Thursday, October 23, 2014

The Sorcerer Heir Giveaway

Celebrating The Sorcerer Heir by Cinda Williams Chima
Released October 21, 2014


About the Sorcerer Heir 
The can’t-miss finale to the beloved and bestselling Heir Chronicles series.

"Chima offers a pitch-perfect blend of high fantasy and small-town reality..." –The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)

"Chima uses her pen like a wand and crafts a wonderfully rich web of magic, while thankfully leaving some dangling threads for subsequent tales." –VOYA  (starred review)

"A smoldering story soaked in tears, sweat and blood, constantly threatening to blaze into an inferno. Spellbinding."  –Kirkus Reviews  (starred review)

The delicate peace between Wizards and the underguilds (Warriors, Seers, Enchanters, and Sorcerers) still holds by the thinnest of threads, but powerful forces inside and outside the guilds threaten to sever it completely. Old friends and foes return as new threats arise in this stunning and revelatory conclusion to the beloved and bestselling Heir Chronicles series.

The Sorcerer Heir is a self-contained story, accessible to readers just discovering the Heir series, but loyal fans will be rewarded by visits from characters they love (and love to hate) from the earlier installments.

THE HEIR CHRONICLES SERIES
The Warrior Heir
The Wizard Heir
The Dragon Heir
The Enchanter Heir
The Sorcerer Heir

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Burned by Ellen Hopkins

Burned 
by Ellen Hopkins


Released: April 1, 2006
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
Series: Burned, Book 1
Followed By: Smoke
Page Amount: 431, US Hardback
POV: 1st Person (Pattyn)
Buy it here: Barnes & NobleAmazon

OVERALL:
Plot-20/20
Characters-19/20
Creativity-20/20
Writing-20/20
Pace-10/10
Ending-100000/10
=99/100 A+
/5






SUMMARY:
It all started with a dream. Nothing exceptional, just a typical fantasy about a boy, the kind of dream that most teen girls experience. But Pattyn Von Stratten is not like most teen girls. Raised in a religious -- yet abusive -- family, a simple dream may not be exactly a sin, but it could be the first step toward hell and eternal damnation. It's with a real boy that Pattyn gets into real trouble. After Pattyn's father catches her in a compromising position, events spiral out of control until Pattyn ends up suspended from school and sent to live with an aunt she doesn't know. Pattyn is supposed to find salvation and redemption during her exile to the wilds of rural Nevada. Yet what she finds instead is love and acceptance. And for the first time she feels worthy of both -- until she realizes her old demons will not let her go. Pattyn begins down a path that will lead her to a hell -- a hell that may not be the one she learned about in sacrament meetings, but it is hell all the same. -Goodreads.com


REViEW:
This is far from the first book I read by the genius Ellen Hopkins. Impulse was the first book of hers that I read and I was absolutely crazy about that book and its ending. It reigned as my favorite book of all time...until now. Hopkins really outdid herself with this book. The plot was so unique and encompassed every aspect of Mormon religion and culture. I really enjoyed seeing how main character Pattyn's religion effected her life. Honestly, I was proud for her when she started to find herself and in the process a cute guy. Did Pattyn become reckless too fast in this book? Well, maybe, but as a teenager myself surrounded by other teens, I though that that made this book realistic and raw, which is the kind of literature the YA genre needs more of. Personally, I thought that the plot was flawless. I couldn't stop reading. Let me warn you though, if you have work that needs to be done, postpone this books because I can guarantee you will want to finish it in one sitting like I did. Hopkins is the queen of plot twists so be prepared for a wild, but heartfelt ride. 

Oh man, the characters ripped me apart inside, in a good way! Pattyn was relatable even with her super strict religious background. Pattyn had questions about morals, God, family, relationships, and about her own family, and she searched and lived to find the answers. Personally, I think that Pattyn was right in rebelling. It was necessary for her to find herself and what she truly believes in. When she meets Ethan after being sent away to her aunt's farm, sparks flew. It might have been a little bit insta-love, but for this verse style of book, I think it flowed very well. Ethan was a perfect gentleman and a truly great boyfriend to Pattyn. I loved seeing how they interacted with one another. However it wasn't just the two main characters who got all of the spotlight. Secondary characters such as Aunt J really tugged on my heartstrings too. She had a truly heartbreaking backstory that really touched me. It made me feel like I was getting to know her as Pattyn did. Pattyn's family on the other hand ticked me off. Pattyn's dad is a drunk and an abuser, two things I absolutely despise. His violent nature added to the raw truth that rang throughout this story. Pattyn is a strong, beautiful, and smart girl. She didn't deserve anything she had to go through, but it was an entertaining journey to see her mature and become even stronger because of the pain she underwent.

