REVIEW: Everything Everything By Nicola Yoon

REVIEW: Everything Everything By Nicola Yoon

Series: (Stand Alone)

Published By: Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, and Romance

Format: E-book
RATING: 2 Stars

Pages: 320 pages

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SYNOPSIS (from Goodreads)

My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.

But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.

Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster. 

         I did not really enjoy this book. It went a little to fast and it seemed as certain aspects of the story were just thrown in there for the heck of it. It also had insta-love. The romance and the I love you's happened way too fast. Also, I wish that we got to see more in depth of some of the characters like, Oliver's family. Madeline annoyed me. Some of the choices made by her and the other characters utterly surprised me. There were instances were Madeleine decided to go a path that meant possible ultimate death, and the people around her basically cleared a path for her to do it. It just bothered me.
     
         Some good aspects of this book would be the beginning and the plot twist. Definitely was shocked about how the story ended playing out. Something I was definitely not expecting. I loved the beginning sooooo much!! It was cute, adorable, and it really drew me in. It was just near the middle and the ending that drew me away.

         Even thought I didn't particularly enjoyed this one, I still recommend that you read this one. I know a lot of people who really loved this read. I say give it a try! I ended up giving this book 2 stars.

Have you read this? Your thoughts? What did you think of Madeline's decisions?

Haven't read this? What are you looking forward to in this book?

This book was also part of my 2016 Contemporary Challenge

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REVIEW: Me Before You By Jojo Moyes

REVIEW: Me Before You By JoJo Moyes

Series: Me Before You Series

Published By: Pamela Dorman Books/Viking

Genres: Adult, Romance, Contemporary

Format: E-Book

Pages:  369 pages

Synopsis (from Goodreads

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Lou Clark knows lots of things. She knows how many footsteps there are between the bus stop and home. She knows she likes working in The Buttered Bun tea shop and she knows she might not love her boyfriend Patrick.

What Lou doesn't know is she's about to lose her job or that knowing what's coming is what keeps her sane.

Will Traynor knows his motorcycle accident took away his desire to live. He knows everything feels very small and rather joyless now and he knows exactly how he's going to put a stop to that.

What Will doesn't know is that Lou is about to burst into his world in a riot of colour. And neither of them knows they're going to change the other for all time.

          “You only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it as fully as possible.” - Jojo Moyes

Literally me right now.

              I honestly don't even know what to do with myself right now. I'm just in a terrible and an emotional mess right now. The tears are still rolling down my cheeks. I honestly, would of never picked up this book if it weren't for the upcoming movie coming out. I actually quite enjoyed the beginning of it and that ending though!!! Although, I found myself bored often throughout the book. I love the moments between Lou and Will. I didn't really have much interest for the other stuff. I feel like there weren't actually weren't that many moments where there was just Lou and Will. I wanted more!!! Also, Lou's boyfriend really irked me. Like, just go already. Let Will and Lou be together!! ;P

         This is a book about a man, Will, whose life, one morning, turns completely upside down. I can't remember all the information about it but, after a car accident, he now has to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. He can't be left alone for a long period of time, and needs 24/7 care. When all hope is lost of a recovery, so does his desire of living. That's where Lou plays into the story. After the place she works at shuts down, she needs to hurry to find a job to help provide for her family. A job comes in for in need of a carer. She gets the job, and meets Will Traynor. He is rude, sad, and depressed. She has six months to pretty much give him a reason to live. To see what's out there and to show him that he can have a happy life and to not let the chair he is confined in, define who he is and how he should live.

            

            I would probably give this book like 3.5 stars. The writing style of Jojo Moyes didn't really cut it out for me. I was kind of bored through some of the book but, there was many moments that I was captivated by it. I definitely recommend that you read this book! Even though there were some boring parts, it was a REALLY good read that will make you sob like crazy. All I can say is that I can't wait to see the movie!

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REVIEW: My Heart and Other Black Holes By Jasmine Warga

REVIEW: My Heart and Other Black Holes By Jasmine Warga

Series: (stand alone)

Published By: Harper Collins/ Balzer + Bray

Genres: Young Adult, Romance, Mental Health, Contemporary

Format: E-Book

Pages: 302 pages

Synopsis (from Goodreads)
Sixteen-year-old physics nerd Aysel is obsessed with plotting her own death. With a mother who can barely look at her without wincing, classmates who whisper behind her back, and a father whose violent crime rocked her small town, Aysel is ready to turn her potential energy into nothingness.

