Rate: 3 out of 5 stars
I got this book a few years ago from a friend who gave it to me and told me to tell her if I liked it. Unfortunately, the book was lost on my bookshelf and my friend moved away, so I didn't read it, until I saw it on my bookshelf and decided to pick it up. I mean, can we drool over this cover?
Alex and Aaron Stowe are twins living in Quill, a land where creativity is banished. At 13 years old, the kids are sorted into three categories: the Wanteds, the Necessaries, and the Unwanteds, who are killed. But a wizard by the name of Mr. Today has been saving them and has created a world where they live called Artime, and creativity is encouraged and used. But what will happen when there is a risk of the High Priest Justine discovering this magical land?
When I first started to read this book, I actually sat it down and read another book. It was just so hard to get into! The first 70 pages, I was bored and confused. I first became actually interested well into the book. When it did get interesting, I enjoyed it very much. I didn't like the third person omniscient, because it felt like at random moments it was bringing in a random character's opinion.
I don't believe that the character development was very good in this book. Alex was a very developed character, but not many others were. I felt like too many characters were introduced, and I would be fine with the number of characters if they were more developed.
This book, after the first 70 pages, had me on the edge of my seat most of the time. I was intrigued by the plot. I really liked Alex as a character. He was flawed, as any human is, but the connection with Aaron, and how funny yet sweet he is- he is a really good main character. I didn't like Aaron, and I feel that everyone didn't like him, but he just really got on my nerves, even though he wasn't in half of the book.
Parts of the book were vary vague, and I felt they shouldn't have been. Some parts shouldn't have been elaborated on, and McMann didn't, but I wanted more details throughout the book, especially on Artime and Quill.
I don't like Lani. Lani and Alex didn't appeal to me at all. I like Alex and Meghan, but I didn't see a big need for romance in such an already complex and twisted plot.
I don't really see a purpose for the second book. Everything has gone well in the first book, in the end, except for Alex. this is a no spoiler review, so I'll just say that the only thing I'm curious about is Alex. There is a second book, and I don't know if I'm going to read it or not.
Thanks!!!
Monday, February 10, 2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
February TBR/Apology
I am SO, SO sorry for my lack of posting! It's been a cluster this time of year and I've had some family issues, but I'm here and ready to blog! Today, I'll be posting my February TBR.
I have currently read two books from my TBR, so they are off the list!
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (Finished) REVIEW SOON
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Oh. My. Gods. by Terra Lynn Childs
Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver (In Progress)
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Lauren Stohls
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Let It Snow by John Green, Lauren Myracle, and Maureen Johnson
The Archived by Victoria Schwab
The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann (Finished) REVIEW SOON
Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
I have currently read two books from my TBR, so they are off the list!
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (Finished) REVIEW SOON
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Oh. My. Gods. by Terra Lynn Childs
Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver (In Progress)
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Lauren Stohls
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Let It Snow by John Green, Lauren Myracle, and Maureen Johnson
The Archived by Victoria Schwab
The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann (Finished) REVIEW SOON
Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Autumn Book Tag!
It's time for a tag before autumn goes away and winter comes! Today, I was taking a morning walk, and it was so cold. Autumn is grasping out of our reach, so I've got to do this tag before it's over!
This tag was created by the BookTuber Dani from Dani On Books.
1. What is your favorite thing about autumn?
I love everything about autumn! The clothes, the food, the colors, the weather, the books, I just love everything!
2. What books on your shelves remind you of going back to school or your school days?
Harry Potter series, of course, as well as Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. This may not seem as obvious, but Divergent by Veronica Roth because Tris is going to a new place, kind of like a new school.
3. Find one book on your shelf that has something autumn-related on the cover.
On The Dark Is Rising: The Complete Sequence, the leaves are falling off the trees and that just really reminds me of autumn.