I don't think I'll ever be the same after reading this ending. I have to admit, it is most definitely the best ending I have ever read. I'm not a heartless person, I just really admire when authors are able to shock readers like me. I've read a couple hundred books in the past few years, and I find it worth it when I read gems with unexpected plot twists like this book. So many books have the same cliche "and then they rode into the sunset" ending. Though I do wish this book had this, I loved it a million times more because it didn't end as sweetly as I expected. I can't even think of a word to adequately convey how amazing this book's ending was. Hopkins is a genius. Although, I will be emotionally scarred from reading this book for a couple weeks, it has opened my eyes to love.   

My Favorite Part: The ending, of course!



ALL iN ALL:
Do I recommend this book? YES! Read it NOW!

Will I be reading the next book? Pshhhh, what kind of question is that??? I don't know what the sequel will be about because, well, the book kind of ended with a bang, but I still NEED to read it super soon.


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It's a Book Thing
Review by Macy ♥

Monday, September 1, 2014

New September Schedule

BACK TO SCHOOL SCHEDULE!

  This is the beginning of new posts, reviews, and weekly memes consistently. I promise. I just started college and have a lot more time to blog than I did before. I will be taking my blogger responsibilities more seriously than ever. And I know I've said this before, but this month I definitely will make my It's a Book Thing YouTube channel. I recently bought a macbook so I'm hoping it will be easy to edit videos on!

Here's what I will be posting in the next few weeks.

UPCOMiNG REViEWS
1. Lola and the Boy Next Door (♥♥♥♥♥)
2. Last Sacrifice (♥♥♥♥)
3. Just One Day(♥♥♥♥♥)
4. Hidden (♥♥♥♥)
5. Fever (♥♥♥)
6. Pandemonium (♥♥♥♥♥)
7. So Much Closer (no love)
8. Storm (♥♥♥♥♥)
9. Beautiful Chaos (♥♥♥♥)
10. The Raven Boys (♥♥♥)
11. Shade (♥♥♥♥)
12. Sweet Evil (♥♥♥♥♥)
13. Obsidian (♥♥♥♥)
14. Revealed (♥♥♥)
15. Witches of East End (♥♥♥)
16. Deadly (♥♥♥♥)
17. Perfect (♥♥♥♥♥)
18. Tilt (♥♥♥)
19. City of Ashes (♥♥♥♥)
20. City of Glass (♥♥♥)
21. Daughter of Smoke and Bone (♥♥♥♥♥)
22. The Elite (♥♥♥♥)
23. The One (♥♥♥♥♥)

So many reviews, so little time. I have a lot of work ahead of me.


Monday, July 28, 2014

The Selection by Kiera Cass

The Selection 
by Kiera Cass

Released: April 15, 2014
Publisher: HarperTeen
Series: The Selection, Book 1
Followed By: The Elite
Page Amount: 327, US Paperback
POV: 1st Person (America)
Buy it here: Barnes & NobleAmazon

OVERALL:
Plot-19/20
Characters-18/20
Creativity-18/20
Writing-20/20
Pace-10/10
Ending-9/10
=94/100 A
/5






SUMMARY:
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks. Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined. -Goodreads.com


REViEW:
This book blew away my expectations, in a good way! I'll admit I was a little leery to read this book because of all of the mixed reviews and controversy involving such reviews. Let me begin this review by saying that my opinion on this book was not in any way swayed by the author or other reviewers. This is my honest opinion. I wasn't expecting much when I picked up this book. I thought it would be an average love triangle tale with some overused dystopian elements. As soon as I began reading this book, however,  I realized that that was not the case. This book is way more unique than it sounds. It shares the basic premise of The Bachelor, but this book goes so much more in depth as to the society of Illea as a whole and how it runs with castes, which are levels that classify a person's ranking. It's a very interesting dystopian view of the world, one that hasn't been told before. I also really loved that this book encompasses a competition between 35 girls to win over the handsome Prince Maxon's heart. Every girl has a distinct personality and motive for being there. This made drama unfold and interesting friendships to form. 

