Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley

Hi!!

I feel like I haven't posted in a while but I have had so much going on that reading has been difficult. It feels super good to be typing again with good thoughts! So yesterday I went to Barnes & Noble because I have been waiting for Words in Deep Blue to come out because I could just tell from reading the summary and seeing the cover I would really like it and lets just say I was wrong-- I LOVED it!!

From my experience, the best books that I read have the most quotable lines, make you consider life, and make you cry. Honestly, I don't like to give books five stars because I feel like I only have a handful to give. I feel like five stars are reserved for the books that really dig down and make you feel terrified, loved, and important. Words in Deep Blue really hit me with all three of those things. It is books like this one that make reading so much better and pushes you to keep reading to find another story just like it.

In my own words, Words in Deep Blue tells the story of Rachel and Henry and how before Rachel moved three years ago she left a letter inside a book at Henry's family's bookshop confessing her love for him. Now three years later, Rachel is dealing with a tragedy and comes home to escape it while uniting with Henry again. Henry is mad at Rachel for not writing him anymore and he has no idea about the loss in Rachel's life but the two best friends come back together, and Henry reminds Rachel of the life she once had before while also learning more about herself and how to overcome such a big tragedy.

As I said before, Words in Deep Blue really hit me in a good spot. I feel with these words, I have a new and improved perspective on the world. I love stories about stories that have changed others and I love how it is set in this bookshop. It reminds me of a bookshop I visited one summer and it just feels so magical by the way she discusses it but I also love how to each of these characters this bookshop means something to them. Every single one of the characters has an importance and a way they have been transformed by the words in between the pages.

The book starts off with the letter Rachel to Henry which really gets you because you are like so cute. Then, there is not really mention of the letter so obviously Henry didn't receive it and we are introduced to his loser girlfriend, Amy. I also enjoyed how we just jumped right into the story and how we are in this clouded spot with Rachel. We feel almost as empty as she does because all we have is this letter and Cal's death. At first, we are along the coast and then we move home to the city. We meet Lola and Rose who both seem pretty cool. Then finally, we meet Henry when he sees her at the Laundry. I absolutely love that scene. We just get to catch a glimpse of their friendship and all of that.

Mostly, I am in love with this story because it takes a sad thing and turns it into a good thing. We meet George and fall in love with her letters and so learn that the letters were from Cal. I love how Crowley added this because we got to see Cal's personality and watch him fall in love with George while also having Henry and Rachel fall in love in a similar way. The words in this novel were so kind and loving it made me want to cry at the good moments too because it was just so well done. Also, I loved how almost every character at the bookshop had their own love story. I hope we get a Fredrick and Elena spin off!?! PLEASE!!

Overall, I loved the meaning of this story. I loved how Crowley took these characters and made them fall in love between the pages. Each word was perfectly used and each character had their own kind of moments that were beautiful and exciting. The characters found beauty in the tough moments and  helped each other. I love stories that give the world meaning. Words in Deep Blue is a story that is on my faves shelf and I can't wait to hear how everyone likes it!!

Much Love,
Channy

When It's Real by Erin Watt

Hello Lovely People,

Okay if you have read any of my previous posts you know how much I love Erin Watt's The Royals books, so when I got an email saying they were writing a new book I actually started crying because I love Erin Watt's books so much! Anyway, I cried even harder when I received an advance copy of their new book, When It's Real, on Net Galley so I'm about to give you my thoughts! Whoop Whoop!!


Summary:

Meet Oakley Ford-teen celebrity, renowned pop star, child of famous movie stars, hottie with millions of fangirls… and restless troublemaker. On the surface he has it all, but with his home life disintegrating, his music well suddenly running dry, and the tabloids having a field day over his outrageous exploits, Oakley’s team decides it’s time for an intervention. The result: an image overhaul, complete with a fake girlfriend meant to show the world he’s settled down.