4. What is your favorite horror/Halloween story?
My favorite would have to be "The Legend of La Llorona." It is a Mexican legend that's very creepy and fun to listen to. Another one would have to be "The Hitchhiker" because my mom has told it to me since I was a child.
5. What is your favorite horror films?
I'm a baby. I don't watch horror films.
6. Which book release are you most looking forward to this autumn?
So, it's already come out and I've already read it, but Allegiant was the biggest book release this autumn.
7. Which film release are you most looking forward to this autumn?
I don't really have one.
8. Show three books that you are hoping to read this season.
The Selection by Kiera Cass, Legend by Marie Lu, and Looking For Alaska by John Green.
keep chirping,
Wren
This tag was created by the BookTuber Dani from Dani On Books.
1. What is your favorite thing about autumn?
I love everything about autumn! The clothes, the food, the colors, the weather, the books, I just love everything!
2. What books on your shelves remind you of going back to school or your school days?
Harry Potter series, of course, as well as Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. This may not seem as obvious, but Divergent by Veronica Roth because Tris is going to a new place, kind of like a new school.
3. Find one book on your shelf that has something autumn-related on the cover.
On The Dark Is Rising: The Complete Sequence, the leaves are falling off the trees and that just really reminds me of autumn.
4. What is your favorite horror/Halloween story?
My favorite would have to be "The Legend of La Llorona." It is a Mexican legend that's very creepy and fun to listen to. Another one would have to be "The Hitchhiker" because my mom has told it to me since I was a child.
5. What is your favorite horror films?
I'm a baby. I don't watch horror films.
6. Which book release are you most looking forward to this autumn?
So, it's already come out and I've already read it, but Allegiant was the biggest book release this autumn.
7. Which film release are you most looking forward to this autumn?
I don't really have one.
8. Show three books that you are hoping to read this season.
The Selection by Kiera Cass, Legend by Marie Lu, and Looking For Alaska by John Green.
keep chirping,
Wren
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Just Read and Currently Reading!
Hey guys, so I finished The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen days ago, and it was AMAZING! I've talked about this book so much in other blogs, but I haven't written a flat-out book review because- I don't know, but the next book I read I will write a review! Cross my heart, hope to die! But, anyways, you HAVE to read this book. It's realistic, but it is still just great and inspiring. It's emotional and it pulls you in. Wendelin Van Draanen just illustrates life beautifully.
So, I am currently reading After: 19 Stories of Apocalypse and Dystopia by various authors, and, I have to say: I am loving so stories and not loving some others. I will DEFINITELY be doing a review on this book, so watch out for it!
Thanks, guys! Keep on reading, keep on chirping! Expect a book tag in the near future!
Wren
So, I am currently reading After: 19 Stories of Apocalypse and Dystopia by various authors, and, I have to say: I am loving so stories and not loving some others. I will DEFINITELY be doing a review on this book, so watch out for it!
Thanks, guys! Keep on reading, keep on chirping! Expect a book tag in the near future!
Wren
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Favorites- Books, Songs, Everything!!!
Hey chirpers! So today, I'm going to do something a little different. I'm going to do a "favorites" post because I just have to tell you what I've been loving. Don't worry, this does include books, but it is some other stuff too, so just roll with it. Let's get started!
Beauty/Health/That Kind of Stuff
My first favorite in this category is Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes. These make your skin feel so clean and refreshing. They just clean everything out of your pores and they're really good for sensitive skin like mine, so you should definitely try them. Bonus point: they are recommended by Girls star Alison Williams.
My second favorite in this category is anything from The Body Shop! This store doesn't test on animals and they just have such amazing products, so buy everything you need from there! My favorites are currently Moringa Milk Body Lotion, Sweet Lemon Shower Gel, Satsuma Shower Gel, Strawberry Lip Balm, Watermelon Lip Balm, and Satsuma Shimmer Lip Balm.
My next favorite in this category will have to be Dove. This brand is just so cleansing. I love their Dove Soap because it makes me feel clean and brand new. I am also loving the Dove Body Wash.