The characters were amazing! America as the narrator had a very honest and appealing voice. Every emotion that a girl would experience in her given situation was documented, giving this book a realist feel to it. Her relationship to Maxon was quite adorable. Maxon is definitely not what she or I thought he was going to be like. Maxon is an amazing guy with a good and pure heart, not egotistical at all. I'm really excited to see what's in store for these two, as long as America's old sweetheart, Aspen, doesn't get in the way. Aspen is a major jerk and heartbreaker. I'm still pretty angry and what he did to America. Sometimes good intentions just aren't enough. Not a fan of love triangles? Don't worry, there isn't much of one in this book because Maxon is the only hottie in the castle and Aspen screwed up big time. It's fairly obvious who has America's attention very early on. (Team Maxon all the way.)

The ending made me really happy and ready to dive into the next installment. It gave me enough information to be content with the conclusion of the first book yet withheld enough to keep me at the edge of my seat. There are still a lot of unanswered questions about Illea and the ending of the competition, which I'm sure will be answered in the next two books. All in all, give this book a try. It's truly enjoyable and unique. I can definitely say it's one of the best books I've read this year. I just wish I read it sooner. 

My Favorite Part: Maxon and America's characterization.



ALL iN ALL:
Do I recommend this book? Yes, it's a fun, romantic tale!

Will I be reading the next book? Absolutely! Already have haha! :D
Thanks for reading! Spread the word that It's a Book Thing is back and better than ever!


It's a Book Thing
Review by Macy ♥

Sunday, July 27, 2014

The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith

The Geography of You and Me 
by Jennifer E. Smith

Released: April 15, 2014
Publisher: Poppy
Page Amount: 337, US Hardback
POV: 3rd Person
Buy it here: Barnes & NobleAmazon


OVERALL:
Plot-17/20
Characters-18/20
Creativity-17/20
Writing-16/20
Pace-8/10
Ending-9/10
=85/100 B
/5






SUMMARY:
Lucy and Owen meet somewhere between the tenth and eleventh floors of a New York City apartment building, on an elevator rendered useless by a citywide blackout. After they're rescued, they spend a single night together, wandering the darkened streets and marveling at the rare appearance of stars above Manhattan. But once the power is restored, so is reality. Lucy soon moves to Edinburgh with her parents, while Owen heads out west with his father. Lucy and Owen's relationship plays out across the globe as they stay in touch through postcards, occasional e-mails, and -- finally -- a reunion in the city where they first met. A carefully charted map of a long-distance relationship, Jennifer E. Smith's new novel shows that the center of the world isn't necessarily a place. It can be a person, too-Goodreads.com


REViEW:
This book was exactly what I expected when I picked up this book. I knew it was going to be more character heavy than plot heavy, because that's what all romance stories are. However, when I first started this book, I was blown away. I absolutely love how Owen and Lucy met in a stopped elevator. It was romantic and believable. No trace of insta love in this book! Lucy and Owen's relationship started out very slowly, even though the connection was present from the start. I really liked how Smith didn't rush their relationship, it made their connection flourish with each postcard exchanged. 

This book also talks a lot about long distance relationships, whether they be romantic or just friendly. Every place Lucy and Owen visited or moved to they sent one another a postcard from said place. I found this to be absolutely adorable. I was swooning during the entire first quarter of this book. The chemistry between the two was so powerful, I couldn't help but root for their relationship even when every odd was against them. This book may not be plot heavy, but the relationships within this book, whether they be between Owen and Lucy or Owen and his dad, made this book a worthwhile and emotional read. 

The characters were very well drawn out. Lucy was a stereotypical, lonely girl, but her voice went hand in hand with the way she acted. Even though there was nothing special about Lucy, she was very likable and relatable because she embodied most female teenagers trying to navigate life and love. On the other hand, there was Owen. I'm sure you all know by now that I love me a good male protagonist. Owen didn't disappoint. His sending postcards to Lucy made me wish that I could take Lucy's place. He's a wonderful person. People are complicated though and distance puts a lot of strain on a relationship, so of course there is some drama. Even the secondary characters were well characterized. Owen's father was a very intriguing character due to his dealing with the death of his wife. It was also interesting to see Lucy's relationship with her mother develop throughout the book. All in all, this book had an entertaining cast of characters.

