Book: The Selection
Author: Kiera Cass
Brief Synopsis
For most of the young ladies of Illéa, the Selection is a dream-come-true once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For America Singer, however, it's the total opposite. Putting her name in for the Selection would mean the possibility of leaving behind her love and entering into a world completely out of her comfort zone. How is she expected to live in a palace and compete for the affection of a One, when she herself is a Five?
My Review
If you love The Bachelor, this would be the perfect book for you! In a new North America (called Illéa), the country is comprised of a monarchy and a caste system. America Singer, a Five, has no desire to meet the prince. That doesn't matter to her mother though, who asks America to sign up for the Selection anyways. The Selection is a chance to become the wife of Prince Maxon and, essentially, become Princess of Illéa.
I like America as a protagonist, I really do. I can't say I love her yet, but she is changing and becoming a rounder character. And I can certainly appreciate what a big heart she has; the way she interacts with people "beneath" her (in terms of the caste system) is genuine and loving. She's also not afraid to tell off the people who are "above" her when they're being jerks. I'm hoping I'll love her more as the series goes on, because right now her indecisive attitude is a bit irritating. But overall, she's not a terrible character.
I'm trying really hard not to spoil anything, so all I'll say now is that if you're into books about royalty and/or caste systems, and if you're not afraid of a romance, you should definitely give this book a try. I will warn you though: This book started off slow, in my opinion. I didn't start to get into it until Chapter 8, which is about 60 pages into the book. I also wasn't a fan of the ending, but the middle was fantastic and it was enough to make me want to continue with the series.
Rating: 4 / 5
Would I read again? Yes
Would I recommend? Yes, but maybe only to those who love romance novels.
For a spoiler-filled review, please check out my Wordpress.
Monday, 10 July 2017
Saturday, 8 July 2017
Litsy Anyone?
Does anyone else use Litsy? I haven't had the app very long, but I'm in love with it! It's basically like Goodreads and Instagram combined (with some aspects of Pinterest). If anyone wants to follow me (121books), I'm following everyone back! And I have to give a shoutout to Sarah (ButterlyUtterly) for introducing me to Litsy!
What's your Litsy username?
What's your Litsy username?
Thursday, 6 July 2017
5 Books, 1 Week, Day 6
(Day 4 and Day 5 weren't great for blogging, but I did post on my Instagram!)
Day 6 of the #sunsout5books1week reading challenge: Bookmark!
So, I actually don't use "bookmarks", in the traditional sense. I would love to, especially after seeing all the gorgeous creations on Instagram (which I will talk about in a moment). I just can't afford to buy any yet. For now, I just use pieces of paper that I find nearby me at the time of my reading. My current bookmark is a paint chip.
As I said, there are some amazing bookmark creators on Instagram! While I can't financially support them at the moment, I can show my support and appreciation by giving them a shoutout. Please check them out, and if you know of any other amazing bookmark creators, let me know!
@bibliophileprints // @bookmarks.ink // @crescent_ink // @laladreamyland // @lexyolivia // @littleinklingsdesign // @marquisdusoleil // @oriandle // @otternonsensedesigns // @readandwonder_ // @shop_fangirl_fantasy_book // @thatbookiebookmarks // @thebookmosphere // @thepinkbibliophile // @zwischenseitlich
Day 6 of the #sunsout5books1week reading challenge: Bookmark!
So, I actually don't use "bookmarks", in the traditional sense. I would love to, especially after seeing all the gorgeous creations on Instagram (which I will talk about in a moment). I just can't afford to buy any yet. For now, I just use pieces of paper that I find nearby me at the time of my reading. My current bookmark is a paint chip.
As I said, there are some amazing bookmark creators on Instagram! While I can't financially support them at the moment, I can show my support and appreciation by giving them a shoutout. Please check them out, and if you know of any other amazing bookmark creators, let me know!
@bibliophileprints // @bookmarks.ink // @crescent_ink // @laladreamyland // @lexyolivia // @littleinklingsdesign // @marquisdusoleil // @oriandle // @otternonsensedesigns // @readandwonder_ // @shop_fangirl_fantasy_book // @thatbookiebookmarks // @thebookmosphere // @thepinkbibliophile // @zwischenseitlich
Monday, 3 July 2017
5 Books, 1 Week, Day 3
Day 3 of the #sunsout5books1week reading challenge: the past, the present, and the future!