Enter seventeen-year-old Vaughn Bennett-devoted sister, part-time waitress, the definition of “normal.” Under ordinary circumstances she’d never have taken this gig, but with her family strapped for cash, she doesn’t have much of a choice. And for the money Oakley’s team is paying her, she figures she can put up with outlandish Hollywood parties and a team of publicists watching her every move. So what if she thinks Oakley’s a shallow, self-centered jerk? It’s not like they’re going to fall for each other in real life…right?

(I got this on Erin Watt's website! http://authorerinwatt.com/project/when-its-real/ )

My Thoughts:

This book made me SHIVER!!! I can't even begin to explain my love for this story. It was like one big, giant, amazing Fanfiction but in book form which killed me! All of Erin Watt's YA books are so amazing and different I love it! They need to come to Texas and do some book signing because I would be there. Anyway so I love this book- I don't know how else to describe it! If you are like me, and haven been watching the TV series The Arrangement on E! and you are loving it, then you need to read When It's Real ASAP!

Oakley is my new fictional boyfriend! He made my heart swell so many times! So he is this washed up celebrity at first but actually he is just a boy who wants to share his passion for singing and songwriting. When you first meet him, he is just this cocky idiot but he is actually so sweet and thoughtful. You can just tell how much he loves Vaughn even when they are faking he got irritated when she said they were faking and when he kissed her for himself not for the papers. He truly loved her which really got me in my feels!! Mostly, I loved how Vaughn inspired him enough to break his writer's block and break out of his comfort zone. Oakley grew up so much after he realized that he was in love with Vaughn and he was good for her because he pushed her out of her comfort zone and helped her find her passion. I do feel bad for Oak because he had all these people in his life and some were amazing and some of them were actually horrible people who didn't care about him. It was really nice to see Oak's true personality with Vaughn and how his true colors show when he trusts someone. AND THE END!!! HOLY GUACAMOLE!!!

Vaughn is a strong character because you can tell how important supporting her family is and that is the whole reason why she agreed to dating Oakley. I hated her boyfriend, W, but I understood why she needed him with her. Vaughn is supportive of Oak and inspires him in all the best ways and I loved that! Vaughn and Oakley both brought so many broken pieces and flaws together that it made this great couple. If Oakley and Vaughn were real, I would have a fan account- I am so not kidding! Also, Vaughn's family is so adorable and she was a breath of fresh air to Oakley's life. I am so happy that she was kind of rude towards Oakley at first because I think she needed to set her expectations and it made Oakley appreciate her even more!

When It's Real is so different from The Royals but they both are so GREAT I CAN'T!!! The one thing they both have in common is that they both have the greatest plots and the cutest couples. They also both have strong female leads, which makes me happy, but also the cutest and supportive boyfriends and guys. You all NEED to get this story MAY 30th! You will not regret it!!

Much Love,
Channy

Genuine Fraud by E.Lockhart

Hello Lovely People!

I am shaking in my boots because I got a copy of E. Lockhart's new book, Genuine Fraud, which comes out September 5, 2017. I had the opportunity to go to the North Texas Teen Book festival this past weekend and I literally had the time of my life! I love meeting fellow fans and chatting with authors about their lovely thoughts over literature. Anyway, I went to the First In Line Book Buzz Panel where they discussed new YA books they were excited for this year, and I almost fainted when E. Lockhart's book popped up on screen and nearly had a heart attack when they said we were getting an ARC like what? So major shoutout to the First In Line girls I love you both with all my heart <3

Basically, the story is about Jule and Imogen and it is told backwards, so the story begins with what happened and progressively tells the story of how they got into this situation. This storytelling is very interesting to me and got easier to follow once you were in it, but there were points where I had to think back to what happened near the beginning to truly understand the moment before. Anyway, it is basically about these girls and a mystery of what happened to Imogen. I feel like I am going to give too much away because the beginning and end are two of the same thing. 