Now I am going to try to say as little as possible because I could write about five pages on Organix shampoo and conditioner. It makes your hair feel and smell like a million bucks. It's just plain amazing. Simply amazing. And it's inexpensive and there's no testing on animals! The two kinds I love the most are Teatree Mint and Nutritional Acai Berry Avocado.
Lastly in this category is the Wet Brush. I own three wet brushes because they just comb my hair instantly after I get it wet and makes it look fabulous and it's no longer messy! You probably think I'm lying, but these are at the top of my list. I worship them. You have to try them. Yes, you! YOU have to try them!
Clothes:
I have been loving my Target clothes, because I just got some new stuff and it's so cute! The first thing I got is a sweatshirt with Woody that says, "The party don't start 'till I walk in." And I got some Christmas shirts, one is "Keep calm and grinch on," and the other is "I believe." I also got the cutest owl pajamas and I have been loving them!
Shoes:
I'm a little antsy about these. I have two pairs of Toms, but we have a love/hate relationship. I can't wear them every day like I want to because they wear out easily and they get wet even though my feet don't sweat really, but they are still adorable! I have blue toms with white polka dots and dictionary toms with definitions on them. EEEEEEEE!
Another pair of shoes that I love are the Taylor Swift Red Keds. They're just classic and comfy. And they're Taylor Swift!
Last pair of shoes is DexFlex by Dexter. These are flats you can get in different colors and patterns(basic), but they adjust to your foot and are very flexible. I just got mys econd pair and they are so great!
Music
Everything Ed Sheeran.
Story of My Life by One Direction is so sweet and I like to listen to it in the car and pretend I'm in a tearjerker movie. Weird, right?
Clarity by Zedd ft. the Foxes may have come out a while ago,but it is still my jam.
Royals by Lorde is just perfection. It's so amazing and cool. I love it!
Katy Perry has just been my jam recently.
Books
The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen is my life right now. I finished it this morning and it is such an inspiring story.
Divergent by Veronica Roth. I'm mourning my losses by thinking of this book.
I'm not sure who it's by, nut How to Save a Life is definitely one of my favorites this month.
And last but not least, The Apothecary and The Apprentices by Maile Meloy are so amazing, so read them!
Thanks chirpers! Wren out!
Beauty/Health/That Kind of Stuff
My first favorite in this category is Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes. These make your skin feel so clean and refreshing. They just clean everything out of your pores and they're really good for sensitive skin like mine, so you should definitely try them. Bonus point: they are recommended by Girls star Alison Williams.
My second favorite in this category is anything from The Body Shop! This store doesn't test on animals and they just have such amazing products, so buy everything you need from there! My favorites are currently Moringa Milk Body Lotion, Sweet Lemon Shower Gel, Satsuma Shower Gel, Strawberry Lip Balm, Watermelon Lip Balm, and Satsuma Shimmer Lip Balm.
My next favorite in this category will have to be Dove. This brand is just so cleansing. I love their Dove Soap because it makes me feel clean and brand new. I am also loving the Dove Body Wash.
Now I am going to try to say as little as possible because I could write about five pages on Organix shampoo and conditioner. It makes your hair feel and smell like a million bucks. It's just plain amazing. Simply amazing. And it's inexpensive and there's no testing on animals! The two kinds I love the most are Teatree Mint and Nutritional Acai Berry Avocado.
Lastly in this category is the Wet Brush. I own three wet brushes because they just comb my hair instantly after I get it wet and makes it look fabulous and it's no longer messy! You probably think I'm lying, but these are at the top of my list. I worship them. You have to try them. Yes, you! YOU have to try them!
Clothes:
I have been loving my Target clothes, because I just got some new stuff and it's so cute! The first thing I got is a sweatshirt with Woody that says, "The party don't start 'till I walk in." And I got some Christmas shirts, one is "Keep calm and grinch on," and the other is "I believe." I also got the cutest owl pajamas and I have been loving them!
