Review: Fangirl

Rainbow Rowell tackles the emerging topic of Fanfiction: is it imaginative or simply plagiarism?

Cath can't seem to do things on her own except for writing. She doesn't want to leave the room or go to the cafeteria. And forget parties -- you are better off reading than drinking yourself into a coma. It isn't illogical why her sister Wren decides to share a college room with someone else. But for Cath -- this decision means betrayal. They are twins, abandoned by their mother at a young age, and were made to support each other. How can Cath face life alone with only Simon Snow by her side?

Rowell's dialogue flows on the pages, both extremely realistic and easy to visualize. The love story she created between two unlikely personalities (introverted Cath and extroverted Levi) is reminiscent of great romance novels such as Anna and the French Kiss. The character's growth alone is worth reading. 

Looking forward to another masterpiece from Rainbow Rowell. 

Top Ten Tuesday: It's all about planning

 

Hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

TOP BOOKISH RESOLUTIONS

Time to begin those wonderful resolutions. Without further ado, here is my list:

1. Go through with my resolutions
This one is super important, since I sometimes tend to forget my resolutions. Guess that's why we are writing them down.

2. Read More of the Best Books Ever list on Goodreads
Just finished number forty two on the list and wish to keep going. It kind of forces me to read the classics.

3. Finish series I started

4. Improve my reviews
Perhaps add a love meter?!?

5. Connect more with fellow book bloggers

6. Embark on a 2014 reading challenge

What are your reading resolutions this year?

                                                 

Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck

Although endearing, Hard Luck is missing that fascinating spark the previous seven books shared.

Once again the faithful readers of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series are left with a mere glimpse of Rowley -- who replaces Greg's friendship with a girl -- and Rodrick another character who goes MIA. Instead, Kinney concentrates on Greg's yearning to belong. The 8th ball Greg finds enables him to have a guide through this discovery process, as he understands that in life friends come and go, but family is forever. 

Prepare for some great laughs and one of the best Easter family scenes that proves the Heffley's still got it going on. 

Caught my arrow #27

Caught my Arrow is a meme similar to In my mailbox and  Stalking the Shelves featuring books that were purchased, borrowed or received that week.

Welcome 2014! This year is all about letting go of the past, and starting anew. Except when it comes to reading. This BookCupid is quite determined to finish the series I've been postponing. Therefore, I am glad to be receiving the sequel to McGee's trilogy. 

Received from Publisher

(Thank you Booksneeze!!)

Luminary by Krista McGee

part two of the Anomaly Trilogy

Netgalley

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

What are you reading this week?

Adrenaline Junkies in YA: What exactly are they teaching us?

The dictionary defines adrenaline as a hormone secreted each time our pulse races -- thus increasing our physical performance in great moments of stress. Addicted to this crazy rush, I've decided to look back into YA novels and see who else has fallen victim to adrenaline. Perhaps we can learn a thing or two.

Rock Climbing

Maya Delaney loves rock climbing with her friends on Vancouver island. One of the many advantages of adrenaline, is the level of concentration it provides you. Therefore allowing Maya to remain alert and cautious while going up the rocks.

BMX

Josie Peters might not have to deal with heights -- but let's not kid ourselves -- racing through various jumps and obstacles isn't easy at all. One false move and you can injure yourself. One awesome move and you feel golden.

Getting a Tattoo

Due to the nerves and pain when receiving a tattoo, the body releases adrenaline as well. Many tattooed friends claim to become addicted to this rush, and always go back for a third.

Outdoor Sex

The fear of getting caught, especially when one is making out can create an explosive rush. Too bad Meg gets caught by a cop (or maybe it was a good thing since he is described as extremely hot.) Adrenaline going up!

Karaoke

Don't want to wind up in jail for an adrenaline rush? Not a problem. Just get up on stage and sing your heart out for all to hear. If you want to pump the adrenaline higher, be sure to record it and post it on YouTube.

Cliff Jumping

Since ending a relationship lowers your endorphin, thus making you hormones imbalanced, why not raise them back up by jumping off a cliff. Bella certainly did. If, by any means, you don't have a supernatural pal waiting for you on the other end, and wish for a more secure fall, then I suggest the last adrenaline rush on our list.

Flying Trapeze

You get to dive twenty five feet while being securely attached with a harness. Believe me (right there in the blue shirt), once you cross your legs at the bar and release your hands the adrenaline rushes through at an incredible speed. Repeat ten times.














Feel free to share your adrenaline rush stories.