Thursday, March 12, 2015
Review: Paper Towns
Paper towns aren't marked on maps -- they're wallflowers - tiny little towns that not everyone gets to see unless they happen to stumble upon them accidentally.
After Margo Roth Spiegelman's latest disappearance -- she tends to disappear a lot -- Q obsesses over every single clue she left behind, because in his mind, Margo wants to be found by him. And only him. Hence so begins a race against the clock as Quentin's infatuation with Margo leads him to think she will commit suicide in a paper town if he doesn't find her on time.
Instalove is a lot less uncomfortable to read when it's corresponded. I failed to see the spark that Quentin did. But even though his character's state of mind and mine disagreed, John Green's writing skills are hard to deny. Heck, after several pages, I started to beliveve Quentin too, until the story began to make sense. No one really knows who Margo is. Especially not Q who spent his time loving her from afar...
Looking forward to the movie starting Cara Delevingne and Nat Wolff.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Feature and Follow Friday: fell in love with the rebound
Parajunkee / Alison Can Read |
FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY
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Q: Do you have any fury friends?
Latte. My super cuddly co-blogger and partner in crime.
After my dog passed away, I wasn't ready to get another one. Not just yet. Plus, school takes up a lot of time right now to give a puppy long walks. Latte is quite easier to handle. Unlike hamsters, guinea pigs sleep at night, allowing us to spend some quality time every day without compromising my snooze time.
Do you have a pet?
Latte. My super cuddly co-blogger and partner in crime.
After my dog passed away, I wasn't ready to get another one. Not just yet. Plus, school takes up a lot of time right now to give a puppy long walks. Latte is quite easier to handle. Unlike hamsters, guinea pigs sleep at night, allowing us to spend some quality time every day without compromising my snooze time.
Do you have a pet?
Monday, March 2, 2015
Review: The Body Electric
As I lay myself to sleep, I want to drift away to my favorite memory.
Well now, it's possible, thanks to Ella's mom machine The Reverie. The whole spa process is quite popular, and people pay good money to relive a precious moment (particularly about loved ones that passed away). But what if the machine could do more? Like spy on people's brains and seek deep into their deepest secrets?
The Body Electric marks Beth Revis' return after the Across the Universe series and this time she takes sci-fi into a whole other level. Ella's world has exceeded our own (I sure hope so ) technological capacities as humans can be injected nanobots, that would make them healthier. Ella's dad invented this technology and used it on his wife to keep her alive. But the nanobots seems to deter after a while of constant use. The military, on the other hand, seem keen on collecting all the info for personal use. Ella, must choose who to trust, whether it is the government or a group of young rebels who claim she's been allied with them all along.
The plot was cautiously planned, with Ella having to use both of her parents inventions to achieve her own power. Sadly, in terms of romance, the book did not compare to Revis' previous work. There was too much going on to allow Jack to reconquer Ella, whom unfortunately had no recollection of him whatsoever.
Prepared to be astounded, but not swooned.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Feature and Follow Friday: Absorbing Fuel
Parajunkee / Alison Can Read |
FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY
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Q: Your house is burning down and you have time to select three books you own to take with you. What three books?
#1. Gears of Brass
It's the first short story I've published, so I would take my copy for sentimental reasons.
#2. Little Women
I have read the paperback about a dozen times. Alcott was the reason I started writing in the first place. Of course, that means my artistic instincts crave bittersweet love stories. I need to work on that.
#3. Fahrenheit 451
I mean how could you let that one burn?!?
Which books would you save?
#1. Gears of Brass
It's the first short story I've published, so I would take my copy for sentimental reasons.
#2. Little Women
I have read the paperback about a dozen times. Alcott was the reason I started writing in the first place. Of course, that means my artistic instincts crave bittersweet love stories. I need to work on that.
#3. Fahrenheit 451
I mean how could you let that one burn?!?
Which books would you save?
Monday, February 23, 2015
Review: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer
No one survived but her...
Mara Dyer's past is a blur. In one night, she lost her best friend and boyfriend to a tragic fire that no one dares to discuss. And so her family relocates to a new town, where Mara will come to terms that the past just can't stay hidden.
It was a struggle to link the book to a specific genre, as it kept on changing from mystery to romance to paranormal -- all linked to create what became a trilogy. The main love interest was surprisingly presented as shallow, referred to as ''The Shaw'' a player that no girl should come near, especially one like Mara who is still sensitive due to the incident. But Noah ends up being a bookworm, who cares to integrate her into the new school. Why he needs to maintain a persona is explained in the book, making the story even more climatic.
Looking forward to reading the sequel (blame it on the cliffhanger ending).
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