{PAST} Before this reading challenge started, I had just finished The One by Kiera Cass. My rating and review for it should be posted by the end of July!
{PRESENT} I'm still currently reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. According to my schedule, I was supposed to be done this one yesterday!
{FUTURE} Hopefully by the end of today, I will be working on The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan!
{PAST} Before this reading challenge started, I had just finished The One by Kiera Cass. My rating and review for it should be posted by the end of July!
{PRESENT} I'm still currently reading The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. According to my schedule, I was supposed to be done this one yesterday!
{FUTURE} Hopefully by the end of today, I will be working on The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan!
REVIEW: The Siren
Book: The Siren
Author: Kiera Cass
Brief Synopsis
Kahlen is a young woman (not yet twenty) who is transformed into a siren after a near-death experience. She is a rule-follower by nature, and has no problem obeying the laws of the siren sisterhood. That is, until she meets someone who makes her question everything.
My Review
I have so much empathy for Kahlen! From the intriguing first chapter, I knew her story would be an interesting one. When she was happy, my smile became big and bold. When she was upset, I cried more than I'd like to admit. I can't imagine having this deep of a connection with any other protagonists I'll encounter in the future.
Then there's Akinli! Akinli is the kind of guy I would love to bring home to my mom. He's down-to-earth, non-judgmental, and someone who takes a genuine interest in a person for who they are, not what they look like. How could you not love Akinli?
If you decide to read The Siren (which I highly recommend you do!), prepare yourself for an emotional roller coaster. The highs are high and the lows are low! But more importantly, this story is so well-written that I can't imagine anyone wanting to put this book down.
Rating: 5 / 5
Would I read again? Yes
Would I recommend? Yes, I would recommend this to everyone!
For a spoiler-filled review, please check out my Wordpress.
Author: Kiera Cass
Brief Synopsis
Kahlen is a young woman (not yet twenty) who is transformed into a siren after a near-death experience. She is a rule-follower by nature, and has no problem obeying the laws of the siren sisterhood. That is, until she meets someone who makes her question everything.
My Review
I have so much empathy for Kahlen! From the intriguing first chapter, I knew her story would be an interesting one. When she was happy, my smile became big and bold. When she was upset, I cried more than I'd like to admit. I can't imagine having this deep of a connection with any other protagonists I'll encounter in the future.
Then there's Akinli! Akinli is the kind of guy I would love to bring home to my mom. He's down-to-earth, non-judgmental, and someone who takes a genuine interest in a person for who they are, not what they look like. How could you not love Akinli?
If you decide to read The Siren (which I highly recommend you do!), prepare yourself for an emotional roller coaster. The highs are high and the lows are low! But more importantly, this story is so well-written that I can't imagine anyone wanting to put this book down.
Rating: 5 / 5
Would I read again? Yes
Would I recommend? Yes, I would recommend this to everyone!
For a spoiler-filled review, please check out my Wordpress.
Sunday, 2 July 2017
5 Books, 1 Week, Day 2
Day 2 of the #sunsout5books1week reading challenge: Where do you like to read?
Yesterday I discovered my couch is actually comfier than my bed! But my go-to reading spot has always been my bed; it's comfier than a chair, and my bedroom is private and I (usually) don't get interrupted.
What's your favourite reading spot?
Yesterday I discovered my couch is actually comfier than my bed! But my go-to reading spot has always been my bed; it's comfier than a chair, and my bedroom is private and I (usually) don't get interrupted.
What's your favourite reading spot?
Saturday, 1 July 2017
5 Books, 1 Week, Day 1
Day 1 of the #sunsout5books1week reading challenge: Choose 5 books from your TBR list to read this week. What have I chosen, you may ask? I chose ... THE PERCY JACKSON SERIES!
I've technically read the first two books before, and I started to read the third one before I got sidetracked and haven't touched them since. I think it's perfect that this challenge is 5 books in a week, because there are 5 books in the series, and it'll be great to see if I can really finish a whole series in one week. Even if I get halfway through, I think I'll be happy with that.
Have you read the series? If so, which book is your favourite?
I've technically read the first two books before, and I started to read the third one before I got sidetracked and haven't touched them since. I think it's perfect that this challenge is 5 books in a week, because there are 5 books in the series, and it'll be great to see if I can really finish a whole series in one week. Even if I get halfway through, I think I'll be happy with that.
Have you read the series? If so, which book is your favourite?
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