There’s only one problem: she’s not sure she has the courage to do it alone. But once she discovers a website with a section called Suicide Partners, Aysel’s convinced she’s found her solution: a teen boy with the username FrozenRobot (aka Roman) who’s haunted by a family tragedy is looking for a partner.

Even though Aysel and Roman have nothing in common, they slowly start to fill in each other’s broken lives. But as their suicide pact becomes more concrete, Aysel begins to question whether she really wants to go through with it. Ultimately, she must choose between wanting to die or trying to convince Roman to live so they can discover the potential of their energy together. Except that Roman may not be so easy to convince. 

Sorry in advance for the short review.

        When I first saw this book, I wasn't 100% sure if I wanted to read this. I typically don't like reading these type of books because when I read them I can't help think of my past. It just brings memories that I rather not bring back up. I heard vaguely about what it was about but, after reading that synopsis I was knew it would be nagging at me at the back of my mind to read it. I could relate a lot to the main character, Aysel. Not the my dad is a murderer thing but, how she feels. I have felt that "black slug" that she refers to the book and just found myself relating a lot with her.

     This book follows a girl, Aysel, who is struggling with depression and wants to die. However, she doesn't want to do it alone. If she does eventually decide to do it, she doesn't know if she will be able to go through with it alone. She finds a website called Suicide Partners. Suicide Partners is a website where you partner up with somebody and commit suicide together. She finds a guy, Roman,  who lives nearby and teams up with him. They plan their suicide together, spend time together as their time dwindles down, etc. As they spend more time together, they slowly become happier. Aysel begins to question whether or not she should do it. However, Roman, is set on dying.  Will she and Roman go through with it? Or will they finally find happiness, in each other?

      I'm having a hard time expressing my feelings on this book. I liked it. I like the way it kind of shows hope even in the worst circumstances (if that makes sense). I love the interaction between Aysel and Roman. I love the little happy moments they spent together. Even though I liked the moments they spent together, didn't the romance seem kind of forced? It just happened so sudden.

That's pretty much all I have for this book. What are your thoughts? What did you think of that relationship? Are you thinking about picking up this book?

RATING: 4 STARS

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REVIEW: Everything Leads to You By Nina LaCour

REVIEW: Everything Leads to You By Nina LaCour

Series: (Stand Alone)

Published By: Dutton Books for Young Readers

Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Mystery, and LGBT

Format: E-book

Pages: 272 pages

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SYNOPSIS (from Goodreads)

A love letter to the craft and romance of film and fate in front of—and behind—the camera from the award-winning author of Hold Still.

A wunderkind young set designer, Emi has already started to find her way in the competitive Hollywood film world.

Emi is a film buff and a true romantic, but her real-life relationships are a mess. She has desperately gone back to the same girl too many times to mention. But then a mysterious letter from a silver screen legend leads Emi to Ava. Ava is unlike anyone Emi has ever met. She has a tumultuous, not-so-glamorous past, and lives an unconventional life. She’s enigmatic…. She’s beautiful. And she is about to expand Emi’s understanding of family, acceptance, and true romance.

                                   This review is going to be pretty short, so sorry in advance!!!

         This was a really nice read! I LOVE contemporary! After finishing a contemporary, I always feel happy. They are always so refreshing!

         This book was pretty short, and it kind of left me wanting more. I wanted more of just pretty much everything. I wanted more of what happened after, more Ava and Emi, possibly more Charlotte and Toby, more of the background setting up stuff, more Tamal, etc. In the beginning I was a little bored of all the movie set up talk but, soon it grew on me. I was really intrigued by it, and now I want to know a little more about it. ;) The next time I watch a TV Show or movie, I will probably find myself paying more attention to the background, setting, and how things are arranged.

         The book was, however,  kind of predictable. Which I, honestly, in most cases I hate. In this book, I didn't really mind. As I said it was a nice, short read and overall I'm really happy about this book. ;)

What are your thoughts on this book? What were your feelings toward all of the movie background talk? Do you also wish that there was a little bit more about what happened?

RATING: 3 STARS

This book also was part of my 2016 Contemporary Challenge!

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