I'm not going to spoil but I am giving away my thoughts. This book reminds me of With Malice by Eileen Cook because it has a dark, suspenseful twist. Genuine Fraud is intense. Each chapter is revealing a key element to understanding the beginning of the book. As the YA genre grows, I love seeing the different ways of storytelling and E. Lockhart does a great job of finding another way to tell a interesting story. The end is always my favorite part about a book and the fact that the first couple pages are the end is fascinating because now it is what happens to make the beginning so special. (I hope that made sense lol!) This is a great book club read because the ending of the book is mind twisty. I read it with a friend and we both are still trying to interpret how. We are shook is all I am going to say. There is a great plot to this and it is very mysterious as to what happens, so if you are into thrillers and chaos I would suggest this book, but even if you aren't I still suggest this book because I think there will be a different ending for everyone who reads it! 

I'm going to blog about my trip to NTTBF later and discuss all the authors and friends I met. I hope you buy E. Lockhart's book in September and then come back and talk about it! 

Much Love,

Channy 

The Hush Hush Saga by Becca Fitzpatrik

Hello Lovely People!!

OMG! OMG! OMG!! Everyone, I am years too late but the Hush Hush Saga is actually one of the greatest group of books I have ever read! I'm so excited to talk about this I can't type fast enough!! For those of you who don't know what Hush Hush is about... it is basically the hottest bad boy and a normal girl falling in love except it is a YA book so he is a fallen angel and she is apart of the Nephilim race therefore it is a forbidden love story! :)

I have had Hush Hush on my shelf for a couple of years now but just kind of left it there. Then, I had this strange urge to read a fantasy novel and my eyes drifted over to my shelf and met with Hush Hush's beautiful shiny, red title and I was drawn to it like Patch and Nora! Anyway, I picked it up thinking I'll read just a little before bed-- well a little before bed turned out to be a little before waking up and going to school because I ended up finishing it and having withdraws. My entire school day was awaiting for the time where I could bolt out the door and go to any bookstore closest to me. I ended up finishing all the books that Friday night which is incredibly impressive considering I had school and multiple tests to study for!

The entire Hush Hush saga has everything dramatic I love in books
Hush Hush- bad boy falls in love with good girl
Crescendo- boy and girl have a rocky relationship
Silence- memory loss but will remember boy
Finale- A full on war but lots of love

I mean that pretty much sums up my favorite plots in four books!

BOOK HANGOVER ALERT:

Patch is on my fictional boyfriends list because he is so perfect but he really isn't. I mean he is a fallen angel meaning he broke a few rules but hey, whatever. Patch and Nora are forced to be lab partners *screams* and have this "I don't want to have anything to do with you" relationship, which makes Patch's comments towards Nora the funniest and best. Always him always calling her Angel made me so happy, sometimes I couldn't breath I was swooned.
As the story moves forward, their relationship becomes so nice and protective. It isn't too overprotective because there is still a great deal of womanism (!!!!) but also you have a love interest, so it is a win-win. Although Patch is a fallen angel, I love how this story also shares that he is still a good guy and looks out for others. I'm obsessed with Patch's protectiveness for example when Nora went to Dante's and Patch said he didn't like seeing her at another man's house-- I started to laugh like how nice of him and the tracking device he put on her was quality!
Hush Hush was a great beginning novel because it was very no big deal but a great plot and it was very ordinary/introduction to new life. Also, I think you have to warm up to this book because there were some creepy moments with the car and the rollar coaster, but we must not forget about the tacos and the pool games!
Crescendo had me on my toes because everything was going so well and then the ship just tore apart because Patch and Nora are both so stubborn! Anyway, the only way he could talk to her was in her dreams (ahh!) but Marcie Miller ruins everything. Honestly, she is so annoying. When they kissed I was reconsidering Patch (Jk never) but I knew he still cared for Nora because he gave her all his earnings to make sure she was safe (swoon!). Scott was scaring me for a 1/3 of the series.
Silence might have been my favorite of the four because it reintroduced Patch and Nora's love story along with better relationships except I am so angry because Vee and Nora's friendship started to not be as prominent :( The entire Miller family twist shwished me up- I loved it.
Finale was so different and enjoyable that I am so thankful that is the way the saga ended. Scott's death saddened me but I loved to see Nora struggle after she takes this big leadership role because she is described as independent to dependent with her guardian angel to now being in charge of an entire race and I loved to see her confidence but also insecurities arise. This was a big leap for Nora compared to the last three novels and she has changed due to these big moments in her life, but her addiction to devilcraft was a common human moment if you will. I see it as, she wants to be perceived as a good leader and if it helps then great. Then she lies to Patch and her guilt is so strong I feel bad for her because there is this burden of needing to be the best when she hasn't been exposed to this race long enough to meet their needs. It also must be tough for your boyfriend to be apart of the other side, but I thought that was an interesting POV because we had two sides but one goal which was interesting!
I loved all the introduction of characters there were quite a bit but they all served a good purpose. I mean I hated Rixon and Dante but they were great plot twists. Scott's death hurt my heart because he ended up being one of the loveliest people watching out for Nora. Detective Basso ended up being one of my favorite off side characters. Dante was awful but his character served importance, so ehh. Vee's ending shocked me but the epilogue had tears in my eyes especially because she married a mortal <3

