Stages of Re-Reading a Book

↠ Stages of Re-Reading a Book ↞

Recently, I found myself in a position of self-conflict. Torn between reading one of the hundreds of books in my TBR. Or picking up a book that I have already read a thousand times...
It is obvious that I choose the later. 

But the one thing that pushed my need to re-read a book once again, was the fact that I went ONLINE BOOK SHOPPING!
Now don't get me wrong, Book Depository is actually my favourite online place to buy books. Not only does it have amazing deals for books, but it also has FREE SHIPPING TO AUSTRALIA! Which is practically unheard of!

With my decision to buy the second book in the LUX bind-up by Jennifer L. Armentrout (including Opal and Origin), I thus decided that I should re-read the first two books. Which I proceeded to do in abbot four days... 

How Harry Potter is Educational

↠ How Harry Potter is Educational ↞

Two days ago I had to sit in a crowded room full of teenagers, remain silent for a solid 5 hours and also practice for the test that may decide my very future. No pressure or anything...
And on top of this I am given 2 hours to write a piece of art, that is 600-800 words (about the size of a English assignment). 

BUT! There is a light at the end of the tunnel, the writing stimulus was about HARRY POTTER! 
Seriously! What are the chances that I am about to write any form of writing that I want, including a review, and the stimulus was Harry Potter?!?

I have trained my whole life for this! 
Thus, for today's post, I will be discussing the way that Harry Potter is a benefit for your education!

TBR and Future Buys

↠ TBR and Future Buys ↞

Similarly to many other book-lovers out there, my TBR list is miles high and I am expecting it to eventually grow so big that it will be able to hunt me down and consume me whole. No joke though... 

Also I am currently watching a movie on Netfilx called "Flipped," and holy heck, it is so amazing and I have cried a total of three times already! I just found out something amazing! IT IS A BOOK!
When I think about it, isn't that always the case? The books are ALWAYS better than the movie. And if this is the case, I CANNOT WAIT to read the book! 

The author of the book is Wendelin Van Draanen, and the book has the same title as the movie, Flipped. 
You can read the synopsis on this Goodreads link. 

The book is basically about this girl who has had a crush on her neighbor since they were in second grade, but after different events and actions on his behalf, she finds her emotions towards him drastically changing. While on the flip of things, he always thought she was a stalker, until different events lead to his emotions towards her taking a complete flip. 

My Favourite Book-Tubers and Bloggers

↠ My Favourite Book-Tubers and Bloggers ↞

Books. They are the most influential and effective way for spreading knowledge, joy and the feels! 

Today I decided that I would compile a list of book bloggers and book-tubers who have not only inspired me to read a who bunch of amazing books, but also who are super cool! 

↠ Number One ↞

My first and foremost would have to be Sasha Alsberg who is an incredible book-tuber - her account being called abookutopia. She is super relateable, funny, beautiful and is also the person who made me actually start reading some of my favourite book series of all time! One of which is the LUX series by Jennifer L. Armentrout - this book is the reason why I started blogging!
So a winner here!
She also look insainly like Clary Fray from the Mortal Instruments book series when she has red hair!

The Buried Symbol - Jeffery L. Kohanek | Review

↠ The Buried Symbol by Jeffery L.  Kohanek ↞

Read the full summary and check out other books by Jeffery L. Kohanek on this Goodreads link.

Quick overview:

Brock has been living his whole life in a society where a rune is the marking of your place in society. Without this rune, he is doomed to live out his life below the lowest rung of the social ladder. 

Brock is unwilling to accept his fate and is willing to risk his life to obtain a fake rune that marks him as a member of the Empire's ruling class. 

He then embarks on a journey to an institution where the Empire's future leaders are trained. 

As a student of the academy, Brock uncovers a chain of secrets that had been kept hidden for centuries. 

Queen of Shadows review - Sarah J. Maas | Favourite Fan-art

↠ Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas ↞

Read the full summary and check out other books by Sarah J. Maas on this Goodreads link.

Quick overview:

Amy Smith has always felt like she doesn't belong. Like she doesn't quite fit in with the world around her - she doesn't even feel like she fits her own name. 

So when Amy starts dreaming of a male voice calling out to a girl named "Marla," she doesn't know why she feels like she is the one being called for. 

One night when the darkness of her dreams clear, she finally meets Lief and their forbidden love that follows is one that will change both their worlds... 

Personal opinion on the book:

This book literally killed me! I could not put this book down! And when I did put it down, it was only because I couldn't breathe. This book was the most gut wrenching thing I have ever read. I seriously believe that Sarah J. Maas is actually a super human. These book will go down in history and I am so pleased that I was able to read it...

Betrothed review - written by Wanda Wiltshire

Attention! This review may contain spoilers that could reveal the story line or events that occur over the duration of the book. If this does not bother you, or if you would just like to get a better feel of what this book is about before you read it, please feel free to carry on and enjoy this review!

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Quick overview:

Amy Smith has always felt like she doesn't belong. Like she doesn't quite fit in with the world around her - she doesn't even feel like she fits her own name. 

So when Amy starts dreaming of a male voice calling out to a girl named "Marla," she doesn't know why she feels like she is the one being called for. 

One night when the darkness of her dreams clear, she finally meets Lief and their forbidden love that follows is one that will change both their worlds... 

(Betrothed by Wanda Wiltshire)

Read the full summary and check out other books by Wanda Wiltshire on this Goodreads link.

Personal opinion on the book:

Straight up, the first thing I must acknowledge is just how incredible this book cover is! It legitimately shimmers in the light and is the beacon of hope while I am too busy fan-girling over how beautiful this book is!

I actually received this book from my cousin, who went to Super Nova and got is signed by Wanda Wiltshire (the author)! And it is just so amazingly cool! 

Now to the actual review...

Uninvited review - written by Sophie Jordan

Attention! This review may contain spoilers that could reveal the story line or events that occur over the duration of the book. If this does not bother you, or if you would just like to get a better feel of what this book is about before you read it, please feel free to carry on and enjoy this review!

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Quick overview:

In a society where your DNA is the single thing that could ruin your life and your future, what are you meant to do? You can't change your DNA...

Davy is the golden girl, destined for great things, everyone loves her. Her family, her friends and especially her boyfriend. But what happened when the golden girl tests positive for Homicidal Tendency Syndrome? More commonly known as HTS or the "kill gene." Uninvited from her prep school and suddenly losing everyone and everything that was once close to her, Davy is thrown into a special class for HTS carriers. She couldn't be more different, especially from Sean, who's "H" tattoo is proof of his dark past. But in a world where no one is to be trusted, why is she beginning to trust the one person she shouldn't be...

(Uninvited by Sophie Jordan)

Read the full summary and check out other books by Sophie Jordan on this Goodreads link.

Personal opinion on the book:

This book was down right the most though provoking novel I have read in a very long time! Not only does this book address so many social and cultural issues, but it does it in such a way that make it interesting for a person who doesn't normally care about politics. This book left me stunned! I was in awe of Sophie Jordan's writing and this novels concept just added to the perfection of it's execution....