Noggin by John Corey Whaley

Summary: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18049084-noggin
Warning: Noggin is one of those books you don't expect to love as much as you do.

Noggin is one of the most unique books that I have ever read. John Corey Whaley is a great author he writes so many diverse books from the other YA authors. That is one of the reasons why I picked this up. A year ago someone recommended this to me but I hadn't been in the mood to read it until now for some reason. It was short, sweet, and cute full of my favorite things!
I love discussing characters because they are what make me fall in the love with the story. Mr. Whaley did a fantastic job of creating a diverse group of kind hearted and well developed characters. I loved how Travis, the main character, was introduced because we sort of jumped the train the same way he did when you got his 'new body'. I really felt for Travis, I'm not saying I have been through a head transplant, but I was sad about the loss of his teenage years and I felt bad that he had to pick up where he left off while all of the people he once knew continued to live their lives. I think we can all relate to leaving something behind and remembering it a certain way and looking to comfort in that simple routine and one day go back to a complete change. I loved how weird this book got but didn't lose that human element.
One part of Whaley's work that I enjoyed the most was I never knew what to expect out of these characters. He gave such good insight into their lives but he never gave enough information to show you what they were actually thinking. Travis is such an important character for YA today. He has become this overnight sensation to himself but not to everyone else. I mean he woke up five years later with a new body! That is crazy! I mean nothing has changed to him except this new body but everyone knows him.
This story was so interesting to imagine because this boy is my age but he is experiencing life so differently. I know he kept saying he wanted the normalcy of his life back but Hattan kept saying this it wasn't necessarily the people that were changing, it was him. I loved that because this showed how Travis really was coming back from the dead and living this new life and he was blaming everyone but he was in such a tough situation! I really loved it! I also really loved Hattan because he was so cute and sweet to Travis and his condition. He was always supporting Travis even though Travis was at time so ridiculous (If you have read the story you know what I'm talking about with Cate.) To be honest, the scene at the end with Cate was so stressful to read because I felt for Travis. It wasn't the fact that he wanted Cate back, but the desire to have something stay the same in his life.
I think a major theme in this book, is change is sometimes good but also has flaws. I felt so bad for Travis but also he was so lucky! All these characters that were introduced with great admiration were suddenly pivoted into this hateful change.
I really loved this story and it is a little strange but it isn't about a head on another body it's how to deal with a big change in life. It also deals with how to deal with change and how to make the best of it! Such a good heartfelt story this is so different and great! Add it to your TBR list!!!!!


Much Love,
Channy

Did I Mention I Need you? by Estelle Maskame

Did I Mention I Need You? This book was so much fun to read and I am OBSESSED with it! I love romance novels with a nice drama to them. If you enjoy romance with so hard core mean girls/boyfriend drama this is your book. The first book in the DIMILY series is Did I Mention I Love You? which I read last year but could not find the words to describe how much I loved it.

Summary for Did I Mention I Love You?:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25063750-did-i-mention-i-love-you?from_search=true&search_version=service 

My summary for Did I Mention I Need You?
Eden has not seen Tyler in almost a year, so spending six weeks with him in New York sounds amazing. Time Square is not the only thing sparking up, Eden starts having the same feelings for Tyler as she did in Santa Monica, but what about her boyfriend Dean?

Go READ IT!!
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November 9

ATTENTION: THIS BOOK GIVES YOU THE FEELS!!!

I read Colleen Hoover's November 9 AND OMG THE FEELS!!! I feel like Colleen Hoover likes to take your feels, mixes them around, then throws them on the ground. This book was seriously my favorite that I have read by her. I know I say that a lot but seriously it is SO GREAT!! If you don't know what November 9 is about it is about a girl named Fallon who is scarred from a fire that happened on November 9th and she blames her father for it. Anyway, she gets in a fight with her Dad at the restaurant, so Ben, a complete stranger, pretends to be her boyfriend. From that point on they meet every November 9th. If you haven't read it yet go now, then come back.