TO TREAT HUSH HUSH HANGOVER:

* I strongly suggest watching fan made videos dedicated to the Hush Hush series on Youtube because there are some very talented people out there who have great casting ideas, and it is so fun to watch people's interpretations.
* Fanfiction is like Advil it numbs the pain until you find another story to love (maybe not as much).


Thank you all so much for ranting with me! If you want to discuss please comment I'm always up for a good 'ole book chat!

Much Love,
Channy

Happy New Year!

Hello Lovely People,


I can't believe that it is already 2017 and that I have started a new Goodreads Reading Challenge! My goal for 2016 was 42 books, but I ended up with reading 53 books! I am really proud of myself. I hope you all met or surpassed your 2016 challenge.

As it is a new year, my goal was to not only read many books but to diversify the books I read. I believe that the first book you read sets the tone for the new year. With that said, my first book for 2017 is If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo. This is a story that I picked up because I wanted to broaden my reading styles and be exposed to stories I wouldn't typically pick up. If I Was Your Girl was a recommended book on Ibooks, and I saw it as a perfect opportunity to meet my goal.

If I Was Your Girl explores Amanda's story as she moves to a new town and falls in love. The biggest complication in her life and falling in love with Grant is that in her old town she went by Andrew.

Russo's story introduces the topics that people are commonly afraid to bring up but it is populating. I am fascinated by this novel because it sheds light on feeling like you are not alone and becoming familiar with being yourself. I praise YA novels for being a genre that is free enough to discuss these topics that adults are afraid of. It is stories like this that need to be read to appreciate a new perspective. Our world is growing and who are we to judge if we aren't brave enough to share these topics? Meredith Russo deserves a round of applause for being able to share a story that demands to be read. I am better for reading this story and you will be also!

As a sixteen-year-old girl I am not familiar with transgenders I have not experienced this situation, but when I opened up Amanda's story on page one I was fascinated by her tale. The chapters alternate between Andrew and Amanda. Amanda moves to live with her Father and it broke my heart at how uncomfortable he was with this transition. When he called her Andrew I could hear my heart cry. I mean you have a mentor and he has not accepted who you are yet has to be difficult. Amanda's new school is pretty good, but I felt the same panic that she did when she felt that people knew about her. As we learn more about Grant, I think she transitions smoothly and he is always so kind toward Amanda. I was not a fan of Amanda's friends, they were not helpful or interesting to me. They were too much of a mess for me to handle. Although I did not like Amanda's friends, I enjoyed the perspective on Andrew. I felt more sympathetic to the situation and was there with Amanda. The displays between Andrew, Amanda, and the Mom were insightful. Honestly, I can't explain my favorite parts because they were all so sad, but I learned so much.

This story needs to be read by people who want to appreciate literature and commemorate Russo's work. This is not a story for everyone but it is a situation that people need to become aware of. YA is growing to be a liberating genre that explores topics that others are afraid of. I love that we are the audience authors are writing to. We are the group that cares and wants to make a difference. I am elated to know that I am a person reading a work that is a difficult subject and I loved it! As YA people we need to expand these topics because our world will be better because of it.

Much Love,
Channy

Happy Holidays!!!

Happy Holidays!