The ending tied everything up in a nice little bow. It wasn't super spectacular, but the ending still was super cute. I really enjoyed how New York connected Lucy and Owen. I'm glad Smith reinforced that idea on the last couple of pages. It gave this romantic book a thoughtful ending. I really hope Smith writes a novella about Owen and Lucy because I'd love to find out what's in store with them next. Long distance relationships are difficult and I'd be interested to see how they make it work. If you want a romantic, contemporary book, this is the pick for you.  

My Favorite Part: The beginning was absolutely perfect!



ALL iN ALL:
Do I recommend this book? Yes, it's a fun, romantic tale!

Thanks for reading!


It's a Book Thing
Review by Macy ♥

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

My Solemn Apology

SUMMER SCHEDULE!

   I know, I know. I am pathetic when it comes to updating this blog. But don't fear because my summer break has begun! I'm not going to lie, the last few months were quite hectic for me with an abundance of school work and other events. Thankfully, for all you dear readers, it's all over now. I know my promises probably do not mean much to you guys anymore, but I swear that I will be posting regularly all this summer and (finger's crossed) into the next school year. Anyway, I'm so sorry for the lack of action on the blog, but thank you for sticking with us! We love you fellow booklovers! :D

I know I posted this schedule before, but seeing as though it will actually happen this month...

UPCOMiNG REViEWS
1. Lola and the Boy Next Door (♥♥♥♥♥)
2. Last Sacrifice (♥♥♥♥)
3. Just One Day(♥♥♥♥♥)
4. Hidden (♥♥♥♥)
5. Fever (♥♥♥)
6. Pandemonium (♥♥♥♥♥)
7. So Much Closer (no love)
8. Storm (♥♥♥♥♥)
9. Beautiful Chaos (♥♥♥♥)
10. The Raven Boys (♥♥♥)
11. Shade (♥♥♥♥)
12. Sweet Evil (♥♥♥♥♥)
13. Obsidian (♥♥♥♥)
14. Revealed (♥♥♥)
15. Witches of East End (♥♥♥)
16. Deadly (♥♥♥♥)
17. Perfect (♥♥♥♥♥)
18. Tilt (♥♥♥)
19. City of Ashes (♥♥♥♥)
20. City of Glass (♥♥♥)

So many reviews, so little time. I have a lot of work ahead of me.

CURRENTLY READiNG
1. Unwind (for book club)
2. Feast of Fools


Sunday, March 23, 2014

Your Turn to Pick!

Hello blog readers! I want to start off by firstly stating that all of our followers are awesome and we (Macy and I) would still be doing this if there was only one of you. So, I want to now bring up a problem I have with my books that I own: I can't figure out which one to read next! So to combat this issue of indecisiveness, I want you to pick my next book for me. Here is a list of some of the books I currently own and cannot wait to stab into (in no particular order):

Pawn - Aimée Carter
The Immortal Rules - Julie Kagawa
Reached - Ally Condie
Unforgotten - Jessica Brody
The Testing - Houghton Mifflin
City of Bones - Cassandra Clare
Starters - Lissa Price
The 5th Wave - Rick Yancey
Acid - Emma Pass
The Assasins Blade - Sarah J. Maas
Origin - Jessica Khoury
What's Left of Me - Kat Zhang

These are only some of the ones that I want to read, but as I haven't been to the book store in a while, they are all I have at my disposal at this moment. Depending on how many comments I receive, I'll likely be posting as to which one I'll read within the next week. As of now I am currently reading "The Selection" by Kiera Cass (and thoroughly enjoying it I might add), and will not be starting a new book until I am finished with that one. So, please leave a comment as to which one you think I should read next, or you can send me an email, which is in our "Contacts" tab at the top.

Thanks for your support,
Andrew

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, Review by Andrew


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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Review by Andrew

Buy on AmazoniTunesBAM!, or Barnes & Noble











"When magic has gone from the world, and a vicious king rules from his throne of glass, an assassin comes to the castle. She does not come to kill, but to win her freedom. If she can defeat twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition to find the greatest assassin in the land, she will become the King’s Champion and be released from prison.

Her name is Celaena Sardothien.

The Crown Prince will provoke her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her.

And a princess from a foreign land will become the one thing Celaena never thought she’d have again: a friend.