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I have been in a reading slump for two weeks, so when I got this book I was so pumped. The first chapter made me really happy I did not want to stop reading. I thought Ben was super cool and confident when he pretended to be Fallon's boyfriend. I love romances like that. I love drama, romance, and happy ending. November 9 was my book. My favorite part of the book was every year them meeting up. I love that nothing changed in their relationship, but everything was changing. Eventually, I think their lives outside of their relationship caught up to them. For example, Ben and Jordyn made me so angry! Honestly though, it was kind of Fallon's fault to let Ben go but I think she made the right decision regarding Oliver. Also, if Fallon did not leave the way she did I don't think she would have ever seen the manuscript which was one of the biggest plot twists EVER! I was at school reading it in the commons I literally jumped up and was like "IT WAS BEN HE DID IT!". I had to call my Mom to talk about it because I was not sure how I felt about it because at first, I was like wait he might change it to make it fit therefore, making it fictional but then Fallon got really mad, and I was praying Ben would tell her he just needed a dramatic moment (as if there wasn't enough dramatic elements). I felt really bad for Fallon after that and mad at Ben, too! He kept saying her scars were pretty and she was beautiful, but he was the one who caused the scars, so I was upset with him. BUT EVERY NOVEMBER 9TH MADE ME SO HAPPY!! What a great plot to have seriously, though. OMG AND TATE AND MILES WERE IN THE STORY FROM UGLY LOVE! Colleen Hoover is my favorite she knows how to write a strong story that stays with you. Slammed was my favorite but this book totally wins. I just loved this plot so much and I wish there was more! Colleen Hoover is by the greatest, so everyone needs to read this book it will give you the feels. Comment below your thoughts on the book!

Much love,
Channy

Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

                                                               Hi!

Every Last Word is what I'm reviewing today. I fell in love with Tamara's writing with her book Time Between Us it was such a great story and I was so excited to see her coming out with a new book. I was so happy I got to personally meet Tamara and talk with her about Every Last Word. I just got around to reading it so I am very excited to review it. I love Tamara's writing there is just something about her stories that are always beautiful and light-hearted. For those of you who don't know Every Last Word is about a girl,Sam, who is OCD and she is letting the disease over rule her life. One day, she meets a girl named Caroline who invites her into another world of writing. Sam is introduced to new thoughts and words and suddenly she is fighting against her disease and falling in love.

Every Last Word was really well written. I think this book has some beautiful points to it. I think that it shows that words matter and they can change your life. I know reading has definitely changed my life and my perspective and respect for others. All the characters in this story were very inspiring. I love how strong our main character, Sam, is she fights against her own mind and finds a way to deal with something that she has no control over. I also admired Caroline. She definitely showed so much strength and character. The ending was so shocking that is scared me but it was so interesting and amazing. Also, I really loved AJ if I knew a boy like AJ I think he would be the greatest friend ever. I loved how AJ was honest and funny. I loved that he pushed her just enough so she could speak her mind. That is exactly what she needed. Writing was like clearing her head and making her feel normal. This book definitely taught me to use my words to my advantage because it might change my life. Such a beautiful story you will not be disappointed! Go read it and comment what you think!

Much Love,
Channy

Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon

Hello!

I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon at Bookcon. I just had time to read it and now I'm reviewing it! For those of you who don't know this book is about a girl who has SCID which is a disease where you are allergic to everything. The main character, Madeline, has never been outside and doesn't know anyone. When a boy next door moves in her disease is

This book was literally EVERYTHING! I loved it so much. It was so refreshing to read something so different. I think fans of Paper Towns and The Fault in Our Stars would like this because there is action, romance, and fear. I read this book in four hours, I just couldn't stop. The story itself was so beautiful, but the words in the story were so inspiring and lovely. Olly was my favorite character to watch through Maddy's eyes. I don't want to spoil anything because I know not many people have read it yet, but it is truly such an inspiring story. There wasn't one thing I didn't like about this story because every moment gave the story life. The story was not hard to get into at all. I honestly can't tell you enough how much I enjoyed experiencing the journey that this novel brought. I give it five stars! Please go out and read Everything Everything on September 1 you will not be disappointed!

Much Love,
Channy

Love and Other Perishable Items by Laura Buzo

Good Afternoon!

I just finished Love and Other Perishable Items by Laura Buzo last night. If you don't know, this book is about a fifteen year old girl, Amelia, who is working at a local supermarket and while she is working there she starts to like a boy named Chris. There is no problem with her liking him and him liking her except he is twenty-one years old.

I didn't really like this story as much as I thought I would. I thought there could have been more parts with them hanging out. I think this book was too short maybe if there were a couple more chapters after the end it could have been really good. I did enjoy reading it, though. My favorite character was Chris I think he was super funny and he was a little stuck in life, so when Amelia came around I think it made his character a little more light-hearted. I thought this book was okay and maybe you would enjoy it more than I did, but I think it wasn't anything new. Anyway, thank you all for reading my blog it means a lot to me!

           Much Love,
              Channy

Sorry!

Hi Everyone!
I am sorry I haven't been on here much but my computer broke, and I got it back recently and am still trying to get all my pictures back on it for these posts. I hope everyone is having a good year, and I will start posting all my reviews soon with pictures!
Much Love,
Channy