Christmas is my favorite time of year and I have been looking for the perfect holiday read that captures the essence of the season. Over the years I have read many stories that haven't done Christmas justice but here are some I enjoyed!

What Light by Jay Asher

If I had to pick my favorite Christmas story this would be it! What Light captures the season perfectly by telling the story of Sierra and Caleb. Sierra spends one month out of the year in California at her family's Christmas tree farm. While she is there, she meets Caleb a boy known for chasing his sister with a knife and for using his work tips to buy Christmas trees for families unable to. What Light is all about forgiveness and hope for the future. Sierra and Caleb are different and fun to read about with their holiday festivities. Definitely pick it up and peruse (LOL)!









Twelve Days of Dash and Lily by David Levithan and Rahel Cohn 

Dash and Lily are back for a sequel!! If you loved the adventures in Dash and Lily's Book of Dares this is even better!! Lily has had a rough year with her grandfather's condition and has grown distant from Dash. Dash is determined to get Lily into the Christmas spirit. I love all the great holiday references found in here. It runs from gingerbread houses to Christmas trees, but I love how this book captures how the holiday season brings everyone together. Pick it up for a really quick read!





My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by Stephanie Perkins, Rainbow Rowell, Kelly Link, Matt de la Pena, Jenny Han, David Levithan, Holly Black, Gayle Forman, Myra McEntire, Kiersten White, Ally Carter, and Laini Taylor 

These twelve stories are so cute and each one is different from the next. There is something for everyone it is perfect!! I'm sure with all these fabulous authors you will find a great story to put you in the holiday mood.

Happy Holidays thank you so much!!
Much Love,
Channy 

Channy's Summer Reads

Hello Lovely Readers, 

Summer is my favorite time to read books. I love experiencing so many places on those hot days. This summer I have read so many different stories, and I wanted to share my thoughts on all of them. My goal for these three months was to read as many stories as I could but to also try and read other stories outside of my regular genre. If you have any books to recommend I would love it. I hope you are having a lovely summer!

- Last Year's Mistake by Gina Ciocca 
This book is so cute. It follows two good friends that were in love but he tells her at the wrong moment because she is moving. A couple of years later she finds him in her new school and life. It makes for a very stressful, romantic story. Super cute! All my friends really enjoyed reading it too. It is a quick read.

- The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson

I'm obsessed with the couple in this book. Literally, it will make you so jealous and looking for a summer boyfriend. The story follows Andie, the congressman's daughter, she thinks she has her summer all planned out with her dream internship. Well, her Dad gets swept into a scandal that gets her internship revoked and she finds herself dog walking and happens to meet a super awesome stranger along the way. This book hits all your feels! I promise you won't regret it!!!!

- Broken Hearts, Fences, and Other Things to Mend by Katie Finn
This is the first out of a trilogy and it really is so cute. It reminds me of a Gossip Girl/ Mean Girls/ Monte Carlo. Gemma comes back to the Hamptons for the summer but she hasn't been back since the falling out with her friend. Her summer starts off in a whirlwind with a case of mistaken identity and a cute boy. This book was really fun to read but also tragic. It kind of stressed me out about the things she did in her past. Hopefully, I will pick up the second one sometime this summer!

                                                       -  No Love Allowed by Kate Evangelista 

This wasn't my favorite book but it is cute! Caleb needs a girlfriend for a series of parties for his father's law firm or he doesn't get to tour the world with his friends instead he would go to Yale for a future he isn't ready for. When he meets Didi he is introduced to the best parts of life. It was good but it wasn't my favorite I don't know why.

- Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino
Okay this book has to be on your MUST READ LIST!! I went to a summer camp for the entire month of June and everyone in my cabin read this including myself. There was not one person who did not love it!! It follows Grace and Matt who were dating and Matt takes off across the world for a job and they lose touch. Years later Matt sees Grace leaving on the subway and she sees him but they don't speak, so he finds her with a blog post. EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THIS!! I promise it will be the best thing that has ever happened to you! It has love, cute boys, adventure, and written so well!! If you read it please comment! I would love to chat<3

- The Girl Who Fell by Shannon M. Parker
This is a book I am so glad to have read. It follows a girl who has a dream of going to Boston College to play field hockey. Her mind is set to go there, and she has the ability to. Suddenly, she meets a boy who changes everything. They are in love and want to be together. The book follows an abusive relationship and how this boy has changed this girl. I think this is a story that everyone should read just because I think as a teenager and even an adult you hear about abusive relationships but you never fully understand until you have experienced one. I think that this story was tragic but something that I appreciate because I now have knowledge over it with this beautifully haunting story.