But something evil dwells in the castle–and it’s there to kill. When her competitors start dying, horribly, one by one, Celaena’s fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival–and a desperate quest to root out the source of evil before it destroys her world." - Sarah J. Maas


For those of you who are fans of high fantasy, listen up. For those of you who aren't, time to change your view on it. In Throne of Glass, Sarah creates a world of immense action and cutthroat politics. But again, as I always seem to do, I want to bring to light the uniqueness of her character, Celaena. Celaena has an attitude about her that makes Katniss Everdeen look like a prissy little five year old, and thats kind. Celaena is merciless in her actions, and is pretty much a straight up badass, up until she succumbs to her feelings for one of the only people she can actually call her friend (I am trying not to give anything away by saying a name). But even after she falls for him, she never fully let's go of her deadly nature. This novel has many things going for it, and it I am sure that if you love high fantasy that you'd love it too. And please, anyone who doesn't think that this book is for them, reconsider, because you'll be missing out on a great series.

Rating 4.5/5 stars

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Waiting on Wednesday (7)

Great by Sara Banincasa
GreatRelease: April 8, 2014
Publisher: HarperTeen
Page Amount: 272, US Hardback


In Sara Benincasa's contemporary retelling of The Great Gatsby, a teenage girl becomes entangled in the drama of a Hamptons social circle, only to be implicated in a tragedy that shakes the summer community.
Everyone loves a good scandal.
Naomi Rye usually dreads spending the summer with her socialite mother in East Hampton. This year is no different. She sticks out like a sore thumb among the teenagers who have been summering (a verb only the very rich use) together for years. But Naomi finds herself captivated by her mysterious next-door neighbor, Jacinta. Jacinta has her own reason for drawing close to Naomi-to meet the beautiful and untouchable Delilah Fairweather. But Jacinta's carefully constructed world is hiding something huge, a secret that could undo everything. And Naomi must decide how far she is willing to be pulled into this web of lies and deception before she is unable to escape.
 - Goodreads


Why? The first line of the description says it all. This book is a retelling of The Great Gatsby. Therefore, I must have it. I am a big fan of the original The Great Gatsby book and movie, so I am really excited to pick up this book. No author, to my knowledge, has ever tempted to retell this classic, so I am curious to see how this book turns out. It sounds like a unique book. I will definitely be putting this book on the top of my Easter Wishlist! 



Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme that is hosted by Breaking The Spine, where we can feature books that we are excited to be released.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

March Rejuvenation

MARCH REJUVENATiON!

   I am going to give It's a Book Thing all of my attention this month and will continue to post regularly well into the summer. The majority of my big school activities has concluded so I should be able to read more. I made the mistake of starting four 500 page books at once. This week I will post some features and a few reviews! I promise that either Andrew or I will post every other day! You have our word! Thanks for sticking with us! We love you fellow booklovers! :D

UPCOMiNG REViEWS
1. Lola and the Boy Next Door (♥♥♥♥♥)
2. Last Sacrifice (♥♥♥♥)
3. Just One Day(♥♥♥♥♥)
4. Hidden (♥♥♥♥)
5. Fever (♥♥♥)
6. Pandemonium (♥♥♥♥♥)
7. So Much Closer (no love)
8. Storm (♥♥♥♥♥)
9. Beautiful Chaos (♥♥♥♥)
10. The Raven Boys (♥♥♥)
11. Shade (♥♥♥♥)
12. Sweet Evil (♥♥♥♥♥)
13. Obsidian (♥♥♥♥)
14. Revealed (♥♥♥)
15. Witches of East End (♥♥♥)
16. Deadly (♥♥♥♥)
17. Perfect (♥♥♥♥♥)

So many reviews, so little time. I have a lot of work ahead of me.

CURRENTLY READiNG
1. Tilt
2. City of Ashes
3. The 5th Wave
4. The Book Thief (going to give up on this one soon though, go ahead try to convince me not to)

By the way, if you want to see some funny YA book memes and pictures, follow @itisabookthing on Instagram! I update the Instagram regularly, unlike this blog up until now. Once again, I am sorry.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Matched - A Review by Andrew

Matched - By Ally Condie


Buy Matched here, AmazoniTunesBAM!Barnes and Nobel

My rating: 4/5 stars













Matched, by Allyson Braithwaite Condie, is a story about a seventeen year old girl named Cassia Maria Reyes. In Cassia's society, you are matched at age 17. Cassia is matched with her best friend, Xander Thomas Carrow. This is not a surprise to either of them. When viewing the microcard with Xander's information on it, the screen displays a different friend of Cassia's, Ky Markham. Though Ky and Cassia were not as close as Xander and Cassia, she still finds herself conflicted about who she loves and whether the Society is all that it seems to be. (Summary taken from Wikipedia page "Matched").

