyone who wants to live childhood and go to Neverland

MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN BY RANSOM RIGGS

Source: Amazon

Genre: YA Fiction

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published Date: June 7th, 2011

ISBN: 1594744769 (ISBN13: 9781594744761)

Goodreads Description:

A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of curious photographs.

A horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive.

A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.

MY RATE: 3.5/5 stars

MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:

Jacob is the type of character that thinks low of himself yet is one of the highest there is out there.
Has anyone watched How to train your Dragon? In the movie people didn't believe that Hiccup was much so they gave him the easiest and safest jobs out there. Jacob was the same, at least for me, I believe that people thought he was a lost cause, he truly isn't. I loved how nice Jacob was and his relationship with his grandfather was just so adorable! Why can't people notice how sane his grandpa is?

Its one of the most interesting and cool books I've read!! I love it so much!!!!

I wished that Victor would have been either alive and breathing ooooooooor ALIVE AND BREATHING!! Seriously! I just wanted to see Victor...



 
Why did Brownyn have to go through that alone!?!?



Okay now back to the topic, the only reason it didn't get 5 stars was because of Victor and because all the children weren't there enough!!
I loved the rest though!!

WHO DO I SHIP?
Jacob+ Emma= Jemma!!!

WOULD I READ THE SEQUEL:
The Hollow City

Yes!!! Probably not right away because even though I loved it, the ending didn't leave me hanging like usually.

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FIRSTS BY LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN

Source: Recieved an ARC
Genre:YA Contemporary
Publishing House: St. Martin's Griffin
# of pages: 320
Publishing Date: January 5th, 2016
MY RATE: Definitely 4.9 out of 5


MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK:
SO at first I thought it was too slow but as it went on I couldn't believe that I got completely sucked into the book like that. This is one of the first authors from which I've read in a long time the gave me the ability to believe in the main character even if in another point of view I would have hated it! I got the opportunity to connect with this character in a way that happens one in a hundred.

I think that Laurie Elizabeth Flynn has now gotten my stamp of approval and whenever someone asks me why I like to read (it happens all the time, believe me) I will say that it's because of authors like Laurie. Even though this book was an advanced uncorrected proof, it was neatly written and perfectly expressed. The only problem was that it took so long to get into the interesting part that I had to postpone reading it, so when the other day I got some free time because my finals were over. I opened the book  and it was as if a switched turn on in my brain changing all of my priorities into finishing that book. I don't know about anyone else but that's how I know it's a good book.

So my diagnosis is if anyone tells me that Laurie Elizabeth has another a book I won't think twice of finding it.

THOUGHTS ON PLOT:
When I read this book I got confused about the mom, which I think was the only problem, I think she should have had better development because instead of untangling her self and turn more interesting she only got more and more confusing. I think Mercy had the biggest character development in the entire book. I know, I know, she's the main character, so she is supposed to have some type of development but in most books I've read that's not what happens. Here? OMG I almost died when I started noticing her changes.

Behind it all I just kept thinking the same thing, this freaking book has an amazing lesson. Most people would think that they believe that it has another one but this is mine. I think the lesson is to actions cannot be taken back, no matter what you do there is no time machine to help you fix your problems. So think 3,942.5 times before acting because you might regret your actions.


MY SHIP: Mercy and Zach are the only ship that I love! Mercedes + Zach= Mach!!!!

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And before you leave, take a half wrapped cat

 

TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE BY JENNY HAN

 

 

Source: Library

Genre: Contemporary YA

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Publishing Date: April 15, 2014

Goodreads Description:

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is the story of Lara Jean, who has never openly admitted her crushes, but instead wrote each boy a letter about how she felt, sealed it, and hid it in a box under her bed. But one day Lara Jean discovers that somehow her secret box of letters has been mailed, causing all her crushes from her past to confront her about the letters: her first kiss, the boy from summer camp, even her sister's ex-boyfriend, Josh. As she learns to deal with her past loves face to face, Lara Jean discovers that something good may come out of these letters after all.

MY RATE: 5/5 STARS

 

MY OPINIONS AND THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK: When I think about this book I think about Peter and when I think about Peter I think that... PETER IS NOW MY SPIDERMAN. I loved the book from the beginning but when I saw the spider-man scene I knew that we weren't going to break up anytime soon. If only something like that could happen to me.. *sighs*

As I write this review I might a little bit like this...



Nope I'm not crying, I just got ice cream on my face which turns out to be like tears!

Why can't these type of fairytale moments happen in real life?

I totally love this book and I tried extremely hard to find at least one flaw in it yet I couldn't so I gave it 5 stars which is really rare from me!

The only problem I had with this book was that I read it as a e-book and when I adore a book I must have the physical copy! So in the end, this book was freaking PERFECT!

IN MY OPINION this is the best funny contemporary I have read since Paper Towns by John Green!
Jenny Han keep up the great work!


WOULD I READ THE SEQUEL?

 P.S. I still Love You.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that I WILL read it!! Its going to be in my next book shopping spree!!!

WHO DO I SHIP?!

Lara Jean+ Peter = Leter... !!!





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I hope you enjoyed this!

And be prepared for my soon to be posted idea!!!