- When We Collided by Emery Lord

This story follows a girl, Vivi, who is spending the summer in a small town. She has a mental health issue and is living life by the moment. Jonah meets Vivi and it is like a light has lit up his life. She teaches him new things and introduces him to the world. Honestly, I feel like this book was missing something large. It was a nice easy read but it didn't feel right to me. I do not know much about bipolar disorder but I did learn about it through Jennifer Niven's All The Bright Places. I feel like the relationship was not as captivating as I had hoped. It was a good read, though.

- The Last Boy and Girl in The World by Siobhan Vivian 
This novel follows Keeley, a girl who is living in Aberdeen, a small town that is rapidly going under. Everyone in Aberdeen must evacuate before the town completely floods, but Keeley's father is taking a stand to keep their home from washing away. I really enjoyed the concept of this book. It was very different from most stories I like but it was really interesting to think about. I mean these people had to give up a life and a home. Plus, 2 love interests. I was happy with the end but I had hoped for better friendships. The main character was a little hesitant but also you have to think that this was a really rough time for everyone. Beautiful cover!

- 26 Kisses by Anna Michels

 26 Kisses follows Veda, a girl who has devoted her summer to kissing 26 people in the order of the alphabet. It started with Adam and went from there. It starts to heat up when Veda falls in love. I really liked this story. it was a little strange but it was a fun read. I could never picture myself in Veda's shoes, so it was hilarious. The love interest was nicely written. It isn't a must read but it is something to laugh over. Definitely a summer book.

- This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab
This story was by far the most interesting that I have read in a while. It takes place between August Flynn and Kate Harker both surrounded in a monster filled city. They are both on different sides but they come together to help fight against it. It is really hard to describe this book but it was super good. I am not one for scary stories or monster filled books but I found myself picking this up after hearing great things about it. I found myself unable to put it down. It was really amazing to get lost in this world and read something dark. It was a breath of fresh air. I loved the relationship between Kate and August because it wasn't romantic or anything but it was two totally different people coming together and helping one another. There were a lot of great quotes in this book, so I think that is another reason why I really loved it. I can't wait to see where this series goes.


- Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies by Laura Stampler
This was such a fun read. It takes places in NYC at a magazine internship where Harper is spending her summer as a dating blogger. Sounds amazing except for the fact she hasn't had a summer fling in her life. She decides to use her best friend's dating stories for her success. This was a great, fun, and hilarious read. I found myself laughing at parts and cringing at others. LBDLWL is a great novel to read by the pool. It is also, has a couple love interests (my faves). It was a quick read and really exciting. If you plan on going into journalism, traveling NYC, creating enemies, or falling in love pick it up.

- Sing by Vivi Greene
Sing is so cute! I read it in literally 3 hours it was such an easy read and perfect for summer. It follows, Lily, an actress ready for a break from her harsh world. She decides to take a vacay after her boyfriend breaks up with her. Her friends and her travel away to an island where she meets a super cute boy and has an inspiration overload. Sing really was really fun to read on this summer day. It wasn't even 300 pages and full of perfection. It was a story that dealt with heartbreak, friendship, love, and most importantly family. Lily doesn't have family with her on this vacation but you can tell who has inspired her and cared for her. Truly super cute and light. There was nothing heavy in this book, but there was a love triangle <3

- It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

I already did a blog post for this because it was too good and screwed up that I needed to write all my thoughts down. Check it out if you are interested but I am so in love with this story. I loved the romance in this story but I loved it because it deals with something traumatic and it teaches you how to trust yourself and know that you are strong enough. This story had a great message and I am so amazed at how beautiful it was. It had so many flaws but it made the story so truthful and beautiful. It was definitely heavy, but I learned from it and am so happy I was able to. Also, ATLAS<3 (:


- Did I Mention I Miss You? by Estelle Maskame
If you follow this blog at all you know my love and appreciation for this trilogy. I was having a reading attack because I needed this book after DIMINY ( I posted a review on it earlier) so in the US it doesn't come out until December, but I am sneaky and went on Amazon UK and got it *high five* All I can say is what a beautiful way to end a long journey. Eden comes home to Santa Monica after being in Chicago at her dream school. She hasn't spoke to Tyler in a year and she believes she has finally fallen out of love with him. Tyler decides it is time to come back and visit. When he does he expects Eden to still be in love with him not the complete opposite. She goes with him to Portland and shows her what he has been working on all through the year. Now, this story is kind of strange when you first year about it but let me tell you it is probably the best trilogy I have ever read. I love stories that make you not be able to wait until the next, you can only think about it, and you order it from the UK. I mean I really, really love this story. If I had to chose which one out of the trilogy I liked most it wouldn't be this one BUT this last book was so necessary to tie up everything that was unleashed throughout the time. Honestly, I can't believe it is over but I really appreciate it and I can't wait to see what Estelle has next.

- The Paper Princess by Erin Watt
Cruel Intentions is one of my favorite movies, so when the cover quote says this is the next Cruel Intentions I bought it instantly. This story is about a girl who comes not a nice background and when her mother days she must find ways to make money. Until the Dad she has never met's best friend finds her to tell her her father has passed and he is her new guardian. She moves in with the Royals only to find that they are all keeping secrets and they don't want her there. This book was actually so AMAZING!! I mean truly it was so scandalous and an interesting read. I love the Royals at first I thought they were just rude but as they started opening up I fell in love with them especially Reed. He is such an intriguing character because he doesn't open up very much, so when Ella becomes someone he opens up to UGGGH I JUST LOVE IT!!! Probably one of the best books I have read. It sort of reminds me of DIMILY because it is sort of a stepbrother/sister thing, but it is SO SO GOOD!! Seriously, pick up this one. Excuse me while I go order the next one.


- The Broken Prince by Erin Watt
A great sequel to The Paper Princess. Reed and Ella are some of my favorite characters to read about. I think their story is really interesting and is a great plot twist to have in life. This is a great story regarding growing up and becoming who you are. I found it enlightening and sweet. Even though Ella and Reed's relationship was rocky due to the end of the previous book, I saw a lot of growth and realization between the two. I love when characters change each other for the better, and I believe Reed has been changed. He is more appreciative and notices the value in his princess, but also relationships. Ella is so used to being on the run that she couldn't help herself when things got bad to run again. I really loved that she ran away because it showed the perspective of how screwed up the Royals are without her. It shows how Ella has changed their lives. It is a mature book but it deals with high school at its worst. The book ended in a big cliffhanger, but I don't really mind because the story was so good that it makes up for it. I can't wait until October to read it!

- Swear on This Life by Renee Carlino
I read Before We Were Strangers at the beginning of the summer, and I finished off my summer but reading Carlino's newest story. This book is overall about saving someone and being saved. It is about learning from mistakes and changing. It is about growing up and finding a life. It is about trust and relationships. It is about overcoming a large obstacle. Swear on This Life is one of the greatest stories that I have read. It follows a girl who is reading a book by her childhood crush/ friend and she finds it is about her life. I loved the entire story but I truly loved the story inside the story. It made me so happy and sad. Most importantly, I loved what I learned from this story. I love how I saw two sides of life in this story. I loved the growth of the characters. Everyone should read this story it is worth it!






I can't believe summer has come to an end, but I have enjoyed reading this summer. I even finished my reading challenge on Goodreads! Overall, I read 22 books this summer!! I only posted the ones I loved, though! Thank you so much for reading, and I hope that I have guided you in some direction to read one of these books. Let me know if you do! I hope everyone has a great year!

Much Love,
Channy









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