Written by someone with the heart of a poet, Matched has a very profound meaning layered throughout. Ally Condie's skill as a writer truly shines when noticing the simplicity of how she pens her words. There are no unnecessary words or thoughts; it is just the story and the theme behind it, presented in a wonderful fashion. Her character Cassia develops in a slower pace than most readers would like, but you see the transformation of a innocent child to an intellectual adult in a detailed experience. I rated this a 4/5 stars because as a whole the story is not complete yet, but I believe as I finish the other two books to this trilogy, I will be more than happy to give it a 5/5 only because of her excellence as a writer. I will definitely be recommending this book to anyone who wants a good read.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn't Have) by Sarah Mlynowski

Ten Things We Did 
(And Probably Shouldn't Have)
 by Sarah Mlynowski 
Ten Things We Did (And Probably Shouldn't Have)Released: June 7, 2011
Publisher: HarperTeen
Page Amount: 345, US Paperback
POV: 1st Person (April)
Buy it here: Barnes & NobleAmazon


OVERALL:
Plot-14/20
Characters-13/20
Creativity-15/20
Writing-16/20
Pace-5/10
Ending-4/10
=67/100 D
/5






SUMMARY:
2 girls + 3 guys + 1 house - parents = 10 things April and her friends did that they (definitely, maybe, probably) shouldn't have.If given the opportunity, what sixteen-year-old wouldn't jump at the chance to move in with a friend and live parent-free? Although maybe "opportunity" isn't the right word, since April had to tell her dad a tiny little untruth to make it happen (see #1: "Lied to Our Parents"). But she and her housemate Vi are totally responsible and able to take care of themselves. How they ended up "Skipping School" (#3), "Throwing a Crazy Party" (#8), "Buying a Hot Tub" (#4), and, um, "Harboring a Fugitive" (#7) at all is kind of a mystery to them. In this hilarious and bittersweet tale, Sarah Mlynowski mines the heart and mind of a girl on her own for the first time. To get through the year, April will have to juggle a love triangle, learn to do her own laundry, and accept that her carefully constructed world just might be falling apart . . . one thing-she-shouldn't-have-done at a time.-Goodreads.com


REViEW:
I'm not going to lie, I was really excited to pick up this book. Why? Well, I thought it would be a fun, romantic, care-free read. After trudging through this book, I think it is safe to say that someone, or rather many someones, acted care-free with this book. First off, the writing was not the best. The way the book skipped back into random flashbacks bored and confused me the majority of the time. Even worse than that is the fact that this book has zero plot whatsoever. This could have been so easily avoided if Mlynowski just moved up the "big realization" to the middle of the book, ya know, where the climax should actually be. This book had a lot more potential than it showed. I read a short story by Mlynowski that demonstrated a zillion times more talent than this book. 

From the summary, I thought this was going to be a fan story about friendship and love. Just look at the cover! There was no romance in this book until the last page, which by that point I was already so ticked off at April and Noah that I didn't even think she deserved romance. 

The characters were the worst part about this book. I did not relate to April at all. I felt no connection with her. I thought that her friendships seemed strained and that Vi seemed two-dimensional. Even the Hudson brothers seemed out of place. But still, the worst character was by far Noah. I hate him. Like I want to track him down and punch him. I know guys like Noah, so I was very emotionally charged when he was revealed to be an unattached jerk. There must be something with guys with names that start with N... Anyway, I do believe that Mlynowski did a good job at making her message clear and by showing how jerky guys can be. Girls should hear that message and take it to heart, I just with she, or her publisher, didn't give this book its false romantic appearance. 

The ending was certainly crazy. Whether it was crazy in a good or a bad way, I still don't know. The ending, like the rest of the book, made me shake my head in dismay. I just feel as though April made her own decisions and knew of all of the possible repercussions. I do, however, understand how she was unaware of what scum Noah is. He ticked me off so much throughout the entire book. All in all, jerks like Noah make me hate humanity. Basically, if you want a fun book to read for like an hour, then this is the book for you. If you prefer deep, character and plot driven book, I'd steer clear of this title. 

My Favorite Part: The great debate about redheads either being evil or hot. My vote is that they are hot, but I am a teeny tiny bit biased.

ALL iN ALL:
Do I recommend this book? Umm...

Thanks for reading!


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Review by Macy ♥
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