Caught my arrow #33

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.

Narrowed down my to-read list this week. Shift had been there for too long, and I was happy to find it on sale. Looking forward to Cress.

Purchased

Shift

Unholly

Cress

Borrowed from the library

Easy
Fire with Fire

Received from Netgalley

Emily and the Strangers (graphic novel)

Adaptation

The Rules for Breaking

What are you reading this week?

Review: Golden

"One traveler, two roads, and an inevitable choice." 

                                                                               -- Robert Frost

Parker Frost might not be related to the famous writer Robert Frost, nonetheless, her records surpass the rest of her classmates. Her mom is certain of her success, taking every opportunity to remind Parker to study. To forego friendships. To be number one. 

But when a teacher places Parker in charge of mailing old school journals to their rightful owners, Parker finds Juliana's, a student who lost her life in a terrible car crash. The revelation far too tempting, Parker reads it and uncovers just how important living life to the fullest really is -- unless you enjoy drowning in regrets. 

The mystery part was expected and evident from the start. Due to her upbringing, Parker's character is one-dimensional.  Juliana on the other hand is not. One can't help but be mesmerized by how poetic, full of life, and romantic, her version is. 

So as you turn the pages remember, you only live once. 

Review: Fake Mustache

Can the government control our votes and force us to make them blindly?

When Lenny lends his friend Casper ten dollars to help him purchase a handlebar mustache, things get out of line. Suddenly, Casper is robbing banks. Hypnotizing people. And the worst part is no one seems to recognize him under the disguise. So how is Lenny supposed to stop him now that Casper is going for mayor? 

Although the story targets middle-graders, the subject matter is quite strong and the tension constantly present. All the while filled with quirky jokes and new characters such as Josie the Cowgirl, who gets her turn at unravelling the crime. 

Fake Mustache teaches us that we can't always stand by and watch friends turn criminals, the power of a well-groomed mustache, and how important it is to stand-up for what we believe in even when we are alone. 

Feature and Follow Friday: All Fun and Games

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Q: Snap it time!! A picture is worth a thousand words. Just give us a pic. 

Since all my pics are on instagram, I decided to play a little game. Below is a picture (worth a thousand words) of characters with books on screen. Can you guess the movies?

Give it a shot!!

Review: For Keeps

Josie and her mom Kate are very close. Their age difference -- Kate is only 33 -- allows them to spend friday nights together watching movies and talking about boys. Until Kate starts dating again. Now Josie has to start sharing her, dealing with a new job, and the possibility that her biological father is back in town. The worst part is that he isn't even looking for her. Why? Doesn't he know Josie exists?

Dealing with a parent's dating life is a tough subject on its own, and yet, Natasha Friend just had to add more drama by bringing back Josie's father into the picture. Josie's despise for him isn't set in stone, but understandable after never hearing from him -- not even a letter after all those years. The story wouldn't be complete without a quirky best friend, and Matt Rigby, a cute boy who might just show Josie a thing or two about trust.

A warm, emotional read to keep close to heart.