Saturday, 27 February 2016

One Birthday Book!

Hello!

I know what one of the books I am getting for my birthday will be!

Girl Online- On Tour! I bought this at the shops so we are going to wrap it up and stash it.

I can't wait to read it!!

Okay, this was really rushed but BYE!

Zobo!

Saturday, 20 February 2016

The Madman's Daughter- Megan Shepherd

WOOHOO! ANOTHER DISCUSSION!

The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd is a deeply disturbing, creepy and historical novel. It is hard to believe this is her first book!

The Madman's Daughter is loosely based around the H.G Wells book The Island of Dr. Moreau. This book was so good and I can't wait to continue on with the series.

Juliet Moreau is a young woman who works in a medical building as a cleaner and maid. She is tired of living in London, and was abandoned by her father after he ruined his legacy of 'medical brilliance' and her mother passed away of consumption. She meets her long time friend Montgomery, who she hasn't seen in years, and together they go to the island of Dr. Moreau, where Juliet's father is living and harbouring dangerous secrets and terrifying experiments.

As Juliet explores the island and its inhabitants, she starts to question her father and his ways, as well as her own past. 

I really love how exciting this book is. It has twists and turns and some scenes are actually pretty scary. The characters are all different and weird and mysterious in their own ways. Juliet as the central character is great. She knows when something isn't right and her demeanour can be pleasant one time and ferocious the next.

The setting is also quite cool. The island is like a deep jungle with lots of hidden, dark places and corners. 

Yes, there is a love triangle. Cliché, yes. But this triangle is sort of different because the characters are weird and you can't exactly take sides. There is no 'Team Edward' (not Cullen) or 'Team Montgomery'. (Even though I prefer Montgomery :)

The ending was the perfect cliffhanger as well. Expect a few of those!

Overall, this book so really good and I can't wait to read the sequel.

Zobo!

Friday, 12 February 2016

Currently Reading-February

Hi all!

Just thought I'd give an update on what I am reading at the moment:

                                    Wuthering Heights- Emily Bronte

Wild- Cheryl Strayed

The Smiths- Mick Middles

Trash (this is for school)- Andy Mulligan

Yeah, I know it is a lot, that is why I take a bit of a while to finish books, but that's okay, because I am liking every one of them.

Also, this year is already so busy, so I am sorry if I don't post for long periods of time or not as frequently as I did in recent years.

Zobo!

Saturday, 6 February 2016

Books on my Birthday List and SCHOOL!

Hello!

I haven't posted in a while, because school has been busy so far- transitioning into another year at school, and there have been a heap of changes to the system that they used last year.

 I just wanted to share some of the books I so far have on my birthday list. It's coming up, so I just thought- maybe someone (even though I don't have many readers) may be able to recommend a book or tell me if it is any good.

1.The Complete Maus or Maus I by Art Spiegelman. I saw this book in a bookshop and I love the idea and the concept behind it. I like how the Nazis are portrayed as cats and the victims or the innocent are portrayed as mice; it's a creative idea. I just think I would really enjoy this quirky little story.  Maus Goodreads

2. Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys. I have heard that this book is being talked about a lot and I watched a short video of Ruta Sepetys explaining the book and what it is about. I just thought it sounded so fascinating and I actually got pretty sad just from the video so I think this book will be emotional and very historically accurate.  Salt to the Sea Goodreads

3. Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs. I HAVE TO HAVE THIS BOOK! It came out in,like, what? September? I can't wait for it. You have heard me ramble on about it before but I can't wait.Library of Souls Goodreads

4. Girl Online- On Tour by Zoe Sugg. I read Girl Online for the second time because I got it for Christmas and it just reminded me how I love this book so much. It is so cute and I love it! If you have read my review, I still didn't feel really comfortable about Noah, but after reading it again I feel differently now. It's as if reading it for the second time has placed my trust in him. That is why I am really looking forward to reading the second book. Hopefully it lives up to the first!Girl Online:On Tour Goodreads

5. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. I mean, come on. A competition (I love books with some sort of competition in them). 80S POP CULTURE I MEAN WOW THIS IS MY TYPE OF BOOK! When I eventually read this book I really hope it is crammed full of 80s pop culture references.Ready Player One Goodreads

6. Wolf by Wolf- this book fascinates me because it is set as if Hitler won WWII. It sounds really good.Wolf by Wolf Goodreads

7. Any sort of autobiography or biography by historical icons or music icons like David Bowie. That would be cool.

Also, a Kindle card so I can buy Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas on my Kindle.Crown of Midnight Goodreads

So yeah, that's it basically.

Zobo!