Shoes:
I'm a little antsy about these. I have two pairs of Toms, but we have a love/hate relationship. I can't wear them every day like I want to because they wear out easily and they get wet even though my feet don't sweat really, but they are still adorable! I have blue toms with white polka dots and dictionary toms with definitions on them. EEEEEEEE!
Another pair of shoes that I love are the Taylor Swift Red Keds. They're just classic and comfy. And they're Taylor Swift!
Last pair of shoes is DexFlex by Dexter. These are flats you can get in different colors and patterns(basic), but they adjust to your foot and are very flexible. I just got mys econd pair and they are so great!
Music
Everything Ed Sheeran.
Story of My Life by One Direction is so sweet and I like to listen to it in the car and pretend I'm in a tearjerker movie. Weird, right?
Clarity by Zedd ft. the Foxes may have come out a while ago,but it is still my jam.
Royals by Lorde is just perfection. It's so amazing and cool. I love it!
Katy Perry has just been my jam recently.
Books
The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen is my life right now. I finished it this morning and it is such an inspiring story.
Divergent by Veronica Roth. I'm mourning my losses by thinking of this book.
I'm not sure who it's by, nut How to Save a Life is definitely one of my favorites this month.
And last but not least, The Apothecary and The Apprentices by Maile Meloy are so amazing, so read them!
Thanks chirpers! Wren out!
Marry, Kiss, Cliff Tag!!!
Hey guys, so today, I'm going to be doing the Marry, Kiss, Cliff book tag. And how I'm going to do it is I have put names of male characters in books I have read into a little jar and I am going to be picking three out at a time without looking and deciding which character I will marry, which one I will kiss, and which one I will push off a cliff. Fun! So, let's get picking.
In Round 1, my first three are...let me see...Ron Weasley from the Harry Potter series, Augustus Waters from The Fault in our Stars, and Gavin from The Running Dream. This is so hard. I mean, there's Ron Weasley, who's a boss, but Augustus is my idol and my true love, but Gavin is so handsome and romantic. I think I am going to marry Augustus Waters, kiss Ron Weasley, and (crying) cliff Gavin.
In Round 2, I choose from Benjamin Burrows from The Apothecary, Simon from the Mortal Instruments series, and Tobias Eaton from the Divergent trilogy. Well, of course I'm going to marry Tobias! I am going to kiss Benjamin Burrows. Sorry, Simon, but you're being pushed off of a cliff.
In Round 3, the final round, we have Josh from The Future of Us, Jace from the Mortal Instruments series, and Harry from Harry Potter. Now, this is hard. I'm definitely marrying Harry Potter. And I'm going to kiss...Josh. I'm SORRY, Jace. Clary will probably save you, though. Or you'll save yourself because you're a sexy shadow hunter.
In Round 1, my first three are...let me see...Ron Weasley from the Harry Potter series, Augustus Waters from The Fault in our Stars, and Gavin from The Running Dream. This is so hard. I mean, there's Ron Weasley, who's a boss, but Augustus is my idol and my true love, but Gavin is so handsome and romantic. I think I am going to marry Augustus Waters, kiss Ron Weasley, and (crying) cliff Gavin.
In Round 2, I choose from Benjamin Burrows from The Apothecary, Simon from the Mortal Instruments series, and Tobias Eaton from the Divergent trilogy. Well, of course I'm going to marry Tobias! I am going to kiss Benjamin Burrows. Sorry, Simon, but you're being pushed off of a cliff.
In Round 3, the final round, we have Josh from The Future of Us, Jace from the Mortal Instruments series, and Harry from Harry Potter. Now, this is hard. I'm definitely marrying Harry Potter. And I'm going to kiss...Josh. I'm SORRY, Jace. Clary will probably save you, though. Or you'll save yourself because you're a sexy shadow hunter.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)