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This Lullaby

This Lullaby - Sarah Dessen This was a funny, compelling and one-of-a-kind read that I've reread for so many times that I've almost memorized their dialogues. This book is literally sweet to the core.

Dexter was such a strong character with high-hopes of getting Remy (even when she's a stark opposite of Dexter). He was totally funny and a likable guy. Did I mention that he's in a band?

Remy, having a rockstar for a dad who wrote her a song (which is so cool!), lives in a life watching her mother get remarried for the fourth -- fifth, if you count her dad -- time. She thinks she knows everything about love, how she's supposed to maneuver her heart through it without getting it broken, and how to build up walls so high no one can ever reach them to climb all the way up. It's so amazing to see her slowly coming out of her shell and enjoy a stress free life with Dexter.

She did, by the way, finally understand what those love songs are for.

Along for the Ride

Along for the Ride - Sarah Dessen Best summer read! :)

Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy

Fifty Shades of Grey - E.L. James I had no idea why I even bought the whole series. I just thought it would be nice to have a change of genres once in a while. But...okay, I think the fact that I did not enjoy reading this book (and its sequels) is enough for me to prove that I would definitely leave this hanging and unfinished. I'm sorry but even when the writing is great, with the grammar and all that stuff, this just isn't the right book for me. Or...at least not yet.

I'm thinking of giving this to my older sister for Christmas though. HMM.

Anyway, I gave this book a 2/5 rating because I'm a good girl fan of Miss James. And I admit there are a couple of scenes I liked but really, the distance of my expectations and the reality that I opened once I received my change over the counter was so wide that I had to ride a freaking banana boat just to connect it. But since it's too far...

Avalon High

Avalon High - Meg Cabot As much as I hate to admit it, my knowledge of the Arthurian legend is circumscribed. The only idea I had about it came from my History class in middle school. And it didn't really spark me an interest.

But seeing as to how obsessed I am with Meg Cabot, her books and her voice in most of her stories (to which I gradually failed mimicking over the years when it came down to writing my own story), I just have to get this book and hope for the best.

Turns out, this is far better than I imagined. Sure there have been some circumstances in which I incrementally grew frustrated over some scenes but mostly, the story itself depicted a strange aroma and I fell in love with it.

The Truth About Forever

The Truth about Forever - Sarah Dessen The first time I picked up this book, I did not have a clue -- not even a petty bit of a nut-brown idea -- who Sarah Dessen was. Let alone what impact has she made to make me love YA Novels more and more.

This is a book wherein the characters display a diverse sense of responsibility, choices and personalities. Throughout the story, I came down to a point of getting frustrated with Macy. She's one of those broken heroines with a fucked up life and she must continue living it with the burdens of the pain from her past up her sleeves. Thus, the only way to hide the hurt is to pretend to be strong like an armored wallnut and be a closed-book to everyone around her, being oblivious that they do care for her.

Then out came Wes. "The delinquent welder with a tattoo." That's what Jason Talbolt have to say. And I couldn't agree more. Well, except for the fact that he's a hot delinquent welder with a tattoo who obviously has the bad boy charm and good looks that could send panties flying out of nowhere. And I have to admit, my first impression of this guy was nowhere near to who he really is as he unravels himself in the story.

You know the drill with these YA stuff. They met in a rather awkward stances, had a bit of misunderstanding, gradually attains some sense of attraction to each other, then hooked up, then got into a some sort of a mixed-up mess, have a small fight, then they meet somewhere romantic and dreamy, and then they kiss-and-make-up.

THE END.

Even when The Truth About Forever somewhat portrays that role, the book itself adheres with Sarah Dessen's charming writing skills. And I'm definitely impressed.

Pandemonium (Delirium)

Pandemonium - Lauren Oliver I love Lauren Oliver.

I love all of her books.

I loved the Delirium Trilogy ever since I read it at the back of Before I Fall saying that it was coming. SOON.


I just don't know why this sequel was any less different than its descendant. I fell in love with Delirium since the day I read its first words and when Pandemonium got out, I deflated.

It's just that I really, really, really like Alex and he was Lena's first love. And somehow, even when he just exists inside my head (or wherever he is), I began to think for myself that he was my first love for the series too. And it just pains me to know that he is gone. It hurts. Seriously.

And then Julian comes along, plays the fire with Lena and escapes together into the Wilds and created a whole magical world with ponies and rainbows and glitters and everything that sparkles. Not to be a bitch here - I like Julian, his good charms, his Golden boy charisma (he's the son of one of the Government Officials, Gosh). But with Julian, it just doesn't feel the same. I felt Lena's loneliness, her longing for Alex. It was like, I was her. And the feeling just hit me.

Before I Fall

Before I Fall - Lauren Oliver The first thing I noticed while browsing through some old stuff in a local bookstore was this pretty girl with scintillating green eyes that seemed to mesmerize every possible being in a paperback. It was there. Sitting peacefully. And I wondered, “Why is it so lonely?”

I wasn’t sure if it was me, being psychotic and totally ridiculous, or if it was just the cover that hit me but I picked it up, brought it to the cashier and paid for it. Admittedly, I’m really picky when it came down to choosing beautiful covers. It seems pretty exhilarating to me. Not to mention a prejudice act. I care a little less.

In the end though, I didn’t regret my decision. The characters, the plot, it was amazing and incredible. Lauren Oliver definitely had this piece brought up in perfection.

The story focuses on Samantha Kingston, having a perfect life, a perfect boyfriend, a perfect best friend, a great set of friends. And she’s also a perfect bitch. Not only does she infuriates other people and make them feel shitty cowards about themselves, but she also tramps them into these little squirmy ants. Until one night changed all that.

At first glance, I was confused with the book. There are no chapters that indicate the end of a certain ground-breaking scene. There is, however, a date that separates everything from getting mixed with each other. February 12th. The date kept on repeating itself throughout the story so much that I finally got the idea of the whole thing.

Sam had to correct the mistake she made at a certain party in which involved a heart-wrenching accident that induced havocs and deaths.

So far, Before I Fall touched my heart. A story about change. It just proves that it’s the most constant thing in the world. Either you’re alive. Or dead.

I So Don't Do Spooky

I So Don't Do Spooky - Barrie Summy I remember when I was thirteen and I got this as a Halloween gift by my best friend. I got so excited and read the whole thing for one day. Yes, it was short but I cannot deny that it kept me up. The story is just so interesting that it had me captivated at its pages. Loved it!